Podcast appearances and mentions of mo bamba

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…

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Pick Prediction 10/26/2023 by Tony T. 76ers at Bucks—Harden is out for Philadelphia. Milwaukee has a clean injury report. Leaving the 76ers this year are Georges Niang, Shake Milton and Jalen McDaniels. Additions include Danny Green, Kelly Oubre, Patrick Beverly and Mo Bamba. Head coach Nick Nurse takes over for the departed Doc Rivers. Milwaukee lost Jrue Holiday and Grayson Allen during the offseason. Notable additions are Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley and Cam Payne. Mike Budenholzer was let go after Milwaukee's early exit from the playoffs. Lillard's presence will help the Bucks execute their half court offense.

New 76ers Kelly Oubre Jr. and Mo Bamba sit down with Team Reporter Lauren Rosen ahead of the 2023 preseason. Oubre Jr. discusses forging his own path and bringing a unique spirit to the NBA, run-ins with now-teammates at Fashion Week, and the grounding influence of this family. Then, Bamba covers watching the Sixers growing up, his calm demeanor, binging NBA games on League Pass, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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? 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

I went more in-depth into how Carlos Alcaraz beat out Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon to take over the number one ranking spot. In my opinion, the Sixers do not have the right pieces around Joel Embiid to continue building around the superstar center. Tear it down and build around Tyrese Maxey! The signings of centers Mo Bamba and Montrezl Harrell prove that it could be the end of Joel Embiid.

This journey, Chip and Ryan discuss the recent Sixers signings. Mo Bamba and Pat Beverley join the Sixers bench. We both like these new additions. The team also matched the Jazz's offer sheet to Paul Reed, bringing him back to Philly for 3 years. Montrezl Harrell re-signs with the Sixers as well. The roster still needs to be entirely filled out... What moves could be coming? We move on to recap the Phillies season so far. The main theme remains inconsistency. When the lineup is performing, pitching is poor, when the pitching is on fire, the lineup is cold. What will the Phillies need to do at the deadline to address some of these issues? Will we see a second half rebound for guys like Turner and Schwarber? Hop on board and enjoy the ride! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thephillybandwagon/support

Can Joel Embiid and Mo Bamba form a twin towers lineup? What to make of Patrick Beverley's comments about James Harden? And is the Portland Trail Blazers waiting for right trading offer for Dame Lillard holding up this summer's possible moves? Devon Givens and Keith Pompey discuss those three things. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The show opens with Andrew and Jamie reacting to the Phillies frustrating finish to the first half of the season after dropping the series to the Marlins and want to evaluate the roster at the All-Star break (0:06-11:45). Andrew and Jamie discuss the Sixers decision to match the offer sheet of the Utah Jazz for Paul Reed and how it affects them in terms of the luxury tax as they construct the roster. The guys also get into the comments made by Joel Embiid on James Harden has handled his contract situation this offseason (11:45-36:42). Andrew and Jamie evaluate the Phillies starting rotation's performance over the first half of the season while focusing on Aaron Nola who had a disappointing and inconsistent first half, then Ray opens a special edition of the vault featuring Ryan Howard in the 2006 HR Derby (36:42-1:01:55). Andrew, Jamie, and Ray had quite the weekend for different reasons, Andrew had a fun weekend at the shore, Jamie had to do quite a bit of driving and Ray had not one but two flat tires (1:01:55-1:26:03). The Phillies selected Aidan Miller with the 27th pick in the first round of the MLB draft on Sunday night, Andrew and Jaime look back at Phillies 1st round picks through the years (1:26:03-1:47:40). Andrew and Jamie continue their evaluation of the Phillies first half of the season, now moving their focus to the Outfield and the main focus here is none-other-then Kyle Schwarber (1:47:40-2:11:10). Devon Givens joins Andrew and Jamie live from the Sixers practice facility awaiting the introductory press conference for Patrick Beverly and Mo Bamba (2:11:10-2:35:45). Andrew did some digging and found out the Phillies are 8-0 this year when Kyle Schwarber hit's a leadoff homerun. Andrew and Jamie share how they feel about the new NBA In-Season tournament (2:35:45-3:07:25).

Fresh off of the private jet from the Michael Rubin white party, Kris and Roy wallow in sadness as it looks more obvious that the Sixers are heading towards a gap year. While Philly makes moves around the fringes with Mo Bamba and Patrick Beverly, the Miami Heat appear to be the front runners for Damian Lillard.Later in the show, we put a bow on the Money In The Bank event in London, and take a look at whether or not Jey Uso will dethrone Roman Reigns at Summerslam.

