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Who can the Lakers target with the Disabled Player Exception? Sep 12, 2019

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After losing DeMarcus Cousins for the season, the Lakers have an exception they can use to add some talent to their roster, but who's out there that qualifies for it? Christian and Jacob sort through the short list of players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should Anthony Davis play the 4 or 5 for the Lakers? Sep 11, 2019

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This week Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss Anthony Davis desire to play the 4 for the Lakers and not the 5. They also talk about his interview with Yahoo! Sports where he said he wants defensive player of the year. The Alex's then talk about whether or not they believe Dwight Howard has truly changed this time around. Plus will Dwyane Wade be a Laker this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lake Show -- Lakers apply for DPE for DeMarcus Cousins, Andre Iguodala's agent responds Sep 10, 2019

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First, Anthony and Harrison discuss what it means that the Lakers are applying for a disabled played exception for DeMarcus Cousins and the funny report that followed, then they cover Anthony Davis' latest quotes and the bar he's setting for himself. They ended the show by opening up the iTunes mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 30: LeBron's motivation for the coming season, Dwight Howard says he isn't concerned with criticism from Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, plus Kobe doesn't want to help recruit free agents. With Marcus Fitzgerald Sep 09, 2019

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In this episode, Jas is joined by Marcus Fitzgerald of Sportsnet 650. They kick things off by sharing their thoughts on NFL opening weekend. They follow that up by discussing the workout video released by Klutch Sports showing LeBron James looking lean and silky smooth during a pickup game, including Danny Green, Alex Caruso and Quinn Cook. With LeBron using the term, "revenge season", on Instagram, Marcus and Jas discuss what would be considered a successful season for the King. Following that, the guys get into Dwight Howard saying he isn't phased by criticism from Laker greats Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. Although Dwight is saying all the right things, does he still let outside noise bother him? Plus how can he redeem himself with Laker fans after his previous sting with the team. To wrap things up, Marcus and Jas talk about Kobe saying that he doesn't help Rob Pelinka recruit players to Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How will the Lakers load manage? Plus more from the mailbag Sep 05, 2019

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With Jacob on vacation, Christian answers some questions from the mailbag about the offseason, Dwight Howard and how the Lakers plan on load managing their roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 30: ESPN gives the Lakers the fourth-best odds to win the NBA title, LeBron James and Anthony Davis' MVP odds, Alex Caruso, plus Kobe dropping 55 on Michael Jordan and the Wizards Sep 02, 2019

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In this episode, Jas is joined by Ali Behpoornia of Silver Screen and Roll as well as Lakers Film Room. To kick things off, Ali and Jas discuss ESPN's preseason expert picks that saw them give the Lakers the fourth-best odds to win the NBA championship. The guys share their thoughts on if this is a fair ranking and how the Lakers stack up against the loaded Western Conference. Following that, Ali and Jas talk about LeBron James and Anthony Davis' MVP odds for the upcoming season and who could be some sleeper picks. With expectations high for Alex Caruso, they get into what would be considered a successful season for the point guard and how he fits into the rotation. With all the buzz about Dwight Howard lately, Ali and Jas discuss how the big man will fit into the Lakers plans and what he needs to do to keep his spot on the roster. They wrap things up with the age old debate on how they rank Kobe, LeBron and Michael Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ILYBB: Who are the most likable Lakers of all time? Aug 30, 2019

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On this episode of "I Love Basketball", Sabreena once again tries to find a positive spin on this Lakers offseason, which is challenging with Sasha away on vacation. In The Machine's place, Sabreena invites a longtime Celtics fan, Joe Morgan of the Sporting News, to join the show and to figure out which Lakers transcended the historical rivalry and were still likable players for all NBA fans. They also discuss the latest update in the DeMarcus Cousins situation and how the NBA and its athletes address domestic violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Dwight Howard still a starting-caliber center? Aug 29, 2019

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Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee will battle at training camp for the starting center spot, and Jacob and Christian talk about what it would take for Howard to start over McGee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lake Show -- Welp. The Lakers signed Dwight Howard Aug 27, 2019

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Dwight Howard is back with the Lakers, does Anthony Davis have a shot at winning MVP, what do the Lakers need from Kyle Kuzma, and the fan reaction to Andrew Luck's retirement. WIth ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz. Aug 26, 2019

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In this episode, Jas is joined by ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz. To start things off, they discuss the Lakers bringing back Dwight Howard, six years after he bolted L.A. for Houston. Kevin and Jas get into how he can best fit in with this team and the impact of playing with LeBron and Anthony Davis will have on his mindset. The guys also talk about why he has struggled to find a home in the NBA over the last few seasons and the maturity issues that have plagued him. They then do a deep dive on what would be considered a successful season for Howard in Los Angeles. Following that, Kevin and Jas take some listener questions, including if Davis can win MVP and defensive MVP, plus how big of a role will Kyle Kuzma play for the Lakers this upcoming season. They look at the importance of Kuzma without Boogie Cousins and what the Lakers need from him in order to make a run at a championship. To wrap things up, Kevin and Jas share their thoughts on Andrew Luck being booed after word came out that he is retiring, and Kevin gives his opinion if the Lakers are a championship team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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