Rob Pelinka is leaving the door wide open for LeBron James to finish his career in purple and gold. In a recent statement, the Lakers GM expressed optimism about their ongoing partnership with the 4x NBA champion,

LeBron knows the Lakers are building for the future, and he also wants to compete for championships,” Paul told The Athletic in June. “We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future.

The Los Angeles Lakers' future looks more clear after the team inked Luka Doncic to a maximum three-year, $165 million contract extension Saturday which keeps the star guard with the team through at least the 2028 season.

NBA Analyst Explains Why Lakers' 2020 Title Deserves A "Different Kind" Of Asterisk originally appeared on Fadeaway World.

Philly GM Daryl Morey said the Lakers' 2020 bubble title "doesn’t truly hold up as a genuine championship." Is he right or is he off-base?

Dismissing that title undercuts not only what those Lakers endured but the very meaning of resilience and excellence in one of the toughest environments basketball has seen.