Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball. Hosted by Pete Zayas & Darius Soriano.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 1091
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Luka Dominates at Eurobasket 2025
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 condition…
00:38:21 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
What Does Rob Pelinka Believe In? Pt. 2
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 di…
00:44:44 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
Playing Off Your Best Players
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 t…
00:45:08 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
What Does Rob Pelinka Believe In? Pt. 1
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 approac…
00:31:04 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
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 …
00:35:50 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Lakers Cap Situation feat. Yossi Goslan
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 Aust…
00:48:29 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Dream a Little Dream
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.
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00:39:39 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Nowhere to Hide
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 …
00:40:01 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
2025-26 Schedule Release
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 challeng…
00:34:02 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Austin 3:16
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 …
00:39:01 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Potential Pitfalls
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 wa…
00:39:41 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Quick Hitters 8/8
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…
00:42:03 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
They Reminisce Over You
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 wh…
00:36:29 |
Thu 07 Aug 2025
No Time Like the Present
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 d…
00:35:17 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
Luka Extends w/ the Lakers
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…
00:33:05 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
Year 23
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…
00:40:31 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
Killswitch Engage
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 improv…
00:38:01 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
Redick’s New Options
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 w…
00:37:45 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Luka 2.0
With Luka Dončić looking leaner and more fit than he has since his first few seasons in the NBA, Pete and Darius speculate how this might translate to his effectiveness on the court, including his ab…
00:38:50 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Big West
Based on last season’s results and what they have done collectively this offseason, the Thunder, Nuggets, Rockets, and Timberwolves look like the four best teams in the Western Conference heading int…
00:38:06 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
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