Podcast Episodes

The Lakers Make a Big Show of Support for Luka Dončić Before the Start of Eurobasket

Episode 2442

He's signed the contract. He's not going anywhere anytime soon. But the Lakers certainly aren't resting on their laurels. 

As Slovenia prepares to start Eurobasket play Thursday afternoon against Pola…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Luka Dončić an Early Season MVP Favorite? And Will LeBron James Ask Lakers for Trade?

Episode 2441

One good way to measure how confident the NBA pundit class is in the Lakers is to look at offseason predictions around things like awards. 

And by that standard, the Lakers are doing ok. Luka Dončić f…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Did NBA 2K26 Rate Luka, LeBron and the Lakers Correctly? Plus... a Kobe Movie?

Episode 2440

For gamers, at least, it's a big day -- when the NBA 2K rankings start leaking out. (Big day for content creators, too, since it comes in the dog days of August.) 

So were the Game Gods appropriately …

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

The Speculation Around LeBron James Isn't Stopping Soon... Plus, Where are the New Player Rivalries?

Episode 2439

Apparently, the Golden State Warriors are not entirely out of the LeBron James business. 

Jake Fischer, who works for the outstanding Stein Line Substack, noted over the weekend how the interest in Le…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Sacramento Reportedly Wants to Dump Malik Monk. Should the Lakers Inquire?

Episode 2438

The Lakers are, barring something unexpected, considered to be set for training camp, in terms of the roster. 

But that said, is there the potential for anything unexpected? 

Sacramento is trying despe…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Are the Lakers Overrated or Underrated? Plus, LeBron's Next Milestone (and a crazy Kareem record)!

Episode 2437

The Lakers are in an interesting spot. On the one hand, they were dumped rather unceremoniously from the playoffs by the Timberwolves last spring. The perception, at least in some circles, is that th…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić Shines Against Great Britain, Dalton Knecht Falls in 2024 "Re-Draft"

Episode 2436

Everyone can exhale. 

After last weekend's injury scare for Luka Donćić, he was indeed back in action on Tuesday in Slovenia's Eurobasket prep exhibition against Great Britain. Just being healthy enou…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Does Rui Hachimura Have a Future In Los Angeles? Can Redick Maximize Luka, LeBron and Reaves?

Episode 2435

As promising as the pairing of Luka Dončić with LeBron James and Austin Reaves seemed following last winter's trade, the Lakers never really managed to find a great rhythm, or post the type of produc…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Luka Dončić Has Injury Scare (But Should Be Fine), and Pat Riley Gets a Statue

Episode 2434

The Lakers got their first big scare of the offseason, when Luka Dončić had to leave this weekend's game for Slovenia against Latvia (after lighting up the Latvians in the first half). It made for so…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Schedule Reaction Show! Did the Lakers Catch Any Big Breaks? Plus Other Highlights

Episode 2433

It's not exactly the summer equivalent of Christmas Day -- that's the start of free agency -- but without question Schedule Drop Day is always a big one in NBA circles. Who's on TV the most? Where ar…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago