Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss their thoughts on the Lakers-Pelicans Play-In matchup, including why it's been such a one-sided matchup the last calendar year, how the Pelicans could adjust from the latest blowout, and whether or not the Lakers might tighten their rotation even more. Let's see if the Lakers can take care of business -- com…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss how the Lakers offense has performed since the All-Star break, including how D'Lo's Pull-Up 3PT game has been better than ever, why Rui has had such a big impact since entering the starting lineup, and how the final Regular Season Standings might shake out. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Follow us on Playbac…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball return from the break to discuss the Lakers-Warriors game, how Spencer Dinwiddie has looked in his 1st 3 games, and dig into what to expect from the final 25 game segment of the season and where LA could realistically finish in the standings. Outro Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss what Spencer Dinwiddie brings to the team, including dissecting his Impact this season, how his Defensive role will help as a Guard with more size, and which players could benefit from his addition to the rotation. Later, they discuss whether or not there was a trade on the market that the guys wished the La…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers unexpected and spirited win in Boston without LeBron and AD, how Vando's injury and will complicate their development, and whether or not it will change their plans at the trade deadline. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the return of the Opening Night Lakers starters, how the Lakers have been unlucky on defense, and how their organized offense has looked over the last few weeks. Follow us on Playback to watch the games LIVE with us! Outro Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the up-and-down week from the Lakers, first breaking down how the Suns game got away from them, discussing the pros/cons of a trade for Dejounte Murray, and offer some hopeful context for how the team can still put things together this season. Follow us on Playback to watch games live with us! Outro music by…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers post In-Season Tournament struggles, including how most players on the team have a right to feel frustrated by their role & usage, why the new lineup is struggling on Offense, and later check in with some Bulls writers to get a better sense of what Chicago is expecting back if the Lakers were to e…

Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers pivoting to a new starting lineup vs the Thunder, including how the team over-performed their expectation offensively, where the strength in that lineup lies, and whether or not it's sustainable long-term. Later, they discuss the recent reports of the Lakers-Bulls trade discussions around Zach L…

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Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball discuss how the Lakers have looked since Jarred Vanderbilt has returned from injury, including how he's fit in on offense and defense and where his strengths were missed the most. Later, they discuss the matchup with the Indiana Pacers in the In-Season Tournament Final and how LA can hope to slow down Tyrese Halib…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball hop on to discuss the Lakers season so far, including how the team has navigated through the injuries (and how many players they've missed each game), why the Lakers schedule has been quietly tougher than we first imagined, and what to take away from the Lakers being ranked as the 29th best 3PT shooting team (at the…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers 4-1 record in their last 5 games, including how Cam has become a new player in the starting lineup, where some of the frustration with the Lakers Defensive Rebounding should be directed, and how the Lakers can fix their transition defense. Join us on PLAYBACK for Games and Live Pods! outro music b…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers tough loss in Miami and how they battled despite being short-handed, how Austin Reaves has broken through his opening struggles, doing a scheme check-in, how the team has done in improving their Def Rebounding, and what to do to break through the slow starts. Follow us on Playback to watch the gam…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers rotations in the 1st 4 games (recorded before the Clips game), including why we need to see LeBron and D'Lo staggered, what to think of Cam getting the backup wing minutes over Max, how Christian Wood has performed and how going big is only a situational advantage, and briefly discuss LA's scheme …

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball catch up on the last week's worth of Lakers preseason basketball, including a check-in on how the Lakers are doing with their new 5-Out offense, what we want to see from the defensive scheme (hedging) and then do a quick stock check on the main rotation guys. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Check us out on Playback a…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball react to the first live hoops of the new season! From individual analysis of players to team scheme & sets, tap in to hear what the guys learned from the (limited) amount of information from the 1st game. Follow us on Playback and check the link in this episode to sign up for our private Discord, where we will be po…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball return from a short break to discuss the most important X-Factors to the Lakers success in chasing title #18 this season. Is Christian Wood's defense, team 3pt shooting, or avoiding injuries the most important X-factor to team success? Follow us on Playback and Youtube -- we are upping our content big time this SZN.…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dig into the details of all things Christian Wood. How were the Lakers able to land a talented scoring big for the league minimum, who will he squeeze minutes from in the rotation, and what makes him such a tantalizing high-upside option off the bench for the Lakers? Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about y…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dive deep into the top contenders in the West, including the Denver Nuggets, the Phoenix Suns, the Golden State Warriors, the LA Clippers, and the Memphis Grizzlies, including strengths and weaknesses, who is a bigger threat to the Lakers, and how concerned we would be if LAL matches up with them in the playoffs. Ou…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss Austin Reaves fantastic World Cup play, how he's improved, if he has room to improve even more, and later, take an in-depth look at the 2023-2024 schedule and how the team can navigate this year's unique challenges. Outro Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Follow us on Youtube @LakersExceptionalism to see the extra sp…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the recent play of Austin Reaves and Team USA, including what skills has AR flashed on the team and how can they translate to the Lakers next year. Later, we take questions from the discord about lineups, Max Christie, and whether or not Jaxson Hayes can stretch his game to the 3pt line. Outro music by @slee…

Tim breaks down his level of confidence in 14 results that Lakers fans said need to happen for LA to be a real title contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices저자 Cranjis McBasketball, Tom Zayas

