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41 minutes
Aug 31, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/31/16 -Will Brandon Ingram be ready to contribute right away? / Most of the buzz around
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/31/16 -Will Brandon Ingram be ready to contribute right away? / Most of the buzz around the NBA during recent weeks in August has centered on NBA 2K’s various ratings for players, and several more leaked on Tuesday. Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers already knew how D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle, Jordan Clarkson, and Larry Nance, Jr. rated, but the Tuesday leak revealed the ratings of wings Luol Deng and Brandon Ingram as well. - - That reveal, combined with Ingram’s fellow rookies voting him as the most likely to have the best career got us thinking: how much will Ingram be ready to contribute right away? To discuss this, host Harrison Faigen spoke with Gary Kester of Silver Screen and Roll and Lakers Outsiders, and they gave their thoughts on how much Ingram can bring to the team this year. - - Additionally, the two discussed Clarkson’s improvements, players they think the Lakers should or shouldn’t bring to training camp, and Ivica Zubac’s enjoyable Twitter presence. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 minutes
Aug 29, 2016
Whats the Drive and Dish's NBA 2K Rating? / On this Episode, we talk about the Worst Contracts handed out
Whats the Drive and Dish's NBA 2K Rating? / On this Episode, we talk about the Worst Contracts handed out this offseason, Tyler Johnson for the Heat, Mozgov for the Lakers, and a good amout of the contracts given out by the Portland Trailblazers. After that, we bring out our new Segment "Reading between the lines," where we disect John Walls comments about Beal, D-Rose's comments about the Knicks, and Patrick Beverly's Comments about James Harden and the Rockets. Finally, we talk NBA 2K Ratings with a game called "Too High, Too Low, Or Just Right."Follow the show ----> DriveandDishpodcast.com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Follow us on Twitter----> Justin, Kevin, and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47 minutes
Aug 29, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/29/16 -- Jason Terry's Hilarious Calls Around The NBA, Discussing NBA 2K Player Rankings And 'Harrison's
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/29/16 -- Jason Terry's Hilarious Calls Around The NBA, Discussing NBA 2K Player Rankings And 'Harrison's Hot Takes' Returns / The Los Angeles Lakers (reportedly) have 16 players on a roster they’ll have to trim down to at most 15 before the start of the season, meaning the team is highly unlikely to make any further veteran additions in free agency. Jason Terry also agreed to terms with the Milawaukee Bucks earlier this month, which made it all the more bizarre when he went on the radio and talked about how Luke Walton and the Los Angeles Lakers shot down his request to join them in free agency this week. - - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin tried (and failed) to keep straight faces while talking about the most random news of August on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. Later, the two broke down their thoughts on the #LakersRank series at this site, as well as which of the young Lakers would be most fun to play with in 2K, which led to possibly the hottest "Harrison's Hot Takes" segment yet. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 minutes
Aug 26, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/26/16 -- Daniel Buerge Talks Lakers' Future, Transition From Kobe Bryant, LakersNation And More / Harrison
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/26/16 -- Daniel Buerge Talks Lakers' Future, Transition From Kobe Bryant, LakersNation And More / Harrison was out today, but Anthony catches up with Time Warner Cable Sports' Daniel Buerge to talk about the Lakers' bright future. Why does D'Angelo Russell seem to resonate with the fanbase and might it be connected to the criticism he seems to attract? How does this young group compare to prior eras and what does it say about the fan base that the rebuild has been bought into as it has? - - Then, the conversation made its way to his time as Editor-in-Chief of LakersNation. The site has an interesting history the guys go through, and speculate on the future of online content based on what's succeeded through the years. What might be next? - - Finally, to wrap the show, Daniel takes us through his hopes and expectations for this young team. He and Anthony are on the same page. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 minutes
Aug 24, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/24/16 -- Andre Ingram talks about his time with the D-Fenders and life in the D-League
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/24/16 -- Andre Ingram talks about his time with the D-Fenders and life in the D-League / The Los Angeles Lakers recently hired several former Los Angeles D-Fenders staffers to join the parent team. Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin wanted to talk about the additions, and were fortunate enough to be joined by D-Fenders guard Andre Ingram on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - The three discussed the atmosphere with the D-Fenders under Casey Owens last season, Ingram’s most memorable Luke Walton story, how much benefit he sees from the D-Fenders’ side of the team’s one-to-one affiliation with the Lakers, and how the D-League has changed during Ingram’s eight years in the league. - Later, Ingram discussed his preparation process, what it’s like raising a family while continuing to pursue his NBA dream, and much more. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 minutes
Aug 22, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/22/16 -- The Lakers Are Catching Up To Millennials, Add Another Free Agent / Anthony is
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/22/16 -- The Lakers Are Catching Up To Millennials, Add Another Free Agent / Anthony is excited not just about the #Lakers' coaching staff, but what it says about the direction the entire organization might be going in based on the crew they put together. He and Harrison discuss that and make an exciting announcement about the entire Locked On network and our show specifically. - - That, plus, they briefly cover the latest addition to the Lakers' training camp: Zach Auguste. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41 minutes
Aug 19, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/19/16 -- What impact will Yi Jianlian have on the Lakers? / We may have no
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/19/16 -- What impact will Yi Jianlian have on the Lakers? / We may have no idea how much his contract is going to be worth, but the Los Angeles Lakers’ signing Yi Jianlian appears to be all but an inevitability at this point. The former sixth overall pick was the third-leading scorer at the Olympics, but it remains to be seen how he’ll fare in his return to the United States. - Hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin try to make sense of the Jianlian signing, as well as debating whether or not his highly incentive-based contract could be a problem in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. Later, the two discussed what Jianlian’s signing means for Tarik Black, and whether or not they agree with the results of Silver Screen and Roll’s #LakersRank so far. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41 minutes
Aug 17, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/17/16 -- Should the Lakers sign Yi JIanlian? / The Los Angeles Lakers made some puzzling
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/17/16 -- Should the Lakers sign Yi JIanlian? / The Los Angeles Lakers made some puzzling news on Tuesday night when Marc Stein reported the team was attempting to bring Yi Jianlian to the NBA, presumably to play for their team. - - This news unfortunately broke right after hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin has finished recording the latest episode of Locked on Lakers, but they came back and tried to figure out what the team might be thinking with this potential move, and if they think Yi will make his triumphant NBA return in purple and gold. - - Before they get there, the two discussed whether they thought Nick Young would remain on the Lakers’ roster after his attempt to mend fences with D’Angelo Russell, as well as what they thought of Kobe Bryant’s comments about Luke Walton, championship basketball, and the team’s young core. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 minutes
Aug 16, 2016
Dan Patrick, Longtime TV/Radio Broadcaster / Joining Chris Mannix on the Vertical this week is the great broadcaster, Dan Patrick.
