All Episodes

FULL: Grading the Buss sibling era; Likeliest rotation; Fair expectations

PART 1: Buss siblings' tenure, detailed

PART 2: What are "fair" expectations for the Lakers as an organization?

FULL: Some Lakers officials aren't going to miss Dodgerfication efforts; MAILBAG

PART 1: Did the Lakers just tell on themselves?

PART 2: MAILBAG - How long with Jeanie's fight against her family hang over the season?

THE HOOK: Anthony really doesn't like this offseason; Pete tries to talk him into it

PART 1: Was this summer worth the wait?

PART 2: Pete tries to talk Anthony off the ledge (again)

FULL: Kuminga shuns the Lakers; Jeanie sues her siblings; Anthony and Harrison are tired

PART 1: A lot is true at the same time with the Kuminga situation

PART 2: The Lakers will probably be fine, but fine isn't enough

PART 3: Jeanie Buss doesn't care about what's best for the Lakers; has she ever?

FULL: Kuminga intel (right before he signed with Minnesota)

PART 1: Kuminga latest (before he signed, obviously)

PART 2: Jeanie Buss doubles down against her siblings

FULL: JJ Redick season preview; Roster questions, Ted Lasso, Q&A

PART 1: Can JJ Redick adjust to the roster if it doesn't fully line up with his ideologies?

PART 2: Is JJ Redick the Lakers' Ted Lasso?

FULL: Lakers ownership latest; ESPN's at it again; Mailbag/Q&A

PART 1: Latest in Lakers ownership drama

PART 2: Will another ownership change impact Lakers roster decisions?

FULL: Peyton Watson trade fallout; MEGA mailbag session; Q&A

PART 1: Peyton Watson trade was actually very good for the Lakers

PART 2: iTunes mailbag helps explain how fans typically process the offseason

PART 3: Why fans shouldn't quit on the Lakers because of their new owners

FULL: Raj gives more of the fan angle of these ownership squabbles

PART 1: How does Raj, the Lakers fan, feel about all *this*

PART 2: Jeanie turned the Lakers into Anthony's old Saturn

PART 3: Owners are convincing fans to care about luxury taxes again and it's driving Anthony crazy

FULL: At what point will anyone focus on what is best for the LAKERS?

PART 1: How we got here tells us something about where we might be going

PART 2: This can't possibly be what's best for the Lakers

BREAKING: Buss siblings sell Lakers out from under Jeanie, for now

PART 1: Wtf (again)

PART 2: Latest drama might explain why hiring FO personnel has been difficult

PART 3: How new ownership can earn Lakers fans' trust

PART 4: So does Jonathan Kuminga own the Lakers now?

FULL: Lakers sold; Adam Silver's failings; Who are Bob Iger/Josh Kushner; Walker Kessler debate

PART 1: What a month (it's only the 14th)

PART 2: Lakers fans just want to be able to focus on the basketball

FULL: Lakers schedule breakdown; Latest sale intel; Chris Paul to front office?

PART 1: Lakers schedule follows recent history

PART 2: No, the Lakers were never going to lose a bunch of national games because LeBron left

BREAKING: Lakers sold (again)

PART 1: "If things change, they change"

PART 2: Silver linings? Q&A

FULL: Andy Kamenetzky on Kessler v Kobe, Lakers' schedule, LeBron's Lakers legacy

PART 1: Who is/was the bigger gamble, Walker Kessler or Kobe Bryant?

PART 2: Lakers-Warriors again, really? Lakers-Sixers on Christmas

FULL: Is Walker Kessler the biggest gamble in Lakers history?

PART 1: Was there a way to acquire Kessler without giving up

PART 2: So... what if Kessler doesn't upscale? Q&A - Was Kobe a bigger gamble?

FULL: New Kawhi-Clippers allegations; Why they matter; Analyzing Lakers roster as is; Q&A

PART 1: New Kawhi scandal just dropped

PART 2: Has Kawhi cost his peers a bunch in marketing money?

PART 3: What if this is the Lakers roster? Should there be a walk-away line with Kuminga?

FULL: MEGA VACATION RETURN MAILBAG

PART 1: Why are we still waiting on Jonathan Kuminga?

PART 2: Stop re-writing history with LeBron and the Lakers just because he left

PART 3: What will the NBA look and be covered like in 10 years?

FULL: Vacation check in; Kuminga latest; Klay Thompson interest; Peyton Watson watch? Q&A

PART 1: The Kuminga "update"

PART 2: The Lakers are closely monitoring this Peyton Watson situation; Q&A

FULL: Lakers Player Preview - Austin Reaves is no longer just a fun story

PART 1: What kind of expectations come with Reaves' new deal?

PART 2: So... what if Austin and Luka aren't a long-term fit?

FULL: Lakers Player Previews - Luka Doncic carries incredible expectations he absolutely can meet

PART 1: Luka Doncic needs be a legit MVP candidate for any of this to work

PART 2: How much Luka Ball should the Lakers play?

FULL: Luka hosts minicamp; Anthony's approach to hosting; LeBron/Steph similarities; Q&A

PART 1: Luka leadership!

PART 2: Similarities between AD/LeBron and Steph with Lakers and Warriors stagnation

FULL: Lakers looking for centers; Mailbag continuation

PART 1: If the Lakers are looking for more centers, then why trade away Ayton?

PART 2: Adou Thiero - Jarred Vanderbilt comparison; Are the Lakers a playoff contender?

FULL: Moar Kuminga talk; Cam Johnson rumors; Q&A

PART 1: Kuminga watch day 2349082745984275

PART 2: Anthony isn'y buying the Cam Johnson noise

PART 3: Q&A - Interesting reaction to Anthony's rant from last week

FULL: BREAKING: LeBron James signs with 76ers

PART 1: LeBron signs with Sixers; Anthony launches insane rant

PART 2: Anthony promises to try to stop talking about LeBron after this

PART 3: Q&A - Do the Lakers already have Kuminga at home (in Adou Thiero)?

FULL: Khobi Price on LeBron/Kuminga-watch; Lakers' PF options; Bigs; Q&A

PART 1: When will we be safe to go on vacation?

PART 2: Who could be the Lakers' targets at backup/third string center?

PART 3: Q&A - Would the Luka era be a failure without a title?

FULL: Has this whole Decision 2.0 thing proven the Lakers were right to move on from LeBron?

PART 1: Do the Lakers feel vindicated by Decision 2.0?

PART 2: Wrapping up LeBron convo; Lakers looking for a big; Q&A

FULL: Brad Rowland on Lakers, Hawks, Kuminga standoff

PART 1: Why is Jonathan Kuminga in the predicament he finds himself in?

PART 2: Has Jonathan Kuminga's market dried up completely?

FULL: Lu Dort traded; Rob Pelinka's miscalculation; Kuminga update; Q&A

PART 1: OKC trade Dort east

PART 2: Jonathan Kuminga's options aren't looking great; Q&A

HOOK: Uh oh... are we starting to get optimistic Anthony?

PART 1: Anthony is actually in a pretty good mood

PART 2: How the Lakers can show they might be a playoff team

PART 3: Summer league success as a culture setter?

FULL: Can Rob get something done in Vegas? Q&A

PART 1: What happens in Vegas...

PART 2: Q&A

FULL: Kawhi trade on hold; Derek Fisher on LeBron; Q&A

PART 1: Adam Silver continues to screw up Aspiration scandal

PART 2: LeBron's greatest crime with Lakers fans

FULL: Kuminga vs. Washington continues; LVSL preview; Q&A (with Raj)

PART 1: Even more of the latest on Jonathan Kuminga

PART 2: Do the Lakers *really* want to gamble on Kuminga fitting into a culture?

PART 3: Vegas Summer League preview continued; Q&A

FULL: Jovan Buha on Lakers' offseason grades; Kevon Looney; Q&A

PART 1: Kuminga vs. Washington vs. Jones Jr.

PART 2: BREAKING - Lakers to sign Kevon Looney

PART 3: Q&A

FULL: Rui to the Clippers; If no Kuminga, then what; LeBron-Lakers split details; Q&A

PART 1: Rui to the Clippers; Kuminga or bust?

PART 2: "Anthony Paper Irwin"

PART 3: Once again, the Lakers let too much talent walk for nothing

FULL: Rui/Kuminga, Bronny as a trade chip; Q&A

PART 1: Rui or Kuminga?

PART 2: It's too bad Jeanie and the Lakers were done with each other

HOOK: Anthony and Pete disagree about the offseason so far; Let's hash this out

PART 1: Breaking down the Deandre Ayton trade

PART 2: Can a team win a championship while being *bad* on defense?

PART 3: Q&A - Could executing this plan have ever worked with LeBron?

FULL: Are the Lakers better or worse? Rui vs. Kuminga? Q&A

PART 1: With the dust settled, are the Lakers worse? Kuminga or Rui?

PART 2: Good on Bill Simmons for actually criticizing the Celtics

PART 3: The Lakers NEED Cam Carr, Adou Thiero to pop

FULL: Lakers add Kessler, Mamu, Grimes, Sexton

PART 1: The Lakers offseason so far has the guys telling therapy stories

PART 2: Alright, let's try to find the positive

PART 3: How will you remember LeBron James' Lakers tenure; Q&A

FULL: Jalen Duren frustrated? RFA risks; Myles Turner trade options; Mitchell Robinson buzz; Q&A

FULL: LaMelo Ball traded; Lakers' center options dwindling; Mega Q&A

PART 1: LaMelo Ball trade breakdown, fallout for Lakers

PART 2: A little game of centers would-you-rather

PART 3: If this offseason isn't enough for Luka, would Jeanie Buss ever fire Rob Pelinka?

FULL: Lakers' search for a center continues; LeBron, Austin updates; iHart??? CAM CARR

PART 1: Draft tablesetter; Center market isn't great

PART 2: Anthony and Raj on the Giannis deal; LeBron James update

PART 3: Why restricted free agency might be too big a gamble

PART 4: Jaylen Brown? LAKERS SELECT CAM CARR

FULL: NBA Draft eve mega pod with Harrison

PART 1: Did the Lakers miscalculate their Giannis plan?

PART 2: There is no "houses that aren't for sale" this summer

PART 3: Could Luka actually leave?

PART 4: Anthony details his blood feud with Marc Stein (it's not a blood feud)

PART 2: Luka Doncic's demands are the theme of this summer

PART 3: Luka applying pressure is GOOD

THE HOOK: Big weekend ahead; Luka applies good pressure; Beef Stewart report; Confidence check-in

HOOK PART 1: Isaiah Stewart, anyone?

HOOK PART 2: One this has become clear: No more kicking the can

FULL: Luka's messaging is becoming impossible to not understand; LeBron, Austin updates

PART 1: Is Luka Doncic sending a message?

PART 2: Will Luka's pressure play work? Anthony goes on an epic LeBron rant

FULL: Lakers center options

PART 1: Walker Kessler; Kel'el Ware; Why they NEED a center

PART 2: Myles Turner, Jarrett Allen, Nic Claxton; Draft prospects; Others

FULL: Jalen Brunson's paycut has become a hot topic of cultural debate

PART 1: The discussion of pay cut for superstars is different now, it just is

PART 2: Aspiration's role in this pay cut debate can't be ignored

FULL: Lessons from the Knicks; LeBron, Austin negotiations underway; Giannis update; Q&A

PART 1: Knicks lessons; Offseason primer

PART 2: Paycut culture

FULL: Lakers in Review - JJ Redick & Co. (with Cranjis)

PART 1: Did JJ Redick grow enough in year two?

PART 2: So... about that time JJ called out Cranjis' play charting...

FULL: Wemby's weakness; LeBron to Warriors? Mailbag/Q&A

PART 1: Wemby needs a go-to move; LeWarrior?

PART 2: Q&A - What would be Anthony's *ideal* starting/closing lineup next season?

FULL: Trevor Lane on running it back as a hypothetical, expectations, optimism and everything in-between

PART 1: What if the Lakers can't buy houses that aren't for sale?

PART 2: How optimistic are you that Rob Pelinka can pull this off?

FULL: Spurs-Knicks recap; Lakers culture needs work; Giannis stuff; Q&A

PART 1: Spurs stun Knicks

PART 2: The REAL lesson from these playoffs is...

PART 3: The Lakers need to start developing and keeping talent

PART 4: Q&A

HOOK: Austin wants his max; Anthony and Pete's heated LeBron debate; Myles Turner; Q&A

PART 1: Don't we all want the max?

PART 2: Anthony and Pete's fiery LeBron debate

PART 3: What does Pete think of Anthony's Myles Turner idea?

FULL: Alright hear me out... Myles Turner?

PART 1: Knicks steal game one; Lakers need to be able to throw a certain pitch next season

PART 2: Myles Turner has his warts but he might be the best of a bunch of bad options

FULL: Kirk Henderson on Luka's season, media coverage and ways to improve

PART 1: "It's like asking someone to review their ex's new relationship"

PART 2: How can the Lakers help Luka improve next year?

FULL: Are the Lakers are risk of losing ground in L.A. to Dodgers, Rams?

PART 1: Did the Rams just apply even more pressure to Rob Pelinka?

PART 2: A John Salley story??? (it's a good one)

PART 3: How to navigate bad aggregation during rumor szn

FULL: Spurs-Thunder lessons, Lakers mailbag

PART 1: Lakers' buy-low approach; Spurs-Thunder lessons

PART 2: Spurs-Thunder felt like it changed the makeup of the NBA

PART 3: It's feeling like a dark horse team might trade for Giannis

FULL: Adam Silver takes on tanking, leaves flopping alone; Impact on Lakers, Giannis

PART 1: NBA's new tanking rules, explained ... kind of

PART 2: New anti-tanking rules HELP the Lakers

PART 3: Anthony's epiphany - The league Adam Silver really wants

FULL: MAILBAG - Lakers options if LeBron leaves; Anthony Davis bridge status; Red Flag Robby?

PART 1: Is the bridge between the Lakers and Anthony Davis fully burnt?

PART 2: This summer's stakes on Rob Pelinka; Some live-breaking news

FULL: Lakers hire blog boi rocket scientist; Knicks blow out Cavs

PART 1: Let the Dodgerfication... BEGIN

PART 2: Why might top-level talent be reluctant to work for Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss?

THE HOOK: Anthony just won't let this Giannis thing go (but this time Pete agrees)

PART 1: Pete and Anthony's best sales pitches for trading for Giannis

PART 2: Split the aces, Lakers

FULL: Yaron Weitzman on Lakers Dodgersification, Rob Pelinka's future

PART 1: Can Mark Walter recreate what he's built with the Dodgers with Lakers people in place?

PART 2: The Rambi will outlive us all

FULL: Spurs-Thunder tied up; More Giannis talk; Lakers front office rumors; Q&A

PART 1: Good lord Spurs-Thunder is incredible

PART 2: Giannis or depth?

PART 3: Can we PLEASE get conference realignment?

FULL: Have these playoffs changed your mind on Giannis?

PART 1: Alright hear us out... What about Giannis?

PART 2: How can the Lakers get value contracts?

PART 3: If Milwaukee jumps right into rebuild mode, trading Giannis to the Lakers makes sense

FULL: Luka finishes distant fourth for MVP; Conference finals thoughts; MAILBAG

PART 1: Luka MVP voting results exemplify Lakers voter fatigue

PART 2: How to build around Luka and Austin (who isn't going anywhere)

PART 3: The Lakers can't just let everyone walk whenever they don't win a championship

FULL: Jovan Buha on whether last season was a success; Offseason predictions

PART 1: Was last season a success for the Lakers?

PART 2: What is a fair number on Austin; Where to start: Wing or center?

FULL: ESPN dropped a new LeBron-Lakers report and it might kill Harrison

PART 1: Game Ball-gate

PRT 2: The Lakers' pettiness towards LeBron is pretty wild when you detail everything

PART 3: Should getting swept by OKC change our minds about a Giannis trade?

FULL: Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick preview critical Lakers offseason

PART 1: The Lakers FINALLY said they want LeBron back

PART 2: Have the Lakers moved beyond optionality as a goal?

