What happened: Amsler started as an intern and advanced through scouting and personnel roles to become vice president of player personnel.

Why it matters: The move adds personnel evaluation experience to Los Angeles' front office ahead of the 2026-27 season. Amsler's responsibilities in Miami included overseeing scouting and gathering information on prospects. [Heat biography](https://www.nba.com/heat/bio/eric-amsler)

What to watch: Watch how Los Angeles assigns Amsler's responsibilities within its basketball operations staff.