The Outlet Forum

Chaez and Chris discuss the impact of legacy of Celtics legend and Hall of Famer Bill Russell after he passed away this past weekend; why Russell resonates so well with the generations of basketball players that succeeded him; the impact he had for social justice and civil rights off the court; will LeBron James sign an extension to stay with the Lakers this week or could he enter final season wit...

Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the latest rumor in the Kevin Durant trade saga as the Boston Celtics have emerged as legit contenders to send an attractive haul to Brooklyn for KD; does it make sense for either side to actually get a deal done?; Lakers beat reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic joins us to discuss the chances the Lakers can actually land Kyrie Irving; why it could be worth it t...

Chaez and Chris discuss if the Lakers should move on from the Kyrie Irving trade talks and focus on getting other role players like Buddy Hield or Eric Gordon or perhaps engage the Knicks for Julius Randle; the conflicting media reports about what is going on with Russell Westbrook after he fired his agent and if he and the Lakers will work things out or head for an inevitable divorce; LeBron Jame...

Chaez and Chris discuss the ongoing saga and numerous trade scenarios surrounding Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving; will Kyrie to the Lakers get done sooner or later than we thought; will Nets GM Sean Marks have to drop his asking price for KD?; Utah Jazz shopping Donovan Mitchell and going full rebuild?; was LeBron James and Russell Westbrook attending Lakers Summer League game i...

Chaez and Chris intensely discuss the situation of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant wanting out of the Brooklyn Nets; will the Kyrie trade drag out into the summer and are the Lakers the only trade partner; did KD's lack of leadership ultimately bring down the Nets and where will he land in a potential trade; with all the extensions handed out over the last week (Beal, Zion, Ja, Garland, Jokic, Booke...

Chaez and Chris unpack what led to both Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook opting in to the final years of their contracts; could both still be involved in a trade this summer or are both likely to start the season with their respective teams; Free agent Malik Monk willing to take a pay cut to stay with Lakers?; special guest actor Spencer Garrett, who portrayed legendary Lakers announcer Chick He...

Chaez and Chris discuss the Golden State Warriors fourth championship and how this one could be sweeter than the others; what Steph Curry proved in a memorable year and the chances the Dubs can get back to the Finals next year; Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets hit an impasse in contract extension talks, what does this mean for Kyrie moving forward; should Brooklyn deal him or let him play out hi...

Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the Golden State Warriors taking a 3-2 series lead over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals and how their role players have stepped up; can the Celtics recover and force a Game 7 or are they done?; Anthony Davis claims to have not picked up a basketball since April 5, does he actually care or is this part of his training; why the comment makes AD look really ba...

Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the Lakers' hiring of new head coach Darvin Ham and what he will bring to the team after a very impressive introductory press conference; can he get the best out of the "Big 3" specifically Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook and hold them accountable; what will the rest of the roster look like, what type of free agents should the Lakers target with limited cap...

Chaez and Chris discuss the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors reaching the NBA Finals; how the Celtics survived a late Game 7 comeback from the Miami Heat; was Jimmy Butler's 3-point attempt in final seconds greedy or just fatigue; the Lakers hire a new head coach in Darvin Ham, was this the right hire for LA; what can we expect from Ham next season; sports radio host/commentator/podcaster...

Chaez and Chris discuss how the Dallas Mavericks were able to avoid the sweep against the Golden State Warriors in Game 4; will the Miami Heat win another game in this series after being blown out in Game 4 of ECF; why have there been so many blowouts in that series; will DeAndre Ayton, Zach LaVine, and Bradley Beal stay on their respective teams or will they be dealt this offseason; do the Lakers...

Chaez and Chris are back to talk about the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics Eastern Conference Finals showdown and who has the edge in that series; after the Phoenix Suns collapsed in a Game 7 home blowout to the Dallas Mavericks, Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley pours salt on the wound by throwing shade at CP3, Devin Booker, and others after appearing on 'First Take' and other ESPN shows; did PBe...

Chaez and Chris discuss the NBA Playoffs as Miami takes a 3-2 series lead over Philly, will they close them out in Game 6; are the Memphis Grizzlies done after Ja Morant's season-ending injury and trailing Golden State 3-1; can Luka Magic and the Mavs burn out the Suns; the unlikely source that changed the series for the Celtics in their tough series against the defending champion Bucks; Nick Hami...

