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Nunn & THT Jul 29, 2022

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Can Kendrick Nunn be the skill guard the Lakers need? Does Talen Horton-Tucker have the defensive ability and offensive upside needed to play in lineups with LeBron and Anthony Davis for longer stretches? Will either even be on the team next season and, if so, should they be counted on to produce to the level the team will need? Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss both Nunn and THT's future with the team and all the variables at play for them to be viable rotation players. Then later, the guys dive into the most recent Kevin Durant trade rumors and debate whether the Celtics should be looking to trade for him.

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Forward Thinking Jul 28, 2022

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Can Juan Toscano-Anderson or Stanley Johnson be the combo forward who slots between LeBron and Anthony Davis in a Lakers closing lineup? Do either have the full offensive skill set? What about the defensive versatility? Can both even play in the rotation if the Lakers start AD at power forward? Pete and Darius answer these questions by breaking down Stanley and JTA's games, the Lakers forward position in general, and some of the challenges of investing in this part of the roster when your best players already play those positions.

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Austin's Role Jul 27, 2022

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Austin Reaves was one of the few bright spots from last season's Lakers. Can he continue his development and make a leap towards being an even better rotation player next season? Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss Austin's importance to next year's team, what position he is and why his versatility matters to the roster, and whether he should be considered for the starting lineup. Later, the guys discuss the challenges of breaking into the lineup as an undrafted player and whether they think that will impact Austin's role next year.

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Russ & the Rubicon Jul 26, 2022

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Do the Lakers actually need to trade Russell Westbrook? Are there scenarios in which he could return and help the Lakers on the court? What are the variables at play when considering a trade? Pete and Darius discuss and debate whether Russ returning next season is viable, whether a threshold exists in a potential deal, and how the futures of LeBron, Anthony Davis, and Darvin Ham all impact what comes next.

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Restless Stars Jul 25, 2022

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From increased player movement to the more openness of players discussing their mental health challenges and everything in between, the nature of player happiness and its impacts on the NBA have become more and more important in recent years. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss these topics, how they've evolved over the years, and how they see them impacting the league today and moving forward.

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Next Domino Jul 22, 2022

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Will Kevin Durant actually get traded? Can a Donovan Mitchell trade be the domino that triggers more deals around the league -- including a potential Lakers trade? Pete and Darius discuss how KD's trade request reminds them of Kobe asking out in 2007, Mitchell's status in the league and how a Knicks deal could work, and why the Lakers might be lurking in the background of these bigger potential deals as hopeful beneficiaries.

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Future Firsts Jul 20, 2022

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How valuable is your future 1st round pick? This is a question the Hawks and T'Wolves just answered for themselves by making blockbuster trades for win-now players and one the Lakers will need to answer as they explore their own roster construction heading into next season. It's also a question the Pelicans, Jazz, and Thunder will need to answer in their own way as they stockpile future picks in the hopes of drafting their next great player. Pete, Mike, and Darius have an open ended discussion about how to value these picks moving forward and what infrastructure the Lakers have in place to help build out a contending team while accounting for the value of future picks.

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Around the League Jul 19, 2022

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What move this NBA offseason has stood out the most? Did the Wolves trade for Rudy Gobert or the Hawks trade for Dejounte Murray push them into the next tier? Does the Celtics trade for Malcom Brogdon or their signing of Danilo Gallinari make them favorites? What does losing Jalen Brunson mean to the Mavericks? How have the 76ers moves impacted their title chances? Pete, Mike, and Darius answer these questions and many more as they review the many moves of this NBA offseason so far.

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4-Out Jul 18, 2022

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What did we learn from the Lakers summer league offense and how it might translate to what the team does when the real season begins? Whether it's needing a shooting big man, how offensive floor spacing helps transition defense, or why big man mobility is so useful, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss what they've learned about what the Lakers want to do offensively and how some of their roster moves facilitate them doing it. Then later, the guys discuss the rule change around the "take foul" and whether they agree with the change.

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Limbo Jul 15, 2022

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Lakers leadership reportedly insist they're still not done building the roster for this upcoming season, but the summer continues to move forward and any reported potential roster moves appear to be more rumor than reality. Pete and Darius discuss the limbo the team (and its fans) find themselves in and what it means to navigate this part of the offseason that still has this much uncertainty. Later, the guys discuss the different options the team has for next season's roster and whether they think last season's performance impacts wanting a roster built around 3 stars.

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