The Lakers Legacy Podcast

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Ep. 619: Performance RUI-view (What to do w/ Rui Hachimura? Could the Lakers do the "Unthinkable"...?)
Let's talk about one of the Lakers' Best Trade & Developmental "Wins", as well as one of their most Enigmatic Players- RUI HACHIMURA.He currently sits in Limbo as an Expiring Contract this upcoming year. So...what should the Lakers do
Ep. 618: "Forward"-Thinking (Who's LeBron's Replacement? Finding Luka His Next Scoring Forward + Offseason Mailbag Q&A)
In today's show- We are going to try and highlight some "LeBron Replacements" (Non-Giannis, Non-Jokic) for Luka Doncic, in terms of a Scoring Forward/Wing who can play on Both Ends of the floor.Then, we get into some fun Offseason Mailbag Q&am
Ep. 617: Twilight - Breaking DON (Luka Doncic Signs Max Extension!!)
It's a true DON OF A NEW LAKERS ERA.He's backkk...and it looks like he's here to stay!Luka Doncic is ready to WIN NOW. And WIN. AS A LAKER.Instant Reaction to & Thoughts on Luka's Max ExtensionInteresting Quotes between him and the Fro
Ep. 616: Mañon of the Hour (Exclusive 1-on-1 Interview w/: Chris Mañon | Lakers Newest 2-Way Defensive Guard)
Maon, have we got a show for you! This one's a special one.Lakers newest 2-Way Defensive Guard Chris Maon is IN the building (or...in this Lakers Legacy Podcast video/audio box at least), to talk:His Basketball UpbringingGetting the 2-Way Call from
Ep. 615: Landing The Pelinka Plane ft. Ricky Barnes of LateNight LakeShow (Luka's Offseason Fingerprints, Pelinka Panic vs Patience, Most Intriguing Newcomers/Returnees, Lineups Talk, & Where LeBron Stands In All This)
So...This Is It. Or...is it?Either way, we're landing the Plane on the Lakers 2025 Offseason w/ Ricky Barnes of @LateNightLakeshowExpectations vs RealityReality vs Fans' Distorted RealityMost Intriguing NewcomerMost Intriguing ReturneeLineup Talk&
Ep. 614: Smart Money (Marcus Smart IS A LAKER! Why LAL Is Quietly Winning the Offseason + The Moves & Wing Consolidation Trades That Still Need to Be Made)
PELINKAAA-INKA-BOGOVINANA! You've done it again.Marcus Smart!He's a Laker.And the Lakers gave up Nothing. Yaowza....*Vote for my wife & I to win 'America's Favorite Couple* (1 Free Vote Daily):https://americasfavcouple.org/2025/the-her
Ep. 613: Plan "D" (Demystifying the Lakers Cap Space 2026/2027 Plan + Leftover Free Agents + The Players LAL Would Be Willing To Trade For)
Alright, the Bradley Beal Domino has fallen. So will the Lakers FINALLY make a Trade NOW?Maybe...Possibly...But also Probably Not. Or at least, not for The Guy/Guys you're clamoring for.And in today's episode, I'll explain why....*Vote for my
Ep. 612: Heat Check (Grading the Lakers Offseason So Far, Who Had the Best FA Signing This Summer, + Is LeBron James Still a Laker?)
*Vote for my wife & I to win 'America's Favorite Couple* (1 Free Vote Daily):https://americasfavcouple.org/2025/th......The Offseason is OVER! Well, actually - no, it's not. But it kind of feels over?With that said, we take a premature 
Ep. 611: Patience Zero. (Lakers Offseason Free Agency Hysteria Continues, What LAL Plans to Do with the BAE, Trades, & Bradley Beal?)
Alright, so...what are we freaking out about today?Hayes' NTC? DFS' Non-guaranteed contract? The fact that Adou Thiero isn't signed on for FOUR YEARS?!Today, let's run through the Lakers BAE (or lack thereof), the Bradley Beal Scenario, th
Ep. 610: Hayesy Proposition (Lakers Re-sign Jaxson Hayes | Is This The End?)
NO TRADE CLAUSE?! Say it ain't so!Well, I'm here to say...chill out.It's not that bad. Here's why.+ The Lakers remaining options from here and some Marginal Wing Targets to mull over....You can also 'Watch' this Podcast Episode on