Podcast Episodes

Austin Reaves Scores 51 as the Lakers Beat Kings, Luka Dončić Out at Least a Week

Episode 2490

Sunday started with bad news, as the Lakers learned that Luka Dončić will miss the next week (at least) with a sprained finger on his left hand, and a lower body contusion. While the Lakers arent' re…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Luka Dončić Scores 49, Lakers Beat Minnesota 128-110 for First Win of the Season

Episode 2489

Now THAT'S more like it. 

After a bad opening to the season on Tuesday against Golden State, the Lakers raised their level against a very good Minnesota team and bounced back with their first win of t…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

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 2 months, 1 week 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 2 months, 2 weeks 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 2 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 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 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 2 weeks ago