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Lakers handle Kings even without LeBron, AD, Reaves Oct 12, 2023

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Anthony can't get enough of this team. He heaps praise on D'Angelo Russell, the multiple wing looks presented, how they're taking advantage of the math and just generally how professional this team looks. He also has been pleasantly surprised by Jaxson Hayes, who shined in his start even against Damontas Sabonis.

Anthony finally talks out the rotation he thinks makes the most sense Oct 11, 2023

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Anthony and Raj talk through the rotation they think makes the most sense for the Lakers, which allows Anthony to finally figure out the identity he wants for both the starters and the bench unit. This involves an analogy involving the 2004 classic "300," which, you guessed it, Raj hasn't seen.

The Lakers are finally a modern NBA team Oct 11, 2023

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Anthony and Raj marvel at the Lakers finally warming to the concept of math in the sport of basketball. This team is going to be difficult to defend. Raj also explains how he's somehow right that there always was a good team in there somewhere. Then, in the surprise of all surprises, Raj pushes back against some of Anthony and Sabreena's optimism from yesterday's episodes.

Sabreena Merchant on the Lakers' backup center decision, WNBA Finals Oct 10, 2023

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Anthony and Sabreena wrap up their conversation with a debate over who should be the Lakers' backup center. They then turn their attention to the WNBA MVP results and the finals series currently underway and how both those things point to an incredibly bright future for women's basketball.

Anthony is starting to buy into D'Angelo Russell Oct 10, 2023

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Anthony has really liked what he's heard and seen about or from D'Angelo Russell. He explains why he's buying into a guard who was once seen as nothing more than future contract matching fodder to Sabreena Merchant (The Athletic). The Dodgers also lost a playoff game that hurt both Anthony and Sabreena's souls.

Sabreena Merchant on who should be the Lakers' fifth starter Oct 10, 2023

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The Lakers started a different small forward in their second preseason game. Taurean Prince stepped in and looked quite good, which led Anthony and Sabreena Merchant (The Athletic) to discuss who they think should be the fifth starter after D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. They did so while the Dodgers lost another playoff game, so that launched a separate conversation, as well.

'Ahsoka' finale recap Oct 05, 2023

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With "Ahsoka" now finished, Anthony and Aaron recap the finale and the series as a whole. What did they think of the show? What kind of groundwork did it lay for Star Wars moving forward? Where did it fall short?

How have Rui Hachimura and Max Christie looked in camp thus far? Oct 05, 2023

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With camp underway, Anthony is curious how Rui Hachimura and Max Christie have looked. He explains why he has his eye on them specifically. Christie appears to be on the Alex Caruso/Austin Reaves career path, but Darvin Ham might have to work to get him minutes if what Aaron says is true.

Go ahead, Lakers fans, be optimistic Oct 05, 2023

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In their final conversation before everyone gets to see the Lakers play (Saturday), Anthony and Aaron explain why it's perfectly fine to head into this season with a sense of real optimism about this team. Yes, the top of the league is stacked (and matching up with them is going to be difficult), but as is, the Lakers have a punchers chance against anyone, and we know they'll improve if they need to.

Jason Timpf on Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell... and 'Ahsoka' Oct 05, 2023

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Anthony and Jason continue their conversation about the Lakers and, specifically, about their two starting guards. Is there a concern about Austin Reaves getting picked on? Can D'Angelo Russell play well enough to stick around beyond the deadline? What kind of deal would the guys envision if one is to be made? Then, the segue to a galaxy far, far away to discuss this season of "Ahsoka."

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