Dan Patrick, Longtime TV/Radio Broadcaster / Joining Chris Mannix on the Vertical this week is the great broadcaster, Dan Patrick. Dan talks with Chris and shares many stories of covering NBA Finals and his best story involving an interview with Michael Jordan. It's all here on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Here are some key moments: - - 0:37: Mannix getting lost in Rio. - - 2:45: Getting to know Patrick Ewing and the side he doesn’t show the media. - - 7:17: The limited amount of access that the media has to athletes compared to earlier eras. - - 12:00: Covering Jordan during his championship years. - - 17:32: Jordan’s first retirement from the Bulls and baseball career. - - 22:22: Growing up a fan of the Cincinnati Royals, and seeing Oscar Robertson, Nate Archibald and Pete Maravich play. - - 28:28: Comparing players and teams from different eras. - - 32:58: Patrick’s experiences with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. - - 36:57: Seeing Wilt Chamberlain when the Lakers visited Cincinnati. - - 39:15: Entering into radio work during the late 1990s. - - 44:11: Patrick’s heavy workload in recent years. - - 46:14: Patrick’s friendship with Sandler and the broadcaster's movie appearances. - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
40 minutes
Aug 14, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/15/16 -- Is Zubac ready to play if Mozgov’s injury lingers? / Ivica Zubac was
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/15/16 -- Is Zubac ready to play if Mozgov’s injury lingers? / Ivica Zubac was awesome for the #Lakers during Las Vegas Summer League. The 19-year old center ranked second in blocked shots at 2.6 per game and looked much less raw than most expected. - - Zubac’s high-level of production has many Lakers fans just as high on him moving forward, but could he really step in right now if Timofey Mozgov’s injuries pile up? Hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen discussed how ready they think Zubac is on the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. Then, since Mozgov’s injury is really the only Lakers news of note, the two got into their thoughts on Team USA’s play at the Olympics so far. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 minutes
Aug 12, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/12/16 -- Lakers Schedule Breakdown; Farewell, Robert Sacre / The #NBA schedule was released Thursday afternoon
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/12/16 -- Lakers Schedule Breakdown; Farewell, Robert Sacre / The #NBA schedule was released Thursday afternoon and while Anthony isn't particularly thrilled to dive all too deeply into the breakdowns, Harrison entices him with some pretty great categories of games we should look forward to. Which game are the #Lakers guaranteed to win? Which game will almost definitely make fans cry? Which game might the Lakers win and convince the opposing team to fire their coach? We ask the important questions around here. - - Also, Robert Sacre received a training camp invite with the New Orleans Pelicans, so the guys wish him well and look back on his time in Los Angeles. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 minutes
Aug 10, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/10/16-- Was Russell Westbrook’s extension a good thing for the Lakers? / When Russell Westbrook agreed
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/10/16-- Was Russell Westbrook’s extension a good thing for the Lakers? / When Russell Westbrook agreed to renegotiate and extend his contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, many painted it as yet another loss for the Los Angeles Lakers in a year full of them. Supposedly, the Lakers had missed out on another major target. - - But could Westbrook’s new deal actually be a good thing for Los Angeles? Host Anthony Irwin is back from his vacation, and re-joins co-host Harrison Faigen to discuss their thoughts on why this turn of events may ultimately benefit the Lakers, and how trading for him this year may have been a shortsighted decision from the front office in the first place. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 minutes
Aug 8, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/8/16-- Will the Lakers really be the worst team in the Western Conference? / ESPN made
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/8/16-- Will the Lakers really be the worst team in the Western Conference? / ESPN made some headlines (as is usually the goal with arbitrary rankings) by projecting the Los Angeles Lakers to finish with the third-worst record in the NBA, and worst overall in the Western Conference. Many fans disagreed, and so did a few Lakers, according to Larry Nance, Jr. - - Could the Lakers really be better than people think? Host Harrison Faigen is joined by Gary Kester of Lakers Outsiders to discuss their thoughts on where the Lakers will end up in the standings, and whether or not they are being overlooked. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
39 minutes
Aug 5, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/5/16--Discussing Kobe Bryant’s Olympic legacy and ongoing impact on Team USA Basketball / Anthony and Harrison
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/5/16--Discussing Kobe Bryant’s Olympic legacy and ongoing impact on Team USA Basketball / Anthony and Harrison decided to take a walk down memory lane in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers, discussing their enduring memories of Kobe Bryant’s time at the Olympics, the impact he had on the roster, and how much of the team’s recent success is due to his influence. Later in the show, they also debated whether or not they would have liked to see Bryant head down to Rio as his basketball finale, or if they think the way he ended things in a Lakers jersey was better. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
37 minutes
Aug 3, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/3/16 -- Which Member of Team USA is most likely to be a #FutureLaker? / D’Angelo
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/3/16 -- Which Member of Team USA is most likely to be a #FutureLaker? / D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle, and Brandon Ingram may have practiced against Team USA as part of the select team, but there are no members of the Los Angeles Lakers on the team that will represent the United States in Rio. But could any #FutureLakers be on the roster? Anthony and Harrison debate. Plus, the latest edition of #HarrisonsHotTakes - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 minutes
Jul 31, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/1/16 -- Discussing Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan’s final seasons, legacies, and more / Locked on
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 8/1/16 -- Discussing Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan’s final seasons, legacies, and more / Locked on Lakers' hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen were joined by Jeff Garcia of Locked on Spurs, and the three discussed their memories of both players on and off the court, as well as comparing the organizations they were a part of for their unforgettable careers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 minutes
Jul 29, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/29/16 -- How Can The Kids Impress Free Agents? (Pt. 2) / The conversation about how
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/29/16 -- How Can The Kids Impress Free Agents? (Pt. 2) / The conversation about how guys like D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle and Ivica Zubac can impress potential free agent targets was so much fun yesterday, we decided to run it back, but with the remaining young guys the #Lakers have to offer. - - So, what can Brandon Ingram, Larry Nance, Jr., Anthony Brown and Tarik Black work on or show consistently to catch a superstar's eye? We discuss. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 minutes
Jul 28, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/28/16 -- Paul George Praises The Kids; How Big A Leap Must They Take? / Paul
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/28/16 -- Paul George Praises The Kids; How Big A Leap Must They Take? / Paul George joined the growing list of players and coaches who have heaped praise on the #Lakers' young core. So, Anthony and Harrison thought it would be an interesting topic to figure out what kind of leap those kids need to take in order to make the Lakers a legitimate player for elite-level free agents. - - The conversation was so interesting, in fact, they're going to have to extend the topic to a second show, which will air Friday. As always, subscribe, rate, review and spread the word! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 minutes
Jul 27, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/27/16-- Mailbag! Which Young Laker Is The Most Likely All Star And More / Last week's
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/27/16-- Mailbag! Which Young Laker Is The Most Likely All Star And More / Last week's mailbag was so successful and so much fun, we decided to bring it back as a weekly show, at least/especially for the offseason. Questions include: - - - Which player of the #Lakers young core is most likely to make an all star team? - - What should the end of the bench look like? - - Can Brandon Ingram play the four? - - Best defensive/offensive lineups? - - Can a pregnant woman drive in the carpool lane? - - Wait, what? - - Like we said, Anthony and Harrison had a blast recording this, so enjoy. As always, rate, review, subscribe and spread the word. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 minutes
Jul 26, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/26/16 -- Luke Walton Talks About D'Angelo Russell's Leadership; Should Randle Have Played in Summer League?
