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Chris and Chaez break down the impact of Kyle Kuzma's contract extension and what it means for Lakers moving forward; Lakers beat writer Harrison Faigen of SB Nation joins the pod to talk Kuz's extension, THT's role, weakness of the Lakers (if any), and more; what to expect from sophomore Talen Horton-Tucker this season; what surprises can we expect on Opening Night aka Ring Night for the Lakers as they face rival Clippers; breaking down the Lakers' first week of the regular season --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez break down the phenomena that is Talen Horton-Tucker through the first 2 preseason games; is he the real deal?' what are the realistic expectations for him during the season with a fully healthy roster; who's minutes does he take; what other Lakers have been impressive thus far; what to expect in the final 2 preseason games against the new-look Phoenix Suns --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez talk about LeBron's recent comments on how he will approach this season with a quick turnaround as well as some digs he takes at the Clippers; how many games will LeBron and/or Anthony Davis actually play in this season; the impact of the new additions like Trez, Schroeder, Matthews, and Marc Gasol; why did AD take a 5-year deal instead of a 2+1; was bringing back Quinn Cook a good thing or a bad thing; how do Lakers address a need for one more big man --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez talk about newest Laker Dennis Schroeder's comments about wanting to start alongside LeBron and AD; how does that muck up the rotation and second unit; is AD waiting on Giannis before signing a new deal; should Lakers consider giving Kuzma an extension now; who else should Lakers sign to round out the roster; is a Pau Gasol return a real possibility; the impact of Jared Dudley --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez discuss the Lakers fantastic start to free agency with some great additions to the roster; how will these new additions impact the team; what are the downside of losing key free agents like Rondo, Dwight, McGee, and Danny Green; 710 ESPN radio host and entertainment reporter Ben Lyons joins us to discuss the Lakers, Knicks, NBA, movies, and more; how will the Lakers round out their roster; who is the biggest threat to them in the West --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson are back and joined by Lakers beat writer Lauren Jones to break down the Lakers' offseason moves of trading for OKC Thunder guard Dennis Schroeder; his impact on the team; what kind of contract will Anthony Davis sign to stay with Lakeshow; which incumbent free agents will Lakers bring back; who will they sign and/or trade for on the open market; how will the other NBA blockbuster trades shape the league's landscape moving forward --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez return after a one week sabbatical to talk about how the NBA's proposed Dec 22nd start date would impact LeBron and the Lakers; which of their numerous free agents should they consider re-signing besides AD; which free agents/trades should they pursue; and did the Dodgers' overlapping playoff schedule steal some of the Lakers' championship thunder?  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez break down how the Lakers were able to clinch their 17th championship in franchise history defeating the tough Miami Heat in 6 games; where this championship ranks among other iconic Lakers titles; how LeBron James could be the greatest leader in NBA history; how Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka, Frank Vogel, and Anthony Davis finally earned some respect; and what to expect from the Lakers this offseason and next season --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez break down the Lakers being on the brink of winning their 17th championship; how LeBron and AD finally woke up to help the Lakers take a 3-1 series lead; KCP stepping up in a huge game; the depth of the Lakers showing it value against Miami; could Dwight Howards role be marginalized at this point; what to expect in Gam 5 from both Lakers and Heat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez break down how the Lakers got back into the NBA Finals, the greatness of the LeBron/AD duo; what to expect in the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat; who needs to step up for the Lakers in this series; how does Doc Rivers firing change the NBA landscape  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez break down Anthony Davis' game-winning, buzzer-beating 3 against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2; how that saved the Lakers in a sloppy second half; where does AD's game-winning 3 rank with another iconic Lakers' game-winning shots; why LeBron James was robbed of MVP and why wasn't it closer; the flaws in how the media votes and the timing of these Awards; what do the Lakers have to do to win the series --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez are back to discuss how the Lakers got back to the Western Conference Finals after 10 long years of futility; why team governor Jeanie Buss, GM Rob Pelinka, and head coach Frank Vogel deserve a ton of credit; why LeBron James proved he's still the best in the league; the depth and versatility of the Lakers coming through at the right time; previewing the WCF vs the Clippers or Nuggets --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chaez and Chris are back to break down the Lakers' first playoff series win since 2012 defeating the determined Blazers in 5 games; the pros and cons of the series; how LeBron and AD got more efficient as the series went on; what to expect in a Lakers/Rockets showdown in 2nd round; how do the Lakers take down the Rockets' potent offense; is OKC really a better matchup; why and how was Anthony Davis robbed of DPOY --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson do a special playoff edition breaking down the first 2 games of the Lakers/Blazers series; can AD play with that same fire and efficiency we saw in Game 2; how the three-point shooting continues to be a major X-factor for the role players; how does the return of Rajon Rondo impact Frank Vogel's rotation; can the Lakers sustain their defensive effort against the Blazers' guards the rest of the series --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez talk about Kyle Kuzma's game-winning 3 against the Denver Nuggets and what to expect from him in the playoffs; Danny Green appears to have "arrived" in Orlando after struggling through Restart; concerns for the Lakers entering the postseason; what they need from Anthony Davis when the playoffs begin; why the Lakers could have a very tough road to the Finals; what to expect in a series with the red-hot Portland Trail Blazers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez break down how the Lakers' defeated the Utah Jazz to lock up the number seed in the Western Conference; the dominant performance of Anthony Davis; the lackluster three-point shooting the first 3 games in the Bubble; what other areas need improvement for the Lakers; how the bench has become a strength; what to expect in the next 5 games with the top seed clinched; previewing potential first round opponents  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez break down the Lakers' three scrimmage games and discuss the biggest takeaways from those games; the contributions of JR Smith aka Swish and Dion Waiters aka Cheese and what to expect when the regular season starts; will we see a more consistent Kyle Kuzma; previewing Thursday nights seeding game against the LA Clippers; and Lou Williams' magical trip --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez are back at it to talk about how integral Kyle Kuzma could be to the success of the LA Lakers when the season is restarted; coach Frank Vogel's comments about LeBron James deserving to win MVP and Anthony Davis winning Defensive Player of the Year Award; how these 8 regular season games wont factor into the voting, what that means for James and Davis; the impact Kobe Bryant's memory and spirit continues to have on the Lakers in their championship pursuit; what to expect from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as he takes over Avery Bradley's starting spot --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson break down the impact of the Lakers losing Rajon Rondo to a fractured thumb for next 6-8 weeks; what they lose with him gone and how his absence can be overcome; who will be asked to step up to fill that backup point role; why LeBron James and Anthony Davis chose not to wear a message on the back of their jerseys; a bigger issue with the pre-approved messages on back of NBA uniforms; what life inside the NBA Bubble has been like thus far; breaking down the Woj suspension --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez break down JR Smith officially joining the squad and how he will fit in with the Lakers and maximize this opportunity; what the Lakers would miss if Dwight Howard opted-out of the NBA Restart and potential internal and external candidates to fill the void; the superb shape LeBron James has kept as he tries to will the Lakers to a championship; how important is this postseason for AD and how being 100 percent healthy will help him and the team --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support