Jovan Buha is joined by Trevor Lane and Iztok Franko to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth starter battle, rotation, and projected minutes.

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1:08 Analyzing the four candidates for LA's fifth starting spot

16:57 Which players fill out the backend of the rotation?

30:36 How many minutes will each projected rotation player play?

42:50 What does the rotation look like if LA lands a starting wing and/or backup C?

46:20 LA's new depth stands out

48:26 Who will LA waive/trade to get to 15 players?

50:07 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

0:31 Question No. 1: Where would LA rank with PJ or Kuminga?

6:18 Question No. 2: Is it possible to land a good backup C and a starting wing?

12:14 Question No. 3: Could this team actually be fine as is?

18:26 Question No. 4: Is Mamu closer to what LA needs at the 4 than Rui?

23:00 Question No. 5: Would PJ Washington be the ideal fifth starter?

29:11 Question No. 6: Is Grant Williams an overlooked option?

37:05 Question No. 7: Over/under on organized offense rate next season?

39:44 Question No. 8: How much will Ziaire Williams play if no PJ/Kuminga?

43:32 Question No. 9: What's the greatest Lakers team of all-time?

52:38 Question No. 10: Who are my favorite Lakers ever?

57:08 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

0:28 Question No. 1: Can LA trade for a wing now + still use NTMLE next summer?

13:05 Question No. 2: Why are the Lakers interested in Kuminga?

22:31 Question No. 3: Does LA match up better with OKC without Dort?

31:24 Question No. 4: Can anyone win the title nowadays post-NYK?

36:07 Question No. 5: Can Carr & Thiero develop into starters?

43:57 Question No. 6: Would you trade Carr & Thiero for Watson or Murphy?

49:19 Question No. 7: Is JJ the right coach for the team?

56:12 Question No. 8: Will LA keep Hardy after welcoming him?

59:06 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

0:26 Question No. 1: What will LA's offensive and defensive identities be this season?

12:06 Question No. 2: Will the Lakers win at least 50 games again?

15:20 Question No. 3: How would adding Kuminga change LA's season outlook? (+ my favorite sitcoms)

23:30 Question No. 4: Are the Lakers afraid to go all-in with their assets?

28:10 Question No. 5: How can LA add two starters + a backup C?

37:14 Question No. 6: Will JJ hinder the young players' growth?

43:14 Question No. 7: Who has the brighter future: LA or Dallas?

47:54 Outro

Jovan Buha analyzes LeBron James' signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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TIMESTAMPS:

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1:10 Why did LeBron choose Philadelphia?

3:29 How the 76ers' starting lineup will fit together offensively

8:37 How the Sixers stack up in the East and NBA

13:28 LeBron's relationship with Philly & its fans

14:44 Final thoughts on LeBron to Philly

16:30 What's next for the rest of the league?

17:22 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Mike Garcia to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' young core from summer league — Cameron Carr, Adou Thiero, Chris Mañon and Arthur Kaluma — and how ready each is for NBA minutes next season.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

1:03 Opening impressions of Cameron Carr

10:03 Areas of improvement for Carr

15:19 Is Carr ready for a rotation role?

18:18 Adou Thiero's progress this summer

26:21 Why Thiero should be playing from Day 1

30:52 Arthur Kaluma's rise and two-way potential

37:20 How Kaluma potentially fits into the wing rotation

41:31 Chris Mañon's potential viability at the NBA level

47:10 Who makes more sense on the roster: Kaluma or Mañon?

50:36 Q&A

1:26:29 Outro

Jovan Buha analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers' signing of Matisse Thybulle, including how Thybulle fits, where things stand with the Lakers' roster, and their next moves.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

4:02 Thybulle's profile & strengths

8:55 Thybulle's limitations

15:00 Where does he slot in the rotation?

22:26 What's next with Kuminga?

25:26 Who will the Lakers eventually move on from?

30:15 Q&A

1:24:15 Outro

Jovan Buha analyzes how the Oklahoma City Thunder's trade of Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks impacts the Los Angeles Lakers.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

0:46 Initial thoughts on OKC trading Dort

5:52 How this trade impacts the Lakers' pursuit of Kuminga/another starter

15:24 Why LA's biggest hurdle is currently rerouting its players

32:03 Outro

Jovan Buha analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers' projected depth chart, including their potential starters, rotation, closing lineup, and what's still missing.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

1:34 One GIANT caveat to this entire conversation

3:04 LA's offensive depth chart

4:51 LA's defensive depth chart

16:16 Depth chart notes

29:38 How different starting lineups project statistically

37:38 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Andy Kamenetzky to discuss the Lakers' signing of Ziaire Williams, Austin Reaves ' pay cut, the Jonathan Kuminga situation, summer league standouts, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

1:23 The Lakers signed Ziaire Williams to a one-year, $3M deal

12:02 Austin Reaves takes a $5M pay cut (4 years, $180M)

18:26 LA's continued pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga

35:16 Cameron Carr & Adou Thiero stand out in summer league

47:25 Chris Mañon and Arthur Kaluma are intriguing two-way prospects

53:37 Q&A

1:27:41 Outro