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/26/16 -- Luke Walton Talks About D'Angelo Russell's Leadership; Should Randle Have Played in Summer League? / A conversation started with Luke Walton appearing on Shaquille O'Neal's podcast and the discussion about those comments led to an impromptu debate on whether Julius Randle should have played in Las Vegas Summer League. Initially, Walton talks about D'Angelo Russell's leadership ability, as well as expectations for this young #Lakers team. - - Then, after Harrison and Anthony brawl off-air, they answer a couple questions, starting with the what kinds of players Randle and Jordan Clarkson might become, as well as which former Lakers they'd add to this roster if they could go back and grab that player in their prime. Enjoy, subscribe, rate and review! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 minutes
Jul 25, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/25/16-- Starting Five Discussion & Harrison's Hot Takes, Brandon Ingram Edition / The top story over
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/25/16-- Starting Five Discussion & Harrison's Hot Takes, Brandon Ingram Edition / The top story over the weekend was Luke Walton's music choice on the volleyball court, so Harrison and Anthony discuss what the #Lakers might look like to start basketball games on their own basketball court. By our count, there are six guys with legitimate claims to the five spots. How might that work and what might any choice say about the team's direction? - - Then, as has become custom every Monday, Harrison wakes you up with his hottest takes and, while we don't want to overpromise on these things, Harrison brought so. Much. Fire. You won't want to miss this. - - As always, subscribe, rate, review and tell your friends! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 minutes
Jul 22, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/22/16-- Trade Speculation and Ivica Zubac / Will the #Lakers make any more #offseason moves? Why
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/22/16-- Trade Speculation and Ivica Zubac / Will the #Lakers make any more #offseason moves? Why hasn’t Brandon Ingram signed his contract? How much playing time will Ivica Zubac get this year? Anthony answered all of this and more in the latest episode of Locked on Lakers. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
39 minutes
Jul 21, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/21/16-- Julius Randle Impresses Gregg Popovich / The summers of D’Angelo Russell and Brandon Ingram have
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/21/16-- Julius Randle Impresses Gregg Popovich / The summers of D’Angelo Russell and Brandon Ingram have been the main topics of discussion around the Los Angeles Lakers in recent weeks, but now it’s Julius Randle’s time to shine. The 2014 lottery pick revealed details about his offseason workout routine and was showered with praise by Gregg Popovich on Wednesday, so hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen decided now was as good a time to re-evaluate Randle as any. - - After arguing on a gondola about whether or not Larry Nance, Jr. was a better prospect than Randle moving forward just over a week ago, has the third-year forward’s time training with Team USA changed either of their minds? Anthony and Harrison discuss that and the rest of the latest from Las Vegas on the newest episode of Locked on Lakers. - - As always, if you enjoy the show, please subscribe on iTunes and give us a review too, if you're so inclined. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
33 minutes
Jul 20, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/20/16-- Kevin Durant or Brandon Ingram? / Kevin Durant has been particularly positive about the #Lakers
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/20/16-- Kevin Durant or Brandon Ingram? / Kevin Durant has been particularly positive about the #Lakers and Brandon Ingram in particular. Anthony has some thoughts on what that might mean, given his stance in the offseason and actually catches Harrison by surprise! Aside from that, the guys talk about expectations for Ingram and D'Angelo Russell. Their situations are pretty different, and what might Durant's comments do for the former? - - Speaking of surprises, by the way, Harrison took advantage of Anthony's indifference towards reading in a ruthless game (another debut, by the way) of Durant or Ingram. Listen, subscribe, rate and review! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 minutes
Jul 19, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/19/16-- USA Basketball Select Team Analysis / The #Lakers' summer did not end after Las Vegas
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/19/16-- USA Basketball Select Team Analysis / The #Lakers' summer did not end after Las Vegas Summer League. More than any other team in the NBA, they represented at the USA Basketball Select Team camp. D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle and Brandon Ingram will spend the next couple weeks playing alongside the best the NBA has to offer, which is a great thing both for the future of the entire organization and each player individually. - - Anthony and Harrison discuss what it all means, as well as some hopeful developments over the young core's time with #TeamUSA, plus which of the three has the best chance to eventually represent America at the #Olympics one day. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 minutes
Jul 18, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/18/16-- Las Vegas Summer League Review and Harrison's Hot Takes / The #Lakers are back from
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/18/16-- Las Vegas Summer League Review and Harrison's Hot Takes / The #Lakers are back from Las Vegas, so Anthony and Harrison discuss their time out there. Who impressed; who disappointed and who surprised? You won't want to miss that final category. (Hint: We find out about someone's successful gambling career). - - Then, the guys are thrilled to debut their first recurring segment: Harrison's Hot Takes! What was the lesson he learned above all others in that vaunted Vegas heat? You'll have to listen to find out. Subscribe, rate and review. Do it for Harrison's bday. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34 minutes
Jul 15, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/15/16-- The Latest on Russell Westbrook And Nance Goes Down in Last Night's Loss / On
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/15/16-- The Latest on Russell Westbrook And Nance Goes Down in Last Night's Loss / On the Raining Js Podcast (also of the Locked on Podcast Network), Sean Deveney (Sporting News) predicted Blake Griffin would start next season on the #Celtics. Griffin is not Russell Westbrook, so is this a leverage ploy by the Celtics to lower the asking price from the #Thunder, or might the #Lakers find themselves in a better situation to land Westbrook? Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen discuss. - - In actual basketball news, the Lakers lost last night to the #Cavs, but more importantly, lost Larry Nance, Jr., to a broken hand. What does this mean moving forward, starting with tonight, as the Lakers face the #Jazz? It certainly isn't the end to Summer League the Lakers were hoping for. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41 minutes
Jul 14, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/14/16-- Should the Lakers Trade for Russell Westbrook? Jeanie Buss Gave Her Thoughts on the Team,
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/14/16-- Should the Lakers Trade for Russell Westbrook? Jeanie Buss Gave Her Thoughts on the Team, Which is in Tourney Mode in Las Vegas / The talk around the #Lakers is about #RussellWestbrook. Should they trade for him now, or wait for free agency? Then, Jeanie Buss spoke about the state of the team, and what she said should make Lakers fans feel good about the organization's direction. Finally, the Lakers are into the tournament part of Las Vegas Summer League and it's hard not to think they're the favorites. - - Thanks for listening and make sure you subscribe and tell your friends about the show! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 minutes
Jul 11, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/11/16-- Is Larry Nance, Jr. or Julius Randle a better fit with the Lakers moving forward?
