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Send us a textKey Takeaways:✔️ Trey Murphy's Struggles – Can he handle physical defenses? Is he overthinking on the court?✔️ Zion Williamson's Resurgence – Gaining attention again, playing more minutes, but how can the Pelicans maximize his impact within his minutes restriction?✔️ Karlo Matkovic & Yves Missi – Their growth has been impressive. Can they be interchangeable bigs moving forward?✔️ Jose Alvarado's Breakout Season – Has he proven to be a key rotation player in the NBA?✔️ Jordan Hawkins' Shooting – Struggling with back issues, but showing flashes of athleticism. Can he find his rhythm?✔️ Mo Bamba's Debut – A mixed performance on a 10-day contract. Is he a long-term fit for the Pelicans?✔️ CJ McCollum & Bruce Brown – Should their minutes be adjusted?
The Knicks are changing their plans for their final roster spot! They were looking to add a wing to the team but after the Ariel Hukporti injury, the Knicks are looking to pivot from those plans. According to reports, the Knicks are looking for a center and their target is Moses Brown! Even though he's with Dallas, he can still be signed by NY as the Mavericks cannot hold on to him. This allows NY the perfect opportunity to pounce... Troy Mahabir breaks all of this down! SHOW CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Knicks CHANGE PLANS For Final Roster Spot 01:29 - Knicks Touch Base w/ Moses Brown 02:31 - Dallas Cannot Afford To Keep Brown 04:12 - Moses Brown's 10-Day Contract Is Up TONIGHT! 06:11 - Mo Bamba & Moses Brown Are The Only Players That Should Be Added 08:58 - Precious Will Have Multiple Opportunities On This Team At The 4 & 5 10:13 - Knicks Must Make This Move To Add The Size They Need To Team LISTEN NOW TO GET YOUR KNICKS FIX! Catch the latest special interviews, shorts, fan interactions, and more by following the show! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss another episode! Rather Watch the latest Knicks Recap episode? Catch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKnicksRecap Follow The Knicks Recap on all social media platforms! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKnicksRecap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/u/TheKnicksRecap?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Rather Listen to The Knicks Recap on a different platform? Catch us on ALL of your favorite streaming platforms: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3SKSl8o Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QrEfr6 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-knicks-recap-a-new-yor-100895112/ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3QoZrOd Other Pod Channels: https://anchor.fm/the-knicks-recap Grab our MERCH featuring some of the graphics you've seen us create to take your Knicks fandom to the NEXT LEVEL: MAIN STORE: https://theknicksrecap.myspreadshop.com/ CashApp: $TheKnicksRecap Have a comment about the show, an interview, or a graphic idea? Reach out to The Knicks Recap on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS!
NBA-tuokion 28. jaksossa palataan jouluisiin tunnelmiin (0:34) ja ihmetellään Patrick McCaw'n sopimussaagaa (6:26). Markkas-vartissa poimitaan parhaita paloja Jim Boylenin pelifilosofiasta (10:55) ja kuulostellaan Markkasen uudenvuoden kuulumisia (20:33). Jakson pääaiheena on katsaus tulokasvuosikertaan, käsittelyssä DeAndre Ayton (33:42), Marvin Bagley III (45:10), Luka Doncic (50:57), Jaren Jackson Jr. (1:12:54), Trae Young (1:17:17), Mo Bamba (1:24:16), Wendell Carter Jr. (1:30:08) Collin Sexton (1:35:31), Kevin Knox (1:40:55), Mikal Bridges (1:44:36), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (1:50:43), Miles Bridges (1:53:16), Jerome Robinson (1:55:04) ja Michael Porter Jr. (1:56:16) sekä parhaat lotteryn ulkopuoliset varaukset (2:00:09) ja jälkiviisas uusintadraft (2:05:54). Lopuksi vastataan kuulijakysymyksiin Giannis Antetokounmpon painokehityksestä (2:10:35), Jimmer Fredetten paluusta (2:19:04), kiistapalloista (2:20:19), Pete Niirasen NBA-mahdollisuuksista (2:26:02) sekä parhaista tuomareista, maskoteista ja tanssitytöistä (2:29:24).
Rob, Shap, and Jamal (@JamCristopher) get together to talk about a successful homestand at Intuit, give some medals for some great wins, talk about Jordan Miller and Mo Bamba entering the rotation, the enigma that is Kevin Porter Jr, James Harden, and defense, defense, defense. They close with some discussion about Kendrick Lamar's new record.
Comedian Jeff Dye (jeffdye.com) joins Jason and Randy to discuss the result or lack thereof of the Jake Paul/Mike Tyson fight, the Dodgers being the new Evil Empire, hanging with the Lakers, naming the NBA in-season tournament, LaMelo Ball gets fined $100k for saying "No Homo" in a postgame interview, Mo Bamba trolls Joel Embiid's load management, Justine Wang runs the NYC Marathon drunk, the Drunk Sports Hall Of Fame, and Jason Statham (Jonathan Kite) records another NCAA basketball promo, and so much more!
Rob, Shap, and Cole (@colehoops) get together to talk about their impressions of the Clippers Preseason results. Who's stood out for LAC? Then, the guys return to the Player Preview Series, talking about fan favorite Nico, featured Zu, and new players Mo Bamba and Kai Jones.
Shap and Dan (@dan_olinger) from the Rights to Ricky Sanchez Podcast chat about former Sixers turned Clippers, Nicolas Batum abd Mo Bamba. Nico is a familiar face, but Dan talks about how he played as a Sixer and how he sees him fitting back with the Clippers, and the enigma that is Mo Bamba, a player that looks every bit a backup center but has multiple question marks.
Rob and Shap get together and chat about a string of promising additions to the team, including Clipper legend Nico Batum, interesting young big Mo Bamba, and the prodigal son Kris Dunn. The guys look at what the additions mean for the team as far as moves coming up, and touch on the Miles Bridges rumors before closing the pod.
Where Paul George & The Clippers Went WRONG with Dime Dropper Pod | Can He FIX the Sixers - Pick Swap Pod Sean Barnard gets the perspective from the West Coast for why things went wrong with Paul George and the Clippers. The duo dives into why things can be different in Philly, where the biggest concerns are, and the weird parallel between the Sixers and Clippers. They also debate if Paul George or James Harden is more likely to win a ring, Nico Batum, Mo Bamba, and more. #nba #sixers #clippers Buy some Pick Swap Merch: https://pick-swap-media.myshopify.com Check out our Twitter: @PickSwapMedia https://twitter.com/PickSwapMedia https://www.instagram.com/pickswapmedia1/ https://anchor.fm/pick-swap-media www.tiktok.com/@pickswapmedia
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the opening day and a half of NBA free agency. Deep dives into the fits of Paul George, Klay Thompson, Isaiah Hartenstein, Chris Paul, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and much more!If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Sixers (Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond & more)22:15 -- Mavericks (Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, Quentin Grimes)50:00 -- Thunder (Isaiah Hartenstein, Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe)1:02:00 -- Spurs sign Chris Paul1:07:45 -- Pistons sign Tobias Harris1:12:00 -- Magic sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope1:17:00 -- Clippers (James Harden, Derrick Jones Jr., Nic Batum, Kris Dunn, Mo Bamba)1:20:30 -- Rapid Fire FA thoughts1:26:15 -- Pelicans-Hawks trade1:31:00 -- Quick WNBA thoughts (much more on next episode)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt Murphy sits down with Mo Bamba and he shares which city he enjoys playing in the most and then he describes the perfect off day. He answers what would surprise people about the NBA life and then he shares his best memory of the Philadelphia 76ers. Lauren Rosen sits down with Nico Batum and he shares how he became such a good inbound passer and what's changed in the NBA since he's been a part of it. Batum also touches on the differences in the way European players and American players are taught the game, and then he explains what the best part of this 76ers team is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Start of the Show 00:00:39 - Intro 00:01:31 - Starting 5 presented by New Amsterdam Vodka 00:07:35 - Pat Throws Ball at...Mo Bamba? 00:09:59 - Khris Middleton Returns 00:13:20 - Pat and KD Pregame Chat 00:15:44 - Refs Calling a Different Game Post ASG 00:18:47 - Pat and Doc's Relationship 00:22:28 - Still Rooting for Old Teammates 00:27:50 - Shipping Up to Boston 00:31:43 - Kyrie Irving Game Winner 00:34:32 - Joe Mazzulla Playing Defense During Timeout 00:38:13 - We Have a Bone to Pick with Shams 00:47:42 - Kyrie Hooping During Ramadan 00:50:01 - Barstool Bracket Busters 00:56:26 - Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson 00:59:58 - Relationship Hypotheticals 01:05:39 - Rone's Accents 01:07:10 - The Real Ones Bracket 01:08:50 - MVP of the Week Presented by BodyArmor 01:10:45 - Barstool Cleanup ADS: -- New Amsterdam Vodka: Find your wins with New Amsterdam Vodka -- Aura Watch: Go to https://aura.watch/PatBev for $100 off an Aura watch today! -- DraftKings: Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code RONE. New customers can bet FIVE BUCKS to get ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY Dollars instantly in BONUS BETS only at DraftKings Sportsbook with code RONE The Crown Is Yours. -- Cars.com: Find your next possibility on https://Cars.com. Where to next? -- BodyArmor: Available in stores nationwide but you can head on over to the BODYARMOR Store on Amazon & get yours today! https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/5B9A9CAA-D13B-48E0-A482-F5E4BEB41B5D?channel=BARSTOOLYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/patbevpod
Tyrese Maxey seems to get fouled more than the calls he receives. Does he get a fair whistle? The Sixers beat the Hornets without Tobias Harris, and the offense looked like it flowed a little better. Was it Tobias' absence? Finally, Mo Bamba is playing more than Paul Reed, what the hell is going on there? Paul Reed beat some kids at chess. Finally, The Ricky's (and War On Drugs') own Eliza Hardy Jones joins us to talk about her new album, Pickpocket. Pre-Order Pickpocket here: https://record-stop.com/products/eliza-hardy-jones-pickpocket Get the new Ricky shirt from Shibe Vintage Sports here: https://shibevintagesports.com/products/rights-to-ricky-sanchez-the-process-t-shirt Register for Fly The Process Los Angeles at https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/fly The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook Become a MortgageCS Ricky VIP at mortgagecs.com/ricky Briggs Auction is the official auction of the process at briggsauction.com LL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged. Get 9.1% off your first order at Kinetic Skateboarding with code DAVESILVER --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spike-eskin/message
Kai Jones' tenure with the Charlotte Hornets ended in puzzling fashion. Can he find a role with the Sixers, or will Nick Nurse mostly ignore their new signing? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss whether Jones can beat out Mo Bamba for minutes, and answer some mailbag questions about Nurse and Daryl Morey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked on 76ers cohost Keith Pompey previews the Sixers' Thursday night matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He also talks about the solid recent play of Paul Reed. And he concludes this episode by discussing the best role for Mo Bamba and saying Tobias Harris and Buddy Hield must step up vs. the Bucks. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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Exploring the enigmatic realm of extraterrestrials, Catherine and Taylor dive into captivating Travis Walton abduction narratives and ChatGPT's perspective on alien races. With a touch of Kanye – or should we say Ye – it is probably more like Mo Bamba. Unraveling the mysteries, from the music industry's abduction of beats to the eerie tales of aliens snatching people away, join us as we uncover the truth in this week's out of this world episode - this was written with the help of ChatGPT, thank you AI overlords. Follow Us: Instagram: @strangegossippodYoutube: @strangegossippodTikTok: @strangegossippod Have a good story/something to share? Email us!strangegossippod@gmail.com
On the latest Sixers Talk podcast, Amy Fadool, and Noah Levick discuss Tobias Harris breaking out of his slump, Paul Reed earning minutes over Mo Bamba, and Allen Iverson's statue.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Huge performances by Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris lifted the Sixers to a much-needed win, with the Sixers picking up just their second win in the last six games. Tobias Harris came up clutch down the stretch, finishing with 10 fourth quarter points to help the Sixers pull away from the pesky Charlotte Hornets for a 121-114 victory. Harris finished with 31 points, 12 rebounds and four assists, picking up his fifth double-double of the season. Maxey added 33 points, to go along with six rebounds and five assists. It is Maxey's fourth 30-point performance in his last six games. w Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down the Sixers' win, discuss Nick Nurse's decision to start Mo Bamba over Paul Reed, and check-in with Kyle Neubeck from the arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pour écouter l'épisode, je m'abonne à Coparena : https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-ufMgTDRZ Auteur de cinq buts en autant de rencontres, Mo Bamba a réalisé des débuts tonitruants en Ligue 1. Alors, simple coup de chaud ou vraie bonne pioche pour le FC Lorient dans la course au maintien ? On tente d'y voir plus clair durant cette présentation du joueur.
