The Outlet Forum: Recent Episodes
The Outlet Forum
The Outlet Forum is a unique sports podcast hosted by Chaez Pearson and Chris Camello that focuses on the state of LA Lakers as well as the NBA offering a different perspective that fans can relate to
Chaez and Chris are back with a hot one this week talkin':
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LeBron's recent comments about retirement causes a stir...what does it mean for him and the Lakers' future?
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Joel Embiid is back for the Sixers, could they make a run from a Play-In position?
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Dodgers are firing but Ohtani is pressing...concerns for the $700 million star or the calm before the storm?
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Final Four predictions for mens and womens NCAA basketball tournaments and why the women have more star power than the men this year?
Chaez and Chris are bringing the heat and tackling a lot of topics in this one:
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Kyrie or AntMan or JJ: who had the bigger highlight play this week?
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Bucks/Celtics or the field as to who comes out of the East?
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Justin Fields to Steel Town sets up Caleb Williams to ChiTown??
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What recently retired Aaron Donald meant to the LA Rams and to the NFL and what's next for no. 99?
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Is there smoke surrounding Shohei Ohtani's interpreter recent betting scandal?
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March Madness predictions with 64-team field set...who's going to the Final Four?
Chaez and Chris are back bringing the heat in a massive show this week:
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Has D'Angelo Russell and Darvin Ham's relationship evolved after a recent ESPN story?
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Should AntMan be getting more love for MVP?
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Best and most intriguing deals in NFL free agency thus far?
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What should the Dodgers do about Gavin Lux and their infield?
Chaez and Chris are back talkin' nothing but hoops this week:
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Cavs or Mavs, who's the bigger playoff dark horse??
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LeBron reaches 40,000 point milestone, but what does it mean for his next contract and can Lakers finish the season strong?
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Which star could be on the move this offseason?
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Are the inconsistent Suns already setting in Phoenix?
Chaez and Chris bring the heat this week in a spirited discussion of:
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What were the highs and lows of the NBA All-Star weekend and how can this weekend improve?
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Should LeBron James be more accepting of a retirement farewell tour amidst comments at All-Star weekend?
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Why is JJ Redick going after Doc Rivers that hard?
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The problems with Anthony Rendon's comments during Angels spring training
Chaez and Chris are back this week to discuss:
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Amid reports of LeBron trade rumors, could the King's time be up in LA or much to do about thing?
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Were Draymond Green's comments on KD and Jusuf Nurkic fair or foul?
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NBA Midseason report: Who are contenders and who are pretenders?
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Kansas City Chiefs win 3rd Super Bowl in 4 years, has a dynasty been born and what it means for Patrick Mahomes?
Chaez and Chris are back for an all-new episode of "The Outlet Forum" to discuss:
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Who will actually get moved at the NBA Trade Deadline?
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Have these huge scoring outbursts diluted the game?
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Who will win Super Bowl 58? Will the Niners get revenge or will the Chiefs continue their dynasty?
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What will Jim Harbaugh bring as head coach of the LA Chargers?
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Honoring the late Kobe Bryant with a statue unveiling occurring this week
Chaez and Chris are back to break down a wild sports week that included:
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Why was Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin fired and is Doc Rivers the answer?
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Has any NBA trade moved the needle thus far?
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Were the Baseball HOF inductees for 2024 worthy of being enshrined? Who was snubbed?
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Predictions for NFL Championship weekend between Detroit/SF and Baltimore/KC
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Will recently hired Jim Harbaugh get the LA Chargers back on the map?
Chaez and Chris are back for their first show of the 2024 year breaking down:
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Did Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic have a point about the free throw disparity in loss to the Lakers?
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Why Draymond Green is still angry at some folks...can he help get Dub Nation back on track?
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Will Thunder and Wolves hold up in the second half?
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Breaking down a Wild, Wild Card NFL playoff weekend...most intriguing matchup?
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Could we see even more NFL head coaching vacancies amidst Carroll stepping down in Seattle?
In their final show of the 2023 calendar year, Chaez and Chris discuss:
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Should Steph Curry be considered more in the GOAT conversation?
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Wolves or Clippers: who's on a more impressive run?
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Do the Eagles struggles open the door in the NFC with playoffs around the corner?
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MLB is on Yamamoto watch...are the backup plans like Burnes or Snell more attractive?
Chaez and Chris have a full slate on this week's episode of "The Outlet Forum"
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Is Draymond Green's recent ejection part of a bigger issue for him?
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After the inaugural In-Season Tournament championship win, could this be a springboard for the LA Lakers? Should they hang the banner?
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Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger!! What's next for the Blue Crew with other needs?
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Who's less likely to get out of their late season funk: Eagles or Chiefs?
Chaez and Chris are back this week to discuss a wild week in sports on a recent episode of "The Outlet Forum"
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Recapping the NBA In-Season tournament quarterfinals with Lakers, Pelicans, Pacers, and Bucks advancing to Vegas
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Who will win the In-Season tourney and why have the players bought into it so quickly?
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Did the Yankees give up too much to land Juan Soto and was Dave Roberts out of line with comments about Ohtani meeting?
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Which NFL bubble teams will likely make the playoffs?
On this week's episode, Chaez and Chris are back from the holiday weekend to discuss:
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Breaking down the In-Season tournament, the big surprises as who advanced to the quarterfinals
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Why have Klay Thompson and the Warriors dropped off?
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Are the Sacramento Kings the real deal?
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Will QB Aaron Rodgers make a return this season for Jets?
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Did Frank Reich deserve to be fired in Carolina?
On this week's Thanksgiving edition of "The Outlet Forum," Chaez and Chris break down:
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Has the NBA In-Season tournament caused more interest from the players?
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Which team does Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine make the most sense if Chicago deals him?
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Will the mid-season firing of OC Matt Canada help jolt the Steelers offense?
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Could Chargers head coach Brandon Staley be canned before the end of the season?
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Are the Kansas City Chiefs still the team to beat after a tough MNF loss to Philly?
On this week's episode of "The Outlet Forum," Chaez and Chris are back to discuss:
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Is the NBA tired of Draymond Green's antics amidst the Gobert headlock?
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Too early to say James Harden on the Clippers is a bust?
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How rookie QB CJ Stroud is turning heads amidst some impressive wins
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Can the LA Rams land USC QB and Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams?
