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
Thoughts on Modern NBA Positions
Do position names like point guard, center, or small forward still apply to the modern NBA? If not, what would be more appropriate? Are the jobs of these players still the same or have they evolved a…
00:41:05 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Is the Roster Set?
After signing Marcus Smart is the Lakers roster set heading into the season or is there another trade coming? How would you feel if the current group is the one that begins the year? What would a pot…
00:39:04 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Point of Attack Defense
The Lakers announced they have waived Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin, facilitating the salary savings they will need to sign Marcus Smart. With the Milton waiving a formality, Pete and Darius discus…
00:38:10 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Lakers Get Smart
The Lakers will reportedly sign Marcus Smart after he was bought out by the Wizards on Saturday. Pete and Darius discuss the move, expressing their excitement about getting Smart as a free agent afte…
00:39:16 |
Sun 20 Jul 2025
LeBron's Last, Best Chance?
With rumors swirling around whether LeBron will be on the Lakers next year and hints that his best chance to win another title might be on another team, Pete and Darius discuss the value of playing n…
00:35:07 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Building Around Luka with Iztok Franko
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00:44:33 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Bronny's Progress
Bronny James, Jr. had his best game of the Summer League vs the Clippers, impacting the game on both ends of the floor. The guys discuss how his athleticism is shining through as he gets more comfort…
00:36:57 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
Pretty Hate Machine
In a continuation of their wide-reaching discussion on NBA media, Pete and Darius discuss how growing up in the era NBA fandom they did shaped their views of the league, how to discern between rumor …
00:36:40 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Long Term, Short Term
Are the Lakers really gonna wait two years for Giannis’ free agency? Do they need another big, considering how many two-big looks there are around the Western Conference? How can fans better figure o…
00:42:02 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
2025 California Classic
The Lakers closed out the California Classic portion of summer league with a comeback win over the Spurs that featured Dalton Knecht's best game so far and Darius Bazley's continued strong play. Pete…
00:38:30 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Starting 2, Backup 1
Who are the defensive trade targets the Lakers should look hardest at? Is it possible to make a deal without including Rui? Are there any remaining options in free agency? Pete and Darius answer thes…
00:34:36 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
One Spot Left
The Lakers have 14 player under guaranteed contract, leaving one spot open. The guys discuss how the team may be eyeing the buyout market to see what happens with Smart, Beal, and others, how self-im…
00:37:57 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Hayes Stays…What Now?
On the heels of signing DeAndre Ayton as their starting center, the Lakers have come to terms with Jaxson Hayes to return to the team as a backup big in their rotation. Pete and Darius discuss Hayes'…
00:38:22 |
Fri 04 Jul 2025
Lakers Sign DeAndre Ayton
The Lakers get their starting center as DeAndre Ayton signs a 2-year, $16.6M deal with a player option. The guys react to the news, discuss how it gives more context to DFS’ departure, the team’s muc…
00:43:18 |
Thu 03 Jul 2025
DFS Leaves, Lakers Sign LaRavia
Free agency is in full swing and while other teams have been very active, the Lakers have made just one signing in former King and Grizzlies wing Jake LaRavia to a two-year deal, but also have lost D…
00:33:59 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
LeBron Opts In, DFS Opts Out
The Lakers have more certainty with their own free agents as LeBron James has opted into his contract for next season while Dorian Finney-Smith has opted out of his deal. Pete and Darius discuss both…
00:36:18 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Lakers Trade Up for Adou Thiero
Mike Garcia hops on the pod to react to the Lakers moving up to draft the athletic Adou Thiero, one of the draft prospects that Mike had ranked highly on his draft board. Then, Pete & Darius discuss…
00:36:02 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Lakers Move Up to #45
Pete and Darius discuss Wednesday's 1st round of the NBA draft and how the trades and picks made by the Suns and Blazers could impact the Lakers search for a center this offseason. And then later the…
00:37:36 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Kobe Rant
Pete and Darius answer listener questions about the Lakers, including changes they'd like to see made by the new ownership group, what schematic changes they'd like to see JJ Redick implement next se…
00:37:33 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Titles & Trades
The OKC Thunder are the new NBA Champions, but while their parade happens the NBA's transaction cycle is already heating up. Pete and Darius discuss the Thunder's clinching win in Game 7 and how Tyre…
00:39:29 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
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