Who Will Be In the Starting Lineup for the Lakers? The Closing Lineup? The Stuff In Between?

If LeBron and Anthony Davis are healthy, the Lakers are still elite - Guest, Mo Dakhil!: It's time for a Lakers 2021 season autopsy, and there's no better basketball mortician for these purposes than the Kamenetzky Brothers' favorite guest, NBA analyst and former team videographer Mo Dakhil (Bleacher Report, The Athletic, @MoDakhil_NBA)! Since the first round exit, there's been a lot of debate about how good of a team the Lakers really had, and whether they could realistically have repeated as constructed, if healthy. Mo offers his assessment, plus thoughts on two key young players, the Andre Drummond/Anthony Davis/LeBron James fit, the team's defensive success, Frank Vogel's coaching acumen, and more. Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The Lakers' season ended with a whimper, but the team was also rolling before a slew of injuries. Was this a legit championship roster before the wheels came off? Mo offers his opinion. SEGMENT 2: More thoughts on the roster. Could Drummon by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Is This Championship Window for LeBron and Anthony Davis Closing Faster Than Expected?: The LeBron James/Anthony Davis Lakers have a title under their belt, and good years still to come. But with young stars rising fast all over the NBA, and particularly in the Western Conference, are teams tugging at that championship window and closing it faster than expected? we discuss. Plus.... Listener emails! Is Kyle Kuzma part of the core going forward? Did the Lakers have a little too much depth last year? Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The Kamenetzkys entered this season thinking the Lakers' window for contention was pretty wide. For various reasons, they examine whether it's closing faster than expected. SEGMENT 2: Mailbag time! Two listeners ask about Kuzma's place with the Lakers moving forward. Is he still considered a core member of the team, or does his fit feel more tenuous? SEGMENT 3: More mailbag! Another listener wonders whether the Lakers actually had too much dep by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Who Guards Steph Curry? Can Kevon Looney Contain Anthony Davis? Lakers/Warriors Mega-Preview!: It's an epic second round series, so we have an epic show ahead of Tuesday's Game 1, in a crossover episode with Cyrus Saatsaz and Kylen Mills, hosts of Locked On Warriors. It starts with a series of questions about the Warriors... The season has been all over the place - is there a moment in time Lakers fans should look at, or a certain configuration of available players, or a similar sign to understand what kind of team the Warriors are now? (Because with the Lakers, for example, nothing that happened before the trade deadline matters even a little.) What about Kevon Looney and Draymond Green? Can they neutralize Anthony Davis, in particular? Why do fans seem so upset with head coach Steve Kerr? Then it's questions about the Lakers... Who guards Steph? Should Looney scare people who are pulling for the Lakers to win? What role player has the best chance to be impactful given the matchups an by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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What Did the NBA Finals Say About How Close the Lakers are to a Title? Plus, Keep or Trade the Pick?: Heading into the NBA Finals, we were curious to see how the results might give a little more context to where the Lakers stand, both relative to the Nuggets, but also to other contenders (from Miami to Phoenix to Memphis and beyond) as everyone heads into the offseason. Well, after Denver dispatched the Nuggets in five (in pretty convincing fashion) we have an answer: The Lakers definitely have a gap to make up on the champs, but after the Nuggets? Feel free to put LA right in the mix with virtually every other would-be contender. Most have real questions to answer (for the Lakers, they're primarily centered around who they do, and don't, bring back), and it's hard now to forecast who rises to the top by the time training camp rolls around. But the Lakers are definitely right there. We answered some viewer/listener mail from the LoL YouTube page, talking about the possibility of Brook by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Scouting Terry Stotts: Would He Be a Good Fit as Head Coach of the Lakers?: Other names have dominated the conversation (including on this podcast) but quietly, former Portland head coach Terry Stotts has become the odds-on favorite to be hired as the next head coach of the Lakers. And while he wouldn't qualify as a particularly exiting hire, the 64-year old Stotts has a reputation for designing good offenses and led the Blazers to a near-decade of uninterrupted playoff appearances. Then again, those Portland teams hit a wall, and Stotts was fired. So would he be a good replacement for Frank Vogel, working with (presumably) LeBron James and Anthony Davis (and, at least for now, Russell Westbrook)? Mike Richman, host of Locked On Blazers, joins the show to break down all things Stotts. Plus, how many teams around the league would switch circumstances with the Lakers? Like, coach, GM, owner, roster, cap situation, draft capital and so on? Basically everything save city, building and unif by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Are the Lakers Ready to Fire Frank Vogel?: On Tuesday's show, we noted how Monday's win over Utah was arguably the most impressive of the season for the Lakers. For Frank Vogel, it might have been the most important, too. Tuesday, multiple basketball insiders reported that the Lakers were on the verge of firing their head coach, if the Lakers would have been blown out by the Jazz in similar fashion to their previous three