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Shouting out the winners of the MLB Awards (ROY, Manager of the Year, Cy Young, and MVPs)
On this week's episode of "The Outlet Forum," Chaez Pearson and Chris Camello are back to discuss:
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The wild finish between the Lakers/Clippers
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Should Lakers be concerned with a slow start to the season?
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Who won the James Harden trade between Clippers and the Sixers?
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Honoring the deaths of Matthew Perry and Bob Knight
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With McDaniels and Ziegler fired, will the Raiders consider tanking the season?
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How the Texas Rangers won their first World Series in franchise history
In this week's episode of "The Outlet Forum," Chaez and Chris are back talking:
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How the Nuggets and Suns rolled to season opening wins
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Who had the bigger meltdown in the LCS: Phillies or Astros?
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Who's been the biggest disappointment in the NFL thus far??
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Is Harden about to be 86'd from the 76ers?
THE OUTLET FORUM IS BACK AND RELOADED!!Co-hosts Chaez Pearson and Chris Camello are back from their hiatus for a new season and a new format talking hoops, football, and baseball
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Whats the future of James Harden?
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Dame Time mean Title Time for Bucks?
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Best of NFC/AFC?
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Biggest surprises in the NBA this year?
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Phillies World Series champs??
In this week's episode of The Outlet Forum, Chaez and Chris talk about the recent comments from Philadelphia 76ers MVP Joel Embiid, the James Harden trade saga, the latest on Dame-To-Miami rumors, a recap of WNBA All-Star weekend, and should LeBron James get a statue in front of Crypto.com arena?
- (1:08 - 16:16): Joel Embiid’s recent comments on the 'Uninterrupted' podcast and is Harden bound for LA?
-(16:25 - 27:35): Are Blazers better off with Herro or Maxey in a potential Dame deal?
-(29:47 - 39:26): Highlights from the WNBA All-Star weekend; will LA ever be a host city?
-(39:34 - 49:59): Does LeBron James deserve a statue in front of Crypto.com arena?
In this week's episode of The Outlet Forum, Chaez and Chris talk about the first few days of NBA Summer League including the beginning of the Victor Wembanyama era, will we see James Harden or Damian Lillard still with their respective teams next season, the WNBA All-Star draft, the new NBA in-season tournament, and the guys pick their favorite social media posts of the week.
- (00:46 - 12:40): The Wemby era is here! Summer League basketball has been off to a hot start
-(12:42 - 24:08): Dame Time or The Beard? Who stays and who goes?
-(25:47 - 29:24): WNBA All-Star week is here! Who was dissed during the draft?
-(29:25 - 38:47): The new NBA in-season tournament was revealed
-(38:56 - 44:50): Favorite social media posts of the week
In this week's episode of The Outlet Forum, Chaez and Chris talk about the recent NBA trades, WNBA rookie sensation Aliyah Boston being selected as a starter for the All-Star game, the latest on Damian Lillard, Dennis Rodman’s recent comments, and who are the sleepers for the upcoming NBA free agency.
-(00:40 - 15:21): Did Dubs get better or worse with CP3 trade?
-(17:04 - 19:18): WNBA rookie sensation Aliyah Boston has been selected as a starter for WNBA All-star game.
-(19:19 - 27:21): Is Dame Time coming to an end in Portland?
-(27:22 - 33:52): Were The Worm's comments on Larry Bird out of line?
-(35:18 - 49:13): Who are the sleeper teams in the upcoming NBA free agency?
In this week's episode of The Outlet Forum, Chaez and Chris talk about the blockbuster trade that landed Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, Ja Morant’s 25- game suspension, what’s better between player movement and player loyalty, and what’s the greatest draft of all time.
- (00:45 - 18:15): Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is now a Phoenix Sun! Was CP3 disrespected and where does he make most sense?
-(18:16 - 26:46): Was Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant's suspension excessive or just right?
-(28:22 - 37:48): What’s better for the league and sports in general…player loyalty or player movement?
-(37:49 - 45:23): What’s the greatest NBA draft class of all-time?
In this week's episode of The Outlet Forum, Chaez and Chris talk about the Denver Nuggets finally winning the championship, Joker winning the first Bill Russell finals MVP as a center, who's playing where next season, and is Dame Time finished in Portland?
- (00:57 - 13:06): In 47 years of existence, the Denver Nuggets are finally champs
-(14:37 - 16:21): Jokić winning the first Bill Russell Finals MVP as a center
-(16:25 - 31:23): James Harden, Kyrie, CP3 all on the move?
-(32:32 - 39:08): Has 'Dame Time' finally come to an end in Portland?
-(39:09 - 43:35) - Social media posts of the week!
In this week's episode of The Outlet Forum, Chaez and Chris talk about Kyrie Irving wanting LeBron to play in Dallas with him, the Miami Heat have tied the series, the coaching carousel is filling up with Monty Williams getting paid, and favorite NBA historical moments from June 5th.
- (1:04 - 15:00): Apparently Kyrie wants Bron to come to Dallas?
-(15:02 - 24:16): Did the Heat win Game 2 or did Denver lose it?
-(25:56 - 36:38): The coaching jobs have been filling up! Monty Williams GOT PAID.
-(35:38 - 43:03): Favorite historical NBA moments from June 5th.
In this week's episode of The Outlet Forum, Chaez and Chris talk about the Boston Celtics laying an egg in game 7, the Miami Heat make history as an 8th seed and avoid disaster, Caleb Martin’s incredible postseason run, a preview of the NBA Finals, referee Eric Lewis under investigation for a Twitter burner account, and sharing our favorite NBA Finals series.
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(00:59 - 12:14): The Boston Celtics laid an egg in Game 7; Caleb Martin’s excellent postseason run
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(12:19 - 20:31): A preview of the NBA Finals between Denver and Miami
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(22:08 - 30:59): How serious is an NBA ref having a Twitter burner account?
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(31:04 - 38:44): What are the top-5 NBA Finals all-time?
In this week's episode of The Outlet Forum, Chaez and Chris talk about the Los Angeles Lakers being swept by the Denver Nuggets, Anthony Davis not playing well when he was needed the most, who should the Lakers bring back next season, LeBron mulling retirement, the Boston Celtics on the verge of getting swept, the Miami Heat’s success as an 8th seed, Carmelo Anthony announcing his retirement, and the social media posts of the week.
- (1:03 - 14:54): The Los Angeles Lakers got swept. What happened to Anthony Davis? Who’s coming back to the Lakers next season? LeBron retirement?