Ce lundi au sommaire de Radio Foot en direct à 16h10TU (17h10 Paris) : Ligue 1 : OM, rien ne va plus ! Battu sur le fil par Brest qui se hisse à la deuxième place, le club phocéen s'enfonce dans la crise. L'entraîneur Gattuso sur le départ, qui pour lui succéder ? - Le PSG vainqueur à Nantes en faisant tourner !Kylian Mbappé sur le banc, une entrée sous ovations, buteur, la star se fait-elle déjà regretter par le public français.- Mo Bamba en fanfare !Débuts fracassants de l'attaquant ivoirien avec Lorient, 4 matches, 5 buts ! Pas mieux. Focus .- Arbitrage : Nice, Lens .. une 22e journée émaillée de polémiques !À qui la faute ?Premier League- Liverpool ne lâche rien, Mo Salah non plus !- Manchester City sauve les meubles face à Chelsea (1-1). Haaland stérile, gros coup de moins bien pour le Norvégien ?Pour en débattre autour de Sophiane Amazian, nos consultants du jour : Marc Libbra, Hervé Penot, Dominique Sévérac — David Fintzel — Technique/Réalisation : Alice Mesnard.
Ce lundi au sommaire de Radio Foot en direct à 16h10TU (17h10 Paris) : Ligue 1 : OM, rien ne va plus ! Battu sur le fil par Brest qui se hisse à la deuxième place, le club phocéen s'enfonce dans la crise. L'entraîneur Gattuso sur le départ, qui pour lui succéder ? - Le PSG vainqueur à Nantes en faisant tourner !Kylian Mbappé sur le banc, une entrée sous ovations, buteur, la star se fait-elle déjà regretter par le public français.- Mo Bamba en fanfare !Débuts fracassants de l'attaquant ivoirien avec Lorient, 4 matches, 5 buts ! Pas mieux. Focus .- Arbitrage : Nice, Lens .. une 22e journée émaillée de polémiques !À qui la faute ?Premier League- Liverpool ne lâche rien, Mo Salah non plus !- Manchester City sauve les meubles face à Chelsea (1-1). Haaland stérile, gros coup de moins bien pour le Norvégien ?Pour en débattre autour de Sophiane Amazian, nos consultants du jour : Marc Libbra, Hervé Penot, Dominique Sévérac — David Fintzel — Technique/Réalisation : Alice Mesnard.
Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine get together as the buzzer goes off to talk about everything that's happened in the last 48 hours before the NBA trade deadline.00:00 - Hello friends!02:35 - Jake's take on a quiet deadline04:15 - Boston Celtics07:33 - Minnesota Timberwolves09:55 - Utah Jazz / Toronto Raptors16:20 - 76ers / Pacers / Bucks28:35 - Dallas Mavericks31:25 - Suns / Nets / Hornets33:10 - New York KnicksOn this very special episode of No Cap Room, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer and Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine get together as the buzzer goes off to talk about everything that's happened in the last 48 hours before the NBA trade deadline.It was a tame deadline, there were no superstars dealt this week, and Jake has a theory that the new CBA is to blame. It restricts what some of the contenders can do, and that showed with how many deals were made just to get teams off of that second apron.The guys explain why Xavier Tillman (to the Celtics) and Monte Morris (to the Timberwolves) are great depth pieces, even if the fans of both of those teams maybe were hoping to get something bigger and more exciting.The Jazz finally revealed themselves to be sellers, and not buyers, by dealing away Simone Fontecchio and Kelly Olynyk, but the Toronto Raptors confused everyone by trading for Olynyk, keeping bruce Brown, and waiving Spencer Dinwiddie after trading Dennis Schröder to get him.The Pacers made some interesting moves, sending Buddy Hield to the 76ers and then immediately replacing him with Doug McDermott. Dan explains why that fits their roster better and Jake says their front office has quickly turned into one of the NBA's smartest.The 76ers seem ready to pair Buddy Field with Kyle Lowry on the buyout market, but they'll still have to survive the next month with Mo Bamba and Paul Reed in place of the injured Joel Embiid.Jake says the Bucks were inquiring all over the league to get some perimeter defense added to their roster, but Patrick Beverley wasn't a name that he was expecting to hear headed to Milwaukee. He improves their perimeter defense, but does he offer anything else?The Dallas Mavericks made two big deals, picking up center Daniel Gafford from the Wizards and power forward P.J. Washington from the Hornets. Jake would've preferred for them to get a big wing instead, like Andrew Wiggins, and says this doesn't make them competitive with the top teams in the West.The Suns picked up Royce O'Neale from the Brooklyn Nets, after Miles Bridges decided to stay with the Charlotte Hornets, and Gordon Hayward found a perfect destination in the Oklahoma City Thunder.We finish the show with a conversation around the New York Knicks, who swung a deal to get Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks from the Detroit Pistons. The Knicks are dealing with a lot of injuries right now, so both guys will immediately help the team and will probably be in the starting lineup. However, when the Knicks get everyone healthy, this might be the most talented team they've had in 20 years.Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Without Joel Embiid, the Sixers had a much needed win against the Kings behind 37 points from Tobias Harris. We talk about that, a potential turning over the corner from BBall Paul and Mo Bamba, and Nico Batum's defensive versatility. Then we discuss Joel Embiid's knee injury, go starhunting and revisit Pascal Siakam, Lauri Markannen and Klay Thompson, and end the pod discussing whether the Sixers or Clippers have a better chance to make the Finals. Register for Fly The Process Los Angeles at https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/fly The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook Kornblau and Kornblau is the official lawfirm of the Process. LL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged. Stateside Vodka is the official sponsor of the Corner Three Newsletter with Zo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spike-eskin/message
Tyrese Maxey struggled mightily in the Sixers' Christmas Day game against the Heat, but big performances from Kelly Oubre and Mo Bamba kept Philadelphia close throughout. Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss a roller coaster game in Miami, what went wrong for Maxey, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked on 76ers cohosts John Mitchell and Keith Pompey agree the 76ers had a moral victory that should have been a victory against the BOston Celtics They discuss Mo Bamba's comments about getting a raw deals. And they agree that the Sixers need to take full advantage of this string of seven games against losing teams. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Locked on 76ers cohosts John Mitchell and Keith Pompey agree the 76ers had a moral victory that should have been a victory against the BOston Celtics They discuss Mo Bamba's comments about getting a raw deals. And they agree that the Sixers need to take full advantage of this string of seven games against losing teams. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Sixers center Mo Bamba joined us on the Ricky! We talked about everything from his relationship to Joel Embiid, to criticisms of his effort, to playing for Nick Nurse, and his workouts with Tyrese Maxey. We also ask him about the Harden situation and the Lillard trade. Most importantly, we talked to him about his famous appearance on the JJ Redick podcast for the 'person in a cage' story. Join the Ricky Bark In The Park team here (if you want the shirt join ASAP!): https://bit.ly/RickyBARK To see Marian Hill on October 11th get tickets here: https://worldcafelive.com/event/wxpn-welcomes-philly-music-fest-featuring-marian-hill/ The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook Become a MortgageCS Ricky VIP at mortgagecs.com/ricky Get your Big Barker dog bed at bigbarker.com/ricky Stateside Vodka is the official sponsor of the Corner Three newsletter with Zo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spike-eskin/message
