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PART 3: If Milwaukee jumps right into rebuild mode, trading Giannis to the Lakers makes sense May 20, 2026

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More often than not, owners don't let their front offices go straight into a rebuild after trading a superstar. If that trend continues, the Lakers don't have much of a chance at Giannis. If Milwaukee does accept their new reality, then a Lakers package makes some sense.

FULL: Luka finishes distant fourth for MVP; Conference finals thoughts; MAILBAG May 19, 2026

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Anthony explains why there was a bit of a break between episodes, then discusses Luke Doncic finishing so far behind the top three in MVP voting results. From there, he offers up some macro-level thoughts on the teams left heading into the conference finals. Finally, he opens the iTunes mailbag and answers some questions and comments from the live chat.

PART 1: Luka MVP voting results exemplify Lakers voter fatigue May 19, 2026

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Anthony uses Luka finishing so far behind in the MVP voting results to explain why he's so fed up with this process on the whole.

PART 2: How to build around Luka and Austin (who isn't going anywhere) May 19, 2026

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Anthony explains why he'd be shocked to see Austin Reaves anywhere other than back with the Lakers and then segues from there to a discussion about how the Lakers will need to build around he and Luka Doncic.

PART 3: The Lakers can't just let everyone walk whenever they don't win a championship May 19, 2026

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Anthony has seen the comments since the season ended and explains why just letting guys walk isn't in the Lakers' best interests heading into the summer. No, they don't need to run it back either, but a good offseason will need to feature more nuance.

FULL: Jovan Buha on whether last season was a success; Offseason predictions May 15, 2026

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Anthony and Jovan look back on last season after he realized he never really has to this point. Was last year a success? Well, kind of. Mostly, sure, but only kind of. From there, they dive into the top stories facing the Lakers this summer: LeBron's future, Austin's contract and how they'll need to improve the roster around them.

PART 1: Was last season a success for the Lakers? May 15, 2026

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In most ways, the Lakers had a fairly successful season. They won more games. They advanced further in the playoffs. Key figures took tangible steps forward. And yet... there's this nagging voice in the back of Anthony's head telling him it was solid, but...

PART 2: What is a fair number on Austin; Where to start: Wing or center? May 15, 2026

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Anthony has believed a while now that the Lakers need to start at center when upgrading this roster, but Jovan makes a solid case for starting on the wing. Before that, they wrap up their LeBron convo and try to figure out the ideal Austin Reaves contract.

FULL: ESPN dropped a new LeBron-Lakers report and it might kill Harrison May 14, 2026

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Anthony and Harrison marvel at the newest dramatic morsels from ESPN about LeBron James and the Lakers. Unfortunately for Harrison, every time he laughs, he is thrown directly into a coughing fit and, well, there's a lot of laughing in this one.

PART 1: Game Ball-gate May 14, 2026

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Where does LeBron put all the game balls he's gotten over the years?

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