-(14:56 - 25:50): The Boston Celtics are on the verge of also being swept. What’s going on with them?
-(27:18 - 34:32): The Miami Heat’s success as an 8th seed.
-(34:33 - 43:26): Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement after 19 seasons.
-(43:27 - 46:54): Social media posts of the week.
In this week's episode of The Outlet Forum, Chaez and Chris talk about Ja Morant being in the news again for brandishing a gun on video, James Harden and Joel Embiid not doing enough for the now eliminated 76ers, The Phoenix Suns again lost brutally, coaches are getting fired left and right, and the bubble rematches are set for the conference finals.
- (1:29 - 11:28): Memphis Grizzlies star, Ja Morant, was on video again brandishing a gun. -(11:29 - 22:05): The Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns both went out like losers.
-(24:16 - 32:18): A lot of coaches have been getting fired, starting up a huge coach search for teams.
-(32:20 - 42:27): The bubble rematches are set for the conference finals!
In this week's episode of The Outlet Forum, Chaez and Chris talk about Lonnie Walker’s exceptional 4th quarter play, the Lakers being one win away from the Western Conference Finals, the Heat being up 3-1 against the struggling Knicks, top-5 playoffs dunks, and their favorite social media post of the week.
- (1:16 - 19:36): How Lonnie Walker’s exceptional 4th quarter play saved the Lakers?
-(21:05 - 27:54): The Miami Heat are up 3-1 against the New York Knicks. Are the Knicks dead?
-(27:58 - 36:00): What are the top 5 playoff dunks of all-time?
-(37:57 - 41:22): Favorite social media posts of the week
In this week's episode of The Outlet Forum, Chaez and Chris talk about the Phoenix Suns being down 2-0 against the Denver Nuggets, James Harden’s big night against the Boston Celtics, the Lakers whooping that trick named the Grizzlies, and the pretenders and contenders of the NBA playoffs.
- (1:06 - 6:17): Can the Phoenix Suns still win their series against the Denver Nuggets?
-(6:18 - 10:41): Vintage Harden takes over Game 1 in Beantown
-(10:42 - 14:40): Are the Miami Heat for real?
-(14:41 - (18:25): How did the Lakers whooped that trick and beat the Memphis Grizzlies by 40?
-(19:53 - 29:47): Golden State Warriors and Lakers series preview; Steph’s 50 points in Game 7 best playoff performance ever?
-(29:48 - 41:06): Who could be the best player on a championship team?
-(41:07 - 44:05): Which of the teams left in the NBA Playoffs has zero chance to win the championship? And which has a chance?
In this week's episode of The Outlet Forum, Chaez and Chris talk about the crazy few days of the NBA Playoffs, the Lakers taking a 3-1 series lead, the Suns and Clippers series, Russell Westbrook’s play, what’s going on with the Cavaliers?, Dillon Brooks and the media, Kawhi Leonard’s struggles to stay healthy, Jimmy Butler’s incredible performance to help the Heat take a 3-1 lead against the Bucks, Phil Jackson’s recent comments on the NBA, the best dynasty of all time and ending with social media posts of the week. - (3:40 -8:48): Big takeaways from a crazy few days of the NBA Playoffs/ The Lakers are up 3-1.-(8:50 - 10:57): Russell Westbrook’s play and Chris Paul’s play. -(10:57 - 12:29): What’s going on with the Cleveland Cavaliers? -(13:26 - 15:29): Dillon Brooks and the media. -(15:29 - 18:45): is it time for Kawhi Leonard to retire? -(18:46 - 21:10): JIMMY BUCKETS! Can the Bucks come from being down 3-1? -(25:00 - 34:17): Phil Jackson’s comments. -(34:20 - 41:00): Which team is the best dynasty?-(42:26 - 46:56): Social media posts of the week.
In this week's episode of The Outlet Forum, Chaez and Chris talk about the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs, injuries and charges, racial bias and fan incidents with players, could the Suns or Warriors get eliminated, and which teams have the most annoying fans
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(00:46 - 10:09): What were the biggest takeaways from the first weekend of the playoffs?
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(10:10 - 15:57): Should charges be banned amidst recent injuries to superstars?
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(17:40 - 27:40): Was E-40's ejection from the Kings/Warriors game based on racial bias?
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(27:41 - 34:22): Who Is most likely to get eliminated first, the Suns or Warriors?
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(35:32 - 43:20): What are the top-5 annoying NBA fanbases?
In this weeks new episode of The Outlet Forum, Chaez and Chris talk about the final NBA season games which had it fair share of drama, what’s going on with the Dallas Mavericks, the WNBA draft, the NBA MVP award, the set in stone NBA playoff matchups and the social media posts of the week. - (00:52 - 12:42) The final games of the NBA’s regular season that involved drama all over the place, including the wild Pelicans and Timberwolves game which had a fight and a wall punch that caused a broken hand. Play-in matchups. - (12:43-23:02) All the Dallas Mavericks drama. - (24:35-26:25) The WNBA Draft. - (26:27-35:38) Who should win the NBA MVP award? - (35:39-42:45) The set in stone NBA playoff matchups and which of them are the most intriguing. - (43:45-47:09) The social media posts of the week!
Chaez and Chris are back with a new episode of The Outlet Forum podcast after a long hiatus. They discuss the top moments from the NCAA Men’s and Women’s basketball tournament, the vitriol against LSU’s Angel Reese, the NBA’s Western Conference showdown including the fall of the Dallas Mavericks, the new CBA agreement and the villains of the NBA. -(01:23 - 06:10) The best moments from the Men’s and Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament - (06:11 - 19:48) The backlash and vitriol against LSU’s Angel Reese after she taunted Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. - (19:49 - 34:08) The wild ride that has been the NBA’s Western Conference standings, and what’s going on with the Dallas Mavericks? - (36:30 - 50:29) NBPA/NBA’s new CBA agreement which will start next season. - (50:30 - 59:20) Who are the top 5 villains of the NBA of all-time?
Chaez and Chris discuss the Lakers' heartbreaking loss to the Celtics, is Jayson Tatum the best in the game right now, the Pelicans the best in the West, and they play a game called 'Start, Bench, Cut'
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Did Lakers' lack of depth get exposed in loss to Boston?
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How has Tatum reached this elite level?
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How far can New Orleans go with this deep and talented group?
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Between Sixers, Suns, and Nets, who do you 'start, bench, and cut?'
