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Everything you need to know about Darvin Ham from 2022-06-03T16:01:51
Jovan Buha interviews Bucks beat writer Eric Nehm on Darvin Ham's fit with the Lakers, his role with the Bucks and his approach on both ends of the floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
ListenWhy Darvin Ham Makes Sense As The Lakers' Next Head Coach from 2022-05-27T18:24:40
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' coaching finalists, why Ham is the best choice and why LA would be making a big mistake keeping Russell Westbrook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
ListenLakers Offseason, Russell Westbrook's Future And Coach Rankings from 2022-05-20T16:45:25
Jovan Buha answers your questions about the possibility of Russell Westbrook staying in LA, his coaching rankings, the perfect offseason and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
ListenExamining The Lakers' Coaching Candidates from 2022-05-14T14:00
Jovan Buha discusses the fit of the Lakers' coaching candidates, as well as why the Lakers have to trade Russell Westbrook and shouldn't move LeBron James or Anthony Davis. Learn more about your ad...
ListenLive Room Q&A from 2022-04-09T13:56:22
Jovan and Bill discuss the state of the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenLakers' Loss To Pelicans Puts Their Season In Jeopardy from 2022-04-03T04:14
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' crunch-time loss to the Pelicans, the return of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, LA's questionable rotation, the race for the Play-In tournament and more. Learn more...
ListenA Preamble Into The Play-In from 2022-03-24T21:24:03
Bill and Jovan discuss a possible Lakers play-in scenario. The New Orleans Pelicans knocking on the Lakers door for the 9th seed. How the Lakers are doing to this point. A look at the strength of s...
ListenQ&A On Sending Russ Home, The Play-In Tournament And AD's Return from 2022-03-18T03:38:26
Jovan Buha answers your questions on Russell Westbrook's future, this season and beyond, Anthony Davis' return, the Play-In tournament, the next potential Lakers head coach and more. Learn more abo...
ListenWhere Do The Lakers Go From Here? from 2022-03-12T02:31
Bill Oram and Jovan Buha discuss the optimal rotation, the postseason path, trading Russell Westbrook and the future versions of the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
ListenStressful Times For The Lakers from 2022-03-03T21:21:26
Bill and Jovan discuss the Lakers three game losing streak. Are we even seeing the real Lakers over the course of these games? The effect of Anthony Davis going down. Is DJ Augustin a difference ma...
ListenWe Have Arrived At The At The NBA All-Star Break from 2022-02-17T22:14:08
Jovan and Bill discuss the Lakers going into the All-Star break. Waiting on the status of Anthony Davis' recent injury. How the Lakers have yet to look like a contender so far this season. And a lo...
ListenWill the Lakers make a move at the trade deadline? from 2022-02-04T22:09:05
Bill Oram and Jovan Buha discuss the Lakers’ options at the upcoming trade deadline, LeBron James’ injury, Anthony Davis’ recent play, the play-in tournament and more. Learn more about your ad choi...
ListenQ&A On AD, Trade Deadline And The Starting Lineup from 2022-01-27T00:31:03
Jovan Buha answers your questions on Anthony Davis' return, the Lakers' best starting lineup, trade deadline and buyout targets and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe Lakers Have To Figure Out A Way To Be Better from 2022-01-20T21:21:01
Bill and Jovan discuss Frank Vogel benching Russell Westbrook down the stretch. Does Vogel have to do some damage control? A look at how the Lakers struggle against teams.Predictions on the upcomin...
ListenHealth and Safety Protocols Effect The Lakers from 2021-12-22T20:40:46
Jovan and Bill discuss the Lakers roster additions. Frank Vogel in health and safety protocol. Still difficult to really assess the Lakers. The NBA is in a very unique position right now. And how i...
ListenLakers Second Winning Streak Of The Season from 2021-12-16T22:18:58
Bill and Jovan discuss the dager shot by Austin Reaves in Dallas, the Lakers on another win streak and how the Lakers are embrace going small. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
ListenLakers Have Their Best Win Of The Season And Questions Surrounding Frank Vogel from 2021-12-09T00:05:22
Jovan and Bill discuss the inconsistencies in the Lakers lineup given their injuries, Frank Vogel seems to be on the hot seat and how it's hard to get a clear idea of who this Lakers team really is...
ListenThere Has Been No Consistency With The Lakers from 2021-12-03T13:00
Jovan and Bill discuss how injuries have caught up with the Lakers, trying to survive without LeBron, finding an identity, figuring out the future for Frank Vogel, and more. Learn more about your ...
ListenTalen Horton Tucker's Emergence And Other Early Lakers Storylines from 2021-11-19T00:15:13
Jovan Buha and Bill Oram discuss Talen Horton-Tucker's emergence, LeBron James' impending return, the Lakers' new small-ball starting lineup, the middling record, the East Coast road trip and more....
ListenLakers Show Resiliency In Back-To-Back OT Wins from 2021-11-12T23:37:47
Jovan Buha and Mo Dakhil analyze the Lakers' 7-5 start, their back-to-back overtime wins, them being the 13th-ranked defense, the 3-point shooting, the starting lineup, Frank Vogel and more. Learn ...
