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Not Quite 36 Questions to Fall in Lakers Love May 03, 2019

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In this mega-crossover event on the Silver Screen & Roll Podcast network, Christian Rivas of "Can You Dig It" and Sasha Ashall (a.k.a. The Machine) of "I Love Basketball" do that weird exercise that Buzzfeed and the New York Times were obsessed with for a while where two strangers ask each other 36 personal questions and by the end of it they should be in love. The two now-friends (spoilers!) play a Lakers-themed version of nowhere near 36 questions with the end goal of becoming linked through their mutual love of the Lakers. A fun game for Lakers Twitter mutuals or frankly anyone you meet at the bar! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How does the rest of the NBA view Rob Pelinka and the rest of the Lakers? May 01, 2019

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On today’s show, Harrison and Alex talked about where the Lakers are at now, how they got here, and the questions facing the organization moving forward. How does the league perceive the team? In the wake of mixed reporting on their perception, it’s a key question that will be answered to some degree this summer. Also, Harrison and Alex are in agreement that Tyronn Lue has the best basketball case for being named the team’s next head coach, but also discussed an interesting theory from Alex on one reason why it’s not safe to call him a perfect choice just yet. They also delved into Larry Nance, Jr. addressing that report about him and Rob Pelinka, and the growing feeling that Pelinka’s perception around the league isn’t all negative, and actually appears a little mixed. Then, they wrapped up with a new game centered on Magic Johnson’s tweets. You won’t want to miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How long can LeBron James stay patient with the Lakers? Apr 29, 2019

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LeBron James says there is no beef between him and Lakers management, but will that last if they strike out in free agency this summer? Christian Rivas and Sabreena Merchant talk through it in our first crossover episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 30 podcast: Are the Lakers going to settle for Boogie Cousins, Kurt and Linda Rambis being a part of the coaching search, plus Monty Williams or Tyronn Lue? with Sportsnet 650's Marcus Fitzgerald Apr 26, 2019

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In this episode, Jas is joined by Sportsnet 650's Marcus Fitzgerald. To kick things off, the guys talk about the Lakers front office situation and the recent report that Magic Johnson was accidentally cc'd on emails between owner Jeanie Buss and GM Rob Pelinka, as if they have never used the internet before. With an NBA executive saying the Lakers or Knicks will get Boogie Cousins as a consolation prize, Marcus and Jas discuss if taking on the injured big man on a short term deal makes sense for the team, or will they be better off preserving their cap space for a run at Anthony Davis in 2020? Also on this episode, they look into the latest news surrounding the Lakers coaching search. With the usual suspects being joined by Joey and Jesse Buss, as well as Kurt and Linda Rambis, Marcus and Jas go over the Lakers aging methods when it comes to hiring for key roles in the organization. The podcast wraps up with a discussion about Monty Williams, Tyronn Lue and Juwan Howard as the next potential head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can You Dig It? Ep. 24: Would LeBron James consider leaving Los Angeles? Apr 25, 2019

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This Lakers team isn't the one LeBron James signed with last summer. Would he consider leaving Los Angeles? If so, what a trade package for him look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show Tiempo: Lakers breakdown with The Big Lead's Ryan Phillips Apr 24, 2019

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This week Alex is joined by Senior writer for the Big Lead, Ryan Phillips. Phillips covers the Lakers/NBA and is a diehard Lakers fan. They talk about their initial excitement in the summer of 2018 when LeBron James signed with Los Angeles and what went wrong this season. Alex asks Ryan why the Lakers seem to be operating in reverse. Why are the Lakers looking for a head coach without replacing Magic Johnson and uncertainty around the future of GM Rob Pelinka? Then Ryan tells Alex who the best head coach is for the Lakers going forward. And finally, Ryan makes his predictions. Who will be in the Lakers front office for the 2019-20 season, who will be the head coach and which free agents will sign with the Lakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lake Show: Has Magic Johnson been the Lakers shadow executive all along? Apr 23, 2019

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Right as Harrison and Anthony were finishing up with their recording, news dropped via TMZ of the lawsuit against Luke Walton. There is not nearly enough information out there on the subject, but we wanted to address it as best we could. From there, we segue awkwardly to the latest on the Lakers front office, coaching search and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I Love Basketball: Entering The Lakers Postseason Dreamscape Apr 22, 2019

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In this episode of “I Love Basketball”, Sabreena and Sasha go through the latest Lakers news, including the surprisingly deliberate search for a new head coach and the theoretical ‘shadow executive’ who may be swooping in to save the franchise. Then, inspired by the first round of the NBA playoffs, they engage in a thought experiment by imagining an alternate timeline in which the Lakers qualified for the postseason this year. They discuss what that would mean for the team’s young players, how they would fare, and what sorts of flaws would be exposed in the crucible of a seven-game series. Finally, they talk about how making the playoffs this year would have impacted the way we view LeBron James and his legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 30 podcast: Rumors that some of Kawhi Leonard's teammates in Toronto believe he is heading to L.A., the 2019 NBA free agency class and who will be running the Lakers next season? with guest Harrison Faigen Apr 19, 2019

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In this episode, Jas is joined by Silver Screen and Roll's Harrison Faigen. With rumors that some of Kawhi Leonard's Raptors teammates believe the NBA superstar is leaving for Los Angeles this offseason, the guys breakdown whether that means Leonard will be joining the Lakers or Clippers. Following that Harrison and Jas look at the loaded NBA free agency class and which of the superstars could end up in the purple and gold next season. Another topic covered in this episode is how the Lakers have handled the franchise since Magic Johnson stepped down and what it means for Rob Pelinka. With the team being a soap opera the entire season, Harrison and Jas talk about what different approaches the team can take to gain some stability. To wrap things up, the guys look into the latest Lakers coaching rumors, including Monty Williams, Tyronn Lue and Juwan Howard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can You Dig It? Ep. 24: Who's going to step up and lead the Lakers? Apr 18, 2019

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It's been a week since Magic Johnson's resignation and the Lakers don't have his replacement lined up. What's the hold up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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