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PART 2: How optimistic are you that Rob Pelinka can pull this off? Jun 11, 2026

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Anthony asks the million-dollar question to Trevor: The Lakers have A TON riding on this summer. How confident are you that it will go as they're hoping it will?

FULL: The (latest) definitive Austin Reaves conversation Jun 10, 2026

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Anthony and Harrison discuss Austin Reaves' season, the consistent progress he's made as a pro and the impossible decision the Lakers have ahead of them this summer.

PART 1: Is Austin's contract the biggest decision the Lakers have this summer? Jun 10, 2026

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Whatever number the Lakers re-sign Austin Reaves to is going to tell us a lot about the kind of roster Luka Doncic is going to have for at least the next year or so. Anthony and Harrison debate whether this is the biggest decision the Lakers have facing them this offseason, then look back on the season Reaves just had.

PART 2: We're aware of the defensive concerns with Luka and Austin, we promise Jun 10, 2026

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Listeners keep commenting as if those of us who cover the team aren't aware of Austin (and Luka's) weaknesses, especially defensively. The guys discuss those concerns and what needs to be done to supplement them. And if it does become clear the ceiling on this roster is too low, what can be done to maintain flexibility after Austin's big raise this summer.

FULL: Spurs-Knicks recap; Lakers culture needs work; Giannis stuff; Q&A Jun 09, 2026

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Raj stops by for the first time in a little while and, as per usual, the guys wander around in a really fun convo.

PART 1: Spurs stun Knicks Jun 09, 2026

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Anthony and Raj recap a game three thriller between the Spurs and Knicks. Anthony can't hold back from laughing at a certain someone ruining the Knicks' vibes.

PART 2: The REAL lesson from these playoffs is... Jun 09, 2026

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As much as we'd like for the Lakers to be able to play a certain way or for the roster to sit at a certain caliber next season, Anthony thinks the real lesson from these playoffs is how critical organizational culture is. Raj agrees.

PART 3: The Lakers need to start developing and keeping talent Jun 09, 2026

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If a team is going to reach the heights of those franchises still in real pursuit of a championship, they'll need to develop talent and keep them longer term than the Lakers have.

PART 4: Q&A Jun 09, 2026

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Anthony and Raj wrap up their conversation with a Q&A with the audience, which included a question about the relationship they'd like to see between the Lakers and their superstar.

HOOK: Austin wants his max; Anthony and Pete's heated LeBron debate; Myles Turner; Q&A Jun 05, 2026

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This is a loaded episode, which features a discussion about Austin Reaves' contract and the complications it comes with. From there, they get into some new reporting on LeBron's contract and potential destination -- which leads to one of the more fiery debated Pete and Anthony have had in a little while. Anthony offers Pete his thinking on Myles Turner, then they answer some quick questions from the audience.

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