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The Land O'Lakers Podcast by the Kamenetzky Brothers
Kamenetzky Brothers
Andy and Brian Kamenetzky on the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA, pop culture, and anything else coming to mind. The Kamenetzky's have covered the Lakers for over a decade, for ESPN.com, ESPN Radio and the L.A. Times. They are frequent contributors to Lakers coverage on Spectrum Sportsnet, as well as The Athletic.
Andre Drummond loses a toe nail, Marc Gasol loses his starting gig, Kevin Durant loses 50K
The Lakers had a busy week, and lost two of the three games they played. So why do we declare it a success? And what exactly does success look like on the upcoming road trip? We explain. Because while LeBron and Anthony Davis are still out, Andre Drummond is nursing his nail-less big toe and so on, success is a relative term, with a very specific meaning. From there, it's on to Drummond. How hard is it to play without a toenail? How long might he be out? What did we see in the one half he played (last week vs. Milwaukee) that might hint at how he'll fit in? What do the Lakers do now until he returns? And with the Drummond question comes others about Marc Gasol, who made it clear last week he doesn't like being bumped from his starting gig. The assumpton is that he'd be upset - who wants to be benched? - but it's rare to hear an athlete speak as candidly as Gasol did following Friday's win over Sacramento. From there... SPACE JAM! We react to the first full length trailer. And then wrap things up with a dive into the very, very strange feud between Michael Rapaport and Kevin Durant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How Andre Drummond impacts the Lakers, more names for the buyout market, and Harden as MVP?
The Lakers played, and won, two games this weekend, one against a conventionally bad team (Cleveland), and the other against a catastrophically awful group (Orlando). Even shorthanded, they might not seem like much, but it can be argued these were the most important wins of the season. Without LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the lineup, the team is poised to lose a lot of games. They're rarely going to have the best player available in any game, and often won't have any of the top three. So dropping games against low talent squads like the Magic, when better groups await (Milwaukee, Brooklyn, Miami, New York, etc.) would have been a disaster in the standings as the Lakers try to keep themselves out of any play-in scenarios for the postseason. So after noting the significance, we get to the big news of the week - Andre Drummond is a Laker. He's a good player, but just how good is a matter of debate. Are his numbers just empty calories? Finally given a chance to play for something meaningful, will his game prove to be a little more versatile and efficient than he's shown? Will his defensive effort and attention to detail improve? So what can he help the Lakers with now? Before LeBron and AD return? What about after? The rotation does get a lot more crowded... so who sits? And who else might be available for the Lakers, and the last roster spot? If it's Orlando's Otto Porter, L.A. should jump at the chance. Finally... what do you make of the MVP case for James Harden? On the one hand, he's been spectacular in Brooklyn. On the other, he didn't cover himself in glory on the way out of Houston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
LeBron James joins Anthony Davis on the injury list... How can the Lakers hang on?
The news is big, and it ain't good. Saturday against the Hawks, LeBron James suffered a very nasty looking high ankle sprain, and has been declared "out indefinitely" by the Lakers. Whether that means seven, 10, 15 or more games remains to be seen, but with only 29 remaining following Sunday's loss to the Suns in Phoenix, the Lakers don't have much time to get their house in order before the playoffs begin. The margin for error, if it's still there, is shrinking. And just where might they be when those playoffs roll around? The schedule gets harder, and the shorthandedLakers, light on front end talent (if you were told an NBA team's best players were Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell and Dennis Schroder, you'd say "This is not a playoff team.") are unlikely to win much until at least one of their stars return. So could they fall as low as the play-in tournament? It's not as crazy as it might sound. LeBron's injury, by the way, is a bad example for anyone looking to pin a badge of irresponsibility and greed on the NBA for having these guys play a compressed schedule. Maybe other injuries are, but even then the conversation is hardly simple. What can they do to win games, now? It starts with impeccable decision making. Can't afford turnovers. Can't blow easy rotations, defensively. The Lakers could end up the underdog in every game they play - even Orlando - over the next couple weeks, at least. Underdogs can't make mistakes. Finally... Snyder Cut. You in? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How the Lakers keep going without Anthony Davis. (Also, the first "Space Jam" is a bad movie.)
The Lakers announced this week that Anthony Davis is healing, but it'll be at least two more weeks until he's cleared to play. At the least, Davis won't see game action before the end of March, and more likely it'll be a week or two into April. So what does that mean for Davis? For the Lakers? We break it down in the newest edition of the Land O'Lakers podcast. -When does Davis return? How do the Lakers handle that, so injury doesn't recur? And how much time do the Lakers need at full strength to get themselves ready for the playoffs? -Davis is the headliner, but the Lakers are running low on bodies overall. Marc Gasol is still in the COVID protocol, with no sign of being released. Alex Caruso is now in the concussion protocol, and could miss time. Jared Dudley has a ligament tear in his knee. In the long run, those guys should be back on the floor (save perhaps Dudley, who would only play in the event of disaster come playoff time), but how much does their absence add to a potential fatigue problem for the Lakers? -The Lakers are developing a depth problem. Would someone like LaMarcus Aldridge help? More than, say, Andre Drummond or PJ Tucker? -Finally, LeBron revealed this week he originally passed on doing a Space Jam remake because he thought the first one was too good to top. This is a rare moment where James is wildly, wildly wrong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Lakers are halfway home -- On surprises and what's to come with guest Harrison Faigan
He's the big cheese over at Silver Screen and Roll, and one of our favorite people out in the NBA universe. Harrison Faigen of SilverScreenandRoll.com joins the show to review what we've seen to this point in the Lakers season, and preview what's to come. Plus... we dive into some of the more controversial aspects of the All Star Weekend! No shortage of options, there. And that's actually where we start. First, what was the reaction to the game? Clearly, investment from players on the floor was lower than normal. LeBron James projected a strong "I'm just here so I don't get fined" vibe, and didn't even play in the second half. The Elam Ending ended fast. Most of the ancillary competitions were underwhelming. But the big stuff came earlier in the weekend, when Commissioner Adam Silver talked vaccinations, noting the league won't mandate them for players, and the NBA Twitterverse freaked out. LeBron himself wouldn't commit to getting one, saying it's a private family thing (at least for now). Is the angst deserved? We go around the horn talking about big first half takeaways. What stuck out to each of us? Big topics include the success levels of LA's various new parts, especially around Montrezl Harrell and Dennis Schröder, and whether for all the change, the big picture worries around the team look an awful lot like last year's too. After that, we talk about what's next. How can the Lakers bring consistency to the lineup? Who might be available in the buyout market? Would that caliber player likely even help? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dennis Schröder's return, LeBron James, age and the MVP award... plus Kobe Bryant as The Logo?
As the Lakers endured a four-game losing streak, we said on this show the losses, while frustrating, revealed little about the makeup of the team, short of the obvious: When the Lakers don't have Anthony Davis and Dennis Schröder, they're too short on talent to win a lot of games. Particularly on the offensive end. If the losing continues after they return? Now they've got a real problem. This week, though, showed how that may not be an issue. Schröder returned from his stint in the league's health and safety and the team beat Portland and Golden State, two teams that had been playing pretty well. The "why" shows what Schröder brings to the table. From there, we answer a question that seems to be popping up whenever people discuss LeBron James and his performance this season: Should his age be a factor in judging MVP-worthiness? Lakers fans got a look at Damian Jones, who still hasn't missed a shot as a Laker. But all kidding aside, how much might he help, and how much help might be out there for the Lakers to shore up holes in the roster? Finally, we look at one of this week's big stories in the NBA - should the NBA make Kobe Bryant the new logo? The answer is... complicated. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Lakers, tired and shorthanded, are slumping as trade and buyout rumors start flying!
