Lakers Rumors: LeBron James' Camp Noticed Pelinka Prioritized Luka's Input in Trades

The Los Angeles Lakers and general manager Rob Pelinka consulted with Luka Dončić before pulling off the since-rescinded trade for center Mark Williams, temporarily granting their new superstar the lob threat he wanted.

And LeBron James noticed.

As ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported: "What is clear is that Doncic will have a say. And it wasn't lost on James' camp, sources said, that Pelinka prioritized Doncic's involvement upon his arrival and immediately engaged in the Williams trade that he'd asked for, when James had for years wanted the team to trade its picks to improve its roster."

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