Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball. Hosted by Pete Zayas & Darius Soriano.
Episodes
July 21, 2025 • 42 mins
The Lakers announced they have waived Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin, facilitating the salary savings they will need to sign Marcus Smart. With the Milton waiving a formality, Pete and Darius discuss the decision to also waive Goodwin and why they'll miss him. And then later, the guys dive into the team's depth at the point of attack defensive role now that Goodwin is gone, how Jarred Vanderbilt fits into the puzzle as a key playe...
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July 20, 2025 • 43 mins
The Lakers will reportedly sign Marcus Smart after he was bought out by the Wizards on Saturday. Pete and Darius discuss the move, expressing their excitement about getting Smart as a free agent after discussing him as a trade target when free agency opened, how Smart fits on the team and what it opens up for the Lakers defensively, whether they'd start him and much more. And then later, the guys discuss if the Lakers have another ...
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July 18, 2025 • 39 mins
With rumors swirling around whether LeBron will be on the Lakers next year and hints that his best chance to win another title might be on another team, Pete and Darius discuss the value of playing next to a motivated Luka Dončić on the Lakers next season and debate the merits to be optimistic about their championship chances, how far away they actually are, and why LeBron finding his way to a new team isn't actually very easy to a...
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July 17, 2025 • 48 mins
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July 16, 2025 • 40 mins
Bronny James, Jr. had his best game of the Summer League vs the Clippers, impacting the game on both ends of the floor. The guys discuss how his athleticism is shining through as he gets more comfortable as an on-ball player, Dalton’s struggles, Koloko’s dominant defensive showing, and more.
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July 14, 2025 • 40 mins
In a continuation of their wide-reaching discussion on NBA media, Pete and Darius discuss how growing up in the era NBA fandom they did shaped their views of the league, how to discern between rumor and reporting, the nature of how the league is covered by its media partners in 2025, the differences between local and national coverage of the Lakers, what to make of the latest LeBron news cycle, and much more.
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July 11, 2025 • 46 mins
Are the Lakers really gonna wait two years for Giannis’ free agency? Do they need another big, considering how many two-big looks there are around the Western Conference? How can fans better figure out which rumors are true and which aren’t? The guys answer your questions about the trade market, team-building, and more.
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July 9, 2025 • 42 mins
The Lakers closed out the California Classic portion of summer league with a comeback win over the Spurs that featured Dalton Knecht's best game so far and Darius Bazley's continued strong play. Pete and Darius break down what they saw from both players and the team overall, and how they view both players for the rest of the summer and beyond. And then later the guys discuss the joint media availability of DeAndre Ayton and Jake La...
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July 8, 2025 • 38 mins
Who are the defensive trade targets the Lakers should look hardest at? Is it possible to make a deal without including Rui? Are there any remaining options in free agency? Pete and Darius answer these questions and more when they dive into how the Lakers can upgrade their defensive talent overall, especially in the backcourt, while still accomplishing the team's goals of keeping their salary cap sheet relatively clean.
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July 7, 2025 • 41 mins
The Lakers have 14 player under guaranteed contract, leaving one spot open. The guys discuss how the team may be eyeing the buyout market to see what happens with Smart, Beal, and others, how self-imposed restrictions limit their trade market, and more.
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July 3, 2025 • 42 mins
On the heels of signing DeAndre Ayton as their starting center, the Lakers have come to terms with Jaxson Hayes to return to the team as a backup big in their rotation. Pete and Darius discuss Hayes' return, what his role might be, and whether there were other options they would have preferred instead. And then later, the guys discuss the still missing wing defender the Lakers need and they go over three potential solutions and how...
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July 3, 2025 • 47 mins
The Lakers get their starting center as DeAndre Ayton signs a 2-year, $16.6M deal with a player option. The guys react to the news, discuss how it gives more context to DFS’ departure, the team’s much higher ceiling, the inevitable frustrations with Ayton, and more
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July 1, 2025 • 37 mins
Free agency is in full swing and while other teams have been very active, the Lakers have made just one signing in former King and Grizzlies wing Jake LaRavia to a two-year deal, but also have lost Dorian Finney-Smith to the Rockets. Pete and Darius break down the relative inaction from the team, discuss the DeAndre Ayton buyout that seemingly has the team in a holding pattern, what free agents are still out there for the Lakers to...
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June 29, 2025 • 40 mins
The Lakers have more certainty with their own free agents as LeBron James has opted into his contract for next season while Dorian Finney-Smith has opted out of his deal. Pete and Darius discuss both decisions, including what kind of deal they would offer DFS now that he's on the open market, how LeBron's decision impacts the Lakers flexibility heading into free agency, how they interpreted Rich Paul's comments about LeBron's decis...
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June 27, 2025 • 40 mins
Mike Garcia hops on the pod to react to the Lakers moving up to draft the athletic Adou Thiero, one of the draft prospects that Mike had ranked highly on his draft board. Then, Pete & Darius discuss the events of the night, their impressions of Thiero & much more.
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June 26, 2025 • 41 mins
Pete and Darius discuss Wednesday's 1st round of the NBA draft and how the trades and picks made by the Suns and Blazers could impact the Lakers search for a center this offseason. And then later the guys react live to the news that the Lakers have traded for the 45th pick while also discussing several prospects still on the board heading into Thursday's 2nd round.
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June 25, 2025 • 41 mins
Pete and Darius answer listener questions about the Lakers, including changes they'd like to see made by the new ownership group, what schematic changes they'd like to see JJ Redick implement next season, what they think Austin Reaves' ceiling is, what made young Kobe so special, and more.
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June 24, 2025 • 43 mins
The OKC Thunder are the new NBA Champions, but while their parade happens the NBA's transaction cycle is already heating up. Pete and Darius discuss the Thunder's clinching win in Game 7 and how Tyrese Haliburton's devastating injury impacted their view of the game. And then later, the guys dive into the Kevin Durant trade to Houston and how the Daniel Gafford extension in Dallas and the Jrue Holiday trade to Portland might or migh...
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June 20, 2025 • 50 mins
Pete and Darius are joined by Mike Garcia to discuss the NBA Draft, specifically looking at center prospects and whether the Lakers can find someone to fill their need for a big on draft night. And then later, the guys broaden their discussion second round sleeper targets who could be available when the Lakers make their selection at #55 overall.
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June 20, 2025 • 41 mins
The NBA Finals are going to a Game 7 after the Pacers blew out the Thunder in Game 6. Pete and Darius react to the game and how Indy stayed alive. And then later the guys continue to discuss the Lakers sale and debate what changes to expect and on what timeline after the sale goes through.
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