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Do the Lakers Have a Playoffs Problem? Plus, Time to Give Russell Westbrook His Flowers

Also, the news that J. Cole is joining a pro basketball team in Africa has Raja and Logan wondering who the best rappers turned hoopers are

By Logan Murdock and Raja Bell
Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Lakers Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images


Lani Renaldo takes Raja to task for his opinions about Dunkin’ (1:00). Then, Raja and Logan get into the Lakers’ current problems and whether Anthony Davis has what it takes to lead the team to another championship (3:57). Plus, it’s time to give Russell Westbrook some credit for his triple-doubles (28:11), and the news that J Cole is joining a pro basketball team in Africa has Raja and Logan wondering who the best rappers turned hoopers are (47:21).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell
Guest: Lani Renaldo
Producer: Sasha Ashall
Additional Production: Kaya McMullen

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