Lakers Lounge

FULL: Spurs-Thunder lessons, Lakers mailbag

The finals matchup is set. The Spurs upset the Thunder. The league feels different now than it was a couple weeks ago. Anthony reacts to all of it, then dives into a mailbag focused on closing the gap between where the Lakers are and where the Spurs appear to be going.

PART 1: Lakers' buy-low approach; Spurs-Thunder lessons

Anthony answers a quick question about the Lakers' approach to finding value in free agency and how that might change over time. He also starts a conversation about how this WCF oddly made him more confident in the Luka-led Lakers.

PART 2: Spurs-Thunder felt like it changed the makeup of the NBA

Anthony enjoyed that WCF and found himself thinking throughout the series that it might be a league-altering event. He explains that, then discusses a buy-low wing who a listener is hoping might be available from Milwaukee.

PART 3: It's feeling like a dark horse team might trade for Giannis

The price on Giannis has fallen far enough that Anthony kinds wondering if we'll see a repeat of what Toronto did with Kawhi. He explains that theory, then wraps up the final couple questions of a packed Q&A.

FULL: Adam Silver takes on tanking, leaves flopping alone; Impact on Lakers, Giannis

Anthony gives his thoughts on the anti-tanking measures the NBA took and what they say about the things Adam Silver cares about. He also has an epiphany about the kind of league Silver is working toward.