Jerry West's son, Ryan, leaves the Lakers. Who are some candidates to be his replacement? Plus a preview of Jason Kidd's role with the Lakers as the top assistant coach to Frank Vogel and how Kidd can be an asset to the team. With Alex Regla

In this episode, Jas is joined by SIlver Screen and Roll's Alex Regla. To kick things off, they discuss Ryan West, Jerry's son, leave the team as director of player personnel and what it means for the front office going forward. Will West join his dad across the hall with the Clippers? or was this move about looking for an expanded role with a new NBA team. Alex and Jas also look into who the Lakers may bring on to takeover West's position, and what it means for the South Bay Lakers' Nick Mazzella. Following that, the guys preview how the Jason Kidd/Frank Vogel dynamic will play out. Will the Lakers head coach have to constantly look over his shoulder with the Kidd lurking in the background? Alex and Jas also look back at Kidd's previous stints as a head coach in Brooklyn and Milwaukee, and what his job will be with the Lakers this season. To wrap things up, the guys give their predictions on if Kidd will eventually become the head coach of the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices