Lakers Nation Podcast

Bonus episode! Austin Reaves joins the show and discusses his progress this offseason, what he's been working on, his role with the team next season, the coaching search and plenty more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers Nation team discussed the big picture offseason topics, including the theory of roster construction, Russell Westbrook trades, the coaching search and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers' coaching search enters its final phase, Russell Westbrook polarizes Lakers fans, plus which veterans should return next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We dive into the latest regarding the situation with Russell Westbrook and whether or not the Lakers will be able to trade him, plus a coaching decision looms and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We dive into the truth behind the Lakers' future draft picks and their salary cap space. Are things as dire as some are making them out to be? How a former Cavaliers owner named Ted Stepien changed the Lakers' trade assets... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers' coaching finalists have been revealed plus we talk Westbrook trades, Zach LaVine rumors and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We hopped onto Twitter Spaces to discuss the Lakers' future salary cap situation, their draft picks available, Russell Westbrook trade possibilities, the coaching search and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We dive into the Lakers' roster construction problems, talk about the NBA Playoffs, and discuss LeBron James' career and how much longer he can play... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We dive into the mounting evidence that the Lakers may be preparing for life with Russell Westbrook next season, the Suns' dramatic face plant in the playoffs, the Lakers' Front Office and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're joined by AEW TNT champ Scorpio Sky on today's show to talk Lakers offseason, trades, the coaching search and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another episode from the road! The Lakers take a look at Kenny Atkinson as a candidate for their open head coach position plus a rumor that Phil Jackson would like to see LeBron James sent out in a trade... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a big night of playoff games we discuss the Lakers and their trade efforts historically, the Front Office, coaching search, and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss the Lakers' rumored interest in Kyrie Irving plus plenty of trade talk on this fun Friday episode.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers reportedly will not trade LeBron even if he declines an extension with the team, is that the right plan or should they look to move him? Plus, the team is rumored to blame Frank Vogel for Russell Westbrook's failure and think another coach could get better results. Will we see Russ back in LA next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode we discuss the current state of the NBA Playoffs, the Lakers' coaching search, Phil Jackson's involvement, plus break down some hypothetical trades for LA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Phil Jackson is joining the Lakers in their search for a head coach but is that a good thing? Plus, the decision around Russell Westbrook, LeBron's future with the Lakers and tons more when NBA.com's Mark Medina joins the show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We dive into the rumors about the Lakers and Zach LaVine, Phil Jackson getting involved in the head coach search, replacing Russell Westbrook and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers have a lot of decisions to make and on this episode of the Lakers Nation Podcast we discuss some of the challenges facing the team, the reality of trading Russell Westbrook, head coaching candidates, and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers want to interview Darvin Ham as their coaching search begins, plus info on Quin Snyder, Nick Nurse, trade talk & more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers Nation crew hopped on Twitter Spaces to discuss the Lakers' coaching search, which players should return, control within the franchise, the NBA Playoffs, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss whether or not stars in the NBA currently have too much power and what that means for the LeBron James-led Lakers. What kind of pull will LeBron have after the Westbrook trade last summer? Could we be looking at an impasse between LeBron and the Lakers? Plus we discuss free-agent targets, trade scenarios, and what it looks like if Westbrook declines his player option... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russell Westbrook removes the Lakers from his IG, Lakers trade possibilities, free-agent targets, the NBA playoffs and tons more as Matt "The Optimist" Peralta joins the show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers will have competition for coaches this summer, plus getting into trades, free agency and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We get the Lakers Nation crew on Twitter Spaces to discuss the Russell Westbrook trade situation, the Lakers' coaching search, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers have a lot of decisions to make this offseason but will any of them bring them back to contender status? Plus, some playoff talk and the trade market is going to be important for LA.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers still have a say in what they pay for Anthony Davis but this season had to pay more than expected... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's going to be a busy summer for the Lakers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actor Spencer Garrett joins to discuss HBO's "Winning Time" and what it means for him to play the legendary Chick Hearn. We get some insight into what goes on behind the scenes as well as what the future holds for the show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ESPN's Allen Sliwa stops by to talk Lakers with us, including why LeBron is actually helping the Lakers succeed by not committing to a new contract, Russell Westbrook's trade possibilities, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's going to be a busy summer for the Lakers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers finished their season with an incredible comeback win against the Nuggets in overtime highlighted by a triple-double for Austin Reaves and a career-high 41 points for Malik Monk. Immediately after the game, head coach Frank Vogel was reportedly fired, and the night only got more dramatic from there with a tweet from Wayne Ellington. What a way to end the season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers (minus LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook) got a win against the Thunder, plus multiple articles came out that revealed a strained relationship between Westbrook and the Lakers from the early days of the season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers fell to the Warriors without LeBron James, Anthony Davis, or Russell Westbrook but Talen Horton-Tucker impressed with a 40 point explosion. Plus, the Hornets emerge as a potential trade partner in a Westbrook deal this summer... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers have a lot to figure out this offseason, including what they are going to do with their front office, decisions from LeBron James, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers fell to the Phoenix Suns which, combined with a Spurs win against the Nuggets, officially eliminated the Lakers from the playoffs. We have a lot to talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Magic Johnson didn't hold back when discussing the decision-making of the Lakers' front office... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The LeBron-less Lakers fought against the Nuggets but again were foiled by late-game execution. Anthony Davis played through injury and Russell Westbrook turned in one of his better performances but it still wasn't enough. The Lakers now look ahead to the offseason... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers fell apart once again in the 4th quarter, losing a winnable game to the Pelicans and likely ending their hopes of making the play-in tournament. We sift through the ashes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers lost to the Jazz but got good news on the pending returns of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Can they still make a play-in push? Plus, we talk offseason... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers are anxiously awaiting the returns of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, which could be happening on Friday. Plus, the Lakers set a record with their lineup.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With LeBron James sidelined due to a sprained ankle and Anthony Davis not back yet, the Lakers were no match for the red-hot Mavs, getting blown out. They have now fallen out of the play-in tournament with little time remaining in the season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been a tough season for the Lakers, leaving some to question whether making the play-in tournament is the best thing for the team. Plus, we take a look at some of the miscues that led to the Lakers being in this situation... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers collapsed against the Pelicans after leading by 20 at halftime and wound up losing a must-win game by 8 points. What's next for this team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The season may be winding down but the Lakers have a lot riding on what's happening, including Russell Westbrook's resurgence and all eyes on Anthony Davis' pending return. Jorge Sedano from ESPN joins to discuss... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's going to be a busy summer for the Lakers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers were without LeBron James against the 76ers and put forth a valiant effort that ultimately fell short. On the plus side, their effort, determination, and new offensive schemes remained intact. Is there reason for optimism moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss LeBron's push for the scoring title, players the Lakers can target this summer, Wenyen Gabriel's playoff eligibility and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers got an important win over the Cavs as LeBron James dropped a triple-double and the offense continued to look better. What does this mean for LA moving forward? This episode was recorded live from Blue Wire studios at the Wynn in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We open up the mailbag and discuss a number of questions, including what the Lakers can do this summer, how to trade Russell Westbrook, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers suffered a bad loss against the Wizards, giving up another big lead in a disastrous fashion. Who is to blame for this one? We have some thoughts... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.