Lakers exec: Rob Pelinka remaining ‘empowered' to run basketball operations

Los Angeles Lakers president of business operations Lon Rosen reaffirmed Tuesday that general manager Rob Pelinka retains full authority over the franchise’s basketball decisions.

“Rob’s empowered to do what he does,” Rosen said, ending any speculation that recent front-office restructuring might diminish Pelinka’s influence.

The brief but pointed endorsement underscores the organization’s confidence in Pelinka as the primary architect of the roster and long-term strategy.