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Back to SearchBuilding Without Bron
After Luka was a limited participant in Tuesday’s practice and a report came out that LeBron may not play in any preseason games, Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers lack of on-court time as a full gr…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
First Impressions of the 2025-26 Lakers
The shorthanded Lakers opened their preseason with consecutive losses, falling to the Suns on Friday and the Warriors on Sunday. Pete and Darius offer their takeaways from both games, from the team’s…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Lakers Preseason Preview
The wait is over! Lakers basketball is back with a weekend of preseason games vs. the Suns on Friday and the Warriors on Sunday. Pete and Darius discuss their expectations heading into these games an…
Published on 1 month ago
Fifth Starter Debate: Rui vs Smart
Should Rui Hachimura remain the Lakers 5th starter or should he be usurped by Marcus Smart? Does Rui’s offense outweigh Smart’s defense? Does Rui’s production as a starter vs. a reserve matter? How m…
Published on 1 month ago
Vando Stands Out on Day 2 of Lakers Training Camp
Pete and Darius discuss the latest news coming out of the 2nd day of Lakers training camp, including injury updates on LeBron and Marcus Smart, a healthy Jarred Vanderbilt looking good, what type of …
Published on 1 month ago
Lakers Training Camp Begins
The Lakers had their first day of training camp practice on Tuesday, but did so without LeBron James, as well as both Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent both limited in their return to full activity. Pete…
Published on 1 month ago
Lakers Media Day 2025
From Luka’s leadership and LeBron’s off-ball work, the chip on Deandre Ayton’s shoulder and Marcus Smart’s leadership, Austin Reaves’ summer work and Rui Hachimura’s sense of urgency, Pete and Darius…
Published on 1 month ago
Pelinka, Redick Set Tone for 2025-26 Season
The Lakers held their first portion of media day with Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick answering questions heading into training camp. Pete and Darius discuss what the Lakers leadership had to say, includin…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Season's Eve
With training camp just days away, Pete and Darius dive into the specifics of their excitement for the upcoming season, what made this offseason feel so long, and their last bit of expectations headi…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
VanVleet Out, Rockets Left Thin at Guard
The Rockets received rough injury news as Fred VanVleet will likely miss the entire season with an ACL tear. Pete and Darius discuss the injury, how big of a loss this is to Houston both as a player …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago