Overview
- New president of business operations Lon Rosen said Rob Pelinka will continue to run basketball operations as president/GM.
- Dodgers executives Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi will advise Pelinka as the Lakers expand staff and adopt elements of the Dodgers’ model.
- Rosen said Magic Johnson will not hold a day-to-day role with the team, noting he will remain a prominent supporter and presence at events.
- Season-ticket invoices show sharp price hikes — some reported near 45% and a 3% fee if not paid in full — which Rosen described as market-driven and urged holders to renew.
- Leadership highlighted a pivotal 2026 offseason focused on building around Luka Doncic, with major decisions ahead on roster construction and contracts.