PART 3: JJ Redick on JJ Redick's own growth

FULL: Fin.

PART 1: How can the Lakers catch up to their contender competition?

PART 2: Should this be "it" for LeBron and the Lakers?

PART 3: Lakers need "sprint everywhere" guys

FULL: Lessons the Lakers must learn from these playoffs; Lottery reaction; MEGA MAILBAG

PART 1: This Thunder series is the beginning of... something

PART 2: How the lottery results impact the Lakers

PART 3: With the Wizards winning the lottery, could an AD return happen?

THE HOOK: What lessons can the Lakers learn from this postseason?

PART 1: The Lakers NEED to get faster this summer

PART 2: CALL THE ANNEXATION OF PUERTO RICO

FULL: Look, the Thunder are clearly better, but...

PART 1: Why everyone hates OKC

PART 2: OKC is too good for this nonsense

PART 3: LeBron needs to come back after all this

PART 4: What happened to Jake LaRavia?

FULL: So yeah, OKC is THAT good

PART 1: Did the Lakers squander an opportunity?

PART 2: LeBron deserved better from his teammates

PART 3: Alright, let's have the Austin conversation (again)

GREAT WESTERN FORUM: Lakers - Thunder series deep dive

PART 1: How on earth did LeBron just do that to the Rockets?

PART 2: How can the Lakers get Austin going in this series?

PART 3: Final series predictions

FULL: Round 1 takeaways; first thoughts on OKC; Lakers' wing options; Q&A

PART 1: Takeaways from round one of the playoffs

PART 2: What are the Lakers' wing options? Are centers more important?

FULL: PHEW

PART 1: Why this win matters a little bit more to Dodgers fans

PART 2: Let's not just slide right by what LeBron just did

PART 3: Shouts to Rui

PART 4: Ok, we can all enjoy the Celtics and Nuggets choking a bit more now

FULL: Please avoid history, Lakers

PART 1: Where do you sit on the panic meter?

PART 2: Does the context matter anymore?

FULL: Lakers blow it; Austin returns; Houston's big adjustment; Q&A

PART 1: Houston's biggest adjustment so far

PART 2: "I'm too sad to play Kirby"

PART 3: Let's not overreact to this (albeit brutal) loss

FULL: Austin's return nears; KD's return, not so much; EOY voting results show Lakers tax

PART 1: Austin Reaves' return is undeniably a good thing

PART 2: Exec of the year votes help prove Lakers tax

FULL: MAILBAG - LeBron's future with the Lakers; How to build to beat OKC; Q&A

PART 1: Has this run improved the chances LeBron comes back? (yes, but...)

PART 2: How to build around Luka and beat OKC

PART 3: Could changes to the organization mean a return to GOLD jerseys?

FULL: Well there goes the sweep

PART 1: That was pretty predictable (unless you're Raj apparently)

PART 2: "No hear me out I'm being serious"

FULL: The sports gods have finally judged the city of Houston

PART 1: How the hell did the Lakers win that game?

PART 2: Oh no, another bad culture Kevin Durant just happens to be a part of

PART 3: RUIIIIIIIIII

THE HOOK: Austin Reaves ... could be back?

PART 1: Adjustments to the adjustments

PART 2: Can the Lakers actually pull off this sweep?

FULL: Devin Booker's ref rant hit at the NBA's actual biggest problem

PART 1: Devin Booker's ref rant was perfect

PART 2: The "pickup fight" rule

PART 3: Harrison's INCREDIBLE foray into gambling

FULL: Raj still hasn't touched down because of this 2-0 lead

PART 1: This has been a clinic from the Lakers on and off the court

PART 2: We NEED a picture of Ime Udoka with his hands in his pockets

FULL: 2 - 0

PART 1: LeBron James is still THAT dude

PART 2: Vitaly Potapenko???

GREAT WESTERN FORUM: Lakers shut out of award season; Rockets adjustments?

PART 1: Another year, another Lakers absence from award season

PART 2: Which adjustments should the Lakers prep for?

PART 3: Can the Lakers fight fire with fire?

FULL: Lakers shut out (again); Will it continue? MAILBAG

PART 1: Once again, the Lakers are shut out of awards nominations

PART 2: Juuuuuust a little more awards talk

PART 3: Can there only be one (white, American scoring guard)?

FULL: Enjoy it

PART 1: LeBron James and Luka Nard

PART 2: DOMINAYTON

FULL: Jovan Buha on the offseason ahead

PART 1: Run it back?

PART 2: How can the Lakers address their athleticism deficit this summer?

PART 3: Q&A - How was the first year of the NBA's new national tv partnerships?

FULL: SUPER MEGA ULTRA PRE PLAYOFF MAILBAG

PART 1: Would widening the court help with injuries?

PART 2: Should the Lakers have tanked? (no, no they couldn't have)

PART 3: Stop. Stanning. Rob. Pelinka.

FULL: Lakers - Rockets deep dive with Raj

PART 1: Lakers - Rockets series predictions

PART 2: Lakers' and Rockets' solutions are oddly similar

PART 3: Make Alperen Sengun RUN

Ryan West on Jerry's impact on and off the floor, legacy, Lakers drama

FULL: Lakers wrap up season by beating the tankin' ass Jazz, will face Rockets

PART 1: Why how this season ended shouldn't tarnish its accomplishments

PART 2: Can the Lakers pull off this massive upset? How?

HOOK: Bufkin waived, Timme Time? LeBron's Lakers future

PART 1: Bufkin waived; His replacement should be an easy call

PART 2: What's the likelihood LeBron is back? What are his options?

FULL: Lakers smoke Warriors in LeBron throwback; Weird JJ conversation; Point Luke; Q&A

PART 1: Enjoy this

PART 2: Luka Nard

FULL: One of our dumbest, funniest episodes ever (Harrison's fault)

PART 1: The longest "Saving Private Ryan" - Lakers riff you'll ever hear

PART 2: Doc Rivers and Kevin Durant deserve each other

FULL: Well, s***

PART 1: OKC blows out Lakers (again)

PART 2: Best case scenario teammate for Luka/Austin is...

FULL: Lakers Suffer Cruel Weekend; Raj Is STILL Optimistic

PART 1: Cruelty Is The Word

PART 2: The What-If Game...

PART 3: JJ Redick needs to learn from this too

FULL: Lakers-Thunder was the absolute worst-case scenario

PART 1: The hell just happened?

PART 2: Does this loss change the Lakers' outlook moving forward?

PART 3: "Throwing the baby out with the bathwater"

FULL: Luka MVP discourse leaves rails; LeBron's options; Pelinka returned

PART 1: MVP debates keep getting increasingly toxic

PART 2: So... why would LeBron leave, again?

PART 3: Rob Pelinka #TheReturn

FULL: #THISTEAM

PART 1: Amidst more nonsensical MVP talk, Luka Doncic goes off (again)

PART 2: Lakers role players step up in huge win

PART 3: Q&A - Has this stretch changed LeBron's Lakers outlook after this season?

FULL: Lakers top Muggles sans Luka; Centers go perfect; WILD Q&A

PART 1: LeBron, Austin lead the way; Look at those role players!

PART 2: Q&A - Why Jaden Ivey was cut; Expansion would help Lakers

FULL: Luka suspended; Anti-Lakers national biases; MAILBAG

PART 1: Luka was actually suspended for that???

PART 2: A potential secondary reason for signing Kobe Bufkin

PART 3: Who is Austin Reaves' historical comp?

HOOK: Adam Silver still doesn't get it; Which Lakers have the most riding on these playoffs?

PART 1: Does the NBA have a tanking problem? Can the league fix it?

PART 2: Which Lakers have the most riding on this postseason run?

GREAT WESTERN FORUM: The Lakers are legit

PART 1: Ok really... what got into the Lakers?

PART 2: Screw the national platforms, Luka's been incredible

PART 3: How does this run impact the offseason/LeBron's future?

FULL: Lakers wrap up a PHENOMENAL road trip (with Raj)

PART 1: Hoo, boy... what a bad beat

PART 2: Bronny got minutes and looked good

PART 3: Why Anthony won't apologize to Rob Pelinka

FULL: "Who the hell is John Keats?"

PART 1: Was that winning streak real, or some fever dream?

PART 2: Has this winning streak changed LeBron's Lakers outlook?

PART 3: Harrison plays Debbie Downer and Ol' Optimistic Anthony offers a rebuttal

FULL: The vibes, they are IMMACULATE

PART 1: Lakers continue to win in a multitude of ways

PART 2: Could this season be like the 2007-08 season?

FULL: Luka is inevitable

PART 1: Holy crap... a culture win!

PART 2: Why "stay on that side" is dumb

FULL: Holy hell what a win (again); Luka Doncic joins MVP conversation

PART 1: The Lakers just announced their arrival

PART 2: There's no one playing basketball at a higher level right now than Luka Doncic

PART 3: Does JJ Redick have a case to make for COTY?

FULL: Screw it, we're ready to get hurt again

PART 1: Luka and LeBron are solving the rubix cube

PART 2: Luka's 15th T may have been the key to the season

PART 3: The real reason fans should buy into this team

FULL: Lakers win sixth in a row UGLY over Houston

PART 1: This Luka guy... pretty pretty pretty good

PART 2: Austin's glass-half-full game; Lakers' defense legit?

PART 3: Let's celebrate Marcus Smart; Q&A

FULL: ANOTHER win of the year!

PART 1: Luka, Austin and LeBron defined that win over the Nuggets

PART 2: "Prove idiots like that Anthony Irwin guy WRONG"

FULL: Luka goes off; LeBron returns; Ayton impresses again; And oh yeah Austin

PART 1: Holy hell, Luka

PART 2: Ayton! Q&A - So... this Bufkin thing is a bit awkward...

FULL: Stop policing feelings; Deandre Ayton's weird presser; MAILBAG

PART 1: NBA fans should consider empathy as an option

PART 2: MAILBAG - Lakers can't keep losing talent for nothing

FULL: Harrison stops by to celebrate another huge win

PART 1: Two great wins in a row!

PART 2: Can the Lakers get LeBron to commit to this style of basketball?

PART 3: How can the Lakers get this from Austin in these kinds of games?

FULL: Once again, LeBron-Lakers conversation misses the point

PART 1: Why LeBron pacing himself doesn't help the Lakers

PART 2: Would lowering LeBron's minutes actually do anything?

PART 3: People are far too definitive about the Lakers compared to other teams

FULL: Win of the year

PART 1: Lakers FINALLY pass a test (with flying colors)

PART 2: No, the Lakers aren't better without LeBron, BUT...

HOOK: Centers vs. Wings; LeBron, Austin's roles in the offense; Ref conduct; Q&A

PART 1: Should the Lakers prioritize centers or wings this summer?

PART 2: How does Austin Reaves' slotting in the offense impact the Lakers' offseason?

FULL: Anthony and Raj break down the Lakers failing a passable test

PART 1: If you can't beat the Nuggets then...

PART 2: Have the Lakers reshuffled their creation diagram?

PART 3: Anthony offers his "everyone is fraud-ish" theory to Raj

FULL: Lakers share more Dodgers execs; Can the Lakers prove they aren't fraudulent before the playoffs?

PART 1: Hey so are the Lakers going to share an organization, or...

PART 2: So here's the thing... The whole league might be fraudulent

FULL: Lakers pick up a big win; Lessons they should take from it; JJ on organized offense; Q&A

PART 1: Anthony's wild precap

PART 2: JJ Redick's dust-up with Luka Doncic was a good thing

FULL: MAILBAG - Lakers need to build its culture, then its roster around Luka Doncic

PART 1: Culture, culture, culture

PART 2: The Lakers' plan feels pie-in-the-sky-ish, right?

FULL: Finally, a good Lakers weekend

PART 1: Lakers have to learn from dominant weekend

PART 2: Are Jake LaRavia's offensive struggles concerning enough to demote him?

FULL: They aren't actually going to do this, are they?

PART 1: Lakers let rope slip further

PART 2: The Lakers are becoming less cohesive by the game

PART 3: Raj still won't let go of the rope

FULL: "He can't keep getting away with this"

PART 1: Will the Lakers let go of the rope?

PART 2: It's probably best for all involved if LeBron steps aside after this season

FULL: Anthony unleashes on a Lakers org that needs to hear it; Andy Kamenetzky on Rob Pelinka; Q&A

PART 1: Lakers did not, indeed, bounce back

PART 2: "Clock's ticking, buddy"

PART 3: Will this summer finally be any different?

PART 4: "You pray up"

FULL: Lakers need to change their approach to the center spot

PART 1: The major change the Lakers HAVE to make to roster building

PART 2: LeBron fans are ready for him to leave the Lakers

FULL: Lakers embarrass themselves against Celtics

PART 1: Lakers lack culture completely

PART 2: Let's talk about Austin...

THE HOOK: What does the Lon Rosen hire mean? Second half expectations; LeBron's future

PART 1: The Lakers had themselves a week...

PART 2: Basketball-wise, what should we be looking for? LeBron's future in LA...

FULL: Who is Lon Rosen and what does him replacing Tim Harris mean?

PART 1: Lakers hire Lon Rosen; What to make of the timeline

PART 2: What does Lon Rosen's hiring mean for Rob Pelinka, The Rambi, etc?

FULL: Did we just get our first hint of a real Lakers organizational shift? LeFuture? All-Star Success

PART 1: Fare thee well, Tim Harris

PART 2: LeFuture

PART 3: Was that... a successful All-Star Weekend? Can the NBA build off this?

FULL: All Star Weekend mostly worked; Adam Silver slides on majory issues; Mailbag; Q&A

PART 1: Was tanking a distraction from other league issues at All Star Weekend?

PART 2: What went into the Kobe Bufkin decision?

FULL: Chris Paul retires; LeBron's final Lakers chapter; Front office rebuild; Q&A

PART 1: Chris Paul retires; Clippers Clippered again; LeBron's final chapter

PART 2: Will the Lakers *actually* build out its front office?

GREAT WESTERN FORUM: Lakers midway look-back; Report Cards

GWF PART 1: Lakers season macro view; Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves grades

GWF PART 2: LeBron James, Rob Pelinka report cards

GWF PART 3: JJ Redick, role players' report cards

FULL: Tanking, Rob's spin cycle, LeSubtweet's return and what we owe each other

PART 1: Let's talk about tanking

PART 2: How does Rob Pelinka keep doing this?

PART 3: Will Rob and Jeanie actually build out the front office?

FULL: Lakers nearly beat Thunder through bully ball; Ayton, dude; Q&A

PART 1: Lakers had their chances... here's why

PART 2: LeBron says Lakers aren't a championship team (duh)

FULL: Lakers beat Warriors, sign Kobe Bufkin; Rob Pelinka gives BRUTAL presser; Q&A

PART 1: Lakers put us through quite the weekend

PART 2: Rob Pelinka's brutal presser shows his fatal flaws

FULL: Honestly, just buckle up

PART 1: Lakers-Sixers was a legit fun game, you know, minus that one part

PART 2: The Giannis conversation

PART 3: The Rob Pelinka conversation

LIVE NBA TRADE DEADLINE WATCH-ALONG

FULL: How to benefit from a Giannis trade; Q&A

PART 1: Lakers as the third team scenarios

PART 2: Leaks/headlines/quotes have fans nervous

FULL: Austin is back; NBA trade madness; Deadline update; Lakers cap space plan detailed

PART 1: Lakers beat Nets in Austin's return; New starting lineup?

PART 2: Yossi Gozlan on flurry of trades, Lakers' deadline outlook

PART 3: Can the Lakers absorb Giannis' contract? What's Plan B? (with Yossi Gozlan)

FULL: Lakers fans are sick of... this (same honestly)

PART 1: Lakers fans are right to be frustrated

PART 2: If the Lakers are punting, then they have to trade Rui

PART 3: Portland, please, save us

FULL: Lakers lose in NYC; Austin still out; Hunter traded to Not The Lakers; Deadline Week preview; Q&A

PART 1: Lakers lose to Knicks; Austin still out?

PART 2: The Lakers showed their trade deadline hand...

PART 3: Warriors' assets are getting overrated again; Q&A

Justin Rowan on De'Andre Hunter, a weird Cavs season, LeBron's future

REPORT: Lakers in on De'Andre Hunter-Rui Hachimura swap

FULL: Austin Reaves update; Fifth starter debate; LeBron's future; De'Andre Hunter Noise; Q&A

PART 1: What to look for in Austin Reaves' return

PART 2: Who should be the fifth starter (part 73)

PART 3: LeBron's future; De'Andre Hunter noise is getting loud; Q&A

FULL: Lakers lose; Giannis finally "asks" out; Dalton report; Q&A

PART 1: Lakers fold behind LeBron's weird night, Luka's injury scare

PART 2: What are the chances Giannis gets traded before the deadline?

FULL: Austin Out; Shams gaffs; Laughable Bronny report; Deadline Q&A

PART 1: Austin is or is not playing today (he is not) (probably)

PART 2: Bronny reporting challenges everyone's intelligence; Q&A

FULL: Lakers win; Luka dominates; Ayton benched again; Rui! Q&A

PART 1: Luka dominates Bulls; Ayton no-shows; Rui!

PART 2: Trade rumors Q&A

FULL: Kirk Henderson on Lakers-Mavs; MAILBAG

PART 1: Kirk Henderson on Lakers-Mavs game, as hosted by Luka Doncic

PART 2: MAILBAG: What's the latest as the Lakers near trade deadline week?

HOOK: LeBron responds; Lakers' identity shift; trade deadline preview

PART 1: LeBron responds to Jeanie reports; What this says about sports media

PART 2: Lakers undergoing basketball identity shift; Trade deadline preview

FULL: Well that happened

PART 1: What a weird game...

PART 2: What do we do with Luka Doncic's shooting numbers?

FULL: Anthony and Harrison break down ESPN's Buss family exposé

PART 1: Jeanie Buss gives her response to ESPN's reporting

PART 2: Jeanie Buss keeps trying to re-engineer history with the Westbrook trade

PART 3: #PalpatineWasRight

FULL: Can we just enjoy beating the Nuggets?

PART 1: Screw the disclaimers... That was a fun win

PART 2: Raj says bring on the Nuggets in the playoffs

PART 3: Final game thoughts; AYCE advice; Raj teaches Anthony about soju

FULL: Luka's ASG votes tell interesting story; MAILBAG; Trade Stuff; Giannis rumors

PART 1: Player all star voting might mean a more competitive game... hopefully

PART 2: Lakers, LeBron want things to end amicably; Stop hoping for Giannis, Lakers

FULL: Hey! A blowout win! Dominayton! Timme Time!

PART 1: The Lakers went big! And it worked!

PART 2: Latest trade noise

FULL: Fans have had enough

PART 1: Alright... enough Gabe Vincent

PART 2: Fans sound off after another bad loss

FULL: Harrison and Anthony have their fun with the Rich Paul - Austin Reaves story

PART 1: Anthony's solution to Rich Paul's trade machine addiction

PART 2: Was LeBron's response to this adequate?

FULL: Where'd that come from? How can the Lakers do that again?

PART 1: Hey! The Lakers!

PART 2: The Lakers provided themselves some lessons even in the win

FULL: Lakers lose to Kings; Time to sell? Rich Paul on Austin (again)

PART 1: You mess with the basketball gods...

PART 2: The Lakers either need to buy or sell; Sitting idle would be a waste

PART 3: Rich Paul... enough...

FULL: Rui is back, won't start... for now; MAILBAG!

PART 1: Rui is coming off the bench, but for how long?

PART 2: A lesson on coaching from the NFL playoffs

THE HOOK: Lakers mega trade deadline preview; Ja Morant, Trae Young notes

PART 1: Lakers deadline expectations; Trae Young traded

PART 2: Ja Morant hits the market; Lakers need a guard... No

FULL: Giannis shoots down trade rumors (kind of); Please move on, Lakers

PART 1: Giannis didn't exactly nail that interview

PART 2: Please get off the Giannis rollercoaster; We're begging

FULL: RAJ IS BACK MEGA POD

PART 1: The Lakers were never going to win, but Luka Doncic sure as hell tried

PART 2: Rui has his work cut out for him when he gets back

PART 3: The Lakers might have f-you expiring money

PART 4: Deandre Ayton for Daniel Gafford who says no

FULL: Lakers get more clutch reps, another clutch win

PART 1: LeBron sure doesn't look washed

PART 2: Luka-LeBron Bromance? Luka-Bron Bromance!

FULL: Ishbia confirms Anthony on Dillon Brooks; MAILBAG

PART 1: The Suns are teaching an important lesson; Is Rob Pelinka watching?

PART 2: Buyout options; Rob Pelinka wyd

FULL: The bounce back from Christmas with a great New Year weekend

PART 1: Now that was a good weekend

PART 2: Dalton struggles again; Mark Williams won't stop talking about the trade

FULL: Looking Back on 2025 and Ahead to 2026

PART 1: Are the Lakers Fraudulent?

PART 2: The Lakers Need to Embrace Conflict

FULL: The Lakers quit on that game and it just won't matter

PART 1: It turns out being slow and bad at shooting is a tough combo

PART 2: Will Mark Walter step in if things stay this non-competitive?

FULL: All Star voting result show a frustrated fan base; MAILBAG

PART 1: ASG votes show Lakers fans are pretty apathetic about this team

PART 2: LeBron's ASG votes are pretty shocking

PART 3: The Lakers lack accountability

FULL: God bless the Kangz

PART 1: Which actual adjustments did the Lakers make?

PART 2: Luka acknowledges Lakers' leadership concerns

FULL: It's a Christmas miracle! Aaron is back!

PART 1: Who are the Lakers? (part 5,379)

PART 2: How big a part of the problem has JJ Redick been?

FULL: Another Lakers blowout; Is it time to pay attention to the red flags?

PART 1: Is this Lakers team just who the differential says it is?

PART 2: Can we see Luka/Austin with a sensible roster before we give up on them?

FULL: What Lakers fans should be asking for from Santa

PART 1: Dear Santa, please let Anthony stop having to record this episode

PART 2: Enough feelings nonsense; It's time to get a better fifth starter

PART 3: How should the Lakers go for it this season?

FULL: Is the "Lakers Tax" real? Injury updates; Q&A

PART 1: Why are Lakers assets always underrated?

PART 2: Why is Ben Mathurin's name in trade rumors?

FULL: NBA refs need to figure it out; Lakers outlast Jazz; Raj vs. bandaids

PART 1: NBA refs HAVE to get better

PART 2: At some point JJ Redick needs to actually care about defense

FULL: Don't be James Dolan; More trade thoughts; Buyout options

PART 1: Never ever ever be James Dolan

PART 2: Buyout szn > Trade szn?

FULL: How can the Lakers take advantage of the Giannis situation?

PART 1: An udpate on Giannis; Milwaukee is desperate

PART 2: Should we be rooting for Giannis to go somewhere else?

FULL: Trade season mega mailbag

PART 1: What are the Lakers looking today initially during trade szn?

PART 2: WE FINALLY GOT AN ORCA QUESTION

FULL: Dillon The Villain; Vando makes the most of his opportunity; Rui as a bot?

PART 1: Thanks, Dillon Brooks!

PART 2: Rui's minutes keep looking worse by comparison

PART 3: If Vando starts playing more, who sits?

FULL: Khobi Price on glass ceilings, rotation decisions, trade options

PART 1: The Lakers keep losing the same way

PART 2: Let's talk Vando...

FULL: Lakers get blown out; Austin struggles; the starters gotta go

PART 1: Well that got ugly quickly (again)

PART 2: Alright let's talk about Austin (again)

PART 3: A couple final thoughts on Rich Paul's championship org takes

FULL: Anthony and Harrison riff on Rich Paul's comments

PART 1: Would you want your agent to have a podcast?

PART 2: Why do people care more about what Rich Paul says about LeBron-Reaves than LeBron talking about Reaves?

