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How much will the Lakers value previous coaching experience when hiring their next head coach? Kevin Ding joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan and makes the case for JJ Redick despite not having coached in the NBA versus other candidates who have years of NBA coaching on their resumes. Plus, with the NBA Draft Combine being held, will the Lakers find a way to select Bronny James in next month’s Draft?

A week after Darvin Ham was let go, the Lakers begin their search for their next head coach. Jovan Buha joins Allie Clifton and Chris McGee to discuss the leading candidates and makes the case for longtime NBA player JJ Redick to be the Lakers next head coach. Plus, why doesn’t Anthony Davis get more respect nationally as one of the best defensive players in the NBA?

After losing in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, the Lakers dismissed Head Coach Darvin Ham. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan react to the decision and discuss where the season fell short. Plus, what kind of coach will they look to hire to replace Ham?

The Denver Nuggets ended the Lakers season for the second year in a row, this time in the first round of the playoffs. Mike Trudell joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan to discuss how close the series was despite the Lakers losing in 5 games. Plus, they contemplate whether LeBron James will return for his 22nd season in the NBA with the Lakers.

The Lakers suffered a crushing defeat in Denver, as Jamal Murray beat the buzzer for a 101-99 victory in Game 2. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan sort out the many moments that could have changed the outcome as the Lakers go down 0-2 in this 1st round playoff series. Plus, what do they expect will be different when the Lakers host Game 3?

The Lakers can avenge last year’s defeat in the Western Conference Finals as they face the defending champion Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan break down how the Nuggets have won the last 8 meetings, how well the Lakers need D’Angelo Russell to improve from last year’s WCF, and debate the X-factors in the series. Plus, they react to LeBron and AD being named to the USA Men’s Basketball team playing in the Paris Olympics this summer.