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GWF PART 1: Based on preseason, are the Lakers actually going for it this year? Oct 21, 2025

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Anthony, Pete and Jovan look back on preseason and training camp as a means to try to figure out their expectations for this season. Anthony brings up a notion that's been bugging him about the difference between the Lakers' words and actions this summer. It wasn't all doom and gloom, though, as the guys discussed the things they most liked from this last month.

GWF PART 2: Raj Chipalu, Khobi Price join the panel to preview this Lakers season Oct 21, 2025

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Anthony, Pete and Jovan welcome Khobi Price (OC Register) and Raj Chipalu (SB Nation) to discuss the storylines they think will most thoroughly define this season. Jovan is concerned about the defense. Pete wants to learn who fits with Luka. Anthony wants to know what kind of season to expect from LeBron.

FULL: Final preseason thoughts; JJ overthinks starters; Mailbag Oct 20, 2025

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Anthony starts with some macro-level thoughts about this underwhelming Lakers preseason and training camp, which segues pretty naturally into JJ Redick's weird choice for the fifth starter. From there, he dives into the mailbags, where the vibes aren't exactly immaculate.

PART 1: JJ Redick went and did a Darvin Oct 20, 2025

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Anthony isn't thrilled with the starting group JJ Redick is going to go with on opening night and has noticed a few similarities between Redick and his predecessor.

PART 2: MAILBAG - Will LeBron ask for a trade at some point this season? Oct 20, 2025

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Anthony wraps up his conversation about Rob, JJ and the front office, then dives into a question from the mailbag about how LeBron might handle this season.

THE HOOK: Dress rehearsal preview; Managing LeBron's injury; Training camp takeaways; Season preview Oct 17, 2025

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In loaded show, Anthony and Pete preview the Lakers' final preseason game, which they're considering a dress rehearsal. From there, they discuss LeBron's injury and how the Lakers will manage his absence. They look back on training camp and wonder whether their expectations for it were too high. Finally, they discuss the season ahead and outline the spectrum of outcomes they could see with this team.

PART 1: How will the Lakers handle LeBron's absence? Oct 17, 2025

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Anthony and Pete briefly preview tonight's "dress rehearsal," then discuss how they think the Lakers can or will stay afloat while LeBron is out with his back issues.

PART 2: Has this preseason changed your expectations for this team? Oct 17, 2025

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The guys look back on a somewhat disappointing preseason and training camp and then debate their expectations of the team heading into the season. Anthony remains a hater.

FULL: Mailbag - Lakers sale update; Adou Thiero latest; Dalton Knecht's future Oct 17, 2025

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Anthony dives into the mailbags way later in the week than usual because of the preseason schedule. This week, listeners wanted to know what's up with the Lakers sale, Adou Thiero's progress from knee surgery, and a ton more.

PART 1: Any update on the Lakers sale? Oct 17, 2025

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Anthony dives into the mailbags and listeners want to know what the deal is with the Lakers' impending sale.