Magic Johnson is expected to remain at the senior level with the Los Angeles Lakers beyond this season.

Johnson was hired to advise and not do the heavy lifting of scouting and plotting out maneuvers. 

For the remainder of the current season, Johnson will be a voice alongside Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss while reporting to Jeanie Buss.

Depending on what is decided on the future of Kupchak and Jim Buss, the Lakers could make a Godfather offer to a big-name general manager such as RC Buford, Masai Ujiri or Bob Myers, or they could hire a dynamic assistant GM such as OKC's Troy Weaver or Michael Winger, Boston's Mike Zarren, Orlando's Scott Perry or Golden State's Travis Schlenk.