Best Kuz Podcasts (2025)

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Thibs Fired 41:49

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13h ago41:49

41:49

In a somewhat surprising decision, the Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday fresh off a trip to the conference finals. Pete and Darius react to the news, discuss the merits of making this change now, discuss the shrinking windows to contend under this collective bargaining agreement, and much more. And then later the guys discuss the of…

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Building Identity Around Luka 42:34

1d ago42:34

42:34

Pete and Darius discuss how the Lakers go about building around Luka Dončić can't just about finding players who can compensate for the things he doesn't do as well, but instead should be about finding players who build on all the ways that he is already great in order to magnify those traits and lift the entire team. Support Pete here: Patreon: ht…

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Pacers & Spacers 40:12

3d ago40:12

40:12

The Pacers are going to the NBA Finals after beating the Knicks in Game 6 over the weekend. Pete and Darius discuss Indy's run to the Finals, how their transition game reminds them of a couple of old Lakers teams, how the Pacers have built around their best player and the lessons the Lakers can take from them, and much more. And then later, the guy…

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Mendoza Line 38:36

6d ago38:36

38:36

Pete and Darius debate how big a leap the Lakers could take by adding a center in free agency vs. making a larger trade for one. Are the free agent bigs good enough, or would it make more sense to trade for one? And how does the team's penchant for playing small-ball groups play a factor in these decisions? The guys dive into these questions and mo…

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OKC to the Finals 39:45

7d ago39:45

39:45

The Thunder are heading to the Finals after dismantling the Wolves in their Game 5 matchup and blowing them out to win the series 4-1. Pete and Darius discuss the game, the differences in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 's and Anthony Edwards' offensive approach, what comes next for the Wolves, and where this series result leaves the Lakers as the team who…

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Sense of Mission 39:34

8d ago39:34

39:34

With the Thunder and Pacers both one win away from reaching the NBA Finals, Pete and Darius discuss both teams' drive and commitment to build on their post season runs last year to advance further, and relate that to the Lakers need to replicate that sense of purpose next season and what that will entail for them. From LeBron's and Luka's leadershi…

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LeBron Opting In? 39:57

8d ago39:57

39:57

After making his 21st consecutive All-NBA team with a 2nd team nod over the weekend, LeBron James is in the midst of an offseason where his pending contract option could have huge ramifications both for him and the Lakers. Pete and Darius discuss LeBron's momentous All-NBA achievement, but then discuss reports that he will likely opt-in to his cont…

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Baby Lakers 41:47

13d ago41:47

41:47

Before there was a LeBron, Luka, or an Anthony Davis, there were the "Baby Lakers" -- a group of young draftees and G-League finds the team developed at the tail end and in the aftermath of the Kobe Bryant era and into when the team signed LeBron. Pete and Darius discuss this group of past players, how each of the conference finals teams has one of…

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Panic at the Garden 42:29

14d ago42:29

42:29

With the conference finals underway, Pete and Darius discuss the Pacers' incredible comeback vs. the Knicks in game 1 and the Thunder's win over the Wolves, diving into Indy's clutch play, Nesmith's NBA Jam moment, OKC's defense, and much more. And then later, the guys debate foul hunting, NBA officiating, the psychology of physicality, and more. S…

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Episode 143: Ken in Black 1:37:28

15d ago1:37:28

1:37:28

Ken Holland is the 10th GM in #GoKingsGo history. We discuss his hiring and the #LAKings off-season outlook.By The Bannermen

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Joe Barely Cares 40:54

15d ago40:54

40:54

Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: …

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Bargain Shopping 41:27

16d ago41:27

41:27

Pete and Darius discuss whether the Lakers can find low salaried rotation players who can also be long term fits, how acquiring them can be challenging under this collective bargaining agreement, why neither of them are eager to trade Dalton Knecht for these reasons, and much more. And then later, the guys dive into specific players who they like a…

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[Preview] OKC Survives and Looks Dominant in Game 7 24:55

16d ago24:55

24:55

From the May 19 Episode: OKC Survives and Looks Dominant, A New Era in the West, Revisiting the Lottery and Ideas for the Spurs Subscribe at Greatest of All Talk.By Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver

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Beautiful Hatewatch 44:15

17d ago44:15

44:15

With the Celtics and the Nuggets both getting eliminated from the playoffs, Pete and Darius take a moment to reflect on the fall of a couple of Lakers rivals. And then later the guys take a look at the four conference finalists, the types of rosters they possess, and whether the Lakers are in position to replicate those builds of if they'll need to…

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Rui's Future 40:28

20d ago40:28

40:28

Coming off a season in which he showed good improvement defensively, refined his role offensively, and closed the playoff strong, Rui Hachimura had one of his better seasons. But, with the Lakers' need for a center and another defensive wing, could Rui's time in LA be coming to a close? Pete and Darius discuss Rui's future with the Lakers and all t…

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Shooting Guard Options 42:21

21d ago42:21

42:21

Pete and Darius continue their discussions on offseason planning and how the Lakers can best build around Luka Dončić by looking at the team's needs for another guard, specifically the type of point of attack defender and two-way perimeter player needed to slot between Luka and Austin Reaves. And then later the guys discuss specific names they woul…

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Searching for a Second Star 44:50

22d ago44:50

44:50

Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers pursuit of a long-term 2nd star to pair with Luka Dončić and what qualities they believe are most important in that player. And then later, the guys dive into some specific names they think could be available, whether they are worth targeting due to salary cap and roster building limitations, and how the salary ca…

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Big Man Options 39:34

23d ago39:34

39:34

Many of the remaining playoff teams have multiple centers in their rotations and play two-big lineups as one of their key rotation looks. Pete and Darius use this as a springboard to talk about the Lakers need for not one, but two centers this offseason, what type of skill sets they want from these bigs, and how to best allocate both financial and …

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Thibs Fired 41:49

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Building Identity Around Luka 42:34

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Pacers & Spacers 40:12

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Mendoza Line 38:36

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OKC to the Finals 39:45

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Sense of Mission 39:34

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LeBron Opting In? 39:57

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Baby Lakers 41:47

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Panic at the Garden 42:29

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Episode 143: Ken in Black 1:37:28

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Joe Barely Cares 40:54

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Bargain Shopping 41:27

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[Preview] OKC Survives and Looks Dominant in Game 7 24:55

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Beautiful Hatewatch 44:15

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Rui's Future 40:28

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Shooting Guard Options 42:21

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Searching for a Second Star 44:50

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Big Man Options 39:34