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episode 1505: Lakers Lose Preseason Opener by 30, but Big Three Meshed! Plus, New Westbrook/Pacers Details!
On Monday's show, it was noted that context is a big thing when evaluating preseason scores. That's definitely the case for Monday's 105-75 loss to Sacramento in the Lakers' preseason opener. 30 points is a blowout, but for the parts of the game where LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook played, the Lakers looked significantly better than that score...
Lakers Lose Preseason Opener by 30, but Big Three Meshed! Plus, New Westbrook/Pacers Details!
Anthony Davis plays well, and the important parts of the game contained many positives
episode 1504: The Lakers' Preseason Opens Monday. Is Darvin Ham's Early Starting Lineup the Right One?
Last season, the Lakers approached the preseason with an attitude of a team that believed it was championship caliber, had plenty of veteran experience and could afford to, well, ease into the season. The pretend games? Whatever...
The Lakers' Preseason Opens Monday. Is Darvin Ham's Early Starting Lineup the Right One?
The Lakers are taking this preseason a little more seriously than last, thankfully.
Darvin Ham's Vision for Anthony Davis and the Defense. Plus, DeRozan Keeps Talking About the Lakers!
Plus, how close was DeMar DeRozan to playing for the Lakers, really?
episode 1503: Darvin Ham's Vision for Anthony Davis and the Defense. Plus, DeRozan Keeps Talking About the Lakers!
The Lakers need to improve their defense in a big way, after last season's disaster, and that starts with Anthony Davis. On the one hand, Darvin Ham can use him in multiple ways, because he's extremely versatile on that side of the floor. Ideally, Ham's mission is to figure out a way to deploy Davis in a way that a) maximizes Davis, b) maximizes the Lakers' defense, and c) avoids overextending Davis to the point he risks injury. Because if he gets hurt, the whole thing falls apart...
Anthony Davis Sets Goal to Be Available for All 82 Games, Reveals Wrist Injury Last Season
That might be a high bar to clear, but is 70 possible? 65?
episode 1502: Anthony Davis Sets Goal to Be Available for All 82 Games, Reveals Wrist Injury Last Season
Monday at Media Day, LeBron James noted that his biggest problem over the last few seasons has been availability. Once an iron man, James is now a much larger injury risk. Still not larger than Anthony Davis, though, who has struggled to stay in the lineup throughout his career. Wednesday in El Segundo, the Lakers forward said his goal this year is to be healthy enough to play in all 82 games. That doesn't mean the Lakers won't rest him, but it means his body won't be the reason he misses games...
episode 1501: Lakers First Practice Report: Darvin Ham's Rules, Patrick Beverley/Russell Westbrook's Relationship
Tuesday marked the first day of practice for the Lakers in the 2022-23 season, and it started with new coach Darvin Ham making clear his rules (the "non-negotiables") and expectations for the year. Meanwhile, players were impressed by the attention to detail he showed, and the efficiency of his first practice. Because NBA players, more than anything, want their time to be used wisely and with respect...
Lakers First Practice Report: Darvin Ham's Rules, Patrick Beverley/Russell Westbrook's Relationship
Meanwhile, Ham had comments Russell Westbrook likely approves of