Rob Pelinka Facing Backlash After Lakers’ Decision on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Dallas Mavericks are suddenly morphing into the Los Angeles Lakers. They now have four former Lakers players and four former Lakers coaches. When general manager Nico Harrison idolizes Kobe Bryant, that can happen.

Per Grant Afseth of FastbreakJournal.com, the Portland Trail Blazers ' Jrue Holiday, another veteran guard known for his defense, "is a name to monitor" as far as L.A. is concerned. "Multiple sources recently told FastbreakJournal.com that Holiday is a name to monitor, particularly as a potential target for the Los Angeles Lakers," Afseth wrote.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving takes aim at critics of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant while defending his legacy.

After giving up control of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jeanie Buss showed off a purple tracksuit and walked her tiny dogs in a stroller with husband Jay Mohr.