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

Nick Castellanos, Taijaun Walker, and Bryson Stott did their thing as the Phillies took a series from the TB Rays in a 8-4 win. The Phils played fundamental baseball, and LOOK... it pays off! They look to go for the sweep as Christopher Sanchez takes the mound against his former organization. the 76ers add some big man depth with Mo Bamba. Will this move add anything to the rotation? The Association is pushing towards a mid-season tournament, in what used to seem like a far fetched idea. Would you support a tournament in the NBA around the All-Star Break? #Phillies #mlb #nba #76ers #sixers Thank you to our sponsors: - Manscaped | Use promo code "FARZY" for 20% off and FREE shipping at https://www.manscaped.com - BlueChew | https://bit.ly/3RQcGbS - Download MOJO now to get your first stock free - worth up to $10,000! https://apple.co/3dpVdHZ Must be 21+ to use Mojo, and located in New Jersey to make trades. Have a gambling problem? Help is available at 1-800-Gambler. Visit www.Mojo.com for more info. - Steven Singer Jewelers | https://www.ihatestevensinger.com/ - Freestone Farms CBD | Use promo code "FARZY" for 20% off at https://www.freestonefarmscbd.com - Sky Motor Cars | https://www.skymotorcars.com/ - PHLSportsNation | https://phlsportsnation.com - Versus Game App | https://versusgame.com/app/user/farzy... Follow the show: Subscribe to the channel: / farzyshow Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cHilqG... Subscribe to Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/farzyshow Visit the website: https://www.FarzyShow.com Make sure to follow on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/farzyshow Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5602674/advertisement

Sixers Running it Back...Mo Bamba and Pat Beverley Signing Breakdowns- Pick Swap Podcast The Sixers offseason plan is beginning to be revealed and it is looking eerily similar to last year. Sean Barnard and James Birrane break down the outlook on the James Harden situation and if running it back could make sense. They also dive into the impact of the Mo Bamba and Patrick Beverley signings before wrapping up with some final thoughts on summer league and the Dame Lillard situation. #Sixers #JamesHarden #NBA #76ers 0:00-1:36 Intro 1:37-17:21 James Harden Outlook 17:22-20:50 Summer League Takeaways 20:51-28:12 Patrick Beverley 18:13-37:00 Mo Bamba 37:01-43:54 Is Tyrese Maxey untouchable & Dame Lillard Trade Buy some Pick Swap Merch: https://pick-swap-media.myshopify.com Check out our Twitter: @PickSwapMedia https://twitter.com/PickSwapMediahttps://www.instagram.com/pickswapmedia1/https://anchor.fm/pick-swap-media www.tiktok.com/@pickswapmedia

At the top of this episode Trill ranted about Daryl Morey's offseason plan for the Sixers and why it doesn't add up at all. We then talked about a bunch of moves including the Sixers signing Mo Bamba, a live reaction to the Dejounte Murray extension, Grant Willams to Dallas, Thybulle staying in Portland & more. To hear this whole episode subscribe to the YKB Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/YouKnowBall Use the promo code “SLOP” or click the link below to get a $100 dollar deposit match bonus when you sign up for Underdog Fantasy today! https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-you-know-ball Watch NBA games with us on Playback during summer league subscribe here: https://www.playback.tv/youknowball More YKB Content: https://linktr.ee/YouKnowBall

The Sixers have signed Patrick Beverley and Mo Bamba so far this offseason and have been quiet on all other fronts as we await a potential James Harden trade. Today, RB & DJ Eastwood grade the Sixers offseason to this point! #Sixers #patrickbeverley #mobamba #nbafreeagency #jamesharden #joelembiid #tobiasharris #tyresemaxey #darylmorey #nicknurse #NBA #SixersNews #nbanews Philly Take with RB Merch Store: https://philly-take-with-rb.creator-spring.com/ Playback: https://www.playback.tv/phillytakewithrb Philly Take Discord: https://discord.gg/vEXh2Aqp Venmo: https://venmo.com/phillytakewithrb CashApp: https://cash.app/$phillytakewithrb Subscribe to Philly Take with RB on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6xo8_BSzZJVYfWEqEt1Gw INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rbphillytake/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RBPhillyTake

