Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka was mostly successful in shopping for effective wings in the offseason, although it's still early to be judging.
Writer Colin Keane argues that Los Angeles Lakers executive Rob Pelinka deserves mixed reviews for his offseason additions around Luka Doncic. Early in the 2026-27 season, Keane considers the four-year, $60 million deal for Quentin Grimes a disappointment due to limited production and a 21.4 percent three-point shooting mark alongside Doncic.
In contrast, Keane praises Pelinka for signing Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams to one-year minimum contracts. Both players have emerged as starters under head coach JJ Redick, shooting over 41 percent from beyond the arc and providing crucial two-way value on bargain deals.
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