ESPN: LAL will not replace Magic, Pelinka will report directly to ownership

[Danny Darko]

Riley very specifically shot that down... hmmm.

At least the news has swapped to something more hopeful than vaselinka runs the show.

[Slava]

Stephen A saying Jeanie wants to make a big splash and that she’s interested in Riley; Wilson says he’s hearing the same thing.

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Either way, someone is seriously wrong right now. Some saying Lakers looking to get a big name, others saying it’s going to just be Rob.

I don't think someone is wrong here, Ramona's reporting only suggests there is no hire done already and that the coaching search is being spearheaded by Pelinka without someone else's input. That could well be true and Jeannie might still be searching for a longer term solution simultaneously.

It wouldn't be right way to do things but then again may be they just want to do a single round of vetting before they hire a president and make a decision rather than stall everything until that hire happens without knowing how far into the playoffs said person's team goes to.

[myersia]

I think Jeanie is swinging for the fences. She knows her legacy and name is on the line. She ain’t messing around. Cirsci in the house!


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[Kilroy]

Riley is definitely a better option than Rob but at the same time here we go again trying to get ex Lakers to join the franchise if true. We are so stuck in our past.

Well, it's not like over half the available, qualified candidates didn't work for or be associated with the Lakers at some point in their careers... The reality is the NBA gene pool just isn't very big...

So, while I agree hiring someone in the actual building would lack creativity, I don't think anyone would be upset if we hired Jerry West... And I think getting Pat would show a hell of a lot of creativity...

Tyrone Lue used to be a Laker... Nobody's calling that a potential 'stuck in the past' play...

Like I said weeks ago, I think Pat wants to finish his career in LA... I think he said as much at Doctor Buss' funeral...

I think he's the right kind of President for a Championship contender... I'm not sure he's the best for a rebuilding team... And we're kind of in between right now... So I'm a little shaky on him... But way less shaky than Pelinka and Kurt.

[dockingsched]

Riley already shot down his interest in the Lakers in a rather public way and Stephen A also mentions he doesn’t think Riley to LA is going to happen.

Fans should focus more on the idea that Jeanie is “hellbent” on making a big splash and not really focus too much on Riley.

[Kilroy]

Agreed... But there would be no more Riley thing to do than to publicly deny interest and then accept the job when the deal was sweet enough...

But yeah... Just glad candidates with actual pedigrees are being discussed...

INB4 Phil Jackson...

[RamonSessions7]

This is weird. Cowherd and Stephen a smith, 2 people I usually ignore with ease, leaking the stuff I’m actually tuned in to. And I’m not sure why I am.

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Stephen A saying Jeanie wants to make a big splash and that she’s interested in Riley; Wilson says he’s hearing the same thing.

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Either way, someone is seriously wrong right now. Some saying Lakers looking to get a big name, others saying it’s going to just be Rob.

I don't think someone is wrong here, Ramona's reporting only suggests there is no hire done already and that the coaching search is being spearheaded by Pelinka without someone else's input. That could well be true and Jeannie might still be searching for a longer term solution simultaneously.

It wouldn't be right way to do things but then again may be they just want to do a single round of vetting before they hire a president and make a decision rather than stall everything until that hire happens without knowing how far into the playoffs said person's team goes to.

Stephen A and Wilbon reporting that Jeanie is “hellbent” on making a big splash in the front office directly contradicts Ramona’s reporting that Rob appears to be the guy that they’re going with.

[Kilroy]

And if you think about it, there would be no better way to **** with the Lakers than if you heard they weren't going to hire a big name, to start leaking the idea that we're interested in the Biggest names in the league...

Because if all this is not true and we end up with a FO consisting of Kurt Rambis and rob Pelinka... We're going to look like we couldn't hire the big names...

[Slava]

Stephen A saying Jeanie wants to make a big splash and that she’s interested in Riley; Wilson says he’s hearing the same thing.

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Either way, someone is seriously wrong right now. Some saying Lakers looking to get a big name, others saying it’s going to just be Rob.

I don't think someone is wrong here, Ramona's reporting only suggests there is no hire done already and that the coaching search is being spearheaded by Pelinka without someone else's input. That could well be true and Jeannie might still be searching for a longer term solution simultaneously.

It wouldn't be right way to do things but then again may be they just want to do a single round of vetting before they hire a president and make a decision rather than stall everything until that hire happens without knowing how far into the playoffs said person's team goes to.

Stephen A and Wilbon reporting that Jeanie is “hellbent” on making a big splash in the front office directly contradicts Ramona’s reporting that Rob appears to be the guy that they’re going with.

I could be reading into the minutae here but I always got the impression from Ramona's statements that she is either confirming or denying things but not reporting on intent. Rob might still be part of the front office as of now until a new president wants otherwise.

