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Jul 7
41m 57s

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PETE ZAYAS
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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-imposed restrictions limit their trade market, and more. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee ... Show More
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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 and Darius break down what they saw from both players and the team overall, and ... Show More
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