Lakers have made if officially official! JJ Redick is now your head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers! Much to be discussed in this episode so not much else of a description needs to be written, these are JC De Leon's immediate thoughts to the news upon hearing the news once it broke. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and make sure to follow @Etho…

The offseason has begun, we're now out of the Darvin Ham era, and the future has more questions than it does answers. What else is new with the Lakers though? JC is here to talk about the Darvin Ham firing, the potential replacements, some Bronny James updates and much more in the latest EthosLakers. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and …

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…

After 83 (!) regular season games, the Lakers real campaign to the finish line has now begun. Ethan returns to the podcast to celebrate the Lakers securing the eighth seed (for now), LeBron’s insane 21st regular season run, Anthony Davis’ dominance, and the road forward for these Lakers. With so much weight in the world, embrace a mindset of joy an…

The Playoffs are here, pretty much. The Lakers are firmly in the Play-In, again. Tensions are high, players are disgruntled, just another day in LakerLand I suppose. JC takes you through some of the rumors that have been going about regarding offseason trades, Darvin Ham on the heat seat and much more in the latest episode. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE, Rate a…

Lakers have won three in a row, and they're looking to be in prime position to still be in the Play-In tournament, but hey, let's have a little perspective, shall we? JC guides us through the perspective some Lakers fans should take solace in while the Lakers are ramping up to end the season on a high note with some positive momentum into the playo…

Can the Lakers push past the hump? That’s what everybody wants to know and the question Ethan tries to tackle as he returns to the program on a solo journey of the EOS Lakers podcast! Ethan is here to give D’Angelo Russell his flowers, talk heavily about Pockets O’Houlihan a.k.a. Darvin Ham, and testify as to why for the Lakers to be successful, Le…

Welcome to another episode! It's a happy day in LakerNation, where our guys made an incredible comeback vs the hated Clippers in the last time the two teams can consider themselves roomates. Crypto.com arena is now officially the home of the Lakers and the Lakers only. LeBron James was legendary once again in leading this team back from a 21pt defi…

Producer's note: Hi it's me JC, the producer and host of this episode. This was a video podcast uploaded to YouTube, there is some analysis that can be gleaned from listening to it, but this episode is best viewed on the SportsEthos YouTube channel, but thank you for the audio download. JC goes solo in this one to recap some of Spencer Dinwiddie's …

Following a quiet deadline that saw the Lakers sit on the sidelines, Ethan and JC return to discuss the Lakers inactivity and where the team goes from here. With Max Christie now shelved, and the Lakers searching for healthy bodies, the fellas also explore some potential on the buyout market. These Lakers may be cut too deep to slap on a band aid o…

Ethan and JC are back with a brand new video element to supplement the pipes and it’s just in time for the impending trade deadline. With Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) sounding lost for the season, we explore the ways the Lakers may tweak the roster to address a new glaring hole. And while we don’t see a LeBron trade coming, we also tell you why we feel…

It's trade season! But more than that, it's familiar territory for this Lakers team and that's not a good thing. Repeating the 19-21 record of a year ago, is history going to repeat itself with another massive trade for this Lakers team? JC has the possible answers in this newest episode of Ethos Lakers. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and mak…

Following a much needed win against the cross-town Clippers, Ethan is back on the mic to look at this Lakers team at large. If it’s gonna happen, it has to happen now. Whether possible trades, the ever changing starting lineup or someone else trying to fire Darvin Ham, there’s a lot of smoke on this Lakers fire right now, and Ethan strokes those fl…

JC is back to preview tonight's game vs the Miami Heat. He also takes a look at some trade rumors and could there be a rift between Darvin Ham and Austin Reaves? Which side would you choose if you had to make a decision between Darvin Ham or Austin Reaves? JC has his answer on this episode and much more! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and mak…

The Lakers are 2-6 since “winning it all,” and like a full grown adult who peaked in high school, the current results offer a bad look. Ethan is back on a solo ride to discuss fine Lakers most obvious problems, why a magic bullet fix is not in the mix, and how Darvin Ham’s seat might be warmer than an air fryer in a love-filled Jewish household on …

Fresh off being crowned the inaugural In-Season Champions, Ethan and JC are back to break it all down, including AD’s dominance, the rise of the Vandelorian, and LeBron entering a territory that simply hasn’t been seen before. The Lakers look locked in, connected, and ready to win, but the trade rumors will continue to spin. Will LA look to deal or…

As you all know from day 1 Ethan and JC have been huge supporters of the In-Season Tournament and now your Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of winning the dang thing! Ok, maybe JC wasn't the biggest supporter of it, but he is now, and he tells you all about it in the latest episode. He also goes over those darn trade rumors and whether or not th…

The fellas are back and, dare we say, so are the Lakers? Supported by LeBron James playing like the half human half extraterrestrial that he is, LA may be on their way to figuring a few things out and cementing their spot as the inaugural in-season tournament favorites. Ethan and JC deliver a passionate ode to LeBron, dish on Austin Reaves off the …

Winless on the road, and hopeless on the glass, the Lakers find themselves in a familiar place to begin the season. Ethan and JC are back to discuss how the Lakers underwhelming start to the season has a long-term impact that might wind up wasting LeBron’s greatness. The fellas also discuss Christian Wood’s evolving role, the importance of role pla…

Sitting at 2-2, things could be much worse at 1-3, or even a dreaded 0-4. But this Lakers team rallies and fights. Ethan takes you through the first week, guides us through some breathing exercises as the marathon of a season gets underway. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and make sure to follow @EthosLakers on Twitter for all our delightful u…

Well as my old high school football coach would say 'Well, that ain't worth a crap!' As the Lakers lose the season opener vs the defending champions that knocked them out of the playoffs a season ago, is it all doom and gloom or were there positives in this game that could inspire hope? JC takes you through the loss and examines if it's time to pan…

The preseason is almost over which means the regular season is about to begin! The guys are back on a duo episode and they go over what they've been excited to see in the preseason. We put a little extra focus on Max Christie and Christian Wood as the X-factors that could really help this Lakers team elevate to championship aspirations. It's a good…

I don't know about you guys but JC is fired up about this upcoming NBA season. The roster is versatile, there's so much shooting, there's options galore at every position oh and there's an open roster spot ready for buyout szn! This episode covers that and a little bit of the Damian Lillard trade to Milwaukee, no predictions here, just excitement o…

The last episode we recorded was rejoicing in the moves the Lakers made during free agency retaining Austin Reaves, bringing in Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish and Jaxson Hayes. Things have only gotten better since. Anthony Davis's future as a Laker has been secured with an extension, as well as Jarred Vanderbilt, oh and the Lakers ended up with Christ…

Move over Dumbledore, Rob Pelinka is throwing his hat into the ring to be the new king of the wizarding world with the work he’s done in NBA Free Agency. With the rest of the league spending like drunken sailors, Pelinka and the Lakers front office identified their guys, made their pitch, and kept the books clean to build a roster around LeBron and…

The NBA season is over, the Denver Nuggets are your NBA Champions, let the off-season begin! JC takes you through where his mind is as far as this Lakers team is, what the Lakers priorities should be, he praises Austin Reaves a lot (as he should). He also brings up that there might be a changing of the guard(s?) as far as how teams philosophically …

The up and down season is over, and not on a positive note but a nebulous one. After a 4-0 sweep by the Denver Nuggets, suddenly LeBron looks old and is talking retirement. Anthony Davis isn't an everyday superstar, Reaves might be too expensive to retain and history might repeat itself if the Lakers go after a high priced point guard at the expens…

Let’s just call it what it appears to be: The Lakers have run out of gas. D’Angelo Russell and Dennis Schroder have been more invisible than Casper, Jamal Murray is hotter than a sizzling fajita skillet at your favorite Mexican restaurant, and when Nikola Jokic is a footnote and the Lakers still can’t figure it out, it’s not a good sign for what’s …

The Lakers are now four wins away from reaching the NBA Finals, and eight wins away from securing another championship. As our old friend Shaquille O’Neal would say: “CAN YOU DIG IT?!” LeBron might be the third oldest player in the league, but he continues to show why he’s unlike anyone or anything we have ever seen. Anthony Davis turned a couple o…

Lakers are one win from the Western Conference Finals! From a 2-10 start to the season to the brink of the Western Conference Finals. Who would have thought? JC takes you through the win last night and the masterful night off the bench for Lonnie Walker IV, a night off the bench no one's seen since one Kobe Bean Bryant did it way back in '97. A lot…

Lakers came out in full force in Game 1 vs the Golden State Warriors in a hardfought 117-112 victory that easily could've gone either way. Anthony Davis continues to be a dominant, Shaq-like force to the tune of a 30/20 game with 4 blocks. Jarred Vanderbilt made life as difficult as one can vs Steph Curry (Steph still hit a few threes) but was admi…

“If you ever see me fighting in the forest with a Grizzly bear, HELP THE BEAR!” The Lakers are heading to the second round on the cusp of a 40 (!) point win, and the only thing fans are still waiting for is Dillon Brooks to say something to the “media that made him a villain.” D’Angelo Russell was sensational, Anthony Davis enjoyed his non-champion…

After a record-tying first quarter saw the Lakers lead by 26 points, Ethan takes to the mic to break down how the Lakers built up such a substantial lead in front of the team's first capacity playoff crowd in a decade! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and make sure to follow @EthosLakers on Twitter for all our delightful updates and goodies! Pr…

The emotions have been digested, Anthony Davis does not have a career-ending injury, and the Lakers are suddenly appear to be in the driver’s seat following a Game 1 road win in Memphis. Ahead of Game 2, Ethan and JC are back to discuss the rise of Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves indeed being HIM, and how these Lakers not needing LeBron’s name in the …

