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Former Virginia coach Tony Bennett joins Lakers as NBA draft adviser to GM Rob Pelinka

Idaho Press-Tribune 26 Feb 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Virginia coach Tony Bennett, a two-time national coach of the year, joined the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday as NBA draft adviser to president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka ... .
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Lakers exec: Rob Pelinka remaining ‘empowered' to run basketball operations

The Athletic 25 Feb 2026
"Rob's empowered to do what he does," Lakers new president of business operations Lon Rosen said of Pelinka on Tuesday ....
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Lakers President Lon Rosen Makes Rob Pelinka Decision Amid NBA Season

The Capital Journal 25 Feb 2026
Rob Pelinka has been the Los Angeles Lakers' general manager since 2017 and his run includes getting two superstars and an NBA championship in 2020 ....
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Lakers name former UVA coach Tony Bennett as a 'draft advisor' to Rob Pelinka

Yahoo Daily News 25 Feb 2026
Bennett will serve as a "draft advisor" for the Los Angeles Lakers and general manager Rob Pelinka, the team announced Wednesday.
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What is Magic Johnson’s new Lakers role? NBA legend’s position explained amid major Rob Pelinka news

The Times of India 25 Feb 2026
... authority over basketball decisions.Lakers retain Rob Pelinka as head of basketball operationsDespite public debate over his tenure, Rob Pelinka will remain president of basketball operations.
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New Lakers business president says team will retain Rob Pelinka, with Magic Johnson and top Dodgers execs involved

Yahoo Daily News 25 Feb 2026
Pelinka said earlier this month the Lakers front office will be expanded, with the Dodgers as something of a vision board via the California Post. ... The Lakers have won a title under Pelinka too, but ...
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Lakers hire former Virginia coach Tony Bennett as an NBA Draft advisor for GM Rob Pelinka

CBS Sports 25 Feb 2026
... Draft advisor, as the former national championship winning coach will lend his eye for college talent to help general manager Rob Pelinka as the Lakers create their big board for the 2026 NBA Draft.
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New Lakers president Lon Rosen talks Rob Pelinka, ticket prices and more

Daily Press Victorville 25 Feb 2026
Rob Pelinka will remain in current role. At the forefront of that overhaul will be the president of basketball operations, Rob ... I’ve known Rob Pelinka from when he was representing Kobe (Bryant).
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Rob Pelinka will remain as Lakers president, but with every advantage now at his disposal, ...

CBS Sports 25 Feb 2026
When they failed to make a win-now move at the 2022 deadline, President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka said "you can't force another team" to make a trade ... Pelinka argued that being picky was actually a form of aggression.
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Lakers make stance clear on firing general manager Rob Pelinka, per report

Sportingnews 10 Feb 2026
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has received heavy backlash for his inability to make a significant slash on the trade market this season ... “He’s (Pelinka) going to be leading their front-office overhaul this summer.”.
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Rob Pelinka's reasoning for Lakers' disappointing trade season should enrage fans

Sportingnews 09 Feb 2026
To make matters worse, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka’s reasoning for Los Angeles’ disappointing trade season should enrage the franchise’s fan base. “I would say we were aggressive," Pelinka said Saturday.
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Lakers' Rob Pelinka eyes Dodgers-esque vision for front office's future

The Athletic 08 Feb 2026
The Lakers have what’s regarded as one of the NBA’s leanest front offices, with needs in scouting, analytics, biomechanics and other areas ....
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