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State Of The Lakers: Luka's Historic Start, Kessler's Impact, Backup Center + More (w/ Raj Chipalu)
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Jovan Buha is joined by Raj Chipalu to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' top storylines early in the 2026-27 season.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
4:20 Luka Doncic's historic start
10:16 Walker Kessler's two-way impact
20:21 First impressions of Austin Reaves as a No. 2
29:27 3-and-D wings impress early
39:44 Grimes, Mamu & Sexton
53:51 Subpar defensive start
1:00:57 Remaining needs (backup C, bigger starting wing?)
1:10:06 Q&A
1:30:43 Outro
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