Lakers front office expansion remains on hold amid ownership transition

The Los Angeles Lakers have paused plans to hire an additional assistant general manager to oversee scouting and personnel. While the team successfully added Rohan Ramades as assistant general manager of strategy and data systems earlier this year, recruitment efforts for a second assistant general manager position have not yielded a hire. The organization previously engaged in talks with Minnesota’s Steve Senior and Philadelphia’s Prosper Karangwa, but both executives opted to remain with their current teams. Conversations regarding the broader construction of the front office continue despite the team facing a period of transition under new ownership. Rob Pelinka remains in his role as lead executive, though speculation persists regarding his long-term security. The Lakers continue to evaluate internal staffing needs while managing ongoing personnel discussions.

• 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Rob Pelinka's plan to hire another Lakers assistant GM on hold amid ownership transition