Podcast Episodes

Luka Dončić's 44 Point Triple-Double, Big 4th Quarter Give Lakers a Win Over Utah

Episode 2540

The Lakers seemed content just to run with Utah and try to exchange buckets for a while. The first half in particular was some of the worst defense you'll see at the NBA level. 

After the break, thoug…

Published on 2 weeks ago

JJ Wants More Defense From Luka and LeBron. Plus, Banshees Offense and Ayton Out vs. Jazz

Episode 2539

The Lakers have a sneaky-tough game in Utah Thursday against a Jazz team that has righted the ship after an awful start to the year. LA, still without Austin Reaves, will also be short Deandre Ayton,…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA Trade Season Has Officially Kicked Off. Where Do the Lakers Stand?

Episode 2538

December 15 is a big day in the NBA, as the vast majority of players who moved in the offseason become eligible to be traded. Many around the league consider it the unofficial kickoff of "trade seaso…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Will Jarred Vanderbilt Stay in the Rotation? Can the Lakers Resurrect Dalton Knecht's Value?

Episode 2537

The Lakers found a fun formula against the Phoenix Suns Sunday, one that lifted their defensive energy and built up a big fourth quarter lead. (We're ignoring the part about how they gave all of it a…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

The Lakers Get Crazy 116-114 Win over Suns, Led by Energy from Deandre Ayton, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaxson Hayes

Episode 2536

That game was bananas, but in the end, the Lakers win. 

116-114 was the final, as the Suns and Lakers went back and forth with some wild runs, an individual rivalry that got super heated betwen LeBron…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Is JJ Redick Coaching the Team He Wants, or the Team He Has?

Episode 2535

The Lakers got thumped by San Antonio on Wednesday, and in what is becoming a trend for this Lakers squad, when they lose, they lose. 

But this loss, more than others, seems to have created significan…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Too Slow Lakers Lose Big to San Antonio, 132-119. Austin Reaves Struggles Again...

Episode 2533

The Lakers have been eliminated from NBA Cup play, losing to San Antonio in the quarterfinals Wednesday night at Crypto. 

There wasn't much to love in this one. The Lakers got off to a decent enough s…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

BONUS EPISODE: Redick, Ayton Discuss The Lakers' Strong Late-Game Defense

Episode 2532

Twenty-three games into the season, by and large, the Lakers have been a fairly unimpressive defensive team. It's not necessarily a shock, given a roster that doesn't feature many plus-defenders, par…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

The Lakers Are at Full Strength Vs. San Antonio, Plus Rich Paul Speaks Candidtly about LeBron, Lakers

Episode 2531

Wednesday night's game against the Spurs at Crypto.com isn't just big because it's a Cup quarterfinal, and a victory means more $ for players and coaches with a chance for even bigger checks. It's al…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Is LeBron James Back After a Big Game on Sunday? Plus, Why Have the Lakers Been so Clutch?

Episode 2530

LeBron James bounced back with a huge game Sunday in Philadelphia. Does that mean he's back? What exactly does "back" mean for LeBron this year? Will it look different than last year? Than years befo…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago