Lakers, Rob Pelinka Agree to Extension (That's More than Just a "Luka Dončić" Reward).

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🗓️ 18 April 2025

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Friday, the Lakers announced that the team and Rob Pelinka have agreed to a contract extension that includes a promotion to President of Basketball Operations (in addition to his role as General Manager). On the surface, this will feel to many like a prize for simply having the good fortune of being handed Luka Dončić on a gift-wrapped platter. And no doubt, landing a generational superstar just now entering his prime never hurts an exec's ability to negotiate long-term security. But reducing Pelinka's successes to merely Luka is actually shortchanging what's been a very good 2024-25. Pelinka's tenure has seen many highs and lows, but as explained in this show, this year featured arguably nothing but strong decisions, whether big or around the margins. Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SKIMS Shop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Hungryroot With Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use codeLOCKEDONNBA. WayFair After the holiday hustle, there’s nothing like giving your home a little TLC. Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. OpenPhone Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at OpenPhone.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required. Upwork Visit Upwork.comright now and post your job for free. With Upwork, you can find specialized freelancers in marketing, development, design, and more—experts ready to help you take your business to the next level. Prizepicks Now’s the perfect time to join. Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get the bonus, it’s guaranteed. PrizePicks—Run Your Game! Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to a special bonus episode of Locked-on Lakers.
0:04.8	The Lakers and Rob Polinka have agreed to a contract extension that includes a promotion and more long-term security for Rob Polinka.
0:14.6	Good call. Get into that coming up next.
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1:17.7	I'm Andy Kemeniski, co-host of Lockdown Lakers, my brother Brian, unavailable to be here right now.
1:22.1	But I just wanted to lay out some quick thoughts about Rob Polinka getting this extension.
1:29.5	The news broke via Sham Sharanania from ESPN on Twitter, quote, the Los Angeles Lakers have signed Rob Polinka
1:34.5	to a contract extension with his new title as president of basketball operations along
1:39.9	with general manager. Sources tell ESPN, Lakers leadership is now signed long term with Polinka and
1:47.0	coach J.J. Reddick. The Lakers then released a statement, quote, the Los Angeles Lakers have
1:52.3	extended their agreement with Rob Polinka naming him president of basketball operations and general
1:56.2	manager. Then the statement from Jeannie Bus. For eight seasons, I have relied on Rob's vision and leadership to do what's best for the Lakers organization.
2:04.3	I value his partnership and professionalism and believe in his ability to deliver championship caliber
2:10.8	basketball for Los Angeles and Lakers fans everywhere.
2:14.1	The statement then concludes by saying Polinka joined the Lakers in 2017 as general manager,
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