The Lakers are in! The playoffs are officially underway and the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the upstart Memphis Grizzlies. After a disappointing win (can a win ever really be disappointing?) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Lakers have a lot to work on. What can Lakers fans look forward to seeing in this series against the Grizzlies? JC …

Anthony Davis is in his bag, the Lakers are finding their stride, and a possibility to win-out has Los Angeles with eyes on playing out of the play-in to begin their 2023 postseason journey. Ethan & JC are back together to discuss the rise of Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves as MUCH more than a novelty, and to give The Brow his flowers for carrying HIS…

The Lakers are entering the final 9 games of the season. 9 must-win games. Can they win them all? Heaven knows, but what we do know for sure is that J.C. De Leon will go over how The Lakers have looked lately, go over the schedule for the remainder of the regular season as well as look at the schedules for the teams hovering in that 4 through 12 ra…

A 2-10 start had even the most faithful fans fretting, but the Lakers—somehow, someway, through all of the injuries, bumps, and bruises—find themselves in the playoffs…and it’s happening without LeBron James. Anthony Davis is flashing the dominance that we saw from him to open the season, Austin Reaves is really stepping into his confidence, and th…

Lakers are heading in the right direction, currently in the #11 spot in the Western Conference rankings and climbing. But is it a tough road ahead? JC takes a look at the entire remaining schedule and highlights a few of the Lakers who are going to help lead the team into the Playoffs as LeBron recovers from an injured foot. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Rev…

The Lakers are on fire and Jarred Vanderbilt is gassing the fan favorite flames, but LeBron James’ foot will keep the pressure on Anthony Davis to keep the spotlight on his Lakers. Chemistry and camaraderie are high in Lakeland, but the schedule doesn’t get any easier for the group as March comes into focus, and how long James is forced to the side…

The Lakers are fun again! I'll say it again, the Lakers are fun again! A fully complete roster, all with pieces that fit extremely well together, for two games now they have operated like a well oiled machine. The newly reconstructed roster was able to withstand an off-night from AD and LeBron James who combined to shoot 8-25 but no matter, Malik B…

The NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, and Lakers fans everywhere are asking the same question: Do we owe Rob Pelinka an apology? The error (no typo) of Russell Westbrook is over, the Lakers have a significantly deeper team than they’ve had at any point this season, and the ice in D’Angelo Russell’s veins might just be what this Lakers team need…

Witness has been a word we've long used with LeBron, but The Kid From Akron made Los Angeles his own upon setting the all-time scoring record in the house that Kobe Bryant built. The math behind the accomplishment is remarkable: Make no mistake, this is the greatest individual record in professional sports that we will ever witness being broken. As…

It's an exciting time to be a Lakers fan. It's an even more exciting time to be a LeBron James fan. As of this writing he is 89 points away from becoming the number 1 all-time leading scorer in the NBA, passing fellow Laker Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar! JC goes in on this solo episode to tackle that story as well as more Lakers trade rumors, and how'…

Rui Hachimura, come on down! Rob Pelinka must have found some Zen Master magic dust up in Jeannie Buss’s office, because there’s no way this happened without divine intervention. The Lakers are again on the upswing, LeBron is beating down history’s door, and Anthony Davis is poised to rejoin the club in the coming days. With two big wins in the bag…

One thing that's been evident this season that was sorely lacking last season was good old fashioned effort. Times have been tough but this year's Lakers team has competed. That resilience showed on Friday night as they staged a late 4th quarter comeback vs the young Memphis Grizzlies, 2nd seed in the West. JC takes you through a solo edition as he…

The Lakers have won five in a row to begin 2023, LeBron James is setting a new standard for greatness, and his hints to the front office have become anything but subtle as the Lakers have turned around their season. Ethan is back to dive into the five-game win streak, the incredible performance Thomas Bryant is delivering, how Russell Westbrook has…

The holidays have the Lakers’ rollercoaster is again turning in another direction, and the emotional drain has already been enough for a full season. Ethan is back with an overdue episode to discuss everything from AD to LeBron, the standard for greatness, the problems with silence from the front office, and how Austin Reaves became the Lakers’ sec…

The Lakers are on the cusp of officially turning around their season, Anthony Davis is playing his best brand of basketball in a Lakers uniform, and the noise to trade Russell Westbrook is lessening by the day. Ethan and JC dive into the state of this Lakers team after their best win in two years and a 2-0 start to the road trip. With the unofficia…

This is the player Lakers fans have been waiting for. This is the franchise icon that was meant to carry the Lakers through LeBron’s final years. This is the leader the Lakers have needed on and off the court since their championship in the bubble. 8-12 feels A LOT different than 2-10, and while there is still a lot of challenging work ahead, the L…