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Andrew Baker and Makhtar Ndiaye part ways with franchise

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:58 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Andrew Baker and Makhtar Ndiaye part ways with franchise
Summary

Vice president of strategy and analytics Andrew Baker and director of pro player personnel Makhtar Ndiaye have left the franchise this month. Both were hired by Nico Harrison and subsequently worked under co-interim GMs Matt Riccardi and Michael Finley following Harrison's dismissal last November. Their departures signal ongoing changes in the team's front office structure. Further announcements may follow as the team continues to evaluate its organizational setup.

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  • •Andrew Baker served as vice president of strategy and analytics.
  • •Makhtar Ndiaye was the director of pro player personnel.
  • •Both left the team earlier this month.
  • •They had been hired by Nico Harrison.
  • •Changes come after Harrison's dismissal last November.
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