According to one reporter, Lakers executive Rob Pelinka was set to give up a bigger package for Luka Doncic, but he negotiated down the price.

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka released his first public statement since the Lakers shockingly traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic.

The Lakers GM made his first statement on the blockbuster deal that sent Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a future first-round pick to Dallas.