Los Angeles Sparks hire former Philadelphia 76ers executive Ariana Andonian
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks are hiring Philadelphia 76ers vice president of player personnel Ariana Andonian to serve as the organization's new general manager. Andonian replaces Raegan Pebley, who left the franchise in July after two and a half years. The search process was led by Farhan Zaidi, a special advisor to owner Mark Walter. The Sparks have missed the playoffs for six consecutive seasons and recently underwent a front-office expansion to bolster basketball operations. Andonian will oversee the roster, which currently retains only two first-round picks, Cameron Brink and Rae Burrell, from recent years. She also faces a decision regarding the tenure of head coach Lynne Roberts, who has compiled a 36-48 record over two seasons.
- •Ariana Andonian replaces former general manager Raegan Pebley.
- •Farhan Zaidi conducted the search for the new general manager.
- •The Sparks have missed the postseason for six straight years.
- •Andonian will evaluate the future of head coach Lynne Roberts.
- •The team is scheduled to open a new practice facility in 2027.
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — L.A. Sparks to hire former 76ers executive Ariana Andonian as new GM: Sources
"The Los Angeles Sparks are hiring Philadelphia 76ers vice president of player personnel Ariana Andonian as their new general manager, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the negotiations who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the decision. Andonian is replacing Raegan Pebley, whom L.A. parted ways with in July following 2 1/2 years with the organization. The search was conducted by Farhan Zaidi, special advisor to Sparks owner Mark Walter.
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