ESPN reports that the Lakers have agreed to hire Eric Amsler, a longtime Miami Heat executive, as an assistant general manager, per Shams Charania.
Amsler has spent several seasons with the Heat organization, most recently serving in a senior front-office role, according to the same sources.
The appointment is intended to bolster the Lakers’ player evaluation and salary‑cap management capabilities as they continue to reshape the roster.
Meanwhile, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, fresh off an NBA championship, will host "Saturday Night Live" when the new season begins later this month, ESPN reports.
Yahoo Sports details a league investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers’ attempt to evade the salary cap, noting reporters questioned whether the franchise believed it could avoid detection.
At an event in Dallas, President Donald Trump commented on the 2025 Luka Doncic trade, calling it among the worst deals in sports history, according to Yahoo Sports.
Yahoo Sports also notes that the newest Lakers jersey released by Nike has been criticized as potentially the worst design in the franchise’s recent history.
This article synthesizes reporting from ESPN, Yahoo Sports. Top story: "Sources: Lakers to hire Heat exec Eric Amsler as assistant GM" (ESPN).