Browsing: Rob Pelinka

The Lakers waived two Exhibit 10 players Saturday but remain one over the limit, with Dalton Knecht shopped to Milwaukee, Chicago and Utah before Monday’s 2 p.m. deadline.

The Lakers must trim one standard contract by Monday. Here is the math, the trade report and the players most often mentioned.

Walker Kessler injury update: JJ Redick says the Lakers are not committed to the center playing Tuesday against the Warriors after he hit his finger on a backboard Saturday. Collin Sexton is further behind, Ziaire Williams has a foot contusion, and Redick wants two bigger wings on the floor without Kessler.

The Lakers preseason opener is Monday at 7 p.m. PT in Sacramento. Where the 16-for-15 roster crunch stands, why Dalton Knecht’s status is still unresolved, the injury and back-to-back watch, the open starting jobs, a Pooh Jeter front-office hire and a scout of the 22-60 Kings.

JJ Redick opened Lakers training camp by declaring a meritocracy, laid out three camp goals, confirmed assistant Bob Beyer’s retirement, praised Sandro Mamukelashvili as an offensive connector and reported no health concerns.

Lakers Media Day puts Walker Kessler in the spotlight as JJ Redick shifts from switching to rim protection, drop coverage, and a younger, disruptive wing group.

Three days. That is the gap between Friday’s purple-and-gold calendar and Media Day microphones on September 28 — and the…

Six days. That is the gap between Tuesday’s purple-and-gold rumor mill and Media Day microphones on September 28 — and…

Yesterday was arrival day. Today the purple-and-gold calendar flips to the real fight. On September 21, 2026 — seven days…

Yesterday was the countdown. Today is the touchdown. On September 20, 2026, Luka Dončić returns Los Angeles after a Slovenia…