The overwhelming consensus this offseason among pundits, fans, and seemingly LeBron James, was that the Lakers did quite well for themselves in free agency. At worst, they maintained a nice status quo. At best, they even improved. But was there perhaps a better route that could have been pursued, with more big picture flexibility? Anthony Irwin, host of the Lakers Lounge Podcast and Substack author, thinks so. In Irwin's opinion, the Lakers could have set themselves up better with an approach that meant going into the luxury tax, losing full mid-level exception (and by extension, access to Gabe Vincent), and keeping Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba on the roster as expiring contracts for a potential in-season mega-deal.The pros and cons of each route, and whether economic concerns played too big a role, gets a deep dive examination.All that, plus thoughts on whether Lonnie Walker IV will be missed, Max Christie's readiness to enter the rotation, and if Saudi Arabia's brash, big money entry into sports could eventually disrupt the NBA as we know it.Host: Andy Kamenetzky, with Guest Anthony Irwin.Segment 1: Did the Lakers take the best possible path this offseason?Segment 2: Did money dictate the Lakers' decisions? Segment 3: Could Saudi money cause an NBA exodus?FanDuelThis episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Make Every Moment More. Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedPrizePicksToday's episode is brought to you by PrizePicks. First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The overwhelming consensus this offseason among pundits, fans, and seemingly LeBron James, was that the Lakers did quite well for themselves in free agency. At worst, they maintained a nice status quo. At best, they even improved. But was there perhaps a better route that could have been pursued, with more big picture flexibility? Anthony Irwin, host of the Lakers Lounge Podcast and Substack author, thinks so. In Irwin's opinion, the Lakers could have set themselves up better with an approach that meant going into the luxury tax, losing full mid-level exception (and by extension, access to Gabe Vincent), and keeping Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba on the roster as expiring contracts for a potential in-season mega-deal. The pros and cons of each route, and whether economic concerns played too big a role, gets a deep dive examination. All that, plus thoughts on whether Lonnie Walker IV will be missed, Max Christie's readiness to enter the rotation, and if Saudi Arabia's brash, big money entry into sports could eventually disrupt the NBA as we know it. Host: Andy Kamenetzky, with Guest Anthony Irwin. Segment 1: Did the Lakers take the best possible path this offseason? Segment 2: Did money dictate the Lakers' decisions? Segment 3: Could Saudi money cause an NBA exodus? FanDuel This episode is brought to you by FanDuel Sportsbook, Official Sportsbook of Locked On. Make Every Moment More. Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started PrizePicks Today's episode is brought to you by PrizePicks. First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss the Sixers re-signing of Montrezl Harrell (boo!), the signing of Mo Bamba (cool), and Mike melts down and swears off the Sixers. As well, on the pod, BBall Paul signs an offer sheet with Utah, we discuss Wemby's debut, and some more Coach Mike info. Get the limited edition Ricky X Ten-Year Anniversary print and shirt from Kinetic here: https://bit.ly/RickyXMerch The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook Kornblau and Kornblau is the official lawfirm of the process. LL Pavorsky Jewelers is where Rights To Ricky Sanchez listeners go and get engaged. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In West Virginia, visit www.1800gambler.net. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 21+ in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details and state specific responsible gambling resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. Terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash baseball terms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spike-eskin/message
The Lakers lost again Wednesday, meaning they'll leave Sacramento and the California Classic without a victory. But that doesn't really matter, because it's Summer League, after all.What does? How the Important Players look. First and foremost, Max Christie. For second year players, the expectation is they should perform at a higher level than most of the players on the floor. Playing great doesn't always mean great things are coming, but poor play is a definite red flag. Christie looked excellent Monday in the team's SPL debut, and on Wednesday picked up right where he left off. 25 points, four rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block. He made four of his five 3-point attempts, and shot eight free throws. Once again, Christie was the team's best player, and that's good!So how long before you feel confident he can play a role in the regular season?Meanwhile, how did Jalen Hood-Schifino look in his second game? Colin Castleton? What about Cole Swider? Evaluating players in SPL can be tricky. A lot depends on what exactly it is you think is important.In other news, the Lakers lost a potential free agent to back up Anthony Davis on Wednesday, as Mo Bamba signed with Philly to back up Joel Embiid, instead. He was one of the more prominent names that fans hoped might get signed. And in a thin free agent market, there aren't that many options remaining before folks could get pretty nervous.Finally, the Lakers are operating without any real drama, even while plenty of it swirls around the league, as James Harden and Damian Lillard are both on the market. Normally, that kind of thing worms its way into the LA conversation, even if there's no real chance Star X could land with the Lakers. This year? Nope.HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: Mo Bamba is headed to Philly. How many more FA's have to drop off the board before it gets concerning?SEGMENT 2: More on the Lakers' C's, plus Max Christie looks awesome!SEGMENT 3: More SPL reaction, and a drama free summer in LA.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Lakers lost again Wednesday, meaning they'll leave Sacramento and the California Classic without a victory. But that doesn't really matter, because it's Summer League, after all. What does? How the Important Players look. First and foremost, Max Christie. For second year players, the expectation is they should perform at a higher level than most of the players on the floor. Playing great doesn't always mean great things are coming, but poor play is a definite red flag. Christie looked excellent Monday in the team's SPL debut, and on Wednesday picked up right where he left off. 25 points, four rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block. He made four of his five 3-point attempts, and shot eight free throws. Once again, Christie was the team's best player, and that's good! So how long before you feel confident he can play a role in the regular season? Meanwhile, how did Jalen Hood-Schifino look in his second game? Colin Castleton? What about Cole Swider? Evaluating players in SPL can be tricky. A lot depends on what exactly it is you think is important. In other news, the Lakers lost a potential free agent to back up Anthony Davis on Wednesday, as Mo Bamba signed with Philly to back up Joel Embiid, instead. He was one of the more prominent names that fans hoped might get signed. And in a thin free agent market, there aren't that many options remaining before folks could get pretty nervous. Finally, the Lakers are operating without any real drama, even while plenty of it swirls around the league, as James Harden and Damian Lillard are both on the market. Normally, that kind of thing worms its way into the LA conversation, even if there's no real chance Star X could land with the Lakers. This year? Nope. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Mo Bamba is headed to Philly. How many more FA's have to drop off the board before it gets concerning? SEGMENT 2: More on the Lakers' C's, plus Max Christie looks awesome! SEGMENT 3: More SPL reaction, and a drama free summer in LA. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Lakers have some decisions to make before the roster is finalized. The most prominent is around the 14th roster spot, widely expected to go to another center. Or at the least, a really big power forward who can absorb minutes at the five. With Anthony Davis's health a priority, and a spotty injury history, reliable backups are critical. Right now, the Lakers only have free agent signee Jaxson Hayes, who disappointed in a big way over four years in New Orleans, and two-way signee Colin Castleton, a rookie out of Florida.Not exactly the most comforting options for a team that figures to lean on its backup center fairly significantly throughout the year.So who do they go get?The names aren't super exciting, and all options have serious flaws (which is to be expected, given the Lakers can only offer a minimum deal). Old faces like Wenyen Gabriel, Mo Bamba, and Montrezl Harrell, or new (to the Lakers, at least) guys like Christian Wood, Bismack Biyombo, and Willy Hernangomez.What qualities are most important for the Lakers to target?Meanwhile, the team played its first Summer League game on Monday. Max Christie was among the key players to watch, as fans hoped to see that nice leap between a player's rookie and sophomore seasons. Second year guys should look better than the rookies... so how did Christie do?What about first rounder Jalen Hood-Schifino? Last year's draftee Cole Swider? Or Castelton? What should fans look for tonight, in the team's second game?HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: The Lakers have to sign another center, right? Even if a better player is available at another position?SEGMENT 2: Who are the best options for the Lakers at center? What qualities should they be hunting?SEGMENT 3: Recapping Summer League Game 1: Max Christie, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Cole Swider and Colin Castleton.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Lakers have some decisions to make before the roster is finalized. The most prominent is around the 14th roster spot, widely expected to go to another center. Or at the least, a really big power forward who can absorb minutes at the five. With Anthony Davis's health a priority, and a spotty injury history, reliable backups are critical. Right now, the Lakers only have free agent signee Jaxson Hayes, who disappointed in a big way over four years in New Orleans, and two-way signee Colin Castleton, a rookie out of Florida. Not exactly the most comforting options for a team that figures to lean on its backup center fairly significantly throughout the year. So who do they go get? The names aren't super exciting, and all options have serious flaws (which is to be expected, given the Lakers can only offer a minimum deal). Old faces like Wenyen Gabriel, Mo Bamba, and Montrezl Harrell, or new (to the Lakers, at least) guys like Christian Wood, Bismack Biyombo, and Willy Hernangomez. What qualities are most important for the Lakers to target? Meanwhile, the team played its first Summer League game on Monday. Max Christie was among the key players to watch, as fans hoped to see that nice leap between a player's rookie and sophomore seasons. Second year guys should look better than the rookies... so how did Christie do? What about first rounder Jalen Hood-Schifino? Last year's draftee Cole Swider? Or Castelton? What should fans look for tonight, in the team's second game? HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The Lakers have to sign another center, right? Even if a better player is available at another position? SEGMENT 2: Who are the best options for the Lakers at center? What qualities should they be hunting? SEGMENT 3: Recapping Summer League Game 1: Max Christie, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Cole Swider and Colin Castleton. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA for 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Player movement on Day 1 of NBA free agency wasn't as rapid fire as last offseason, but it was nonetheless pretty busy, and the Lakers were very active, moving quickly to leverage both exceptions available to them.The rundown of activity: Signed forward Taurean Prince to a one year deal worth a reported $4.5 million, likely the team's biannual exception. Signed Miami guard Gabe Vincent to a 3 year, $33 million deal, with the team's full midlevel exception - the one opened up when they declined their option on Malik Beasley, and released Mo Bamba. Signed forward Cam Reddish to a two-year deal at the veteran's minimum. This, like Thanos, was inevitable. Can the Lakers actually help him meet his potential? Re-signed forward Rui Hachimura to a three year deal at $17 million per, a nice payout for Hachimura. A little higher perhaps than the Lakers hoped, but still low enough that... ...the Lakers still have enough to re-sign Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell (assuming he doesn't get something way above what market price looks like it'll be). The Lakers will then fill the rest of the roster out with minimum, or near minimum deals, depending on the exact number Russell (presumably) agrees to in his return. That's the plan, at least. Whether the rest of the league cooperates it's hard to say. After all the movement on Friday, there are fewer teams with cap space to make Russell an offer above the full midlevel. And how many of those teams would go there?Bruce Brown, a major target of the Lakers, went to Indiana for more than the Lakers could offer. Dennis Schröder is heading to Toronto on a two year deal, again for more than the Lakers could offer. So did the Lakers do well on Day 1? A lot will depend on what happens with Russell, but overall signs are promising. Prince, while flawed, will provide a presence they didn't necessarily have last year, and Vincent is a nice replacement for Schröder. Reddish is a flier worth taking. They had to bring Hachimura back, and did.So a good start!HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Player movement on Day 1 of NBA free agency wasn't as rapid fire as last offseason, but it was nonetheless pretty busy, and the Lakers were very active, moving quickly to leverage both exceptions available to them. The rundown of activity: Signed forward Taurean Prince to a one year deal worth a reported $4.5 million, likely the team's biannual exception. Signed Miami guard Gabe Vincent to a 3 year, $33 million deal, with the team's full midlevel exception - the one opened up when they declined their option on Malik Beasley, and released Mo Bamba. Signed forward Cam Reddish to a two-year deal at the veteran's minimum. This, like Thanos, was inevitable. Can the Lakers actually help him meet his potential? Re-signed forward Rui Hachimura to a three year deal at $17 million per, a nice payout for Hachimura. A little higher perhaps than the Lakers hoped, but still low enough that... ...the Lakers still have enough to re-sign Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell (assuming he doesn't get something way above what market price looks like it'll be). The Lakers will then fill the rest of the roster out with minimum, or near minimum deals, depending on the exact number Russell (presumably) agrees to in his return. That's the plan, at least. Whether the rest of the league cooperates it's hard to say. After all the movement on Friday, there are fewer teams with cap space to make Russell an offer above the full midlevel. And how many of those teams would go there? Bruce Brown, a major target of the Lakers, went to Indiana for more than the Lakers could offer. Dennis Schröder is heading to Toronto on a two year deal, again for more than the Lakers could offer. So did the Lakers do well on Day 1? A lot will depend on what happens with Russell, but overall signs are promising. Prince, while flawed, will provide a presence they didn't necessarily have last year, and Vincent is a nice replacement for Schröder. Reddish is a flier worth taking. They had to bring Hachimura back, and did. So a good start! HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday, speculation that the Lakers had their eye on a full