Lakers layoffs hit multiple departments amid franchise overhaul

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to undergo significant organizational changes under new ownership. According to multiple reports, the Lakers laid off more than a dozen employees Wednesday across several departments as part of a broader restructuring effort following the franchise’s sale from the Buss family to businessman Mark Walter at a reported $10 billion valuation. ESPN reported the layoffs impacted areas including marketing, communications, content and corporate partnerships. Meanwhile, the organization has also made several high-profile additions on both the business and basketball sides over recent months. Lon Rosen replaced longtime executive Tim Harris as president of business operations, while...