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Chris and Chaez talk about why Russell Westbrook could be a positive presence for the Lakers, and how he will help both LeBron and Anthony Davis; why Carmelo Anthony is in a better place in his career to be a role player and could be an X-factor; what Frank Vogel's contract extension signifies; who should Rob Pelinka consider adding in those final 3 roster spots? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez are back to talk about the blockbuster trade the Lakers made to acquire former 2017 league MVP and 9x All-Star Russell Westbrook; what are the pros and cons of adding Russ alongside LeBron and AD; the Lakers lose fan favorite and bench spark-plug Alex Caruso to the Chicago Bulls, will they feel that loss more significantly than we think; LA sign veterans and ex-Lakers Wayne Ellington, Dwight Howard, Kent Bazemore, and Trevor Ariza, what will they bring to the table; what else does GM Rob Pelinka have up his sleeve to round out this Lakers team --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson are back to break down the offseason expectations for the 2021-2022 Los Angeles Lakers; is DeMar DeRozan willing to take a pay cut to play for his hometown team; are Kyle Kuzma's days in LA numbered and who should the Lakers consider dealing him for; which star is a good fit as a 3rd option behind LeBron and AD; is Dennis Schroder more likely to be sign and traded or will he sign and stay; should Lakers inquire about All-Star guard Zach LaVine; special guest Tyler Rucker from "Backcourt Violation" joins us to discuss who the Lakers could select with the 22nd pick in Thursday's NBA Draft (assuming they keep the pick) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez talk about the Lakers' unceremonious end to their championship defense after losing to the Phoenix Suns in 6 games in first round playoff series; who's deserves to get the majority of the blame pie; should Anthony Davis have even played in Game 6 after his groin injury suffered in Game 4; what went wrong this entire season for Lakers; what's next for GM Rob Pelinka this summer to get this team on track; which incumbent FA's should they consider bringing back; who will the Lakers target in free agency or through a trade --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez break down Game 1 of the NBA first round playoff series between the Lakers and the number 2 seed Phoenix Suns; what went wrong for the Lakers and is it time to panic?; does Anthony Davis deserve more blame than head coach Frank Vogel for the team's loss; can LeBron James respond despite not looking 100 percent healthy; do the Suns deserve more respect than what they've been given; what do the Lakers need to do to turn this series around and can they come together to do it? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez talk about the impact of Anthony Davis rounding into form but is that groin injury a concern; Talen Horton-Tucker and Wesley Matthews making a case for more playoff time; is the play-in tournament a good thing or a bad thing for Lakers; Lakers raise their 2019-2020 championship banner, what impact can that have on new players not on last years team; what to expect during Kobe Bryant's enshrinement with 2020 Hall of Fame class this weekend  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez talk about the Lakers' recent struggles but how they dug out a huge win against the lowly Denver Nuggets; is Anthony Davis back to normal and can he lead this team down the stretch; has Marc Gasol carved out a new role for himself as a "fixer"; why had Andre Drummond struggled since coming to LA; should LeBron James sit the rest of the regular season --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez are back to talk about the Lakers' struggles on this past 4-game road trip; questioning their sense of urgency and desperation; is Anthony Davis back to being AD after a strong performance in Washington; is LeBron James the 'straw that stirs the drink' for this Lakers team and get them on track when he returns; where has this number 1 ranked defense gone recently --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez discuss the Lakers' recent 7-game road trip and how they came home with a winning record; the great coaching of Frank Vogel during this difficult season; what to expect from Andre Drummond moving forward; the positives and negatives of Lakers' play the last 13 games; what to expect on tough 5-game stretch vs Boston, Utah, and Dallas --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez discuss the Lakers' sputtering offense after a tough loss to the LA Clippers on Easter Sunday; who needs to step up on that end to make it flow better; was Marc Gasol out of line with his recent comments; what should we expect from Gasol moving forward; when will Andre Drummond make his return after his toe injury; how far can the Lakers slide after upcoming road trip; should Lakers pursue recently waived guard Ben McLemore for final roster spot --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez break down the Lakers making a huge splash on the buy-out market signing two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond; how does his presence impact the entire squad; why he chose the Lakers over other teams; how will Drummond fit in next to AD and LeBron once they return; will the Lakers target another 3-and-D guard or wing on the buy-out market like ex-Laker Avery Bradley; how they've won the last 2 games after 4 straight losses; have they figured something out; what to expect in the next week as the schedule gets tougher against contenders like Milwaukee, LA Clippers, and others --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez are back to discuss how Kyle Kuzma has continued to grow and mature his game in 2nd half of the season; the value and the fit of Montrezl Harrell and the connection Kuz and Trez have formed; Lakers reporter Nick Hamilton of Nitecast Media joins us to break down the state of the Lakers and who they could get in the buy-out market; LeBron takes a piece of the Red Sox and some of the MVP votes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez are back to discuss the Lakers restoring order with 2 straight wins after a 4-game losing streak; the impact Dennis Schroder has had since he returned from health and safety protocols; was LeBron's response to Zlatan too dignified and respectful; examining the buy-out market and what can we expect from Damian Jones on the 10-day contract --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez are back to discuss the latest news on Anthony Davis's Achilles diagnosis and what it means for the Lakers moving forward; who needs to step up with AD out for close to a month; what external options could GM Rob Pelinka be looking at to plug the hole in the front court; looking ahead to the next 9 games without AD leading up to the All-Star break and how the Lakers will do  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez are back to discuss the Lakers' torrid second half run to defeat the red-hot Denver Nuggets in a rematch of last years Western Conference Finals; how this team flipped the switch to win their 3rd straight game; should we be concerned about Anthony Davis' offensive woes; is LeBron James the MVP right now and how has his game remained so sharp; were his comments about the All-Star game justified; how THT has fazed out Wes and Kieff as Vogel tightens rotations --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez examine the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant and the impact he had globally beyond the Lakers or the sport of basketball; how did LeBron James embody the 'Mamba Mentality' in the Lakers' win in his hometown; does the lineup need a shake-up; and should the Lakers pursue another 7-foot center for additional frontcourt depth --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez are back to break down the stunning loss to the Golden State Warriors on MLK Day; what went wrong in the second half against the Dubs; should Frank Vogel consider shuffling the closing lineups depending on matchups and who's hot; why hasn't Staples Center provided more home cookin' to start this season; what to expect on this upcoming  7-game road trip starting in Milwaukee; should Lakers pursue recently cut 7-foot center Alex Len --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez break down how Anthony Davis' comments about the Lakers "sh---t" defense after a recent loss to the Spurs motivated the team defense in their win over the Houston Rockets; has he taken on more of a leadership role on the Lakers' defense; the impact of Alex Caruso and KCP's return to the lineup; Talen Horton-Tucker continues to impress on both ends; how does Vogel get THT more minutes; is the Kyle Kuzma criticism warranted, what needs to change so he can be more consistent for Lakers?; a tribute to recently departed Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda and Sandy Scully, wife of Dodgers legendary broadcaster Vin Scully --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez are back for the New Year to talk about the Lakers' knack for winning ugly against SA and MEM; how valuable their depth has been through these first 2 weeks of the season; is the defense a concern for the Lakers; what to expect this week vs the Grizz, Spurs, and Bulls --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris and Chaez break down the Lakers' loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in a rematch of last year's playoffs; special guest Ryan Ward of Lakers Daily joins us to talk the state of the purple and gold and their recent losses; what improvements should the team make; should there be lineup shake-ups; what to expect on upcoming road trip against the Spurs and Grizzlies --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support