Timberwolves' Steve Senior turned down big role with Lakers
Steve Senior, an assistant general manager for the Minnesota Timberwolves, declined an offer to become the executive vice president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers are currently revamping their front office under new ownership, seeking to implement a structure similar to that of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Senior has been credited with contributing to the Timberwolves' recent success in player development.
- ▪Steve Senior turned down a significant role with the Lakers.
- ▪The Lakers are restructuring their front office after Mark Walter's acquisition of the team.
- ▪Senior has been with the Timberwolves since 2022 and has helped the team achieve back-to-back Western Conference finals appearances.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 06:38:14 +0000 |
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