#4: The Lakers Math Problem & the Promise of ...

We go around the league to discuss what was real in the first few games, from Miami’s 0-4 start, to LeBron, to the Lakers strong start, Anthony Edwards and the Wolves, Paolo Banchero and more. Support at ⁠ http://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketballSee Privacy Policy at https://art1 ...  Show more

We preview the 2026-27 season, starting with what looks like an incredibly competitive East. Then, the West. Support at ⁠www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketballSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf ...  Show more

Pete and Darius are joined by special guest Jason Timpf to discuss the Lakers through five games and how they think this team can best integrate LeBron James when he returns from injury. They dive into LeBron’s versatility and ability to play off ball next to Luka and Austin Reav ...  Show more

Pete and Darius discuss LeBron James' role in the Lakers defense, how his return from injury and ramping back up impacts all that he does for the team on that end of the floor, and much more. And then later, the guys ongoing lineup questions and the decisions facing JJ Redick, pa ...  Show more

In this episode I discuss the lakers vs suns series and what the lakers are dealing with after the AD injury . I give my take on the Luka injury and kawhi’s legacy if the clippers lose this series