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Sharing our favorite social media post of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the Lakers impressive start to the road trip despite a loss in Cleveland, is AD making noise as an MVP candidate, Clippers starting to get whole, who's an early MVP candidate, and breaking down the Trae Young/Nate McMillan beef
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After a 55-point performance in DC, should Anthony Davis gets some MVP looks?
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Should Lakers still consider a tempting trade with the Chicago Bulls?
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With Kawhi and PG13 now healthy, can the Clippers go on a run?
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Who's our top-5 for MVP right now?
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Was the Trae Young and Nate McMillan situation in Atlanta overblown?
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Sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris talk about the Lakers' heart-breaking loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Celtics dominant stretch, and are the Nets and the Warriors starting to finally warming up
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Who's to blame for the Lakers' 4th quarter collapse to Indy?
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Could a trade come sooner than later for Lakers?
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Are the Boston Celtics the best team in the league?
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Will KD continue to shoulder the load for Brooklyn?
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Are there still concerns about Dub Nation?
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Sharing our favorite social posts of the week
On this special Thanksgiving edition of "The Outlet Forum," Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the Patrick Beverley shove on DeAndre Ayton in the Lakers' loss to Phoenix, Simmons returns to Philly, are the Kings the real deal, and who's been the biggest disappointment through the first month of the NBA season
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Was Pat Bev's shove out of line or justified?
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Did Big Ben's return to Philly live up to the hype?
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How the Sacramento Kings continue to "LIGHT THE BEAM!"
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Are the Warriors or the Heat the biggest disappointment to start this season?
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Sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Celebrating their one year anniversary of "The Outlet Forum" and their 50th episode, Chaez and Chris discuss the Lakers' recent struggles amidst a three-game losing streak, Kyrie's suspension and the aftermath of it, which team is the real deal and which is fake, and the Jordan/Isiah beef is still very much there
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Are the Lakers' star tandem to blame for team's recent struggles?
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Was the checklist for Kyrie Irving to get back on the court excessive?
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Which teams' success or struggles are real and which are fake?
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Why Isiah Thomas continues to be mad at Michael Jordan?
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Sharing our favorite social posts of the week
Chaez and Chris have a loaded show talking about Kyrie's controversial social media post, the firing of Nets coach Steve Nash, should the Lakers make a move, should there be concern for Kawhi Leonard's stiff right knee, and the state of the Clippers
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Should Kyrie have been held more accountable by Nets owner Joe Tsai and the NBA in regards to his latest social media post considered to be Anti-Semitic?
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Was the Nets firing of Steve Nash justified? Will the hiring of Ime Udoka be another PR mess the Nets need to handle?
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Writer/Reporter/Editor Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA and The Sporting Tribune joins us to talk the state of the Lakers, if Russ can handle this new bench role, and what trade scenarios make sense and are likely
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Is Kawhi's frustration about his knee soreness or how the Clippers medical staff are handling it? How is it affecting the team?
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Sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back talking about the big surprises of the first week of the NBA season, the drama that continues to surround Russell Westbrook and the LA Lakers, Ja baits Big Ben, and who saw Portland coming
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After an 0-3 start, should Westbrook receive most of the blame and how much longer do Lakers ride it out with him?
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Should Lakers trade him or send him home?
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Ja Morant baits Ben Simmons after another Grizzlies win
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How have the Portland Trail Blazers gotten out to such a hot start?
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What other team is the biggest surprise through the first week?
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Sharing our favorite social posts of the week
After months of waiting, Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the much-anticipated start of the 2022-2023 NBA season!
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Are the Lakers in for another long, frustrating season after a rough Opening Night loss to the Warriors?
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Is Russell Westbrook on his way out of LA sooner than later?
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Are the Boston Celtics still the team to beat in the East after a big win over rival Sixers?
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Who are the biggest sleeper teams this season?
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Which acquisition will make the biggest impact for their new squad?
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Sharing our favorite social posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back with a big show leading up to Opening Night in the NBA
-What is the future of Draymond Green in Golden State after the 'punch heard 'round the world' on Jordan Poole?
-Breaking down our favorite parts of "The Redeem Team" documentary on Netflix
-Early predictions about who the playoff teams will be in the East and West
-Discussing the finale of "Legacy: The True Story of the Lakers" on Hulu and the surprise nobody saw coming!
-Sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chris and Chaez are back to discuss:
-The biggest takeaways from the Lakers' preseason debut against Sacramento
-Did they make the right call by not dealing Westbrook and the picks to Indy?
-Are the Clippers' depth and versatility enough to make a run in the West?
-Can Ben Simmons get back to his All-Star form after his Nets debut?
-Breaking down the latest NBA GM Survey results about who will be the best in the league?
-Favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris return to talk about the major storylines around NBA Media Day this week; why Rob Pelinka didn't make a major trade before training camp; the expectations around Russell Westbrook and his relationship with the Lakers; Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving discuss the wild offseason rumors and hopes for the Brooklyn Nets this season; did the Boston Celtics organization mishandle the Ime Udoka scandal and why wasn't he fired?; Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver will start fielding offers to sell his shares of the team and the Mercury; how the players, minority owners, and sponsors got Silver and the league off the hook; discussing episode 8 of 'Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers'; and sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chris and Chaez break down the Lakers bringing back guard Dennis Schroeder, discussing the recent episode of 'Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers'; Draymond Green responding to the Robert Sarver punishment and what should happen next, and the Las Vegas Aces are WNBA champions
00:55 - 16:20 - Does the Schroeder signing make sense for Lakers and what does it mean for Westbrook?
16:21 - 31:49 - Why the Lakers championship core broke up and the drama around Shaq, Kobe, Phil, and the Buss family
33:27 - 46:07 - Should Robert Sarver be voted out as owner of the Phoenix Suns?
46:08 - 55:35 - The Aces win their first championship in franchise history and first pro sports team to win it in Vegas
55:40 - 58:15 - Social Status of the Week
Chris and Chaez discuss the recent suspension of Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver, the Las Vegas Aces are dominating the WNBA Finals, breaking down ep. 6 of "Legacy," and the new Netflix doc "The Redeem Team"
00:55 - 20:52 - Did Sarver get off easy with his "punishment?"
20:53 - 27:52 - Will the Aces block out the Sun to close out the Finals?
