What are the pathways to the Luka Dončić led Lakers being elite offensively? How reliant should they be on the pick and roll to drive their success? What stylistic changes could be in order from last season to help drive their offense? Pete and Darius answer these questions, and also discuss Rui’s role, the value of connecting role players, and much more. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete and Darius discuss Luka Dončić's continued dominance at Eurobasket, this time leading Slovenia to an upset win over Italy to continue their run in the knockout phase of the tournament. And then later, the guys discuss Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony's induction into the Hall of Fame, as well as their memories of the 2008 Gold Medal winning Redeem Team which was also inducted over the weekend.  Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luka Dončić is dominating at Eurobasket and has carried Slovenia to the knockout round of the tournament. Pete and Darius discuss what they’ve seen from Dončić, diving into how his improved conditioning and fitness have shown up on the defensive side of the floor, the completeness of his offensive game, and what this could all mean for him on the Lakers and how it should influence team building. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part two of their discussion on Rob Pelinka, Pete and Darius discuss what are the skill sets Pelinka seems to value most in players, how his background as an agent might inform these views, the difference in how offensive talent is valued vs. defensive talent, and why the wants and philosophies of his head coach have mattered in the past and likely will in the future. And then later, the guys discuss the bombshell reporting about Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers, and possible salary cap circumvention that has the league buzzing.  Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luka’s masterful play at Eurobasket is a reminder of how he warps a defense by exploiting mismatches. The guys discuss how the Lakers mastering what to do next off of common Luka attacks is crucial to the goal of building an elite offense, LeBron on the weak side vs 2-man potential on the strong side with Luka, why DFS will be missed in this area, and more. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part 1 of their discussion on Rob Pelinka and the role of being the Lakers top basketball decision maker, Pete and Darius discuss the circumstances of how Rob got his position, his general approach to dealing with those who have power in the organization, and how his management style and the makeup of the Lakers organization has impacted his job performance. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete and Darius discuss Kobe Bryant and what parts of his outlook on life and commitment to basketball have left a lasting impression on them over the years. And then later, the guys reminisce about his game and how it was both simplistic and wildly creative at the same time.  Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Darius is joined by salary cap expert Yossi Gozlan to talk about the Lakers cap situation for the summer of 2026 and beyond, how LeBron’s future plays a huge role in their space next summer, why Austin Reaves’ small cap hold and next contract impacts the team’s plans, the different ways the team can try to leverage the cap space they can create, and much more. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would need to happen for the Lakers to win the NBA title this season? Pete & Darius discuss the checkpoints the team would need to hit to reach their ultimate goal. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Though it feels more natural for him to come off the bench, Rui Hachimura staying in the starting lineup has the potential to help create an incredible offensive unit for the Lakers. Pete and Darius discuss this possibility, how Rui would mesh with the rest of the offensive talent in that group, how he can supplement and complement everyone else, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss how this group would matchup offensively against the Wolves, Warriors, and Rockets.  Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers 2025-26 schedule is out and Pete and Darius break it all down, highlighting the stretches of the season that most intrigue them, where they think the team will face their toughest challenges, the importance of the team's depth and where it will be most needed, what they think the strategy could be towards managing LeBron's games played workload, and much more.  Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin Reaves went into last season as the Lakers starting point guard for the first time in his career, but the acquisition of Luka leaves his role less defined going into 2025-26. The guys discuss the split between his on and off ball responsibilities, the importance of his jumper, his ideal defensive role and how to put him in fewer mismatch situations, how the newest acquisitions can accentuate his game on both sides of the floor, and more. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether it's injury concerns, changes in roles, contract year stresses, or how the leadership of the team is divvied up and managed between the team's superstars and head coach, there are multiple ways the upcoming Lakers' season could go sideways or be impacted negatively. Pete and Darius discuss things that concern them headed into next season and talk through how well the team is setup to manage those potential challenges. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is the most important non Luka or LeBron player for the Lakers to reach their ceiling this season? What should we make of LeBron's relationship with the Lakers and is there potential for friction this upcoming season? What should we expect from Adou Thiero next season? How would past Lakers teams match up with some of the more recent all-time great NBA champions? Pete and Darius answer these questions and more in the latest LFR mailbag.  Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete and Darius take a stroll down memory lane to discuss a couple of Lakers who have been somewhat lost to history. And then later they go around the league to reminisce about some former players who had an impact on them growing up or whose games have influenced today's NBA.  Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One pathway to being a contender is to maximize the value of your contracts and to have as many of your players outperform their salary as possible. How many players do the Lakers have who fit this description? Is this the most players they might have in the next few years? Pete and Darius examine these questions and discuss who they think can play to or beyond their contract levels and how this can set them up to win this upcoming season.  Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luka Dončić has signed a three-year contract extension with the Lakers, keeping him on the team for at least the next several seasons, and giving the team the inside track to keep him for much longer than that. Pete and Darius discuss the news, their excitement around having this commitment from Dončić, what it means for the team in the short and long term both on and off the court, and much more.  Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As off-court questions and speculation swirls about LeBron James' future, he prepares for an unprecedented 23rd NBA season while remaining one of the best players in the league. Pete and Darius shift their focus away from any potential drama off the court to his play on it to discuss why this season could be unique for James as his role playing next to Luka Dončić evolves, how James' own ability to be a shapeshifter and do everything on the court will matter more this season, how they envision him playing offensively, and what his defensive ask can and should be next year for the Lakers.  Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After trading for Luka Dončić, the Lakers were just a middle-of-the pack offense in the regular season and also struggled on that end in the playoffs. Pete and Darius discuss ways the team can improve offensively this upcoming season, looking at ways they can better beat switching defenses and how they can better position their role players to be effective. Then later the guys brainstorm ideas for schematic tweaks JJ Redick can employ and what those might look like offensively. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a more balanced roster and a year under his belt, what should the Lakers expect from JJ Redick? Pete and Darius discuss Redick heading into his 2nd season, why they believe this is a year they will learn much more about what he values schematically, and how some of the decisions he makes on the team's schemes will impact the rotation. Then later they speculate on what some of those lineup decisions could be -- particularly when DeAndre Ayton is off the floor.  Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices