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FULL: OKC tops Pacers; Dort is annoying; Desmond Bane trade; Brook Lopez noise Jun 17, 2025

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We're soooooo close. At most, there are only two games left in the Finals and we've already gotten out first blockbuster trade, as the Memphis Grizzlies sent Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. Anthony and Raj talk about game five, why people don't like the Thunder, the Desmond Bane trade and its impact on the Lakers and more.

PART ONE: OKC takes control of the series, Haliburton struggles Jun 17, 2025

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Well, OKC is one win away from an NBA championship. The guys detail how this latest game went and where they think the series goes from here.

PART TWO: What the Desmond Bane trade means for the Lakers Jun 17, 2025

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Anthony and Raj both saw plenty of Lakers fans wonder what Austin Reaves' return in a trade could possibly be if Desmond Bane could fetch four first rounders. They both explain why it doesn't really work that way and also discuss how interesting it is to compare the returns on star players and stars in their roles.

PART THREE: We have a new center name... Jun 17, 2025

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Anthony and Raj discuss the Brook Lopez noise after Anthony tells the story about how he found out Lopez was not exactly in a hurry to stick around long-term with the Lakers. From there, they discuss the approach they'd prefer the Lakers take at that position.

FULL: Buy-low trade, free agency candidates; the Dalton Knecht debate; Finals predictions Jun 13, 2025

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It's a Hook Friday, so Anthony and Pete send you off into the weekend with some thoughts on which buy-low type players they think should be on the Lakers' radar.

PART ONE: Buy-low trade targets; Christian Koloko, Dalton Knecht conversations Jun 13, 2025

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PART TWO: What the Lakers have to do to effectively buy low and maximize value Jun 13, 2025

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Anthony makes a macro-level point about how the Lakers can maximize any buy-low move they make. From there, the guys dig into some potential free agents flying under the radar, then give their thoughts on these Finals.

Anthony, Jovan on Austin's trade market, a fun hypothetical from last trade deadline Jun 13, 2025

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Anthony hopped on Jovan Buha's show yesterday and, in this sneak preview, discussed who or what kind of player the guys would trade Austin Reaves for. They also addressed a fun hypothetical from a listener who wondered what the Lakers may have done at least year's trade deadline had they not made the Luka Doncic trade.

REPORT: Don't close the door on LeBron James' player option yet (narrated) Jun 13, 2025

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Most people around the league consider it most likely that LeBron James will opt into the second year of his contract this summer, but based on some of the stuff Anthony has been hearing, he anticipates James could take a couple other paths. He explains each scenario and their impact on the Lakers' summer.

REPORT: Knicks haven't called Lakers to talk to JJ Redick (narrated) Jun 13, 2025

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With the Knicks seemingly calling everyone who may be happy with their head coach to see if they can pry said coach away from them, Anthony offers what he knows about the situation and explains how the Lakers may handle this situation should the Knicks come calling.

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