Lakers Decline Crickex App Rookie Trade Push
After the NBA Draft, tensions reportedly rose between LeBron James and Lakers GM Rob Pelinka over whether to trade their newly selected rookie. According to Crickex App insiders, Pelinka is confident that first-round pick Jalen Hood-Schifino has the potential to become a star guard in the mold of Kobe Bryant. Believing that adversity builds character, the Lakers ultimately rejected all trade offers and chose to keep the No. 17 overall pick—their highest draft selection since Lonzo Ball. The team’s long-term goal is to develop championship-caliber talent, even if that means…