Chaez and Chris are back to talk about the Memphis Grizzlies squandering a chance to defeat the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 after Draymond Green was ejected for a flagrant-2 foul; did Draymond deserve that flagrant-2 call after a hard foul on Brandon Clarke?; is Sixers head coach Doc Rivers responsible for Joel Embiid's orbital fracture after leaving The Process and others in the game during a...

Chaez and Chris discuss the Brooklyn Nets getting swept by the Boston Celtics and is Kevin Durant proving he might not have enough to actually "drive the bus" in Brooklyn; did Ben Simmons show a true lack of heart and competitive spirit disguised as mental and physical issues; are the Nets stuck with Kyrie Irving; is James Harden holding Philly back as the Raptors make it a 3-2 series, can The Bea...

Chaez and Chris are back to talk about what LeBron James signing an extension with the Lakers means to the team; how the next coaching hire and the upcoming offseason moves could impact his decision to stay in LA or not; breaking down the NBA playoff first round series - which is the most fun series to watch; who are legitimate contenders for the NBA championship?; Jerry West taking legal action o...

Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the end of a disastrous season for the 2022 Los Angeles Lakers and where it all went wrong; why head coach Frank Vogel was shoved out the door moments after the last regular season game in Denver; Russell Westbrook's lack of accountability; GM Rob Pelinka's mistakes have led to the Lakers' culture taking a big hit, how can he change it?; special guest Nick Hamil...

Chaez and Chris discuss the Lakers officially being eliminated from Play-In tournament eligibility amidst a seven-game losing streak and LeBron James being sidelined the last two games that LA needed to stay alive; who's to blame for this catastrophe of a season, the worst in Laker history?; should LeBron and AD be shut down for the final games of the regular season; if Frank Vogel is likely fired...

Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the Lakers chances of actually falling out of the Play-In tournament after some tough losses to New Orleans and Dallas on this road trip; should LeBron James consider shutting it down for the season after spraining his ankle recently on the same leg he has the sore knee; is it worth it to bring him and Anthony Davis back with only a handful of games left?; if AD...

Chaez and Chris are talking about the Lakers successful 2-2 road trip winning two of their last three games including impressive wins against playoff bound Toronto and Cleveland; why are the Lakers playing better recently; LeBron James continues to play at an extremely high level and recently passing Karl Malone for number two on the NBA's all-time scoring list adding to his impressive legacy; sho...

Chaez and Chris are back to examine if the Lakers are actually quitting on this season even if they are still in the mix to be in the Play-In tournament; the awful starts against Phoenix and Toronto leave the team's effort and energy questionable at best; Lakers beat writer Kyle Goon of the Southern California News Group joins the show to talk about the state of the Lakers, how much blame should g...

Chaez and Chris discuss Russell Westbrook responding to the threats made toward his family and the disrespect being put on his name with the nickname "Westbrick"; how much responsibility falls on his shoulders for the harsh criticism from the media and Lakers fans; have fans/media taken it too far as well?; how concerned should Lakers be about LeBron James' reoccurring knee soreness; could the Lak...

Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the Lakers' very disappointing loss to the New Orleans Pelicans; the lack of heart, energy, and urgency with the Lakers doesn't sit right with the fans, were they justified booing their team at home?; how much blame does head coach Frank Vogel deserve and how much falls on the players; how far can this team go in the Play-In situation or will they fall out of th...

Chris and Chaez are back to discuss Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and Klutch Sports being at odds after a recent report stating Rich Paul's agency was unhappy with Pelinka; could this mean LeBron James potentially leaves the Lakers sooner; could King James leave LA to play with his son Bronny; why Pelinka was right to stand pat at the trade deadline; rating the NBA All-Star weekend and the highs and lows...

Chaez and Chris are back to congratulate the LA Rams on their SB56 victory adding to LA as the City of Champions; they also discuss Lakers GM Rob Pelinka choosing to stand pat the NBA Trade Deadline last week, the right decision?; are Pelinka, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis on the same page; are the Lakers more organized or more dysfunctional in their front office?; AD's lack of aggression during...