He analyzes the Lakers’ 2027 plans, the optimal perimeter defending starter, the best buyout and free-agent options, if the Lakers are only going to waive Shake Milton and call it an offseason, how far LA can go in the postseason, Dorian Finney-Smith’s departure, anti-Lakers coverage, Andrew Wiggins, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

0:27 Question No. 1: What’s up with Project 2027? Is Luka OK with that?

6:29 Question No. 2: Does LA need a 1/2 defender or a 3/4 defender?

10:17 Question No. 3: Best buyout/FAs for LA?

16:12 Question No. 4: Will the Lakers waive Shake Milton and call it an offseason?

20:23 Question No. 5: What should LA do if there is no move to make them a contender?

25:40 Question No. 6: How far can the Lakers go in the playoffs?

28:51 Question No. 7: Is the DFS loss even worse now that we know the full terms of his contract?

34:38 Question No. 8: Will Rui remain the starter if they don’t change the roster?

38:39 Question No. 9: Why did DFS pick Houston’s offer over LA’s with only two guaranteed years?

41:06 Question No. 10: Why are people dismissing the Lakers’ Ayton and LaRavia signings?

46:56 Question No. 11: What is the upside and downside of potentially trading for Wiggins?

51:53 Outro

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