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PART 2: Does the context matter anymore? May 01, 2026

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Yes, it sucks to be nervous going into tonight's game, but at the same time, if you would've told us the Lakers would hold a 3-2 lead given the odds they were facing, that'd be a win in and of itself. And yet... here we stand. Should the context matter? Or is that coping?

FULL: Lakers blow it; Austin returns; Houston's big adjustment; Q&A Apr 30, 2026

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Anthony recaps a weird game, discusses Houston's big adjustment, analyzes Austin Reaves' return to the court and then wraps with a Q&A with a feisty live audience.

PART 1: Houston's biggest adjustment so far Apr 30, 2026

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Game five was defined by great Houston shooting and a complete abandonment of the offensive boards by them -- a total course correct from their identity much of the season. Anthony explains the move, what else he saw from the game and whether he thinks the Lakers have a counter-punch.

PART 2: "I'm too sad to play Kirby" Apr 30, 2026

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Anthony explains why this was probably LeBron's second least impactful game of the series (ok he said least but it was late and he meant second-least) so far, then dives into questions and comments from the live audience.

PART 3: Let's not overreact to this (albeit brutal) loss Apr 30, 2026

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Anthony wraps up the show's questions from the live audience, and they weren't in the best mood. So, Anthony pushed back on some of the doom and gloom about individual guys as the Lakers look ahead to this summer.

FULL: Austin's return nears; KD's return, not so much; EOY voting results show Lakers tax Apr 29, 2026

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Reports are that Austin Reaves' return is looking pretty good for game five. The reports on Kevin Durant's are less positive. Anthony consider this a "please-win" game, also because of how OKC looked in sweeping the Suns. The guys react to the voting breakdown for the NBA's Executive of the Year award.

PART 1: Austin Reaves' return is undeniably a good thing Apr 29, 2026

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Contrary to some pockets in the Lakers fan base's beliefs, Austin Reaves coming back would be great for the Lakers. Anthony and Harrison explain why.

PART 2: Exec of the year votes help prove Lakers tax Apr 29, 2026

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The guys wrap up their conversation about OKC as The Empire and turn their attention to Brad Stephens winning exec of the year and, maybe more notably, Rob Pelinka receiving a single third place vote.

FULL: MAILBAG - LeBron's future with the Lakers; How to build to beat OKC; Q&A Apr 28, 2026

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In a loaded mailbag/Q&A session, Anthony answers questions about LeBron James' future with the Lakers, how he'd build around Luka Doncic with OKC in mind, what the rotations should look like with Austin Reaves potentially back and more.

PART 1: Has this run improved the chances LeBron comes back? (yes, but...) Apr 28, 2026

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The Lakers have been a super tight group dating back to the beginning of March. LeBron James has been a big part of that. Have these couple months changed the chances that he returns next season? Anthony explains whjy he thinks so, but that the Lakers must set aside any pettiness if they want him back.

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