Best Christie Buss Podcasts (2024)

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LeBron Leads Team USA to Gold Medal Game. Plus Vincent, Hood-Schifino Should be Healthy for the Lakers 34:07

4h ago34:07

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It wasn't easy, but Team USA got it done on Thursday, thanks to a huge fourth quarter comeback that eliminated Serbia and sent the Americans to the Gold Medal game vs. France. Final score, 95-91. Not terribly surprising, but in the middle of it all was LeBron James. Yep, the oldest guy on the team was arguably its best player throughout (at least t…

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43.5 Wins? LeBron for MVP? Davis for DPOY? Knecht for ROY? FanDuel's 2024-25 Odds for the Lakers 34:51

1d ago34:51

34:51

The betting markets aren't necessarily a perfect way to measure or forecast an NBA season. After all, they're created with gamblers in mind, encouraging them to put their money in spots where maybe it shouldn't go. Remember, that includes casual fans, not just hard core NBA enthusiasts. But given how awards work, they're also a pretty decent shorth…

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Can Anthony Davis Move Back to Power Forward for the Lakers? Plus, Team USA Rolls On... 31:59

2d ago31:59

31:59

As Lakers fans watch Anthony Davis and LeBron James help push Team USA deeper into the Olympic hoops tourney, there's a lot of chatter among online purple and gold fans about how Davis is performing, and the way he's playing. Paired often with another great defensive center in Bam Adebayo, Davis looks at times much more like the old PF he was when …

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More Reasons Not to Trade Rui for Jerami Grant, plus the Lakers Fill Out JJ Redick's Coaching Staff 29:39

3d ago29:39

29:39

Last week, Mike Richman from Locked On Blazers helped explain why trading for Portland forward Jerami Grant, while at least a somewhat defensible idea on paper, was much less positive for the Lakers in practice. Well, it seems like that's the consensus among NBA execs, as well. Reporting from Sean Deveaney, writing for Heavy.com, confirms the conse…

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The Lakers Unveil a Statue Honoring Kobe and Gigi Bryant, and Women's Sports. 31:49

5d ago31:49

31:49

The Lakers on Friday unveiled a new statue outside Crypto.com Arena, honoring Kobe and Gianna Bryant. It is, as you might suspect, very different from the other statues and honoraries in the plaza outside the arena. But it's not just the presentation — capturing that iconic photo of the two courtside following Kobe's retirement — but also because u…

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How Much Can Max Christie Improve the Lakers? What about a healthy Vanderbilt and Vincent? 30:28

8d ago30:28

30:28

Among the more confounding of Darvin Ham's habits in the mind of many Lakers fans was his unwillingness to give steady minutes to Max Christie, even if the team seemed to need some of his skill set at different points throughout the season. Well, having signed an four-year, $32 million contract this offseason, Christie is going to play. Now it's a …

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Anthony Davis Starts for Team USA, Coach K Explains Why JJ Redick Will Be a Great Coach 31:29

9d ago31:29

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The biggest controversy to this point for Team USA, whether in their pre-Olympic training or the time spent in Paris, has centered around Joel Embiid, and his poor play (in a vacuum, and especially compared to the other centers on the roster). Wednesday against South Sudan, coach Steve Kerr sat Embiid down. For the whole game. That meant more oppor…

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Listeners Weight In on Jerami Grant Trade Rumors, Criticize Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss 33:28

10d ago33:28

33:28

The Lakers have done nothing this offseason. No trades, no signings. Nothing. So when there's one guy who is seemingly available for the type of haul the Lakers can actually satisfy, it's worth a conversation about whether it's a good idea. That's the state of things with Portland forward Jerami Grant. For Tuesday's show, Mike Richman of Locked On …

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Should the Lakers Trade for Jerami Grant? Would He Improve the Defense? A Scouting Report! 32:50

10d ago32:50

32:50

The Lakers have, just in case you've been sleeping through the summer, done as close to nothing as a team can assuming they actually participate in the Draft. No free agent signings. No trades. Nothing. And aside from Zach LaVine, who Chicago can't seem to get rid of but has very, very little buzz around him (not just with the Lakers, but everywher…

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LeBron Dominates Vs. Serbia for Team USA, and Tyus Jones to Suns. Did the Lakers Miss Out? 32:04

