STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 14, 2026--
Spire Orthopedic Partners, one of the nation's leading integrated orthopedic platforms, is pleased to announce Leigh Herzog as the organization's new Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2026.
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Herzog brings more than a decade of experience leading and scaling high-growth, multi-site healthcare organizations, with a record of driving operational performance while working in close partnership with physicians to advance clinical excellence and sustainable growth.
Prior to joining Spire, Herzog served as Chief Operating Officer of Inception Fertility, one of the nation’s largest fertility services platforms. During her time at Inception, Herzog partnered with physician leaders to build and lead senior operating teams, standardize operating models, and execute growth initiatives.
“Leigh is a highly accomplished healthcare operator who understands how to scale complex organizations while maintaining strong alignment with physicians and patients,” said Chris Fusco, Chief Executive Officer of Spire Orthopedic Partners. “She brings the right combination of financial rigor, operational discipline, and leadership presence that will be essential to Spire in its next phase of growth.”
“I’m excited to join Spire at a pivotal point in the organization’s growth story,” Herzog said. “Spire has built a differentiated, physician-led platform, and I look forward to working alongside our physician leaders and teams to strengthen the operating foundation, scale the organization, and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes for patients as we continue to grow.”
About Spire Orthopedic Partners
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing network of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. The Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 170 physicians, 2,000 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations and five ambulatory surgery centers in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. For more information, visit https://spireortho.com.
Spire Orthopedic Partners Appoints Leigh Herzog as Chief Operating Officer.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 51 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, LeBron James added 18 points in his return after missing three games because of injuries and the Los Angeles Lakers used a strong third quarter to defeat the Chicago Bulls 142-130 on Thursday night.
Doncic scored 50 points for the first time as a Laker following the blockbuster trade that sent him from Dallas to Los Angeles in February 2025. It was Doncic’s 13th 40-point game in 82 appearances for Los Angeles, moving into ninth in franchise history.
Austin Reaves chipped in with 30 points, Deandre Ayton had 23 points and 10 rebounds for his 20th double-double of the season, and the Lakers’ four-game winning streak is their longest since running off seven in a row Nov. 14-30.
Los Angeles moved ahead of the idle Houston Rockets into third place in the Western Conference.
Josh Giddey scored 27 points and Matas Buzelis had 22 for the short-handed Bulls, who have alternated wins and losses over their past six games following 11 straight losses in February.
James started off sluggish after being sidelined by a right hip contusion and arthritis in his left foot, picking up his only points of the first half on a layup and free throw for a three-point play with 54 seconds remaining. The sequence sparked James, 41, and he made all five of his shots from the field in the third quarter to finish with 11 points in the period.
Giddey and Buzelis combined to go 10 for 20 from 3-point range, finding their shot in the second quarter and keeping the Bulls in striking distance for most of the game. Chicago ended up 15 for 36 from deep.
Bulls: Visit the Clippers on Friday.
Lakers: Host the Nuggets on Saturday.
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Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots a free throw during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) goes to the basket against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) goes to the basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is defended during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
