The LeBron James/Anthony Davis Lakers have a title under their belt, and good years still to come. But with young stars rising fast all over the NBA, and particularly in the Western Conference, are teams tugging at that championship window and closing it faster than expected? we discuss. Plus.... Listener emails! Is Kyle Kuzma part of the core going forward? Did the Lakers have a little too much depth last year?

Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: The Kamenetzkys entered this season thinking the Lakers' window for contention was pretty wide. For various reasons, they examine whether it's closing faster than expected.

SEGMENT 2: Mailbag time! Two listeners ask about Kuzma's place with the Lakers moving forward. Is he still considered a core member of the team, or does his fit feel more tenuous?

SEGMENT 3: More mailbag! Another listener wonders whether the Lakers actually had too much depth for their own good, especially when it comes to defining roles.

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