

Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
Pete Zayas
Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball. Hosted by Pete Zayas & Darius Soriano.
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Jul 23, 2025 • 43min
Is the Roster Set?
After signing Marcus Smart is the Lakers roster set heading into the season or is there another trade coming? How would you feel if the current group is the one that begins the year? What would a potential rotation be with this group and what could be some of the positional battles? Pete and Darius dive into these questions and much more in this episode of the LFR podcast.
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Jul 21, 2025 • 42min
Point of Attack Defense
The Lakers announced they have waived Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin, facilitating the salary savings they will need to sign Marcus Smart. With the Milton waiving a formality, Pete and Darius discuss the decision to also waive Goodwin and why they'll miss him. And then later, the guys dive into the team's depth at the point of attack defensive role now that Goodwin is gone, how Jarred Vanderbilt fits into the puzzle as a key player to fill this need, why the defensive coverages the team plays are such a big part of this discussion, and much more.
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Jul 20, 2025 • 43min
Lakers Get Smart
The Lakers will reportedly sign Marcus Smart after he was bought out by the Wizards on Saturday. Pete and Darius discuss the move, expressing their excitement about getting Smart as a free agent after discussing him as a trade target when free agency opened, how Smart fits on the team and what it opens up for the Lakers defensively, whether they'd start him and much more. And then later, the guys discuss if the Lakers have another move in them and, if so, what position and player type they should be targeting.
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Jul 18, 2025 • 39min
LeBron's Last, Best Chance?
With rumors swirling around whether LeBron will be on the Lakers next year and hints that his best chance to win another title might be on another team, Pete and Darius discuss the value of playing next to a motivated Luka Dončić on the Lakers next season and debate the merits to be optimistic about their championship chances, how far away they actually are, and why LeBron finding his way to a new team isn't actually very easy to accomplish.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 49min
Building Around Luka with Iztok Franko
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Jul 16, 2025 • 41min
Bronny's Progress
Bronny James, Jr. had his best game of the Summer League vs the Clippers, impacting the game on both ends of the floor. The guys discuss how his athleticism is shining through as he gets more comfortable as an on-ball player, Dalton’s struggles, Koloko’s dominant defensive showing, and more.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 41min
Pretty Hate Machine
In a continuation of their wide-reaching discussion on NBA media, Pete and Darius discuss how growing up in the era NBA fandom they did shaped their views of the league, how to discern between rumor and reporting, the nature of how the league is covered by its media partners in 2025, the differences between local and national coverage of the Lakers, what to make of the latest LeBron news cycle, and much more.
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Jul 11, 2025 • 46min
Long Term, Short Term
Are the Lakers really gonna wait two years for Giannis’ free agency? Do they need another big, considering how many two-big looks there are around the Western Conference? How can fans better figure out which rumors are true and which aren’t? The guys answer your questions about the trade market, team-building, and more.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 43min
2025 California Classic
The Lakers closed out the California Classic portion of summer league with a comeback win over the Spurs that featured Dalton Knecht's best game so far and Darius Bazley's continued strong play. Pete and Darius break down what they saw from both players and the team overall, and how they view both players for the rest of the summer and beyond. And then later the guys discuss the joint media availability of DeAndre Ayton and Jake LaRavia who made their first comments as Lakers after being signed in free agency.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 39min
Starting 2, Backup 1
Who are the defensive trade targets the Lakers should look hardest at? Is it possible to make a deal without including Rui? Are there any remaining options in free agency? Pete and Darius answer these questions and more when they dive into how the Lakers can upgrade their defensive talent overall, especially in the backcourt, while still accomplishing the team's goals of keeping their salary cap sheet relatively clean.
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