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Appateaser: The real takeaway from all the locker room turmoil reporting Jan 05, 2024

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As promised, we're clipping important portions of the show and calling them Appateasers (Anthony will explain on today's Happy Hour). Today's 'Teaser is a macro takeaway from all the reporting about the locker room. At some point, communication broke down and enough people said they'd had enough.

Darvin Ham lost the locker room Jan 05, 2024

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Anthony and Aaron react to reports that paint a pretty bleak picture for Darvin Ham. How did things go from that magical run to a locker room that doesn't seem to trust its head coach? Also, if you've been listening to this show for the last couple months, none of this should surprise you. Anthony adds his couple cents to today's reports.

Final Happy Hour of 2023 Dec 29, 2023

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2023 was actually a pretty successful year for the Lakers, as Anthony explains. He looks back on the year that was, then ahead to the year that might be. He then takes questions from Twitter and the comment section.

Lakers get much-needed good vibes win over Hornets Dec 29, 2023

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Anthony recaps a nice, comfortable blowout. Didn't always look like that would be the case, but we got there. He discusses the bench extending the lead, Rui Hachimura stepping into the starting group, and how that move from Darvin Ham might only further the gap between him and Austin Reaves.

Is Darvin Ham's seat getting hot? BTS on Anthony's starting lineup scoop Dec 28, 2023

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Anthony and Aaron start the show with a quick explanation on the lengthy absence. Again, we are deeply sorry. We'll make sure Anthony never gets sick again. Then, they take you behind the scenes on the lineup story Anthony broke over the weekend and how it came to be. From there, they break down the new starting group and discuss what it signals now and why some in the locker room are annoyed with Darvin Ham's coaching. Finally, they have a lengthy discussion on whether Ham's seat is getting warm, whether it should be, and his standing in the organization in general.

Rui Hachimura needs more minutes Dec 22, 2023

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After a(nother) conversation about D'Angelo Russell, Anthony and Aaron wonder aloud why Rui Hachimura seemingly can't crack the rotation more regularly.

It's time to have the Darvin Ham conversation Dec 22, 2023

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Anthony and Aaron react to the Lakers losing to the Wolves but it turns into a conversation about Darvin Ham. It's a little uncomfortable, and Ham isn't doing enough to quite the doubters (like Anthony).

Raj has had enough with these Lakers Dec 21, 2023

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Honestly, we're all going to get out of the way and let Raj cook here.

Jon Krawczynski on the Wolves turnaround, upcoming Lakers matchup, and the D'Angelo Russell experience Dec 21, 2023

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Anthony welcomes Jon Krawczynski (The Athletic) to discuss the season the Minnesota Timberwolves are having and how important organizational culture is. Then, the guys preview Lakers-Wolves Thursday and why it's a particularly fun matchup. The wrap with a conversation about the D'Angelo Russell experience and everything it can entail, both good and bad.

Why are the Lakers such a different team outside the In-Season Tournament? Dec 20, 2023

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Anthony talks to Aaron about the Lakers outside the In-Season Tournament. Why is there such a stark contrast? Then, they talk about LeBron James' and Anthony Davis' minutes and whether they're concerned about how they're racking them up. Finally, they wrap by continuing Anthony's reporting on D'Angelo Russell and potential tension in the locker room.

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