{"id":1961658,"date":"2026-05-26T12:02:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1961658"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:02:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:02:38","slug":"the-lakers-just-hired-a-rocket-scientist-to-help-run-their-front-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1961658","title":{"rendered":"The Lakers Just Hired a Rocket Scientist to Help Run Their Front Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F26%2Ftwlos-angeles-lakers-hire-rohan-ramadas-as-assistant-gm.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>May 26, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             870<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Sources<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\"><span>1<\/span><span>Articles<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div 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Ramadas named Los Angeles Lakers assistant general manager overseeing analytics and salary cap strategy&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1400,&quot;height&quot;:933,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Nic Antaya\/Getty Images&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;creditKey&quot;:&quot;general&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;annotations&quot;:null,&quot;shop&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Shop Now&quot;}}]\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F26%2Flos-angeles-lakers-hire-rohan-ramadas-as-assistant-gm-1.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Nic Antaya\/Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 26, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             870<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Los Angeles Lakers appoint Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager<\/li>\n<li>Former Pelicans executive brings over 12 years of aerospace engineering experience<\/li>\n<li>Move aligns with Rob Pelinka restructuring the front office to emphasize analytics and AI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Los Angeles Lakers have officially hired Rohan Ramadas as the team\u2019s new assistant general manager. Stepping into a revamped front office, the former New Orleans Pelicans executive brings a highly unconventional resume to Southern California. Ramadas will work directly under president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka. His mandate centers on overseeing team analytics, salary cap management and broader organizational strategy. The addition signals a sharp pivot for the storied franchise as it embraces advanced statistical modeling to navigate an increasingly complex league landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Before transitioning to professional basketball, Ramadas spent more than 12 years working as an engineer for The Aerospace Corporation. This extensive scientific background earned him a unique reputation around the NBA. A front office source characterized him as a literal rocket scientist who actively implemented artificial intelligence and custom coded models during his tenure in New Orleans. He originally joined the Pelicans in September 2024 as senior director of analytics and innovation before securing a promotion to vice president of strategy and operations last May.\n<\/p>\n<p>This front office expansion highlights a deliberate modernization effort by the Lakers organization. Integrating elite analytical talent reflects a broader cultural shift within modern basketball operations where data dictates competitive advantages. Pelinka confirmed earlier this season that Los Angeles plans to bring on two distinct assistant general managers. While Ramadas locks down the strategic and financial architecture, the search continues for a secondary executive dedicated to pro scouting, draft evaluation and player development.\n<\/p>\n<p>Team leadership conducted multiple face-to-face meetings with prospective candidates during the recent draft combine in Chicago. Securing a data-driven specialist like Ramadas provides crucial infrastructure as Los Angeles faces mounting pressure to maximize its current championship window. With monumental roster decisions looming regarding franchise cornerstones like LeBron James and Austin Reaves, deploying advanced analytics and structured cap strategies will play a foundational role in shaping the immediate future of Lakers basketball.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>Hoops Rumors<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">The Lakers will hire former Pelicans vice president of strategy and operations Rohan Ramadas as an assistant general manager. Ramadas will work directly under president of basketball operations and GM Rob Pelinka.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6727150\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>\u2018Ninja Warrior\u2019 Is Now an Olympic Sport, and It\u2019s Officially Joining the 2028 Olympics\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6727599\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New York and New Jersey Subpoena FIFA Over 2026 World Cup Ticket Scandal\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6726360\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Sennheiser&#8217;s Newest Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones Arrives With a Swappable Battery\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Ramadas named Los Angeles Lakers assistant general manager overseeing analytics and salary cap strategy&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1400,&quot;height&quot;:933,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Nic Antaya\/Getty Images&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;creditKey&quot;:&quot;general&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;annotations&quot;:null,&quot;shop&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Shop Now&quot;}}]\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F26%2Flos-angeles-lakers-hire-rohan-ramadas-as-assistant-gm-1.