The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing to reshape their front office, hiring former New Orleans Pelicans vice president of strategy and operations Rohan Ramadas as an assistant general manager under president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka, according to league sources.
The move comes as the organization has been actively interviewing candidates to strengthen its basketball operations department following a period of increased scrutiny on roster construction and long-term planning. Ramadas brings a background in analytics, strategy, and organizational operations from his time with the Pelicans, where he was part of the franchise’s modern front office evolution.
For the Lakers, this hire signals a continued emphasis on expanding the depth of their decision-making structure behind the scenes. Under Pelinka, the franchise has leaned into blending traditional scouting with analytics-driven strategy as they attempt to stay competitive in a deep Western Conference.
Ramadas’ role as assistant GM is expected to involve collaboration on roster planning, player evaluation systems, and broader organizational strategy as the Lakers look to maximize their championship window.
This is another notable front office addition for a franchise that remains under the spotlight for every personnel move.
