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Episodes
Disaster in OKC
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers had a disastrous night in OKC, not only getting blown out by the Thunder by losing Luka Dončić to a hamstring injury in the process. Pete...
Is the Lakers Defense Playoff Ready?
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A talented Cavs team looked to be a late season test for a defense that was missing its best player, but the Lakers locked down Cleveland to start the...
Lakers March Milestones
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers closed out the month of March with with a strong win over the Cavs that that was marked by multiple milestones while clinching them a playo...
Lakers Ramp Up for the Final Stretch
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pete & Darius discuss the games against the Nets, Pacers & Wizards and why they saw evidence of the team's program stability, preview the future sched...
Fianchetto the Bishop
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the playoffs fast approaching, Pete and Darius discuss Jaxson Hayes, Jake LaRavia, and Luke Kennard as postseason rotation pieces, any concerns t...
Banners Hang Forever
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Darius continue their discussion about the Lakers success this season, the NBA awards chase, and where Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick, and Luka Donč...
Why Don’t Lakers Win League Awards?
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Coming off a great road trip where the Lakers went 5-1, Pete and Darius discuss the current state of the team, how they’ve already surpassed preseas...
10 Games Left
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers close out their road trip in Indiana and, with just 10 games remaining, have the inside track to earning the 3rd seed in the West. Pete and...
Lakers Winning Streak Snapped in Detroit
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers 9-game winning streak ended with a close loss to the Pistons in Detroit. Pete and Darius discuss the game, find the silver lining in losing...
Lakers on Cloud 9
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers won their 9th straight game over the weekend in dramatic fashion, getting a game-winning three from Luke Kennard to take down the Magic. Pe...
LUKA DROPS 60
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Luka Dončić turned a “schedule loss” into a win with a monstrous 60-point game against the Heat, giving the Lakers their 8th straight victory in...
Luka & LeBron Light Up Rockets
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Luka Dončić and LeBron James powered the Lakers to their 7th straight win and a sweep of their two game set against the Rockets. Pete and Darius bre...
Get a Rebound!
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A key to the Lakers overall success is their ability to win the possession game by managing their turnovers and being able to rebound effectively. Pet...
Lakers Win Rock Fight in Houston
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers eeked out a grimy win against the Rockets, holding them to the fewest points of any opponent this season. Pete goes on a rant about the way...
Lakers Win An Instant Classic vs Denver
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers beat the Nuggets in an instant classic, getting a miraculous Austin Reaves free throw miss and bucket to force overtime and then a Luka Don...
Luka, Lakers Starters Dominate in LeBron's Return
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers won their 4th straight game, beating the Bulls behind a dominant offensive performance from Luka Dončić and the rest of the starters whil...
Bam Scores 83
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The guys react to Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points, before discussing an Eastern Conference race that’s becoming more intriguing by the day. Join P...
Luka, Austin Dominate 2nd Half vs Wolves
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers got another good win, taking down the Timberwolves with a strong second half performance led by Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Pete and D...
Are the Lakers Trending Toward More Small Ball?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers have been playing more minutes without a traditional center, with impressive results against even some of the West’s best teams. The guys...
Lakers Energy Powers Weekend Sweep of Pacers, Knicks
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With LeBron James sidelined, Lakers got a pair wins over the weekend, knocking off the Pacers and Knicks with strong performances from Luka Dončić a...
Things to do in Denver When You're Dead
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers lost on the road in Denver, proving unable to dig themselves out of the awful start to the game. Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers not bei...
Lakers Face Nuggets in Potential Playoff Preview
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers face off against the Nuggets on Thursday, with the winner taking over the 5th seed in the conference. Pete and Darius discuss the matchup w...
Smart, Hayes Spark 4Q Comeback
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers won their third straight game, coming from behind to close out the Pelicans with a big run in the 4th quarter. Pete and Darius discuss why ...
Film Room Observations feat. Raj Chipalu
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Raj Chipalu joins Pete to discuss the experience of attending games and diving deep into film in the same season, and share what they’ve noticed whi...
