Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and head coach Darvin Ham met with the media on Thursday for nearly an hour, touching upon a wide variety of topics ahead of the 2023-2024 NBA season. Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane and Daniel Starkand broke down the highlights of the presser, including LeBron's role, the team's lineup versatility, massive expectations for Rui Hachimura, the team's faith in D'Angelo Russell and tons more.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 29, 2023•35 min•Ep. 613
We dive into the biggest battles of training camp for the Lakers, plus that massive trade sending Damian Lillard to the Bucks. Did the Suns get better? What does this mean for the Blazers? Where will Jrue Holiday land? Plenty to talk about on today's show.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 612
The Lakers are reloaded and ready for a new season! Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane and Sean Davis break down what a realistic rotation could look like for the purple and gold and the roster decisions that head coach Darvin Ham will have to make.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2023•58 min•Ep. 611
The new season is almost here! Sean Davis talks Media Day, the Lakers' starting lineup, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2023•57 min•Ep. 610
Can Christian Wood, who isn't known for his. defense, be a benefit to the Lakers on that end of the floor? LeBron's mini-camp means the season is almost here, plus Sean Davis gets into the mailbag.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2023•28 min•Ep. 609
Christian Wood spoke to the media and had some exciting things to say about his arrival with the Lakers and a partnership with Anthony Davis. Plus, Lakers Nation Host Trevor Lane takes a look at the team's weaknesses and how they can be addressed.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 608
The Lakers' front office took a significantly different approach to roster building over the last 6 months or so and it's made a huge difference. Trevor Lane looks at how distinctly different this roster build is, plus Jarred Vanderbilt's latest comments on being a Laker, the team's closing lineup and more.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21, 2023•58 min•Ep. 607
The Lakers have had an impressive summer but what are the best things about the new roster? Plus the NBA's new rules against resting players and what that means for LA, the closing lineup and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 606
We take a look at few players who can break out for the Lakers this season, discuss how Jarred Vanderbilt's contract REALLY looks, address concerns about Gabe Vincent being the next Kendrick Nunn, what Jalen Hood-Schifino worked on this summer and more.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2023•52 min•Ep. 605
Analyzing the Los Angeles Lakers signing Jarred Vanderbilt to a four-year contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2023•30 min•Ep. 604
Discussion on the Los Angeles Lakers signing Christian Wood and if he can make an impact defensively, plus if it makes sense for LeBron James and Anthony Davis to play for Team USA in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 603
What should we expect from the Lakers next season if Anthony Davis wants to primarily play power forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2023•57 min•Ep. 602
Comprehensive look at where the Los Angeles Lakers rank among teams in the Western Conference, including a breakdown of tiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2023•32 min•Ep. 601
Anthony Davis asked for something from the Lakers and they delivers, LA signs 4 more player, and we take a look at the true difficulty of the upcoming schedule.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 08, 2023•35 min•Ep. 600
The Lakers' roster is set now that they have added Christian Wood with their 14th roster spot. What does this move mean for their season and the lineup possibilities? Plus, D'Angelo Russell is still catching flak from fans, Austin Reaves and Team USA are set for a meeting with Dennis Schroder and Germany in the World Cup and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 07, 2023•59 min•Ep. 599
The Lakers got the big man they have been looking for, reportedly signing Christian Wood to team up with Anthony Davis and Jaxson Hayes in LA's big rotation. Trevor Lane, Sean Davis, and Matt Peralta react live to the news and break down what Wood will bring this Lakers team.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 598
We discuss which Lakers players are most likely to exceed expectations this season, the growth that can be found in Rui Hachimura's game, what to do with Jarred Vanderbilt and the quickly-approaching window to offer him an extension, plus we open up the mailbag.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 597
Team USA lost to Lithuania, and while that, fortunately, doesn't mean their World Cup is over, it still raises plenty of questions. What do they need to do to right the ship? Plus, Austin Reaves finally had a poor game and Lakers haters came out of the woodwork to take their victory lap. We talk about the crazy state of sports media and what it would take for a player to be universally liked.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 04, 2023•34 min•Ep. 596
We take a look at why the Lakers' future is looking bright, the center market losing another option, and the possibility of Trae Young winding up in LA. Trevor Lane is here to kick off the long weekend breaking it all down.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 02, 2023•34 min•Ep. 595
Plenty to dive into with a ref retiring under investigation, LA's best and worst moves of the summer, the center spot's ticking clock and more with Trevor Lane... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 31, 2023•58 min•Ep. 594
Austin Reaves may actually be underrated despite the praise he is receiving for his play with Team USA. Plus, why D'Angelo Russell is better than people think, the Lakers' being the big underdog on opening night and more when we open up the call in line to talk Lakers basketball.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 30, 2023•57 min•Ep. 593
We discuss the expectations for next season and the development of Austin Reaves with Team USA.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 29, 2023•57 min•Ep. 592
Team USA took down New Zealand in their first game of the group stage at the FIBA World Cup. While Paolo Banchero stole the show, Lakers guard Austin Reaves had an impressive performance in his own right and showcased some of the playmaking that the Lakers will lean on more this season. Plus, is it time for a starting lineup change for the US? Trevor Lane breaks it down... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 27, 2023•13 min•Ep. 591
We get some great news on Bronny James, discuss the Lakers' incredible stats with a four-man grouping of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, and D'Angelo Russell and why we shouldn't focus too much on just the Denver Nuggets, Dillon Brooks still talking about LeBron and more with Trevor Lane.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26, 2023•41 min•Ep. 590
We celebrate Mamba Day by talking about what we take from Kobe, what a potential extension would look like for Jarred Vanderbilt and why it's a worthwhile investment, the Lakers' wing depth and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 24, 2023•45 min•Ep. 589
We discuss Austin Reaves and his opportunity to recruit Team USA players to the Lakers, JaVale McGee potentially becoming a free agent option for the Lakers, the notion that Anthony Davis should be an MVP candidate this season and more with Trevor Lane and Sean Davis.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 23, 2023•43 min•Ep. 588
The Lakers still have an open roster spot, could the recently-waived Usman Garuba be an option? Plus, Rui Hachimura looks significantly leaner (and with a different jump shot?), plus we talk Team USA and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 587
Team USA got a big win over Germany in their final tune-up for the FIBA World Cup. Lakers' guard Austin Reaves cooked and was part of the closing rotation as well as the run that turned the game around, plus Anthony Edwards cemented his status as Team USA's top player. Trevor Lane and Sean Davis break it down... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 586
Team USA picked up another big win over Greece, we break down the team's performance and Lakers guard Austin Reaves, whose defense has to be discussed as we get to the upcoming season. Plus, what can the Lakers do to mitigate their shooting concerns? All that and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2023•43 min•Ep. 585
The Lakers' schedule is here! Trevor Lane breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly by looking at LA's schedule and what it's going to take to get to the top of the NBA mountain this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17, 2023•41 min•Ep. 584
