Showtime Forum

Chris and Chaez break down the Lakers making a huge splash on the buy-out market signing two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond; how does his presence impact the entire squad; why he chose the Lakers over other teams; how will Drummond fit in next to AD and LeBron once they return; will the Lakers target another 3-and-D guard or wing on the buy-out market like ex-Laker Avery Bradley; how they've won the last 2 games after 4 straight losses; have they figured something out; what to expect in the next week as the schedule gets tougher against contenders like Milwaukee, LA Clippers, and others

Chris and Chaez are back to discuss how Kyle Kuzma has continued to grow and mature his game in 2nd half of the season; the value and the fit of Montrezl Harrell and the connection Kuz and Trez have formed; Lakers reporter Nick Hamilton of Nitecast Media joins us to break down the state of the Lakers and who they could get in the buy-out market; LeBron takes a piece of the Red Sox and some of the MVP votes

Chris and Chaez are back to discuss the Lakers restoring order with 2 straight wins after a 4-game losing streak; the impact Dennis Schroder has had since he returned from health and safety protocols; was LeBron's response to Zlatan too dignified and respectful; examining the buy-out market and what can we expect from Damian Jones on the 10-day contract

Chris and Chaez are back to discuss the latest news on Anthony Davis's Achilles diagnosis and what it means for the Lakers moving forward; who needs to step up with AD out for close to a month; what external options could GM Rob Pelinka be looking at to plug the hole in the front court; looking ahead to the next 9 games without AD leading up to the All-Star break and how the Lakers will do 

Chris and Chaez are back to discuss the Lakers' torrid second half run to defeat the red-hot Denver Nuggets in a rematch of last years Western Conference Finals; how this team flipped the switch to win their 3rd straight game; should we be concerned about Anthony Davis' offensive woes; is LeBron James the MVP right now and how has his game remained so sharp; were his comments about the All-Star game justified; how THT has fazed out Wes and Kieff as Vogel tightens rotations

Chris and Chaez examine the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant and the impact he had globally beyond the Lakers or the sport of basketball; how did LeBron James embody the 'Mamba Mentality' in the Lakers' win in his hometown; does the lineup need a shake-up; and should the Lakers pursue another 7-foot center for additional frontcourt depth

Chris and Chaez are back to break down the stunning loss to the Golden State Warriors on MLK Day; what went wrong in the second half against the Dubs; should Frank Vogel consider shuffling the closing lineups depending on matchups and who's hot; why hasn't Staples Center provided more home cookin' to start this season; what to expect on this upcoming  7-game road trip starting in Milwaukee; should Lakers pursue recently cut 7-foot center Alex Len

Chris and Chaez break down how Anthony Davis' comments about the Lakers "sh---t" defense after a recent loss to the Spurs motivated the team defense in their win over the Houston Rockets; has he taken on more of a leadership role on the Lakers' defense; the impact of Alex Caruso and KCP's return to the lineup; Talen Horton-Tucker continues to impress on both ends; how does Vogel get THT more minutes; is the Kyle Kuzma criticism warranted, what needs to change so he can be more consistent for Lakers?; a tribute to recently departed Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda and Sandy Scully, wife of Dodgers legendary broadcaster Vin Scully

Chris and Chaez are back for the New Year to talk about the Lakers' knack for winning ugly against SA and MEM; how valuable their depth has been through these first 2 weeks of the season; is the defense a concern for the Lakers; what to expect this week vs the Grizz, Spurs, and Bulls

Chris and Chaez break down the Lakers' loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in a rematch of last year's playoffs; special guest Ryan Ward of Lakers Daily joins us to talk the state of the purple and gold and their recent losses; what improvements should the team make; should there be lineup shake-ups; what to expect on upcoming road trip against the Spurs and Grizzlies