29:38 - 32:54 - Looking at rapper PnB Rock's tragic murder in LA
32:55 - 42:50 - Examining recent episode of 'Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers'
42:51 - 47:37 - What to look forward to in new Netflix doc "The Redeem Team" about 2008 US Mens Olympic basketball team
47:38 - 51:00 - Social Status of the Week
Chaez and Chris are back to discuss Pat Beverley to Lakers, the intensity of the WNBA Playoffs, The Spida is sent to The Land, and Kyrie Irving gets personal on 'The Shop', 00:17 - 14:05 - Can a Pat Bev/Westbrook backcourt work in Lakerland? 14:06 - 26:51 - Examining ep. 5 of "Legacy;" and the hip-hop influence on the early 90's Lakers and NBA 27:52 - 40:28 - Is Kyrie being 'quirky' the reason for some of his past issues? 40:29 - 46:41 - Aces/Storm Game 3 best WNBA playoff game ever?/Did Alyssa Thomas deliver a dirty hit on Candace Parker? 46:42 - 56:07 - Who won the Donovan Mitchell trade between Utah and Cleveland? 56:08 - 1:00:00 - The best social status of the week
Chaez and Chris share their favorite Kobe Bryant memories in the midst of Mamba Day and Kobe's 44th bday; Kevin Durant withdrawing his trade request from the Brooklyn Nets and will stay in Brooklyn for now; what does this mean for the Nets and the rest of the league; should the Lakers pursue other trade options now that Kyrie Irving is off the table; is media personality Taylor Rooks out of her mind thinking Dame Lillard isn't a superstar?; the impact of LeBron James and other NBA star players showing up to the Seattle Pro-Am League and why these leagues are important to fans; our interview with rap artist Glasses Malone talking about West Coast rap, his career, his favorite Kobe memory, the KD situation, and why Dennis Rodman going to Russia to help negotiate a release for Brittney Griner is a good idea; breaking down the WNBA playoffs and examining our early predictions; Sky coach/GM James Wade becomes the first African-American to win WNBA Executive of the Year Award; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris discuss the new Hulu series, "Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers"; the dynamic of the Buss family while growing up and the importance of narrative control; looking at the schedule leaks for the upcoming NBA season on Opening Night and on Christmas; Lakers Nation reporter/podcaster Trevor Lane to talk expectations for the Lakers and the NBA this season; previewing the WNBA playoffs, are Chicago and Vegas headed for a collision course in the Finals?; is recently retired WNBA legend Sylvia Fowles to become a mortician weird or interesting?; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to discuss Kevin Durant's ultimatum to Nets owner Joe Tsai and Tsai's Twitter response; is Tsai right to side with his front office and head coach or has KD outmaneuvered him to force his way out of Brooklyn; what will be the domino effect of a trade or non-trade and does it set up a pathway for the Lakers to finally land Kyrie Irving?; LeBron's meeting with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and new head coach Darvin Ham, will it lead to an extension sooner than later?; should Lakers consider a 3-way trade with the Knicks and Jazz as a backup plan?; Sue Bird plays her final regular season home game in Seattle, looking at her impact on the sport of basketball; the beef between Dejounte Murray and number one pick Paolo Banchero gone too far?; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris discuss the impact of legacy of Celtics legend and Hall of Famer Bill Russell after he passed away this past weekend; why Russell resonates so well with the generations of basketball players that succeeded him; the impact he had for social justice and civil rights off the court; will LeBron James sign an extension to stay with the Lakers this week or could he enter final season with the team; how the future of his son Bronny could dictate his future; remembering Dodgers legendary announcer Vin Scully who passed away at the age of 94 and his impact on baseball and in the sports world; what does Russell Westbrook hiring agent Jeff Schwartz mean for his future; is a team willing to take on that $47 million contract or is a buy-out more likely; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the latest rumor in the Kevin Durant trade saga as the Boston Celtics have emerged as legit contenders to send an attractive haul to Brooklyn for KD; does it make sense for either side to actually get a deal done?; Lakers beat reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic joins us to discuss the chances the Lakers can actually land Kyrie Irving; why it could be worth it to trade both first round picks in '27 and '29 to shed Russell Westbrook's contract from LA; is the Indiana deal better than we think; are there other teams willing to take on Westbrook with a deal that could also help the Lakers?; the 'contract divorce' between Liz Cambage and the LA Sparks and the turmoil the franchise continues to be in; Lakers extend one assistant coach while losing out on another; our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris discuss if the Lakers should move on from the Kyrie Irving trade talks and focus on getting other role players like Buddy Hield or Eric Gordon or perhaps engage the Knicks for Julius Randle; the conflicting media reports about what is going on with Russell Westbrook after he fired his agent and if he and the Lakers will work things out or head for an inevitable divorce; LeBron James shows out at the Drew League, the impact of that moment and what the Drew means to Chaez and others; Kendrick Perkins take Steph over Kobe??; are the Chicago Sky the team to beat in the WNBA with the playoffs around the corner; was Curt Schilling's tweet about Brittney Griner out of line?; sharing our favorite social media post of the week
Chaez and Chris discuss the ongoing saga and numerous trade scenarios surrounding Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving; will Kyrie to the Lakers get done sooner or later than we thought; will Nets GM Sean Marks have to drop his asking price for KD?; Utah Jazz shopping Donovan Mitchell and going full rebuild?; was LeBron James and Russell Westbrook attending Lakers Summer League game in Vegas something, nothing, or everything?; what does it mean if both have another season together in LA?; 'Winning Time' series snubbed in Emmy nominations; Play-In Tournament here to stay?; no more Take fouls?; is Adam Silver's mid-season tournament idea good or bad for the league; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris intensely discuss the situation of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant wanting out of the Brooklyn Nets; will the Kyrie trade drag out into the summer and are the Lakers the only trade partner; did KD's lack of leadership ultimately bring down the Nets and where will he land in a potential trade; with all the extensions handed out over the last week (Beal, Zion, Ja, Garland, Jokic, Booker, etc), which contract will be the most valuable; Jeanie Buss' cryptic tweet vs Kevin Garnett's challenge to Anthony Davis; will Lakers' offseason signings (Walker IV, Brown Jr., Jones, Bryant, Toscano-Anderson) make the team more competitive and will anybody from their Summer League roster make a difference on their squad; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris unpack what led to both Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook opting in to the final years of their contracts; could both still be involved in a trade this summer or are both likely to start the season with their respective teams; Free agent Malik Monk willing to take a pay cut to stay with Lakers?; special guest actor Spencer Garrett, who portrayed legendary Lakers announcer Chick Hearn in the critically acclaimed HBO series'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty' joins the show to