Lakers Offense Takes a Step Forward
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers blew out a pair of Pacific Division rivals this weekend, with their offense clicking better than it has all season with the Big 3. The guys...
It’s Not Your Fault, But It Is Your Problem
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers dropped another close game against a shorthanded Suns team who outscored them by 33 points from behind the arc. The guys discuss a team tha...
Big 3 Chemistry
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers star trio of Luka Dončić, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves have played well individually this season, but their on-court chemistry togethe...
Luka Therapy
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daman Rangoola joins Pete & Darius to discuss the experience of being a bit skeptical about the team's newest superstar. Join Pete on Offside! ...
Lakers Go .500 on 8-Game Homestand
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Late game struggles left the Lakers with their second consecutive loss, this time to Orlando in a game where Luka Dončić’s shot making was not the...
The 40-20 Club
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Jackson once said that a true championship contender wins 40 games before they lose 20. The guys discuss the three teams who’ve hit that marker...
Deep Drop Exposes Holes in Lakers Offense
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers lost to the Celtics in a game where Boston’s defense mostly controlled the Lakers offense, holding them to just 89 points. Pete and Dari...
Lakers Get Ready for Second Half Sprint
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a week-long hiatus from the All-Star break, the Lakers are back in action on Friday night against the Clippers. Pete and Darius discuss the team...
Understanding the Lakers Leadership Structure
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amidst ongoing changes within the Lakers organization, Pete and Darius continue their discussion on the structure of the Lakers front office, where th...
Tim Harris to Leave Lakers
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lakers President of Business Operations Tim Harris will reportedly resign his position and will no longer be with the team after this season. Pete and...
Post All-Star Wishlist
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pete & Darius discuss what they’d like to see from the Lakers in the final third of the season. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta...
2026 All-Star Weekend
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Darius discuss the ups and downs of All-Star weekend, from the competitiveness of the rising stars game and the better than expected All-Star...
LeBron Leads Lakers Into All-Star Break
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers head into the All-Star break with a nice win over the Mavericks, blowing them out on the strength of a LeBron triple-double. Pete and Dariu...
How Far Away Are the Lakers?
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After the Lakers suffered back to back losses against the Thunder and Spurs, Pete and Darius discuss how the Lakers stack up against the two young pow...
Lakers Lose, Find Clues vs OKC
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a game without Luka Dončić and Shai Gilgeous Alexander, the Lakers lost a tough game against the Thunder that revealed how far they have to go an...
Gotta Guard Kennard
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Kennard made his debut and the Lakers beat the Warriors in a matchup of two shorthanded teams. Pete and Darius discuss Kennard’s first game, ho...
Austin Leads Comeback vs 76ers
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers got a nice comeback win against the 76ers on Thursday, but also saw Luka Dončić leave the game with an apparent hamstring issue. Pete and...
Lakers Trade Gabe for Kennard
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers had a mostly quiet trade deadline, but did execute a deal with the Hawks, trading Gabe Vincent for sharpshooter Luke Kennard. Pete and Dari...
Lakers End Grammy Trip, Trade Deadline Looms
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers closed out their road trip with a win over the Nets, heading back to Los Angeles with a 5-3 record on their 8-game trip. Pete and Darius di...
Puncher’s Chance
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers’ ability to improve this year’s team without compromising their plans for the upcoming summer. Join Pete on ...
Will the Lakers Make a Trade?
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers split their weekend games, beating the Wizards in a blowout but then falling to the Knicks in game where their offense stalled out. Pete a...
Austin Returns
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Austin Reaves listed as questionable for the Lakers game against the Wizards on Friday, Pete and Darius discuss his pending return, what they are...
The Giannis Domino
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers were listless against a shorthanded Cavs team and got blown out, with another bad 3rd quarter dooming them. Pete and Darius discuss the gam...
Lakers Trade Deadline Options
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With just a week left until the trade deadline, the guys discuss the rumored Lakers targets, the team’s biggest need, how realistic a deal is, Ayton...
How We Use Stats
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Darius discuss statistics in basketball, which ones they find useful and how they use them in their own analysis, the way stats have influenc...