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 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role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Los Angeles Lakers appoint Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager<\/li>\n<li>Former Pelicans executive brings over 12 years of aerospace engineering experience<\/li>\n<li>Move aligns with Rob Pelinka restructuring the front office to emphasize analytics and AI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Los Angeles Lakers have officially hired Rohan Ramadas as the team\u2019s new assistant general manager. Stepping into a revamped front office, the former New Orleans Pelicans executive brings a highly unconventional resume to Southern California. Ramadas will work directly under president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka. His mandate centers on overseeing team analytics, salary cap management and broader organizational strategy. The addition signals a sharp pivot for the storied franchise as it embraces advanced statistical modeling to navigate an increasingly complex league landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Before transitioning to professional basketball, Ramadas spent more than 12 years working as an engineer for The Aerospace Corporation. This extensive scientific background earned him a unique reputation around the NBA. A front office source characterized him as a literal rocket scientist who actively implemented artificial intelligence and custom coded models during his tenure in New Orleans. He originally joined the Pelicans in September 2024 as senior director of analytics and innovation before securing a promotion to vice president of strategy and operations last May.\n<\/p>\n<p>This front office expansion highlights a deliberate modernization effort by the Lakers organization. Integrating elite analytical talent reflects a broader cultural shift within modern basketball operations where data dictates competitive advantages. Pelinka confirmed earlier this season that Los Angeles plans to bring on two distinct assistant general managers. While Ramadas locks down the strategic and financial architecture, the search continues for a secondary executive dedicated to pro scouting, draft evaluation and player development.\n<\/p>\n<p>Team leadership conducted multiple face-to-face meetings with prospective candidates during the recent draft combine in Chicago. Securing a data-driven specialist like Ramadas provides crucial infrastructure as Los Angeles faces mounting pressure to maximize its current championship window. With monumental roster decisions looming regarding franchise cornerstones like LeBron James and Austin Reaves, deploying advanced analytics and structured cap strategies will play a foundational role in shaping the immediate future of Lakers basketball.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>Hoops Rumors<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">The Lakers will hire former Pelicans vice president of strategy and operations Rohan Ramadas as an assistant general manager. Ramadas will work directly under president of basketball operations and GM Rob Pelinka.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6727150\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>\u2018Ninja Warrior\u2019 Is Now an Olympic Sport, and It\u2019s Officially Joining the 2028 Olympics\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6727599\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New York and New Jersey Subpoena FIFA Over 2026 World Cup Ticket Scandal\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6726360\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Sennheiser&#8217;s Newest Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones Arrives With a Swappable Battery\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Los Angeles Lakers appoint Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager<\/li>\n<li>Former Pelicans executive brings over 12 years of aerospace engineering experience<\/li>\n<li>Move aligns with Rob Pelinka restructuring the front office to emphasize analytics and AI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Los Angeles Lakers have officially hired Rohan Ramadas as the team\u2019s new assistant general manager. Stepping into a revamped front office, the former New Orleans Pelicans executive brings a highly unconventional resume to Southern California. Ramadas will work directly under president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka. His mandate centers on overseeing team analytics, salary cap management and broader organizational strategy. The addition signals a sharp pivot for the storied franchise as it embraces advanced statistical modeling to navigate an increasingly complex league landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Before transitioning to professional basketball, Ramadas spent more than 12 years working as an engineer for The Aerospace Corporation. This extensive scientific background earned him a unique reputation around the NBA. A front office source characterized him as a literal rocket scientist who actively implemented artificial intelligence and custom coded models during his tenure in New Orleans. He originally joined the Pelicans in September 2024 as senior director of analytics and innovation before securing a promotion to vice president of strategy and operations last May.\n<\/p>\n<p>This front office expansion highlights a deliberate modernization effort by the Lakers organization. Integrating elite analytical talent reflects a broader cultural shift within modern basketball operations where data dictates competitive advantages. Pelinka confirmed earlier this season that Los Angeles plans to bring on two distinct assistant general managers. While Ramadas locks down the strategic and financial architecture, the search continues for a secondary executive dedicated to pro scouting, draft evaluation and player development.\n<\/p>\n<p>Team leadership conducted multiple face-to-face meetings with prospective candidates during the recent draft combine in Chicago. Securing a data-driven specialist like Ramadas provides crucial infrastructure as Los Angeles faces mounting pressure to maximize its current championship window. With monumental roster decisions looming regarding franchise cornerstones like LeBron James and Austin Reaves, deploying advanced analytics and structured cap strategies will play a foundational role in shaping the immediate future of Lakers basketball.