Andrew Friedman, Farhan Zaidi have sat in on interviews for Lakers assistant GM role

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 18: President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches a bullpen session prior to a Spring Training game against the San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch on March 18, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lakers’ transition from a barebones front office to one as robust as the Dodgers is not something that can happen overnight. On top of the sheer volume of hires, ensuring the right peo