The Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing a multi-year contract with agent Rob Pelinka to become the team's next general manager, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical.
Rockets guard Eric Gordon is represented by Pelinka and told reporters that Pelinka is headed to Los Angeles, according to ESPN's Calvin Watkins. Other athletes represented by Pelinka include James Harden and Andre Iguodala. He previously represented Kobe Bryant and is familiar with the Lakers organization.
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