ListenLakers Fall To The Thunder......Again from 2021-11-05T19:14:02
Jovan Buha dissects the Lakers’ second loss of the season to the lowly Thunder, including Russell Westbrook’s costly miscues, playing without LeBron James, LA’s upcoming schedule and why Frank Voge...
ListenThe Lakers, LeBron James Are Finding Their Stride from 2021-11-04T03:42:01
Jovan Buha and Bill Oram analyze the Lakers' 5-3 record, LeBron James' MVP-caliber play, Russell Westbrook's improvement, the smaller starting lineup and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
ListenLakers Q&A On The Slow start Russ And Injuries from 2021-10-29T18:06:16
Jovan Buha answers listener questions about the Lakers' roster construction, slow start, Frank Vogel, Russell Westbrook in crunch time, injury updates and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
ListenAnalyzing The Lakers 1-2 Start from 2021-10-26T15:32:25
Jovan Buha assesses the Lakers' first three games, including the play of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the defense, Carmelo Anthony's shooting, Russell Westbrook's shot selection and the rotation...
ListenThe New Look Lakers Lose On Opening Night from 2021-10-20T21:01:57
Bill, Jovan and Anthony discuss the Lakers opening night loss to the Warriors. Folding in Russell Westbrook in the Lakers lineup. The Lakers trying to figure out all their new pieces. Will Avery Br...
ListenPreviewing Lakers Training Camp from 2021-09-28T12:00
Jovan Buha and Bill Oram discuss The Athletic's new juicy Lakers story, Anthony Davis starting at center, Frank Vogel's extension, Carmelo Anthony's role, NBA vaccinations, the team's perimeter def...
ListenAnalyzing The Lakers Offseason Moves from 2021-08-06T04:03:58
Jovan Buha, Bill Oram and Anthony Slater discuss the Russell Westbrook trade, the Lakers' new signings, Alex Caruso's departure, Dennis Schroder's free agency and where the Lakers rank in the West....
ListenHow Russell Westbrook Fits With The Lakers from 2021-08-02T19:44:59
Jovan Buha analyzes the pros and cons of the Russell Westbrook trade for the Lakers, as well as the non-trade for Buddy Hield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenLakers Left With What-ifs As Suns End Their Season from 2021-06-05T00:38:47
Jovan Buha analyzes the Lakers' Game 6 loss to the Phoenix Suns, the what-if nature of Los Angeles' season, free agency and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe Lakers Trying To Save Their Season In The First Round from 2021-06-02T22:55:30
Jovan Buha and Anthony later discuss the Lakers trying to stay alive in the playoffs. A look at the Lakers stagnation. The Lakers are making the Suns look better than they are. Andre Drummond bench...
ListenAD's Game 4 Injury Is Lakers' Latest Challenge from 2021-05-31T13:33:34
Jovan Buha analyzes the Lakers' Game 4 loss to the Phoenix Suns, the short- and long-term impact of Anthony Davis' groin injury and which players have to step up if Davis misses Game 5. Learn more ...
ListenLakers-Suns Mid-Series Discussion from 2021-05-27T04:26:24
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss the Lakers-Suns 1-1 first round series as it heads back to Los Angeles. Do the Suns have a chance if Chris Paul doesn’t return to form? What adjustm...
ListenAnalyzing Game 1 Loss To The Suns from 2021-05-24T15:07:21
Jovan Buha analyzes the Lakers' Game 1 to the Phoenix Suns and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. What did we learn? What is the concern level 1-10? Should Marc Gasol play more? Learn m...
ListenLakers Comeback Play-In Win Against The Warriors from 2021-05-20T18:12:35
The Lakers have advanced to face the Suns. The Warriors face elimination against the Grizzlies on Friday. How did it happen? Jovan Buha, Tim Kawakami and Anthony Slater discuss all the specifics. L...
ListenLakers-Warriors Preview from 2021-05-19T19:27:31
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater preview Wednesday’s high-stakes play-in matchup between the Lakers and Warriors. How will LA defend Steph Curry? Who are the X-factors? What are our predict...
ListenJake Fischer On The Lakers, Tanking And His New Book from 2021-05-18T14:29:13
Jovan Buha interviews author Jake Fischer about his new book, Built To Lose. The two discuss the Lakers, Kobe Bryant's final contract, the possibility of a LeBron-Carmelo-Kobe superteam, LA's draft...
ListenThe West Playoff Bracket Broke The Lakers Way from 2021-05-17T22:19:17
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Pelicans, the play-in matchup with the Warriors, why LA should be favored to make the conference finals, the rest of the West playoff bracket and more....
ListenWhat The Play-In Game Could Look Like For the Lakers from 2021-05-13T21:18:18
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss the likely path for the Lakers play-in game. Still no LeBron James. Will LeBron be one hundred percent ready to go? And questions surrounding the La...
ListenTaking An Early Look At The Playoff Rotation from 2021-05-13T12:45:15
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Rockets and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. What will the playoff rotation look like? How will Frank Vogel figure out the shooting guard...