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/11/16-- Is Larry Nance, Jr. or Julius Randle a better fit with the Lakers moving forward? / The Los Angeles Lakers have certainly kicked off Las Vegas Summer League with a bang. The team is off to a 2-0 start to the tournament, with one easy victory over the New Orleans Pelicans followed by a nail-biter over the Philadelphia 76ers due to a game winning shot from D’Angelo Russell. - - A major factor in the Lakers’ hot start in the desert has been the play of second-year power forward Larry Nance, Jr. The uber-athletic four’s endless effort and activity have proven once again to be a perfect fit for summer league, and his strong play so far led us to ask the question: is he a better fit with the Lakers’ young core going forward than Julius Randle is? - - Locked on Lakers hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen are in Las Vegas for Summer League, and they could think of no better place to discuss this critical question than... a gondola at the Venetian? Take a listen: - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 minutes
Jul 10, 2016
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/10/16-- D'Angelo Russell's game winner give Lakers fans ice in their veins / Anthony and Harrison
LOCKED ON LAKERS -- 7/10/16-- D'Angelo Russell's game winner give Lakers fans ice in their veins / Anthony and Harrison got together to discuss their views of D'Angelo Russell's game-winning shot and more views on the young Lakers' team's time in Las Vegas Summer League. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 minutes
Jul 9, 2016
Ingram, Zubac, Russell and Nance, Jr. impress in Lakers' Summer League debut / Anthony and Harrison give their thoughts on
Ingram, Zubac, Russell and Nance, Jr. impress in Lakers' Summer League debut / Anthony and Harrison give their thoughts on the #Lakers' first summer league in an impromptu podcast from Las Vegas. The game was dominated by an unforeseen force. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 minutes
Jul 7, 2016
Locked on Lakers: Lakers Trade for Calderon and Other Free Agency Speculation / The #Lakers made the biggest deal of
Locked on Lakers: Lakers Trade for Calderon and Other Free Agency Speculation / The #Lakers made the biggest deal of the #NBA offseason: They acquired Jose Calderon from the #Bulls via trade. Anthony and Harrison react to that, along with the rest of free agency to this point. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
55 minutes
Jul 7, 2016
Locked on Lakers: Episode 1 / #Lakers Summer League is upon us, so Anthony and Harrison bring in Ben Rosales
Locked on Lakers: Episode 1 / #Lakers Summer League is upon us, so Anthony and Harrison bring in Ben Rosales (@brosales12) to preview what the team might look like in Vegas. It's our debut show on the Locked On network. Make sure you subscribe! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Jul 1, 2016
#18 - First Day of 2016 NBA Free Agency / Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek react to a wild first
#18 - First Day of 2016 NBA Free Agency / Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek react to a wild first few hours of NBA free agency, including analysis of Jeremy Lin to the Nets, Timofey Mozgov to the Lakers, Joakim Noah to the Knicks and a few late-breaking signings (Chandler Parsons, Evan Fournier and Evan Turner).
50 minutes
Jul 1, 2016
Lakers Lounge: Chandler Parsons Analysis with Kirk Henderson / Kirk Henderson (@KirkSeriousFace) stops by the Lounge to talk about what
Lakers Lounge: Chandler Parsons Analysis with Kirk Henderson / Kirk Henderson (@KirkSeriousFace) stops by the Lounge to talk about what Chandler Parsons might bring to the Lakers. There has been some reported mutual interest between the two parties, so the conversation is certainly timely. On top of that, he talks about Dirk Nowitzki’s relationship with the Mavericks in comparison to Kobe Bryant’s with the Lakers. Great stuff from Kirk. - - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 minutes
Jul 1, 2016
Lakers Late Night: Free Agency Reaction, Day 1 / After years of planning, hoping, missing out on free agents and
Lakers Late Night: Free Agency Reaction, Day 1 / After years of planning, hoping, missing out on free agents and watching awful basketball to maintain the flexibility needed to field a competitive roster at some point down the line, the Lakers wound up with… Drum roll, please. I’m waiting. Still waiting. TIMOFEY MOZGOV! - - We react. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 minutes
Jun 30, 2016
Lakers Lounge: Free Agency Preview / Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen are joined by Tom Fehr (also of Silver Screen
Lakers Lounge: Free Agency Preview / Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen are joined by Tom Fehr (also of Silver Screen & Roll) to talk about the days leading up to free agency. The Lakers have been spurned not just by Kevin Durant and Hassan Whiteside, but somehow couldn’t get a meeting with either of the two. They appear to have moved on, so the guys talk about what that might entail either with specific names, or the type of players the Lakers might be interested in. - - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 minutes
Jun 29, 2016
Jamal Crawford breaks down this year's free agency class / Los Angeles Clippers' Jamal Crawford joins NBA A to Z
Jamal Crawford breaks down this year's free agency class / Los Angeles Clippers' Jamal Crawford joins NBA A to Z guy Sam Amick to break down free agency. As a player, Crawford has a unique perspective on where guys might go and what the market is for other players. They discuss Kevin Durant’s situation and how Durant will be talking to Crawford’s team. They break down some of the younger players and Crawford gives his list of guys he’d pursue if he was a general manager. Then they talk about how Crawford, a free agent himself, stays in playing shape even in his late 30s. They also talk about other guys, in particular Dwyane Wade, who is in Crawford’s age bracket and how he might fit in with the Miami Heat’s plans.
