Logan, Raja, and Howard get right into Luka Doncic’s debut as a Laker. How will the new-look Lakers pan out with Luka and LeBron, and how far can they go in the Western Conference (01:42)? Whose team is it between LeBron and Luka, and how can the team balance satisfying both stars' needs (16:49)? Jimmy Butler has looked solid in his first two games with the Warriors. Can they make a playoff push and avoid the play-in with Jimmy (39:43)? Logan is also joined by Joel Anderson and Bryan Curtis to discuss the state of the NBA and where the league and its players stand on social issues (1:18:04).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell

Guests: Bryan Curtis and Joel Anderson

Producer: Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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