That the Lakers are slumping without Anthony Davis (calf strain) and Dennis Schröder (health and safety protocols) in the lineup isn't exactly a surprise. Most teams would suffer without an all-world guy like Davis, and the type of dynamic scorer that Schröder is, particularly when nobody left on the roster not named LeBron James can serve as that type of offensive catalyst. The Lakers, in short, are having trouble scoring. Why? We mentioned the absences, and then there's the shooting. It remains horrible over the month of February, with the team under 30 percent from beyond the arc. They're just not making shots. One reason might be fatigue. The team, as a group, looks physically and mentally tired. And who can blame them? Honestly, if there was a way for LeBron to sit for 10 days without any real threat to his health, we'd be up for it... and toss out a couple strategies to make it happen. Can the Lakers preserve enough energy to get them to the playoffs and thrive? Finally, we're getting to everyone's favorite part of the season, trades and buyouts and free agency! This week, the Lakers were tied to a couple of Houston Rockets, P.J. Tucker and DeMarcus Cousins. One (Tucker) could be had via trade, the other (Cousins) as a street free agent once the Rockets release him as expected. Which guy makes more sense for the Lakers? Which guy is more gettable? We break it all down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Injuries ruin Lakers vs. Nets, 35,000 points for LeBron and more All Star Game headaches for the NBA
The Lakers and Nets were supposed to have a marquee, earth-shaking tussle on Thursday, but instead had it derailed by player absences. No Anthony Davis, no Kevin Durant, and then in a surprise, no Dennis Schroder, who was a late scratch after being put in the COVID protocols. More information about that will surely emerge in the next few days. But in the meantime, it meant there wasn't much to learn about what a Lakers vs. Nets NBA Finals might look like. One thing is clear, though, the Nets are a whole lot of fun to watch, and in some ways represent the NBA's equivalent of the Cheeseburger Diet. Is that a responsible way to lose weight? No, but if you can pull it off it beats kale! From there, it's onto LeBron James, who scored his 35,000th point on Thursday. It's a remarkable achievement, which we celebrate with a game of Over/Under 35K. How much longer can he keep it up? Is LeBron a shoe-in to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the league's all time leading scorer? Finally, we look at the mess the NBA finds itself in with an All Star Game, now set for March 7th, that nobody wants to play in. Could this cause real damage between the league and its players? How much does the money matter? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Anthony Davis is out... so what happens now? How Dennis Schröder can help save LeBron James.
The Lakers got bad news on Monday, though it certainly could have been worse. Anthony Davis, who re-aggravated his Achilles tendinosis Sunday in Denver, will almost surely miss the nine games remaining for the Lakers before the All Star Break. But an MRI revealed no structural damage to the tendon itself, meaning long term hopes for the season are still, like A.D.'s leg, still intact. But what happens now? The Lakers first have a decision to make about who starts. It's likely Kyle Kuzma, but should it be someone else? How can the Lakers fill the gaps on both sides of the ball created by the absence of Davis? Why is Dennis Schröder arguably the most important player on the team, insofar as stepping up to make sure LeBron James doesn't grind himself into a pulp carrying the team while Davis is out? This moment for Schröder comes at an interesting time, as well, since starting this week he can officially get into contract extension talks with the team. From there, we dissect what matters and what doesn't over these next nine games. Oddly enough, team accomplishments may be a lot less relevant than how individuals perform. We explain why. And oh by the way, all of this happens while the Lakers are deep in a shooting slump that is reaching a point where it's fair to worry if "slump" is actually the right word for it. Just how good were they, anyway, at perimeter shooting? If it doesn't come back to better levels, what damage does it cause the plans for a repeat? Finally, Blake Griffin is essentially done in Detroit. The Pistons and Griffin agreed to have him sit until he's either traded or bought out. It's a bummer of an ending for a guy who has worked incredibly hard to expand his game while his body disintegrates around him. It's not easy to figure out the how, but if they had the chance to bring him in, should the Lakers do it? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Anthony Davis has a sore Achilles tendon. Cause for concern? Plus the Wisdom of Alex Caruso and more
As much as anything can be in this day and age, the 2020-21 season for the Lakers has been pretty smooth sailing. No COVID-19-related cancellations, little by way of injuries, piling up wins, and so on. Now, we seem to be passing through a potentially more challenging stretch. Anthony Davis has been diagnosed with tendonosis of his right Achilles. The Lakers don't seem to be overly concerned, and reports say structurally the Achilles is fine. He's likely to miss Monday's game vs. OKC, and nothing has been said beyond that. So are his injury and his disappointing-for-him play to this point related? It seems hard, given how much his name pops up on those mandatory injury reports the league mandates. Next, we look at the team's odd inability to score effectively n the fourth quarter. Saturday against Detroit, the Lakers went the last four minutes of regulation without a bucket. It's not the first time that has happened. In fact, even while they're currently 6th leaguewide in 4th quarter offensive efficiency, over their last five games the Lakers are 23rd. They've looked too often like the team that stood around so LeBron might bail them out. What accounts for the drop off? Finally we look at a pair of comments from Alex Caruso. First, he said the Lakers need to avoid getting bored in games, which set off a couple alarm bells for sure. But does Caruso mean the Lakers are complacent? Or are they just not above human nature, which generally tells people they can let up a little after building a big lead. And it's Starts, they're Just Like Us," LeBron James edition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Lakers thump Denver, LeBron Thumps the Proposed 2021 All Star Game, Dudley Thumps George, and more...
For one half on Thursday, the Lakers looked vulnerable. The visiting Denver Nuggets made Anthony Davis uncomfortable. They crashed the offensive glass and built a 12-point lead at the half. Then in the third quarter, the Lakers hit a gear on defense the Nuggets couldn't overcome. That spilled into the fourth quarter, too, and in the end LA walked away with a 21-point win. That's a 33-point swing. And it happened in a way that had to be really discouraging to the rest of the league. Not just because the Lakers cranked it up and throttled a good Western Conference team, but the how. Anthony Davis? Good, but not special. LeBron? Doing his thing, but nothing terribly out of the ordinary. It's not that they can't be beaten, but doing it four times in a seven game series will be a tall order for anyone. Some of Thursday's conversational highlights: -The comfort level of Kyle Kuzma, who is playing with a level of freedom we haven't seen in a while. How much is related to the security of h…
Do the Lakers have a new rotation? And what's in that tuna salad, anyway?
