The new ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers continues to make moves to shake up the front office, as Mark Walter and company aim to mold the franchise after the Los Angeles Dodgers.
On Wednesday, the Lakers announced that the team has hired Michael Spetner, formerly of the Dodgers' vice president of business strategy and analytics, as the new chief strategy and growth officer.
Lakers have named Michael Spetner as chief strategy and growth officer: pic.twitter.com/tnXYiC6E0y
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) March 4, 2026
"As we look to redefine what's possible across the sports landscape for fans and partners, we will build on the Lakers legacy and orient toward the future to consider what's next," said Los Angeles Lakers President of Business Operations Lon Rosen. "Michael's leadership will help us optimize our business to ensure long-term value."
It's becoming very clear that Walter is wasting no time reshaping the team's front office, as he continues to bring in people from the Dodgers to help sustain the Lakers' franchise success for the foreseeable future.
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