With all the hoopla and shiny objects providing constant distractions during trade SZN and free agency SZN, it became easy to forget the Lakers still haven't worked out an extension for head coach Frank Vogel. Given that he led the team to a title two seasons ago... what's up with that? The Kamenetzkys discuss a recent article from The Athletic's Bill Oram detailing the coach's current lame duck status, then offer some thoughts on the potential reasons for the delay. Obviously, it could be nothing more than delayed housekeeping, with other issues (the Russell Westbrook trade, filling out a new roster) reasonably taking a higher priority. But is this possibly indicative of a lacking commitment to Vogel? After all, he wasn't even close to the team's first choice during the hiring search, and if you're into dot connecting and narrative following, new lead assistant coach David Fizdale is a respected, experienced presence with a close relationship to LeBron James. There's also questions of money, the front office's worldview on coaching in general, etc.

Could be something. Could be nothing. But the longer Vogel remains in a contract year, particularly during the actual season, the more speculation will run rampant. And given all the complications of a new, potentially awkwardly matched big three and a supporting cast fully turned over, that's not an ideal scenario.

Plus, the center rotation appears theoretically settled with Marc Gasol, Dwight Howard and Anthony Davis likely playing the bulk of important minutes at the five. But are the Lakers fully committed to keeping Gasol?

Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: The Kamenetzkys discuss Vogel remaining in a contract year, which strikes them as surprising and curious.

SEGMENT 2: More on Vogel's situation. Is it possible the Lakers are having second thoughts about a commitment?

SEGMENT 3: What will the center rotation look like?

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