Andy's still out, but that's ok! Jacob Rude, the fantastic writer for Silver Screen and Roll joins the show. We start with Thomas Bryant, returning to the Lakers after a few years in Washington. As a former Indiana Hoosier, Jacob (who also hosts Locked On Hoosiers), Bryant has been a player he's followed closely. What exactly can the Lakers expect from the guy in his return? What's different about Bryant now vs. the guy the Lakers drafted. Is he going to start?

From there, it's on to Russell Westbrook. He has a new agent, Jeff Schwartz, who certainly represents a host of big players across the NBA, and has also negotiated a ton of buyouts. That, no question, got people's attention. Will that be relevant before the season starts? Does Jacob think the Lakers should give it a try, or just cut bait? What about the potential trades? Is Kyrie worth waiting for, or should the Lakers pull the trigger on Indiana (Buddy Hield and Myles Turner)?

Finally, Jeanie Buss's Twitter feed was hacked, and the results were predictably hilarious. And what will come of LeBron James and his extension? How long will he let this play out?

HOSTS: Brian Kamenetzky, with Guest Jacob Rude

SEGMENT 1: A scouting report on Thomas Bryant. Welcome back, big man!

SEGMENT 2: Russell Westbrook has a new agent. Is that important, and why?

SEGMENT 3: Jeanie Buss was hacked! LeBron James has an extension coming... if he wants it.

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