games. Instead, he is reportedly being evaluated "game to game." Like, double secret probation! Except it's not a secret, anymore. Sooooooo much to discuss. Would firing Vogel solve the problems the Lakers are looking to solve? Could they find someone better, this deep into the season? Is better even the point, or is the goal more to light a fire under the team? They wouldn't let Kurt Rambis take the interim role, would they? Would they? How much blame does Vogel deserve for everything that's happened this year? How does it reflect on the Lakers to let Vogel go m by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Do-Or-Die Time For the Lakers: It was clear in Game 5 that the Lakers, as a group, lost confidence in themselves. Players passed up shots, and looked hesitant when they did hoist. LeBron James seemed to lose faith in his teammates (not without cause) as shot after shot clanged off the rim. A Lakers team that had shown considerable fortitude while losing players left and right throughout the season seemed genuinely shaken. So can they recover their mental edge in Game 6? That's one question we cover in today's Locked on Lakers... Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Gaining the edge again. Can the Lakers do it? How much is "want" a problem? When do talent disparities start to rule the day? SEGMENT 2: What changes should Frank Vogel make in the lineup? At center? Put Kyle Kuzma into the starting lineup? SEGMENT 3: More on confidence, and potential lineup changes? What could swing things back in L.A.'s favor, even for a game? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar B by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Lakers Mailbag, Part 1: Can Beverley and Westbrook Co-Exist? Would Myles Turner Give LA an Elite Defense? And More!: It's the end of August. The Lakers have made one trade (Patrick Beverley, welcome!) and are looking to improve by making more. Will it happen? Is Russell Westbrook automatically headed out the door? What does the rotation look like if he stays? These are just a few of the questions we address in Part 1 of our Locked On Lakers mailbag, taped live at the Du/er store in Los Angeles! We start with questions about Westbrook and the roster. Could they still waive-and-stretch? Regardless of what they do with Russ, LeBron and Anthony Davis have to dominate for this team to have any chance, right? Deeper into the roster, what are reasonable expectations for Max Christie? What could he show to indicate he'll be a solid NBA player one day? From there, we answer a segment's worth of questions from Locked On viewer Alan, who stopped by the Du/er shop. He had a trifecta: Could Pat Bev by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Joseph Tsai, Sean Marks, Mikal Bridges: Who will be with the Nets in two years?: As we head into the All-Star Break, the Locked on Nets guys try to look ahead at what the next couple of years will look like for this team. Who will even be here in two years? Is Joseph Tsai a candidate to sell the team? Is Sean Marks’ job safe? What about Jacque Vaughn? And then there are the players. With Mikal Bridges seeming increasingly frustrated and Nic Claxton up for a contract, who will even be on the court in two years time for this team? Get a Free Nets eBook, with stories from the franchise www.wegotnets.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nets/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More ? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA ? Follow Locked On Nets on Socials Locked On Nets https://twitter.com/LockedOnNets Adam Armbrecht https://twitter.com/AdamArmbrecht Doug Norrie https://twitter.com/DougNorrie Support Us By S by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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What do Lakers Fans Want in the NBA Finals? (and Did the 2019 Raptors Give the Lakers a Blueprint for Anthony Davis?): The NBA Finals are here... have Lakers fans checked out? We fire up the Twitter polling machine to find out. For those fans who are still engaged, what are the best stories? Is it possible to root for a team with Jae Crowder on it? Why does Chris Paul make it so hard to be happy for his success? The Bucks have some guys, too. Jrue Holiday is one of the best guys the league has to offer. So is Khris Middleton. And what if the Bucks win... and Giannis barely plays? Lord help us all. From there, we open the mailbag. A great question from listener/viewer Jim Joes: " What's up fellas, my first question is.... Should the Lakers do what the Raptors did in 2019 this upcoming season where they started Marc against big 5's and they started small with (Pascal) Siakam at the 5 this season instead of just playing A.D. at the 5 to end the 1st and sometimes 4th quarters." The answer by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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NBA Draft Preview with Mike Garcia: Can the Lakers Find a Rotation Player at #17?: The Lakers are in a unique situation when it comes to Thursday's NBA Draft. First, they have a first round pick, and seem inclined to actually use it, rather than automatically defaulting to sending the selection away in favor of a more established player. And given the amount of turnover teams face now across the league, sentiment around picking the best player available tends to trump picking for need. Then again, for the Lakers, who are on an accelerated timeline thanks to the arc's of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, they need a guy who can fit in with that core, and ideally could do it quickly. So are there any players who could step into a rotation next season that will be waiting at the back end of the draft? What exactly goes into that type of selection? What skills translate quickly to fill a niche at the NBA level, when a player isn't going to step into a starring or big scoring role? We ask tho by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Is Darvin Ham The Most Unpopular Lakers Coach Ever? (Plus, Improving the 3-Point Defense) by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Do The Celtics Have Any Weaknesses? | Hawks Lose Trae Young For 4 Weeks... Dejounte Murray Audition Time? | Warriors Strong February + Steve Kerr Extension by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

