Getty Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka during a press conference in June 2024
Heading into the 2026-27 NBA season, much of the conversation surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers has centered on their new-look roster.
With LeBron James departing for the Philadelphia 76ers, the Lakers now have a new big three of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler, surrounded by a host of offseason additions.
However, the changes have extended well beyond the NBA roster.
Los Angeles’ developmental pipeline is also undergoing a significant reshuffle, coinciding with the relocation and rebranding of its G League affiliate from the South
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