12d ago32:04

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Sunday, the US Men's National Team scored an impressive win over Serbia to kick off their run at the Paris Olympics. A big reason for that success was LeBron James, who scored 21 points, and added nine rebounds and seven assists and a steal in only 27 minutes. The dude was dominant. And this against high end competition. LeBron was often the best p…

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Lakers Over/Under 2024-25 Win Totals Projections, and Questions about the Rotation. 34:55

14d ago34:55

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Brian's last day of vacation and in his place is friend of the show Jovan Buha, Lakers beat writer for The Athletic and host of the podcast, Buha's Block. After recounting the vibe in Las Vegas towards Bronny James during Summer League, Jovan digs into the 43.5 win over/under for next seasons' Lakers, set by our friends over at FanDuel. Does Jovan …

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KCP says the Lakers should have beaten the Nuggets, and LeBron/Davis/Rui's Olympics So Far 33:52

15d ago33:52

33:52

Brian's still on vacation, so today we're joined in his place by Matt Peralta from Lakers Nation, a site and show with as big of a reach among Lakers fans as Locked On Lakers. As such, it felt useful to talk with Matt to get his take on how Lakers fans are feeling about an offseason where LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been provided no new fac…

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What Moves are the Lakers Willing to Make, and Jeanie Buss' Patience with Rob Pelinka. 35:31

16d ago35:31

35:31

Brian remains on vacation, so L.A. Times Lakers beat writer Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) is in the house! We begin by talking about how the Lakers front office feels internally about the roster, as it currently stands. Are LeBron James and Anthony Davis in a position to compete at the highest level and how do they evaluate what assets they're willin…

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Is the CBA Preventing the Lakers From Making Trades, and How They Define "Player Development?" 35:56

17d ago35:56

35:56

Brian remains on vacation, so today's guest spot is taken by Aaron Larusel (@AaronLarsuel), who's worked with many NBA teams and currently is a consultant with the Lakers. Fans are dying to see new pieces added around LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but thus far, it's been slow goings. Is this a Lakers or a "whole league" thing? Aaron offers insigh…

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An Assessment of the Lakers' Offseason, and a Reasonable Discussion about Bronny James 33:59

18d ago33:59

33:59

Brian is out of town, so it's a week of awesome guests. We kick things Claire de lune (The Guardian, Tiny Deaths) stops by to talk about the state of the Lakers. Other than drafting Bronny James and Dalton Knecht, the Lakers have made no additions to the roster, which is essentially unchanged. How big of a problem is this... now? Is there a timelin…

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Knecht, Bronny, Castleton Lead Summer Lakers, Plus a Scouting Report on assistant Lindsey Harding 33:54

21d ago33:54

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The Summer Lakers were a rough watch for five games or so, but over the last two? A lot more fun! Thursday, the SPL crew won its second straight game, beating the Summer Cavs in a nailbiter. They were led by Dalton Knecht, Bronny James and Colin Castleton. Knecht is the only guy in the group expected to play a regular role on the big club, and he c…

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Has the Lakers' Brand Lost Its Mystique? Plus, the SPL Lakers Finally Win!!! 31:35

22d ago31:35

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The disappointment with missing out on Gary Trent Jr. for a minimum contract continued into Wednesday, at least on the show's YouTube page. Beyond all the contextual reasons why Trent might choose the Bucks over the Lakers -- cleaner fit, bigger role, chemistry with Dame, etc. -- there is a feeling that the Lakers simply can't lure players the way …

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Gary Trent Jr. Signs With Bucks as Lakers Remain in Limbo. Plus, Jaylen Brown and Bronny. 34:09

24d ago34:09

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For much of the offseason, the inability of the Lakers to make anything happen with the roster has been a point of frustration for fans. But then again, there were always extenuating circumstances. Contextually, the Lakers either couldn't offer the right role, the right money, or the right role with the right money. They lack trade pieces teams see…

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Anthony Davis Dominates for Team USA vs. Australia, Redick Explains Not Voting AD for All-Defense 32:38

25d ago32:38

32:38

The US Men's National Team typically has some games in their prep for Olympic competition that give people reason to worry. Monday vs. Australia, they had just that, squeaking by the Aussies by six. People didn't like the results, but if you're just focused on the Lakers, it's harder to complain. Anthony Davis once again had an excellent game in re…