midlevel exception worth over $12 million a season, rather than the smaller taxpayer version (a little over $5) began to ramp up. And with decisions to make on Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba, we'd all learn pretty quickly what direction the Lakers would be taking.Thursday, we got our answers. The Lakers declined a team option on Beasley, then released Bamba (along with Shaq Harrison) to give themselves a chance to use that larger exception. The big target? Likely Denver's Bruce Brown, and Thursday The Athletic's Jovan Buha reported the Lakers feel like they have a good shot at signing the versatile, hard-nosed guard.Granted, they'll have a lot of competition, because basically every team in the league would love to have him.So should fans print their Brown jerseys? Is Milwaukee center Brook Lopez, mentioned as another player the Lakers would want, even a small possibility? Because he'd be a perfect fit next to Anthony Davis. But if it's not those guys, who else would be worth that kind of money? Did the Lakers take a big risk in letting someone like Bamba, who definitely fills a potential need at backup C that the Lakers will need to fill (and the market is slim, to say the least)? Does it make sense to chop up that big exception into smaller parts? How many dudes could the Lakers bring in, if the market breaks their way?The whole thing begins at 3 pm Pacific time. That's when teams can start signing players, and things tend to get wild and wooly very, very fast. The Lakers might not be at the front of the line, and someone like Brown (reportedly set to visit the Mavericks, among other teams) will likely take his time.Stay tuned!HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: The Lakers make moves to open up the use of a full midlevel exception.SEGMENT 2: If not Bruce Brown, then who?SEGMENT 3: More names the Lakers could target with all of, or part of, their newfound access to contract options.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday, speculation that the Lakers had their eye on a full midlevel exception worth over $12 million a season, rather than the smaller taxpayer version (a little over $5) began to ramp up. And with decisions to make on Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba, we'd all learn pretty quickly what direction the Lakers would be taking. Thursday, we got our answers. The Lakers declined a team option on Beasley, then released Bamba (along with Shaq Harrison) to give themselves a chance to use that larger exception. The big target? Likely Denver's Bruce Brown, and Thursday The Athletic's Jovan Buha reported the Lakers feel like they have a good shot at signing the versatile, hard-nosed guard. Granted, they'll have a lot of competition, because basically every team in the league would love to have him. So should fans print their Brown jerseys? Is Milwaukee center Brook Lopez, mentioned as another player the Lakers would want, even a small possibility? Because he'd be a perfect fit next to Anthony Davis. But if it's not those guys, who else would be worth that kind of money? Did the Lakers take a big risk in letting someone like Bamba, who definitely fills a potential need at backup C that the Lakers will need to fill (and the market is slim, to say the least)? Does it make sense to chop up that big exception into smaller parts? How many dudes could the Lakers bring in, if the market breaks their way? The whole thing begins at 3 pm Pacific time. That's when teams can start signing players, and things tend to get wild and wooly very, very fast. The Lakers might not be at the front of the line, and someone like Brown (reportedly set to visit the Mavericks, among other teams) will likely take his time. Stay tuned! HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The Lakers make moves to open up the use of a full midlevel exception. SEGMENT 2: If not Bruce Brown, then who? SEGMENT 3: More names the Lakers could target with all of, or part of, their newfound access to contract options. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Tuesday, introducing the team's two draft picks to the local media, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka reiterated the idea the team enters this offseason valuing continuity. They want to keep this core group together, and build on what was accomplished following the trade deadline last season.Of course, continuity can mean a lot of different things, as can core.Some guys are more core than others, right? So who might get left out if the Lakers decide to run it back... mostly? And if they go that direction, do they have a path to better players?Well, on Wednesday reports indicated the Lakers would be very, very interested in Denver's Bruce Brown, were they to free up use of their non-taxpayer midlevel exception, worth a little over $12 million. They'd have plenty of competition, and even getting to a place where an offer could be made would mean parting ways with Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba, and perhaps more. And it would also require a very astute reading of the free agent market, because using that exception would hard cap the Lakers and they'd need to squeeze a lot of folks in with the money available (Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, D'Angelo Russell being the most important). It would limit their flexibility, potentially... but it would also open up an avenue to maximize the talent that could be had on the free agent market.It's a tough choice for Rob Pelinka... unless he has a good feel for what's coming this summer. And certainly early signs are that the market for Russell and even Hachimura might not be as robust as initially thought as the season was winding down. There's a world in which the Lakers keep everyone that matters, even potentially Dennis Schröder, and still manage to improve the team.There's also a path where they swing and miss and find themselves short on valuable supporting pieces.HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: The Lakers value continuity... meaning what, exactly?SEGMENT 2: Could the Lakers make a run at Bruce Brown?SEGMENT 3: Is it worth the attempt to get a guy like Brown? Because after him, there aren't a lot of realistic upgrades, and they could be left holding the bag having sacrificed depth and flexibility.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Tuesday, introducing the team's two draft picks to the local media, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka reiterated the idea the team enters this offseason valuing continuity. They want to keep this core group together, and build on what was accomplished following the trade deadline last season. Of course, continuity can mean a lot of different things, as can core. Some guys are more core than others, right? So who might get left out if the Lakers decide to run it back... mostly? And if they go that direction, do they have a path to better players? Well, on Wednesday reports indicated the Lakers would be very, very interested in Denver's Bruce Brown, were they to free up use of their non-taxpayer midlevel exception, worth a little over $12 million. They'd have plenty of competition, and even getting to a place where an offer could be made would mean parting ways with Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba, and perhaps more. And it would also require a very astute reading of the free agent market, because using that exception would hard cap the Lakers and they'd need to squeeze a lot of folks in with the money available (Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, D'Angelo Russell being the most important). It would limit their flexibility, potentially... but it would also open up an avenue to maximize the talent that could be had on the free agent market. It's a tough choice for Rob Pelinka... unless he has a good feel for what's coming this summer. And certainly early signs are that the market for Russell and even Hachimura might not be as robust as initially thought as the season was winding down. There's a world in which the Lakers keep everyone that matters, even potentially Dennis Schröder, and still manage to improve the team. There's also a path where they swing and miss and find themselves short on valuable supporting pieces. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The Lakers value continuity... meaning what, exactly? SEGMENT 2: Could the Lakers make a run at Bruce Brown? SEGMENT 3: Is it worth the attempt to get a guy like Brown? Because after him, there aren't a lot of realistic upgrades, and they could be left holding the bag having sacrificed depth and flexibility. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA free agency kicks off Friday at 3 pm PT, and while the Lakers aren't likely to be first out of the gate—that tends to be the teams with real dollars to spend—they'll most certainly be paying close attention to where the first wave of players land, and who might be left over.A big (or bigger than the Lakers can make, at least) offer to someone like Dennis Schröder could change the landscape a little, too, because it might mean the taxpayer mid-level exception people expect the Lakers to use (and currently, in theory, earmarked for Schröder) would go somewhere else.It's a thin year for free agents, so who is out there that might make sense?And what about Jalen Hood-Schifino? There's still plenty to learn about LA's first round pick from last week's draft.There's nobody better to handle the intersection of these stories than Jacob Rude, who covers the Lakers for Silver Screen and Roll, and Indiana hoops for Locked On Hoosiers. In a fabulous moment of serendipity, his worlds have collided in a major way. He joins the show to break down what he saw from Hood-Schifino last year at Indiana, and continue deliver insight into the first rounder. How does he fit with the backcourt the Lakers seem likely to bring back? What about his mental game? His approach to the craft?Rude, who watched every game the kid played last year, breaks it all down.From there, it's back to the Lakers and free agency looming. Before they get there, the Lakers have to make decisions about Mo Bamba and Malik Beasley. Do they pick up those team options? Why would it make sense to bring both back? And what about potential free agents? Would a veteran like Kevin Love make sense, if he'd take the midlevel? Jeff Green? And why does nobody ever mention Troy Brown in those "run it back" conversations?Should he be? What about Lonnie Walker IV?HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, with guest Jacob Rude! SEGMENT 1: More deep dive into Jalen Hood-Schifino.SEGMENT 2: Can JHS play enough D to stay on the court? How should the Lakers handle Beasley and Bamba?SEGMENT 3: Potential free agents... Kevin Love? Jeff Green? What about Walker and Brown?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA free agency kicks off Friday at 3 pm PT, and while the Lakers aren't likely to be first out of the gate—that tends to be the teams with real dollars to spend—they'll most certainly be paying close attention to where the first wave of players land, and who might be left over. A big (or bigger than the Lakers can make, at least) offer to someone like Dennis Schröder could change the landscape a little, too, because it might mean the taxpayer mid-level exception people expect the Lakers to use (and currently, in theory, earmarked for Schröder) would go somewhere else. It's a thin year for free agents, so who is out there that might make sense? And what about Jalen Hood-Schifino? There's still plenty to learn about LA's first round pick from last week's draft. There's nobody better to handle the intersection of these stories than Jacob Rude, who covers the Lakers for Silver Screen and Roll, and Indiana hoops for Locked On Hoosiers. In a fabulous moment of serendipity, his worlds have collided in a major way. He joins the show to break down what he saw from Hood-Schifino last year at Indiana, and continue deliver insight into the first rounder. How does he fit with the backcourt the Lakers seem likely to bring back? What about his mental game? His approach to the craft? Rude, who watched every game the kid played last year, breaks it all down. From there, it's back to the Lakers and free agency looming. Before they get there, the Lakers have to make decisions about Mo Bamba and Malik Beasley. Do they pick up those team options? Why would it make sense to bring both back? And what about potential free agents? Would a veteran like Kevin Love make sense, if he'd take the midlevel? Jeff Green? And why does nobody ever mention Troy Brown in those "run it back" conversations? Should he be? What about Lonnie Walker IV? HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, with guest Jacob Rude! SEGMENT 1: More deep dive into Jalen Hood-Schifino. SEGMENT 2: Can JHS play enough D to stay on the court? How should the Lakers handle Beasley and Bamba? SEGMENT 3: Potential free agents... Kevin Love? Jeff Green? What about Walker and Brown? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Draft is done, and now the NBA is getting ready for the rush of free agency.In a twist on the normal run of things, the Lakers really aren't a big part of the rumor mill. The reasons are fairly obvious: They lack cap space, and to create any, it would require the Lakers to clear the decks of too many important players. Way too many. Meanwhile, the types of guys they can afford aren't the shiny names that get attention at this point of the process. But logic and reality has never been a big part of determining whether people talk about the Lakers and free agent action.Instead, the focus really is much more on the market for their own free agents, and whether the Lakers will make a real effort to run it back. That starts with D'Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura. And the market for Hachimura might have taken shape over the weekend, when Minnesota's Naz Reid signed an extension with the Wolves for about $14 million a season.And while some Lakers fans had pipe dreams of somehow getting Reid to LA - that was never going to happen - that the Wolves got him for just above the full midlevel is a good sign for the Lakers. At first look, it's hard to see how many teams will go much higher than that for Hachimura. The teams with cap space (Houston, for example) don't benefit using it on Rui. Really good teams that might have a defined role for him don't have the money. So maybe the Lakers keep him for something like that $14 mil, which is a few mil less than what the top end could be, and given all the tax math the Lakers are doing, that could be a big deal.They also have a choice to make on Mo Bamba, who would get a little more appealing on the open market with Reid gone as an option. Should the Lakers decline his $10 million option for next year, would they be able to lure him back on a smaller deal? If they let him go, who could replace him?It's a pickle! Bamba may not be perfect, but he's very likely better than who the Lakers could get on a minimum deal, and to use their exception to fill a hole they created would be painful.HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: The Lakers aren't a big part of the discourse as free agency talk heats up.SEGMENT 2: Did Naz Reid set the market for Rui Hachimura?SEGMENT 3: To Bamba or not to Bamba? That is the question.