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Pete and Darius dive into Austin Reaves upcoming season, how his big contract impacts expectations, his role offensively and how it changes now that LeBron is gone, why he can have a better defensive year than some expect, his chemistry with Luka on and off the court, and much more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Pete and Darius break down Walker Kessler’s game, diving into what they expect from him defensively, his offensive skill set and how he fits on that side of the ball, things they believe he can improve on, and much more. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Pete and Darius break down the Lakers offseason through the lens of wanting more “dribble/pass/shoot” talent, why that matters to JJ Redick and how it impacts the team’s offensive approach, Luka’s fit within more 5-out offensive schemes that optimize this style of play, how losing LeBron James impacts the team’s passing talent, and much more.LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Pete and Darius react to the NBA’s ruling against the Clippers and the massive punishment handed down as part of league’s investigation into the team’s salary cap circumvention related to Kawhi Leonard. The guys express their feelings about Adam Silver’s ruling, what details from the report stood out to them most, the role of journalism in bringing this story to light and throughout the investigation, and much more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

What are realistic goals for the Lakers this season? How does the turnover in roster impact those goals? Do the holes on the team impact how you view the short vs. long term prospects of the team and how late is too late to try to add to this roster to fill those needs? Pete and Darius dive into these questions and much more on the latest LFR pod..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

With free agency over and the benefit of hindsight, Pete and Darius review the Lakers summer transactions and discuss if they would have done anything differently. Would they have still done the Walker Kessler sign and trade? Would they have spent the rest of their free agent money on different players than Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili? And what about using the room exception on Collin Sexton? The guys dive into all the team’s moves and talk through if there were better options out there..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Pete and Darius explore the depth of the Lakers roster and how the combination of higher end role players and stronger depth overall can impact winning, help establish identity, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr’s potential to crack the rotation and how their presence on the team can create an environment that fosters competition for minutes with their veteran counterparts. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Jonathan Kuminga has finally made a free agency decision, and he will be going to Minnesota to play for the T’Wolves. Pete and Darius discuss Kuminga’s decision, why the Lakers were more limited in the money they could offer than previously believed, how that factored into Kuminga’s decision, and where the Lakers go from here to fill their hole in the front court.

Pete and Darius dive into the latest round of reporting on the Lakers pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, forecasting the short and long-term ramifications of him potentially signing as a free agent for the minimum vs. the Lakers executing a sign and trade for him. And then later, with Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan both finding new homes, the guys discuss the shift in team building philosophy from Rob Pelinka seeking out older former stars to targeting younger players who aren’t as well known..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

With the Lakers returning from their players camp in Slovenia, Pete and Darius discuss the value of chemistry, a roster that was built in Luka Dončić’s image and to support him, how Luka’s leadership can manifest with this group, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss Jarred Vanderbilt’s role on this team and the open competition for minutes on the wing. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Denver traded Peyton Watson to the Cavs in return for a pair of picks, but no players in return. The guys discuss the Nuggets getting worse this summer and why their cap situation made that inevitable, the impact of the trade on a potential Lakers sign & trade for Jonathan Kuminga, and more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Pete and Darius are joined by special guest Iztok Franko to talk about how the Lakers offseason acquisitions fit into some of the larger trends sweeping through the league and whether this new vision for the roster can complement Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves in the ways that can translate to winning at the highest levels..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Pete and Darius discuss how a stunning ownership change and continued Buss family infighting have the potential to impact the Lakers amidst an offseason the team has circled for years as a crucial window to build out a roster that would be on the fast track to contending. Will the uncertainty of this ownership transition impact the team’s on court play? Are the unknowns really more negative than the things we are now learning about Mark Walter while he’s under investigation? The guys dive into these questions and much more. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Jeanie Buss is again in a very public spat with her siblings, this time over their desire to sell the Buss family’s remaining stake in the Lakers to the Bob Iger and Jared Kushner ownership group, while Jeanie wants to keep those shares and her role as Lakers Governor. Pete and Darius break down all that is happening and dive into the machinations at play, the messiness of the agreement, Jeanie’s two-front war within the organization, and what the possible end game is for all sides. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

The Lakers 2026-27 schedule is here, and Pete and Darius dive into it all, highlighting what stands out most to them, why the first 10 games can be meaningful, what stretches concern them the most, and much more. And then later, the guys pay tribute to former NBA coach and player Don Nelson after his recent passing.

New reporting on the Lakers shockingly changing hands for the second time in 14 months offers insight into the possible reasons Mark Walter is selling so quickly and what a Bob Iger/Josh Kushner ownership structure might look like. Pete and Darius dive into both topics, focusing on Iger’s positioning as the likely face of the new ownership group, his history as a leader in business and entertainment, how his relationships with and around the NBA could shape his approach as a leader, and what it could all mean for JJ Redick, Rob Pelinka, the fans, and the Lakers more broadly. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

In a stunning turn of events, the Lakers are reportedly being sold AGAIN, with Josh Kushner and Bob Iger set to acquire the franchise from Mark Walter. Pete and Darius react to the news, diving into their feelings on team ownership in general, the conspicuous timing of the sale considering Walter’s legal issues, the prospective upheaval of this change, and much much more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Of all the Lakers’ offseason acquisitions, Collin Sexton’s was easily the most divisive. Pete and Darius break down why that was the case, how a player of his style and position is actually a real need on this roster, how he fits and can thrive offensively, the defensive challenges he and the team will face, his competitiveness and cultural fit, and much more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Pete and Darius discuss Adam Silver’s tenure as the NBA commissioner, diving into how effective he’s been at his job, the current state of the league from a talent and business standpoint, things that need to be improved from a TV and entertainment perspective, and the recent gambling and Clippers cap circumvention scandals that have put the league under greater scrutiny. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

In the aftermath of Shaq saying Lakers fans never loved him like they did Kobe, Pete and Darius take a trip down memory lane to discuss the Shaq and Kobe dynamic: What it was like at the time, the love affair fans had with Shaq, how Kobe was viewed early on in his career, the falling out between them, how Kobe’s evolution turned him into the more beloved figure within the fanbase, and much more. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

The guys return to discuss a potential reality that lurks underneath this frozen offseason - what if this is the team that will start the season? .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Pete and Darius discuss the report that Luka Dončić will host a players only mini camp in Slovenia and how it represents  another step towards the Lakers being Luka’s team, what it signals about Luka’s leadership, why these opportunities matter for team building, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss how Luka becomes the central leadership voice in the wake of LeBron’s departure, what their differences in personality and style can mean for the team over the course of a long regular season, and how Luka’s chemistry with Austin Reaves plays a part in the team’s leadership dynamics..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

With August approaching and multiple name free agents still unsigned, Pete and Darius go around the league to discuss the next wave of transactions that they’re most anticipating. More specifically, the guys look at the Nuggets decision on restricted free agent Peyton Watson, why that could make Cameron Johnson available and an option for the Lakers, and much more. And then later, the guys dig into Johnson vs. Jonathan Kuminga as options for the Lakers, which they prefer, and why. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

LeBron James is taking his talents to… Philadelphia to play for the 76ers. Pete and Darius react to the news, breakdown LeBron’s fit in Philly, examine the team’s defensive ceiling and diagram how offense can work with so many high usage players, and much more. And then later, the guys reflect on LeBron’s time in Los Angeles and speculate as to how his decision could trigger dominoes that impact Jonathan Kuminga and the Lakers’ ongoing need for a starting power forward..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

In the wake of the Thunder making cost-cutting trades this offseason and other teams at the top of the western conference projecting to be very expensive very soon, Pete and Darius forecast the top of the conference in the coming seasons, whether teams like Denver and Minnesota are setup well to keep their teams intact, the void of younger teams ready to rise up, and whether the Lakers are positioned to take advantage and contend sooner than some expect them to..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

With the Lakers still searching for a starting power forward, Pete and Darius discuss long vs. short term solutions, what skills the team should prioritize at the position, how the additions of Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle impact what type of forward the team should be looking to add, and why chasing Jonathan Kuminga is proving more challenging than originally thought. And then later, the guys dive into whether Jarred Vanderbilt can be a part of the solution and how Adou Thiero’s summer league play slots him into this conversation. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Raj Chipalu joins Pete to discuss the Lakers’ offseason and their decision to calibrate the team toward youth, defensive playmaking, offensive rebounding, and more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Mike Garcia joins Pete to share their excitement about the Summer League team, the unique development arc of Adou Thiero, Cameron Carr being everything they’ve hoped so far, what it would take for Chris Mañon to stick with the parent club and if the Lakers should prioritize their playing time over more established vets..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Pete & the pod's producer Jeanie answer some of the mailbag questions from our listeners, ranging from what Adou Thiero needs to do in order to crack the rotation, to what the Lakers' ceiling could be if they could get Kuminga & some additional defensive talent on the roster & much more. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Pete recaps the team’s thought process that led them to the Summer of 2026, their approach to this summer’s moves, and what the next 12-18 months of moves might look like for the franchise..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

The Lakers Summer League squad dominated in a pair of weekend games to open Las Vegas Summer League. The guys discuss Adou Thiero's brilliant Friday night performance, Chris Mañon catalyzing the defense, Arthur Kaluma making his case for a two-way contract, and what it all might mean for the parent club..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Las Vegas Summer League is here! Pete and Darius discuss what stood out to them in opening matchup between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, what other top rookies have stood out for good and bad reasons, and what they’re looking forward to from the Lakers squad. The guys also dive into the team’s search for a starting power forward and why a resolution could continue to drag out..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Pete and Darius discuss the Walker Kessler trade being officially announced, and break down whether their thoughts on the deal have changed in the time since the deal was first reported. And then later the guys dive into the latest round of reporting on the mutual interest between the Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga, the intricacies of what a deal could look like, what potential alternatives could be if a deal doesn’t happen, and much more. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

