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LOWDOWN: Reaves, Ayton, Vando, Vincent impress in win over Warriors Oct 13, 2025

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The Lakers wrapped up the weekend with their first win of the preseason. There was plenty to like, even if you entered the festivities annoyed (as Anthony did) with the Lakers because of the decision to not play Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart.

FULL: Lakers pick up first preseason win; Reaves, Ayton, Vincent, Vando impress Oct 13, 2025

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The Lakers once again held Luka Doncic out of the game, as well as Marcus Smart. This annoyed Anthony but, once the game started, there was a lot to like. Anthony broke down the game, then answered questions from the live audience.

PART 1: Luka-less Lakers beat Steph-less Warriors Oct 13, 2025

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The Lakers picked up their first win of the preseason as Austin Reaves outdueled Brandin Podziemski. Anthony recaps the game, then reacts to Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart being held out again.

PART 2: Stop proposing Austin trades just to trade Austin Oct 13, 2025

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After yet another set of comments asking about trading Austin Reaves, Anthony says one key detail always seems to be missing from those ideas. This team would be a lot worse without Austin. It's time people accepted that.

LOWDOWN: LeBron's out; Rotation questions; Smart Update Oct 10, 2025

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The Lakers won't have LeBron at the beginning of the season and they're once again playing catchup. Anthony discusses the ambiguity surrounding James' injury, the rotation with him out, Marcus Smart's preseason availability and does so while celebrating that insane Dodgers win.

FULL: LeBron is out 3-4 weeks; Who are the new starters? More Giannis stuff Oct 10, 2025

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LeBron James will miss the start of the season with sciatica. So there's that. Anthony reacts to the news, then dives into the rotation without James. He then wonders why the Giannis rumors didn't register on the radar for anyone covering the Lakers. He wraps with a Q&A with the live audience.

PART 1: LeBron's out... Now what? Oct 10, 2025

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With LeBron out for roughly a month (at least), Anthony breaks down the rotation without, starting with, well, the starters.

PART 2: More Giannis stuff, Lauri Markannen as a trade target Oct 10, 2025

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After wrapping up the conversation about Giannis' situation and how it impacts the Lakers, Anthony is asked about Lauri Markannen. He answers that question before mentally preparing himself for the Dodgers game.

LOWDOWN: Where are the leaders on this team? In this organization? Oct 09, 2025

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The way this training camp has gone, and the seemingly inevitable slow start, all comes down to leadership. Anthony sums up this thoughts about that, then offers up a summary of the Dalton Knecht situation.

FULL: Lakers' culture is concerning; Dalton Knech's trade value is not great Oct 09, 2025

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With yet another set of quotes and updates from practice about who isn't practicing, Anthony is officially annoyed. He let's it rip. Then, he reacts to an Athletic report about Dalton Knecht's trade value and offers up what he's heard on that front. He wraps up with a quick Q&A.

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