Mark Walter Puts Pressure on Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka as Lakers Announce Andrew Friedman Update As the Lakers confirm Andrew Friedman's new role, owner Mark Walter's front office changes put the curre

The Los Angeles Lakers are undergoing a significant transformation in their front office under new majority owner Mark Walter. The recent firing of Jeanie Buss’s brothers has signaled the start of a new era for the team, raising questions about the future roles of current decision-makers Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka. This uncertainty has been heightened by Walter’s move to bring in executives from his championship-winning baseball organization.

Walter’s first major decision was to fire Joey and Jesse Buss from their positions in the front office, along with much of the team’s scouting department. Joey Buss held the titles of alternate governor and vice president of research and development, while Jesse Buss served as the assistant general manager and director of scouting. Their removal mar