Lakers Announce Layoffs Amid Team Restructuring

The Lakers have confirmed layoffs across several departments on Wednesday, according to the California Post.

This move comes as part of an organizational reshuffle following last year’s sale of the team from the Bass family to Mark Walter, which was valued at $10 billion.

Team officials described the layoffs as “wild” and “crazy.” This restructuring has been underway for several months and includes notable changes such as Ron Rosen taking over from Tim Harris as head of business operations, and new roles for Michael Spetner as chief strategy and growth officer, and Ryan Canter as vice president of global partnerships.

Recently, the Lakers also hired Tony Bennett as a consultant for the draft and brought on Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager focusing on strategy and data systems.

In another significant change, the Lakers’ G League team will relocate from South Bay to Coachella Valley.

Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ general manager, has mentioned plans to collaborate with “some Dodgers stakeholders” to renovate the UCLA Health Training Center practice facility. These enhancements will include updating some courts, adding a biomechanics lab, a new movement lab, and a recovery lab.

“This represents a complete rebuild, building on the strong foundation we have established for success,” Pelinka remarked after the Lakers’ early playoff exit against the Thunder. “We aim to maintain this process throughout the offseason, possibly culminating in Summer League in Las Vegas.”