The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast

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Your 2021-2022 Los Angeles Lakers Aug 05, 2021

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss how the Lakers were able to completely revamp their roster and why our expectations were so off. Later, they go through the recent Lakers signings using B-Ball Index's Player Profiles to see what each player can bring to the new-look Lakers.

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Russ Comes Home Aug 01, 2021

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Russell Westbrook trade. They start with the circumstances of the trade, the Buddy Hield trade that didn't happen, and then talk about how Russ will fit next to LeBron and Anthony Davis. Later, they bring up a handful of other Free Agents linked to the Lakers and start trying to speculate which players should/might sign with LA when Free Agency opens on Monday.

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Draft SZN Jul 29, 2021

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Tom Zayas & guest Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) discuss the upcoming draft and a few options the Lakers could take at the 22nd pick. Follow Mike's SubStack in the link below.

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Rumor SZN + FA Wings Jul 23, 2021

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss some recent rumors of the Lakers' interest in CP3, Russell Westbrook & how this offseason could be more unexpected than we think. Later, they dive into the potential FA Wing options for the Lakers' spending power, only to realize that... it's not pretty.

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FA Guards for the Mini-MLE Jul 17, 2021

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dive into the potential Guard candidates for the Mini-MLE, aka the Lakers one Free Agent bullet this offseason, and discuss which players could work (and why) and how the Guard rotation would fit around LeBron/AD.

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News + Sign & Trade Ideas Jul 10, 2021

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball catch up on a few recent things about Andre Drummond, Montrezl Harrell, Phil Handy, & a potential new Assistant Coach. Later, they discuss some sign & trade ideas that have been floating on Twitter and *why* sign & trade opportunities are so fickle.

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Lakers Hire Fizdale + Dennis Wants The Bag Jul 02, 2021

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball chat about the Lakers hiring Dave Fizdale, including his history with LeBron/Star Players and how he's reportedly a "used car salesman" who might take more credit than he's due. Later, they discuss recent reports that Dennis Schroder wants 100-120 Million in Free Agency and how that ain't happenin'.

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Trade SZN Jun 25, 2021

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball talk about some trade ideas (negotiated & agreed to by other blog bois). Later, Tim shares his early favorite candidate for the Lakers Assistant Coach opening and why it's hard to know exactly *what* needs to be replaced after Jason Kidd was hired by the Mavs.

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Retrospective Jun 19, 2021

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball return after a few weeks off to discuss the Lakers disappointing end to the season. Later, they discuss who they would/would not want to return to the team next season and which players might be primed to get moved for an upgrade.

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Ban Afternoon Games May 31, 2021

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss their rewatch of Game 4 including what went wrong, how the Lakers can adjust in Game 5 without AD, and how Marc Gasol can hopefully unlock Miami-mode LeBron.

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