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JJ Redick Talks Lakers Offense, Player Development. Plus, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. 33:25

25d ago33:25

33:25

As it becomes more likely that the Lakers will head to training camp with the roster as currently constructed, more focus is being put on how new head coach JJ Redick might manage those players. What could the Lakers look like offensively? How will they look to improve their player development? What does that mean, beyond just working with the youn…

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Anthony Davis Dominates in Team USA v. Canada, and are the Lakers Waiting on... Lauri Markkanen? 33:04

29d ago33:04

33:04

Well, if Anthony Davis and LeBron James are going to play in the Olympics - scaring many Lakers fans in the process - they might as well look good. And man alive, did Davis do just that on Wednesday in Vegas against Team Canada. 10 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals and four blocks in only 19 minutes. That's some serious production. So wh…

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Should Lakers Fans Be Excited to See LeBron and Anthony Davis Play for Team USA? (Or Prefer Rather They Rest?) 32:41

30d ago32:41

32:41

On the one hand, it's obviously an honor to represent your country in the Olympics. You can't begrudge players for taking advantage of the opportunity to play when its given. And no question, LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both worthy of a spot on the roster. So kudos to them, go bring home a gold medal. On the other... those guys have a lot of…

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#130 Building Thought Habits with Amy Kemp 33:11

3d ago33:11

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Meet Amy Kemp! Amy Kemp is the owner and CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc. In her work within this growing company, Amy helps leaders and business professionals understand how deeply thought habits impact every part of their work and lives. As a certified Habit Finder coach, Amy has led over 400 female business leaders through a four-month small group engageme…

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LeBron James Says the Lakers Aren't Far Off From Title Contention. Is He Right? 30:19

1M ago30:19

30:19

There is tremendous frustration among Lakers fans about the inactivity in the offseason to this point. That much is clear. But how much has that frustration colored the view of how good the team actually is? The Lakers were a very, very un-fun squad last year. There was a poor vibe around the team for most of the year, and that sucked a lot of life…

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Why It's Harder Than It Looks for Rob Pelinka to Create Space on the Lakers Roster. 31:41

1M ago31:41

31:41

The Lakers would love to improve their standing in the Western Conference, which would likely require figuring out how to drop some of the lesser players on the 15 man roster. Easy enough to dump a guy like Cam Reddish on another team, tossing in a second rounder for their trouble, right? Well, not really. The Lakers don't have a lot of second roun…

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LeBron Discusses New Contract, Pay Cut, and Quiet Lakers Offseason; Plus, Summer League Disappoints 33:43

1M ago33:43

33:43

LeBron James, officially up and practicing with Team USA in preparation for the Paris Olympics, met with the media over the weekend. He talked about Bronny, and what has been a very, very quiet offseason. James didn't give a full throated defense of the front office, but he didn't fillet them, either. There was a strong, "it is what it is" kind of …

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EMERGENCY PODCAST: LeBron James Signs New $151.355M Deal, Keeps the Lakers Below the Second Apron. 13:09

1M ago13:09

13:09

As expected, or at least as expected around these parts, LeBron James signed his new deal with the Lakers on Saturday and left just enough money on the table to keep the Lakers under the threshold for the dreaded second apron, where the NBA makes player transactions incredibly hard to execute. The difference in the contracts isn't massive - just un…

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How a New Contract for LeBron James Impacts the Rest of the Offseason for the Lakers 32:56

1M ago32:56

32:56

The inevitable happened on Wednesday, as the Lakers and LeBron James agreed to a two year contract for max (or near max -- getting to that in a moment) money, about $104 million. The second year? A player option. So there's a good chance LeBron and the Lakers are right back here next year. It means, first and foremost, that the window LeBron opened…

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EMERGENCY SHOW: LeBron James Agrees to New Contract With Lakers (2 Years With Player Option) 12:20

1M ago12:20

12:20

Rob Pelinka's window to shop is apparently closing. As expected, the Lakers and LeBron James have come to an agreement for his next deal, and since the Lakers couldn't make a big move, LeBron will be signing for the max, or really, really close to it. Reportedly, the deal is for two years, with a player option in year two (you've seen this structur…

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Lakers Remain Silent In Free Agency, Introduce Dalton Knecht and Bronny James 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

