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  Will Ownership Drama Impact the Team? 19.08.2026 35min

  Pete and Darius discuss how a stunning ownership change and continued Buss family infighting have the potential to impact the Lakers amidst an offseason the team has circled for years as a crucial window to build out a roster that would be on the fast track to contending. Will the uncertainty of this ownership transition impact the team’s on court play? Are the unknowns really more negative than the things we are now learning about Mark Walter while he’s under investigation? The guys dive into these questions and much more. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  Buss Family Fights Over Lakers Sale 18.08.2026 36min

  Jeanie Buss is again in a very public spat with her siblings, this time over their desire to sell the Buss family’s remaining stake in the Lakers to the Bob Iger and Jared Kushner ownership group, while Jeanie wants to keep those shares and her role as Lakers Governor. Pete and Darius break down all that is happening and dive into the machinations at play, the messiness of the agreement, Jeanie’s two-front war within the organization, and what the possible end game is for all sides. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  2026-27 NBA Schedule Release 14.08.2026 31min

  The Lakers 2026-27 schedule is here, and Pete and Darius dive into it all, highlighting what stands out most to them, why the first 10 games can be meaningful, what stretches concern them the most, and much more. And then later, the guys pay tribute to former NBA coach and player Don Nelson after his recent passing.
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  Who is Bob Iger? 13.08.2026 33min

  New reporting on the Lakers shockingly changing hands for the second time in 14 months offers insight into the possible reasons Mark Walter is selling so quickly and what a Bob Iger/Josh Kushner ownership structure might look like. Pete and Darius dive into both topics, focusing on Iger’s positioning as the likely face of the new ownership group, his history as a leader in business and entertainment, how his relationships with and around the NBA could shape his approach as a leader, and what it could all mean for JJ Redick, Rob Pelinka, the fans, and the Lakers more broadly. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  LAKERS SOLD AGAIN 12.08.2026 35min

  In a stunning turn of events, the Lakers are reportedly being sold AGAIN, with Josh Kushner and Bob Iger set to acquire the franchise from Mark Walter. Pete and Darius react to the news, diving into their feelings on team ownership in general, the conspicuous timing of the sale considering Walter’s legal issues, the prospective upheaval of this change, and much much more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  Thoughts on Sexton 11.08.2026 34min

  Of all the Lakers’ offseason acquisitions, Collin Sexton’s was easily the most divisive. Pete and Darius break down why that was the case, how a player of his style and position is actually a real need on this roster, how he fits and can thrive offensively, the defensive challenges he and the team will face, his competitiveness and cultural fit, and much more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  Adam Silver’s NBA 10.08.2026 35min

  Pete and Darius discuss Adam Silver’s tenure as the NBA commissioner, diving into how effective he’s been at his job, the current state of the league from a talent and business standpoint, things that need to be improved from a TV and entertainment perspective, and the recent gambling and Clippers cap circumvention scandals that have put the league under greater scrutiny. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  Shaq vs Kobe, Revisited 07.08.2026 26min

  In the aftermath of Shaq saying Lakers fans never loved him like they did Kobe, Pete and Darius take a trip down memory lane to discuss the Shaq and Kobe dynamic: What it was like at the time, the love affair fans had with Shaq, how Kobe was viewed early on in his career, the falling out between them, how Kobe’s evolution turned him into the more beloved figure within the fanbase, and much more. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  What If This is the Team? 06.08.2026 35min

  The guys return to discuss a potential reality that lurks underneath this frozen offseason - what if this is the team that will start the season? .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  Luka's Lakers 29.07.2026 36min

  Pete and Darius discuss the report that Luka Dončić will host a players only mini camp in Slovenia and how it represents  another step towards the Lakers being Luka’s team, what it signals about Luka’s leadership, why these opportunities matter for team building, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss how Luka becomes the central leadership voice in the wake of LeBron’s departure, what their differences in personality and style can mean for the team over the course of a long regular season, and how Luka’s chemistry with Austin Reaves plays a part in the team’s leadership dynamics..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  Cam or Kuminga? 27.07.2026 38min

  With August approaching and multiple name free agents still unsigned, Pete and Darius go around the league to discuss the next wave of transactions that they’re most anticipating. More specifically, the guys look at the Nuggets decision on restricted free agent Peyton Watson, why that could make Cameron Johnson available and an option for the Lakers, and much more. And then later, the guys dig into Johnson vs. Jonathan Kuminga as options for the Lakers, which they prefer, and why. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  LeBron to Philly 24.07.2026 30min

  LeBron James is taking his talents to… Philadelphia to play for the 76ers. Pete and Darius react to the news, breakdown LeBron’s fit in Philly, examine the team’s defensive ceiling and diagram how offense can work with so many high usage players, and much more. And then later, the guys reflect on LeBron’s time in Los Angeles and speculate as to how his decision could trigger dominoes that impact Jonathan Kuminga and the Lakers’ ongoing need for a starting power forward..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  Weakening West 23.07.2026 38min

  In the wake of the Thunder making cost-cutting trades this offseason and other teams at the top of the western conference projecting to be very expensive very soon, Pete and Darius forecast the top of the conference in the coming seasons, whether teams like Denver and Minnesota are setup well to keep their teams intact, the void of younger teams ready to rise up, and whether the Lakers are positioned to take advantage and contend sooner than some expect them to..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  Mr. Right vs Mr. Right Now 22.07.2026 38min

  With the Lakers still searching for a starting power forward, Pete and Darius discuss long vs. short term solutions, what skills the team should prioritize at the position, how the additions of Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle impact what type of forward the team should be looking to add, and why chasing Jonathan Kuminga is proving more challenging than originally thought. And then later, the guys dive into whether Jarred Vanderbilt can be a part of the solution and how Adou Thiero’s summer league play slots him into this conversation. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  Lakers Look to Win the Possession Battle 21.07.2026 35min

  Raj Chipalu joins Pete to discuss the Lakers’ offseason and their decision to calibrate the team toward youth, defensive playmaking, offensive rebounding, and more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  Much Adou About Summer League 18.07.2026 35min

  Mike Garcia joins Pete to share their excitement about the Summer League team, the unique development arc of Adou Thiero, Cameron Carr being everything they’ve hoped so far, what it would take for Chris Mañon to stick with the parent club and if the Lakers should prioritize their playing time over more established vets..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  New Look Lakers 16.07.2026 31min

  Pete & the pod's producer Jeanie answer some of the mailbag questions from our listeners, ranging from what Adou Thiero needs to do in order to crack the rotation, to what the Lakers' ceiling could be if they could get Kuminga & some additional defensive talent on the roster & much more. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  What Happens Next in the Lakers Team-Building Process 14.07.2026 14min

  Pete recaps the team’s thought process that led them to the Summer of 2026, their approach to this summer’s moves, and what the next 12-18 months of moves might look like for the franchise..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  Lakers Put On a Show In Vegas 13.07.2026 26min

  The Lakers Summer League squad dominated in a pair of weekend games to open Las Vegas Summer League. The guys discuss Adou Thiero's brilliant Friday night performance, Chris Mañon catalyzing the defense, Arthur Kaluma making his case for a two-way contract, and what it all might mean for the parent club..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com
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  2026 Vegas Summer League Begins 10.07.2026 34min

  Las Vegas Summer League is here! Pete and Darius discuss what stood out to them in opening matchup between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, what other top rookies have stood out for good and bad reasons, and what they’re looking forward to from the Lakers squad. The guys also dive into the team’s search for a starting power forward and why a resolution could continue to drag out..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com