The Lakers have played some impactful games on the road trip, but none going forward might be more impactful than Saturday's win over Boston, not because of the final score (though the Lakers were happy to break a two game losing streak) but rather who Frank Vogel had on the floor during those 48 minutes. That's where we start (4:45) in the latest edition of the Land O'Lakers podcast. Who was in, who was out, and what does it mean going forward? Does THT really squeeze Wes Matthews out of the rotation? Has Kyle Kuzma helped make Markieff Morris unnecessary? Or are these guys just not playing well enough to deserve time over Horton-Tucker, even if he's only 20? Something to watch for sure. 12:30 - How much leeway does THT get going forward? He brings a skill set the team definitely needs. 15:45 - Alex Caruso has clearly established himself as a guy who will play in virtually every closing lineup. In Boston, when Montrezl Harrell was having a good game and Vogel kept him on the floor…
The State of the Lakers, and the First Anniversary of Kobe's Death ... Guest, Kyle Goon
This week the Lakers will pass the quarter pole on the 2020-21 season, and things on the court are going well. The Lakers start the week 13-4, and on most nights find their biggest flaw to be a tendency to let teams eat into large leads they've built up, rather than continuing to roll that opponent out of the building. Of course, that means they have to build that lead to begin with, no easy feat in the NBA. First world problems, for sure. That the Lakers are good isn't surprising. That they're this good, despite clearly not putting forth 100 percent effort as a team? That's the first question we ask Kyle Goon, who covers the team for The Southern California News Group. Why have things clicked so quickly? Is it simply a matter of upgrading talent? We break down why the Lakers starting lineup, dominant last year, has been even more so this season. There is still some conversation around the starting lineup, and whether Dennis Schroder should be in it (especially as he suffers through…
The Lakers Lose on MLK Day with Eastern Conference Contenders Looming
So.... that happened. The Lakers got off to a great start on MLK Day at home against Golden State, but ultimately blew a 16 point halftime lead, then an 11 point margin after three quarters, ultimately losing 115-113 to the Golden State Warriors. What happened? How a bad alchemy of bad offense led to easier opportunities for the Warriors... or was it bad defense letting the Warriors score too much and then set their defense? It was also a little different, not just because the Lakers lost, but because the rotation was different. Very little Markieff Morris, and no Talen Horton-Tucker. Is this a sign of things to come? From there, we turn to the road trip. Last season, the Lakers made a point of never losing two straight. And ultimately, they were very successful at limiting consecutive losses. So the big question isn't necessarily what they did against Golden State, it's how they respond. Especially since a game in Milwaukee, thanks to COVID-19, will have a much more neutral-court f…
BREAKING NEWS POD! Harden to Brooklyn, Kyrie takes personal time, COVID hits the NBA hard... Guest, Jared Weiss
Wednesday morning, we thought we'd hit two of the bigger stories of the NBA this week with guest, Jared Weiss of The Athletic. First, his great feature this week on how COVID-19 has hit the NBA hard, forcing cancellations and changes in the league's virus protocols. Are they giving enough attention to the possibilities of on-court transmission between players? And while we had him, we figured we'd talk a little Kyrie Irving, currently on what is being described as personal leave with the Nets. Weiss, after all, covered Irving in Boston Then... James Harden was shipped from Houston to Brooklyn. So change of plans! We break down the trade, asking all the important questions: -What was your initial reaction when the news dropped? -Can Brooklyn integrate three gigantic talents who are also three potentially challenging personalities? What about playing style? Can Harden change his game enough to fit in alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie? -Is Kyrie coming back anytime soon? Does the trad…
Early Season Surprises for the Lakers, and Curiosities Looking Ahead
The Lakers picked up another win Sunday in Houston, dominating the Rockets on both sides of the ball to run their record to 11-3. After a quick breakdown - including some speculation on the future of James Harden - we look at some early season surprises for the Lakers, 11 games in. For starters, there's the emergence of a mid-range game with Montrezl Harrell, something that definitely wasn't a thing last season with the Clippers. Is it real? Trezz says so, but he might be biased. Then there's the emergence of Talen Horton-Tucker as a legit NBA rotation player. Yes, it was hinted at in the Orlando bubble and during the preseason, but you never know how things will go once real games start and a young player ends up on another team's scouting reports. Early returns appear strong, and that's a great boost for the Lakers. From there, we look at questions and curiosities. What trends are most interesting, from the size of Frank Vogel's rotation to the sustainability of the outside shootin…
How Jeanie Buss Made History... Guest, New York Times features reporter Katie Rosman
When the Lakers won their 17th championship this fall, it was history on a few levels. One piece that may not have received enough attention? Jeanie Buss became the first woman to lead a team to a title in American team sports as an owner. We spoke with Katie Rosman, features reporter at the New York Times, who authored an excellent story about Buss earlier this week. We covered a great deal of ground, including questions about... -What drew her to the story, and why, particularly as a reporter working outside of sports for readers who are also not necessarily steeped in the spots world, this story matters. -What has made Buss successful, after a difficult transition following the death of her father? What motivates her? -What qualities does she exhibit that run counter to expectations? -How would things like posing for Playboy or dating the coach be perceived today? -Rosman profiled Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder, who is widely reviled as an owner, running an organ…
The Lakers are Evolving and Winning at the Same Time... Guest, @Tim_NBA (Cranjis McBasketball)
The Lakers are still a work in progress, but they're a winning work in progress, kicking off the week with five wins in seven tries and the best point differential in the Western Conference. So what's working and what isn't? How are the new guys fitting in? To break it down, we welcome @Tim_NBA - known in NBA Twitter circles as Cranjis McBasketball - to the show. Tim runs the outstanding bball-index.com, and hosts the equally excellent Lakers Exceptionalism podcast on Twitch. He deconstructs the data, along with the x's and o's, around what the Lakers have been up to in the early going. Some of the big questions we ask... -How have the new guys fit in? What works for Montrezl Harrell and Dennis Schroeder particularly on both ends of the floor? Any reason to believe they won't be significant contributors throughout the season? That they might be vulnerable in the playoffs? -What are the Lakers doing differently on the defensive side of the ball? How has new personnel changed the way…
The Lakers Look Strong... What Trends Will Hold and What Might Change?
After pasting a Karl Anthony Towns-less Minnesota Timberwolves squad Sunday night, the Lakers are 2-1 through three and aside from the first quarter against the Clippers in the opener, have looked pretty good or better. So what accounts for the solid beginning? For starters, the Lakers simply have more talent on hand than last year, and can attack opposing teams in more ways. Frank Vogel says they're a work in progress for another month or so, and that from the perspective of the coaching staff, in many ways they're still in a preseason mode. That's an encouraging sign, all things told, because so far, so good. But within the early sample size theater, there are a few numbers that stick out. We play "Trend or Mirage?" with three of them, asking whether current trends will hold... 1) LeBron is averaging just over 28 minutes a game... 2) Montrezl Harrell and Dennis Schroder are averaging 22 shots a game, combined. 3) The Lakers are shooting nearly 40% from 3-point range. From there…
The Lakers Get Their Rings... Then Get Dropped By the Clippers - Opening Night Reaction
So apparently, the Lakers know a winning formula when they see it. Losing to the Clippers in the opener worked out last season, so Tuesday night, as the NBA kicked off the 2020-21 season, they tried it again. The LAC beat the Lakers 116-109. But before that, we got another example of just how good the Lakers are at stagecraft, as they turned what could have been a sad and underwhelming ring ceremony, staged in an empty arena with rigid social distancing guidelines, into something really fantastic. First, they had frontline health workers from UCLA Health "present" rings to team staff. Then for Frank Vogel, Rob Pelinka and the players, their families delivered messages of congratulations and love. It was awesome, and clearly moving for the players. And by the way, it's another thing that helps attract players to the franchise. It leads to a conversation about what "Lakers Exceptionalism" actually is -- a form of extreme competence that allows the team to win. That's how it was when Dr…
An Extension for Kuzma, Preseason Reaction and INCREDIBLY HARD MOVIE CHOICES... Guest, Kelvin Washington