The late great Kobe Bryant is set to become the cover athlete for NBA 2k24, Mo Bamba signs to the 76er's to back up Joel Embiid, and UCF ranked 8th in BIG 12 Preseason Media Poll.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sixers have signed Mo Bamba to a 1-year deal. The Sixers add another big for depth, but what does this mean for the future of Paul Reed? Today, we discuss it all! #Sixers #mobamba #breakingnews #nbafreeagency #paulreed #jamesharden #joelembiid #tobiasharris #tyresemaxey #darylmorey #nicknurse #NBA #SixersNews #nbanews Philly Take with RB Merch Store: https://philly-take-with-rb.creator-spring.com/ Playback: https://www.playback.tv/phillytakewithrb Philly Take Discord: https://discord.gg/vEXh2Aqp Venmo: https://venmo.com/phillytakewithrb CashApp: https://cash.app/$phillytakewithrb Subscribe to Philly Take with RB on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6xo8_BSzZJVYfWEqEt1Gw INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rbphillytake/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RBPhillyTake

The center market is dwindling and now even Mo Bamba is no longer an option for the Lakers. What can they do? Plus, taking a look at what we've learned from the Summer League team so far and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest NBA news, give early Summer League takeaways, react to the latest WNBA news, then draft their own WNBA All-Star rosters.TIME STAMPS0:45 -- Bol Bol2:30 -- Damian Lillard12:30 -- NBA Free Agency (Malik Beasley, Mo Bamba, Grant Williams, Matisse Thybulle)32:00 -- Early Summer League thoughts53:00 -- WNBA news ("Unrivaled" league)58:00 -- Fever/Mystics trade1:04:00 -- Shoutouts (Aces, Lynx)1:08:30 -- WNBA All-Star mock draft1:14:30 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 76ers added a towering reserve center in Mo Bamba. Devon Givens and Keith Pompey talk about his acquisition, the Sixers' summer-league standouts and head coach Nick Nurse coaching the summer-league team. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

NBA free agency began last week, and the Philadelphia 76ers were all over the wires. After James Harden opted in to his $36 million player option, he requested to be traded, and that would have been the first domino in the Sixers off-season -- or so we thought. One Fourth of July white party with Michael Rubin later, and Harden may have mended some fences (with players, not necessarily front office members -- as reported by ESPN's Ramona Shelbourne). Is it a higher possibility that Harden returns? Maybe, but the clock is definitely ticking on how quickly this move SHOULD be done. The Sixers lost some free agents (Georges Niang, Shake Milton, and Jaden McDaniels), and the cupboard has to be refilled somehow. (This was recorded before the signing of Mo Bamba as reported by Woj.) Regardless, Adio Royster and David Early catch you up on what has happened so far for the Sixers in free agency plus talk about how a Damian Lillard trade could have been done (according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst) if Tyrese Maxey was included in the deal. Who knows how much truth there is to that, honestly, because you sometimes have to take those reports with a giant salt shaker. Speaking of ESPN, Adio and David give their two cents on the latest round of ESPN layoffs that happened last week and where they feel certain personalities should go. (If we're being honest ... some of them might be better away from ESPN.) Follow Adio on Twitter. Follow David on Twitter. Follow Liberty Ballers on Twitter. Listen, like, subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-13:49) Today on The Anthony Gargano Show, Andrew Salciunas and Jamie Lynch open the show discussing the current state of the NFL as a brand.   (13:49-37:41) Andrew and Jamie debate if Bryce Harper can play first base, Schwarber's field ability, and importance of a 5th starter for the Phillies. Then, they pivoted back to the betting scandal in the NFL.  (37:41-1:02:34) Ray has an early edition of the daily NBA Slop, including a sound bite from Brian Windhorst involving Daryl Morey having a few tricks up his sleeve. Then, Ray Dunne opens the vault, including Mike Schmidt being voted and All-star despite retiring earlier in the year and LeSean McCoy giving his thoughts on Nnamdi Asomugha getting toasted at practice.  (1:02:34-1:26:14) The guys debate the leadoff hitter for the Phillies and other minor issues to make the Phillies a better baseball team.   (1:26:14-1:49:31) Andrew and Jamie discuss life hacks on social media.  (1:49:31-2:11:37) Fans call in with answers to things you associate with players due to the Sixers signing Mo Bamba and the song named after him. Then, Kevin Negandhi joins the show to give his thoughts on Tyrese Maxey being untouchable.   (2:11:37-2:34:46) The show laughs at the insane story about Brittany Spears being slapped by Victor Wembanyama's security. Then, they hear from the city about players they associate certain things with.  (2:34:46-3:05:55) The show wraps up with Andrew and Jamie talking to the city one last time, and Ray's World.  