The Lakers signed Kevon Looney to a vet minimum deal on Tuesday. The guys discuss his strengths & weaknesses, how a completely different approach to the 5 position indicates a stylistic change in the offense, how the team’s perimeter defenders don’t match their bigs, the possibility of Jaden Hardy sticking on the roster, and more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

The guys discuss the three Summer League games the team has played so far, with a focus on Cameron Carr, Adou Thiero, and the players on two-way contracts..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Rui Hachimura will reportedly sign with the Clippers on a two-year contract. Pete and Darius discuss his departure and what it means for the team, and get into the decision to move on almost entirely from the players who made up last season’s rotation. And then later, the guys discuss the work the Lakers still need to do this summer and the mechanisms they still have at their disposal to improve the team..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

The Lakers offseason rolls on with a trade of big man Deandre Ayton who was traded to the Wizards in exchange for guard Jaden Hardy and two 2nd round picks. Pete and Darius discuss what the Lakers accomplish with this deal, the hole it opens up at backup center, and much more. And then later the guys discuss the Lakers reported interest in Jonathan Kuminga to fill their need at power forward, his strengths and weaknesses, and how he would fit with the Luka-led Lakers..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

After settling down from the Lakers’ flurry of free agent signings on Wednesday, Pete and Darius dig deeper into the moves the team made, why they believe there’s been a groundswell negative response to the moves, whether those opinions impact their own optimism, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss what moves the team still needs to make to round out the roster and why they believe a Rui Hachimura return isn’t off the table..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

After a slow first night to open free agency, the Lakers reshaped their roster in a single morning, executing a sign and trade for Walker Kessler and then signing Quentin Grimes, Colin Sexton, and Sandro Mamukelashvili in free agency. Pete and Darius react to all the moves, and discuss each player’s skill sets and fit on this newly formed Lakers roster..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Hours before free agency begins, LeBron James has informed the Lakers he will play for a different team next season. Pete and Darius react to the news, detail how they believed this was a more likely outcome than had been reported, reflect on LeBron’s time with the team and how meaningful it was, and dive into what comes next for a Lakers team that has one more big hole to fill in free agency now..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

With NBA free agency set to open, Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers needs on the wing at guard and forward next to Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Who are their preferred options? How should the Lakers balance unrestricted vs. restricted free agents? Should they look to trade for a solution? The guys answer these questions and more by diving into specific targets for the Lakers to look at. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

With reports of rocky negotiations between the Pistons and restricted free agent center Jalen Duren, Pete and Darius discuss whether Duren could be an option for the Lakers’ needs at that spot. And then later, the guys dig into further reporting on what led to Austin Reaves receiving a max contract, and what is going on in the negotiations between LeBron James and the Lakers..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

The Lakers traded up one spot to draft Baylor swing man, Cameron Carr. Pete and Darius discuss Carr falling to the Lakers pick, his overall game and the positives that pop on tape, where he still needs to improve, how he can help the Lakers in the short and long term, and much more. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Austin Reaves has reportedly agreed to a 4-year max contract to stay with the Lakers. Pete and Darius react to Reaves’ new deal, what it means for the Lakers cap situation and team building now and moving forward, the added pressure a deal like this adds to the front office to improve the team this summer, and much more. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Mike Garcia joins Pete to give his final thoughts on the 2026 Draft, including his perspective on Dailyn Swain, Isaiah Evans, Ebuka Okorie, Jayden Quaintance, the unexpected players he’s hoping might fall to the Lakers pick and #25, whether trading up or down is worth it, and more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

With the reports that a Giannis trade is close that he will either end up in Boston or Miami, Pete and Darius discuss the rumored trade packages from each team, which one they prefer, how the Lakers could fit into any of these deals after the fact, and more. And then later the guys discuss the early free agency deals the Suns, Hawks, and Thunder have made and how those could impact the Lakers as we inch closer to the draft and free agency..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

After focusing on the Lakers trying to get the best top-end talent in free agency, Pete and Darius pivot to discuss how the Lakers can build out the depth on this team, what traits they’re looking for in role players, why players on minimums and lower value deals are so important, how the draft plays into this idea, and much more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

Pete & Darius discuss the team’s most important offseason in years, amidst reports that they’ve been targeting this summer as their chance to put a title team around Luka..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

After additional reporting on the ongoing contract discussions between Walker Kessler and the Jazz, Pete and Darius continue their discussion on the Lakers possible interest in the big man as their center solution in free agency. And then later, the guys check in on the Giannis trade chatter around the league and where the Lakers could fit into all the moving parts, if at all. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]

With reports that Walker Kessler is frustrated with how his contract negotiations have been playing out with the Jazz, Pete and Darius discuss the possibility of the Lakers acquiring the restricted free agent, why the Jazz’s roster and payroll could allow him to change teams, whether a trade or free agent signing would be more realistic, and much more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]