Rob Pelinka may have low-key cooked with Sandro Mamukelashvili signing

Colin Keane of Lake Show Life argues that Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka made a smart offseason move by signing forward Sandro Mamukelashvili to a four-year, $52 million contract. Mamukelashvili has impressed early in preseason action with his offensive versatility, drawing praise from teammate Austin Reaves and earning recognition in the 2026-27 NBA GM Survey as an underrated acquisition.

The 27-year-old forward joined the Lakers following a career year with the Toronto Raptors, where he averaged 11.2 points and 4.9 rebounds while shooting 38.9 percent from three-point range across 80 games. Keane highlights that while Mamukelashvili faces defensive questions, his shooting and playmaking offer valuable floor spacing for teammates like Reaves and Luka Doncic.