talk about the experience of working on the show; prepping and becoming Chick Hearn; working with a talented cast; and dealing with criticism on social media and from Lakers icons; NBA Free Agency about to start at the end of this week what to expect; John Wall to Clippers?, Jalen Brunson to Knicks?; who else could be on the move; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris discuss the Golden State Warriors fourth championship and how this one could be sweeter than the others; what Steph Curry proved in a memorable year and the chances the Dubs can get back to the Finals next year; Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets hit an impasse in contract extension talks, what does this mean for Kyrie moving forward; should Brooklyn deal him or let him play out his current contract; Seattle Storm All-Star Breanna Stewart wants to honor Brittney Griner during the WNBA All-Star Game next month, should it just be her or should the league get behind it?; Lakers hire three assistant coaches for Darvin Ham's staff, should they hire a former head coach as well; Kendrick Nunn opts in but will Lakeshow deal him and others this offseason; our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the Golden State Warriors taking a 3-2 series lead over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals and how their role players have stepped up; can the Celtics recover and force a Game 7 or are they done?; Anthony Davis claims to have not picked up a basketball since April 5, does he actually care or is this part of his training; why the comment makes AD look really bad; how the Lakers roster could shake out this offseason and who should they target in free agency; will LeBron own an NBA team in Vegas, is that a good thing or a bad thing for the league?; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the Lakers' hiring of new head coach Darvin Ham and what he will bring to the team after a very impressive introductory press conference; can he get the best out of the "Big 3" specifically Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook and hold them accountable; what will the rest of the roster look like, what type of free agents should the Lakers target with limited cap space; are the Warriors the better team as the NBA Finals shifts to Boston with the series tied 1-1; how big of an X-factor is Klay Thompson for GS; 'Around The Association' - Quin Snyder steps down as head coach of the Utah Jazz, what could that mean for Donovan Mitchell; the impact Jazz minority owner Dwyane Wade could have on Spida; is DeAndre Ayton going to be dealt or stay with the Phoenix Suns; the flaws in the All-NBA voting and should the 82-game regular season be reduced; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris discuss the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors reaching the NBA Finals; how the Celtics survived a late Game 7 comeback from the Miami Heat; was Jimmy Butler's 3-point attempt in final seconds greedy or just fatigue; the Lakers hire a new head coach in Darvin Ham, was this the right hire for LA; what can we expect from Ham next season; sports radio host/commentator/podcaster Beto Duran (710 ESPN Radio/CBS/DAZN) joins us to discuss the Lakers' new hire, the NBA Finals, and Lakers legend James Worthy's recent comments on today's modern NBA player/athlete; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris discuss how the Dallas Mavericks were able to avoid the sweep against the Golden State Warriors in Game 4; will the Miami Heat win another game in this series after being blown out in Game 4 of ECF; why have there been so many blowouts in that series; will DeAndre Ayton, Zach LaVine, and Bradley Beal stay on their respective teams or will they be dealt this offseason; do the Lakers have a coach in mind or are they still holding out hope for Doc Rivers whos still in Philadelphia; what are their options with Russell Westbrook, is it better to keep him or move him now?; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to talk about the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics Eastern Conference Finals showdown and who has the edge in that series; after the Phoenix Suns collapsed in a Game 7 home blowout to the Dallas Mavericks, Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley pours salt on the wound by throwing shade at CP3, Devin Booker, and others after appearing on 'First Take' and other ESPN shows; did PBev go too far and be disrespectful to Paul; will DeAndre Ayton return to Phoenix after a terrible Game 7?; previewing the Western Conference Finals between Dallas and Golden State; will Luka Doncic have the same success against the Dubs?; is Russell Westbrook gonna stay a Laker; how will that decision affect who the Lakers hire as next head coach; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris discuss the NBA Playoffs as Miami takes a 3-2 series lead over Philly, will they close them out in Game 6; are the Memphis Grizzlies done after Ja Morant's season-ending injury and trailing Golden State 3-1; can Luka Magic and the Mavs burn out the Suns; the unlikely source that changed the series for the Celtics in their tough series against the defending champion Bucks; Nick Hamilton of Nitecast Media joins the show to discuss the state of the Lakers after owner Jeanie Buss sat down with LA Times writer Bill Plaschke in a recent column about the issues of the Lakers this past season; how can the Lakers move on and are their championship days behind them; is new ownership needed?; is Jeanie too collaborative with the wrong people; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to talk about the Memphis Grizzlies squandering a chance to defeat the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 after Draymond Green was ejected for a flagrant-2 foul; did Draymond deserve that flagrant-2 call after a hard foul on Brandon Clarke?; is Sixers head coach Doc Rivers responsible for Joel Embiid's orbital fracture after leaving The Process and others in the game during a series blowout in Toronto?; is Giannis Antetokounmpo the best in the game as he carries the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks with Khris Middleton injured, the guys discuss their top-5 players in the game; 'All Things Lakers' - should the Lakers re-consider trading Russell Westbrook and keeping him for now?; talking Magic Johnson's 4-part docuseries 'They Call Me Magic' on Apple TV; and sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris discuss the Brooklyn Nets getting swept by the Boston Celtics and is Kevin Durant proving he might not have enough to actually "drive the bus" in Brooklyn; did Ben Simmons show a true lack of heart and competitive spirit disguised as mental and physical issues; are the Nets stuck with Kyrie Irving; is James Harden holding Philly back as the Raptors make it a 3-2 series, can The Beard lead Sixers with Embiid clearly hurt; will Doc Rivers make even more history?; did Ja Morant really deserve Most Improved Player or was it a make-up award?; could Donovan Mitchell be on his way out of Utah if Jazz are eliminated in first round; our own co-host Chaez Pearson admits he got it wrong with one legit Eastern Conference contender; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to talk about what LeBron James signing an extension with the Lakers means to the team; how the next coaching hire and the upcoming offseason moves could impact his decision to stay in LA or not; breaking down the NBA playoff first round series - which is the most fun series to watch; who are legitimate contenders for the NBA championship?; Jerry West taking legal action over his depiction in HBO series 'Winning Time - The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,' is it justified or is West being salty and bitter about a fictional character based on him; NBA News and Notes - can Suns still defeat the New Orleans