Sliwa began that show realizing that there are so many different storylines with the Lakers in the first couple weeks: The injuries, the play of AD, and the up/downs of the role players. Also, is it a good idea to bring Austin Reaves off the bench? Sliwa thinks it’s not so bad as people think. Plus, an injury update on LeBron and Jarred Vanderbilt. LA Times Lakers Beat Writer Brad Turner came on to talk about the changing rotation and he thinks the Lakers are doing with LeBron with him not playing the last game vs Portland. Then, Sliwa previews the week ahead for the Lakers.

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