Luka Lights Up Chicago
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Backed by a dominant Luka performance, a strong game from LeBron, and a fantastic shooting night from Rui Hachimura, the Lakers got a fun win against ...
The Team of Many Faces
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In recent games the Lakers have won by showing adaptability with their defensive schemes and by deploying two-big and small-ball lineups. Pete and Dar...
In Between Eras
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Harrison Faigen joins Pete to discuss a strange Lakers season. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https:/...
King Without a Crown
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Darius react to the latest ESPN reporting on Jeanie Buss and the Buss family drama surrounding the sale of the Lakers and the firings of Jess...
Denver Has a Luka Problem
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers started their road trip with a great win over the Nuggets, changing up their defense in the 2nd half to stymie Denver’s hot shooting. Pet...
Lakers Midseason Review
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Darius reflect on the Lakers at the halfway point of the season, discussing what has stood out most to them through 41 games, the injury and ...
Go Big or Go Home
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers split their weekend back-to-back, falling at Portland in a game where Luka and others sat out and then returning to LA to beat the Raptors ...
Swarmed By Hornets
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers had their third bad loss of the last week, this time falling at home to the Hornets in a game their defense couldn’t get stops and their ...
Kuminga Rumors
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With recent reporting stating the Lakers have some interest in trading for the Warriors Jonathan Kuminga, Pete and Darius discuss the young forward’...
Lakers Offense Finds Answers in Win vs Hawks
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the second night of a back to back the Lakers snapped their three game losing streak with a blowout win over the Hawks. Pete and Darius discuss the...
The Worst 3PT Shooting Team in the NBA
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers had one of their worst losses of the season, falling to the Kings by double figures even though they got a great game from Luka Dončić. P...
5 Games, 7 Nights
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After falling to the Bucks on Friday, the Lakers head into a stretch of five games in seven nights that will test their physicality and depth. Darius ...
Rui's Return
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers hope to get both LeBron and Rui Hachimura back for Friday’s matchup with the Bucks. Pete and Darius discuss Rui’s pending return, wheth...
Trae to DC
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The shorthanded Lakers battled, but did not have enough in a loss to the Spurs on Wednesday. Pete and Darius discuss the game, Luka’s brilliance, th...
Stars Align in Big Easy
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers won their 3rd straight game, beating the Pelicans on the front end of a back to back before heading to San Antonio and a matchup with the S...
Growing Chemistry
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Darius discuss the growing chemistry of Luka and LeBron and the value of the lessons the Lakers are learning with Austin Reaves out, Jake LaR...
Luka's Defense
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Darius are joined by special guest Iztok Franko to discuss the Lakers weekend wins over the Grizzlies, the truths and myths around Luka Donč...
Wrestling Grizzlies
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers took down the Grizzlies on Friday night, led by big scoring nights from Luka and LeBron, and key performances from multiple role players. P...
Redick's Resolutions
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amidst a stretch where the Lakers are struggling severely on defense, Pete and Darius zoom out to discuss JJ Redick and the state of his growth as a c...
A Long December
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A disastrous fourth quarter led to another blowout loss for the Lakers, this time to the Pistons on Tuesday night. Pete and Darius break down the team...
If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the Spurs beat the Thunder three straight times, and with Nikola Jokic out at least a month for the Nuggets, Pete and Darius look at the possibl...
Lakers Get Downhill, Back on Track vs Kings
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers bounced back, ending their losing streak with a blowout win over the Kings on Sunday night. Pete and Darius discuss the win, LeBron’s ult...
Oi to the World
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers lost their 3rd game in a row, suffering a Christmas day blowout against the Rockets where their defense and overall attention to detail was...
Lakers Look For Answers on Defense
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers got blown out again by the Suns, losing consecutive games for the first time all season. Pete and Darius discuss the defensive struggles th...
Bricklayers
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a woeful three-point shooting night against the Clippers, the Lakers have dipped to 24th in the NBA in three-point field goal percentage at 34.5...
Lakers Win Shootout in Utah
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers survived a 78-point 1st Half from Utah to earn a shootout victory. The guys discuss Luka’s 45-point triple double, the bench units that a...
