Lakers GM Rob Pelinka suggests franchise may be looking beyond this season

Rarely do you hear NBA general managers use the terms “championship road” and “young core” to describe the same strategy. After a flurry of moves at the deadline, a 24-hour period that shipped out five players and brought in five new ones, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka said he thought the Lakers got better, but also touted the roster’s younger, fresher feel. Including Rui Hachimura acquired from the Wizards last month, the team has added what Pelinka called “five core players” who are 26 or younger. Does that add up to...