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball finish their position group preview by discussing the Guard Rotation. Should D'Lo or Vincent start? Who should close? How can the team put Max Christie in a position to contribute in Year 2? All of that is discussed including how the team can maximize the ceiling of their guard rotation. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Lea…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball finish their deep dive into the Lakers Bigs, including a discussion about the pros & cons of bringing back Gabriel or Thompson, and take a quick look at some other options outside the NBA who could possibly fit. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dive deeper into what the Lakers should with their Bigs. What will they do when AD misses time and they don't add another big & who should they target if they do? Later, Tim makes a strong argument for the next player he wants to add to the team. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the reports that the Lakers are interested in playing a Big next to AD. We discuss what that means for the rest of the Wing & Big rotations, how AD has performed in each role historically, and later, we play fact or fiction with several bold statements about next season. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more a…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dive deeper into the Wing Rotation for 2024... Is there a logjam or should they keep everyone for depth & versatility? We discuss LeBron's minutes load, how Prince can stay on the court with LBJ & AD, if Rui can keep up the 3 AND the D, and whether or not Vanderbilt can improve enough to be better than his role last…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball take questions from the Discord about how Max Christie can realistically contribute next year, what Summer League plays & actions could translate well to the parent team, what to expect from Austin on Team USA, plus early lineup madness and MORE!!!! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the first 4 Summer League games, including how Max Christie has developed, is JHS a short-term or long-term piece, does Castleton's success change how the Lakers approach another C, and what to do with Maxwell Lewis. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the recent Free Agent additions, including breaking down how Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Jaxson Hayes, & Cam Reddish fit in. Streamed live on Playback Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices저자 Cranjis McBasketball, Tom Zayas

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the news of Bamba & Beasley's declined contracts, if the team could look to sign them back, and then later discuss 3 options that could fit the backup C position (Plumlee, Saric, Love). Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball launch their SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss Rui Hachimura's market and how his deal could affect the Lakers flexibility, and discuss a couple other targets at various price points (Watanabe, Bates-Diop, Crowder) and how they could fit in LA's plans if Rui doesn't return. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball launch their SUMMER SER…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss potential FA guard paths for LA, including details from Project Ghostbusters on how the market will realistically shake out for D'Angelo Russell, Dennis Schroder, and Austin Reaves. Later, we discuss possible options in FA with our analysis focused on Dennis Smith Jr, Jevon Carter, Josh Okogie, & Seth Curry.…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) to discuss what the new Lakers draft picks bring to the team. Is JHS ready to be a primary initiator? What does he need to work on to contribute long-term? Is Maxwell Lewis more than a bouncy scorer? Can any of the 2-way guys make an impact on the parent team this season? Mu…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss a few more options for the Lakers in the draft, including a breakdown of the types of roles they've been working out, then later, Tim breaks out the spreadsheet while discussing different paths forward (and what the roles they've been scouting could tell us about their plans). Music by @sleepyghostmp3 LAKERS…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Tag the Roll's Zach Milner to discuss Jett Howard, Nick Smith Jr, and a handful of 2nd Round options. Streamed live on Playback with film on each player. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 LAKERS EXCEPTIONALISM SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the…

Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball discuss recent news about Austin Reaves becoming USAtin Reaves, Tim breaks down the state of the coaching staff and does the team need to find an offensive identity next season? Join us on Playback M/T/Th @ 6:00 PST music by @sleepyghost mp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball return to discuss the end of the Lakers season, how the team succeeded in the run to the WCF, what they need from the squad to run it back to the chip next year, and how some of the Summer's pivot points could play out. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss an in-depth scouting report of the DEN-LAL series, including how to defend Jokic, who has a chance to become a starring role-player, and why Tim thinks Vando should be banished (for this series at least). Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Tim digs into LA's victory over the Warriors in game 1, talking through what areas of the game each team had an advantage and where he'd want and anticipate to see adjustments heading into game 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices저자 Cranjis McBasketball, Tom Zayas

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss a few key rotation decisions for the Lakers-Warriors series, which keys to the series to look for, and later take questions from the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices저자 Cranjis McBasketball, Tom Zayas

Tim digs into his scouting report on the Warriors offense and defense, provides recommendations on how the Lakers can attack and defend their round 2 opponent, and provides his series prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices저자 Cranjis McBasketball, Tom Zayas

Tim digs into what he saw in LA's game 5 loss and why he feels good heading into game 6! Lakers Rotation Builder Tool - create a rotation map and send it to me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices저자 Cranjis McBasketball, Tom Zayas

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball hop on to discuss the Lakers big Game 4 Win, including how the Offense adjusted to Vanderbilt's negative spacing, the guards attacking in double-drag actions, why Tim might be ready for a starting lineup change, and much more! Follow us on Playback and watch the games with us LIVE Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more…

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the dominant Lakers win on Sunday, including how impactful AD was on defense, where the Lakers can improve on their game plan, Rui's 3s, what to do if Ja is out, and much more! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Tim reacts to LA's win over Memphis in game 1, shoutout out a handful of players and the coaching staff for remarkable efforts on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices저자 Cranjis McBasketball, Tom Zayas

Cranjis McBasketball hops on to discuss the data, matchups, tendencies, and film of the Lakers Offense vs the Memphis Defense, including where the Lakers can lean into their playbook and grab an advantage! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Follow us on Playback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball hop on playback to watch the last play-in game and in between the action, Tim provides an in-depth scouting report of the Memphis offense, including how they run their rotations and where LA has an advantage, which play types the lakers can scheme to upset, and much, much more. Follow us at playback.tv/lakerswatchpa…