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PART 3: These losses hammer home how badly the Lakers need a trade Dec 02, 2025

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A listener asked near the end of the show how likely it is that the Lakers finish the season without making any trades. Anthony answers, then gives how he'd react if that is how this plays out. He also discusses the Lakers' poor transition play on both sides of the ball and why he doesn't think the sky is falling, but...

FULL: Trap game avoided; Seventh straight W; Q&A Dec 01, 2025

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Anthony recaps Lakers-Pelicans, marvels at Luka and Austin's offensive productivity, enjoys Ayton's game and zooms out at the streak the Lakers are currently on. Then, he opens up the discussion to the live audience and gets pretty metta about fandom.

PART 1: Seven straight Dec 01, 2025

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This felt like a trap game going in. The Lakers made sure it wasn't going to be one with the way they played in the first. Anthony recaps the game and explains why he was fairly happy with how it played out, for the most part.

PART 2: Remind yourself to have fun watching this team Dec 01, 2025

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The Lakers have won seven straight. They're the two seed in the west. Luka, Austin and LeBron are potentially figuring out how to play basketball at a level offensively we haven't really seen very often (if ever) before. Yes, there are some questions about this team. Still, remember to stop and smell the roses from time to time, too.

THE HOOK: Concerning starts; Season's favorites; Mavs/AD preview; Q&A Nov 28, 2025

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The Lakers' starters have looked iffy in ways many predicted. So when can they be changed? Anthony and Pete discuss that, then list a few of their favorite parts of this season so far. They quickly preview tonight's game against AD and the Mavs, then answer some questions from the live audience.

PART 1: At what point do we start worrying about the starters? Nov 28, 2025

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Anthony draws a comparison between his golf game and the starters. It hasn't looked great in predictable ways. The guys discuss at what point they'd make a change and the risks of doing so.

PART 2: Pete and Anthony's favorite parts of the season so far Nov 28, 2025

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The Lakers sit in the second seed in the west so clearly there's plenty to like. Anthony and Pete offer up a couple things they've particularly enjoyed, including: the beginnings of fourth quarters, hitting on their offseason gambles and the team's overall chemistry.

PART 3: Why Rob Pelinka isn't going anywhere anytime soon Nov 28, 2025

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The guys open the conversation up for a quick Q&A and listeners wanted to know about Rob Pelinka. Anthony and Pete explain that the Lakers PBO/GM is safe, even after the firings of both Buss brothers.

FULL: Anthony and Harrison on Lakers' various ceilings Nov 27, 2025

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After a great conversation about name choice, Anthony and Harrison discuss the Lakers' ceiling as currently constructed, what it would be with one trade and what they're capable of if they have the perfect trade deadline/buyout season. The guys also discuss the Lakers' win over the Clippers and, honestly a whole bunch of other random stuff.

PART 1: Anthony and Harrison take a trip down memory lane by way of a song they made Nov 27, 2025

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Yes, a song.