Podcast Episodes

Is Jarred Vanderbilt Going to be Healthy for the Lakers to Start the Season?

Episode 2068

All summer long, Lakers fans have been talking about the value of Jarred Vanderbilt, which was driven home by his inability to stay on the floor last year. With (basically) the same team returning th…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

NBA Exec Says the Lakers Should Get Zach LaVine. Plus, the Best Non-HOF Lakers!

Episode 2067

The Lakers are, most observers believe, stuck. They don't have a lot of stuff to trade - not that other teams want, at least - nor are there all that many players out there to acquire. Not without gi…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

More Milestones Coming for LeBron. Plus, Do the Lakers Have the Right Kind of Continuity?

Episode 2066

By now, everyone is used to  LeBron James doing incredible things made even more incredible by his age (pushing 40) and mileage in the league. The man has put in a LOT of minutes. But as he approache…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Mailbag! Can the Post-LeBron Lakers Be Rebuilt Around Anthony Davis? Plus, Dwight, Phil Handy Criticize Pelinka

Episode 2065

The Lakers have long maintained that Anthony Davis would be the core of the team once LeBron James hangs it up. They've certainly made the financial investment to back it up. 

But in this week's mailb…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Magic Johnson and Jeanie Buss Request Patience for JJ Redick From Lakers Fans

Episode 2064

Magic Johnson spoke to Jim Hill and KCAL 9 in Los Angeles, and while he was optimistic about the direction the team is going, he also preached patience to Lakers fans when it comes to new head coach …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Shaq Says LeBron Should Defer to Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves for the Lakers. Is He Right?

Episode 2063

The Lakers need to get LeBron James through the regular season with as little wear and tear as possible. 

Easier said than done, obviously, given the challenging nature of the West, and the grind of a…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

A Preview of the Lakers, Kings and the Pacific Division.

Episode 2062

With the offseason winding down and the trades of any real substance presumably done, we're able to take stock of where the Lakers stand against teams around the Western Conference, and even more spe…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Report: Lakers "Keeping an Eye on Luka Doncic." Is the Future Prioritized Over LeBron?

Episode 2061

The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor has noted a couple of times throughout the offseason that the Lakers are keeping an eye on Luka Doncic, should something sour in his relationship with the Dallas Mavericks…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Was Re-Signing Max Christie a Mistake for the Lakers? Plus, Christian Wood Vows a Big Season!

Episode 2060

Most Lakers fans were quite pleased when the team re-signed young forward Max Christie to a four year, $32 million dollar deal this offseason. It's seen as one of the few bright spots in an otherwise…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Are Rob Pelinka and the Lakers Squandering LeBron's Final Seasons? Guest, Michael Pina (The Ringer)

Episode 2059

For Lakers fans, the Olympics were a bittersweet event. 

On the one hand, Anthony Davis, and especially LeBron James, played some great basketball. They won a gold medal. James, pushing 40, was named …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago