Lakers Lounge

Anthony starts with some macro-level thoughts about this underwhelming Lakers preseason and training camp, which segues pretty naturally into JJ Redick's weird choice for the fifth starter. From there, he dives into the mailbags, where the vibes aren't exactly immaculate.

Anthony isn't thrilled with the starting group JJ Redick is going to go with on opening night and has noticed a few similarities between Redick and his predecessor.

Anthony wraps up his conversation about Rob, JJ and the front office, then dives into a question from the mailbag about how LeBron might handle this season.

In loaded show, Anthony and Pete preview the Lakers' final preseason game, which they're considering a dress rehearsal. From there, they discuss LeBron's injury and how the Lakers will manage his absence. They look back on training camp and wonder whether their expectations for it were too high. Finally, they discuss the season ahead and outline the spectrum of outcomes they could see with this team.

Anthony and Pete briefly preview tonight's "dress rehearsal," then discuss how they think the Lakers can or will stay afloat while LeBron is out with his back issues.

The guys look back on a somewhat disappointing preseason and training camp and then debate their expectations of the team heading into the season. Anthony remains a hater.

Anthony dives into the mailbags way later in the week than usual because of the preseason schedule. This week, listeners wanted to know what's up with the Lakers sale, Adou Thiero's progress from knee surgery, and a ton more.

Anthony dives into the mailbags and listeners want to know what the deal is with the Lakers' impending sale.

Anthony is concerned that Dalton Knecht has lost his passion for the sport because of how things have gone with the Lakers. Later, a listener asks what Anthony thinks about LeBron and Anthony probably disappoints.

The Lakers for some reason scheduled a back-to-back in the preseason. This meant half their roster was available. The Mavericks used this as a dress rehearsal and things still managed to look pretty good... until the second half. Anthony breaks down the game, then discusses the issues with how the Lakers have approached the end of their roster the last few years.