Another day, another 24 hours of inaction from the Lakers. No trades, no signings, no nothin'. Not even an assistant coach to start populating JJ Redick's staff. None of this is to say the Lakers aren't trying, or are just killin' time before the regular season starts. Surely they're working the phones, and diligently trying to find some assistant …

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Quiet Start to Free Agency: Lakers Spurned by Klay Thompson, Looking at DeMar DeRozan? 29:30

1M ago29:30

29:30

Was Klay Thompson a good idea? A bad idea? Well, the Lakers were, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, willing to go as high as three or four years around $20 mil a year for Thompson. And, he has, reportedly, decided to go to the Mavericks instead. But whether the Lakers dodged a bullet or not, the fact remains they haven't done anything y…

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BONUS MINI-POD: Klay Thompson to Dallas Mavericks. Are the Lakers Running out of Options? 9:52

1M ago9:52

9:52

The Lakers are trying to find ways to upgrade the roster, and in less than 24 hours since free agency opened, the names attached to them have been flying off the board. James Harden. Jonas Valanciunus. And now Klay Thompson, who felt like the guy with the best odds, between having grown up in L.A. rooting for the Lakers, his father Mychal's past/cu…

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Lakers Free Agency Begins! LeBron James Opts Out, D'Angelo Russell Opts in, Max Christie Re-Signs. 33:37

1M ago33:37

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Free agency kicked off Sunday, and while it's moving slower than previous seasons—thanks, new CBA—it wasn't without any action. But for the Lakers, the big stuff happened before the opening bell. First, LeBron James opted out of his contract, though with the assumption that he's going to come back. There's no risk now of him leaving (whatever risk …

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Scouting 1st Round Pick Dalton Knecht: Is he an NBA Scorer? Can the Defense Improve? 33:49

1M ago33:49

33:49

The consensus opinion coming out of the first round of the NBA Draft was that the Lakers picked up, if not a steal of the night, a steal in Tennessee guard/forward Dalton Knecht. Well, to learn more about the guy, we went to someone who watched every game the guy played with the Volunteers. Ric Butler covers Tennessee sports for Rocky Top Insider. …

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BONUS EPISODE: Lakers Draft Bronny James With the 55th Pick. Good Choice or a Waste? 17:46

1M ago17:46

17:46

The Lakers made some history on Thursday, selecting Bronny James with the 55th pick in the Draft. It was a move that surprised... well, nobody, but does set up the Lakers to have the first father/son combo on the floor in NBA history. That's pretty cool! And a testament to LeBron's longevity in the league. But was it a good pick? In some ways, it's…

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Los Angeles Lakers Draft Dalton Knecht in 2024 NBA Draft 8:30

1M ago8:30

8:30

Los Angeles Lakers Draft Dalton Knecht in 2024 NBA Draft The Los Angeles Lakers have selected Dalton Knecht with the seventeenth pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLakers?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Sub…

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NBA Draft Preview: Who Should the Lakers Select at 17 and 55? With Mike Garcia (@canyondriver) 35:27

1M ago35:27

35:27

The Lakers have already had a busy week, and it gets busier today, with Day 1 of the NBA Draft (that's a new thing). With all the talk of player development coming with the hiring of JJ Redick, as well as Rob Pelinka talking Monday about the challenges of making trades in the new CBA, it does seem like a strong possibility that the Lakers use the p…

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Lakers Draft Dalton Knecht (Wing, Tennessee) With the 17th Pick... Steal of the Draft? 31:40

1M ago31:40

31:40

Last season, the Lakers had opportunities to draft players in the first round that were projected to help an NBA team right away. They had a chance to draft the "lottery guy who falls." They did neither. This year, the same opportunity presented itself, this time with the same player. As names went off the board, University of Tennessee wing Dalton…

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JJ Redick's Press Conference: The New Lakers Coach Talks Inexperience, LeBron, Anthony Davis, etc. 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

The Lakers introduced JJ Redick to the media Monday. It didn't take long to get a feel for why Redick did so well through the interview process. He came off as someone with a definitive world view about basketball, and how it should be played. He had thoughts about his star players, and how he wants to use them. Redick was candid about his lack of …

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JJ Redick to be Introduced by Lakers Monday. What to Watch For... Plus, It's NBA Draft Week! 31:59

