Lakers Lounge

More often than not, owners don't let their front offices go straight into a rebuild after trading a superstar. If that trend continues, the Lakers don't have much of a chance at Giannis. If Milwaukee does accept their new reality, then a Lakers package makes some sense.

Anthony explains why there was a bit of a break between episodes, then discusses Luke Doncic finishing so far behind the top three in MVP voting results. From there, he offers up some macro-level thoughts on the teams left heading into the conference finals. Finally, he opens the iTunes mailbag and answers some questions and comments from the live chat.

Anthony uses Luka finishing so far behind in the MVP voting results to explain why he's so fed up with this process on the whole.

Anthony explains why he'd be shocked to see Austin Reaves anywhere other than back with the Lakers and then segues from there to a discussion about how the Lakers will need to build around he and Luka Doncic.

Anthony has seen the comments since the season ended and explains why just letting guys walk isn't in the Lakers' best interests heading into the summer. No, they don't need to run it back either, but a good offseason will need to feature more nuance.

Anthony and Jovan look back on last season after he realized he never really has to this point. Was last year a success? Well, kind of. Mostly, sure, but only kind of. From there, they dive into the top stories facing the Lakers this summer: LeBron's future, Austin's contract and how they'll need to improve the roster around them.

In most ways, the Lakers had a fairly successful season. They won more games. They advanced further in the playoffs. Key figures took tangible steps forward. And yet... there's this nagging voice in the back of Anthony's head telling him it was solid, but...

Anthony has believed a while now that the Lakers need to start at center when upgrading this roster, but Jovan makes a solid case for starting on the wing. Before that, they wrap up their LeBron convo and try to figure out the ideal Austin Reaves contract.

Anthony and Harrison marvel at the newest dramatic morsels from ESPN about LeBron James and the Lakers. Unfortunately for Harrison, every time he laughs, he is thrown directly into a coughing fit and, well, there's a lot of laughing in this one.

Where does LeBron put all the game balls he's gotten over the years?

Anthony outlines what LeBron has done for the Lakers and how ridiculous it is that Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss have somehow convinced themselves he's the problem.

Anthony has been thinking about this basically since the series ended so he asked Harrison about it. On one hand, the Lakers could obviously use the injection of talent. On the other, Giannis is just so annoying.

Anthony plays the vast majority of yesterday's joint presser, in which JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka summed up this Lakers season and set the tone for this summer.

Rob Pelinka spoke more eloquently and positively about LeBron in today's presser than he has in years.

Rob Pelinka used his favorite key word again, but Anthony noted a difference in the way the Lakers PBO talked about it.

JJ Redick was asked about the ways he has grown as a coach. He and Rob Pelinka answer that question, and Anthony uses it as an opportunity to discuss the ways Redick still needs to develop.

Anthony opens the door to whoever wants to give their thoughts on this series and Lakers season. He gives his own thoughts on those subjects. He then answers questions from the chat on... those same subjects.

A Thunder fan hopped on to give his props to the Lakers for their fight in this series, so Anthony also asked him to explain what's gone into this Thunder culture and how long it took to arrive here.

A fan hopped on the show to make the case for a gap year and for LeBron to head back east. Anthony gives his responses on both fronts (while understanding where those stances might have come from).

The Lakers have gotten by through halfcourt execution, but Anthony makes the case for a slight tweak in their roster-wide approach to athleticism. From there, he wraps with questions from the live audience.

The Lakers are on the brink of elimination, so Anthony discusses what they'll need to carry on from this experience. From there, he dives into the lottery results and embarks on one of the fullest mailbags in show history.

Anthony quickly discusses what he noticed from game three and zooms out to hit on what actually matters here: How the Lakers respond to one of the most lopsided series losses in Lakers history.

Anthony gives his one wish coming out of the lottery (and a scenario a lot of people around the league are talking about): The Clippers landed the fifth pick. Adam Silver, you have a job to do.

Anthony tries to handle this with the nuance and appreciation Anthony Davis deserves, but no, the Lakers and AD probably aren't linking back up anytime soon.

Anthony and Pete discuss the first couple of games and what the Lakers need to do if they're going to have a chance at extending this series. Then, they take an honest look at what separates the next tier of teams from them to figure out what the Lakers need to learn heading into this summer. From there, they dive into a discussion about OKC's manipulation of the rule book and why it's more an NBA...