Logan Murdock and Raja Bell discuss the latest drama in Laker land, as the team fired part owners Joey and Jesse Buss from their roles in the basketball operations department on Thursday morning. What does this mean with the new ownership group now in place, and what role might Jeanie Buss have played in this move? LeBron James also returned to the lineup on Tuesday. How did he look playing alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves? Plus, is LaMelo Ball’s time ticking in Charlotte? And how realistic would it be for Tyrese Maxey to win a championship?

(0:00) Intro

(1:27) FanDuel ad break

(2:53) The Lakers fire Joey and Jesse Buss from front office positions

(16:07) LeBron’s return to the Lakers lineup

(28:17) FanDuel ad break

(29:10) Amazon Prime ad break

(29:50) LaMelo Ball clowns on reports that he’s seeking a trade

(45:32) Tyrese Maxey for MVP?

(53:59) Real One of the Week

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

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