Rob Pelinka thanks the Dallas Mavericks and calls Mavs GM Nico Harrison, “instrumental” in the trade negotiations. When have you ever seen a sports executive publicly thank the other team’s representative like this?

The NBA landscape shifted dramatically with a blockbuster trade that left fans and analysts in disbelief. The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks orchestrated one of the most significant deals in recent memory,

Rob Pelinka and Nico Harrison's longtime friendship played a role in the Los Angeles Lakers' blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks.

The Luka Dončić deal originally included multiple first-round picks, Dalton Knecht, and more, but was chiseled down after Rob Pelinka was able to convince Nico Harrison that

The second person I want to thank, is anytime there's a trade or a transaction, there has to be partner, and I want to thank the Dallas Mavericks, led by their

Of course, tons of media members were in LA to welcome Luka and ask him questions, and I think both Luka and Rob Pelinka are still a

The Los Angeles Lakers introduced Luka Doncic to the press on Tuesday morning. Doncic, wearing a sensible sweater, was joined by Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka who wore a leather jacket that signaled not only could he pull off any trade,