Chaez and Chris are....BACK!! The dynamic duo hit the ground running in 2022 talking about the Lakers winning 3 of their last 4 but how convincing is it; LeBron James playing some of the best basketball in his career amidst torrid stretch; Russell Westbrook continues to triple-double but the turnovers and decision aren't improving; Lakers trade fan favorite Rajon Rondo to Cleveland, what does it mean for non-guaranteed deals like AB, Stanley Johnson, and Austin Reaves; NBA News and Notes - DeMar DeRozan makes history with consecutive game winners, MVP candidate?; what to expect when Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving return to their respective squads;  should unvaccinated Kyrie been allowed to return?; our favorite social media posts of the week

"The Outlet Forum" has special guest co-host Johnny Camello filling in for Chaez Pearson and joining his brother Chris Camello to break down the Lakers' struggles over the weekend in Minnesota and Chicago, which included a COVID outbreak and another serious injury for Anthony Davis; how can the Lakers survive without AD for the next month; are Lakers fans burned out with his lack of health and consistency; what has Isaiah Thomas brought to the Lakers in his second stint; what can recently signed Jemerrio Jones bring to LA; a golden opportunity for G-Leaguers and vets during this COVID spike throughout the NBA; what's on our NBA holiday wish list with Christmas around the corner

Chaez and Chris are back to break down LeBron James' recent torrid stretch which earned him Western Conference Player of the Week honors; what LeBron said is responsible for his dominant performance over the Orlando Magic; is Anthony Davis' knee injury more serious than just soreness; why are the Lakers playing better without him in these last two games; could the Lakers be looking to make a deal to land Detroit Pistons' forward Jerami Grant; should they consider parting ways with THT in a potential trade; could the Chicago Bulls' COVID outbreak cause problems for the rest of the league; reacting to the new HBO Max miniseries "Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty" coming out next year; our favorite social media posts of the week

Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the Lakers' recent loss to their hallway rival LA Clippers; what went wrong in this game particularly in the 4th quarter; why can't the Lakers build any momentum; LeBron's different comments on Frank Vogel and ex-head coach Ty Lue, something or nothing?; the Staples Center era comes to an end for Crypto.com Arena, Chaez and Chris share their favorite memories with the old name; NBA news and notes - the Rockets on a 6-game winning streak, Portland GM Neil Olshey gets the boot, is a Blazers rebuild on the horizon; sharing our favorite social media post of the week

Chaez and Chris are back to talk about the Lakers' .500 ways barely defeating the Pistons after a triple OT loss to Sacramento; who's taking a large piece of the blame pie for the Lakers poor start; could Frank Vogel really be on the hot seat; did they figure out an identity that could help them go on a win streak; will AD get better as a leader and a shooter; were expectations too high for this flawed roster; NBA news and notes - Phoenix Suns continue to roll; Warriors looking like the best team in NBA; ex-Laker DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins to Bucks, what can he still do, how long can it last

Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the altercation that broke in Detroit between LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart; were their suspensions too harsh or not harsh enough; could this comeback win against the Pistons be the turning point they need after a slow start; are AD and Russ finally on the same page; critiquing Frank Vogel, is he on the hot seat; some NBA news and notes: Luke Walton fired from Sacramento, should he get another head coaching job in the NBA again; are the Phoenix Suns the best team in the league; what to expect from Klay Thompson as he nears his return; acknowledging some legends who have recently died

Chaez Pearson and Chris Camello are back on the scene and introduce "The Outlet Forum" Podcast, offering a unique, different perspective focusing on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA as a whole; this week they are discuss the Lakers' overtime win against the Charlotte Hornets; how Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis need to step up quickly and develop a more fluid chemistry with LeBron James injured; how Carmelo Anthony has quickly become a fan favorite with Lakers fans with his potent scoring; are coach Frank Vogel's questionable lineups and rotations part of their early season struggles on both ends; previewing the next 5-games for the Lakeshow