Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball

Shoot, Pass, Dribble

Pete and Darius break down the Lakers offseason through the lens of wanting more “dribble/pass/shoot” talent, why that matters to JJ Redick and how it impacts the team’s

NBA Drops Hammer on Clippers

Pete and Darius react to the NBA’s ruling against the Clippers and the massive punishment handed down as part of league’s investigation into the team’s salary cap circumv

Goals for the Season

What are realistic goals for the Lakers this season? How does the turnover in roster impact those goals? Do the holes on the team impact how you view the short vs. long t

What Would You Have Done Differently?

With free agency over and the benefit of hindsight, Pete and Darius review the Lakers summer transactions and discuss if they would have done anything differently. Would

All the Pieces Matter

Pete and Darius explore the depth of the Lakers roster and how the combination of higher end role players and stronger depth overall can impact winning, help establish id

Kuminga to Wolves...What Now?

Jonathan Kuminga has finally made a free agency decision, and he will be going to Minnesota to play for the T’Wolves. Pete and Darius discuss Kuminga’s decision, why the

Now & Later

Pete and Darius dive into the latest round of reporting on the Lakers pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, forecasting the short and long-term ramifications of him potentially si

Lakers Build Chemistry in Slovenia

With the Lakers returning from their players camp in Slovenia, Pete and Darius discuss the value of chemistry, a roster that was built in Luka Dončić’s image and to suppo

Nuggets Trade Watson

Denver traded Peyton Watson to the Cavs in return for a pair of picks, but no players in return. The guys discuss the Nuggets getting worse this summer and why their cap

Lakers Join the Motor League

Pete and Darius are joined by special guest Iztok Franko to talk about how the Lakers offseason acquisitions fit into some of the larger trends sweeping through the leagu

Will Ownership Drama Impact the Team?

Pete and Darius discuss how a stunning ownership change and continued Buss family infighting have the potential to impact the Lakers amidst an offseason the team has circ

Buss Family Fights Over Lakers Sale

Jeanie Buss is again in a very public spat with her siblings, this time over their desire to sell the Buss family’s remaining stake in the Lakers to the Bob Iger and Jare

2026-27 NBA Schedule Release

The Lakers 2026-27 schedule is here, and Pete and Darius dive into it all, highlighting what stands out most to them, why the first 10 games can be meaningful, what stret

Who is Bob Iger?

New reporting on the Lakers shockingly changing hands for the second time in 14 months offers insight into the possible reasons Mark Walter is selling so quickly and what

LAKERS SOLD AGAIN

In a stunning turn of events, the Lakers are reportedly being sold AGAIN, with Josh Kushner and Bob Iger set to acquire the franchise from Mark Walter. Pete and Darius re

Thoughts on Sexton

Of all the Lakers’ offseason acquisitions, Collin Sexton’s was easily the most divisive. Pete and Darius break down why that was the case, how a player of his style and p

Adam Silver’s NBA

Pete and Darius discuss Adam Silver’s tenure as the NBA commissioner, diving into how effective he’s been at his job, the current state of the league from a talent and bu

Shaq vs Kobe, Revisited

In the aftermath of Shaq saying Lakers fans never loved him like they did Kobe, Pete and Darius take a trip down memory lane to discuss the Shaq and Kobe dynamic: What it

What If This is the Team?

The guys return to discuss a potential reality that lurks underneath this frozen offseason - what if this is the team that will start the season? . Join Pete on Offsid

Luka's Lakers

Pete and Darius discuss the report that Luka Dončić will host a players only mini camp in Slovenia and how it represents  another step towards the Lakers being Luka’s tea