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Draft is done, and now the NBA is getting ready for the rush of free agency. In a twist on the normal run of things, the Lakers really aren't a big part of the rumor mill. The reasons are fairly obvious: They lack cap space, and to create any, it would require the Lakers to clear the decks of too many important players. Way too many. Meanwhile, the types of guys they can afford aren't the shiny names that get attention at this point of the process. But logic and reality has never been a big part of determining whether people talk about the Lakers and free agent action. Instead, the focus really is much more on the market for their own free agents, and whether the Lakers will make a real effort to run it back. That starts with D'Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura. And the market for Hachimura might have taken shape over the weekend, when Minnesota's Naz Reid signed an extension with the Wolves for about $14 million a season. And while some Lakers fans had pipe dreams of somehow getting Reid to LA - that was never going to happen - that the Wolves got him for just above the full midlevel is a good sign for the Lakers. At first look, it's hard to see how many teams will go much higher than that for Hachimura. The teams with cap space (Houston, for example) don't benefit using it on Rui. Really good teams that might have a defined role for him don't have the money. So maybe the Lakers keep him for something like that $14 mil, which is a few mil less than what the top end could be, and given all the tax math the Lakers are doing, that could be a big deal. They also have a choice to make on Mo Bamba, who would get a little more appealing on the open market with Reid gone as an option. Should the Lakers decline his $10 million option for next year, would they be able to lure him back on a smaller deal? If they let him go, who could replace him? It's a pickle! Bamba may not be perfect, but he's very likely better than who the Lakers could get on a minimum deal, and to use their exception to fill a hole they created would be painful. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The Lakers aren't a big part of the discourse as free agency talk heats up. SEGMENT 2: Did Naz Reid set the market for Rui Hachimura? SEGMENT 3: To Bamba or not to Bamba? That is the question. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Lakers head into free agency with restricted free agents they would like to retain, unrestricted free agents who were key contributors and could be back, and players with contract options for next season that need resolving before July 1st. Whether it's Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, D'Angelo Russell, Mo Bamba and Malik Beasley, or Lonnie Walker IV and Dennis Schröder, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the many different decisions the Lakers have in front of them for free agency and how the salary cap and spending will impact those choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In August, the Lakers can give Anthony Davis a three-year extension worth $167 million.The decision of whether to give it to him, or risk him potentially opting out of his deal after next season and walking as a free agent, is a tricky one. On the one hand, the Lakers will be hard pressed to find a player better than him, even while factoring in additional age and mileage. Frustrating as he occasionally is, Davis is still in the NBA's elite tier, and those guys are really, really hard to find. On the other hand, paying Davis over $55 million a year, pushing that past a realistic timeline for LeBron James, would make any GM nervous.Would it be better for the Lakers to end the Davis Era at the same time the LeBron Era closes?There's risk everywhere, no question.So what's the right play, here?Meanwhile, Austin Reaves has officially made it. The internet has been hopping with Reaves-is-dating-Taylor Swift content this week. Is it true? No, it is not. But even being big enough to be mentioned in Taylor Swift gossip as a joke is a major indication of how big a name he's become. Between that and his LemonDaddy.com billboards (and a killer post-All Star and postseason run that put him in line for about $75 million this offseason) it's been a good run for AR.Finally, the Lakers seem very willing to at least explore trades including D'Angelo Russell. But that would need to be a sign-and-trade, which are notoriously hard to pull off. But what about trading Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba? What are the mechanics, and what might they get in return?HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: Anthony Davis is extension eligible in August. Will the Lakers make him an offer?SEGMENT 2: What are the risks and rewards in play?SEGMENT 3: What goes into trading Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba? What could the Lakers get in return?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In August, the Lakers can give Anthony Davis a three-year extension worth $167 million. The decision of whether to give it to him, or risk him potentially opting out of his deal after next season and walking as a free agent, is a tricky one. On the one hand, the Lakers will be hard pressed to find a player better than him, even while factoring in additional age and mileage. Frustrating as he occasionally is, Davis is still in the NBA's elite tier, and those guys are really, really hard to find. On the other hand, paying Davis over $55 million a year, pushing that past a realistic timeline for LeBron James, would make any GM nervous. Would it be better for the Lakers to end the Davis Era at the same time the LeBron Era closes? There's risk everywhere, no question. So what's the right play, here? Meanwhile, Austin Reaves has officially made it. The internet has been hopping with Reaves-is-dating-Taylor Swift content this week. Is it true? No, it is not. But even being big enough to be mentioned in Taylor Swift gossip as a joke is a major indication of how big a name he's become. Between that and his LemonDaddy.com billboards (and a killer post-All Star and postseason run that put him in line for about $75 million this offseason) it's been a good run for AR. Finally, the Lakers seem very willing to at least explore trades including D'Angelo Russell. But that would need to be a sign-and-trade, which are notoriously hard to pull off. But what about trading Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba? What are the mechanics, and what might they get in return? HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Anthony Davis is extension eligible in August. Will the Lakers make him an offer? SEGMENT 2: What are the risks and rewards in play? SEGMENT 3: What goes into trading Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba? What could the Lakers get in return? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedonnba and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONNBA, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the one hand, the Lakers entered the final minute with a real chance to win in three of the four games they lost in the Western Conference Finals to the Denver Nuggets. On the other... they lost all of them. And while you could argue it means the gap between Denver and LA isn't as big as 4-0 might indicate, there's still definitely a gap.How big?The NBA Finals, which kicked off Thursday, might provide a clue. Both to how the Lakers stack up against the Nuggets, but where they might fit in that next tier of contenders, and how crowded that group might be.One thing that will help close the gap next year? Internal improvement. Assuming the Lakers bring back the expected group of players, a lot of attention will be given to the relative youth of the supporting cast. Generally, young players are talked about as having "upside." Often, teams have a couple prospects that they hope will become franchise cornerstones, and even elite NBA players. The Lakers don't have that level of prospect, but how much better can Austin Reaves get? How about Rui Hachimura? What about Max Christie?For the Lakers, if a guy like Christie can become a reliable, game in/game out rotation player for the regular season next year - even for 10-15 minutes a night - that's like acquiring an extra free agent, or pulling off a trade.The Lakers will certainly look to get better by dangling players like Mo Bamba, Malik Beasley and D'Angelo Russell (in sign-and-trade scenarios). How appealing will those options be, though? So while they've remade their depth, getting significantly better could be tough. Unless, of course, that improvement happens internally.HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: What could the Finals teach us about the Lakers?SEGMENT 2: Which young player on the Lakers has the most upside?SEGMENT 3: Why internal improvement could be tremendously valuable for LA... and how context really matters.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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