Lakers newsletter: Rob Pelinka says keeping same roster is a strength, not a weakness

Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to the final Lakers Newsletter. “So we have a high level of confidence in this group and we’re going to lean into the things we can control and lean into the continuity of this team.” The terms for trading It was also strange to hear Pelinka so openly state the required bar that needs clearance for the Lakers to trade both their 2029 and 2031 first-round picks, the two most movable assets the team has to use in a significant deal. Rookie Dalton Knecht, who Redick spoke about in his appearance on Zach Lowe’s “The Lowe Post” podcast, is another candidate, but as of today, Christie seems in line for a bigger role. “I think to win now in today’s NBA, you need seven or eight players that really impact winning,” Redick said. “I think the thing that D-Lo and I have talked about a lot is just like, ‘Let’s put you in a position to have a career year.’ His mindset, his energy, the talk that he’s brought, the leadership that he’s brought when he’s been in the building, has been excellent.” The sideline sickos One huge takeaway is that there’s no mindset adjustment needed for Redick, who is pouring his love of basketball into his new job in the same way he poured it onto the court as a player.