Rob Pelinka addresses LeBron James' departure from Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 6:26 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Rob Pelinka, the Los Angeles Lakers' president of basketball operations and general manager, made his first public statement regarding LeBron James' departure from the team. James left the Lakers this summer, signing a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers after eight seasons with Los Angeles, during which he averaged 25.9 points per game and led the team to one NBA championship. Pelinka expressed gratitude for James' contribution and emphasized that the parting was amicable, highlighting prior professional communication with James and his representatives. Moving forward, the Lakers are focusing on building a championship contender around new star Luka Doncic.
- •LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers after leaving the Lakers.
- •Pelinka expressed gratitude for James' contributions during his tenure.
- •James averaged 25.9 points over his eight seasons with the Lakers.
- •The Lakers are retooling around Luka Doncic for the upcoming season.
- •James will return to face the Lakers on Christmas Day.
- 6:26 AMYahoo Sports — Rob Pelinka Makes First LeBron James Statement Since Los Angeles Lakers Exit
"After eight seasons and one NBA championship, LeBron James officially left the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.James became a free agent and decided to take his talents to the Philadelphia 76ers. He signed a two-year contract, joining a Sixers roster featuring Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.On the other hand, the Lakers […] The post Rob Pelinka Makes First LeBron James Statement Since Los Angeles Lakers Exit appeared first on HEAVY.
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