ListenAnthony Davis Is Officially Back from 2021-05-10T14:58:56
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Suns, Anthony Davis' best game of the season, the Lakers' blueprint to still winning the title, Marc Gasol-Montrezl Harrell pairing minutes and more. L...
ListenA Real Interesting Week For The Lakers from 2021-05-04T21:37:49
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss how the Lakers are still trying to figure things out. LeBron still dealing with a bone bruise. The state of the Lakers' center position. And the per...
ListenMarc Gasol Needs To Have A Role On The Lakers from 2021-05-04T08:36:27
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Nuggets, Anthony Davis' best game since his return from injury, Marc Gasol's case to be the Lakers' backup center, the Nuggets matchup and more. Learn ...
ListenLA's Best Option Remains AD At The 5 from 2021-04-29T15:33:48
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to the Wizards and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. How much will Anthony Davis play center in the playoffs? Is there enough time for this team t...
ListenThe Lakers Adjusting To The Return Of Anthony Davis from 2021-04-27T22:27:34
Bill Oram and Jovan Buha discuss the Lakers adjustment period with Anthony Davis' return. Integrating LeBron when he returns. How strong is the Lakers chemistry? Certain players having to reduced r...
ListenLakers Get a Much Needed Win As LeBron Nears Return from 2021-04-27T05:39:24
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Magic and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. When is LeBron James returning? What are the early impressions of the Davis-Drummond pairing? ...
ListenAnalyzing Anthony Davis Long-Awaited Return In Dallas from 2021-04-23T14:10:46
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to Mavericks, Anthony Davis' return to the lineup after 30 consecutive missed games and Davis' fit with Andre Drummond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
ListenLooking Out For Anthony Davis Return And Likely Playoff Matchups from 2021-04-21T14:06
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss the most likely team the Lakers will face in the first round of the playoffs. How much will we see Montrezl Harrell in the first two rounds of the p...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Split Their Home Series With The Jazz from 2021-04-20T08:56
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to Jazz and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. What's the best first-round matchup for the Lakers? What'd we learn in the two Utah games? How is An...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Rally Too Late In A Close Loss To The Celtics from 2021-04-16T14:34:42
Jovan Buha and Celtics reporter Jared Weiss discuss the Lakers' loss to Celtics, the near-comeback, fans back at Staples Center and LA's center rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
ListenBanged-Up And On The Road, The Lakers End Their Roadtrip 4-3 from 2021-04-14T21:29
Bill Oram and Jovan Buha discuss the Lakers successful road trip. How they're maintaining without Anthony Davis and LeBron. How the West has changed. The Lakers will be in an interesting spot at ce...
ListenLakers Postgame: Recapping The Lakers Successful Seven-Game Road Trip from 2021-04-14T13:57
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Hornets, their seven-game road trip, all of their recent injuries and what this means for the rest of their season. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
ListenLakers Postgame: Short-handed Lakers Show Grit In Close Loss To The Heat from 2021-04-09T14:46:24
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to the Heat and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. How can Andre Drummond improve upon his solid start with LA? Will we see Marc Gasol and Montrezl...
ListenThe Lakers Are In 5th Place In The West from 2021-04-08T01:06:56
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss the addition of Ben Mclemore to the roster. When will LeBron James return? Where will Marc Gasol be left upon Andre Drummond’s return? And what will...
ListenLakers Drop A Dud In Battle For LA from 2021-04-05T14:50:28
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to the Clippers and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. How long will it take LeBron and AD to re-acclimate when they return? Is 3-point shooting th...
ListenAndre Drummond Starting At Center And A Tough Seven Game Road Trip from 2021-03-30T21:35:54
Jovan Buha and Anthony discuss early thoughts on Andre Drummond joining the Lakers. The announcement of Drummond getting the start at center. Do the Lakers plan to resign Dennis Schroder? And a loo...
ListenLakers Postgame: How Andre Drummond Fits In LA from 2021-03-29T13:19:54
Jovan Buha discusses LA's win over Orlando, Andre Drummond's fit with the Lakers and how Marc Gasol and Montrezl Harrell will likely be affected by the signing. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
ListenLakers Postgame: Why LA Stood Pat At The Trade Deadline from 2021-03-26T13:36:39
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to the 76ers, the Kyle Lowry negotiation, Dennis Schroder's contract extension and how the trade deadline affects the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices....
ListenThe Effect Of No LeBron Or Anthony Davis For The Lakers from 2021-03-24T22:29:59
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss the Lakers without their two star players. A look at the trade and buyout market. Will the Lakers be involved in a trade? And how the Lakers have im...
ListenLakers Postgame: LA Loses from 2021-03-24T06:53:12
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to the Pelicans and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Are these types of losses the new normal? Are the Lakers going to make a move at the deadlin...
