The Lakers closed out their road with a win over the Grizzlies, going 4-0 in the process and moving to 6-2 on the season. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win, highlighting another strong 4th quarter performance from LeBron and AD on both sides of the ball to seal the win. Then, the guys pick Mike's brain on what it's like to be on the road in the NBA, including how building chemistry this year might differ from years past due to the COVID restrictions, what it's like towards the end of a long trip, and why, for some players, being on the road might make it easier to lock in than being at home.

After beating the Grizzlies on Sunday afternoon, the Lakers have won 3 straight games and move to 5-2 on the season. Pete, Mike, and Darius break down what stood out to them about the win, including the boost the bench gave the team all night, LeBron's 4th fantastic quarter offensively, and Anthony Davis' strong defensive performance. Then later, the guys discuss Wes Matthews strong shooting in recent games and his overall play to start the season.

The Lakers brought in the new year with a win over the Spurs to move to 4-2 on the season. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win, drilling in on Marc Gasol's role as a passer and playmaker in the 2nd half and how THT's defensive effort, after not playing in the last game, stood out. Later, they talk Montezl Harrell's role and how he can best fit next to Anthony Davis as a defensive frontcourt partner.

From the wild blowouts to the repeat opponents, there has been a weirdness to this NBA season that has been evident to anyone watching games from around the league. Pete, Mike, and Darius dive into the strangeness and offer up some explanations for what they've been seeing. Later, the guys have a spirited discussion about Dennis Schröder and offer their impressions of him at this stage of the season.

The Lakers fell to 2-2 on the season after losing to the Blazers on Monday night. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss what led to the loss, zeroing in on the lack of competitive fire they saw from several players, most notably Anthony Davis. Later, the guys get into Marc Gasol's improved play over the last two games and what they've liked from Kyle Kuzma to this point in the season.

On the night the Lakers got their championship rings they also dropped their season opener in a loss to the Clippers. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss what it was like watching this team celebrate their championship one last time and then later get into some of the specifics of the game and what stood out to them about this specific matchup vs. the Clippers and what some of their bigger takeaways are from the team now that the regular season has started.

The Lakers have extended Kyle Kuzma's contract, locking him in for the next 3 seasons. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss what this deal means for Kuzma's play this season and for the Lakers as they continue to build out a roster to contend for this season and beyond. Then the guys get into the team's season opener vs. the Clippers on Tuesday, including why this can be a statement game for both teams.

LeBron and Anthony Davis made their preseason debuts. Kyle Kuzma showed out offensively. Talen Horton-Tucker continued to make his case to be a permanent fixture in the Lakers rotation. Oh, and the Lakers improved to 3-0 in the preseason with another strong all-around performance. Pete, Mike, and Darius break it all down, including their takes on the 2nd quarter run that felt like a message to the Suns and the rest of the NBA that this team is ready to make a statement.

How does the Lakers depth matchup vs. the rest of the Western Conference when you take away LeBron and AD? Pete, Mike, and Darius try to answer this question by looking at each Western Conference roster's 3-8 players and compare them to what the Lakers have to offer. Going team by team, the guys take a new angle on what West teams might surprise this season based on the quality of their depth and determine if the Lakers can not only lay claim to having the NBA's best duo, but also the best supporting cast

After scoring 33 points with 10 rebounds and 4 assists vs. the Clippers on Sunday night, Talen Horton-Tucker is staking his claim for a rotation spot when the regular season starts. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss THT's preseason so far and breakdown what has stood out to them, including how he's been so effective as a scorer and what he's brought defensively. Later they get into Marc Gasol's debut and discuss how his passing is already adding a new dimension to the Lakers offense.

The offseason is officially over and preseason basketball is here with the Lakers facing off against the Clippers on Friday. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss what they're most excited for, what players they'll have a closer eye on, and their general expectations for the first preseason game after such a short turnaround. Later, the guys talk more about the team's young players, especially the intriguing Talen Horton-Tucker coming into his sophomore season.

In a league driven by its star players, the Lakers are as well positioned as possible with LeBron and Anthony Davis locked into deals for years to come. Around the rest of the NBA, however, some of the league's best players find themselves in situations that lack that same stability. From James Harden asking out of Houston to Kevin Durant coming back from his ruptured achilles in Brooklyn to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George trying to bounce back from their disappointing playoff exit across the STAPLES Center hallway, Pete, Darius, and Mike go around the league and discuss how things are aligning for several of the NBA's biggest stars as training camps open.

How will the unique circumstances of this year's training camp affect the Lakers? Pete, Mike, and Darius try to answer that question by diving into the challenges Frank Vogel faces in trying to integrate new players and ramp up to the team's first regular season game in such a condensed timeframe. Later, the guys talk about what they think Vogel will focus most on during camp and what attributes this team has that can work in their favor and make Vogel's job a bit easier.

The Lakers were blessed with good news this week when LeBron James and Anthony Davis both committed to the franchise with new contracts, giving the team stability and setting them up for long term contention. Pete, Darius, and Mike celebrate the signings and discuss what it means for the organization to get these types of commitments from their franchise cornerstones.

What will the Lakers starting lineup and rotation look like this season? In the wake of Dennis Schröder's comments about wanting to start for the defending champs, Pete, Darius, and Mike tackle this question, break down the myriad rotation options Frank Vogel will have at his disposal this season, and project some of the challenges that could bubble up when trying to manage a roster as deep as this one.

Montrezl Harrell left the Clippers with questions surrounding his motivations and his ability to perform in the playoffs. In this episode, Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the narratives that surround him, explore the questions about his defensive ability, and detail why he's a special offensive player who compounds an existing Lakers strength.

After the Lakers re-signed Markieff Morris in free agency, their rotation looks to be set. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss how much the team improved from last year, how the full rotation could work night to night, and get into what potential hurdles exist in getting this group to coalesce. Later the guys get into which Western Conference teams have taken a step forward or a step back with free agency winding down, including whether the Clippers, Nuggets, and Warriors have been supplanted by other teams who made big moves in the offseason.

The Lakers attacked free agency with the same force of LeBron or AD on the fastbreak, retaining KCP and signing Wes Matthews, Montrezl Harrell, and Marc Gasol. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the team's moves and breakdown how they think this new iteration of the team will play on both sides of the ball.

After trading for Dennis Schröder the Lakers have waived Quinn Cook, seen Avery Bradley opt out of his contract, and had JaVale McGee decide to pick up his option to return to the team. Pete, Mike, and Darius break down these players' decisions and preview the Lakers' needs heading into what should be a fast moving free agent period. Later, the guys discuss news from around the NBA, including Klay Thompson's injury and the moves the Mavs, Suns, and Blazers have made to improve their rosters.

The Lakers have acquired Dennis Schröder from the OKC Thunder, in exchange for Danny Green and the 28th pick in the 2020 Draft. In this episode, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how Schröder's dribble penetration ability brings a different dimension to the Lakers' offense, and whether or not he can defend deep into the playoffs.

From KCP to Dwight Howard to Alex Caruso and others, the Lakers do not win the 2019-20 NBA championship without the many contributions of their role players. Pete, Darius, and Mike reflect on the seasons of these players and highlight all they contributed on the journey to the Lakers in their title run.

The NBA and the players have agreed to terms on the framework of the 2020-21 season. Pete, Darius, and Mike dive into the details of the deal to discuss the financial terms of the agreement and debate how the Lakers and other teams around the league will approach the challenges (and potential benefits) of a 72 game season.

In his first year with the Lakers, Anthony Davis proved why he was worth everything the team gave up to trade for him. In their continuation of their series of pods celebrating the contributions to the Lakers championship season, Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss Davis' electric inaugural campaign in L.A., including his incredibly diverse offensive repertoire and the attributes that make him the best defensive player in the league.

What will a December 22nd start date for the NBA season mean for the Lakers? Pete, Darius, and Mike talk about the impacts of a condensed off-season and what issues they see as being most important for the team to navigate. Then later, they pay tribute to the behind the scenes staffers and coaches who deserve credit for the team's drive to the championship.