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Is LeBron James Still Better Than 95% of the NBA? (And Is That Good Enough for the Lakers?): While a lot of the attention (understandably) around LeBron James following the season ending Game 4 loss to the Nuggets earlier this week was centered on the whole "I might retire" thing, James also had other interesting stuff to say. Notably, he told ESPN's Dave McMenamin that should he decide to come back and play next year (which is where most would put their money, even if some aren't taking the possibility of retirement seriously enough), he believes a full summer of rest and rehab of his injured foot would get him back to the player he's been. Why? "Because I'm still better than 90% of the NBA," he said. "Maybe 95." So is he right? (Spoiler alert: Yes.) But the bigger question for the Lakers is whether that's enough. And even more specifically, how do they construct a team that allows him to be that hyper-elite, top 10+ player in the moments of the season that matter most? This is where by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Embrassing loss, Nets roll over against Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers: The Nets suffered an embarrassing loss to Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, getting blown out early and often. by Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets

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Guest Nick Lagios on How The Lakers' Scouting Dept. Succeeds, and the NBA Building a Presence in Mexico: The Lakers are rolling of late, but with an off-day between Sunday's win over the Wizards and upcoming back-to-back games in Cleveland and Toronto, the Kamenetzkys thought it was a good time for a different conversation earmarked for a while on this show. The NBA is both looking to build its global footprint and G-League's profile, and these goals meet with the Capitanes, the NBA's team in Mexico City. Now a little more than year into its existence as a full member of the league, General Manager Nick Lagios has been tasked with turning this squad into a sought-after destination for players looking to showcase themselves for NBA scouts, as well as help the larger goal of making the NBA in Central America a viable concept. It's no easy assignment, but it undoubtedly helped that Lagios gained experience working several years inside the Lakers, whether for the South Bay Lakers or the bi by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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What is Talen Horton-Tucker's Trade Value? Is the Media Too Easy On Frank Vogel?: Sitting three games under .500, there are only a couple ways for the Lakers to improve as a team over the final 30ish games of the season. First, get everyone back on the floor and playing together. Specifically, LeBron James with Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, and see if the team can harness enough star power to paper over their other issues. The second? Make moves ahead of the February 10th trade deadline. Virtually every path to a consequential player starts with forward Talen Horton-Tucker. Like most things associated with the team this year, THT hasn't exactly been horrible, but he's definitely not hit the more optimistic projections, and certainly hasn't filled the role of a consistent contributor in ways the Lakers have needed. So how much does all of that impact his trade value? Why might teams want him? Why might they not? How did last offseason potentially paint the Lakers into a corner no by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Lakers to Play Warriors in Second Round. Savor "LeBron James vs. Steph Curry" While You Can.: The Lakers have a second round opponent, and it's the Golden State Warriors, who beat the Sacramento Kings in Game 7 Sunday in Sacramento to win that series 4-3. To say this is as high-end a second round series the NBA could muster in this or any other year is not an overstatement. Maybe some series could be its equal, but better? Hard to picture. But that's what fans get for the next couple of weeks. Steph, Klay, Dray and the Warriors vs. LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Crown jewel franchises, and two of the league's brightest stars. Is it the easier series for the Lakers? Probably not. But from a hoops fan standpoint? The chance to see LeBron and Steph in one more series while both are still elite level players - Curry dropped 50 in Game 7 - is hard to resist. And make no mistake, LeBron is highly motivated to prove those who think he's too old at this point wrong. He laid a social media sma by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Previewing Game 2: How Anthony Davis and LeBron James can even the series for the Lakers: Tonight, the Lakers will play the Suns in Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs, and need to recover from an uninspiring, disastrous opener. After Monday's practice, players and Frank Vogel alike talked about the need for better energy, urgency and execution. What wasn't offered, however, were any hints about the actual adjustments on the docket -- including center rotation tweaks-- but the Kamenetzkys have plenty of suggestions. Plus, Charles Barkley made a rather bold (and insulting) statement about the Lakers during TNT's postgame show on Sunday! Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: What adjustments should the Lakers make to even up the series? How much of the game plan is about changing schemes and how much is it simply a matter of working harder/better at all of the stuff totally within their control? SEGMENT 2: Marc Gasol was a healthy scratch in Game 1. Will Frank Vogel give by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Why NBA rebuilds are so hard. What is value for Lauri Markkanen in final games by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

