The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for another phase of organizational change, this time focused on strengthening their front office structure.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype on Wednesday, April 29, the franchise is “considering multiple front office staff additions looking ahead to next season, including at least one assistant general manager and another potential high-ranking role.”
The report signals a continued shift in how the Lakers operate behind the scenes following their $10 billion sale to majority owner Mark Walter in October 2025.
That ownership transition triggered sweeping internal changes, including the dismissal of Joey Buss and Jesse Buss in November, along with significant cuts to the scouting department.
Joey Buss served as vice president of research and development, while Jesse Buss held the role of assistant general manager before both were removed as part of the restructuring.
Despite those moves, Jeanie Buss remains the team’s governor, maintaining control over basketball operations direction during the transition.
The latest development suggests the organization is now looking to rebuild and modernize its front office, particularly after years of criticism regarding limited staffing compared to other NBA teams.
The Lakers finished the regular season 53-29, securing the fourth seed in the West, and currently lead their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets 3-1.
That position comes despite injuries to key contributors, including Luka Doncic, who has been sidelined with a left hamstring strain, and Austin Reaves, who is listed as questionable.
Even with those absences, the roster has produced efficiently in the postseason, with Luke Kennard averaging 17.8 points per game on 52.2% shooting and 45.0% from three-point range.
Veteran forward LeBron James has added 21.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game, maintaining primary playmaking duties.
Marcus Smart has also contributed 17.5 points and 7.5 assists per game, providing additional ball-handling and defensive stability.
While on-court performance has remained steady, the front office expansion reflects a long-term approach to roster construction and sustainability.
Adding an assistant general manager and another senior role would align the Lakers with league-wide trends emphasizing analytics, scouting depth, and strategic planning.
