The boys are back with the Lakers off to a quick start after the All-Star Break, and LeBron and Co. are going to have to keep the train rolling without its caboose with Anthony Davis set to miss at least another few weeks. The Lakers have a fast and furious second-half schedule, so continued production from Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Talen Horton-Tucker will be paramount to supporting sustainable success. Ethan and JC dive into the Lakers options on the trade and buyout market, analyze AD’s extended absence, and delve into the bench depth as the second half of the campaign gets underway.

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