Lakers Lounge

Anthony and Harrison were both impressed by how Luka handled LeBron's return to the court and his understanding of when to take over and win the game. Then, the guys talk about the starters and how it's way too early to be nervous about them, even if the questions are fair to ask eventually.

The Lakers are finally going to have their full roster available tonight. Anthony breaks down LeBron's availability and how we arrived here, discusses Gabe Vincent's return and previews what he thinks the rotation might look like. Then, he details all the ways James is going to help the Lakers on the court -- crazy as that might sound to some.

LeBron James' first practice went well and now we're just waiting to find out if James will make his return to the court tonight. Anthony talks about the quotes from practice, Shaq's incorrect take, how the Lakers might use LeBron, their rotation and more.

With LeBron James back at practice, it also means the return of his post-practice scrums. This one was pretty telling, for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, LeBron's return also means even more and dumber takes about him. Anthony explains why the Lakers and LeBron seem to be such a lightning rod for them.

Let's talk about the actual basketball benefits LeBron James brings with him if he does make his season debut today.

What a weekend. Anthony recaps it and previews a week that might feature LeBron's return. He also talk about the support the Lakers have given Deandre Ayton and what makes it so special. He recaps Adou Thiero's debut and answers questions from the live audience.

Anthony has noticed a trend from the Lakers and explains why it probably means a little extra to Deandre Ayton that the team is specifically supporting him the way they have been. He talks about LeBron's impending return and the successful road trip.

Adou Thiero made his NBA debut over the weekend and Anthony liked what he saw both in terms of Thiero the player and how the Lakers were there to celebrate his moment. He wraps up the episode with a couple more questions, including an effort to find something to whine about, for the betterment of the team.

ANthony and Pete take a wide-angle look at the Lakers through this first month or so to try to figure out who they are as a team. They discuss Luka's season to this point and what he can do better. They then look ahead to LeBron's return and what he'll need to bring that they've been missing. To wrap things up, the live audience had a few questions they were able to get to.

This iteration of the Lakers has been together for roughly a month at this point, so Anthony and Pete try to figure out who this team actually is. Are they the group that at one point won five straight? Or are they the team that's been embarrassed in two of their last three?