52 minutes
Jun 28, 2016
Lakers Lounge: Sibling Rivalry / So, apparently Jim and Jeanie Buss still aren’t getting along, which isn’t necessarily all that
Lakers Lounge: Sibling Rivalry / So, apparently Jim and Jeanie Buss still aren’t getting along, which isn’t necessarily all that newsworthy. Nothing new to see there. The timing of which these reports came out struck Anthony and Harrison as odd, so they took a deep dive into one of the bigger stories to come up so far this offseason. Who might’ve leaked the information? Why would they do so? What does it mean for the Lakers moving forward? It’s all covered here. - - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 minutes
Jun 28, 2016
The Phoenix Suns Have A New Three Headed Dragon... / Tim, Justin and Kevin Talk about the NBA Draft:The 76ers Taking Simmons, The Lakers
The Phoenix Suns Have A New Three Headed Dragon... / Tim, Justin and Kevin Talk about the NBA Draft:The 76ers Taking Simmons, The Lakers taking Ingram, The Celtics picking Brown, The Suns going with Bender, and the Timberwolves going with Dunn!We also talk the Full roster for Team USA... What everyone sees in Harrison Barnes, and WTF are the Hornets and Kings doing? DriveandDishpodcast.com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Jun 27, 2016
Lakers Lounge: The Lakers’ fresh future, with Chris Manning of 2K Sports / The Los Angeles Lakers’ last several years have
Lakers Lounge: The Lakers’ fresh future, with Chris Manning of 2K Sports / The Los Angeles Lakers’ last several years have been dour, mostly joyless affairs, as fans closely following the team are certainly aware. There has been a pretty consistent cycle in Los Angeles since 2014: draft a promising player, strike out in free agency, have all the hope from the summer effortlessly crushed by the rest of the NBA running roughshod over the team for 82 games, and then get another exciting draft pick. - - This year, things could be different, but how do we deal with all of these newfound reasons for positivity and optimism? To figure it out, I brought NBA 2K Community manager Chris Manning into the Lakers Lounge. - - In addition to his work with 2K, Chris a [...] - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34 minutes
Jun 24, 2016
Lakers Lounge: Draft Night Immediate Recap / The draft played out just about exactly as was expected, so Anthony and
Lakers Lounge: Draft Night Immediate Recap / The draft played out just about exactly as was expected, so Anthony and Harrison figure out ways say a bunch of stuff they already said. They also look ahead to the opening moments of free agency. More specifically: Who the Lakers should call at midnight of July 1st. - - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36 minutes
Jun 21, 2016
Lakers Lounge Live: Luke Walton Introduced / Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen again get together to recap everything you might’ve
Lakers Lounge Live: Luke Walton Introduced / Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen again get together to recap everything you might’ve missed with the Lakers, starting with the introduction of Luke Walton as head coach. They give a short preview of Summer League, which is right around the corner. Then, finally, Anthony attempts to sell LeBron on Los Angeles. - - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 minutes
Jun 17, 2016
Lakers Lounge: Dave Schilling Returns / It’s been way too long, so Anthony Irwin catches up with Dave Schilling on
Lakers Lounge: Dave Schilling Returns / It’s been way too long, so Anthony Irwin catches up with Dave Schilling on what’s been a really good Lakers offseason, then about these NBA Finals. Also, they talk a little bit about one of the more ridiculous rumors we’ve heard in a little while: LeBron maybe (but probably not) leaving Cleveland. - - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 minutes
Jun 6, 2016
Mychal Thompson says Warriors would beat Showtime Lakers / Mychal Thompson, member of the Los Angeles Lakers in the Showtime
Mychal Thompson says Warriors would beat Showtime Lakers / Mychal Thompson, member of the Los Angeles Lakers in the Showtime era and father of Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors, agrees with his son that this Warriors team would beat his. Mychal Thompson joined Sam Amick for a quick chat about why and about how good this team is. Kevin Spain and Amick set it up on how good the Warriors have been and they discuss the travel woes of USA TODAY's Jeff Zillgitt.
34 minutes
May 20, 2016
Lakers Lounge: Discussing the Lakers’ options with the No. 2 pick / It’s safe say there has been plenty of
Lakers Lounge: Discussing the Lakers’ options with the No. 2 pick / It’s safe say there has been plenty of news about the Los Angeles Lakers over the last few since the team fired head coach Byron Scott. The team has plucked - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 minutes
May 20, 2016
Lakers Lounge: Luke Hired, Pick Kept, Future Bright / Anthony and Harrison hadn’t spoken in a while, so there was
Lakers Lounge: Luke Hired, Pick Kept, Future Bright / Anthony and Harrison hadn’t spoken in a while, so there was quite a bit to talk about. The Lakers have since hired a coach, kept their second-overall pick and have the pieces to put together at least a competitive team next season. - - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34 minutes
May 8, 2016
What to make of the coaching moves / What to make of the coaching changes that have happened in the
What to make of the coaching moves / What to make of the coaching changes that have happened in the NBA? Breaking it down is Jeff Zillgitt and Sam Amick, USA TODAY NBA reporters and A to Z guys. They take a look at the latest moves involving Dave Jeerer and Frank Vogel, but they also break down Luke Walton going to the Los Angeles Lakers, Tom Thibodeau headed to Minnesota and Scott Brooks going to Washington. They also discuss what’s next for David Blatt, former coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers. They chat about the jobs in Sacramento, New York and the now open jobs in Indiana and Memphis.
41 minutes
May 5, 2016
Ep. 2: 'Sources Say' With Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman / Chris and Juliet break down a slew of happenings
Ep. 2: 'Sources Say' With Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman / Chris and Juliet break down a slew of happenings around the NBA, including Larry Bird's tough love, Harden's solo bus, Lowry's struggles (10:00), Drake's basketball fandom (14:00), Dwight's next stop (28:00), the new-look Lakers (32:00), Durant's situational height (35:00), and a return to Waiters Island (40:00)! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
May 2, 2016
The OKC Thunder Dur(C)ant Win Against the San Antonio Spurs / Justin, Tim and Kevin Talk about Round two
The OKC Thunder Dur(C)ant Win Against the San Antonio Spurs / Justin, Tim and Kevin Talk about Round two of the NBA playoffs (Thunder/Spurs, Cavs/Hawks, Warriors/Trailblazers), Luke Walton going to Coach the Lakers... and the new found respect for Austin Rivers... Along with Hot Takes from Reddit, and Mailbag. DriveandDishPodcast.com (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1½ hours
May 1, 2016
#4 - Western Conference Semifinals Preview / Morten, Sarah and Bryan discuss whether the Trail Blazers can upset the Warriors,
#4 - Western Conference Semifinals Preview / Morten, Sarah and Bryan discuss whether the Trail Blazers can upset the Warriors, suggest a path ahead for the Clippers, break down the Spurs-Thunder series and weigh in on Tom Thibodeau's fit in Minnesota and Luke Walton's fit with the Lakers.
1 hour
Apr 26, 2016
Washington Post NBA writer Tim Bontemps / Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post joins The Vertical this week to discuss
Washington Post NBA writer Tim Bontemps / Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post joins The Vertical this week to discuss the NBA coaching carousel that is going on right now. Tim and Chris breakdown the hiring of Scott Brooks in Washington, Thibs in Minnesota and who should take over the Lakers job after they fired Byron Scott. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
24 minutes
Apr 25, 2016
Lakers Late Night: Byron Scott FIRED / Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott was fired on Sunday night, so your hosts Anthony
Lakers Late Night: Byron Scott FIRED / Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott was fired on Sunday night, so your hosts Anthony [...] - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Apr 21, 2016
Lakers Lounge: Lakers’ coaching situation and direction of the franchise / The season is over but there’s still plenty
Lakers Lounge: Lakers’ coaching situation and direction of the franchise / The season is over but there’s still plenty to talk about, especially as the coaching carousel begins to spin. Are the Los Angeles Lakers missing out on opportunities while they hold on to Byron Scott? Darius Soriano of Forum Blue and Gold joins the show to talk about the state of the Lakers as teams around the NBA begins shuffling their decks heading into the offseason. - - The show will go live after the game ends and can be watched in the embedded video below once it’s on air, or you can listen to the show in audio form afterward. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 minutes
Apr 19, 2016
Jamal Crawford on Sixth Man award, Clippers / Los Angeles Clippers Jamal Crawford was voted Sixth Man of the Year,
Jamal Crawford on Sixth Man award, Clippers / Los Angeles Clippers Jamal Crawford was voted Sixth Man of the Year, the third time he's won the award, and nobody in the history of the NBA has done that. A to Z man Sam Amick caught up with Crawford after the award was announced to chat about that, the Clippers and the playoffs.
