The Forum discusses the Lakers' low point of the season so far before taking a big picture look at the team's roster construction in the wake of Quinn Cook's release.

Offensive Woes

The Forum discusses the Laker's ability to flip the switch, and how the growth of THT, AC, and KUZ solidify the team's place in a tier of their own.

Pillar of Stability

The Forum discusses the Lakers' recent road success, examining Kuz's new role player persona and LeBron's MVP candidacy.

Road Dogs

One week into the 2021 season, the Lakers sit at 2-2 after a dispiriting loss to the Blazers. In this one, the guys discuss what we've seen from the team thus far.

One Week In

The Forum discusses THT's breakout preseason games and where he fits in the grand scheme of the Lakers 2021 rotation.

Talen Horton-Tucker Arrives

The Forum discusses LeBron James' recent comments on the Road Trippin' podcast and the James Harden/Houston standoff before previewing the Lakers first preseason game against the Clippers.

Preseason is Here

The Forum breaks down the new-look Lakers and what we anticipate from the new additions.

New Year, New Roster

The Forum shows their appreciation for Dwight Howard before discussing the NBA's aggressive rescheduling, and what the Lakers can do to improve the team during this truncated offseason.

Quick Turnaround

Ketchup makes its return to The Forum as the guys give Frank Vogel his flowers and share their favorite storylines from this past season.

Flowers for Frank + Season Retrospectives

This podcast was recorded immediately after the Lakers were crowned the 2020 NBA Champions. Re-live the moment with The Forum.

NBA Champions

@UnwrittenRul3s, @Ali_Behpoornia, @_Charles Diamond, and @Kendr3w combine to bring you the most entertaining Lakers podcast with four hosts that exists. Follow the guys on Twitter to join the conversation.

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Ric, Raj, and Ali

The Forum - An LA Lakers Podcast

The trade has been completed. Goodbye to Lonzo, Brandon, and Josh. Hello to Anthony Davis. The Forum reacts to the blockbuster trade that's been four months in the making, and what that means for the Lakers past, present, and future.

Anthony Davis is Finally a Los Angeles Laker

Darren Collison

The Forum welcomes regular guest Kendrew (@kendre3w) to discuss the Suns' almost-comeback against the Lakers as the team's bad habits against bad teams continue. Afterwards, the guys discuss the Darren Collison news and what it could mean for the Purple and Gold. Follow the rest of the guys at @ali_behpoornia, @UnwrittenRul3s, and @_CharlesDiamond on Twitter!

Eclipse of the Suns & Darren Collison News

The Forum discusses the Lakers' heavyweight bout against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, breaking down a few of their favorite plays of the game. Later, the guys preview Ali's latest article for Silver Screen and Roll and grade the nicknames of a few Laker players.

Heavyweight Champions

The Forum discusses the Lakers recent loss against the Indiana Pacers and what the guys saw from the team in a close matchup without AD and Kuzma. After that,  a game preview of the biggest matchup of the year in Thursday's game against the Bucks.

Pacers Recap & Milwaukee Matchup Preview

Sometimes it's better to be lucky than smart. The Forum reacts to the Lakers jumping up SEVEN spots to the fourth pick in the NBA Draft. Ric, Raj, and Ali discuss the likelihood of an Anthony Davis trade with this new asset, and the odds of the 4th pick ever playing for the Lakers. Along the way, the guys review the options for the other three teams that make up the top four slots in the draft, and also talk about where to get the best cookies, other dessert treats, and the Austin Powers movies. PLEASE NOTE: We had some technical difficulties, so the pod ends slightly abruptly at around the 45 minute mark due to some lost audio.

The Basketball Gods Award the Lakers with the 4th Pick in the NBA Draft Lottery

The Forum reacts to Frank Vogel being hired as the head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, with the polarizing Jason Kidd serving as his number 2 guy. Ric, Raj, and Ali break down what Vogel's hiring says about Jeannie and where the Lakers are positioned for the near future. The guys also discuss what Houston and Boston have to look forward to after their respective playoff eliminations.

A Lesson in Humility: Vogel, Kidd, & the Rambii

Anthony Davis trade talks are back on the menu, so the guys re-assess what it would take for the Lakers to snag AD from the Pelicans. The Lakers, however, have their own business to handle, with Jason Kidd being made the highest-paid assistant coach in the league and Lavar Ball returning to Fox Sports 1 since we all missed him so much. Ric, Raj, and Ali discuss those topics, but first talk Finals after last night's triage/Game 3 and also some new food takes.

Anthony Davis Saga Continues as Lavar Ball Returns

The guys react to the Lakers' loss to the Magic, and what we as a fanbase can take from the result. Afterward, Ali, Raj, and Ric discuss Caruso's All-Star votes and the evergreen subject of Kyle Kuzma's trade value, all while chastising Raj for his lack of tweet notifications for the NBA's biggest newsbreakers.

The Peer Pressure Episode

Front

Another day. Another Lakers hit piece. The Forum records the 1,029th (estimation) emergency podcast of the show's history to discuss Baxter Holmes' Lakers 2.0 article on ESPN, where we learn more about the Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka's tumultuous tenure working in tandem at the helm of the team's front office. From more of Rob's gratuitous storytelling to Magic's impulsive and intimidating management style, the Forum plays fact or fiction of some of the stories in Holmes' piece.

Baxter Drops a Holmes-Bomb on the Lakers Front Office

Frank Vogel

The Forum breaks down all the events of what will now be known as Black Monday in Lakers' circles, as Magic Johnson headed to First Take to warn us all of the betrayal of Pelinka on the same day the team announces Frank Vogel as the next head coach. The guys discuss the media fallout from the two press conferences, but also try to actually talk about basketball (like, on-court basketball), as they parse through some of the nuggets that Coach Vogel dropped regarding his basketball philosophies.

Magic Johnson and Frank Vogel Have Very Different Press Appearances on the Same Day

Luke Walton is no longer coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.  The Forum discusses Luke's departure from the team and his future in Sacramento before they talk about the man who let him go, and Rob Pelinka's growing power in the Lakers' front office. Intermittently, the guys touch on the great debate of ketchup's place in the culinary hierarchy and end on the #ForumWireWatch continuing with a week-long hiatus.

No Head Coach, No President of Basketball Operations, But Lots of Ketchup

This podcast was recorded approximately a week ago, and somehow, most of the thoughts and perspectives are still completely timely. So enjoy a much delayed episode of The Forum, where the guys discuss Linda Rambis as shadow owner, various reports on the state of the Lakers from Ric Bucher and Dave McMenamin, and more perspective on the Lakers coaching search. And of course, stick around for rants on Twitter etiquette, Dame Lillard's "bad shot" to eliminate the Thunder, and other various thoughts from the playoffs.

The Shadow Owner, Random News, and Slightly Outdated Playoff Thoughts

Ali, Raj, Ric, and Kendrew continue their discussion of The Last Dance, reviewing whether BJ Armstrong was in the right, the infamous Steve Kerr punch, and why Jordan doesn't get his children free sneakers.

No Family Discounts

Kendrew (@kendr3w) returns to The Forum, and the guys discuss the nation's collective rewatch of Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals, before digging in the crates for Dwight's best game as a Laker (the first time around) in a March 6, 2013 win against Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Hornets.

Game 7 of 2010 Finals and Dwight's Revenge

The Forum reflects on the last week without basketball and expands their subject matter expertise to the best quarantine snacks, which former and current Lakers you would want to be quarantined with, and more.

Live from the Quarantine

The Forum reacts to a weekend where the Lakers, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis re-asserted their dominance.

Best Team in the League, Part 2

The guys discuss their favorite moments from the All-Star weekend before recapping the Lakers' inactivity during the buyout frenzy and what that could mean for the team as they enter the final leg of the season.

All-Stars of the Forum

The Forum returns from their week hiatus to recap the Lakers radio silence at the trade deadline, zooming out to analyze league-wide transactions, before ending with an ode to Kobe Bryant.

Silent at the Trade Dealine

The Forum discusses the Lakers' big win against Brooklyn, starting with an ode to KCP (~5:00) before discussing Dwight Howard's spot start (~10:00) and Kyrie Irving's.....Kyrie-ness (~14:00). Afterward, the guys discuss their trade deadline move candidates (~50:00).Be sure to give the guys a follow on Twitter (@Ali_Bephoornia, @UnwrittenRul3s, and @_CharlesDiamond) and rate, review, and subscribe to the pod on your favorite podcast app!

The Forum discusses the Lakers' big win against Brooklyn, starting with an ode to KCP (~5:00) before discussing Dwight Howard's spot start (~10:00) and Kyrie Irving's.....Kyrie-ness (~14:00). Afterward, the guys discuss their trade deadline move candidates (~50:00).<br><br>Be sure to give the guys a follow on Twitter (@Ali_Bephoornia, @UnwrittenRul3s, and @_CharlesDiamond) and rate, review, and subscribe to the pod on your favorite podcast app!

Sweeping Through New York

The Forum reacts to the Lakers' THIRD loss in 20 games (oh no, the sky is falling!), discussing the team's performance against the Mavs and looking forward to the Lake Show's hellish December schedule. The guys also discuss the recent NBA ratings dip before reigniting last week's discussion about the proposed in-season schedule.

Fighting Against the Strength of Schedule Army

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