Kyle and Kevin are joined by Crossing Broad contributor Tim Reilly to talk about the Sixers free agency moves, Matisse Thybulle getting paid, and the Flyers re-build compared to the Sixers. (00:00 - 29:00) We get into Michael Rubin's white party, Mo Bamba, America using the European model for mid-season tournaments, and finish with wedding hacks like bringing your own coozie, tipping bartenders, and DJ sets. (29:00 - 1:01:55) Please subscribe to the show ([Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Amazon Music] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [iHeartRadio] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter: @CrossingBcast Check out the other shows on the Crossing Broad Podcast Network including: Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, Snow the Goalie: A Flyers Podcast, and It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 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 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 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 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

Looks like they're going the NTMLE route, which opens up their options this free agency. Anthony details what that would look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha of The Athletic joins the show again to offer up the latest on what he's heard about this Lakers offseason. Sounds like they're still focused on running last year's team back, but it's also fair to ask if they should. He and Anthony discuss the futures of D'Angelo Russell, Lonnie Walker IV, Mo Bamba and Malik Beasley. They wrap with a conversation about how much sense it makes to run back a team that got swept out of the conference finals. 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 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

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

Nick Fay and Jac Manuell discuss some realistic trade targets for the Nets.    - A look at some of the potential guard targets  - Magic guards  - Dejounte Murray - Lillard vs Murray  - Adding a big  - Bobby Portis  - Kelly Olynky  - Mo Bamba  - AND MORE Let Nick (@Nick_Fay_) and Jac (@JacManuell) know what you think of the episode on Twitter! FOLLOW THE BUZZ ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/brooklynbuzzpod/ @brooklynbuzzpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haize & Pat The Designer talk about Onuralp Bitim and how they see his skillset translating to the NBA. The guys also talk about the upcoming Summer League roster. They also talk about the potential of adding Mo Bamba or Derrick Rose to the team. Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Anthony updates you on the situations surrounding Chris Paul, Malik Beasley, D'Angelo Russell and Mo Bamba. 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 Kamenetzky SEGMENT 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 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. Built Bar Built 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. 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

Lakers intel on LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and free agency for Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Lonnie Walker, Dennis Schroeder, Malik Beasley, and Mo Bamba.

The Lakers have their backs against the wall in Game 4, can they extend the series? Plus, Mo Bamba is back and available, should he get into the game? Trevor Lane also discusses the latest on Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves, Coach Ham's rotation problems and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers hit a wall on Wednesday, missing shots and falling short against a highly motivated Memphis Grizzlies squad in Game 5. LeBron James looked tired, but vowed to be better in Game 6. And surely the Crypto.com Arena crowd will be jacked up for the first closeout game the fans have seen in a very, very long time. One key will be keeping that energy flowing throughout, and not allowing the Grizzlies the ability to put fear into nearly 20,000 folks. It'll help for the Lakers to hit some shots, because these sub-30% 3-point nights aren't gonna get it done. It'll help to force some turnovers, and create easy buckets. It'll help for LeBron to do good stuff early, after a really bad night on Wednesday. And would it also help if Darvin Ham tweaked the rotation? There have been many, many calls for Ham to quit running with the small lineups while Anthony Davis is off the floor, where LeBron or Rui Hachimura is playing center, and the Lakers are undersized. Those small bench lineups were hammered in Game 5. But what's the right solution? Is it to play Wenyen Gabriel more? Mo Bamba? What about those minutes going to Malik Beasley? Should they instead go to Lonnie Walker IV, or should both guys sit and the rotation get a little shorter? Plenty of choices, and in a tight series, they matter. But whatever the decisions, the Lakers have every reason to come out focused and get 'er done. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Darvin Ham is looking at the rotation. Is it time to make changes? SEGMENT 2: Is it Bamba? Walker? What are the ripple effects effects when changes like this are made? SEGMENT 3: What goes into making these kinds of choices? What about some of the crazier ideas fans have? 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. Built Bar Built 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. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. 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

The Lakers need to win game 3 against the Grizzlies, so what changes need to be made in order to get that done? How can they get a consistent performance out of Anthony Davis on the offensive end? Are Mo Bamba and Lonnie Walker needed additions to the rotation? Trevor Lane and Sean Davis open up the call-in line and take calls from fans to discuss.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The big news on Monday? ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that there are serious doubts around Memphis guard Ja Morant's availability for Game 2 on Wednesday night. While the Grizzlies have played well in the past without Morant, losing their star would obviously be a massive blow to a team already down 1-0 in the series. The Lakers ran away with Game 1 after Morant sat in the fourth. So what would change in the Memphis attack if Morant can't go? Would it mean more Jaren Jackson Jr. in the post, a place where he feasted against every defender the Lakers tried who wasn't named Anthony Davis. How might the Lakers respond? Would it make sense for Darvin Ham to go bigger, as a couple listeners/viewers have suggested? Maybe some Mo Bamba, or even Tristan Thompson? (Spoiler alert... no.) And why didn't Davis get even a single vote anywhere in the Defensive Player of the Year Award voting? He actually played more minutes than Jackson Jr. (your runaway winner), even while playing in fewer games. It says a lot about how the media thinks of these awards, the vagaries of determining the league's most impactful defensive player, and a lot about the way A.D. is perceived more broadly. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: What happens if Ja Morant misses Game 2 for Memphis? SEGMENT 2: If Ja is out, does that mean more of Jackson Jr. in the post? Is that a problem for L.A.? (And is it a problem that playing different bigs might solve?) SEGMENT 3: Why didn't Anthony Davis get even a single point anywhere in the DPOY voting? 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. 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. Built Bar Built 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. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. 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