FULL: Anthony and Raj FINALLY talk about that Sixers dub

PART 1: What a trip

PART 2: LeBron as a screener has us feeling some things

PART 3: This is why LeBron was never leaving

FULL: Lakers win; LeBron snaps streak; Austin wows; Giannis CP3 stuff

PART 1: The most perfectly LeBron way to end The Streak

PART 2: Austin Reaves HAS to win Most Improved this year; Adou appreciation

PART 3: Anthony makes Raj talk about Giannis; Q&A

LOWDOWN: The whole damn league lost its damn mind

GREAT WESTERN FORUM: Lakers Progress Report With Dan Woike, Harrison Faigen

PART 1: What grade would you give the Lakers 20 games in?

PART 2: Austin Reaves grades; Dan Woike, Harrison Faigen make this a Lakers lineup

PART 3: Rob Pelinka progress report; Lakers trade talks

FULL: Lakers' worst stat; Suns blowout fallout; MAILBAG: Giannis unhappy?

PART 1: The Lakers' transition problem; Suns loss quotes weren't great

PART 2: The Giannis conversation

PART 3: How can the Lakers get more from LeBron?

FULL: Lakers get rocked by physical, aggressive team (again)

PART 1: A thorough butt-kicking at the hands of Dillon Brooks

PART 2: The Lakers have to figure out how to deal with pressure

PART 3: These losses hammer home how badly the Lakers need a trade

FULL: Trap game avoided; Seventh straight W; Q&A

PART 1: Seven straight

PART 2: Remind yourself to have fun watching this team

THE HOOK: Concerning starts; Season's favorites; Mavs/AD preview; Q&A

PART 1: At what point do we start worrying about the starters?

PART 2: Pete and Anthony's favorite parts of the season so far

PART 3: Why Rob Pelinka isn't going anywhere anytime soon

FULL: Anthony and Harrison on Lakers' various ceilings

PART 1: Anthony and Harrison take a trip down memory lane by way of a song they made

PART 2: If the Lakers are going to contend as currently constructed, starters HAVE to improve

PART 3: What would a perfect trade deadline/buyout season look like?

FULL: Lakers handle Clippers; Big Three shines; Hayes steps up; Q&A

PART 1: Luka, LeBron, Austin looks their best together

PART 2: How can the Lakers get more athletic?

FULL: The Lakers as a Rorschach test; MAILBAG

PART 1: Is the shooting becoming a real concern?

PART 2: Is Rui Hachimura on the table in trades?

FULL: Lakers win ugly; Starters still don't look right; Austin's shot diet; Timo Cruz

PART 1: You take the win, but...

PART 2: Austin needs better shots than the grenades he keeps getting thrown

PART 3: Raj asks for an update on Anthony's stance on Adou Thiero

FULL: Jesse, Joey Buss fired; Was it an emotional or practical move, or both?

PART 1: Fan reaction to Jesse, Joey Buss' firings

PART 2: Firing Jesse and Joey Buss sends a message internally and externally

PART 3: Raj finally gets to talk about basketball

BREAKING: Jesse, Joey Buss fired by Lakers

FULL: Jovan Buha on Lakers' hot start, chemistry, starters, rotation; Q&A

PART 1: How will JJ Redick handle a starting group that might not fit?

PART 2: What can the Lakers do with Vando?

FULL: The Lakers were not, in fact, ruined by LeBron James' return

PART 1: Why Anthony won't question how the Lakers handle medical info anymore

PART 2: Luka handled last night really well; Starters conversation

BREAKING: LeBron James set to make his season debut

FULL: LeBron practices; So does Shaq; What does his return mean?

PART 1: LeBron practices, talks about his absence

PART 2: What to expect from LeBron if he plays

FULL: A great win caps road trip; LeBron is coming back; Thiero debuts; Let's hear it for Ayton

PART 1: Deandre Ayton enjoys finally getting support from Lakers

PART 2: Early Adou Thiero impressions

HOOK: Who are the Lakers? What does LeBron need to bring in his return? Q&A

PART 1: Who are the Lakers?

PART 2: How can the Lakers get more athletic before trade season?

FULL: How to turn around Austin's shooting; Way-too-early trade market; Live Q&A

PART 1: The Lakers need to make life easier on Austin Reaves

PART 2: Luka's next step in his development

FULL: Thunder throttle Lakers in barometer game

PART 1: Wooooooooof

PART 2: Luka (correctly) blames himself for the blowout

PART 3: Much Adou About Nothing

FULL: We will never forget you, Nico Harrison

PART 1: Why the whole league felt Nico HAD to be fired; Anthony's parenting style is... interesting

PART 2: What happens with Anthony Davis? A fond farewell to Nico

FULL: Lakers get right against Hornets; Rui continues insane offensive start; Austin's impact

PART 1: Lakers get right; Rui is officially underrated; Yes, Austin matters

PART 2: Austin Reaves' underrated impact; Anthony rants about the east

FULL: JJ Redick calls out team but kind of misses the point; MAILBAG

PART 1: Losing to Atlanta wasn't JUST about energy levels

PART 2: JJ Redick's shortened pressers aren't the best look

THE HOOK: Aaron. Is. Back.

PART 1: The Upper Rooooom

PART 2: Are the Lakers are legit title contender? (We think so!)

PART 3: The Clippers are old AND being investigated

FULL: Jason Concepcion & Shea Serrano on Lakers-Spurs, "Expensive Basketball," Knicks, Wemby, more

PART 1: Jason Concepcion on Lakers-Spurs, Luka, Wemby, the Knicks and more

PART 2: Shea Serrano on "Expensive Basketball," artistry, Kobe-Duncan, Wemby-Luka & more

LOWDOWN: Lakers beat Spurs; LeBron, Austin injury updates; Look at Ayton!

FULL: Beating the Spurs is fun; Are the Lakers legit? (feat. Sabreena Merchant)

PART 1: Sabreena Merchant stops by to enjoy the Lakers beating the Spurs

PART 2: Refs kinda/sorta derailed that game

FULL: Lakers had a lot riding on a hot start; Mailbag!

PART 1: The Lakers NEEDED this start

PART 2: Why trading Rui could get tricky; What's the word on LeBron?

FULL: The Nick Smith Jr. Game

PART 1: God bless the NBA's remaining dumb teams

PART 2: DOMINAYTON

LOWDOWN: Lakers are off to the exact start they needed

FULL: Lakers beat Heat handily; Luka, Austin impress despite poor shooting; LeBron buying in?

PART 1: An impressive, boring win

PART 2: LeBron seems to be buying in...

THE HOOK: How will the Lakers continue to maximize Austin when Luka and LeBron come back

PART 1: This could be a really special season for the entire league

PART 2: How Luka, LeBron operating as fulcrums could further unlock the offense

LOWDOWN: Lakers officially sold; NBA Cup tips off

FULL: Lakers sale officially approved, finalized; Austinsanity

PART 1: How does this Lakers sale actually impact the Lakers?

PART 2: Can people just enjoy watching Austin playing well?

FULL: Austin continues stellar play; LaRavia breaks out; Lakers top Wolves

PART 1: Austin MF Reaves

PART 2: Jake LaRavia, welcome to the Lakers

FULL: Austin next contract isn't a dramatic thing; Mailbag!

PART 1: How Austin Reaves' next contract is probably going to be negotiated

PART 2: How can Austin maintain this production when LeBron and Luka get back?

LOWDOWN: Organizational loss

LOWDOWN: Lakers handle Kings; Austin Reaves goes off; Lakers lose Luka

FULL: Lakers beat Kings; Austin Reaves... wow

PART 1: Austin Reaves says bleep your trade ideas

PART 2: How will the Lakers handle all these injuries?

FULL: Gambling allegation shake league; LeBron, Lakers loosely implicated; JJ

PART 1: Lakers extremely loosely implicated in gambling scandal

PART 2: JJ Redick needs to start taking some (any) accountability

FULL: Yaron Weitzman on LeBron-Lakers era; More reaction to Warriors loss

PART 1: Yaron Weitzman on his LeBron-Lakers book

PART 2: Upon further review... Lakers-Warriors, LeSidelineGate

LOWDOWN: Lakers lose to Warriors; Luka tweaks hip; LeBron tweaks fans

FULL: Luka shines; Austin was good to fine; Lakers lose opening night

PART 1: Well, could've been better; Could've been worse

PART 2: What was up with LeBron?

LOWDOWN: Lakers - Warriors Preview; Some personal news...

GREAT WESTERN FORUM: Looking back on this summer/camp to preview this season

GWF PART 1: Based on preseason, are the Lakers actually going for it this year?

GWF PART 2: Raj Chipalu, Khobi Price join the panel to preview this Lakers season

FULL: Final preseason thoughts; JJ overthinks starters; Mailbag

PART 1: JJ Redick went and did a Darvin

PART 2: MAILBAG - Will LeBron ask for a trade at some point this season?

THE HOOK: Dress rehearsal preview; Managing LeBron's injury; Training camp takeaways; Season preview

PART 1: How will the Lakers handle LeBron's absence?

PART 2: Has this preseason changed your expectations for this team?

FULL: Mailbag - Lakers sale update; Adou Thiero latest; Dalton Knecht's future

PART 1: Any update on the Lakers sale?

PART 2: Dalton needs to find his love for basketball again

LOWDOWN: Luka, Austin, LeBron sit; Gabe catches fire; Mavs dominate fourth

LOWDOWN: Luka debuts; Lakers lose to extremely short-handed Suns

FULL: Luka Doncic debuts, looks great; Austin continues his stellar play; Weird loss

PART 1: Skinny Luka is going to be fun

PART 2: Robert Horry and Byron Scott we wrong about Austin Reaves

LOWDOWN: Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart to (finally) play in preseason

FULL: Harrison and Anthony dive deep on this LeBron James noise

PART 1: How real is this LeBron noise?

PART 2: What does LeBron actually want? Luka, Smart to finally play

LOWDOWN: Reaves, Ayton, Vando, Vincent impress in win over Warriors

FULL: Lakers pick up first preseason win; Reaves, Ayton, Vincent, Vando impress

PART 1: Luka-less Lakers beat Steph-less Warriors

PART 2: Stop proposing Austin trades just to trade Austin

LOWDOWN: LeBron's out; Rotation questions; Smart Update

FULL: LeBron is out 3-4 weeks; Who are the new starters? More Giannis stuff

PART 1: LeBron's out... Now what?

PART 2: More Giannis stuff, Lauri Markannen as a trade target

LOWDOWN: Where are the leaders on this team? In this organization?

FULL: Lakers' culture is concerning; Dalton Knech's trade value is not great

PART 1: What is Lakers culture?

PART 2: What Dalton has to do to turn things around

LOWDOWN: Giannis rumors clear up offseason; Lakers continue meh training camp

FULL: Giannis reports make Lakers summer make sense; Lakers continue laid-back camp

PART 1: How the Giannis-Knicks rumors clear up this Lakers offseason

PART 2: So... when do we start worrying about this training camp?

LOWDOWN: LeBron's Prime teaser; Lakers take a day offf

FULL: LeBron teases "second Decision;" MAILBAG

PART 1: LeBron almost definitely isn't retiring, but......

PART 2: The Lakers need to start building better habits

LOWDOWN: Lakers lose both preseason games over the weekend; Important week ahead

FULL: Lakers fall to Warriors; Is it time to ramp up preseason participation?

PART 1: Are the Lakers getting everything they need to from preseason?

PART 2: What happened to Dalton Knecht?

THE HOOK: How Rui starting can work; final offseason thoughts; preseason preview

HOOK PT. 1: Why Rui starting could be a mistake

HOOK PT. 2: What needs to happen to maximize Rui starting?

FULL: Lakers injury latest; Why Maxi matters; Preseason preview

PART 1: LeBron, Smart, Kleber, maybe others won't play in opener

PART 2: Clippers PR muzzled journalists?

LOWDOWN: Report - Rui Hachimura considered likeliest fifth starter

FULL: LeBron still limited; Smart is out; JJ outlines guard rotation

PART 1: Alright, someone turn off injuries

PART 2: What happened to Dalton Knecht?

LOWDOWN: LeBron, Smart sit; League doubts NBA's Clippers investigation

FULL: LeBron James, Marcus Smart limited (already); Mailbag

PART 1: LeBron, Marcus Smart limited on day 1

PART 2: Concern rising around the league about Silver's Clipper investigation

LOWDOWN: LeBron, Luka set great tone for media day

FULL: Lakers hold impressive media day; Clippers... don't

PART 1: LeBron, Luka say all the right things

PART 2: Funniest parts of media day; Oh, Clippers

FULL: Lakers media day preview

PART 1: The top storyline at media day? Has to be LeBron

PART 2: How will the Lakers handle the prove-it deals?

FULL: Everything you needed to learn from JJ Redick, Rob Pelinka presser

PART 1: Rob Pelinka gets pinned down on LeBron's future

PART 2: JJ Redick's comments on the starters weren't great

LOWDOWN: Jesse, Joey Buss' new business shouldn't fly under the radar

GWF: Media day, training camp preview; Rob, JJ to speak; Fifth starter? LeBron?

GWF PART 1: Fifth starter; Too many prove-it deals? Lakers ownership questions?

GWF Panel: Darius Soriano, Trevor Lane on starters, training camp, identity, LeBron

LOWDOWN: KJ Martin waived; Austin Reaves season preview (narrated)

FULL: Who has the most pressure on them heading into this Lakers season?

PART 1: Most pressure candidates - Rob and JJ

PART 2: Most pressure candidates - Luka Doncic, LeBron James

LOWDOWN: Rockets lose Fred VanVleet; LeBron James series preview (narrated)

FULL: Rockets lose Fred VanVleet; Updated west tiers

PART 1: Rockets drop a tier without FVV; Lakers jump into top-four?

PART 2: How would a Gabe Vincent trade work?

FULL: Holy crap we've almost made it

PART 1: What to look for over the next week or so

PART 2: People just keep going too far with the Austin Reaves trade stuff

FULL: What do sports owe fans?

PART 1: Do sports owe fans anything?

PART 2: Why sports matter for entire lifetimes

FULL: Adam Mares on Clippers-gate, Adam Silvers big test, Nuggets expectations, Skinny Luka

PART 1: Even MORE stuff dropped about the Clippers

PART 2: Lakers Contender Series: Those Damn Nuggets

FULL: What have been the funniest parts of this Clippers scandal?

PART 1: Can we just keep laughing at this Clippers ordeal?

PART 2: What would be the funniest punishments for the Clippers?

FULL: Are the Lakers heading towards a Kuminga situation? Do they have too many prove-it players?

PART 1: This entire Kuminga-Warriors standoff is Joe Lacob's fault

PART 2: The middle class is getting squeezed (also in the NBA)

PART 3: Was Anthony's ridiculous theory about Kawhi true?

FULL: MAILBAG - Where's JJ? Trade rumor stuff; LeBron's future

PART 1: There's a lot riding on this season for JJ Redict

PART 2: A theory on the Wiggins noise

FULL: Jovan Buha on new trade rumors, Clippers scandal

PART 1: Why are the trade rumors just coming now?

PART 2: Should the Lakers be rooting for Ballz?

FULL: An incredibly deep conversation about ethics in sports with Matt Moore

PART 1: The Clippers are probably screwed now

PART 2: Is breaking an unethical rule ethical?

FULL: Luka showed improved defense, shooting at Eurobasket; Adam Silver makes everyone scratch their heads

PART 1: Luka's Eurobasket performance can actually help the Lakers

PART 2: Adam Silver calls NBA fans broke bois

FULL: Raj on Kawhi-Clippers scandal; Can Luka be the league's best player?

PART 1: Raj wants answers for the Norm Powell trade

PART 2: Why Steven Ballmer, the person, would do this

PART 3: What does Luka need to do to grab the crown?

FULL: Wiggins rumors RETURN; Kawhi Hypothetical; Luka's ceiling

PART 1: Andrew Wiggins rumors now confirmed

PART 2: What if Luka makes another leap?

FULL: Luka dominates as LeBron watches, tweets; Mailbag!

