Podcast Episodes

Is Gabe Vincent a Mismatch Magnet? Could Marcus Smart Help the Lakers "Set the Rules?"

Episode 2488

The Lakers have a host of things to figure out ahead of tonight's game at the Crypt against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Not just because Minnesota is back in town after summarily dispatching the purp…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

What Did the Lakers Learn From the Warriors Loss? Plus, LeBron James' Body Language

Episode 2487

First things first -- Luka Dončić participated in Wednesday's practice, and according to JJ Redick seems fine following what looked like a groin/hip thing suffered late in Tuesday's loss to Golden St…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Luka Dončić Scores 43, But LAKERS DOOM THEMSELVES In 119-109 Loss to Warriors

Episode 2486

The Lakers weren't great in the preseason, so in that sense, Tuesday's 119-109 opening night loss to the Warriors shouldn't be all that surprising. But in a game where Luka Dončić delivered 43 points…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

Lakers vs. Warriors, Opening Night! Plus, Why Luka Dončić Raises LA's Ceiling More Than Anyone Else

Episode 2485

The Lakers open the season tonight! The real games begin. It's Lakers vs. Warriors, on Peacock! (Something new for this year, and an early taste of a new TV arrangement for the NBA.) 

The Warriors are…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Is JJ Redick Going to Start Gabe Vincent In the Regular Season? Good Idea or Bad Idea?

Episode 2484

JJ Redick threw the Lakers socialsphere a curveball in Friday's preseason finale, choosing to start guard Gabe Vincent in the open spot vacated by LeBron James's early season injury. This, when most …

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA SEASON PREVIEW: Lakers outlook for the Western Conference

Episode 2483

Hosts Nick Angstadt (Locked On Mavs), Joe Mullinax (Locked On Grizzlies), Rylan Stiles (Locked On Thunder), Ben Beecken (Locked On Wolves), Matt Moore (Locked On Nuggets), Jackson Gatlin (Locked On R…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Luka Dončić (31/5/9) Dominates, but Lakers Lose Preseason Finale to Kings, 117-116

Episode 2482

Luka Dončić looks ready for the season to start, dropping 31 points, five rebounds and nine assists on the visiting Sacramento Kings on Friday in the final game of the preseason for the Lakers, but i…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

What will we Learn from the Lakers' Final Preseason Game? Plus, Is Marcus Smart a Big Risk?

Episode 2481

The Lakers are down to one more preseason game, tonight at the Crypt vs. the Sacramento Kings. 

It will be the "dress rehearsal" JJ Redick has referenced for a few days. The hope, it had seemed, was t…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Report: LeBron James Targeting Mid-November Return... Plus, the Lakers lose to Dallas.

Episode 2480

First things first: As suspected, LeBron James is hoping to return around mid-November, this from ESPN's Shams Charania. This timetable would have him missing about 15 games, which all things conside…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Luka Dončić to Make Preseason Debut Tonight, Lakers Get First "Dress Rehearsal"

Episode 2478

It's been a disjointed preseason for the Lakers, with critical players in and out (or in the case of LeBron James, just out) of the lineup, whether in practices or in the first three exhibition games…

Published on 3 weeks ago