The Los Angeles Lakers have hired former New Orleans Pelicans executive Rohan Ramadas as an assistant general manager, according to Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin. Ramadas will serve directly under Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka as the organization moves to strengthen its front office infrastructure.
Ramadas joins the Lakers after a successful tenure as the vice president of strategy and operations for the Pelicans. His hiring comes after the Lakers reportedly interviewed several candidates to bolster their executive staff, seeking to add more depth to their strategic and operational departments. The move signals a commitment by Rob Pelinka and the Lakers' leadership to expand their front office capabilities ahead of a critical offseason.
During his time in New Orleans, Ramadas was known for his work in long-term planning and basketball operations. He is expected to bring a data-driven approach to a Lakers front office that is looking to maximize its championship window around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. This addition is the latest in a series of moves by the Lakers to modernize their approach to roster construction and cap management.
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