Pelicans without Devin Booker; can Dallas survive without Luka Doncic; what can Ben Simmons bring to the Nets if activated in Game 4; was Kyrie Irving's fine of $50K for an obscene gesture to the Boston fans excessive; and our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the end of a disastrous season for the 2022 Los Angeles Lakers and where it all went wrong; why head coach Frank Vogel was shoved out the door moments after the last regular season game in Denver; Russell Westbrook's lack of accountability; GM Rob Pelinka's mistakes have led to the Lakers' culture taking a big hit, how can he change it?; special guest Nick Hamilton of Nitecast Media joins The Outlet Forum to discuss the state of the team, the issues of the squad, and what moves they can actually make for next season, including who should be the next head coach; discussing the Play-In tournament and NBA playoff predictions; and sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris discuss the Lakers officially being eliminated from Play-In tournament eligibility amidst a seven-game losing streak and LeBron James being sidelined the last two games that LA needed to stay alive; who's to blame for this catastrophe of a season, the worst in Laker history?; should LeBron and AD be shut down for the final games of the regular season; if Frank Vogel is likely fired, who should replace him as the next head coach; Magic Johnson weighed in on the Lakers' struggles this season and who should bear some responsibility for the team's issues; should LeBron's jersey be retired by the Lakers when his career is done; breaking down the recent episode of "Winning Time: The Rise of The Laker Dynasty"; NBA News and Notes - are the defending champion Bucks being overlooked; how far can the Sixers go; will the LA Clippers and Brooklyn Nets cause issues coming out of that Play-In tourney; and sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the Lakers chances of actually falling out of the Play-In tournament after some tough losses to New Orleans and Dallas on this road trip; should LeBron James consider shutting it down for the season after spraining his ankle recently on the same leg he has the sore knee; is it worth it to bring him and Anthony Davis back with only a handful of games left?; if AD comes back this weekend, what should the Lakers expect from him?; discussion of "Winning Time" episode 4 and some early impressions of the series thus far; NBA News and Notes - Can Brooklyn go on a run now that Kyrie Irving has been cleared to play home games at Barclays; who is likely to win MVP this year as the race tightens; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week; discussion of the 'Slap Heard Round The World' between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars
Chaez and Chris are talking about the Lakers successful 2-2 road trip winning two of their last three games including impressive wins against playoff bound Toronto and Cleveland; why are the Lakers playing better recently; LeBron James continues to play at an extremely high level and recently passing Karl Malone for number two on the NBA's all-time scoring list adding to his impressive legacy; should we all appreciate and respect LeBron's legacy more including posterizing his old pal and teammate Kevin Love in Cleveland; how will the Lakers do in the final 10 games and can they finally build some momentum heading into the Play-In game; NBA News and Notes - the impact of the regular season-ending injuries to Steph Curry and Ben Simmons and how it will affect their respective teams; did Jusuf Nurkic deserve to be fined after on-court incident with a disrespectful fan in Indiana; how the NBA should address these issues; our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to examine if the Lakers are actually quitting on this season even if they are still in the mix to be in the Play-In tournament; the awful starts against Phoenix and Toronto leave the team's effort and energy questionable at best; Lakers beat writer Kyle Goon of the Southern California News Group joins the show to talk about the state of the Lakers, how much blame should go to LeBron and others; should Anthony Davis come back with only weeks left in the regular season as well as his interesting comments toward the Suns; will Russell Westbrook trade go down as the worst in Lakers franchise history; does Russ still have support of teammates and coaches; NBA News and Notes - who's 50 or 60 point performance was most impressive this week; was Kevin Durant justified in calling out NYC Mayor Eric Adams for flawed vaccine mandates as it affects Kyrie Irving; does Draymond Green's return make Golden State a favorite again to win the west; our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris discuss Russell Westbrook responding to the threats made toward his family and the disrespect being put on his name with the nickname "Westbrick"; how much responsibility falls on his shoulders for the harsh criticism from the media and Lakers fans; have fans/media taken it too far as well?; how concerned should Lakers be about LeBron James' reoccurring knee soreness; could the Lakers fall out of the Play-In tournament with under 20 games left; NBA News and Notes - Sixers continue to roll with James Harden on board; Kevin Durant returns for Brooklyn, can they go on a run?; Spurs coach Gregg Popovich adds to legacy tying Don Nelson for most wins in NBA history as a head coach; our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the Lakers' very disappointing loss to the New Orleans Pelicans; the lack of heart, energy, and urgency with the Lakers doesn't sit right with the fans, were they justified booing their team at home?; how much blame does head coach Frank Vogel deserve and how much falls on the players; how far can this team go in the Play-In situation or will they fall out of the top-10; should GM Rob Pelinka consider trading either LeBron James or Anthony Davis this offseason as well as Russell Westbrook; Lakers sign vet guard DJ Augustin and forward Wenyan Gabriel while waiving center DeAndre Jordan; NBA News and Notes - Kyrie Irving close to playing home games in Brooklyn; are Joel Embiid and James Harden going to be an unstoppable duo and how far can the Sixers now go; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chris and Chaez are back to discuss Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and Klutch Sports being at odds after a recent report stating Rich Paul's agency was unhappy with Pelinka; could this mean LeBron James potentially leaves the Lakers sooner; could King James leave LA to play with his son Bronny; why Pelinka was right to stand pat at the trade deadline; rating the NBA All-Star weekend and the highs and lows of the weekend; was this worst dunk contest ever; what needs to change with the dunk contest; honoring the NBA's 75 greatest players, should more active players have shown up; Steph Curry the first to win the newly designed the Kobe Bryant Trophy for ASG MVP; LeBron hits game-winner; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to congratulate the LA Rams on their SB56 victory adding to LA as the City of Champions; they also discuss Lakers GM Rob Pelinka choosing to stand pat the NBA Trade Deadline last week, the right decision?; are Pelinka, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis on the same page; are the Lakers more organized or more dysfunctional in their front office?; AD's lack of aggression during three-game losing streak a look into the future?; can the Lakers survive the Play-In tourney and get into the playoffs?; NBA News & Notes - who won the Harden/Simmons blockbuster deal; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week;