PART 1: Luka Doncic dominates Italy; Serbia knocked out

PART 2: If you could hire any GM/coach combo, who would you hire?

THE HOOK: Anthony and Pete break down this Clippers scandal

PART 1: Steve Ballmer's accidentally telling interview with ESPN

PART 2: Mark Cuban... what are you doing?

FULL: Latest on Clippers, Kawhi; Cam Thomas signs QO; Another new ASG

PART 1: Where has ESPN been on this Clippers story?

PART 2: Adam Silver really tried to get us to think about something other than the Clippers story

FULL: Emergency Harrison episode on the Clippers cheating

PART 1: If this is what Ballmer did to keep Kawhi, what did he do to sign him?

PART 2: Steve Ballmer should lose the Clippers

FULL: Mailbag - JJ's role this summer; Jeanie's role moving forward; Vikings fandom; fantasy football; more!

PART 1: Would Mark Walter ever phase Jeanie Buss out? Can he?

PART 2: How much input on personnel did JJ Redick have this summer?

FULL: Crossover mailbag with Locked On Lakers

PART 1: Has KD joining the Warriors changed stars leaving now?

PART 2: LeBron's commercial sure is something!

FULL: The DEFINITIVE Rui Hachimura conversation

PART 1: Micah Parsons NBA comp

PART 2: What is Rui's ideal role? Does it exist on these Lakers?

PART 3: Whisk some Cholula into your scrambled eggs

FULL: Khobi Price on a successful Lakers offseason, expectations next year

PART 1: Is Khobi Price Bruce Almighty?

PART 2: Khobi has high expectations for this team

FULL: The latest DEFINITIVE Austin Reaves conversation

PART 1: No, really, Austin is actually pretty good

PART 2: What Austin MUST do to prove he fits next to Luka

PART 3: How does Austin Reaves fit into the pursuit of Giannis?

FULL: What should Rui's next contract look like? Should we bring back Chick-isms? NBA schedule tweaks (MAILBAG)

PART 1: Rui's next contract; When is it time to more seriously talk about trading Reaves?

PART 2: Should we bring back Chick-isms?

LOWDOWN: Luka Doncic's transformation on and off the court

THE HOOK: How the Lakers can get the most out of LeBron James, Luka Doncic

PART 1: Orca facts make their return

PART 2: What could Luka/LeBron sets look like?

FULL: Kirk Henderson on Luka's transformation; Luka/LeBron connection; Mavs offseason

PART 1: Is this Luka Doncic offseason actually different from past slim-downs?

PART 2: Luka and LeBron as a combo SHOULD work

FULL: Let's all figure out the fifth starter together

PART 1: Rui vs. Smart... Who you got?

PART 2: What if the Lakers swapped out starters to match up with opponents?

FULL: Luka gives us an injury scare; MAILBAG on Rui, next superstar, trade rumors

PART 1: Don't scare us like that, Luka

PART 2: Who will be Luka's next superstar teammate?

FULL: Lakers' schedule breakdown; Celtics ownership reports' impact on Lakers

PART 1: Lakers get their much-needed light opening to the schedule

PART 2: How does Celtics ownership shift impact Lakers' transfer of power?

FULL: Top five Lakers lineups to look forward to; lessons learned

PART 1: Who should/will start: Rui or Smart?

PART 2: Optimizing Luka/LeBron vs. staggering them

PART 3: LeBron puts Anthony's new even-keeled nature to the test

FULL: How high is the ceiling on Luka Doncic's Lakers legacy?

PART 1: Who is on Lakers Mt. Rushmore?

PART 2: Can any Mt. Rushmore Lakers be unseated?

LOUNGE: Could the Lakers actually have moved Jarred Vanderbilt, or others?

FULL: How reporting on teams actually works (mailbag)

PART 1: When does Anthony feel 'duped' by his sources?

PART 2: Where did Aaron go?

THE HOOK: A deep, long look at the way the Lakers are covered

PART 1: The industry of LeBron James speculation

PART 2: Why ESPN won't nerd out; Why Amazon, NBC should

LOWDOWN: An in-depth look at this summer, how we got here and where they go

FULL: Mirjam Swanson on Lakers' sale, offseason compared to Clippers'

PART 1: How have people forgotten the Lakers being sold?

PART 2: Why the Lakers had a better summer than the Clippers

FULL: SUPER MEGA ULTRA MAILBAG

PART 1: Avery's perfect answer; How do Lakers' facilities/player resources grade out?

PART 2: Fans' reactions to Luka, LeBron demands have become a meme

PART 3: How do some teams manipulate their coverage?

FULL: Luka Doncic signs three-year max extension

PART 1: Luka Doncic extension opens immediate title window

PART 2: LeBron Clippers picture logo-gate, Giannis watch

LOWDOWN: Daryl Morey clears up the air on his bubble title takes (to Anthony)

FULL: We're doing the bubble title thing again, huh?

PART 1: Stop with the bubble title takes

PART 2: Should the Lakers check in one of the restricted free agents?

FULL: LeBron sure seems amped about next season...

PART 1: Is LeBron slimming down? How would that help?

PART 2: Anthony (finally) explains where he hears stuff from

FULL: Luka Doncic looks incredible; Extension incoming; Thanks Nico!

PART 1: Luka gets shredded, Anthony is... optimistic?

PART 2: Harrison tries really really hard to make this his last episode

FULL: More LeBron subtweeting? Luka heading stateside for his extension? JJ Redick concerns? MAILBAG!

PART 1: Will this successful free agency haul improve Lakers' chances at going for it this season?

PART 2: DOES LEBRON TAKING A PICTURE WITH JOKIC'S AGENT MATTER???? (no, no it does not)

THE HOOK: Anthony and Pete talk fandom; Lakers' identity, rotation; JJ Redick

PART 1: How "work" has changed us as fans; Ideal Lakers identity this season

PART 2: How confident are you in JJ Redick heading into year 2?

FULL: Trevor Lane on Luka's impending extension, final tweaks, identity

PART 1: Luka Doncic extension incoming

PART 2: How Gabe Vincent or Jarred Vanderbilt might define Lakers' identity around Luka

FULL: If this is it, then what? (feat Avery and Myles) (and Harrison)

PART 1: Myles and Avery give their thoughts on the Lakers offseason

PART 2: Is this another Two Timelines situation?

LOWDOWN: Trade market hurdles; Luka extension thoughts

FULL: Lakers still active; Luka recruiting; Rotation thoughts

PART 1: The Lakers are still active on the trade market; Here's their issue

PART 2: Building preliminary Lakers rotations

LOWDOWN: Lakers sign Koloko, Mañon to two-way deals; Waive Jemison

FULL: Jason Timpf on Lakers' offseason, title chances; Kobe Bryant legacy takes

PART 1: Grading this Lakers offseason (if this is it)

PART 2: The Kobe Bryant conversation

LOWDOWN: League prepping for Luka/Jokic/Giannis pre-agencies; Goodwin WAIVED

FULL: Lakers waive Shake Milton; Working to avoid waiving Jordan Goodwin; Mailbag!

PART 1: Milton cut; Goodwin next? (SPOILER: Goodwin was next)

PART 2: Could a Laker make an All-Defense team this year?

BREAKING: Lakers to sign Marcus Smart

FULL: Let's talk about this actual basketball team

PART 1: How are the Lakers... currently?

PART 2: Stop with the Austin Off The Bench stuff...

PART 3: Our highest hopes to optimize this Lakers team

LOWDOWN: LeBron likely to remain with Lakers despite noise (narrated)

FULL: Bradley Beal chooses Clippers over Lakers

PART 1: Bradley Beal to the Clippers; Lakers pursued him

PART 2: Lakers likely to resume activity with Beal off the table

FULL: Shake Milton update, then the mailbag of all mailbags

PART 1: The Shake Milton deadline awaits...

PART 2: What chances do the Lakers have at Bradley Beal?

PART 3: How much patience will Guggenheim have with Rob Pelinka?

FULL: Anthony's back from Las Vegas and has some tea

PART ONE: The league is watching Luka, Jokic and Giannis' pre-agency