Los Angeles Lakers hiring Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager

The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager, according to Shams Charania and ESPN. Ramadas comes from the New Orleans Pelicans, where he served as vice president of strategy and operations.

The Lakers have interviewed several candidates in recent weeks as they look to strengthen their front office. Ramadas will work under president Rob Pelinka, with Los Angeles entering a key phase of its roster-building process.

The move adds a strategic and operational profile to the Lakers’ basketball leadership, as the franchise prepares for an important offseason.