State Of The Lakers: Luka's Historic Start, Kessler's Impact, Backup Center + More (w/ Raj Chipalu)

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

4:19 Luka Doncic's historic start

10:14 Walker Kessler's two-way impact

20:19 First impressions of Austin Reaves as a No. 2

29:21 3-and-D wings impress early

39:41 Grimes, Mamu & Sexton

53:43 Subpar defensive start

1:00:54 Remaining needs (backup C, bigger starting wing?)

1:09:56 Q&A

1:30:33 Outro