Lakers Look to Leverage Size
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Gabe Vincent joining Austin Reaves on the injured list, the Lakers could be forced to play bigger lineups, starting with Thursday’s game agains...
Trade Deadline Targets
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Darius continue their discussion on the Lakers trade options, highlighting which players they would target, whether they would include a 1st ...
2026 Trade Season Begins
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the unofficial start of the NBA trade season is now upon us, Pete and Darius zoom out to discuss their big picture views on what the Lakers trade...
Banshees Strike Back
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After giving back all of their 20-point lead, the Lakers got an important win over the Suns in a game with a wild finish. Pete and Darius discuss how ...
What We Learned from Lakers Losses
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Darius is joined by special guest Jason Timpf to discuss the developing trends from recent Lakers losses, potential short and long term solutions that...
Is Rich Paul Right About the Lakers?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Paul debuted his new podcast with Max Kellerman and spoke openly about the Lakers status as contenders, the challenges they have with certain typ...
Exploring the Lakers Current & Future Ceiling
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can Austin and Luka be the two best players on a title team? Is Deandre Ayton a must keep beyond this season? Who are the trade targets the Lakers sho...
King's Endgame
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers finished their road trip with a win over Philly, led by LeBron James taking over down the stretch. Pete and Darius discuss the big win, LeB...
Buzzer Beater in LeBronto!
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a night without Luka Dončić and when LeBron’s historic double-digit scoring streak was snapped, Austin Reaves dropped 44 points and Rui Hachimu...
Lakers Begin East Coast Swing
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers begin their three game road trip in Toronto, but do so without Luka Dončić who has been ruled out for personal reasons. Pete and Darius d...
Clippers Send CP3 Home
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Darius go around the league to discuss the Clippers sending Chris Paul home and the deterioration of their relationship and then head east to...
Steal My Sunshine
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers winning streak was snapped by the Suns in a game where Phoenix’s defense forced turnovers against a sloppy Lakers offense and capitalized...
DominAyton
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers won their 7th consecutive game in a blowout of the shorthanded Pelicans on Sunday in a game they jumped out early, were nonchalant for stre...
Superstar AR
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Reaves had another great night, leading the Lakers with 38 points to beat the Mavericks for their 6th straight win. Pete and Darius discuss the...
Lakers Offense Starts to Take Shape
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers are back in action on Friday when they face off against the Mavericks. Pete and Darius discuss the game and matchups on both sides of the b...
Lakers Take Axe to Clipper Aspirations
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luka, LeBron, and Austin combined for 99 points in a spirited win over the Clippers that clinched their group in the NBA Cup. The guys discuss emergin...
Dodgers Leaders Join Lakers
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Friedman & Farhan Zaidi have reportedly joined the Lakers in advisory roles. The guys discuss what they could bring to the table, Adou Thiero’...
Lakers Escape, Win in Utah
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers survived a late flurry by Utah and some poor play of their own to move to 12-4 on the season. The guys discuss the dynamics of getting wins...
Early Season Surprises
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Darius take a look around the NBA and discuss some of the teams that have caught their eye and have gravitated towards watching, what teams t...
Lakers Look to Build on Strong Start
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With 15 games in the books and the Lakers getting a break in their schedule, Pete and Darius discuss their current view of the team and how it’s dif...
Buss Brothers Fired
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys react to today’s shocking news that Jesse & Joey Buss have been terminated by the organization, along with much of the Scouting Department....
LeBron Returns, Lakers Drop 140
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LeBron James made his season debut for an unprecedented 23rd time and helped the Lakers take down the Jazz. Pete and Darius discuss LeBron getting str...
Who Plays When Everyone’s Healthy?
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With LeBron James’ pending return and the prospect of the Lakers having their full squad available for the first time all year, Pete and Darius disc...
LeBron’s First Practice
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LeBron James returned to practice on Monday and is TBD to play on Monday vs. the Jazz. Pete and Darius discuss LeBron’s pending return, what they’...
Lakers Close Out Road Trip in Style
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers finished a bumpy 5-game road trip with an emphatic blowout of Milwaukee, one night after moving to 2-0 in NBA Cup Group Play vs New Orleans...