54 minutes
Apr 18, 2016
Lakers Podcast: The cost of giving Kobe Bryant a farewell, observations on the young core / We continue wrapping up
Lakers Podcast: The cost of giving Kobe Bryant a farewell, observations on the young core / We continue wrapping up the Los Angeles Lakers’ season and Michael Pina of Bleacher Report and various outlets joined the show talk some purple and gold. Pina goes into detail on his article that looks at the “cost” of givingKobe Bryant a farewell season, shares observations on the young core and helps us take a look ahead at free agency. - - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 minutes
Apr 15, 2016
Lakers Podcast: LD2K joins to discuss Kobe Bryant’s final game, NBA 2K ratings and more / The Lakers Lounge opens
Lakers Podcast: LD2K joins to discuss Kobe Bryant’s final game, NBA 2K ratings and more / The Lakers Lounge opens up for a very special episode with Chris Manning of 2K Sports — known by most Lakers and basketball fans as the great LD2K — joins the show! He attended Kobe Bryant’s final game and couldn’t wait to stop by and talk about what was an incredible night in Los Angeles. We’ll also touch on NBA 2K ratings and how his passion for the game of basketball and love for Kobe turned into a career with 2K. - - You can subscribe to [...] - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
33 minutes
Apr 14, 2016
Lakers Late Night: Kobe Bryant gives us the performance of a lifetime in his final game / The grand finale
Lakers Late Night: Kobe Bryant gives us the performance of a lifetime in his final game / The grand finale of Kobe Bryant’s career is Wednesday night, making for one of the biggest moments in franchise history. 20 years with Kobe have come and gone, and we’ll be live after the game to talk about what promises to be an emotional farewell to the Black Mamba. There might be some dust in the air, according to sources. - - You can subscribe to our iTunes channel to get all of our podcasts as soon [...] - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 minutes
Apr 13, 2016
The Kobe Files / With Kobe Bryant's retirement looming, USA TODAY put together a project called "The Kobe Files". The
The Kobe Files / With Kobe Bryant's retirement looming, USA TODAY put together a project called "The Kobe Files". The six-part series takes a look at the Lakers star from his days at Lower Merion High School, his off the court visitation with a family of a terminally ill son, how he got to the Lakers and almost didn't get to the Lakers. Martin Rogers, who was one of main reporters on the project, talks to NBA Editor Kevin Spain about it. Later in the show, Bryant does an interview with Steve Springer, former L.A. Times beat reporter who helped in the project.
1 hour
Apr 13, 2016
Chronicling Kobe, legendary Lakers photographer Andy Bernstein and beat writer Mark Medina / As Kobe Bryant's career winds down, Getty
Chronicling Kobe, legendary Lakers photographer Andy Bernstein and beat writer Mark Medina / As Kobe Bryant's career winds down, Getty News Services photographer Andy Bernstein joins Sam Amick to discuss shooting photos of the Lakers star for the past 20 years. They also discuss other photos Bernstein shot, including the iconic Michael Jordan with the NBA championship trophy being hugged by his father. L.A. Daily News reporter Mark Medina also joins Amick to discuss how Bryant has changed in the past few seasons.
7 minutes
Apr 13, 2016
LOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant scored 60 incredible points. He carried a miserable Los Angeles...
Kobe Bryant Amazing last 3 minutes in his FINAL GAME vs Jazz / LOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant scored 60 incredible points. He carried a miserable Los Angeles Lakers team to an improbable comeback victory.
And with sweat and confetti all over his gold uniform for the final time, he expressed humble thanks to his fans and family for their loving support over two decades.
"What else can I say?" Bryant asked. "Mamba out."
Now that's a Hollywood ending to a remarkable career.
Bryant utterly dominated his final game Wednesday night, wrapping up 20 NBA seasons with one last offensive showcase in the Lakers' 101-96 victory over the Utah Jazz.
He scored 23 points in the fourth quarter, posting his first 50-point game since February 2009 and rallying the Lakers from a 15-point deficit to win the final game of the worst season in franchise history.
It was messy, ridiculous and magical - even to the man who did it so many times over 20 years.
"It's hard to believe it happened this way," Bryant said. "I'm still shocked about it."
With the entire Staples Center crowd standing, Bryant made a 3-pointer with 59 seconds left. He hit another with 31 seconds to play, putting the Lakers ahead 97-96. He finished with an assist before checking out for good with 4.1 seconds left in just the Lakers' 17th win of the season.
"The perfect ending would have been a championship," Bryant said with a smile. "But tonight was (me) trying to go out, play hard and try to put on a show as much as I possibly could. It felt good to be able to do that one last time."
Bryant and his teammates conspired for one last omnivorous scoring performance by the third-leading scorer in NBA history. He played 42 minutes and took a career-high 50 shots, his teammates attempting to set him up for points on nearly every possession.
Kobe came up with the fifth highest-scoring game of his career. He became the oldest player to score 50 points in an NBA game.
The entire night was a tribute to Bryant, who is retiring after 20 seasons, five championship rings and 18 All-Star selections with the Lakers, who honored him before and after the game. Bryant is just the fifth player in NBA history to play 20 seasons, and the first with just one team.
"I think the most important part is that we all stayed together throughout," Bryant said to the crowd. "You'll always be in my heart, and I sincerely, sincerely appreciate it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love you guys."
He also had a few laughs after finishing his 1,346th regular-season game with 33,643 career points.
"The thing that had me cracking up all night long is, I go through 20 years of everybody screaming to pass the ball," Bryant said with a grin. "And then the last night, they're like, `Don't pass it!"'
