Woike: High-end Lakers front office positions aren't being filled
As the Lakers' ownership saga continues, the team isn't making more progress in filling out its front office.
Three weeks after Mark Walter sold his majority stake in the Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, and two weeks after five Buss siblings sold their 17.8% minority share, the team's ownership situation remains unresolved. Despite optimism from sources about Kushner and Iger's arrival, the front office faces significant challenges in filling high-end positions, particularly within basketball operations.
Although the Lakers have hired multiple key personnel since Walter's acquisition in October, a hiring freeze seems unlikely, as progress in filling crucial roles has been minimal. Notable hires include Rohan Ramadas, an assistant general manager focused on analytics and the salary cap, Tony Bennett, a former college basketball coach serving as the draft advisor, and Lon Rosen, the president of business operations.
General manager Rob Pelinka had previously indicated a plan to hire two assistant general managers, but those candidates reportedly found the process confusing.
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