[Kilroy]

I don't think someone is wrong here, Ramona's reporting only suggests there is no hire done already and that the coaching search is being spearheaded by Pelinka without someone else's input. That could well be true and Jeannie might still be searching for a longer term solution simultaneously.

It wouldn't be right way to do things but then again may be they just want to do a single round of vetting before they hire a president and make a decision rather than stall everything until that hire happens without knowing how far into the playoffs said person's team goes to.

Stephen A and Wilbon reporting that Jeanie is “hellbent” on making a big splash in the front office directly contradicts Ramona’s reporting that Rob appears to be the guy that they’re going with.

I could be reading into the minutae here but I always got the impression from Ramona's statements that she is either confirming or denying things but not reporting on intent. Rob might still be part of the front office as of now until a new president wants otherwise.

No, I don't think you're reading into anything at all... Ramona has always made a point of emphasizing the "Right Now" in Pelinka's job status... I've never gotten the impression from her at least that she was saying she knew for sure that wasn't going to change.

Jeanie may have thought about it at first, but I don't think she's completely oblivious to the loud calls for a change in the FO... And if she was at first, I'm sure lots of people have corrected that for her in the last few days....

[TylersLakers]

Riley already shot down his interest in the Lakers in a rather public way and Stephen A also mentions he doesn’t think Riley to LA is going to happen.

Fans should focus more on the idea that Jeanie is “hellbent” on making a big splash and not really focus too much on Riley.

This is exactly what I'm thinking. Come on, Jeanie!

There's only a few options in my opinion:

1) Masai Ujiri - Jeanie apparently really wants Kawhi. Masai has developed a relationship with Kawhi and he's built teams in all variations.

2) Elevate Ryan West, bring back Jerry West.

3) Bob Myers

4) Pat Riley

That would be my order. I'm glad it seems Jeanie is finally waking up. The public pressure has absolutely gotten to her.

[dockingsched]

Not singling you out, but I will never understand people’s infatuation with elevating Ryan West to a position where he’s calling the shots or overseeing operations. Never worked with the cap, doesn’t have a background in analytics, never worked with agents, never negotiated any trades, no experience in building a team.

With everything that’s gone on and the downfall of elevating people due to their name or connections with the Lakers, it’s shocking seeing people even mention Ryan West as someone who is anywhere close to being qualified to take over.

He’s never been the director of scouting, hasn’t been assistant GM, wasn’t a former player/agent. His current title of director of player personnel seems to be more administrative work than basketball related. Don’t think someone who was just an assistant director of scouting is even worth considering as the next person to help lead the front office just cause his dad is Jerry West.

[myersia]

Call me a mommas boy but I truly believe in Jeanie. I really do. I think she cares and will turn this around.


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[Danny Darko]

Not singling you out, but I will never understand people’s infatuation with elevating Ryan West to a position where he’s calling the shots or overseeing operations. Never worked with the cap, doesn’t have a background in analytics, never worked with agents, never negotiated any trades, no experience in building a team.

With everything that’s gone on and the downfall of elevating people due to their name or connections with the Lakers, it’s shocking seeing people even mention Ryan West as someone who is anywhere close to being qualified to take over.

He’s never been the director of scouting, hasn’t been assistant GM, wasn’t a former player/agent. His current title of director of player personnel seems to be more administrative work than basketball related. Don’t think someone who was just an assistant director of scouting is even worth considering as the next person to help lead the front office just cause his dad is Jerry West.

Mostly because I believe his father would not let him fail. It would be like having Jerry because that would be the brain trust and you can bet Jerry's rep would be on the line and so would his heart.

[Danny Darko]

Mason and Ireland really selling me on a godfather offer to Riley right now... supposedly he cashed out his ownership of the heat previously and could be into some ownership in LA. Sedano asked Le Batard and played audio of him saying Riley really would consider it. Le Betard is definitely the closest journalist to Riles, so...

[Sushisensei26]

As much as I like Riley and I think he'd be OK here I really really really want it to be Jerry. We don't need the damn Clippers permission to talk to him either as he is a consultant there. He would be the ideal person. The big name Jeannie wants. He is Laker Family. He is dispassionate enough to make the hard choices and is big enough of a name to shut anyone up including and especially Lebron and his little group. If that means Pelinka stays...…… so be it.

Speak into existence baby!!!!!

[Sushisensei26]

Call me a mommas boy but I truly believe in Jeanie. I really do. I think she cares and will turn this around.


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Man I really WANT to believe in her and have a soft spot for her. She really does love the team and the organization. I honestly don't blame her for hiring Magic. She was new in her own job and wanted someone she could trust and a big flashy name which is what she thinks her dad always did too.

But now that she has some experience I gotta start questioning the decision making.

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[Sushisensei26]

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I guess the way he's talked about us (no love) these last few years this is not surprising at all. Sigh.

Oh well.

Viva Rob Lowe lite