The Los Angeles Lakers announced the addition of Rohan Ramadas as an assistant general manager under president‑GM Rob Pelinka. Ramadas joins from the New Orleans Pelicans, where he was vice president of strategy and operations. A USC graduate who spent a decade at Aerospace Corporation, he earned the nickname “rocket scientist” and brings a fresh analytical perspective to a roster chasing a championship.

Pelinka said the new hire will concentrate on “cap, analytics and data,” mirroring the work Ramadas performed in New Orleans, where he introduced AI‑driven models to support front‑office decisions. Lakers officials met with several candidates in Chicago during the league’s pre‑draft camp and intend to add a second assistant GM to oversee draft scouting, player development and pro scouting.

The move arrives as the Lakers close a second straight 50‑win campaign and look to capitalize on resources provided by new owner Mark Walter. Integrating advanced analytics into roster construction could sharpen the club’s competitive edge and deepen the operational synergy with Walter’s other franchise, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The front office now has a definitive data‑driven direction.