What Moves are the Lakers Willing to Make, and Jeanie Buss' Patience with Rob Pelinka.

Brian remains on vacation, so L.A. Times Lakers beat writer Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) is in the house! We begin by talking about how the Lakers front office feels internally about the roster, as it currently stands. Are LeBron James and Anthony Davis in a position to compete at the highest level and how do they evaluate what assets they're willing to sacrifice to reach another tier? What's the cost/benefit math determining whether it's better to move or keep one or both of their first-round draft picks? The Lakers aren't working with a surplus, so they have to be careful, but overcautiousness could result in paralysis by analysis. How much better does it need to make the team in order to pull the trigger? Could the improvement come with better health from Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent, plus development with youngsters like Max Christie, Dalton Knecht, and Jalen Hood-Schifino?

Plus, the eternal question lingering over the franchise for Lakers fans: How much patience does Jeanie Buss have for Rob Pelinka? She's clearly loyal, but are there limits? 

Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, with guest Dan Woike. 

SEGMENT 1: How do the Lakers feel about the roster as it stands?

SEGMENT 2: How do the Lakers evaluate trades that are worth it?
 

SEGMENT 3: Jeanie's patience with Rob.

 

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