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The Spurs struck back to make it a series, winning Game 3 of the Finals in New York. Pete and Darius discuss the details of the game and what stood out to them most in the Spurs victory. And then later the guys continue their discussion on Rui Hachimura’s pending free agency by focusing on his defensive fit on the team, how his role and skill set don’t always align on that side of the ball, and how that may or may not change even if LeBron were not back next year.

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Pete and Darius continue their examination of the Lakers offseason priorities by discussing Austin Reaves’ and Rui Hachimura’s pending free agencies, whether both should be back, what their future salaries might be, and how the Lakers’ performance in the playoffs combined with the conference and NBA Finals impact the viability of building a contending roster around Luka with both Austin and Rui.

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Mike Garcia joins Pete for part two of their draft preview, focusing on potential hidden gems in the second round.

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Mike Garcia joins Pete to discuss the 2026 NBA Draft, with a focus on the Lakers 25th pick.
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Pete and Darius discuss the how the Lakers offseason of optionality can allow them to pounce on opportunities to greatly improve as they arise, but also the anxiety that comes from so much uncertainty about next season’s roster and the work it will take to build a contender this offseason. And then later the guys discuss the Finals matchup between the Spurs and the Knicks and make their predictions on who will win.

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The Spurs are going to NBA Finals after knocking out the Thunder in Game 7 on the road. Pete and Darius discuss the game and then dive into what comes next for the Thunder heading into an offseason where they face payroll challenges and have several contract decisions to make on key rotation players.

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The guys discuss the Spurs/OKC series, draft lottery reform, and its impact around the league and on the Lakers.

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The Lakers made a round of layoffs on Wednesday in their Business Operations. The guys discuss these cuts, the broader reorganization the franchise is going through this summer, the hiring of Rohan Ramadas, and more.

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Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers needs at the Center position heading into the offseason. Are there targets in free agency they like? What about on the trade market? How much money should the Lakers be investing in the position? How much should Deandre Ayton’s performance this season and salary next season be a part of the team’s decision making? The guys dive into these questions and more.

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The Knicks swept the Cavs and punched their ticket to the NBA Finals, where they will await the winner of the Thunder/Spurs series. Pete and Darius discuss how the Knicks have run through the East so easily, what team building lessons the Lakers can learn from New York’s approach and with an eye on beating OKC and San Antonio, what comes next for the Cavs, and much more.

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