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We don't know why we put that in all caps. Felt right because of how many questions Anthony answered.

Anthony asked for questions and should've known this would happen but people wanted to know if there's anything new with this Jonathan Kuminga situation. Anthony explains that there isn't, and why not.

A listener asked a two-parter about the way LeBron's departure was covered and it led to a conversation about how people try to rewrite history but eventually the truth wins out.

Anthony was asked by a listener where he sees things going in the next decade, regarding now just how basketball is played as a sport, but how it will be covered. This honestly could be its own podcast but he tries to answer as succinctly as he could.

Anthony rejoins the show from his brother's sad bedroom and using his parents' shitty wifi. The result is thinly masked frustration over the Kuminga situation, an interesting rumor about Klay Thompson, Peyton Watson whispers and more.

Anthony checks back in from vacation to talk... Kuminga. See if you can sense his frustration.

The Lakers like themselves some Peyton Watson. Anthony has heard enough about their interest in him and that whole situation has gone so poorly in Denver that it's worth taking a closer look. Anthony does that, then answers a few questions from the live audience.

In the second entry of Anthony's player preview series, he breaks down Austin Reaves' increased expectations, whether he thinks he can meet them, and how he'll need to. Also, if Reaves doesn't, what might happen as soon as next summer.

Austin Reaves has been one of the NBA's best stories to this point. Now that he's signed this max contract, however, he goes from fun story to legit expectations. Anthony breaks that down, as well as the level of defense Reaves will have to play alongside Luka Doncic.

Anthony is fairly sure Austin and Luka can work long-term, but what if they do have too low a ceiling? The logical conclusion, looking at the Lakers' assets, is that the best way to tweak the roster next summer might have to start with trading Reaves. Anthony talks that, Reaves' defense, and how sees this season playing out.