Sam Amick @sam_amick 2m2 minutes ago More Two more names to watch in Lakers situation, in addition to Rob Pelinka & Arn Tellem: Portland's Neil Olshey & former Cavs GM Chris Grant
Doesn't surprise me based on what we've heard about Neil. Just a shame if he bolts in Year 1 of his contract.
Cowherd is claiming that Pelinka is the front-runner for the job. Suggests the Lakers are trying to duplicate what the Warriors have done with Bob Myers. Edit: Looks like Woj says the same.
Olshey is gone if they offer him the lakers gm spot. I wouldnt be upset tbh. Pretty sure the organization already felt like neil would bolt at some point. Many of us have heard that time and time again from people in the organization
Good question. Did Jerry West do it? I know it's been done with coaches (Larry Brown?) but I can't think of a GM.
The next step is for Luke Walton to subvert Jeannie Buss, and by Magic make his father the President...of The Universe.
Given that they had Chris Paul in the bag and then the NBA took him and gave him to Olshey, there might be some bad blood... But actually, Olshey's comparative success with the Clippers might make the Lakers overlook the Blazers' mediocrity. They might value his ability to land key players in a big market.