Rob Pelinka Says LeBron James' Lakers Exit Was 'Done Amicably'

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka said LeBron James' decision to leave the franchise this summer was "done amicably", with the organization remaining grateful for his tenure. Pelinka addressed the departure on Thursday during a season-opening news conference alongside head coach JJ Redick. "I thought it would be appropriate at the front to express gratitude for the LeBron era here," said Pelinka. "Clearly, new team and new players, and that's...