We dig into the Lakers' playoff situation, their game against the Suns, Mo Bamba returning but not playing, Darvin Ham's rotations and tons more.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers lost a disappointing game on Wednesday in Houston, one that could end up being quite costly in the standings when all is said and done. It was certainly bad enough that the disappointment and anger about it from Lakers fans was still palpable. Many left comments about Darvin Ham's work in that game (starting Rui Hachimura instead of Wenyen Gabriel, for example) or the fact that the Lakers, despite knowing Anthony Davis wouldn't play and that Gabriel was their only available big with Mo Bamba injured, didn't bother to sign another center to have on hand. A little size couldn't have hurt, given how bad the rim protection was on Wednesday night. So how confident should Lakers fans be with Ham right now? On the one hand, with better players, lo and behold, suddenly the team is winning a lot more. And while he shoudn't get all the credit, it's unfair only to pin losses on Ham, but never give him credit for success. The pressure on Ham to be excellent has remained consistent, even as the team has improved because the entire season has been free of margin for error. Big picture, it's easy to feel encouraged by what the Lakers have done since the deadline. This is a team that clearly is much better than it was, even without the opportunity to play with LeBron for any meaningful stretch of time. So it was encouraging then to see reporting from Jovan Buha (The Athletic) that the Lakers are leaning now to running it back this summer, rather than making a big play for a high priced star free agent. (That would be Kyrie Irving, because he's really the only one.) There are eleventybillion reasons this is the better path forward. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Viewers weigh in on Darvin Ham's performance on Wednesday and for the season. SEGMENT 2: Just how good or bad has Ham been? Is his performance any different than you'd expect from a first time head coach? SEGMENT 3: Will the Lakers go for Kyrie, or run it back? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built 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. Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code Locked when you register. Go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app.  Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. 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 BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get on your way to being your best self. 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

The Lakers are expected to get some serious lineup relief tonight vs. Toronto, with D'Angelo Russell returning to the floor after a six game absence. And none too soon, because while the team has performed admirably with Dennis Schröder and Austin Reaves functioning as primary ball-handlers and team organizers, it's not a role that either is perfectly suited to play. Having Russell back in the lineup returns both guys to a more natural role - Schröder as an attacking guard off the bench, and Reaves as a natural facilitator and connecter, but not necessarily a point guard. Darvin Ham gets more options, which is something every coach appreciates. Plus, Russell's ability as a shooter should open the floor not just for interior players like Anthony Davis or Jarred Vanderbilt, but should also take some of the heat off a guy like Malik Beasley, who struggled in D'Lo's absence. Mo Bamba, unfortunately, will be out for about a month with an ankle sprain, robbing the Lakers not just of their only source of rim protection not named Anthony Davis, but also the opportunity to see how Bamba fits with this Lakers roster. They have choices to make this offseason, and Bamba (who has a team option for about $10 mil next year) is one of them. Even if the Lakers make the playoffs and Bamba is able to return by then, they're simply not going to get the kind of sample size of games/minutes they'd have liked. But while the Bamba injury hurts, the opportunity to have Russell back and playing well in a Western Conference that seems even more wide open following injuries to Luka Doncic on an already slumping Mavs squad, Brandon Ingram on a Pelicans team that is barely keeping its head above water, and then Kevin Durant on the Suns, who will miss a few weeks with an ankle injury. Phoenix isn't a team the Lakers are likely to catch, but it means when they play the Suns later this month, Durant is likely going to be in street clothes. From a scheduling standpoint, things just continue to open up for LA. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: D'Angelo Russell returns to the lineup. What's the impact on LA's rotation? SEGMENT 2: Mo Bamba will miss a month, a blow not just for this year, but for thinking of next season, too. SEGMENT 3: An interesting YouTube page comment pointing to a low key benefit of bringing this deeper group back next year, plus a look at more ways things are breaking in favor of the Lakers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built 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. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. 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 BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get on your way to being your best self. 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