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What does the James Harden trade mean for the Lakers; Christian Wood is changing the Lakers' identity Oct 31, 2023

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Anthony and Aaron discuss the basketball side of the James Harden trade and how the Clippers now match up against the Lakers. Anthony still doesn't believe in them. The Clippers are too small, which offers a perfect segue into the Lakers now potentially playing bigger thanks to Christian Wood stepping up. The guys examine what he's brought and then Anthony asks about Max Christie, plus gives a theory on what might be going on with his minutes.

James Harden was finally traded; Anthony isn't impressed Oct 31, 2023

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With news dropping late last night that James Harden would finally be be joining the Clippers, Anthony explains why this is a perfect fit, but not in the way Clippers fans might be hoping. He and Aaron disagree on a couple things as they take a look at the fallout in Philly and how Harden did business compared to, say, Damian Lillard.

Lakers vanquish Magic; Anthony Davis, still v good; D'Angelo Russell dunked! Oct 31, 2023

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Anthony recaps a tough win against an upstart Magic team that looked poised on several occasions to upset the Lakers at home. Anthony Davis led the way with a big night. D'Angelo Russell hit some huge shots. LeBron James continues to amaze. Austin Reaves continues to, well, not amaze.

Lakers lose in OT to Kings; Darvin Ham found his Avery Bradley Oct 30, 2023

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Darvin Ham is really trying to make fetch (Gabe Vincent) happen. Fetch isn't going to happen. Anthony is already pretty fed up with this aspect of Ham's rotations even if he understands some of the issues Ham has been running into. He explains some of why this team feels a little disjointed but also makes it clear that Ham needs to move away from what appears to be an idealogical approach (playing small).

Is Christian Wood's defense legit? Oct 27, 2023

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Anthony (re)introduces a show concept that he'll be doing every Friday, with your help. Today, a listener (shouts to KRSwishh) wanted to know how he felt about Christian Wood's improved focus on defense, so... Anthony talked about Wood's defense and offered an analogy to figure out the likelihood that this continues. Same goes for D'Angelo Russell. He then quickly recaps the week that was and looks ahead to next week.

Wasn't pretty, but the Lakers got their first win of the season Oct 27, 2023

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Anthony reacts to the first win of the 2023-'24 season. Yes, the Lakers made us sweat it out, but given that it's a divisional opponent at home, they needed it. Anthony Davis bounced back. LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant sure was fun. Christian Wood! What Austin Reaves needs to do to look more comfortable. What the hell was Darvin Ham thinking with all those Gabe Vincent minutes? Plus, some picks for a fun Friday night of hoops courtesy of Sleeper.

LeBron wants to play point; Chuck grills Adam Silver; AD needs to dominate vs. Phoenix Oct 26, 2023

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In classic Anthony-and-Aaron fashion, this episode sure does wander. First, they start with a viral clip of LeBron James reminding Phil Handy he can play point guard. Should he, is the question. Then, after Anthony credits Charles Barkley for pushing Adam Silver on the NBA's domestic violence policies, the guys discuss that situation and how they think the league can do better. They segue awkwardly to tonight's game against Phoenix, in which Anthony thinks Anthony Davis needs to dominate.

Lakers look to bounce back vs. shorthanded Suns; Anthony Davis needs this one Oct 26, 2023

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Anthony wraps up what's left of the discussion about opening night. He offers a couple more notes and a little more explanation for the guys some of you think he was a little too hard on after Tuesday night. Then, he looks ahead to a matchup with the Phoenix Suns, who might not have Devin Booker and/or Bradley Beal. Anthony Davis needs this one. We need him to need it. He finishes with a trip around the league on a busy night and laughs at the Chicago Bulls.

Matt Moore on Lakers-Nuggets; How to bet the Lakers this year Oct 25, 2023

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Anthony and fan favorite Matt Moore discuss the sights and sounds from opening night. The Nuggets beat the Lakers, though Matt and Anthony somewhat disagree on why. What they do agree on is how the Lakers need more from Anthony Davis, especially if LeBron James' limits are going to be limited the way Darvin Ham said they might after the game. They wrap with a few minutes on how to bet the Lakers this year and which kinds of matchups they'll play well in.

Lakers drop opener to Nuggets; Anthony Davis disappears in second half; LeBron still looks like LeBron (but for fewer minutes) Oct 25, 2023

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Anthony discusses an interesting game between the Nuggets and Lakers that went just about as he thought heading in, with a couple details that certainly felt noteworthy. He talks about Anthony Davis disappearing in the second half -- especially painful given what Nikola Jokic did. He offered some additional context as to why that happened. He also talked about D'Angelo Russell's disappointing night. On a lighter note, LeBron James looked great and Cam Reddish and Christian Wood pleasantly surprised.

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