PART 1: Should Anthony risk a little optimism?

Anthony makes a big announcement about Hook episodes from now on and offers up the latest about the Lakers' injuries. Then, he and Aaron dive into a few fun topics given the basketball they've watched so far this season. Is this start sustainable? Who has impressed the guys the most? Boy, aren't we glad the Lakers didn't trade Austin Reaves for Dejounte Murray? Plus a little Q&A.

This channel just got better. Anthony and Aaron explain how.

The guys wrap up their conversation about why the Lakers offense is so overwhelming, then dive into the players they've been most impressed by so far.

Anthony nervously throws out a take he's shared privately about how LeBron would impact this Lakers team. Aaron (also somewhat nervously) agrees. The guys wrap with a little Q&A.

Anthony offers up the latest reporting on Luka Doncic's ankle as well as what he'd heard to that point about Austin Reaves. He also explained what the team will need to do with either/both miss time. From there, the show was the audience's.

Word is Luka shouldn't miss much (if any) time, but Austin Reaves' injury situation is a little more complicated.

Anthony explains how backup centers used to work, compared to where the position is now -- all in an effort to explain why it's still important the Lakers figure that spot out.

The Lakers took care of business against the Bucks to keep the incredible pace they've set so far this season, but it came at a cost.

Anthony breaks down a ho-hum blowout and the reacts to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves' injuries.

Luka and Austin both went down with injuries and, while neither looked too alarming, the Lakers' upcoming schedule actually might lend itself to getting them some rest. Anthony takes a look at their upcoming slate to explain why.