It was daylong tribute with thousands of fans thronging the downtown streets around Staples Center and chanting his name from early afternoon. Fans
29 minutes
Apr 12, 2016
Lakers Late Night: Kobe Bryant’s final road game ends with a loss in Oklahoma City / We’ll be discussed Kobe
Lakers Late Night: Kobe Bryant’s final road game ends with a loss in Oklahoma City / We’ll be discussed Kobe Bryant’s final game away from Los Angeles, and second-to-last time No. 24 graces the floor for the NBA. The end will be 48 minutes of regulation away once this final buzzer sounds in Oklahoma City. - - Subscribe on iTunes | on Stitcher - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 minutes
Apr 11, 2016
Lakers Lounge: Preparing for Kobe Bryant’s final game / The Lakers Lounge opens the doors as we all prepare for
Lakers Lounge: Preparing for Kobe Bryant’s final game / The Lakers Lounge opens the doors as we all prepare for the final game of Kobe Bryant’s career. It’s been an incredible 20-year journey, and it’s still hard to comprehend that it all comes to an end on Wednesday. - - The crew from Lakers Outsiders joins the show, along with Harrison Faigen and Ryan Kelapire, and we dive into Kobe’s retirement, and everything else going on with the purple and gold. - - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
33 minutes
Apr 11, 2016
Lakers Late Night: Kobe goes off on Rockets but Lakers lose / Kobe Bryant played in his third-to-last game ever for
Lakers Late Night: Kobe goes off on Rockets but Lakers lose / Kobe Bryant played in his third-to-last game ever for the Los Angeles Lakerson Sunday. The purple and gold were blown out by the injury-ridden - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51 minutes
Apr 9, 2016
Lakers Late Night: Pelicans beat up Lakers; predictions we regret / The Los Angeles Lakers begin Kobe Bryant’s final road
Lakers Late Night: Pelicans beat up Lakers; predictions we regret / The Los Angeles Lakers begin Kobe Bryant’s final road trip with a stop in New Orleans. The Pelicans are so banged up they might just draw sympathy from the Lakers, who’ve dealt with their fair share of injury woes over the last few seasons. We’re down to the last four for No. 24, so join Lakers Late Night for one of our final shows of the season! - - You can su [...] - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51 minutes
Apr 8, 2016
Lakers Lounge: Mark Medina talks covering Kobe Bryant over the years and his final season / Kobe Bryant is entering the
Lakers Lounge: Mark Medina talks covering Kobe Bryant over the years and his final season / Kobe Bryant is entering the last stretch of his farewell season, with just four games left in his 20th and final campaign. So who better to stop by on the latest episode of the Lakers Lounge than Mark Medina of the L.A. Daily News? - - With their new book Kobe Bryant: Laker for Life available on Kindle ri [...] - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Apr 3, 2016
#1 - Can Anyone Stop the Warriors? / First-ever episode of The NBA Podcast, presented by BBALLBREAKDOWN. Topics include the
#1 - Can Anyone Stop the Warriors? / First-ever episode of The NBA Podcast, presented by BBALLBREAKDOWN. Topics include the dominance of the Golden State Warriors, the complicated state of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the scandal involving the Los Angeles Lakers and the introduction of the Depressed Fan Scale.Hosts: Bryan Toporek, Sarah Cilea, & Morten Stig Jensen
1 hour
Apr 1, 2016
Fastbreak Breakfast S2 Ep. 23 "Hand-Eye Coordination" / S2 Ep. 23 "Hand Eye Coordination" Despite new tattoos and sugar benders,
Fastbreak Breakfast S2 Ep. 23 "Hand-Eye Coordination" / S2 Ep. 23 "Hand Eye Coordination" Despite new tattoos and sugar benders, Keith, Jon and Chuck are here to weigh in on Boogie's latest achievement, the Lakers imbroglio, and an insidious Lebron conspiracy.Stick around for the Grizzlies Epilogue presented by Fan EssentialsFollow us on twitterEp. 62 (S2 Ep. 23)
36 minutes
Mar 31, 2016
D'Angelo Russell's antics takes away from Kobe's farewell tour / The crazy story of Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell taping teammate
D'Angelo Russell's antics takes away from Kobe's farewell tour / The crazy story of Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell taping teammate Nick Young talking about some personal issues and the tape getting out has been the big story in the NBA the past couple of days. It has overshadowed the Kobe Bryant farewell tour. Lamar Odom made an appearance at a recent Lakers game. NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt bring on Lakers beat reporter Bill Oram to discuss the story and what it has meant to someone trying to cover this team.
45 minutes
Mar 25, 2016
Breaking Down Kevin Durant's Best Options in 2016 NBA Free Agency / Kevin Durant is a free agent this summer.
Breaking Down Kevin Durant's Best Options in 2016 NBA Free Agency / Kevin Durant is a free agent this summer. Did you know that? It's OK if you didn't. It's not like anyone is talking about it or anything. - Except everyone is talking about it. Every week there's another rumor. Before every marquee matchup there's another rumor. Rumors, rumors, rumors. - Should Durant re-sign with the Oklahom City Thunder? Are any of the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards viable threats to whisk him off his feet? Can the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs be considered favorites to land him if he leaves Oklahoma City? Should Golden State or San Antonio even want to sign him? And, finally, where should Durant ultimately take his talents? - Keep it right here with the Hardwood Knocks crew as they tackle these question head on. As always, thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or BlogTalkRadio. Give us a rating or comment on your preferred podcast catcher. - You can follow me (@AndrewDBailey), Dan (@danfavale), Adam (@fromal09) and the show (@HardwoodKnocks). - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41 minutes
Mar 9, 2016
Thunder have no boom... / The Gang is FINALLY BACK!!!! They Talk Joe Johnson going to the heat, how the
Thunder have no boom... / The Gang is FINALLY BACK!!!! They Talk Joe Johnson going to the heat, how the Lakers beat the Warriors, and Why the Thunder and the Spurs can't seem to beat the top teams... Along with some Hot Takes From Reddit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
53 minutes
Feb 22, 2016
Jeanie Buss on state of the Lakers, Phil Jackson & jersey ads / Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss joins
Jeanie Buss on state of the Lakers, Phil Jackson & jersey ads / Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss joins NBA A to Z to discuss Kobe Bryant's future with NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt. She also talks about her stance on ads on jerseys and what it's like in the owners meetings. They talk about being a woman in a man's world of ownership. She says her and coach Byron Scott don't talk.
1½ hours
Feb 15, 2016
44 - The Hardwood Knocks Crew Analyzes 2016 NBA Trade Rumors / NBA trade season is upon us! Big names
44 - The Hardwood Knocks Crew Analyzes 2016 NBA Trade Rumors / NBA trade season is upon us! Big names like Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, Blake Griffin, Al Horford and more are churning through the rumor mill. Andy and Dan get together to discuss which rumors make sense. - Is there any logic behind the Howard-for-Hassan Whiteside talk? Does Howard still move the needle for a good team? Who could he take from solid team to contender (if anyone)? - Is the deal the Los Angeles Clippers reportedly already offered to the Denver Nuggets as crazy as it sounds? What if you just tweak it a little? Griffin in Denver would be fun and the Nuggets could offer a package that would make the Clippers better in the long run. OR, how about a straight-up swap with the New York Knicks for Melo? - Then, there's talk of the Atlanta Hawks possibly blowing things up. Which destinations make sense for Al Horford and Jeff Teague? - All that, plus, we discuss Victor Oladipo and Tobias Harris of the Orlando Magic, Greg Monroe of the Milwaukee Bucks and Ricky Rubio of the Minnesota Timberwolves. - If you want to get in touch with us and talk trades on Twitter, you can find Andy (@AndrewDBailey), Dan (@danfavale) and Adam (@fromal09) there. You can also hit up the show handle, @HardwoodKnocks. - As always, shoutout to Beno Udrih. But also, subscribe on iTunes or BlogTalkRadio. Give us a rating at either spot. We love you. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 minutes
Feb 15, 2016
Goodbye Canada as we look ahead to second half / Now that the NBA All-Star weekend is over, NBA A
Goodbye Canada as we look ahead to second half / Now that the NBA All-Star weekend is over, NBA A to Z guy Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the best of the festivities -- which seemed to be all about Kobe Bryant and the great Slam Dunk contest -- with USA TODAY's Kevin Spain. They then look ahead to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers as they prepare for the second half sprint. We hear from Gregg Popovich on how great of a defender Kawhi Leonard has become. The guys look ahead to the Spurs, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers second half chances. Because of concern from their Toronto uber driver, stand-up comedian Tim Rabnett, the guys also project the finish for the Raptors. Jeff teases one move that could be made at the trade deadline.
19 minutes
Feb 13, 2016
Kobe Bryant's big weekend and James Hinchcliffe's All-Star adventure / Just like the regular season, the NBA All-Star weekend is
Kobe Bryant's big weekend and James Hinchcliffe's All-Star adventure / Just like the regular season, the NBA All-Star weekend is a farewell tour for Kobe Bryant. The 20-year Lakers veteran has been praised by everyone in Toronto and flanked by hordes of media members from all over the world. NBA A to Z guy Sam Amick talks to Orange County Times reporter Bill Oram, who is there to cover Bryant, about what it has been like. USA TODAY's Kevin Spain catches up with Indy Car driver James Hinchcliffe, the mayor of Hinchtown, who is a Toronto native and loving the fact that the All Star game is in his city. He discusses his basketball fandom, the accident that almost took his life and the fact that he has his own beer.
1 hour
Feb 2, 2016
Paul Pierce sits down with The Vertical Podcast. / Chris Mannix heads to Los Angeles for a sit down interview
Paul Pierce sits down with The Vertical Podcast. / Chris Mannix heads to Los Angeles for a sit down interview with Paul Pierce of the Los Angeles Clippers. Paul & Chris have known each other for many years and The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix debuts with this in depth interview. Bulls beat writer KC Johnson also makes an appearance in this first episode. - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
44 minutes
Dec 28, 2015
Curry hurting game? What's up with the Suns? / What's up with Mark Jackson saying that Stephen Curry is hurting
Curry hurting game? What's up with the Suns? / What's up with Mark Jackson saying that Stephen Curry is hurting the NBA? The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss that with USA TODAY's Kevin Spain. The guys talk about the Warriors vs. Cavaliers on Christmas, and how it was a good, but ugly game. They talk about Blake Griffin's injury and what that will do to the Los Angeles Clippers. They talk about the Matt Barnes suspension, which everyone had forgotten about. Sam talks to Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic about the Phoenix Suns, who appear to be unravelling. Sam and Jeff give their airball or swish.
41 minutes
Dec 3, 2015
Chronicling the Golden State Warriors / With the Golden State Warriors off to a record-breaking 20–0 start, NBA A to
Chronicling the Golden State Warriors / With the Golden State Warriors off to a record-breaking 20–0 start, NBA A to Z guy Sam Amick chats with San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Rusty Simmons about covering the team. Will they remain undefeated on this seven-long road trip, and might they break the 1971-72 Lakers' 33-game winning streak? What's more, is there a downside to this dominance that they'll pay the price for come playoff time? - Simmons - who has covered the Warriors since 2009 - discusses their road from laughable to lauded, the amazing evolution of Stephen Curry as a player and a person, the Steve Kerr situation, Draymond Green's growth and much more. Simmons also tells the untold tale of the NBA Finals media charter plane that was grounded last June, in essence, because he (health problems be darned) refused to miss the chance to cover Golden State's title run.
37 minutes
Nov 17, 2015
J.J. Redick on Clippers and his new tattoo / Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick joins USA TODAY Sports' Sam
J.J. Redick on Clippers and his new tattoo / Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick joins USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick by phone to talk about the team and the rivalry with the Golden State Warriors. They also discuss Redick's appreciation for good sports writing and his new tattoo.
54 minutes
Oct 22, 2015
NBA players and racial profiling / USA TODAY's Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss the unfortunate Thabo Sefolosha and John
NBA players and racial profiling / USA TODAY's Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss the unfortunate Thabo Sefolosha and John Henson situations and how NBA players can face real racism. They talk about some interesting preseason performances and look ahead to the start of the season. They hit on the topic of Jim Buss and the Los Angeles Lakers, coming off a story Amick did for USA TODAY. They talk about where Zillgitt will be eating during opening week.
59 minutes
Oct 9, 2015
Gordon Hayward, Metta World Peace and Serena Winters interviews / USA TODAY Sports Sam Amick and Kevin Spain discuss the
Gordon Hayward, Metta World Peace and Serena Winters interviews / USA TODAY Sports Sam Amick and Kevin Spain discuss the crazy situation with New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher and Memphis Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes. Amick interviews Utah Jazz Gordon Hayward and Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace and LakersNation.com's Serena Winters when they were all in Hawaii for training camp.
34 minutes
Oct 5, 2015
Kobe Bryant returns / Kobe Bryant is coming off another rehab and is on the floor as the Los Angeles
Kobe Bryant returns / Kobe Bryant is coming off another rehab and is on the floor as the Los Angeles Lakers get things going in the preseason. USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick is at Lakers camp in Hawaii and he and Kevin Spain discuss Bryant's return and how the team is bullish on the season. Amick has a short interview with Bryant and with Lakers coach Byron Scott after a workout.
39 minutes
Sep 28, 2015
15 - Los Angeles Lakers 2015-16 Season Preview / 15 - Los Angeles Lakers 2015-16 Season Preview - -
15 - Los Angeles Lakers 2015-16 Season Preview / 15 - Los Angeles Lakers 2015-16 Season Preview - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
33 minutes
Sep 17, 2015
14 - Los Angeles Clippers 2015-16 Season Preview / 14 - Los Angeles Clippers 2015-16 Season Preview - -
14 - Los Angeles Clippers 2015-16 Season Preview / 14 - Los Angeles Clippers 2015-16 Season Preview - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Sep 14, 2015
Pacific Division Preview / Tim Tompkins, Kevin Rafuse, and Justin Cousart: break down the Warriors, Clippers, Suns, Kings and Lakers.
Pacific Division Preview / Tim Tompkins, Kevin Rafuse, and Justin Cousart: break down the Warriors, Clippers, Suns, Kings and Lakers. We also hit Random Player of the week and answer your mailbag questions.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 minutes
Sep 2, 2015
Will this really be Kobe Bryant's last season? / With the NBA season still a few weeks away, we ask
Will this really be Kobe Bryant's last season? / With the NBA season still a few weeks away, we ask the question, is this really the final season for Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant? NBA A to Z's Sam Amick talks to Bill Oram from the Orange County Register and Mark Medina from the LA Daily News about Bryant and the Lakers in general.