ListenFirst Thoughts On How LeBron's Injury Affects LA from 2021-03-22T12:55:27
Jovan Buha discusses LeBron James' high right ankle sprain and the short- and long-term implications for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenLakers Postgame: LeBron, Lakers Make His MVP Case from 2021-03-19T12:52:29
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Hornets, LeBron James' growing MVP case with Joel Embiid injured and LaMelo Ball's Los Angeles debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
ListenNBA Trade Deadline, Lakers Winning Streak And Awaiting Anthony Davis from 2021-03-18T00:46
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss whether or not the Lakers will pull the trigger by the trade deadline? Looking at free agents that will fit on the Lakers roster. When will we see A...
ListenNBA Trade Deadline, Lakers Winning Streak And Awaiting Anthony Davis from 2021-03-18T00:46
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss whether or not the Lakers will pull the trigger by the trade deadline? Looking at free agents that will fit on the Lakers roster. When will we see A...
ListenNBA Trade Deadline, Lakers Winning Streak And Awaiting Anthony Davis from 2021-03-18T00:46
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss whether or not the Lakers will pull the trigger by the trade deadline? Looking at free agents that will fit on the Lakers roster. When will we see A...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers dominate Warriors again from 2021-03-16T08:00
Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss the Lakers' win over the Warriors, the Lakers’ passing and record shooting, Talen Horton-Tucker’s best game of the season, the upcoming schedule and more. Lear...
ListenLakers Postgame: LA Rallies Late Against Indiana from 2021-03-13T15:16:16
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Pacers and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. What does Anthony Davis' additional two-week absence mean for LA? What's a realistic record d...
ListenLakers First Half Recap from 2021-03-05T01:57:09
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss concerns with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. How Anthony Davis health is vital to the Lakers. Looking at Dennis Schroder. The positives and negatives wit...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Suffer Another Shorthanded Loss In Sacramento from 2021-03-04T08:32:55
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to the Kings and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Who should the Lakers target on the trade market? How should we evaluate Frank Vogel over the f...
ListenLakers Postgame: Shorthanded Lakers Lose To Suns from 2021-03-03T13:41:41
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to the Suns. Why is Montrezl Harrell playing fewer minutes without Anthony Davis? Is there a counterpoint? What's up with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope? Learn more ...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Gain Momentum As They Crush The Warriors from 2021-03-01T13:55:06
Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss the Lakers' win over the Warriors. Are the Lakers gaining momentum heading into the All-Star break? How did Damian Jones look in his debut? What are the West t...
ListenLakers Postgame: Dennis Schröder's Return Snaps LA's Losing Streak from 2021-02-27T13:41:09
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Trail Blazers and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Was this LA's best win without Anthony Davis? Can the Lakers enter the All-Star break ...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Get Steamrolled By The Red-Hot Jazz from 2021-02-25T14:51:18
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to the Jazz, the second half of the schedule and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. How much as the offense fallen off in February? Could the secon...
ListenLakers Suddenly Can't Stop Losing from 2021-02-23T23:45:01
Bill Oram and Jovan Buha discuss the Lakers waiving Quinn Cook and how it now opens up two roster spots. Who should the Lakers target in the buyout market? And are the Lakers being reckless with Le...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Lose Third Straight Game Without AD from 2021-02-23T11:48
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' overtime loss to the Wizards and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. What's next after waiving Quinn Cook? Whom should the Lakers add? How will they surv...
ListenLakers Postgame: Is The Lakers' Skid Concerning? from 2021-02-21T14:39:36
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to the Heat and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Could the Lakers drop to the No. 4 or 5 seed? Does DeMarcus Cousins make sense for the Lakers? I...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Fall To Nets In Potential Finals Preview from 2021-02-19T13:05:44
Jovan Buha and Mo Dakhil discuss the Lakers' loss to the Nets and answer subscribers' questions off of Twitter. What did we learn from this matchup? What happens if Dennis Schröder is out for multi...
ListenGrowing Concerns For The Lakers, Anthony Davis' Absent And Figuring Out Minutes from 2021-02-18T08:00
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss the Lakers without Anthony Davis. Their defensive drop off. Do the Lakers look for other alternatives until AD’s return? And is it Montrezl Harrell ...
ListenLakers Postgame: Assessing The Lakers' Play Without AD from 2021-02-17T12:52:53
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Timberwolves and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Do the Lakers need to reevaluate the starters? Can Marc Gasol hang with the Nets? Would...
ListenLakers Postgame: Making Sense Of Anthony Davis' Injury from 2021-02-15T14:13:23
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss over the Nuggets, Anthony Davis' right Achilles strain and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. How long will Davis likely be out? How could it affec...
ListenLakers Postgame: The Lakers Mount Another Incredible Comeback Vs. The Grizzlies from 2021-02-13T16:55:54
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' comeback win over the Grizzlies and previews the importance of the upcoming game in Denver, both for the Lakers and LeBron James' MVP odds. Learn more about your ad...
ListenLakers Postgame: LA Wins Its Third Straight Overtime Game from 2021-02-11T09:44
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' overtime win over the Thunder (again). He then breaks down his latest State of the Lakers story, including LeBron's growing MVP case, Dennis Schröder's defense and ...
ListenLakers Are In Their Dog Days Of The Season from 2021-02-10T01:27
Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss the Lakers back to back wins in overtime. Looking at their level of competitiveness. Has LeBron James been playing the best he's ever been? Anthony Davis shyin...
