The Lakers are good again because they are playing their best player. We are just as shocked as you.

The Lakers still suck but they did beat the Celtics. Let's talk about

Clayton, Merge, Alen, and Raj discuss the horror show that is the Lakers. Does Darvin get fired? Do the Lakers make a trade? How many times does Clayton bring up Tauren Prince?

Clayton, Merge, Alen, and Raj talk the frustration with Darvin Ham and Clayton reaches his breaking point with Tauren Prince

Merge, Clayton and Alen discuss the lakers extreme fall off since the IST

Merge, Clayton and Raj discuss how the team has looked since getting mostly healthy, the absurdness of Lebron, and the Lakers elite defense

Clayton and Merge talked a pretty uneventful week for the Lakers as they seem to finally get healthy. They also talk about the current hierarchy of NBA coaches and the OKC thunder

Merge, Clayton, and Alen talk about the week for the lakers including 6th man Austin Reaves and Max Christie

Clayton, Merge, Alen, and Raj talk this last week of lakers basketball including Cam Reddish, Lebron, in season tourney courts, and Clayton's disdain for Taurean Prince

Clayton and Merge discuss the recent struggles for the Lakers including the rotation and injuries but talk about why there should still be a sense of optimism.

Merge, Alen, and Clayton discuss the team so far

Merge and Clayton discuss the ups and downs of the first two games of the season

This was recorded before Vanderbilt signed an extension and before the Dame trade. Clayton and Merge are joined by Raj to discuss the signing of Christian Wood, Austin's FIBA run, and the outlook of the Lakers once Lebron retires or leaves.

Merge and Clayton are joined by Raj to talk Lakers summer league

Clayton, Alen, Merge, and Naz review the Lakers free agency. Recorded 7/1 so some thing may be a little bit out of date but most things still stand.

Clayton, Merge, Alen, and Naz talk the Lakers 2023 nba draft.

Clayton and merge dive deeper into the prospects

Clayton, Alen, and Naz talk about the upcoming nba draft and potential trades.

Clayton, Merge, and frequent guest Raj Chipalu discuss game one, how to defend Jokic, how to get Dlo going, and much more

Continuing from episode 104, we discuss the series against the warriors, what the lakers need to do to win, and our predictions.

In the first part of a 2 hour pod Clayton, Merge, and Alen are joined by Raj Chipalu to discuss the lakers 4-2 series win over the Grizzlies.

Merge, Clayton, Alen are joined by Raj to discuss the Lakers awesome game one, Ja’s injury, and preview game 2.

Merge, Clayton, Alen, and Nelson discuss how the Lakers looked post-trade, the play-in game v the Wolves, and preview the Series v the Grizzlies.

Merge, Clayton, and Naz are joined by Raj to discuss how the new look Lakers have played so far.

Merge, Clayton, Alen, Nelson, and Naz discuss the wildly successful Lakers trade deadline.

The Lakers are 4-10 so we brought on eternal Laker optimist (who is also becoming negative about the team) @RajChipalu

We are once again back to complain about the shit show that is the Lakers.

Back from another long hiatus and we have a full panel with Raj, Alen, Naz, Nelson (for a small bit), Clayton, and Merge as we discuss Darvin Ham and what we will do with Russ.

Merge and Clay are joined by Raj now of Silver Screen and Roll to talk ADs dominance, Monk hot streak and Russ getting booed

We are back from a LONG break and talking about everyone at fault for the Laker's failures. We are joined by Naz, Merge, Clay, and Alen.

Merge, Clayton, Naz, and Alen are joined by Raj to break down Russell Westbrook and his many faults.

We are back! Clayton, Merge, Naz, and Alen talk Lakers as the preseason comes up including AD playing more 5, the signing of Austin Reeves, and a potential starting lineup.

Clayton, Merge, and Alen discuss the Lakers wild 48 hours of FA including all the new signings, AC's departure, and THT re-signing.

Merge and Clayton are joined by Raj to break down the Russ trade, what the Laker's next move is, and the Laker's new TW players.

Clayton and Alen discuss the most recent Lakerside Chat episodes where Alen had on Eric Pincus and Jake Fischer. Topics include Kyle Kuzma, Trez, Dennis Schroeder and potential moves the Lakers could be looking at.

Clayton, Merge, and Alen previews the Lakers first-round series vs the Suns. Twitter: @TheUnderTheBuss Clayton: @lakers1949 Merge: @merge1998 Alen: @AlenRamic03

Twitter: @TheUnderTheBuss Clayton: @lakers1949 Merge: @merge1998 Alen: @AlenRamic03 Naz: @opinionsondanba Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Merge and Alen preview the Lakers play-in matchup against the Warriors and also talk about Kobe being inducted into the HOF. Merge: @Merge1998 Alen: @alenramic03

Merge: @Merge1998 Alen: @alenramic03

Twitter: @TheUnderTheBuss Clayton: @lakers1949 Merge: @merge1998 Alen: @AlenRamic03 Naz: @opinionsondanba Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Clay and Merge are joined by Alen and Raj to talk a crazy last week for the Lakers including Drummond, Dennis Schroder turning down extension, and Lakers trade deadline or lack thereof. Twitter: @TheUnderTheBuss Merge: @playoffmerge (or @Merge1998) Clayton: @lakers1949 Alen: @AlenRamic03 Raj: @Unwrittenrul3s…

Clayton, Alen, and Naz talk low-valued players who the Lakers can take flyers on for cheap. Twitter: @TheUnderTheBuss Clayton: @lakers1949 Alen: @AlenRamic03 Naz: @opinionsondanba Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Clayton and Merge are joined by Nelson and Alen to talk the Lakers season so far, what to look out for in the trade/buyout market, and previewing the 2nd half. Twitter: @TheUnderTheBuss Merge: @playoffmerge (or @Merge1998) Clayton: @lakers1949 Alen: @AlenRamic03 Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!…

Clayton and Merge are joined by Alen Ramic to talk about the impact of AD's absence, who needs to step up, and the potential of adding Trevor Ariza, Blake Griffin, and/or Mo Bamba. Twitter: @TheUnderTheBuss Merge: @playoffmerge (or @Merge1998) Clayton: @lakers1949 Alen: @AlenRamic03 Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!…

Clayton and Merge discuss AD's injury and how long he should rest. They also talk about Wes and Keef falling out of the rotation then jumping back into it and the effectiveness of the THT/AC/Kuz/Lebron/Trez 5 man group. Twitter: @TheUnderTheBuss Merge: @playoffmerge Clayton: @lakers1949

Clayton, Merge, and Alen talk about the lakers a quarter of the way into the season including AD's funk, Alex Caruso's minutes, and Lebron's MVP chances. Twitter: @TheUnderTheBuss Merge: @playoffmerge Clayton: @lakers1949 Alen: @AlenRamic03 Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

Merge, Clayton, and Joe discuss how the lakers have gotten to 6-2 despite seemingly playing at half speed most of the game. @UndertheBuss Merge- @playoffmerge Clayton- @Lakers1949 Joe- @Iakersin4

Merge, Naz, and Joe discuss the first 4 games of the season including the level the Lakers are caring so far this season and the performance of the new acquisitions. Twitter @UndertheBuss Merge- @playoffmerge Naz- @wayoffPiss Joe- @Iakersin4

Clayton and Merge talk the rest of the East contenders (Nets, Bucks, and Sixers) and talk opening night for the Lakers Twitter: @TheUnderTheBuss Merge: @playoffmerge Clayton: @lakers1949

Clayton and Merge talk again about the Lakers preseason including THT's role, if Kuz can keep it up, and how the new pieces fit. They also look into the Lakers rotation and how Vogel can fit 11 players into the rotation. Twitter: @TheUnderTheBuss Merge: @playoffmerge Clayton: @lakers1949