» Aponte's fate is far more complicated. While one source urged that a departure is not imminent, multiple other sources say her future with the team is far from secure. Ross still values Aponte, but her relationship with others in the organization, while not necessarily ice cold, is far less enchanted than it once was. That is largely the result of Tannenbaum's sudden stronghold on the types of decisions Aponte previously oversaw. While Aponte remains well respected for her expertise with the CBA and the salary cap, a bulk of her other responsibilities (she served as Philbin's day-to-day advisor, as well as a liaison to the league office and a manager of projects such as the training facility's recent redesign) are now more likely to fall into the hands of Tannenbaum. Her future will be especially interesting, since Ross still holds her in high regard, and sources say he will be reluctant to let her go, even if others are urging him to reconsider.