Best Los Angeles Lakers Podcasts (2024)

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Lakers' Last Chance?, Christian Wood Injury Report, D"Angelo Russell, LA's Big Decision 55:20

12m ago55:20

55:20

Tonight, either the Nuggets' win streak over the Lakers end or LA's season will. Trevor Lane dives into the big question that LA has to answer before stepping on the floor, plus D'Angelo Russell's situation, an injury report that seems to suggest Christian Wood playing in game 4 and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice…

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Game 3 vs. Nuggets 44:11

2h ago44:11

44:11

The Lakers are once again on the verge of elimination against the Nuggets after falling down 0-3 by losing Thursday's game. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, but also the ingredients of the series to this point, the challenges the team has not been able to overcome on the backboards and defensively overall, their inability to sustain their t…

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Game 3 vs. Nuggets 44:11

1h ago44:11

44:11

The Lakers are once again on the verge of elimination against the Nuggets after falling down 0-3 by losing Thursday's game. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, but also the ingredients of the series to this point, the challenges the team has not been able to overcome on the backboards and defensively overall, their inability to sustain their t…

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LakersCast: Lakers on Life Support 26:53

1h ago26:53

26:53

The Lakers have proven their critics correct: The Nuggets have their number. Now in a 3-0 hole and staring down the barrel of defeat, the Lakers find themselves searching for something that feels like it doesn’t exist. The Lakers are down and just about out; is a last second miracle the Hail Mary of the year? SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes an…

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Ep. 536: Seven, 0-11 (Lakers vs Nuggets Game 3 Recap + Demoralized Vent Session + A D'angelo Russell Death Knell) 32:14

3h ago32:14

32:14

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APPATEASER: Anthony, Raj, Sabreena and Harrison try to recap game three 32:02

9h ago32:02

32:02

Game three was, once again, predictable, so rather than get lost in the weeds of the game, the gang turns their attention to... torturing Raj with the whole tanking conversation all over again. While that takes place (with the help of Harrison's surprise appearance), Sabreena joins the show to... help torture Raj. To learn more about listener data …

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APPATEASER: The actual issue with this weird Anthony Davis-Darvin Ham quote feud 32:15

9h ago32:15

32:15

The Lakers should've been solely focused on game three. Its outcome basically decided the season, right? So surely there wouldn't be other distractions to take away from that focus. Well, not exactly. First, Darvin Ham and Anthony Davis went back and forth in the media over a quote Davis gave after game two, then, after everything had pretty much d…

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APPATEASER: Are we sure Rob Pelinka is the man to steer the Lakers out of all this? 31:57

9h ago31:57

31:57

Anthony offers up a theory on how the Lakers would lose to the same team this many times in a row, and how much of it has to do with how the Lakers are run. At this point, Rob Pelinka's list of mistakes is quite a bit longer than that of his successes, so why is he just presumed safe? What does that say about the Lakers? To learn more about listene…

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FULL EPISODE: Raj and Anthony are joined by Harrison and Sabreena to vent about game three 1:28:14

9h ago1:28:14

1:28:14

To start things off, because he is a sicko, Harrison surprises Raj with another barrage of questions about whether the Lakers were better off tanking in order to avoid the Nuggets. Then, Sabreena joined everyone to talk about this game, but the conversation quickly zooms out because the game was just that depressing. One topic that's worth sticking…

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Lakers Lose Game 3, 112-105, Now 3-0 vs. Nuggets. Is a Sweep Inevitable? 34:31

1d ago34:31

34:31

Let's face it, the Lakers put themselves in a position where winning their series against the Denver Nuggets would be very, very, VERY challenging after they blew a 20-point lead in Denver to fall down 0-2. But to even have a shred of hope, Game 3 had to be a win. It wasn't. The Lakers dropped yet another game to the Nuggets, this time by a 112-105…

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Lakers Hammered In Game 3 Loss To Nuggets 1:17:03

8h ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Once again the Lakers came up short in a must-win game, this time failing to win game 3 against the Denver Nuggets in one of LA's worst shooting nights of the season. Trevor Lane, Sean Davis, Mark Gunnels, and Scorpio Sky break down a tough night and what may be ahead for this Lakers team... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…

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Agree to Disagree 36:49

20h ago36:49

36:49

Pete and Darius continue to preview the Lakers game 3 matchup with the Nuggets by looking at what the team has been doing to get Anthony Davis going offensively that has worked, potential counters to the adjustment Denver made in changing their matchups, and where the Lakers can best attack with LeBron depending on who is defending him. And then la…

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Agree to Disagree 36:49

19h ago36:49

36:49

Pete and Darius continue to preview the Lakers game 3 matchup with the Nuggets by looking at what the team has been doing to get Anthony Davis going offensively that has worked, potential counters to the adjustment Denver made in changing their matchups, and where the Lakers can best attack with LeBron depending on who is defending him. And then la…

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APPATEASER: Can the Lakers play any better? 32:40

1d ago32:40

32:40

Anthony and Aaron start the show by talking about the marvel that is... quarter zips. From there, they discuss the Lakers' ceiling and the Nuggets' ceiling and the chance that the former can raise theirs. What would that look like? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more…

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APPATEASER: Darvin Ham starting a beef with Anthony Davis before game three sure is a choice 35:48

1d ago35:48

35:48

Anthony and Aaron wrap up their conversation about LeBron James' offensive approach later in games and then segue to a fun little discussion about Darvin Ham's latest dumb comments. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoic…

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Did Darvin Throw Anthony Davis Under the Bus (Even If by Accident)? Plus, Lakers-Nuggets Game 3 Preview. 32:23

2d ago32:23

32:23

The biggest headline to emerge from the total collapse of Game 2, where the Lakers allowed a 20-point second half lead to disappear, was after, when Anthony Davis said the Lakers have stretches on both sides of the ball where they don't know what they're doing. This was a very pointed criticism, to say the least. Wednesday, Darvin Ham was asked abo…

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Lakers vs Nuggets Game 3, Ham Responds To Davis' Criticism, What LA Needs, Vanderbilt & Wood Update 1:22:29

1d ago1:22:29

1:22:29

It's time for Lakers vs Nuggets Game 3 with LA badly needing a bounce-back win after a crushing loss in Game 2. How can they get it done? Trevor Lane, Sean Davis, and Matt Peralta discuss tonight's big matchup. Plus, Darvin Ham's response to Anthony Davis' criticism isn't received well, tactical issues are brought up, and we update the status of Ja…

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Initial First Round Reactions 14:45

1d ago14:45

14:45

Taylor reacts to how the first round is unfoldingBy Blue Wire

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FULL EP.: How the Lakers can bounce back; LeBron's late offense strategy; Darvin Ham still doesn't get it 1:04:59

1d ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Anthony and Aaron talk a nice, long look at the games to this point to figure out the Lakers' chances from here on out. They also pick up on the conversation about the offense when LeBron James takes over late. They were also forced to segue from that to analysis of Darvin Ham's latest controversial quotes. To learn more about listener data and our…

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BELIEVE 43:59

1d ago43:59

43:59

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the adjustments from Denver in Game 2, how the Lakers sets are still (mostly) working, and what LA can do to improve their execution in late game situations. We recorded this pod LIVE on Playback, where we watched Offensive Plays from the 4th Quarter. We tried to leave in parts of that conversation that were…

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Nuggets Game 3 Preview 48:05

2d ago48:05

48:05

Pete, Mike, and Darius begin their preview of Lakers/Nuggets Game 3 by further diving into where there are gains to be made offensively, some of the strategies the team is employing defensively to good success, where some of their defensive shortcomings are showing up, and whether it's fair to ask for more bench production from their backup guards …

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Nuggets Game 3 Preview 48:05

2d ago48:05

48:05

Pete, Mike, and Darius begin their preview of Lakers/Nuggets Game 3 by further diving into where there are gains to be made offensively, some of the strategies the team is employing defensively to good success, where some of their defensive shortcomings are showing up, and whether it's fair to ask for more bench production from their backup guards …

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Can Vanderbilt And Wood Help Lakers In Game 3? Bouncing Back, LeBron vs Refs, Draft Pick And More 57:48

2d ago57:48

57:48

After a gut-punch of a loss in game 2, the Lakers need to regroup and find a way to get a win on their home floor in game 3. Can a returning Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood help them do that? Plus LeBron James called out the refs and the replay system, will that help the Lakers get some calls in game 3? We also got some news on the Lakers' dra…

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Where the Lakers actually lost this series 45:38

2d ago45:38

45:38

Anthony opens the show by discussing just how crushed he was by game two. It's pretty insane. He also welcomes a new guest: Rome Harris of All Access Lakers. The guys talk about where that loss ranks all time for them as fans, how much hope they still have left, and the decisions from months ago that are impacting things now. To learn more about li…

