Pete recaps the team’s thought process that led them to the Summer of 2026, their approach to this summer’s moves, and what the next 12-18 months of moves might look like for the franchise.

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The Lakers Summer League squad dominated in a pair of weekend games to open Las Vegas Summer League. The guys discuss Adou Thiero's brilliant Friday night performance, Chris Mañon catalyzing the defense, Arthur Kaluma making his case for a two-way contract, and what it all might mean for the parent club.

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Las Vegas Summer League is here! Pete and Darius discuss what stood out to them in opening matchup between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, what other top rookies have stood out for good and bad reasons, and what they’re looking forward to from the Lakers squad. The guys also dive into the team’s search for a starting power forward and why a resolution could continue to drag out.

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Pete and Darius discuss the Walker Kessler trade being officially announced, and break down whether their thoughts on the deal have changed in the time since the deal was first reported. And then later the guys dive into the latest round of reporting on the mutual interest between the Lakers and Jonathan Kuminga, the intricacies of what a deal could look like, what potential alternatives could be if a deal doesn’t happen, and much more.

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The Lakers signed Kevon Looney to a vet minimum deal on Tuesday. The guys discuss his strengths & weaknesses, how a completely different approach to the 5 position indicates a stylistic change in the offense, how the team’s perimeter defenders don’t match their bigs, the possibility of Jaden Hardy sticking on the roster, and more.

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The guys discuss the three Summer League games the team has played so far, with a focus on Cameron Carr, Adou Thiero, and the players on two-way contracts.

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Rui Hachimura will reportedly sign with the Clippers on a two-year contract. Pete and Darius discuss his departure and what it means for the team, and get into the decision to move on almost entirely from the players who made up last season’s rotation. And then later, the guys discuss the work the Lakers still need to do this summer and the mechanisms they still have at their disposal to improve the team.

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The Lakers offseason rolls on with a trade of big man Deandre Ayton who was traded to the Wizards in exchange for guard Jaden Hardy and two 2nd round picks. Pete and Darius discuss what the Lakers accomplish with this deal, the hole it opens up at backup center, and much more. And then later the guys discuss the Lakers reported interest in Jonathan Kuminga to fill their need at power forward, his strengths and weaknesses, and how he would fit with the Luka-led Lakers.

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After settling down from the Lakers’ flurry of free agent signings on Wednesday, Pete and Darius dig deeper into the moves the team made, why they believe there’s been a groundswell negative response to the moves, whether those opinions impact their own optimism, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss what moves the team still needs to make to round out the roster and why they believe a Rui Hachimura return isn’t off the table.

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After a slow first night to open free agency, the Lakers reshaped their roster in a single morning, executing a sign and trade for Walker Kessler and then signing Quentin Grimes, Colin Sexton, and Sandro Mamukelashvili in free agency. Pete and Darius react to all the moves, and discuss each player’s skill sets and fit on this newly formed Lakers roster.

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