Lakeshow

We wish Hall of Famer Magic Johnson a happy birthday! Brad Turner from the Los Angeles Times, Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan speak with the Lakers Legend on his special day. Plus we celebrate Team USA's gold medal performance at the Paris Olympics.

LeBron James makes history as the only player with multiple triple-doubles in his Olympics career as he led Team USA's comeback over Serbia. Mark Medina joins Allie Clifton and Chris McGee to appreciate the greatness that LeBron, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant displayed on the world's biggest stage, keeping American hopes of a 5th straight gold medal intact. Plus, they reflect on the new statue of Kobe and Gianna Bryant outside Crypto.com Arena.

LeBron James has taken over Paris as he and Anthony Davis have played central roles in Team USA advancing to the quarterfinals of the Summer Olympics. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss the biggest threat to the USA capturing the gold medal, plus give their impressions from the first week of the Paris Games. Also, who's the GOAT of USA Men's Basketball?

LeBron James and Coco Gauff have been voted by their fellow Olympians to be the Team USA flag-bearers at the opening ceremony on Friday in Paris. Allie Clifton, Mike Bresnahan, and Khobi Price discuss what this honor means for LeBron's legacy. They also touch on the Lakers' quiet off-season and if they think that the team, as currently constructed, can sneak into the top six in the Western Conference. Plus, will Khobi make his flight?

As the U.S. Olympic Team gears up for the Summer Olympics, Anthony Davis has played like its best player at both ends of the floor. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan give their impressions of AD and his role on this team and how it's different than what he does every night with the Lakers. Plus, could we see any more Lakers roster moves before training camp?

A number of Lakers are back on the court getting ready for some off-season basketball. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss the Team USA roster ahead of the Paris Olympics, and what roles LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play. Plus, they look ahead to the Lakers Summer League squad tipping off in Las Vegas and the expectations for draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James.

The Lakers introduced their draft picks to the media before they took part in their first practice with their new Summer League teammates. Mike Trudell joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan to discuss the expectations for the duo in the upcoming California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League games. Plus, where will the Lakers look to improve in free agency? Is an acquisition more likely through a trade?

After missing out on a potential deal for Klay Thompson, the Lakers look to rebound and land an impact player in free agency. Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan are joined by special guest Jovan Buha of "The Athletic" to discuss what's next for Lakers and what potential moves can still be made. Plus, a recap of why new head coach JJ Redick won his introductory press conference last week.

The Lakers offseason went from 0 to 60 in just a few days! Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss everything from the hiring of JJ Redick as head coach to the Lakers latest draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James!

The NBA Draft is less than a week away and the Lakers have not yet announced the hiring of their next head coach. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan sort through the latest with the candidates and whether Monty Williams could be in play after he was let go by the Pistons. Plus, what will LeBron James decide to do with his player option for next season after his son Bronny learns his immediate NBA future next week?

The NBA lost one of its all-time greats – and its logo – with the passing of Jerry West. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan reflect on the legacy of the Lakers Hall of Fame player, coach and executive. Plus what's next in the Lakers' search for their next head coach?

LeBron James returned to the gym to get ready for the Summer Olympics while his former teammate Kyrie Irving prepares for the NBA Finals. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss how Kyrie led the Mavericks' turnaround this season and react to his comments on the impact Kobe Bryant had on him. Plus we make some Finals predictions.

The basketball world lost a legend this week with the passing of Hall of Famer Bill Walton. Longtime NBA writer Mark Medina joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan to share some of their personal interactions with Walton over the years. Plus, they discuss the latest in the Lakers search for their next head coach.

Whomever the Lakers hire as their next head coach will have two All-NBA players as the foundation, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis were honored this week. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss if the voters got it right… and assess the latest in the Lakers search for a new head coach. Plus, how effective defensively would the recent Warriors dynasty be against the Shaq & Kobe Lakers?

How much will the Lakers value previous coaching experience when hiring their next head coach? Kevin Ding joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan and makes the case for JJ Redick despite not having coached in the NBA versus other candidates who have years of NBA coaching on their resumes. Plus, with the NBA Draft Combine being held, will the Lakers find a way to select Bronny James in next month's Draft?

A week after Darvin Ham was let go, the Lakers begin their search for their next head coach. Jovan Buha joins Allie Clifton and Chris McGee to discuss the leading candidates and makes the case for longtime NBA player JJ Redick to be the Lakers next head coach. Plus, why doesn't Anthony Davis get more respect nationally as one of the best defensive players in the NBA?

After losing in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, the Lakers dismissed Head Coach Darvin Ham. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan react to the decision and discuss where the season fell short. Plus, what kind of coach will they look to hire to replace Ham?

The Denver Nuggets ended the Lakers season for the second year in a row, this time in the first round of the playoffs. Mike Trudell joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan to discuss how close the series was despite the Lakers losing in 5 games. Plus, they contemplate whether LeBron James will return for his 22nd season in the NBA with the Lakers.