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Do the Lakers Have the Confidence to Recover From Game 2? Plus, Anthony Davis Unloads... 31:40

3d ago31:40

31:40

Monday was a brutal night all around for the Lakers. They blew a 20-point lead in Denver against the Nuggets in Game 2, and while it doesn't end their chances of winning the series it certainly does some very serious damage to their hopes. Psychologically, too, blowing a 20-point second half lead is not an easy thing to recover from. But that's wha…

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Grabbing The Keys 43:23

2d ago43:23

43:23

The Lakers are down 0-2 to the Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round and there is lots of blame to go around. Do you blame Darvin's Coaching? Or LeBron's decision-making down the stretch of Game 2? Or AD "not showing up" for the 4th Qtr in Game 2? Sliwa talked about it. Sli also took calls to get the temperture of Lakers Fans with the Lakers being down t…

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If the Lakers do fire Darvin Ham, what kind of coach should they hire? 36:25

3d ago36:25

36:25

After Raj and Anthony wrap up their conversation about the possibility that Darvin Ham gets fired, Raj wonders what kind of coach should replace him. They wrap up an extra-long show by responding to the live super comments from youtube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn…

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Ep. 535: Marginal Contact (Lakers vs Nuggets Round 1, Game 2 Playoffs Recap) 57:51

3d ago57:51

57:51

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Game 2 vs. Nuggets 43:50

3d ago43:50

43:50

The Lakers lost in heartbreaking fashion to Denver in Game 2, falling at the hands of a Jamal Murray buzzer-beater after leading by 20 points in the 3rd quarter. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, the mental toll losses like that can take, the defensive adjustment that triggered the Nuggets comeback, AD's brilliance offensively, the team's st…

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Game 2 vs. Nuggets 43:50

3d ago43:50

43:50

The Lakers lost in heartbreaking fashion to Denver in Game 2, falling at the hands of a Jamal Murray buzzer-beater after leading by 20 points in the 3rd quarter. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, the mental toll losses like that can take, the defensive adjustment that triggered the Nuggets comeback, AD's brilliance offensively, the team's st…

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Anthony and Raj react to a brutal loss, and Harrison doesn't exactly help 36:08

3d ago36:08

36:08

Anthony and Raj try to find the words to summarize how they were feeling after the Lakers basically had their season ended at the buzzer by Jamal Murray and then the show gets rudely interrupted by Harrison wanting to torture Raj. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more …

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Anthony contextualizes his report from yesterday on Darvin Ham's future 36:40

3d ago36:40

36:40

Anthony and Raj dive into Anthony's report on Darvin Ham potentially keeping his job even if the Lakers don't make it out of the first round. No, this wasn't Anthony saying Ham will be back, only that the chances are higher than perhaps Lakers fans would like. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.…

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Lakers Blow 20-Point Lead, Lose Game 2 vs. Nuggets 101-99 On Murray Buzzer-Beater 34:35

4d ago34:35

34:35

For most of Monday's Game 2 in Denver, the Lakers were in position to send the series back to Los Angeles tied at 1 game each. At points, it looked like they were guaranteed to do it, pushing their lead up to 20 in the second half. But little by little, Denver chipped away. LA's offense went into a near full hibernation in the second half (38 point…

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Lakers Collapse In 2nd Half, Lose Game 2 1:15:30

3d ago1:15:30

1:15:30

There are heart-breaking losses and then there are what happened in game 2 in the Lakers' series against the Denver Nuggets. Tragedy struck with a buzzer-beating loss filled with self-inflicted wounds, a crazy DEN run, and plenty of controversy. Trevor Lane and Sean Davis broke it down after the game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…

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Anyone else watch that Pelicans game and wish the Lakers would've tanked? 29:48

4d ago29:48

29:48

Anthony watched Pelicans-Thunder and couldn't stop thinking about how much better off the Lakers would be had they played OKC. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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What adjustments can the Lakers make in game two? 29:26

4d ago29:26

29:26

Anthony discusses the lack of patience the Lakers have to have with D'Angelo Russell in game two, and just how much is riding on this game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Lakers Vs. Nuggets, Game 2: What Adjustments Can the Lakers Make In Must-Win Game? 35:00

5d ago35:00

35:00

Saturday's Game 1 in Denver was undoubtedly disappointing, and once again put in stark relief the challenge facing the Lakers against the team most experts expect to represent the West in the NBA Finals this year. It also makes tonight's Game 2 a must-win, because the odds of this Lakers team showing enough high-end consistency to beat the Nuggets …

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Lakers vs Nuggets Game 2! What HAS To Change, D'Angelo Russell's Status, Christian Wood And More 1:14:06

4d ago1:14:06

1:14:06

The Lakers badly need to get a win in Game 2 against the Nuggets. Trevor Lane and Sean Davis break down what has to change about LA's approach, D'Angelo Russell and if he can bounce back from a rough Game 1, the pending return of Christian Wood and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Game 1 vs. Nuggets 51:48

5d ago51:48

51:48

The Lakers fell to the Nuggets in Game 1, losing the rebounding battle, the turnover battle, and the transition battle. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, highlighting where the Lakers were good and why they were able to take an early lead, where they need to show improvement and how the Nuggets took control back, and what they can do differe…

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Game 1 vs. Nuggets 51:48

4d ago51:48

51:48

The Lakers fell to the Nuggets in Game 1, losing the rebounding battle, the turnover battle, and the transition battle. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, highlighting where the Lakers were good and why they were able to take an early lead, where they need to show improvement and how the Nuggets took control back, and what they can do differe…

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Lakers Lose Game 1 vs. Nuggets 114-103: Russell Struggles, LeBron Fades Late 24:19

6d ago24:19

24:19

The Lakers, as LeBron James noted before the series against Denver kicked off Saturday with Game 1, will need to play near-flawless basketball to move past the Nuggets into the second round. Fair to say on Saturday they didn't clear the bar in their 114-103 loss. It wasn't all terrible. The Lakers actually led by double digits in the second quarter…

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Playoff Predictions (Round 1) 17:37

5d ago17:37

17:37

Taylor gives his picks for every matchup in the first roundBy Blue Wire

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That one hurts... Anthony and Raj break down game one 39:05

5d ago39:05

39:05

The game happened. Anthony is a beaten-down man. Raj is also hurting. This one HURTS. Come commiserate with them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Anthony Irwin

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Raj actually got Anthony to walk off the set 39:11

5d ago39:11

39:11

Anthony asked Raj for a reason to believe in the Lakers heading into game two. Raj didn't disappoint. Neither did Anthony. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Lakers Disappoint In Series Opener Against Nuggets 1:14:40

6d ago1:14:40

1:14:40

The game script felt familiar as the Lakers came up short in the big moments, D'Angelo Russell struggled, and the Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets. Trevor Lane, Mark Gunnels, and Sean Davis break down the game and what's next for the Lakers in the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Lakers vs Nuggets Predictions, LA's Chances, Getting The Win in Game 1 And More 50:36

6d ago50:36

50:36

Can the Lakers pull off the upset? Trevor Lane and Ron Gutterman preview Lakers vs Nuggets and assess the purple and gold's chances of advancing. What needs to break their way? We get you ready for a massive game 1.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy LakersNation.com, Blue Wire

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Same But Different 1:26:24

7d ago1:26:24

1:26:24

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball hop on to discuss the 1st Round matchup with the Denver Nuggets, including a deep dive on Nikola Jokic's post ups & how (& how not) to guard him, how to navigate Murray Pick & Rolls, and what the Freelance Offense needs to do to have a shot in the series. We dug into both teams, both sides of the ball to find the mo…

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Nuggets Preview, Part 2 50:07

7d ago50:07

50:07

In part 2 of their preview of the Lakers first round playoff series against the Nuggets, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the challenges of defending Denver's offense, debate different strategies for dealing with Nikola Jokic, the various matchups the team could deploy when dealing with the Nuggets' front court, why Aaron Gordon is particularly impor…

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Nuggets Preview, Part 2 50:07

7d ago50:07

50:07

In part 2 of their preview of the Lakers first round playoff series against the Nuggets, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the challenges of defending Denver's offense, debate different strategies for dealing with Nikola Jokic, the various matchups the team could deploy when dealing with the Nuggets' front court, why Aaron Gordon is particularly impor…

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One final Lakers-Nuggets preview before the series kicks off 38:57

7d ago38:57

38:57

Anthony and Ryan Blackburn (Pickaxe And Roll) take one last look at the series before it gets underway officially on Saturday. This is part two of a home-and-home podcast, with part one taking place on his feed. In this episode, the guys talk about Michael Porter Jr.'s state of mind given what's gone on with his brothers. Then, in terms of actual b…

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