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>Hoops Rumors<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">The Lakers will hire former Pelicans vice president of strategy and operations Rohan Ramadas as an assistant general manager. Ramadas will work directly under president of basketball operations and GM Rob Pelinka.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6727150\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>\u2018Ninja Warrior\u2019 Is Now an Olympic Sport, and It\u2019s Officially Joining the 2028 Olympics\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6727599\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New York and New Jersey Subpoena FIFA Over 2026 World Cup Ticket Scandal\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6726360\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Sennheiser&#8217;s Newest Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones Arrives With a Swappable Battery\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Content is AI-assisted and reviewed by our editorial team before publishing. For corrections or inquiries, contact editorial@hypebeast.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 26, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             870<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 26, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 26, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             870<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Los Angeles Lakers appoint Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager<\/li>\n<li>Former Pelicans executive brings over 12 years of aerospace engineering experience<\/li>\n<li>Move aligns with Rob Pelinka restructuring the front office to emphasize analytics and AI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Los Angeles Lakers have officially hired Rohan Ramadas as the team\u2019s new assistant general manager. Stepping into a revamped front office, the former New Orleans Pelicans executive brings a highly unconventional resume to Southern California. Ramadas will work directly under president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka. His mandate centers on overseeing team analytics, salary cap management and broader organizational strategy. The addition signals a sharp pivot for the storied franchise as it embraces advanced statistical modeling to navigate an increasingly complex league landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Before transitioning to professional basketball, Ramadas spent more than 12 years working as an engineer for The Aerospace Corporation. This extensive scientific background earned him a unique reputation around the NBA. A front office source characterized him as a literal rocket scientist who actively implemented artificial intelligence and custom coded models during his tenure in New Orleans. He originally joined the Pelicans in September 2024 as senior director of analytics and innovation before securing a promotion to vice president of strategy and operations last May.\n<\/p>\n<p>This front office expansion highlights a deliberate modernization effort by the Lakers organization. Integrating elite analytical talent reflects a broader cultural shift within modern basketball operations where data dictates competitive advantages. Pelinka confirmed earlier this season that Los Angeles plans to bring on two distinct assistant general managers. While Ramadas locks down the strategic and financial architecture, the search continues for a secondary executive dedicated to pro scouting, draft evaluation and player development.\n<\/p>\n<p>Team leadership conducted multiple face-to-face meetings with prospective candidates during the recent draft combine in Chicago. Securing a data-driven specialist like Ramadas provides crucial infrastructure as Los Angeles faces mounting pressure to maximize its current championship window. With monumental roster decisions looming regarding franchise cornerstones like LeBron James and Austin Reaves, deploying advanced analytics and structured cap strategies will play a foundational role in shaping the immediate future of Lakers basketball.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Sources<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\"><span>1<\/span><span>Articles<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Los Angeles LakersNew Orleans PelicansRob PelinkaRohan Ramadas\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span>Hoops Rumors<\/span><\/header>\n<h4>Lakers Hiring Rohan Ramadas As Assistant GM<\/h4>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">The Lakers will hire former Pelicans vice president of strategy and operations Rohan Ramadas as an assistant general manager. Ramadas will work directly under president of basketball operations and GM Rob Pelinka.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/5\/los-angeles-lakers-hire-rohan-ramadas-as-assistant-gm&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F26%2Ftwlos-angeles-lakers-hire-rohan-ramadas-as-assistant-gm.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Sports May 26, 2026 870 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Sources 1Articles Share this article Nic Antaya\/Getty Images Sports May 26, 2026 870 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Los Angeles Lakers appoint Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager Former Pelicans executive brings over 12 years of aerospace engineering experience Move aligns with Rob [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1961658","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1961658","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1961658"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1961658\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1961658"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1961658"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1961658"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}