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Should LeBron James Go for a Scoring Title? Plus, Frank Vogel Criticizes the Roster Construction: We're about 24 hours out from the Lakers being eliminated from the postseason, and already the finger pointing, explicit and implied, has started. Frank Vogel talked to Bill Oram at The Athletic about the problems with the roster, and how they undercut the team's ability to play defense. In a report from Eric Pincus, the front office seemed to be blaming injuries and LeBron James pushing the Westbrook deal. Oh, and LeBron might be gunning for a scoring title that will annoy the heck out of a decent chunk of the fan base. But aside from that, the (might as well be) offseason is off to a great start. For fans hoping to see some accountability, there's still time! Lots of it, really! (But it's understandable if you're a little nervous.) HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: LeBron might go for a scoring title, after missing two critical games with an ankle injury. How will fans react by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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How Vulnerable Is Golden State in Game 5? Should the Lakers Conserve Energy, Prioritize Game 6?: The Lakers have a 3-1 lead over Golden State in this Western Conference Semi-Final. They won the regular season series 3-1. So at this point, it's fair to say they understand how to play against the Warriors, and are a really bad matchup for them in the same way the Clippers are a bad matchup for the Lakers. That said, the Warriors will be playing for their season tonight in San Francisco, and depending on who you listen to, potentially even the opportunity to extend this group's window into next year. Golden State has a lot of decisions to make, after all. And they'll be playing in front of their home fans, in a building where they played extremely well all year long, despite major injury problems. So how hard should the Lakers push to try and win on Wednesday, especially if it means they could compromise the amount of energy guys like LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves (showing by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Indianapolis Colts: Is Another Veteran Quarterback Really a Possibility?: By nearly all accounts, the Indianapolis Colts need to select a quarterback early in next spring's NFL Draft. However, are there any current NFL veterans that they may want to sign or trade for this offseason? Who might be the best bridge quarterbacks to start over an under-developed rookie? Find and follow Locked On Colts on your favorite podcast platforms: ? https://link.chtbl.com/LOColts?sid=YouTube ?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLdpxJspi1hMh5HL7ExpWOQ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More ? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Follow Jake and Zach's written work on HorseshoeHuddle.com (@ColtsOnFN), and give them a follow on Twitter @JakeArthurNFL, @ZachHicks2, and @LockedOnColts! Today's episode is brought to you by Ultimate Football GM. Ever dreamed of becoming an NFL GM and managing your football franchise? Then this game is definitely for you! To download the game just visi by Locked On Colts - Daily Podcast On The Indianapolis Colts

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Westbrook Makes an Impression, Vogel Wants to Run, Anthony Davis Likes the Potential on Defense: The Lakers' season, it is officially upon us! And we know this because the team has logged its first practice. At long last, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook shared the court doing basketball stuff. What were some of the impressions? To begin, Russ is fast. Like, really fast. Like, "Holy s----, you have no idea just how fast this dude is until you watch up close!" fast. This is very important, because Frank Vogel stated a goal of becoming the best fast break team in the NBA. (Which, despite the team's collective age, is very doable.) There was also talk about chemistry, defense, process and just having fun learning to play with each other. It felt like an excellent start to 82 games and (fingers crossed) 16 playoff wins. Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky: SEGMENT 1: The Kamenetzkys talk about their impressions of this team as one that really enjoys process and work, but a by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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What Does Anthony Davis Have Left to Prove Ahead of Lakers-Suns Game 3?: It's Game 3 between the Lakers and Suns, as the first round series moves to L.A.. Staples Center will be hosting a playoff game for the first time since 2013, with 7,500 fans expected in attendance! Will they, however, be fully confident in Anthony Davis, who's coming off a monster Game 2, but struggled in Game 1 and doesn't seem yet to have completely convinced Laker Nation of his greatness. In the meantime, what effect will this many fans in the building have on the Lakers, particularly the role players? Could a charged atmosphere actually help goose a stagnant offense? And Wednesday was the 19th anniversary of Robert Horry's iconic game-winning shot against the Sacramento Kings in the 2002 Western Conference Finals. Where were you when (Great Moment X In Lakers History) happened? Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Anthony Davis is seen by many as a top-5 player, was unstoppable for most of the 2020 p by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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#askloj - Who makes the all-star team? What do the Utah Jazz do at the trade deadline: It's a friday edition of :Locked on Jazz and it's an Ask LOJ edition. With the all-star selections looming and trade deadline lingering the questions came in about those topics and others. 0:00: Introduction 3:00: Who does make the all-star team? 7:00: Do you want talent or chemistry 9:00: Do Jazz get assets or talent at deadline? 15:00: What about DeJounte Murray? 18:00: Is Walker Kessler the center of the future? 21:00: Is Collin Sexton part of the core? 25:00: Can the Jazz get a first round pick? 28:00: Look at three teams deadline moves? Locked On Jazz Podcast ? https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://link.chtbl.com/LOJazz?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More ? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Follow David Locke on Twitter: ? https://twitter.com/DLocke09 #NBA #UtahJazz #WillHardy #DannyAinge #jordanclarkson # by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

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Previewing Lakers vs. Grizzlies. Ja Morant or LeBron James? Jaren Jackson Jr. or Anthony Davis?: The Lakers are in a real, live playoff series for the first time in a couple of seasons, and it should be a barnburner! It's the Memphis Grizzlies, who have played quite well all season, save a mid-season lull. It's an intriguing matchup, to say the least. LeBron James and Anthony Davis as established stars, meeting Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., who are ready to emerge in the next generation of the NBA elite. But what else is going on, here? How are the Grizzlies going to match up against LeBron and A.D.? Is Dillon Brooks the key to the series? What about the Lakers role players? How much will L.A.'s perimeter shooting impact what we're going to see. Can Austin Reaves, Malik Beasley and the rest hit enough shots to force Memphis to play things straight defensively? The ability of either team to do damage in transition could be a huge factor, as neither team is exactly elegant in the half by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Mailbag! Who Starts at Shooting Guard, and How Does Anthony Davis Influence That? Plus, Kuzma Talks Trade!: Kyle Kuzma was the last remnant from the Lakers' "kids" era. But alas, all good things must come to end, as it did when he got dealt in a package to the Wizards for Russell Westbrook. And for someone who clearly enjoyed being in L.A. and being a Laker, that was probably a bit of a bummer. But in a recent appearance on Gilbert Arenas' "The No Chill Podcast" he made it clear there was no animosity on his end towards his old franchise. "All love," as he put it. In fact, Kuzma and LeBron actually hung out a couple days after the deal went through, and it was all good. The Kamenetzkys discuss this mature outlook on the situation. From there, they open the mailbag! (Send questions via Twitter (@kambrothers), email (kamenetzkybrothers@gmail.com) or through comments on the iTunes show page. The first question comes from Jay Taylor (@JayTayl14352491), who asks when the Lakers will stop by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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Sixers On Fire, Embiid MVP Favorite? | Tatum, Celtics Recent Struggles | Scoot Vs. Miller, Who Gets Drafted No. 2?: Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Keith Pompey (@Locked On Sixers) to discuss the Philadelphia 76ers eight game winning streak and Joel Embiid jumping ahead of Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic in the latest NBA MVP standings. How dominant has Embiid been during the win streak? What more does Embiid need to do to lock up the MVP award? What is the best role for Tyrese Maxey, starting or coming off the bench? How impactful is PJ Tucker despite not being much of a scoring threat? How will the Sixers postseason impact Doc Rivers' future? Then John Karalis (@Locked On Celtics) stops by to break down Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics recent struggles, including losses to the Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz. Why has the Celtics offense plummeted here in March? What's going on with Jayson Tatum's three-point shot? How important should seeding be to Boston? What is the biggest by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

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Why Balance Is a Big Challenge for the Lakers This Season. Guest: The Ringer's Seerat Sohi: That the Lakers are and will remain for a while a work in progress is a well-developed story at this point. (Hardly uninteresting, but definitely not unspoken.) What makes things interesting is the scope of that work. One of the major issues facing Frank Vogel, his triumvirate of stars and a brand new supporting cast - balance. So many potential tradeoffs when it comes to potential lineups, or tactics to maneuver through a long regular season. Among them: How can the Lakers leverage their size (not just among centers, but certainly including them) while also playing a modern game, offensively? How much defense can be sacrificed in the name of generating more points? What's the right balance when it comes to Russell Westbrook and his traditional style of play? These questions and more run throughout the episode, all enhanced by the presence of The Ringer's Seerat Sohi, one of the most uniqu by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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