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0:00 – INTRO
2:37 – How did the Lakers turn it around last season?
4:58 – General impressions of the Lakers offseason
6:39 – The most intriguing new addition
9:29 – Will Max Christie play a role?
12:28 – Gabe Vincent’s fit
15:29 – The continued development of Austin Reaves
28:05 – What’s the future of D’Angelo Russell hold?
30:55 – The utility of Rui Hachimura
34:25 – Can Christian Wood make an impact? / Anthony Davis’ disdain for playing center
39:02 – Is Anthony Davis too reliant on jumpers? / His fit with Christian Wood
44:59 – Will the starting five change?
46:51 – The secondary frontcourt rotation
47:32 – Did LeBron James have foot surgery? Will he regress? Is LeBron as the roll man about to be more of a staple?
55:50 – How important is the Lakers’ continuity?
57:51 – Can Jalen Hood-Schifino play a role?
58:35 – Will the half-court offense meaningfully improve?
1:01:34 – Under-the-radar strengths and weaknesses
1:03:46 – The 10-man rotation
1:05:53 – Best crunch-time lineup
1:08:17 – Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:09:51 – Win total predictions, Where do the Lakers stack up in the Western Conference?

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