Getty LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Los Angeles Lakers' Governor Jeanie Buss during the Los Angeles Lakers unveiling former head coach Pat Riley statue at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers have named Elaine Shen the franchise’s new chief financial officer, promoting a longtime internal executive into one of the organization’s top business-side roles. Benjamin Royer @thebenroyer · Follow Lakers