Podcast Episodes

Are the Lakers Wasting the Preseason? Plus, LeBron Teases "Decision of All Decisions"

Episode 2473

The Lakers have lost their first two preseason games. More significant than the scores, though, are the names in the box score. Luka Dončić and LeBron James both sat out the weekend's games, as did M…

Published on 3 months ago

Lakers Fall to 0-2 In Preseason, Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent Play Well, Look Healthy

Episode 2472

Overall, JJ Redick was happier with the effort in Sunday's 111-103 loss to the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco than he was with the preseason opening loss to Phoenix on Friday. 

And again, the …

Published on 3 months ago

BONUS EPISODE: Sloppy, Poor Shooting Lakers Lose Preseason Opener, 103-81

Episode 2471

The Lakers opened the preseason without a lot of rotation players in uniform (no Luka Dončić, LeBron James, Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent), and it certainly looked liked they missed them. 

While there…

Published on 3 months ago

JJ Redick Emphasizing "Championship" Fitness, Plus Preseason Game 1 Preview

Episode 2470

It's been a mantra for JJ Redick since the Lakers lost Game 5 against the Timberwolves in the first round of last year's playoffs—everyone needs to come back with championship level fitness. 

At the t…

Published on 3 months ago

Rotation Questions: Where Do Jarred Vanderbilt, Jake LaRavia and Dalton Knecht Fit In?

Episode 2469

The Lakers open the preseason on Friday, and while there are plenty of issues to work out, and plenty of time to do it, it's not too early to get a feel for what the rotation could look like. 

Luka Do…

Published on 3 months ago

LeBron James Nursing Injury, Lakers Season Opener in Jeopardy

Episode 2468

After a really fun first day of school (Media Day) the Lakers got down to work on Tuesday, and some of the shine came off the apple fairly quickly. 

Why? Health. 

First, LeBron James sat out with what …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Luka Is Ready to Lead, LeBron Is Excited and Ayton Sees the Opportunity

Episode 2467

Monday was the official start of the 2025-26 Lakers season, as Media Day hit El Segundo. 

It was a low key, mellow affair, with no drama to speak of, and little news to be made. This is a good thing, …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Lakers Media Day Preview! Plus, Will Rui Hachimura Get a Contract Extension?

Episode 2466

It's finally here, people! The 2025-26 season for the LA Lakers kicks off today with Media Day. In less than a week, the Lakers will be playing preseason games. 

And while they don't open as favorites…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

NBA SQUAD: Rockets Fred VanVleet Injury Nightmare, Media Day Wishes, Can the Thunder Level Up Again

Episode 2465

It's time for another episode of the NBA Squad! Today we are breaking down the Houston Rockets' nightmare Fred VanVleet injury, what we want to see from NBA Media Days, whether or not the Oklahoma Ci…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Lakers Give JJ Redick a Contract Extension, Want LeBron to Finish His Career as a Laker

Episode 2464

The Lakers braintrust met the media on Thursday ahead of next week's kickoff of training camp. As is his custom, Rob Pelinka opened with a sort of state of the union. Talked about the positive summer…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago