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Luka’s Brilliance Buys Lakers Time

The Lakers split their weekend games, falling to the Warriors on Friday but then taking down the Raptors on Sunday. Pete and Darius dive into the trends coming out of bot

How Real Is the Lakers Offense?

Pete and Darius discuss some of the things that have stood out to them as early trends through the Lakers first five games of the season, deciphering whether the team’s o

Vando Strikes Back

Coming off their first loss of the year, on the second night of a back-to-back, and without Luka Dončić and Ziaire Williams, the Lakers bounced back with a good win again

Lakers Lose Shootout vs Blazers

The Lakers dropped their first game of the season, falling to the Blazers in a shootout where their defense couldn’t contain Portland’s dynamic attack and, despite big ni

Wide Open West?

With the news that both Jalen Williams & Cason Wallace will be out for most, if not all of the season, the landscape of the Western Conference has changed. The guys discu

Luka Drops 52, Lakers Move to 3-0

The Lakers won their weekend set of games, taking down the Clippers and then the Jazz to move to 3-0 on the season. Pete and Darius break down both games, highlighting Lu

Where Can the Lakers Get Smarter?

A favorable injury report shows Colin Sexton is expected to play and Jake LaRavia is only questionable for the Lakers matchup vs. the Clippers on Friday night. Pete and D

Lakers Dominate Warriors on Opening Night

The Lakers blew out the Warriors on opening night, led by a nearly perfect night from Walker Kessler and wonderful performances from both Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. P

Luka’s Call to Arms

The NBA regular season is finally here! Pete and Darius preview the Lakers home opener against the Warriors, discuss Luka’s pledge to the fans, the clarity they received

Lakers Cut Dalton Knecht

The Lakers waived Dalton Knecht on Monday, saying goodbye their 2024 1st round pick. Pete and Darius react to the news, discussing Knecht’s path from promising rookie to

Big Picture Preview

With roster cutdown day here and moves being made around the league, Pete and Darius discuss the long and short-term decisions facing the Lakers, what roster solutions se

Western Conference Preview & Predictions

With the regular season nearly upon us, Pete and Darius zoom out from the Lakers to preview, analyze, and pick over/unders for the Western Conference, debating the streng

Upcoming Roster Moves

With the deadline to finalize the roster fast approaching, the guys discuss the Lakers options for the final 15, what short term options are available to plug the current

Kessler Shines in Lakers Debut

Walker Kessler made his Lakers preseason debut and showed exactly why he was the team’s top target and acquisition in free agency this summer. Pete and Darius break down

Eastern Conference Preview & Predictions

Pete and Darius zoom out from the Lakers and go team by team to pick over/unders for the Eastern Conference, debating rosters, picking win totals, and trying to sort out

LFR Mailbag: New Anti-Tanking Rules, More Zone Defense, Adou & Carr Future Starters?

Pete & Darius kick off their new mailbag series by answering questions on the new anti-tanking rules, how much zone the expect the Lakers to play, if they'd trade Luka to

Kessler Close to Making Lakers Debut

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First Week Impressions

The Lakers finished a stretch of 3 games in 4 nights with a win over the Kings on Thursday. Pete and Darius discuss the win and also what has stood out to them in these o

What a Stupid Game

Shorthanded and on the 2nd night of a preseason back-to-back, the Lakers got walloped by the Warriors on Tuesday night. Pete and Darius break down how much there is to ta

Lakers Show Natural Chemistry in Dominant Preseason Debut

The Lakers opened up their preseason with a fun win over the Kings that showed a connection, chemistry, and commitment to their new style of play. Pete and Darius discuss