Chaez and Chris return to discuss the Lakers' win OT over the New York Knicks over the weekend; how great LeBron James and Anthony Davis looked in that game especially after LBJ's injury; was Frank Vogel justified in benching Russell Westbrook in OT after an awful performance through 4 quarters; the star of Malik Monk continues to rise in a breakout season; can the Lakers front office pull off a deal before the NBA Trade Deadline on 2/10; NBA News and Notes - LaMelo Ball and Dejounte Murray replace Kevin Durant and Draymond Green in ASG, right decision?; who else should've gotten looked at; Pacers swingman Caris LeVert gets traded to Cleveland, is he the missing link for them; could we see a Harden/Simmons swap between Brooklyn and Philly?; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the Lakers' 2-4 Grammy road trip and 3-game losing streak to end it; AD returns and looks sharp but LeBron goes down and for how long; the Lakers' inability to close out quarters and games continues to haunt them; with 31 games left, can the Lakers move out of Play-In Tournament; NBA News and Notes - breaking the All-Star Game starters, did the fans get it right? Who was snubbed?; Sacramento Kings pull out of Ben Simmons trade talks with Philly, a mistake for Sixers?; our favorite social media posts of the week
Chris and Chaez discuss the Lakers' shaky weekend in Florida defeating the Orlando Magic but losing to the Miami Heat despite a huge 4th quarter comeback; did the team's fight show they're still fighting for Frank Vogel?; with Anthony Davis being upgraded to PROBABLE before Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets, what can Lakers expect from him after missing 5 weeks?; can AD rescue the Lakers with 35 games left?; special guests TPJ and Pavy from "Hoops N Brews" Podcast/HNB Media join "The Outlet Forum" to discuss the state of the Lakers and which teams can make a serious run come playoff time; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to discuss if the Lakers' win over the Utah Jazz was their best of the season; was a recent losing streak enough to put head coach Frank Vogel on a very hot seat; why the Lakers should or should not fire Vogel; is the upcoming return of Anthony Davis enough to save the Lakers's season (or Vogel's job); another setback for Kendrick Nunn; could THT be on the move; NBA News and Notes - Warriors struggling; Cavs surging; Nets lose KD; Indy loses Myles Turner; Steven Adams has Ja Morant's back in a recent tussle; sharing our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back talking about the Lakers 4-game winning streak against sub-.500 teams being fool's gold; what went wrong in their tough loss to the Memphis Grizzlies and can they make a second half season run after a very average first half; how much blame does Russell Westbrook deserve for the Lakers' issues and is his frustration starting to grow; LeBron James continues to carry the load but wasn't happy with the young Grizzlies in the loss; do the Lakers have enough to make a substantial trade; NBA News/Notes - how did Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson look in their season debuts; how legit are the Memphis Grizzlies on a 9-game winning streak and currently at number 4 in the West; our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are....BACK!! The dynamic duo hit the ground running in 2022 talking about the Lakers winning 3 of their last 4 but how convincing is it; LeBron James playing some of the best basketball in his career amidst torrid stretch; Russell Westbrook continues to triple-double but the turnovers and decision aren't improving; Lakers trade fan favorite Rajon Rondo to Cleveland, what does it mean for non-guaranteed deals like AB, Stanley Johnson, and Austin Reaves; NBA News and Notes - DeMar DeRozan makes history with consecutive game winners, MVP candidate?; what to expect when Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving return to their respective squads; should unvaccinated Kyrie been allowed to return?; our favorite social media posts of the week
"The Outlet Forum" has special guest co-host Johnny Camello filling in for Chaez Pearson and joining his brother Chris Camello to break down the Lakers' struggles over the weekend in Minnesota and Chicago, which included a COVID outbreak and another serious injury for Anthony Davis; how can the Lakers survive without AD for the next month; are Lakers fans burned out with his lack of health and consistency; what has Isaiah Thomas brought to the Lakers in his second stint; what can recently signed Jemerrio Jones bring to LA; a golden opportunity for G-Leaguers and vets during this COVID spike throughout the NBA; what's on our NBA holiday wish list with Christmas around the corner
Chaez and Chris are back to break down LeBron James' recent torrid stretch which earned him Western Conference Player of the Week honors; what LeBron said is responsible for his dominant performance over the Orlando Magic; is Anthony Davis' knee injury more serious than just soreness; why are the Lakers playing better without him in these last two games; could the Lakers be looking to make a deal to land Detroit Pistons' forward Jerami Grant; should they consider parting ways with THT in a potential trade; could the Chicago Bulls' COVID outbreak cause problems for the rest of the league; reacting to the new HBO Max miniseries "Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty" coming out next year; our favorite social media posts of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the Lakers' recent loss to their hallway rival LA Clippers; what went wrong in this game particularly in the 4th quarter; why can't the Lakers build any momentum; LeBron's different comments on Frank Vogel and ex-head coach Ty Lue, something or nothing?; the Staples Center era comes to an end for Crypto.com Arena, Chaez and Chris share their favorite memories with the old name; NBA news and notes - the Rockets on a 6-game winning streak, Portland GM Neil Olshey gets the boot, is a Blazers rebuild on the horizon; sharing our favorite social media post of the week
Chaez and Chris are back to talk about the Lakers' .500 ways barely defeating the Pistons after a triple OT loss to Sacramento; who's taking a large piece of the blame pie for the Lakers poor start; could Frank Vogel really be on the hot seat; did they figure out an identity that could help them go on a win streak; will AD get better as a leader and a shooter; were expectations too high for this flawed roster; NBA news and notes - Phoenix Suns continue to roll; Warriors looking like the best team in NBA; ex-Laker DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins to Bucks, what can he still do, how long can it last
Chaez and Chris are back to discuss the altercation that broke in Detroit between LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart; were their suspensions too harsh or not harsh enough; could this comeback win against the Pistons be the turning point they need after a slow start; are AD and Russ finally on the same page; critiquing Frank Vogel, is he on the hot seat; some NBA news and notes: Luke Walton fired from Sacramento, should he get another head coaching job in the NBA again; are the Phoenix Suns the best team in the league; what to expect from Klay Thompson as he nears his return; acknowledging some legends who have recently died
Chaez Pearson and Chris Camello are back on the scene and introduce "The Outlet Forum" Podcast, offering a unique, different perspective focusing on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA as a whole; this week they are discuss the Lakers' overtime win against the Charlotte Hornets; how Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis need to step up quickly and develop a more fluid chemistry with LeBron James injured; how Carmelo Anthony has quickly become a fan favorite with Lakers fans with his potent scoring; are coach Frank Vogel's questionable lineups and rotations part of their early season struggles on both ends; previewing the next 5-games for the Lakeshow