It's the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and the Lakers are back to .500! Michael and Cooper recap the strange road trip and Kings/Pistons game (:40) then talk Big Picture Takeaways (3:00) and debate whether the Lakers are better off now than one year ago. They play the Blame Game (26:15) with Frank Vogel and Rob Pelinka, and the status of Russ and AD's Js (49:00). They finish with Showtime (1:00:45), and This Day in Lakers History, featuring an epic Kobe performance (1:08:00)

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael and Cooper break down the incident between LeBron and Isaiah Stewart (2:51), whether the Lakers rally was a turning point of the season (10:21), why LeBron may NOT be good for the Lakers at this moment (16:11), and diagnose the Lakers defensive issues (20:05). After an Esoteric Stat of the Week about AD (28:00) and random remembrance for Andrei Kirilenko, they debate Old LeBron vs. New Old LeBron (37:02). In quick hitters, they touch on all things THT, Vogel’s rotations and job status, and the 3rd quarter issues. They talk Kobe at the Garden (1:04:00), injury updates, and spend a South Bay Second. Finally, they discuss the Crypto.com deal and other lucrative Lakers business moves since not re-signing Alex Caruso (1:11:11). Happy Thanksgiving!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Michael and Cooper are joined by Lakers Nation’s Daniel Starkand to run through the latest eventful week in Lakers basketball (4:00), including THT's return, AD's dominance, Russ’ jumper, Wayne Ellington's impact, the Lakers effort (29:00), and expectations for LeBron’s return. They break down Russ vs. The Rim (40:00), share Caruso memories, and preview the upcoming week. They also explain Anthony Davis’ Packers fandom (63:00) and praise the City Edition unis. Finally, they close out the ep with a Showtime (70:00) through a fire THT card, Jeanie Buss’ disturbing IG post, LeBron’s lucrative investment, Mac McLung dunking school, and Psycho Kobe Stories. As usual, they close out with a This Day in Lakers history honoring Elgin Baylor.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this ep, Michael and Cooper traverse a tough stretch in LakerLand (2:00), debate Rob Pelinka, Russell Westbrook and Frank Vogel (26:00), weigh Lakers beefs (43:00), defend Melo's defense (48:00), and preview the week ahead (53:00). In quick-hitters (58:00), they talk injuries, NBA scandals, Shams' miscues, South Bay, the card market, Lakers ATS and fantasy new rules and more. Plus, the FOH Take of the Week (86:00) and Russ trade machine. Finally, they Showtime through Jeanie Buss' comedy recs, (93:30), Magic's doc and important anniversary, Hollywood updates, and celebrate NBA Street Vol. 2.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's trip through the Multiverse, Michael and Cooper break down the Lakers offense (2:10), including Russ's progression (3:45) and LeBron's magic (6:00). They discuss in-arena music (8:00), the team's defensive improvement (25:00), and possibly overreact to the play of Carmelo Anthony (34:00). Plus, Austin Reaves role (38:00), Julius Randle love, and an injury update (45:00). They spend a South Bay Second (50:00), lament Euro Fouls, and introduce the Los Angeles Shavers betting segment. They grab some spice at the Taco Truck for spice, recap the FOH Worst Takes of the Week (60:00), and play a hand with the Card Counter on Melo's card value (67:00). Finally, they randomly appreciate T-Mac, the Lakers Halloween costumes, and the new City Edition jerseys (86:00). Finally, they talk Kobe's shrewd investment, Lakers' Hollywood news, Adele's track list, and remember young Shaq. Plus, Michael chats with ClutchPoints' Rockets reporter Salman Ali about Rockets-Lakers (98:00)

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael and Cooper discuss the Lakers first week — including long and short-term takeaways (1:00), LeBron's injury (5:00) Avery "Club Trillion" Bradley (11:00), Russ' good, bad and ugly (28:00) and preview the days ahead. They also stop by the Taco Truck for a few spicy bites on Dwight and NBA75 (1:09:00). Next, they take a South Bay Second, track the Lakers performance ATS, and do a Caruso Check-In (1:23:00). Finally, they recap the FOH Takes of the Week (1:26:00), play a hand with the Card Counter about the latest market moves, and "Showtime" through other news and notes around the Lakers galaxy. 

Our mantra is mindset. Like, subscribe, and follow the ClutchPoints app and LakeShowCP.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Corvo and Cooper Halpern give realistic expectations for the beginning of Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis and LeBron James. They also address questions about the Lakers' preseason woes, injuries, lineup adjustments and much more.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices