Gary Trent, Jr. signed with Milwaukee on a vet minimum, as the latest example of a potential Lakers target who signed elsewhere. Pete and Darius are joined by Harrison Faigen to discuss why the Lakers didn’t sign him, how the Player Options on veteran minimum players has come back to bite them, why prioritizing Max & Knecht may be the smarter long term play, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete & Darius answer questions from our listeners in the latest mailbag, including how coverage of the Lakers might be different in the future & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete & Darius share some big news about the pod and discuss the Lakers quiet offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers drafted Bronny James with the 55th pick overall in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday. Pete and Darius discuss the pick and Bronny's basketball fit on the team. And then later the guys discuss the player option decisions of LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell ahead of the June 29th deadline for both players to determine if they will opt-in to the final year of their contracts or become unrestricted free agents this summer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dalton Knecht slipped to the 17th pick, and the Lakers were thrilled to take him. Pete & Darius discuss his remarkable journey from junior college to 1st Team All-American, his abilities as a 3-level scorer, the counter gravity he provides for the Lakers stars, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete, Mike & Darius react to the reports that JJ Redick will become the next coach of the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Celtics capped off a dominant season with #18. The guys discuss their rivals moving ahead in the title chase, how they got there by leaning into an identity on both ends, and what the Lakers can take from it as they build toward next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part 2 of a two part pod on the 2024 NBA draft for the Lakers, special guest Mike Garcia continues his conversation with Pete & Darius on whether it might make sense in this draft to buy an addition second round pick and how potential draft picks, including Kevin McCullar, Isaiah Crawford, Anton Watson, Ryan Dunn, Tristen Newton, Oso Ighodaro, Jaylen Wells & Bronny James, could help the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA draft approaching later this month, Darius & Pete are joined by Mike Garcia, as they discuss intriguing draft prospects potentially available for the Lakers, including Ron Holland, Dalton Knecht, Tristan da Silva, Jaylon Tyson and bigs Zach Edey, DaRon Holmes II, Yves Missi & Kel'el Ware & how they could help the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA and the Lakers family has lost a legend with the passing of Jerry West. Pete, Mike, and Darius pay tribute to and celebrate the man, the player, and the executive, highlighting his impact on the Lakers and the NBA over the course of his incredible six-decade long career.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices