Let's talk about one of the Lakers' Best Trade & Developmental "Wins", as well as one of their most Enigmatic Players- RUI HACHIMURA.

He currently sits in Limbo as an Expiring Contract this upcoming year. So...what should the Lakers do with the Talented Forward from Japan?

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In today's show-

We are going to try and highlight some "LeBron Replacements" (Non-Giannis, Non-Jokic) for Luka Doncic, in terms of a Scoring Forward/Wing who can play on Both Ends of the floor.

Then, we get into some fun Offseason Mailbag Q&A's provided by the listeners.

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It's a true DON OF A NEW LAKERS ERA.

He's backkk...and it looks like he's here to stay!

Luka Doncic is ready to WIN NOW. And WIN. AS A LAKER.

• Instant Reaction to & Thoughts on Luka's Max Extension
• Interesting Quotes between him and the Front Office
• & Where the Front Office should go from here to address Luka's Desire to "Win Now" and NOT Wait.
• + Some All-In Marginal Trades the Front Office may consider heading into the season.

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Mañon, have we got a show for you! This one's a special one.

Lakers newest 2-Way Defensive Guard Chris Mañon is IN the building (or...in this Lakers Legacy Podcast video/audio box at least), to talk:

• His Basketball Upbringing
• Getting the 2-Way Call from the Lakers
• What He Brings to the Table On the Court
• His Strong Vegas Summer League w/ the Warriors
• Which Laker Teammates He's Most Excited to Learn From
• & Much More!

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So...This Is It. Or...is it?

Either way, we're landing the Plane on the Lakers 2025 Offseason w/ Ricky Barnes of @LateNightLakeshow

• Expectations vs Reality
• Reality vs Fans' Distorted Reality
• Most Intriguing Newcomer
• Most Intriguing Returnee
• Lineup Talk
• & LeSaga's Final Curtain Call

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PELINKAAA-INKA-BOGOVINANA! You've done it again.

Marcus Smart!

He's a Laker.

And the Lakers gave up Nothing. Yaowza.

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Alright, the Bradley Beal Domino has fallen. So will the Lakers FINALLY make a Trade NOW?

Maybe...Possibly...But also Probably Not. Or at least, not for The Guy/Guys you're clamoring for.

And in today's episode, I'll explain why.

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The Offseason is OVER! Well, actually - no, it's not. But it kind of feels over?

With that said, we take a premature 'assessment' of the Lakers Offseason and Grade LAL's Roster Moves as things currently stand.

Then we take a look at the rest of the league, what other teams did, and see how the Lakers stack up.

Finally, we talk some Final Roster Spot Options, Trade Targets, and...is LeBron still a Laker next year?

**Note: Apologies for the sound quality. Classic Mic Output problem (even though Streaming software told me my Mic was properly plugged in.

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Alright, so...what are we freaking out about today?

Hayes' NTC? DFS' Non-guaranteed contract? The fact that Adou Thiero isn't signed on for FOUR YEARS?!

Today, let's run through the Lakers BAE (or lack thereof), the Bradley Beal Scenario, the "Hidden" BAE Plan, and why I don't think a Roster Consolidation Trade is coming anytime soon. And why...that might be OK.

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NO TRADE CLAUSE?! Say it ain't so!

Well, I'm here to say...chill out.

It's not that bad. Here's why.

+ The Lakers remaining options from here and some Marginal Wing Targets to mull over.

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