Only days before the start of the regular season, the Lakers remain busy. Joining us to talk about it, and later tackle a painfully difficult question that's only about choosing what movies you get to watch for the rest of your natural life, is our friend Kelvin Washington from Spectrum News One. We start with Sunday's big news - the Lakers and Kyle Kuzma agreed to a three year contract extension, after the prospects for that sort of thing seemed pretty low. It's a fantastic bit of work for both sides. Kuzma gets a solid amount of money that might be a bit of an underpay should he have a big season... but also hedges against a year where he can't find a consistent role that lets him shine as a scorer. The Lakers lock up a potentially useful piece that could be very hard to replace if he blows up this year. And at the same time, he becomes a lot easier to trade, should the Lakers go that route. Solid work again from Rob Pelinka and the front office. Then, we react to the preseason. An…
Head to Head - Comparing the Lakers and Clippers... Guest, Jesse Kass
Two preseason romps for the Lakers over the Clippers notwithstanding, the 2020-21 NBA season, at least the Western Conference portion of it, stands very much to be about the two Los Angeles teams. Last year, the Clippers entered the season as the consensus favorite. This year, it's the Lakers. So what will happen? To preview these Western Conference powerhouses, we're joined by Jesse Kass, who hosts the Bleav In Clippers pod on the network. After talking about what went wrong for the LAC a year ago, we ask five questions looking forward for this season: Can motivation from last year's collapse, and a dose of Ty Lue, cure what ailed the Clippers last year? The Clippers biggest strength against the Lakers will be what? What about their biggest weakness vs. the Lakers? While last year the Lakers kept the pedal down all year, this season they'll have to be far more careful preserving LeBron, Anthony Davis and other vets. What lessons can they learn from last year's lack of on-floor co…
Three Players to Watch as the Lakers Start a New Season... Guest, Trevor Lane
The Lakers have started training camp with a lot of sameness, in the sense that their big stars are back (and will be in L.A. for a while going forward, based on this week's news), as are key names in the supporting cast. On the other hand... G.M. Rob Pelinka wasn't shy about mixing things up. So how concerned should the Lakers be about chemistry, given how critical it was for their success last year? It's just one topic of conversation with guest Trevor Lane, senior writer at LakersNation.com, and host of the Lakers Nation podcast. From there, we each pick a player we're particularly interested in this season, and break that guy down. Trevor takes Kyle Kuzma. Last year, he set very goals for himself, and in the most obvious ways (scoring, shooting) didn't get anywhere close to meeting them. On the other hand, Kuz improved his defense, paid more attention to playmaking, and did what was asked of him without complaint. But now, entering a season where he's looking for a contract and f…
LeBron Signs an Extension and Misfit Stars Change Cities: Guest, Seerat Sohi
In this crossover episode of the Land O'Lakers Podcast and the Late Night Happy Hour with the Kamenetzky Brothers, Seerat Sohi of Yahoo! Sports joins the show. We start on LeBron James and the surprising news Wednesday of his two-year extension with the Lakers, one that barring the unusual will keep him in L.A. through the 2023 NBA season. Why did he decide to break career norms and make a longer term commitment? What does it mean for the Lakers? For LeBron himself? From there, we turn to the other massive news Wednesday brought -- Houston and Washington swapping problematic contracts as John Wall goes to the Rockets, with Russell Westbrook headed east to the Wizards. How exactly do these parts fit together? Is Wall a better match with James Harden than Westbrook was? What Wall is Houston even getting, here? It's basically been two years since he played. What about Russ with Bradley Beal? Is that combo any better? Does the move entice either incumbent star to stay with his current te…
Where the Lakers Stand in the Western Conference: Guest, Nekias Duncan
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a title, but have been incredibly aggressive this offseason re-shaping the team. So after adding Dennis Schröder, Montrezl Harrell, Marc Gasol and Wes Matthews, where do they stand compared to the competition? To ask that question, and a lot of others, we bring in Nekias Duncan (@NekiasNBA), writer and podcaster at BasketballNews.com and one of the best young writers working. He breaks down the impact L.A.'s newest additions will have, and how they'll change the way the Lakers operate in a pandemic-squeezed 2020-21 season where LeBron James and Anthony Davis haven't had much rest. And what about Davis? After a Finals MVP performance, is this the season he breaks through with an MVP award? And if not the award itself, the type of play that launches him permanently into that small sliver of ultra-elite NBA players, headlined by Giannis and LeBron (if he's not already there)? And of course, no conversation about the Lakers would be complete withou…
How the Lakers Managed to Make a Championship Team Better In a Week
The 2020-21 Los Angeles Lakers aren't quite a Completed Thing On Paper yet, but are awfully close after a big trade last week and a weekend of acquisitions in free agency. GM Rob Pelinka said the Lakers wouldn't rest on their laurels, and certainly held true to his word, taking a very aggressive role in the market. In are Montrezl Harrell, Wes Matthews and Marc Gasol This, of course, on top of acquiring Dennis Schroder from Oklahoma City in a trade. Out? Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee And Danny Green, sent to OKC (and then quickly to Philadelphia!) in the Schroder deal. Meanwhile the Lakers held on to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and are still hoping Markieff Morris returns, as well. So are they a better team now than they were in Orlando, when they won a title? It sure seems so. We explain why. What challenges do they face this year that are different than a season ago? How do the new pieces help? What potential problems could arise? We go through each of the new guys,…
The Lakers in Free Agency Limbo, Klay Gets Hurt, and the Worst Sign and Trade Ever
The NBA Draft has come and gone, and the Kamenetzky Brothers celebrate with a crossover episode of the Late Night Happy Hour and the Land O'Lakers Podcast. What were the big surprises of Draft night? Unfortunately, the biggest story didn't involve a trade or a potential free agent signing, but an injury. Golden State guard Klay Thompson was injured playing pickup ball in L.A. (this, people should know, is a totally normal activity for NBA players in the offseason) and there are fears the damage could be significant. What happens to the Western Conference if Thompson misses significant time, or even a second straight season? It's good for the Lakers, but horrible for the NBA. Which, ultimately, is bad for the Lakers, too. What about the trades on Wednesday? Philadelphia got better, as did Dallas. The Clippers swapped shooters. Did anyone pull closer to the Lakers at the top of the heap? Milwaukee has tried... but now a big sign-and-trade for Sacramento's Bogdan Bogdanovic has fallen…
What does the Dennis Schroder Trade Mean for the Lakers?
Technically speaking, the deal can't be done until after Wednesday's NBA Draft, but the Lakers are wasting no time looking to improve last year's title winning squad. Reports indicate they'll trade Danny Green and the 28th pick to Oklahoma City for point guard Dennis Schroder. It's a significant deal with significant implications... and we cover them all here. What do the Lakers gain in the exchange? What do they lose? Does the trade mean Rajon Rondo is gone? (Not necessarily.) What about Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope? The Lakers give up wing defense, without question. Where could they go to replace it in a relatively thin free agent market? Do the problems (theoretically) addressed Schroder's presence outweigh those caused by moving Green? Grading this thing out, there are reasons to be optimistic, and reasons to worry. Which side do we fall on? Finally, we tease what could be a CRAZY week in Houston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac…
Where the Lakers Stand Ahead of the Draft and Free Agency, with Eric Pincus
With the NBA and the Player's Association (more or less) in agreement on a framework for the 2020-21 season, the Lakers are about to kick off a very fast, likely very nutty "offseason," starting with the Draft in about 10 days, and moving through free agency before camp kicks off in a few weeks. To make sense of where things stand, we bring in Eric Pincus (@EricPincus), writer at Bleacher Report, host of the Hollywood Hoops podcast, and (critically for our purposes) noted capologist. The guy knows how the money works in the NBA, and sets the stage for where things stand with the Lakers. How much free agent money will they have, based on the salary cap and luxury tax? Which exceptions, at how many dollars? What does it mean if Kentavious Caldwell-Pope wants to stay, but the Lakers have to pay him significantly more than they did last season? What about the rest of the potential free agents? What would signing guys mean for the cap space Rob Pelinka says he wants to preserve for the 20…
On LeBron and Obama, Danny Green's Season, and Buying Fish's House
It's an election edition of the Land O'Lakers podcast! With angst at an all time high in America, we give everyone a little of what they want. For the politics fans, we start on a few timely stories. On a day where attendees at a Trump rally chanted "LeBron James sucks!" much to the president's approval, we ask if sports and politics will ever be disentangled again (which assumes, of course, they ever were). What did people miss about the player protests in the bubble? And what do we make of all the new, detailed, and often excellent reporting on the political contributions of owners in American team sports, including the NBA? For fans of Lakers analysis, we introduce a new offseason segment called "Let's Talk About a Laker." Today, it's Danny Green, and we ask the question "Did Danny Green have a good year?" The answer is a little more complicated than it might seem, actually. Especially when considering next season. Anyone in the real estate market? You can buy Derek Fisher's form…
Will the Lakers Be Giving Load Management for Christmas?
Monday, we noted the NBA's proposed re-start date of Dec. 22, and what that mean for LeBron and the Lakers. This week, we've learned James, no surprise, would rather start the season on MLK Day. He's got company, too. But given the revenue at stake—are rank-and-file guys going to give up real income so LBJ, Anthony Davis and the Laker can get more rest? Worth wondering, for sure. So assuming things do start around the NBA's proposed timeline, how will the Lakers respond? Last season, there was no load management, nor any concessions to the regular season. The Laker kept their foot on the gas throughout. But this year? With a truncated offseason both of those guys will likely need protection, meaning load management (or some euphemism for it) feels likely. It would make the supporting cast that much more important... so we ask, if you could only bring back one of the two, is it Markieff Morris or Dwight Howard? Does Rajon Rondo go? And if so, who might replace him. If two rotation…
Does a Christmas Start Help or Hurt the Lakers and LeBron?
The NBA reportedly has a tentative plan for the 2020-21 season... and it includes a little bit of 2020, which wasn't exactly guaranteed. 72 games, starting December 22nd, and wrapping up by the 4th of July of all goes well. What's interesting about this? Well, for starters, it means the league isn't counting on fans to be in arenas, given the uncertainty around rising COVID-19 cases in the US, and the impending winter which many health experts worry could be very, very bad. It means the Toronto Raptors won't likely be playing in Toronto... basically because Canada won't let the other 29 franchises into their country. Sorry, Canada. That's our bad. But for Lakers fans, the most important questions surround LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and any ways a truncated offseason impacts them and who might be their running mates next year. Should the Lakers go for continuity to the greatest extent possible? Improve the team in and hope a new group develops quick chemistry? Worked this year, for…
A (Very Early) Look at Big Decisions for the Lakers
It's been about a week since the Lakers won it all, bringing home a 17th title in franchise history from the Orlando bubble. And now, because the past is the past, it's time to start thinking about the future! And to that end, there's been some news. Anthony Davis (as expected) reportedly plans to opt out of the final year of his contract, then (as expected) re-sign with the Lakers. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Rajon Rondo are also reportedly to opt out of their final years, but does that mean both are gone? The answers to these questions, and more, fall under the umbrella of more meta, overarching questions the Lakers have to answer: How much energy should be devoted to running it back in as close to the same form as last season? How much of a priority should 2021 space have (i.e. for the Summer of Giannis)? How big is the gap between the Lakers and the rest of the conference right now? The answers to those questions could largely dictate team strategy. So we give them a go. Fr…
Behind LeBron James, the Lakers Win Championship #17
After a disappointing Game 5, the Lakers returned to form Sunday and rolled Miami 106-93 - the score not at all indicative of L.A.'s total dominance - in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to win the series 4-2 and secure the franchise's first title in 10 years, and 17th overall. It was a dominating defensive show where the Lakers put the clamps on the Heat early and never let up. Andy and Brian look back on a season and playoff run that might feel inevitable now, given how much better the Lakers were than the competition in Orlando, but was hardly so. What changes now about the relationship between LeBron and Lakers fans? How much credit goes to Frank Vogel? How much room to grow does Anthony Davis have, and what does it mean for this team's title window? On why this team was more likable outside Los Angeles than arguably any Lakers team in history, and more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Lakers Drop Game 3 of the NBA Finals
The Lakers had a chance Sunday to put a true hammer lock on the NBA Finals in Game 3, and whiffed. As it was in Game 2, L.A. was sloppy early, turning the ball over 10 times in the first quarter. But unlike Game 2, the Lakers couldn't find any consistent rhythm. They still had opportunities to win, even leading during the fourth quarter, but when it came time to execute, the Lakers were outclassed. Particularly by Butler, who had a genuinely historic game, matched in history only by LeBron and Jerry West. So how worried should the Lakers be? (They're not, fwiw.) How worried should Lakers fans be? (Not very, fwiw.) Andy and Brian break it all down, before wrapping with a peek at the "No Ring for Kuz" petition. Game 4 is Tuesday! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Lakers Roll Miami in Game 1 of the NBA Finals
On the one hand, it was a great night for the Lakers, who overcame a bad first five minutes and what became a 13-point deficit before totally steamrolling the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Anthony Davis was fantastic in his first Finals game, and LeBron James was huge as well, finishing one dime shy of a triple-double. On the other, it was a bad night for basketball, because Miami saw all three of its stars get hurt. Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo took the worst of it, but Jimmy Butler rolled an ankle in pretty extreme fashion, too. If any of the three is limited/out - and Dragic has a plantar fascia tear - Miami's chances at the upset may just disappear. Additionally, Andy and Brian break down Game 1, look at LeBron's legacy, ask who the team's best player is, talk about lineups, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers are Back in the NBA Finals
The Lakers have been impressive in the bubble, eliminating Portland, Houston, and Denver, each in five games. Miami swept Indiana, rolled through top-seeded Milwaukee in five and eliminated a strong Celtics squad in six. In short, the Lakers and Heat have been the two best teams in the Orlando bubble, by a pretty fair margin. Andy and Brian take a look at what's coming, but first start with how the Lakers got here. "Team of Destiny" is an overworked cliche, but could it truly apply to this Lakers team, given all it has been through? Has the supporting cast shown it is stable enough to win one more series? How about the D? What does this year and the success of the Davis/James partnership mean for the Lakers, not just regarding a title opportunity now, but over the next few seasons? Looking at the series, when it comes to the lineup, once again focus will be on the centers. Who should Frank Vogel start? Who might take the results more personally, Pat Riley or LeBron? And finally, w…
Anthony Davis Wins Game 2 for the Lakers
The Lakers needed literally every second of Sunday's Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference FInals to pull out the win, but they did thanks to buzzer-beating heroics from Anthony Davis. But his triple over the outstretched arm of Nikola Jokic didn't just represent a win, it was indicative of his ascendance is a postseason star. It's something more impressive given how he sought the pressure that would come with these moments wearing a Lakers jersey. After the shot, Davis looked at the bench and yelled, "Kobe," showing just how important the late Lakers icon has been for this team. What could have been a burden — playing to honor his memory — has instead been an inspiration. No easy feat. We talk about all that and more, including some Dwight Howard energy that is impossible not to watch while he's on the floor, the shorter-than-you-might-think history of buzzer beaters in the playoffs for the Lakers, and share some quick Andrew Bynum memories. See Privacy P…
Lakers vs. Nuggets -- Previewing the Western Conference Finals with Adam Mares
The Lakers are in the Western Conference Finals. No real surprise, there. Their opponent, though, is. Not the Clippers, as expected, but the Denver Nuggets, who polished off an epic set of comebacks within comebacks nested in other comebacks to beat the LAC 4-3 in a bonkers Western Conference Semifinals. So what does this matchup bring? We're joined by Adam Mares of DNVR Sports (theDNVR.com) to break it down. What got the Nuggets to this point? How will those things play against the Lakers? How will the Nuggets defend LeBron and Anthony Davis? Where will Denver look to attack? Can Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray keep up their incredible 3-point shooting? Why Michael Porter Jr. is an x-factor, and Denver coach Mike Malone might be the other. Plus, it wouldn't be a preview without predictions. We make 'em. Who wins? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Lakers are in the Western Conference Finals
It's been 10 years, but the Lakers are finally returning to the Western Conference Finals, having dispatched the Houston Rockets four games to one in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Andy and Brian break it down. How much of L.A.'s dominance of that series the Lakers? How much different would Denver or the Clippers be? Other big topics of conversation include: The lineup. After making a switch in the Rockets series, does Frank Vogel go back to starting JaVale McGee over Markieff Morris? Depth, as in the Lakers showed some, with reserves from Morris to Alex Caruo to JaVale McGee playing well. Is something truly off about the Clippers? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Lakers Win Game 2, Tie Houston at 1-1
