Summary: The Lakers' roster has taken shape, and the youngsters are in Vegas for some Summer League action. Before too long, the season will be upon us and for the first time since the "super-team" debacle, we could be treated to 82 games' worth of genuine intrigue and stakes, even with the playoffs an unlikely destination. It would be a nice change of pace. The show can be heard by clicking on the module and a list of talking points can be found below. Among the high points: * OUR TOP STORY: With Brandon Bass, Roy Hibbert, and Lou Williams now officially in the fold, the roster is more or less complete, save an unexpected turn of events. We share our thoughts on this year's squad. * HEADLINES: With the free agency dust now settled, we examine the winners and losers of the offseason. * OUR ALMOST TOP STORY: Led by the trio of D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle, and Jordan Clarkson, this year's summer league squad may be the most anticipated in Lakers history. Safe to say, they haven't played up to the hype. In particular, Russell and Randle have periodically struggled. How concerned should fans be over this showing? * OUR NOT SPORTS STORIES: First, it's been announced that Bill Cosby and Donald Trump, despite recent controversies, will not lose their stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Plus, the sun is apparently about to run out. No. Seriously (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/van-winkles/winter-is-coming-scientis_b_7787664.html?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592). * PERSON OF INTEREST: Or "persons," more accurately. Batman and Superman, who'll square off next summer in 'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.' (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2975590/) The new trailer is out (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WWzgGyAH6Y), and quite frankly, we don't get it. * AAK!!! Keeping with the POI theme, we address a series of summer movie-themed questions. What is our favorite "ceviche and Corona" summer movie? What's our all-time favorite summer movie-going experience? Will 'Ant-Man' continue Marvel's string of box office smashes? Plus, our thoughts on 'Boyhood,' which actually was a summer movie (and in its own right, a huge hit) last year. * RECOMMENDED READING: 'The Best Team Money Can Buy, (http://www.amazon.com/Best-Team-Money-Can-Buy/dp/1476776296/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1437022366&sr=1-1&keywords=the+best+team+money+can+buy)" (http://www.amazon.com/Best-Team-Money-Can-Buy/dp/1476776296/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1437022366&sr=1-1&keywords=the+best+team+money+can+buy)Molly Knight's deep dive into the Dodgers' tumultuous 2014 season. The book is getting fantastic reviews, and Molly is a great writer and our friend, so we're urging everyone to pick up a copy.
