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Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball

Pete Zayas

Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball. Hosted by Pete Zayas & Darius Soriano.

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36:27

The Giannis Domino

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2026/01/29

The Lakers were listless against a shorthanded Cavs team and got blown out, with another bad 3rd quarter dooming them. Pete and Darius discuss the game and how the writing was on the wall earlier than the scoreboard showed. And then later, the guys discuss the latest reports on Giannis Antetokoumnpo’s trade status, whether the Bucks will finally pull the trigger and if so, when, and how the Lakers can play a role in a deal even if Giannis ends up on another team. Join Pete on Offside

38:21

Lakers Trade Deadline Options

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2026/01/28

With just a week left until the trade deadline, the guys discuss the rumored Lakers targets, the team’s biggest need, how realistic a deal is, Ayton’s future with the team & MORE.Join Pete on Offside! ⁠https://www.offside.gg/beta⁠ LFR Store: ⁠https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store⁠ Pete’s Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom⁠ Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom⁠ Pete’s YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom⁠ For

29:09

How We Use Stats

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2026/01/28

Pete and Darius discuss statistics in basketball, which ones they find useful and how they use them in their own analysis, the way stats have influenced style of play, how to balance the numbers vs. the eye test, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: ⁠https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store⁠ Pete’s Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom⁠ Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom⁠ Pete’s YouTube:

37:51

Luka Lights Up Chicago

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2026/01/27

Backed by a dominant Luka performance, a strong game from LeBron, and a fantastic shooting night from Rui Hachimura, the Lakers got a fun win against the Bulls on Monday. Pete and Darius break down the win, the skill, energy and effort that Luka and LeBron led with, Rui’s great night, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss Deandre Ayton’s recent struggles and how his play impacts their view of him and his future with the team. Join Pete on Offside! ⁠https://www.offside.gg/beta⁠ LFR

41:41

The Team of Many Faces

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2026/01/26

In recent games the Lakers have won by showing adaptability with their defensive schemes and by deploying two-big and small-ball lineups. Pete and Darius discuss these recent adjustments and contextualize them with Rui Hachimura’s move to the bench and the pending return of Austin Reaves to discuss the current state of the team and what this can mean for them moving forward. Join Pete on Offside! ⁠https://www.offside.gg/beta⁠ LFR Store:

31:51

In Between Eras

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2026/01/23

Harrison Faigen joins Pete to discuss a strange Lakers season.Join Pete on Offside! ⁠https://www.offside.gg/beta⁠ LFR Store: ⁠⁠https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store⁠⁠ Pete’s Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom⁠⁠ Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom⁠⁠ Pete’s YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom⁠⁠ For Feedback or Questions: ⁠⁠lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices

33:04

King Without a Crown

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2026/01/22

Pete and Darius react to the latest ESPN reporting on Jeanie Buss and the Buss family drama surrounding the sale of the Lakers and the firings of Jesse and Joey Buss from their front office positions last year.Join Pete on Offside! ⁠https://www.offside.gg/beta⁠ LFR Store: ⁠⁠https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store⁠⁠ Pete’s Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom⁠⁠ Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom⁠⁠ Pete’s YouTube:

39:06

Denver Has a Luka Problem

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2026/01/21

The Lakers started their road trip with a great win over the Nuggets, changing up their defense in the 2nd half to stymie Denver’s hot shooting. Pete and Darius discuss the game, the defensive adjustment that changed the game, Luka’s fantastic overall game and the problems he poses the Nuggets, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss the news that Austin Reaves will return on this road trip and what that means for the team. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store:

35:52

Lakers Midseason Review

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2026/01/20

Pete and Darius reflect on the Lakers at the halfway point of the season, discussing what has stood out most to them through 41 games, the injury and player availability frustrations, the team’s record in the face of adversity, the defensive struggles, what it’s like watching Luka on a daily basis from the start of a full season, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon:

40:51

Go Big or Go Home

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2026/01/19

The Lakers split their weekend back-to-back, falling at Portland in a game where Luka and others sat out and then returning to LA to beat the Raptors on Sunday night. Pete and Darius discuss both games, highlighting the win over Toronto, Drew Timme getting rotation minutes, the combination of big lineups and zone defense that fueled the victory, and whether these things can have staying power on the team’s upcoming road trip. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store:

36:56

Swarmed By Hornets

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2026/01/16

The Lakers had their third bad loss of the last week, this time falling at home to the Hornets in a game their defense couldn’t get stops and their offense stalled out too often. Pete and Darius discuss the game, Gabe Vincent’s rough night, the ongoing struggles the team has had at guard with Austin Reaves out, and much more. LFR Store: ⁠https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store⁠ Pete’s Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom⁠ Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee:

36:10

Kuminga Rumors

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2026/01/15

With recent reporting stating the Lakers have some interest in trading for the Warriors Jonathan Kuminga, Pete and Darius discuss the young forward’s fit on the team, whether they’d have any interest in him, how young players balance individual glory with playing a role on a winning team, and much more. And then later, the guys expand their discussion into team building at the trade deadline and beyond, the futures of Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura with the Lakers, and more.LFR Store:

38:35

Lakers Offense Finds Answers in Win vs Hawks

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2026/01/14

On the second night of a back to back the Lakers snapped their three game losing streak with a blowout win over the Hawks. Pete and Darius discuss the win, the leadership and great performances from both Luka Dončić and LeBron, Deandre Ayton’s big contributions by doing the little things, Rui Hachimura’s return and the impact on the team’s lineups, and much more. LFR Store: ⁠https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store⁠ Pete’s Patreon:

36:49

The Worst 3PT Shooting Team in the NBA

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2026/01/13

The Lakers had one of their worst losses of the season, falling to the Kings by double figures even though they got a great game from Luka Dončić. Pete and Darius discuss Luka’s brilliance, the team’s inability to hit an outside shot, the Kings’ shot making, and much more. And then later the guys get into the player availability challenges the team continues to face, what the coaches can do to try to get the team to shoot better, and then they dive into Rich Paul’s latest comments about the Lakers

39:01

5 Games, 7 Nights

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2026/01/12

After falling to the Bucks on Friday, the Lakers head into a stretch of five games in seven nights that will test their physicality and depth. Darius and Pete discuss the loss to the Bucks, Deandre Ayton’s recent up and down play, Rui’s pending return and whether his move to the bench will be temporary, the challenge and opportunity of this upcoming stretch of games, and much more.LFR Store: ⁠https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store⁠ Pete’s Patreon:

41:03

Rui's Return

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2026/01/09

The Lakers hope to get both LeBron and Rui Hachimura back for Friday’s matchup with the Bucks. Pete and Darius discuss Rui’s pending return, whether he should reclaim his starting spot now that he’s back, how he helps the team on offense, and much more. And then later, the guys zoom out to discuss the Lakers overall record and the balance between enjoying the team’s overall record and play while still wanting them to push to the next level as contenders. LFR Store:

38:29

Trae to DC

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2026/01/08

The shorthanded Lakers battled, but did not have enough in a loss to the Spurs on Wednesday. Pete and Darius discuss the game, Luka’s brilliance, the struggles from the team’s bench scorers, and much more. And then later, the guys break down the big trade that sent Trae Young from the Hawks to the Wizards, why they like the deal for both teams, and what it might signal for the Lakers in the lead up to the trade deadline and for the summer. LFR Store:

38:31

Stars Align in Big Easy

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2026/01/07

The Lakers won their 3rd straight game, beating the Pelicans on the front end of a back to back before heading to San Antonio and a matchup with the Spurs. Pete and Darius break down the win over New Orleans, Luka’s strong night, LeBron continuing to defy father time, and Deandre Ayton’s two-way impact. And then later, the guys discuss the matchup with the Spurs and the challenges of defending their guards and Victor Wembanyama. LFR Store:

39:22

Growing Chemistry

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2026/01/06

Pete and Darius discuss the growing chemistry of Luka and LeBron and the value of the lessons the Lakers are learning with Austin Reaves out, Jake LaRavia’s fit with the starting lineup, the struggles of the Luka-only bench groups and how to potentially fix them, and much more. LFR Store: ⁠https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store⁠ Pete’s Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom⁠ Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom⁠ Pete’s YouTube:

42:57

Luka's Defense

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2026/01/05

Pete and Darius are joined by special guest Iztok Franko to discuss the Lakers weekend wins over the Grizzlies, the truths and myths around Luka Dončić’s defense, the budding chemistry between Luka and LeBron and how a role reversal helped the Lakers close out Memphis, lineup optimization around the Lakers stars, and much more. LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee:

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