The Los Angeles Lakers have made their first front office move of the offseason, bringing aboard Rohan Ramadas from the New Orleans Pelicans to serve in one of two newly established assistant general manager roles, according to multiple reports released Monday.
Ramadas previously held the position of vice president of basketball operations and strategy with the Pelicans, where he had earlier worked as director of analytics.
Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka announced earlier this month that the organization intended to bring on two assistant GMs, with one position concentrating on scouting responsibilities and the other on analytics work.
An alumnus of Southern California, Ramadas brings experience from the aerospace sector along with his background in analytics.
The hiring of Ramadas marks the beginning of what’s anticipated to be an active offseason for the organization. Star player LeBron James has entered unrestricted free agency and is reportedly weighing options to remain with the team, join another franchise, or retire following a record 23 NBA seasons.
Guard Austin Reaves, who had a strong season, holds a player option in his current deal amid speculation he may enter free agency. Veterans Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton also possess player options, while Rui Hachimura has become a free agent.
The Lakers compiled a 53-29 record during the 2025-26 regular season while managing injuries to James, Reaves and Luka Doncic. The team earned the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference playoffs but saw their season end in the second round against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Doncic remained sidelined throughout the postseason due to a hamstring injury.
