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FULL: Yaron Weitzman on Lakers Dodgersification, Rob Pelinka's future May 22, 2026

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Anthony welcomed Yaron Weitzman back into The Lounge, this time to talk about his latest piece, which detailed Dodgers management helping modernize the Lakers. From the sound of things, the process isn't going as smoothly as some might hope, so the guys discuss why not and what it might mean for those involved.

PART 1: Can Mark Walter recreate what he's built with the Dodgers with Lakers people in place? May 22, 2026

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Anthony has spoken in the past about what Mark Walter wants to do with the Lakers and, with that process now underway, he brings in Yaron Weitzman (Yahoo!) to detail its early stages -- which don't seem to be going as well as everyone would like.

PART 2: The Rambi will outlive us all May 22, 2026

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Yaron noticed the reaction to Kurt Rambis being involved in the interviews for open positions with the Lakers and offers a fairly simple explanation for why that is still the case.

FULL: Spurs-Thunder tied up; More Giannis talk; Lakers front office rumors; Q&A May 21, 2026

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Anthony and Raj break down the series they've watched so far and marvel at the level of basketball they've seen from these two teams -- neither of which are 100%. From there, Anthony pitches Raj on Giannis. The guys detail some of the noise coming from the Lakers' efforts to build out the front office, then wrap with a Q&A.

PART 1: Good lord Spurs-Thunder is incredible May 21, 2026

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Anthony and Raj have loved this Spurs-Thunder series. Anthony can't believe how much he likes this Spurs team, though that might have more to do with how much he hates this Thunder squad.

PART 2: Giannis or depth? May 21, 2026

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Anthony once again makes the case for Giannis, this time to Raj -- who is against the idea. Anthony says he's gonna keep receipts on this one.

PART 3: Can we PLEASE get conference realignment? May 21, 2026

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Anthony and Raj wrap up the episode with some questions from the live audience, who all agreed Spurs-Thunder feels like the finals. Are we ever going to see the west properly represented in the playoffs by way of 1-16 seeding? (no, is the answer -- and it sucks)

FULL: Have these playoffs changed your mind on Giannis? May 20, 2026

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Anthony and Harrison's annoyance with Giannis' will-he, won't-he ask for a trade has come full circle because of the caliber of basketball the Lakers would have to play to compete with the likes of OKC and San Antonio. Anthony makes the case for trading for Giannis on several levels, including as a means to convince LeBron to take a little less.

PART 1: Alright hear us out... What about Giannis? May 20, 2026

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Anthony has watched these playoffs and walked away from them so far wondering how the Lakers can bring in the kind of upper tier talent that would bring them closer to the classes of the league. He can't believe he's making this case either, but what about Giannis?

PART 2: How can the Lakers get value contracts? May 20, 2026

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Anthony makes the case for Giannis with an additional benefit being value contracts the Lakers would sign if free agents look to latch onto a contending Lakers team.

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