The Lakers didn't have to win Game 2... but probably best to not to find out what it would mean to go down 0-2. They came out hot in the first quarter, playing great defense and pushing pace to build a big lead. Houston erased all of it with a third quarter blitz, but in the fourth L.A. tightened up the defense and gave the Lakers a decent bit of breathing room over the final few minutes of the fourth. It was fascinating game, and we break it down, including: The most impactful game Rajon Rondo has played with the Lakers... by a lot. Going small, but not totally by design. The Lakers flipping the points-off-turnover battle, and why they need to be moving with pace and urgency all the time, even if it's not in the fast break. Why L.A.'s defense should be the thing that ultimately separates them in the series. REMINDER! Tuesday 9.8.20 marks the return of the Late Night Happy Hour! 10 pm PT on our Periscope/Twitter feeds, as well as Facebook and YouTube. See Privacy Policy at http…
The Lakers Lose Game 1 to the Rockets -- Guest Anthony Irwin
The Lakers got off to a bad start in their matchup with the Houston Rockets in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, losing 112-97 Friday in Orlando. It was a sloppy game for L.A., with the Lakers turning the ball over 15 times leading to 27 points for the Rockets. The Lakers didn't shoot well from the perimeter, and didn't get to the free throw line much, either. Offensively, it was a truly poor showing. Houston, meanwhile, used 36 from James Harden to drive the upset. Joining the show to break it all down is Anthony Irwin (@AnthonyIrwinLA), host of the "Locked on Lakers" podcast. Among the discussion points: The return of Rajon Rondo. Did Frank Vogel play him too much? LA's defense vs. Houston's guards. LeBron said they were fine... is he right? Game 2 adjustments. Where do the Lakers go from here? Was Mike D'Antoni really responsible for Kobe Bryant's torn Achilles tendon? Thanks to Anthony for joining the show... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…
Lakers vs. Rockets: A Series Preview with Kelly Iko
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the second round of the playoffs for the first time in a long time, facing the star power of James Harden, Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets. It's a matchup a lot of people wanted to see... so how will it play out? Kelly Iko, who covers the Rockets for The Athletic and co-hosts the Rockets pod Brodie and the Beard joins the show to break it all down. He explains why the small-ball Rockets are actually built to play against big teams like L.A., how they might attack Anthony Davis and LeBron James, and how Houston transformed itself into a good defensive team (not exactly in line with the reputation of head coach Mike D'Antoni). Who are the wild cards? How many games will the series go? Great insight, great prep for what should be a fun series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Spoon Foods and Player Strikes: Life Inside the NBA Bubble, with Kyle Goon
The Lakers have advanced to the second round of the NBA Playoffs and are still waiting to see if they'll play the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Houston Rockets. It might take a day or two, which gives us time to catch up with Kyle Goon of the Southern California News Group. For 50 days, Goon has been inside the NBA bubble, and in a candid conversation describes what life is like, not just for players but for the media covering them. Spoiler alert, it's not easy for any of them. We talk about everything from where they eat and when to how work gets done and what can be done for recreation. How did the realities of the bubble influence the week's events, when players walked out on playoff games in protest of racial injustice and police misconduct? What happens when friends and family arrive? Be sure to follow Kyle's work on Twitter and Instagram, at @kylegoon. The insights are great, whether breaking down the Lakers, or the experience. From there, we talk about the death of actor Chad…
NBA Players Boycott Inside the Bubble - With Aaron Larsuel
Wednesday was supposed to be the day the Lakers finished off the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 5 of their first round series. Instead, it might be the day NBA players decided they were finished with the postseason altogether. NBA players, starting with the Milwaukee Bucks, chose not to play Wednesday, in protest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Where the league and its players go from here is unknown, but two teams -- including the Lakers led by LeBron James -- voted Wednesday not to resume play We talk about the boycott and the conditions that created it with Aaron Larsuel, host of The Official Lakers Podcast. Great, honest insight for an important conversation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James Destroy the Portland in Game 4
Would Monday's Game 4 be the game the Lakers get superstar performances throughout from LeBron James and Anthony Davis? Would this be the game the Lakers came out and stole all hope away from a tired and lesser team? Yes* and yes. Anthony Davis was dominant from the jump, especially defensively. LeBron James was again in Playoff LeBron form, and the Lakers finished the first quarter with an 18 point lead. At halftime, they were up 29. Great shooting, great star performances, great defense, and (small sample size noted) they appear to be building on the great second half in Game 3. As the hoops universe celebrated Kobe Bryant, it was a fitting tribute. Other topics: -JR vs. Dion. Again. -Playing with what Rob Pelinka calls "thrust." -George Hill and LeBron on social justice and police violence after the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. JR vs. Dion... again. *The stars were dominant, but technically didn't go a full 48. Davis left with back spasms (he's fine) and LeBron res…
LeBron James and Anthony Davis Bring Home Game 3 for the Lakers
The Lakers were sluggish early, but LeBron James carried them to halftime, and then combined with Anthony Davis to pull away from the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 3 of their first round NBA Playoffs series in the Orlando Bubble. James and Davis both put up big stat lines, but the Lakers also received significant contributions from Alex Caruso, who played arguably his best game as a Laker, and (in the second half, at least) Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Andy and Brian break it all down, asking if the Lakers finally looked like a championship caliber team. What does it mean that Caruso played like a traditional point guard? That LeBron started scoring? And this week, how will remembrances of Kobe Bryant impact them? A Land O'Lakers Live episode recorded after Game 3 Saturday night. Thanks to Delicious Pizza for the sponsorship, and Delicious Vinyl for the music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in…
Anthony Davis Romps in Game 2, Lakers Win 111-88
After dropping Game 1 to Portland in the bubble Tuesday night, in one of the worst offensive performances of the season, the Lakers got off to a quick start Thursday in Game 2, eventually cruising to a 111-88 win over the Trail Blazers. Series tied, 1-1. Anthony Davis led the way, answering (for one night at least) a ton of questions about his readiness to be a playoff hero. Andy and Brian break down what was different about A.D. specifically, and the Lakers more generally. From there... Does it matter that LeBron is struggling to finish at the rim? Where can Frank Vogel turn for lineup changes if they're needed? And might the continuing offensive struggles of Danny Green - 5 of 18 from the floor after two games, extending some bad bubble mojo - be one of the things to force his hand? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Portland 100, Lakers 93 — L.A. Drops Game 1
It took a long time for the Lakers to return to the postseason, and for the first few minutes of Game 1 Tuesday, they still hadn't, falling behind big to the TrailBlazers before coming back… at least temporarily. In the end, the Lakers fell down 1-0 to Portland in their first round matchup, injecting a … (https://kambrothers.blubrry.net/2020/08/19/portland-100-lakers-93-la-drops-game-1/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lakers vs. TrailBlazers: NBA Playoffs Preview with Peter Sampson
The Lakers are back in the NBA Playoffs, for the first time in nearly a decade, and as a top seed in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, they draw an unusually difficult opponent in the Portland TrailBlazers. Damian Lillard is red hot, and the Blazers are a better team than the one that struggled throughout the … (https://kambrothers.blubrry.net/2020/08/17/lakers-vs-trailblazers-nba-playoffs-preview-with-peter-sampson/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma and Big Lessons from the Bubble Games with Mo Dakhil
Mo Dakhil of Bleacher Report and The Athletic joins! The Lakers have finished their eight tune up games before the playoffs start on Tuesday. Does it matter they only won three of them? Does it matter that LeBron wasn't all that great? What about Kyle Kuzma, one of the team's few bubble bright spots? As … (https://kambrothers.blubrry.net/2020/08/14/lebron-james-kyle-kuzma-and-big-lessons-from-the-bubble-games-with-mo-dakhil/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Will the Lakers Offense Ever Leave Quarantine?
The Kamenetzky Brothers are back with the Land O'Lakers Podcast! Unfortuantely, the same can't be said for the Lakers' offense, which hasn't really returned from the NBA's hiatus. LeBron James has been… meh? Anthony Davis has played two great games and four pretty ordinary (or worse). What can be done to fix it, and what … (https://kambrothers.blubrry.net/2020/08/10/will-the-lakers-offense-ever-leave-quarantine/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Land O'Lakers Is Back!!! A Trailer…
The Land O'Lakers Podcast is back. New episodes every Monday, at least. Talking Lakers, NBA, the bubble playoffs, and much, much more. Plus, we're adding video! So you can answer that question, "What do Andy and Brian look like when they podcast?" All the insight, all the fun guests, all the love for Slava Medvedenko … (https://kambrothers.blubrry.net/2020/08/09/land-olakers-is-back-a-trailer/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Lakers Make Their Play in Free Agency. How Did They Do?
The Lakers took a big swing on Kawhi Leonard. They missed. And in a matter of hours, they'd filled out most of the roster. So was it a success? We highlight the good and the less good, and give our overall grades to Rob Pelinka and the rest of the front office. From there, it's … (https://kambrothers.blubrry.net/2019/07/12/the-lakers-make-their-play-in-free-agency-how-did-they-do/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ty Lue is Out… Who is Going to be In? With Pete Zayas (@LakerFilmRoom)
Well, Wednesday was busy! The Lakers fought of what seemed like the smart, safe, inevitable hiring of Ty Lue as their next head coach. Instead, they've plunged themselves deep back into the abyss of bad process, bad press, and bad optics heading into arguably the most consequential free agent summer in team history. So what … (https://kambrothers.blubrry.net/2019/05/10/ty-lue-is-out-who-is-going-to-be-in-with-pete-zayas-lakerfilmroom/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who Should Be the Next Coach of the Lakers?
The Lakers need a new coach, and have sent the gang out to interview. That includes expected players like GM Rob Pelinka and owner Jeanie Buss, but also more eyebrow-raising folks like the Rambi, Kurt and Linda. What should we make of the current Lakers braintrust? And what should we think of the three primary … (https://kambrothers.blubrry.net/2019/05/03/who-should-be-the-next-coach-of-the-lakers/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Lakers After the Trade Deadline… What Now?
We all kind of knew how this movie would end, but getting there was nonetheless pretty interesting. The Lakers went through the trade deadline unable to pry Anthony Davis away from the Pelicans (because, in large part, the Pelicans had zero incentive to make a deal now). Still, it was a messy, public process in … (https://kambrothers.blubrry.net/2019/02/10/the-lakers-after-the-trade-deadline-what-now/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kuzmania II: The Return of Kuzmania, Trevor Ariza Returns? And Who Hosts the Oscars?
What a week! The Lakers are on a roll, pushing their record to 17-10 and drifting closer to the top of the Western Conference. Why? Because (among other things) LeBron James is still great, but also because the defense has become a top 10 group, and Kyle Kuzma is playing well on both ends (including … (https://kambrothers.blubrry.net/2018/12/12/kuzmania-ii-the-return-of-kuzmania-trevor-ariza-returns-and-who-hosts-the-oscars/) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


I'm new here, but have been using winscp for about 6 months now. Its nice feeling secure... even if I am still ignorant of so many other thousand issues that aren't.
My question today is, I noticed in ZoneAlarm, when I connected to my site, ZA showed a 2nd firewall/application entry showing the destination DNS as ckers.org. This is "ha.ckers" - any idea why this would be a destination dns.
Any thoughts? I'm using 382, and if I recall correctly, I downloaded it via SourceForge.
For one, I'm changing the password to the site I logged into via WinSCP.
I've never header of such problem. What application does the ZA report to open the connection? WinSCP? Who do you run the WinSCP?
Thanks for the response. ZA did report WinSCP as the application that opened the connection. I use the standalone version, so just open the exe via a shortcut. Unfortunately, the log kept rolling and I never could recreate the notification/log entry with ZA.
I think I found the source of the ha.ckers.org notifications from my firewalls. Here at work, that address is actually blocked. And although I secure proxy to some addresses, my Google Desktop does not; it gets blocked... and one of my Google Desktop tab views are for relevant news feeds. Being that updates every 5 minutes, I'm guessing that's the source of the notifications.
I've shut that down and expect these 5-minute interval notifications to cease.
You never know what's going on 'till you install a firewall and inspect the logs. And even then, you're only just a little more informed.


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Slim River is a small town in Batang Padang District, Perak, Malaysia. It is about 100 km (driving time 45 minutes) from Kuala Lumpur. It is situated in the southern part of Perak and is 20 km north of Tanjung Malim and several outdoor extreme sports are available.
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You really need to check into trying out the water blob. It's a human catapult that will launch you upwards of 50 feet in the air. The perfect addition to your extreme sports water adventures.
Here's how the water blob works. One person, the human catapult victim sits on the end waiting to be launched into orbit. Meanwhile on the other side another person, or sometimes two, jump from about 10 to 15 feet up into the soft inflated pillow. This part by itself looks like it could be pretty fun too. When they hit the water blob, the human catapult launches up into the air, giving you plenty of hang time to pull off the sickest tricks.
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The cave is at least 100 million years old and the limestone that surrounds it was originally formed from shells and coral, from when this entire area was underwater. The cave is also home to millions of both fruit- and insect-eating bats where their droppings (also known as guano) supports an ecosystem within the cave, with cockroaches, spiders, crickets, snakes and other creepy crawlies living off either the guano, the bats themselves or each other. The highlight of the trip will be our infamous Crawl Passage. There will be elements of climbing, sliding and off course, the epic crawl! Expect to get wet and dirty during Adventure Tour.
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Those who opt out for vigorous adventure tour will go for education tour. This 45-minutes walking tour follows a series of stairs and walkways and it is guided by Education Officer to give the best views of the cave without compromising the natural environment and answer questions and discuss about the cave history, the unique guano driven ecosystem and the geological formations as you marvel at the sights and sounds of the Dark Cave.


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Vučine är en ort i Bosnien och Hercegovina.   Den ligger i entiteten Federationen Bosnien och Hercegovina, i den södra delen av landet,  km sydväst om huvudstaden Sarajevo. Vučine ligger  meter över havet och antalet invånare är .

Terrängen runt Vučine är huvudsakligen kuperad, men den allra närmaste omgivningen är platt. Den högsta punkten i närheten är Gradina,  meter över havet,  km öster om Vučine. Närmaste större samhälle är Crnići,  km söder om Vučine.

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The Neighborhood Pride Award recognizes people and businesses who have made significant improvements to the appearance of their homes or who have immaculately maintained their homes year after year.
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KGF collected more than 250 cr in 50 days. KGF collected 10 Cr in Tamilnadu. KGF collected 90 Cr in Karnataka. KGF collected 35 Cr in Hindi. KGF collected 5 Cr in the USA.
KGF is a movie about a young boy who was born on the day when KGF was found. He was born with a Fate to bring change in the world. With his dream to become big and rule the world, he chooses the wrong path and becomes a gangster. Due to an incident, he was sent to a place as a disguise to kill a person ruling the KGF industry. Later in the movie, we will see him in the KGF mine analyzing the situation and finding the right time to kill the leader. We will then see Rocky getting all furious after he visits the mine factory. Watching people working as slaves he decides to change the situation on his own.
The whole story is based on a guy named Bauua Singh. We have to appreciate the directors, cameraman and the editing team for the VFX used. They have made Shahrukh look like a dwarf in the movie without giving a hint of editing. The director should also get credit for the direction in this movie.


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Things to know about the five-fruit tray on Tet holiday (North, Central, South)
Tet is coming, brothers and sisters, what have you prepared to celebrate Tet?
Have you bought yourself new clothes to go out for Tet, or have you prepared ingredients to pack banh chung, or have you planned any fruits to prepare a five-fruit tray for the New Year's Eve celebration? any.
Seems to be new to the post but asking a lot ^^
Referring to the five-fruit tray, if anyone still does not understand its meaning, or is still wondering about choosing the right fruits, let me share it with you in today's article!
I. The meaning of the five-fruit tray?
Since ancient times, the five-fruit tray has become one of the indispensable things of the New Year's Eve offering during the New Year holidays.
Displaying the five-fruit tray on the altar is to show respect to the ancestors, not only that, the five-fruit tray also symbolizes the achievements of the family's labor in the past 1 year.
Although each region of the country has different ways of choosing and arranging fruits, the five-fruit tray has a common meaning, which is to show respect to grandparents and ancestors when choosing different kinds of fruits. the most delicious, the most beautiful fruit.
Not only that, the five-fruit tray also represents the wish for peace and happiness to come to the family in the coming year. In feng shui, the five-fruit tray also symbolizes the desire for harmony between yin and yang, and all things multiply and flourish.
II. The meaning of each fruit in the five-fruit tray
The five-fruit tray originates from Buddhism and is referred to as a five-color fruit. That's why the Five-Fruit Tray has 5 types of fruit with 5 different colors.
The word five in the Vietnamese mind also expresses the desire to achieve five things: Phu, Quy, Tho, Khang, and Ninh.
For those of you who don't know yet Phu means rich, Precious means luxury, Longevity ie live a hundred years, Khang in the word An Khang – Prosperity, also Ninh means peace.
In addition, according to Buddhism, the five also represent the five good roots, including: Credit, ton base, base concept, nail base and wisdom root.
Therefore, each type of fruit in the tray represents a different meaning, specifically as follows:
Grapefruit, watermelon: The round, succulent grapefruit or watermelon symbolizes a sweet and lucky new year.
Pear: The sweet taste of pears symbolizes a new year where everything will be smooth sailing.
Pomegranate: Pomegranate has a lot of seeds, so it symbolizes the wish for the family's descendants.
Dig: The peach represents the family's desire for advancement.
Sung: Happy in fullness, representing fullness in health, thriving in business, rising like a kite in the wind.
Coconut: Coconut in the Southern language or called "Zua" means wishing for completeness, not lack.
Papaya: Papaya symbolizes fullness, abundance and prosperity.
Mango: Mango symbolizes consumption, full meaning, spending without lack.
Pink Tangerine: The red and soul of these two fruits represent luck and success.
II. How to display the five-fruit tray according to the 3 regions of North – Central – South
Also, depending on the region, people have different ways of arranging the five-fruit tray.
#first. North
In the North, people often display the five-fruit tray according to the five-element theory with the five colors white, blue, black, red, and yellow, respectively, representing the five systems of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.
That's why the five-fruit tray of the Northern people usually has 5 kinds of fruits: Banana, Grapefruit, Tangerine, Persimmon, and Peach.
The way to display the five-fruit tray of the Northern people will often put a bunch of bananas at the bottom and hug all the remaining fruits. Next is the Grapefruit (or Buddha's Hand) fruit located in the middle. Other fruits are alternately placed in the remaining spaces.
#2. Central
Due to the weather conditions as well as the barren land, people in the Central region have not paid much attention to choosing what kind of fruit to display on the five-fruit tray. They often pay attention to the heart, sincerely to offer to their ancestors. So what kind of fruit they put on it.
However, the five-fruit tray in the Central region often has fruits such as bananas, citrus, pineapple, dragon fruit, and papaya. The way to display the tray of five fruits is usually in the shape of a tower or a dragon on both sides with 2 pineapples as a symbol.
#3. Southern
Unlike the North and Central regions, the five-fruit tray of the Southern people has a very careful selection.
People in the South will not use bananas because it reads a lot like the word "chui", representing a decline or a decline. At the same time, oranges are not displayed because they believe that "mandarin is doomed".
Instead, the five-fruit tray of the Southern people often has fruits such as custard apple, fig, coconut, papaya, and mango. To make it easier to remember, people also read a typical sentence of the Southern five-fruit tray:
Just enough to use.
III. Epilogue
Okay, so we've just learned more about the five-fruit tray on New Year's Day in the North, Central and South regions.
It's also very interesting, isn't it ^^, Tet is coming, wish you a peaceful, healthy and successful new year!
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Barcelona Star, Lionel Messi, Reveals Why He Dyed His Hair Blonde
Lionel Messi has finally revealed why he dramatically switched his look and bleached his hair this summer. The Barcelona star was first spotted with his new hair do in late July, turning heads with a platinum blonde look after his partner Antonella Roccuzzo posted an Instagram picture of the transformed star. And after returning to his home country and appearing on Argentine television, Messi addressed the question of why he'd decided to ditch his usual brown locks.
"I made a change to start from zero," he said. I was emerging from a lot of controversies, of things that had happened to me and I said to myself: 'You've got to break this and start again.'"
That he did, and while Messi was only able to speak on Argentine television after returning to his home country for international duty, the controversies he speaks of threatened to end that completely. The 29-year-old infamously quit international football in the heated aftermath of the Copa America, his third major final defeat in three years.
It led to a lot of criticism from those in Argentina, but the Barca man reversed his decision last month and returned for Thursday night's win over Uruguay where he scored the winning goal. Referring to his short-lived retirement, Messi added:
"It was just what I felt in that moment. Everything was falling around me. I had felt like that was going to be our time, because of the way the team was playing and how we got to the final. It was a huge disappointment."
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Sunday January 1st 1922 Hattie dressed me before she went to church. Laura came home in time to go with Rob & Cora. The Whetstones to Sheldricks for dinner. Laura and I down to Otts. Such a good visit. Sheldrick here later. George Stevens and children called. It is 50 years today since I began to keep a diary. Monday January 2nd 1922 Laura left at 10.10. Rob took her to the station. I was in bed till noon. Read some in afternoon and aloud to Hattie in evening. Tuesday January 3rd 1922 Was dressed after dinner and rode down to Fannies with the girls. Stayed there while they went to a party. Had supper with Ott. Came home soon after and went to bed early. Wednesday January 4th 1922 Dr Smith came in the morning. He arranged for an x ray picture tomorrow. Was dressed in afternoon and read part of the time. Thursday January 5th 1922 Mother's birthday. Rob took Hattie and me to Mercy Hospital at 9. oclock for x ray. Then we went to Miss Klein for manicure. Stopped at Fannies. She had luncheon for 14 ladies. I rested in afternoon awhile. Walked home. Evening reading and music. Friday January 6th 1922 Was in bed nearly all day. At two oclock Dr Ned Smith came and put a plaster cast on my arm. I was up in the evening but suffered greatly. Saturday January 7th 1922 Very uncomfortable all day. Slept little last night. Got up at three oclock. Fannie here in afternoon. Cora bad head ache.


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