Sense of Urgency

The Lakers finished a stretch of 3 games in 4 nights with a win over the Kings on Thursday. Pete and Darius discuss the win and also what has stood out to them in these opening three games. From the team’s defensive approach at the point of attack, how much they’ve missed Walker ...  Show more

Shorthanded and on the 2nd night of a preseason back-to-back, the Lakers got walloped by the Warriors on Tuesday night. Pete and Darius break down how much there is to take away from a game like that, why they’re keeping a closer eye the team’s defensive approach and the challeng ...  Show more

More on the Lakers being swept and what can be done to improve

Will Boston get blown out again tonight?

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Anthony and Raj try to wrap their heads around what just happened but then are forced to try to figure out and explain what comes next for the current head coach of the Lakers. How long would he remain in that position? 

Verno and KOC discuss Kawhi Leonard’s return in last night’s Clippers win over Hornets (02:28). They debate whether his return was blown a little out of proportion before discussing the impressive Pacers' win over the Warriors. The guys dive right into the drama in Atlanta surrou ...  Show more

The Ringer's Bill Simmons quickly reacts to Titans head coach Mike Vrabel being fired (1:19) before he is joined by Doc Rivers to discuss the floundering Warriors (4:25), why the Lakers are struggling when their stars are healthy, (29:31), the Suns missing a key piece (52:35), th ...  Show more