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Grading the Lakers’ offseason after Rob Pelinka finalized the opening-night roster

Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers had an eventful (and mostly solid) offseason.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:00 PM
Grading the Lakers’ offseason after Rob Pelinka finalized the opening-night roster
Key Things to Know
  • Lake Show Life gave the Los Angeles Lakers a 'B' grade for their offseason roster moves.
  • The writer rated signing forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year minimum contract as the team's best offseason move.
  • Relying on veteran center Kevon Looney as the primary backup center was identified as the team's worst move.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Lake Show Life's Svyatoslav Rovenchuk graded the Los Angeles Lakers' offseason a 'B' after General Manager Rob Pelinka finalized the 15-man opening-night roster. The franchise overhauled its lineup around Luka Doncic following LeBron James' departure, which included parting ways with Dalton Knecht and trading Deandre Ayton for future draft picks.

Rovenchuk named the signing of forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year, minimum contract as the team's best move of the summer. Conversely, the writer criticized relying on veteran Kevon Looney as the primary backup center, though noting that center Walker Kessler was acquired as a long-term starter.

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