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Zena Keita, a regular contributor to The Athletic NBA Daily and host of the Women's Basketball Show, joins to discuss the Warriors' surprising rise in the Western Conference. Trevor Lane, host of the Lakers Nation podcast, shares insights on the chaotic week for the Lakers, including his press conference moment with JJ Redick. They analyze LeBron's performance, team dynamics, and the challenges faced by the Lakers amidst coaching changes. The conversation wraps up with a fun trivia game, highlighting the Lakers' legacy and player stats.

Trevor Lane and Keith Smith discuss Paul George's future, Clippers dilemma, Lakers coaching search, Wizards' new coach, Jimmy Butler trade rumors, draft prospects, and playoff buzz. They also touch on James Harden's potential moves, Thunder's free agency options, and the impact of Russell Westbrook's player option.

Trevor Lane and Keith Smith discuss 76ers and Bucks surviving elimination, Giannis and Dame's return, LeBron and Bronny situation, Mike Conley's award, Wolves' potential, and more NBA topics

NBA analysts Trevor Lane and Keith Smith discuss Lakers keeping their pick, Jrue Holiday's new deal with the Celtics, Adam Silver's warning on Jontay Porter, Nuggets' dominance over the Wolves, NBA teams' strategic decision-making, and Nets' future plans with Dennis Schroeder and Ben Simmons.

Trevor Lane discusses Lakers' playoff situation, draft pick status, and LeBron's optimism. Analysis on team's struggles, potential for playoffs, and trade strategies. Rumors of coaching changes and player frustrations. Challenges and future uncertainties for the Lakers amidst setbacks and defensive struggles.

Basketball analysts Trevor Lane and Keith Smith discuss the Bucks' troubles without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Hawks' trade plans, injury rules, and more. They analyze potential trade scenarios, strategic use of injury reports in the NBA, player returns, top draft prospects, and Memphis Grizzlies' roster challenges and prospects for improvement.

NBA experts Trevor Lane and Keith Smith discuss playoff races, NBA expansion, salary caps, and team dynamics. They explore strategic fandom, player injuries, potential NBA division changes, and the importance of teaching for deep learning in basketball cap space.

Trevor Lane and Keith Smith discuss the major changes in the NBA Draft, Nikola Jokic's MVP lock, the rise of Victor Wembanyama, and the intense competition in the wild West. They also explore the impact of underrated players, Kawhi Leonard's injury, potential playoff matchups, and the complexities of draft picks and free agency preparations.

Topics covered in the podcast include the Clippers' lack of identity, Anthony Davis' injury impact, the best playoff matchups to look forward to, the return of Khris Middleton, and more intriguing NBA discussions.