The Lakers Are Annoying Again – The Drive – 7/2

Jul 2, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:30 am

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17:  Earvin "Magic" Johnson, president of basketball operations of the Los Angele...

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Earvin "Magic" Johnson, president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers, watches action during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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Hour 1

Segment 1: Carmichael Dave recaps his weekend and the result of too much ice cream at the movies.

Segment 2: Dave and Kyle recap the top headlines from the weekend, including the free agency moves for LeBron James and Paul George, along with the lack of action from the Kings.

Segment 3: The guys take a deeper look at LeBron signing with the Lakers.

Segment 4: Dave and Kyle debate whether Kings fans should pull for the Warriors or Lakers if they meet in the Western Conference Finals.

Hour 2

Segment 1: The second hour opens with a look at the dramatic talent imbalance between the Eastern and Western Conferences in the NBA.

Segment 2: In Threefer Madness, the guys answer questions about the new hierarchy in the West, NBA free agency and the trade deadline, and Harry Giles’ Summer League debut.

Segment 3: Dave and Kyle take calls about the Kings place in the NBA free agency hierarchy and how fans are reacting to the LeBron move to LA.

Hour 3

Segment 1: TV voice of the Kings Grant Napear joins the show at the top of the hour to discuss the Kings’ upcoming Summer League action in Sacramento.

Segment 2: Dave takes more calls about the Lakers signing LeBron James.

Segment 3: The guys give a World Cup update and have some fun with Russia’s call of their game-winning penalty kick save from Sunday.

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