2M ago31:59

31:59

The Lakers are introducing JJ Redick Monday as their next head coach, throwing a big ol' press conference to celebrate. Given that this is the first time they've spoken to the media since firing Darvin Ham right after the end of the playoffs, there will be much to discuss, not just about Redick himself, but everything that's led up to this moment. …

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Lakers Hire JJ Redick. Did Rob Pelinka Get this Right? What Assistants Should be Targeted? 31:55

2M ago31:55

31:55

At long (like, loooooong) last, the Lakers have finally hired a coach. As widely anticipated, save one brief/public with UConn's Dan Hurley, the new guy in town is JJ Redick, whose communication skills, charisma, and basketball intellect are being bet on to offset having never coached anybody older than children. Is this a brilliant roll of the dic…

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EMERGENCY PODCAST: Lakers Hire JJ Redick to be Their Next Head Coach 15:31

2M ago15:31

15:31

In the end, we finished where we started. JJ Redick—who began the process as the frontrunner, then went back to the front of the line after a brief flirtation with UConn head coach Dan Hurley—agreed to a four-year deal with the Lakers, worth about $8 million a year. So the Lakers got their man to succeed Darvin Ham. There's plenty of intrigue built…

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Has Monty Williams Entered the Lakers' Coaching Discussion? Plus, Rich Paul on LeBron and Bronny. 30:34

2M ago30:34

30:34

Well, the script writers are at it again. Have we entered PLOT TWIST character? Monty Williams -- the same Monty Williams who was a prime choice for the Lakers a few years back and turned them down before they eventually landed on Frank Vogel -- was let go by Detroit with approximately 11 years and $9 billion left on his contract. So with the proce…

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How Big Is the Gap Between the Lakers and Elite Western Conference Teams? 29:38

2M ago29:38

29:38

With the Finals in our collective rear view mirror (maybe not THAT far in our collective rear view mirror but nonetheless in it), ESPN has it's first edition of the 2024-25, admittedly way too early Power Rankings. Of course, the idea of ranking teams now, when so much is going to change and we are almost literally as far as we'll be bfeore anyone …

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Does Boston Winning an 18th NBA Title Change the Dynamic for the Lakers? 30:54

2M ago30:54

30:54

Yeah, everyone saw. In a series that was about as lacking in drama as a series could have, the Boston Celtics polished off the Dallas Mavericks Monday night to win an 18th NBA title, putting them back ahead of the Lakers for most in league history. And it doesn't take a crackerjack NBA analyst to note that they are in much better position to keep a…

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#129 The Power of BOLD Framework with Leigh Burgess 28:55

1M ago28:55

28:55

In this exciting episode of The Bold Lounge, we sit down with Leigh Burgess, the visionary founder of Bold Industries Group. With over twenty years of experience in healthcare and a relentless drive to inspire and empower women globally, Leigh shares her journey and the creation of her transformative platform. Dive into the core of her Believe-Own-…

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Redick Interviews in Los Angeles. Will the Lakers Have a Coach Before the Draft? 30:56

30d ago30:56

30:56

JJ Redick was in LA this weekend, meeting with the team for his "most formal" round of interviews yet, via the LA Times. How quickly the Lakers move from here is a matter of debate. On the one hand, it certainly seems like the Lakers are facing a time crunch, with the draft rolling around at the end of the month, and free agency starting soon after…

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JJ Redick Frontrunner Again for Lakers Coach? Plus, Dan Hurley Talks Money. 31:00

2M ago31:00

31:00

The Dan Hurley Saga is over, sort of. As the postmortem continues on this relatively short but extremely interesting chapter in Lakers history (people still talk about Coach K turning them down 20 years later), there's still the matter of finding the coach for next season. To that end, you'll never guess who is, reportedly, back in front... Or mayb…

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Jerry West, Lakers and NBA Legend, Dies at 86. We Remember a Brilliant, Unique, and Complex Icon. 33:00

2M ago33:00

33:00

No NBA franchise, save perhaps Celtics the has more names who could legitimately be placed on its proverbial Mt. Rushmore than the Los Angeles Lakers. And even with all that competition, it would be impossible to put together an honorary like that without including Jerry West. A man who would make a compelling case to be on the league's Mt. Rushmor…

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