ListenLakers Postgame: Wes Matthews' Big Night Helps Lakers Stave Off Thunder from 2021-02-09T11:43:59
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Thunder and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Is Wes Matthews back in the rotation now? Did this prove how valuable Anthony Davis is defen...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Outlast Pesky Pistons In Double Overtime from 2021-02-07T10:28:10
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Pistons and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Which player should the Lakers prioritize keeping this offseason: Schröder, Caruso or THT? W...
ListenLakers Postgame: LeBron Wins His Latest MVP Battle from 2021-02-05T10:27:25
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Nuggets and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Was this the best win of the season? How have the Lakers used Montrezl Harrell differently o...
ListenLooks Like The Lakers Found A Revelation In Their Lineup from 2021-02-03T01:54:58
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss the Lakers recent road trip. Courtside Karen aggravating LeBron James. Lakers finding energy in their lineup. And a big week ahead for the Lakers. L...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Defeat The Hawks And Courtside Karen from 2021-02-02T07:47:46
Jovan Buha and Mo Dakhil discuss the Lakers' win over the Hawks and answer subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Why is the new bench lineup working so well? What is Talen Horton-Tucker's ceiling?...
ListenThe Forum Club Trailer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Welcome to The Forum Club! Subscribe to The Athletic to get all episodes ad free including exclusive subscriber only content. Start your free trial by going to theathletic.com/theforumclub. Right n...
ListenLakers Postgame: Alex Caruso Is The Late-Game Hero In Boston from 2021-01-31T10:07:14
Jovan Buha and Jared Weiss discuss the Lakers' win over the Celtics and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. What should we make of the new-look bench lineup? Do the Lakers need another w...
ListenLakers Postgame: LA Collapses In The Fourth In Detroit Without AD from 2021-01-29T07:40
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to the Pistons and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Is it time to hit the panic button? How is the rest of this trip going to play out? Is the La...
ListenLakers Postgame: LA Suffers Its First Road Loss In Philly from 2021-01-28T07:37
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to the 76ers and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. How did Marc Gasol and Montrezl Harrell perform against Joel Embiid? Should we be concerned wit...
ListenReflections Of The Late Kobe Bryant from 2021-01-27T00:48:49
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater reflection of Kobe Bryant's days in the NBA. Thoughts and sentiments of Bryant's shared by Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter, Warriors GM Bob Myers and Wa...
ListenLakers Postgame: LeBron James Is The MVP Frontrunner from 2021-01-26T06:45:51
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win in Cleveland and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. How should we assess Frank Vogel's performance so far? Who was LeBron talking to at the end of t...
ListenLakers Postgame: Anthony Davis' Homecoming Brings Out His Best from 2021-01-24T07:53:31
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' blowout win in Chicago and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Is the bench better with Talen Horton-Tucker and no Markieff Morris? Have the Lakers been ...
ListenLakers Postgame: LeBron's MVP-Caliber Performance Leads Lakers Past Bucks from 2021-01-22T06:58:40
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' impressive win in Milwaukee and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Is LeBron now the MVP favorite? How do the Lakers find more minutes for Alex Caruso? ...
ListenLakers Are Coming Off A Loss And Hitting The Road from 2021-01-20T11:00
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss how the Lakers loss their composure against the Warriors. Teams having no real answer to defend Anthony Davis. And a look at the long road trip ahea...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Blow A 19-Point Lead That Resulted In A Loss Against The Warriors from 2021-01-19T08:57:04
Jovan Buha is joined by Anthony Slater to discuss the Lakers frustrating loss against the Warriors. Did the Lakers play on cruise control for too long? Should they consider tweaking their bench uni...
ListenLakers Are On A Roll With Competitive Match Ups Ahead from 2021-01-15T11:00
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss the Lakers winning road trip. How they're exceeding expectations. A look at the recent trades in the NBA. And how the Lakers will be tested in their...
ListenLakers Postgame: How Do The Lakers Match Up With The Nets? from 2021-01-14T06:58:16
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' perfect road trip and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. How would the Lakers fare against the new-look Nets? What are Jovan's favorite Kobe and LeBron ...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Dominate Back-To-Back In H-Town from 2021-01-13T06:44:37
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' defensive dominance in Houston and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Can LeBron win another MVP? Have the Lakers flipped a switch? What would the playo...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Rout Rockets With An 'Identity Win' from 2021-01-11T07:35:53
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' best defensive performance of the season and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Is KCP the third-most important Laker? Can THT become a wing stopper? Wh...
ListenLakers Postgame: LeBron, Lakers Bounce Back Without AD from 2021-01-09T17:40:06
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' nail-biting win over the Bulls and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. What is the best closing lineup and why? How many late-game options does L.A. have...
ListenLakers Postgame: Defense, Effort Cost L.A. In Another Home Loss from 2021-01-08T09:16:15
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to the Spurs and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. Why isn't Montrezl Harrell blocking as many shots as prior seasons? Should there be any concern...
ListenLakers Postgame: LeBron And AD Take Over To Close Perfect Road Trip from 2021-01-05T09:00
Jovan Buha recaps the Lakers' 4-0 road trip and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. How much will the returns of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Alex Caruso help? Where does Talen Horton-Tu...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Clamp The Grizzlies In Marc Gasol's Homecoming from 2021-01-04T20:25:15
Jovan Buha recaps the Lakers' win over the Grizzlies and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. How is the baseball-style road series working so far? Is Anthony Davis too jumpshot-reliant? ...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Get Back To Back Game Wins Over The Spurs from 2021-01-02T07:41:01
Jovan Buha and Bill Oram answer subscribers' questions off of Twitter. How can the Lakers involve Montrezl Harrell more? What should we make of Talen Horton-Tucker's role? Who has better hair: Bill...
ListenLakers Postgame: LeBron James Makes History On His Birthday from 2020-12-31T11:00
Jovan Buha discusses LeBron’s latest achievement on his birthday. Becky Hammon's historic debut. Wesley Matthews’ breakout performance. And the Lakers’ defense as we wrap up 2020. Learn more about ...
ListenLakers Sit At 2-2 On The Season from 2020-12-30T08:00
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss the Lakers through four games on the season. Should Dennis Schroder continue to start? Anthony Davis playing a little passive. Early on the court is...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Had Their First Crunch Time Game Of The Season from 2020-12-29T08:49:13
Jovan Buha and Bill Oram discuss the Lakers loss to the Blazers. How LeBron James couldn't do it all and the Lakers needed points. First time for the Lakers closing line up. And how the Lakers will...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Produce A Big Win In Their Second Game Of The Season from 2020-12-26T08:10:20
Jovan Buha is joined by our Dallas Mavericks beat writer to discuss the Lakers dominant win over the Mavericks. How the Lakers size stood out. And a quick look forward to their upcoming schedule. L...
ListenLakers Postgame: Lakers Fall To The Clippers In Season Opener from 2020-12-23T08:00
Jovan Buha and Bill Oram discuss their first impressions of the Lakers newcomers. The lack of center depth for the Lakers. And how they're still trying to fit all their pieces together. Learn more ...
ListenLakers Season Opener Preview And Which Teams Could Pose A Threat To The Lakers from 2020-12-22T00:51:09
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater preview the Lakers season opener. Discussing how Montrezl Harris will fit in the Lakers locker room. Kyle Kuzma contract extension. And which teams will be ...
ListenThe Lakers Continue To Figure Out How To Divide Up Time In Their Rotation from 2020-12-17T00:31:51
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater discuss the Lakers so far in preseason. What role will Talen Horton-Tucker play? Do the Lakers have a clear cut backup point guard? And how the Lakers were able to tran...
ListenA Quick Turnaround For The Los Angeles Lakers from 2020-12-09T08:00
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater discuss the Lakers quick turnaround from winning a NBA Championship to the start of a new NBA season. How will Covid-19 affect games and rescheduling games? Where does ...
ListenIt's The Start Of Training Camp In The NBA from 2020-12-02T11:00
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater discus whether or not the Lakers will be ready physically and mentally for the upcoming season. Dennis Schroder expectation to start. And looking at the recent roster a...
ListenLakers Are Looking Completely Different From Their 2020 Championship Team from 2020-11-24T13:00
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater discuss the Lakers roster overhaul. How in some ways the Lakers upgraded and downgraded. Will Kyle Kuzma step it up this season? Have to give Rob Pelinka credit for the...
ListenThe Lakers Are NBA Champs Once Again from 2020-10-12T22:14:43
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater discuss the 17th championship of the Lakers franchise. The Lakers proved that they were the best team this season. And how the minimum contracts paid off for the Lakers...
ListenEMERGENCY POD: Lakers win NBA title; LeBron named Finals MVP from 2020-10-12T03:57
The Athletic's Bill Oram and Anthony Slater hop on for a quick emergency pod to discuss the unprecedented nature of the Lakers championship run, how LeBron James' fourth title impacts his legacy, a...
ListenThe Lakers Are One Win Away From Being Crowned NBA Champions from 2020-10-08T12:00
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater rank player's contributions to the team. Will the Lakers close out the series in Game 5? And how Anthony Davis has shown he has been the Lakers MVP in the bubble. Lear...
ListenNBA Finals Preview: Heat Vs. Lakers from 2020-09-30T10:00
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater discuss the matchups between the Lakers and Heat. The road the Lakers took to get to the Finals. And how a couple of key veterans stepped up right on time. Learn more ...
ListenLakers Up 2-1 Vs. the Nuggets from 2020-09-24T10:00
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater discuss Anthony Davis three point buzzer beater shot in Game 2. Issues surrounding the Lakers fall in Game 3. And which team carries the most pressure entering into Gam...
ListenThe Western Conference Finals Are Set from 2020-09-17T11:00:05
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ListenWestern Conference Semifinals: Lakers Vs. Rockets from 2020-09-10T10:00:41
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater along with Sam Amick discuss the Lakers vs. Rockets series. And what life is like in the NBA bubble for the players, coaches and media. Learn more about your ad choices...
ListenThe Lakers Lay In Wait from 2020-09-02T11:00:37
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater take a look at the Lakers round two match up either against the Rockets or Thunder. Rewinding back to round one and how the Lakers we able to shake off the rust. And wh...
ListenThe Lakers Are One Win Away From The Second Round In The Playoffs from 2020-08-26T11:00:07
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater discuss the efficiency of the Lakers defense so far in the playoffs. How the absence of Avery Bradley doesn't seem to be effecting the Lakers. And looking at their seco...
ListenThe Blazers Draw First Blood from 2020-08-20T12:00:09
Bill Oram is joined by Blazers beat writer Jason Quick to recap the Blazers Game 1 win over the Lakers a look ahead in the series.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenWhich Team Will Fall To The 8th Seed In The West? from 2020-08-12T12:00:27
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater are joined by John Hollinger to discuss the Lakers possible matchups at the eight seed. Struggles around the Lakers offense. And a look at what the Lakers will need to ...
ListenLakers clinch the #1 seed in the West. from 2020-08-05T12:00:31
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater discuss the Lakers clinching the number one seed in the West. Can LeBron win a title in the West? Who should the Lakers what to play and who they should not want to pla...
ListenClippers vs. Lakers from 2020-07-29T12:00:11
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater are joined by Clippers beat writer Jovan Buha to discuss the Lakers and Clippers matchup. Which player could be the X factor? And how the Clippers look a little differe...
ListenThe Lakers restart in Orlando and the MVP race from 2020-07-22T12:00:04
Bill Oram and Anthony Slater discuss on how will the Lakers do in the 8 games before the playoffs. Will LeBron be limited in minutes? Things to watch from the Lakers. And MVP candidates. Learn more...
ListenThe Lakers In The NBA Bubble from 2020-07-15T12:00:08
A look at the NBA bubble set up. Rajon Rondo's injured thumb. Who can step in for Rondo? Lakers will need a secondary ball handler. Who do the Lakers want to see in the playoffs? And Kyle Kuzma's f...
ListenA Reintroduction To The Lakers from 2020-07-08T13:00:30
Bill Oram welcomes Anthony Slater onto the podcast and, just before the team departs for the Orlando playoffs, the two reintroduce the world to the Lakers as we last knew them. Is LeBron ready to t...
ListenMagic Hour: Lakers tough 8 game schedule&will Dwight end up playing in Orlando from 2020-06-29T12:00:07
Andy and Brian Kamenetzky talk about how they think the Lakers have a tough schedule heading into the Orlando Playoffs, but it could help them in the long run. Who will step in for Avery Bradley an...
ListenLakers seem on the same page even with differing thoughts on returning to play from 2020-06-22T12:00:04
Andy and Brian Kamenetzky talk about how even with different opinions on returning to play in the "bubble" in Orlando, the Lakers team still seem to be on the same page. Lebron giving guys a chance...
ListenShould the NBA Return Already&Lakers 1st Round Playoff Options from 2020-06-15T16:12:24
Andy and Brian Kamenetzky discuss the latest developments on the NBA returning to play. They talk about the call with players on Friday where Kyrie Irving was against coming back right now. Dwight ...
ListenMovie Magic Hour: "The Sandlot" from 2020-06-08T18:31:58
Bill Oram joins Andy and Brian Kamenetzky to discuss the 1993 movie "The Sandlot" and how it holds up after so many years. They talk about what were the best and worst parts of this cult classic. ...
ListenBasketball Reasons: 2000 WCF Game 7 with Jason Quick from 2020-06-04T17:28:58
Jason Quick joins Bill Oram to discuss the 2000 Western Conference Finals Game 7. How the outcome affected the Blazers and Lakers moving forward, the Brian Shaw angle, and more. Learn more about yo...
ListenMovie Magic Hour: 'Without Limits' from 2020-06-03T18:41:40
Andy and Brian Kamenetzky discuss the 1998 biographical movie about the relationship between track star Steve Prefontaine (Billy Crudup) and his coach Bill Bowerman (Donald Sutherland). Subscribe ...
ListenLakers on TV and NBA Return to Play from 2020-05-30T13:00:11
Bill Oram and Brett Dawson discuss the Lakers appearances on television over the years. They also spend time discuss the return to play options for the NBA and what would ultimately benefit the Lak...
ListenMovie Magic Hour: 'High Flying Bird' with Wosny Lambre from 2020-05-25T06:55:45
NBA writer for The Athletic Wosny Lambre joins Andy and Brian Kamenetzky in discussing the 2019 Steven Soderbergh film shot entirely on an iPhone 'High Flying Bird', available now on Netflix. Subsc...
ListenBasketball Reasons: NBA Starting Back Up In Orlando? from 2020-05-21T22:56:22
Bill Oram and Brett Dawson discuss the NBA starting back up in Orlando, what it's like to be on a Zoom call with an NBA player, and Jared Dudley's stance on the league returningLearn more about you...
ListenMovie Magic Hour: 'Senna' from 2020-05-18T17:30:05
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ListenBasketball Reasons: Dwight Howard Speaks from 2020-05-17T12:13:53
Brett Dawson and Bill Oram discuss the conference call with Dwight Howard, the Lakers round table and more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenMovie Magic Hour: 'White Men Can't Jump' with Brett Dawson from 2020-05-11T17:59:35
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ListenBasketball Reasons: Frank Vogel Speaks from 2020-05-09T13:00:23
Bill Oram and Brett Dawson discuss Frank Vogel's phone conference, who the Lakers would matchup with if the playoffs return, how the Lakers could return to the practice court and more!Learn more ab...
ListenMovie Magic Hour: 'Space Jam' with Dave McMenamin from 2020-05-04T07:35:35
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ListenBasketball Reasons: The Best Laker To Wear Each Number from 2020-05-02T12:00:01
Brett Dawson and Bill Oram discuss the best Lakers to wear each number, including a bit of trivia involving both Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
ListenMovie Magic Hour: 'He Got Game' with Marcus Thompson II from 2020-04-27T16:57:14
The Athletic's Marcus Thompson II joins the show to breakdown Spike Lee's glorious movie: 'He Got Game.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenMychal Thompson On Lakers Title Hopes, The Best Laker of All Time, And The Last Dance from 2020-04-24T12:00:09
Bill Oram and Brett Dawson have a discussion with former Laker and NBA Champion Mychal Thompson. His brother's involvement with The Last Dance, Klay's recovery, the best Laker of All Time and more!...
ListenMovie Magic Hour: 'Any Given Sunday' with Ethan Strauss from 2020-04-20T23:55:27
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ListenBasketball Reasons: Could Giannis be the Next Lakers Star? from 2020-04-17T22:01:09
Bill Oram and Brett Dawson discuss the Laker fan survey, which young Laker would they most like on this team, which star on another team could be a Laker next, the main reason for the Lakers succes...
ListenMovie Magic Hour: Rocky III with Zach Harper from 2020-04-13T21:32:32
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ListenBasketball Reasons: Lebron and Pelinka on Zoom from 2020-04-10T13:00:14
Bill Oram and Brett Dawons discuss Lebron and Rob Pelinka addressing the media on Zoom, Bill's beard, how the Lakers move forward, and surviving the quarantine. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
ListenMagic Hour: Lakers Mailbag and Ali Khan of Cheap Eats on Pandemic Cooking from 2020-04-06T22:14:28
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ListenBasketball Reasons: Drafting the Perfect Lakers Team from the Past Decade from 2020-04-04T00:31:24
Bill and Brett are joined by The Athletic's Mo Dakhil to take part in a mock draft. The pool of players and coaches were from the Lakers last 10 seasons. Each participant selected a starting five,...
ListenMagic Hour: The Athletic's Top 100 Sports Movies of All Time from 2020-03-31T00:23:08
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ListenBasketball Reasons: Chris Geeter McGee on Lakers Halted Season from 2020-03-26T19:54:37
Spectrum SportsNet's Chris Geeter McGee stops by to discuss how the emotional letdown of a Lakers season cut short, how it should look if the NBA continues to the season, and more. For 40% off an a...
ListenMagic Hour: What We're Missing About the Lakers and RIP Kenny Rogers from 2020-03-23T19:23:17
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ListenBasketball Reasons: Top 5 Lakers Moments (so far) this Season from 2020-03-20T01:15:13
Bill Oram and Brett Dawson run through their picks of the top five moments in the Los Angeles Lakers season so far, including a surprising amount of Dwight Howard and a particularly significant dun...
ListenNBA Season Suspended Due to Coronavirus Outbreak and Your Isolation Recommendations from 2020-03-16T19:53:22
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ListenBasketball Reasons: Reacting to NBA's Suspended Season from 2020-03-12T20:41:04
The Forum Club's Basketball Reasons Show hosts Bill Oram and Brett Dawson on the NBA's decision to suspend its season, what it means for the Lakers and thoughts on how this will play out moving for...
ListenMagic Hour: Aaron Larsuel on Lakers' Big Fat Fun Winning Weekend and LeBron's MVP Case from 2020-03-11T01:46:26
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ListenBasketball Reasons: LeBron James MVP Chances from 2020-03-05T21:30:14
The Forum Club's Basketball Reasons show with Bill Oram and Brett Dawson runs through LeBron James' chances at overtaking Giannis for the MVP, an update on 1st round playoff matchups, and a look ah...
ListenMagic Hour: Lakers Finish Road Trip and Prepare for Crucial Next Week from 2020-03-02T09:01:39
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ListenBasketball Reasons: Sam Amick on Lakers v. 8th Seed Matchups from 2020-02-28T02:11:53
The Forum Club's Basketball Reasons host Bill Oram is joined by The Athletic's Sam Amick to talk through all the possible 1st round opponents the Los Angeles Lakers could face (most dangerous, most...
ListenMagic Hour: Friends, Family, and Fans Pay Tribute at Kobe and Gianna Bryant Memorial Service from 2020-02-25T18:06:33
Andy and Brian Kamenetzky convene after the Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial service in Staples Center to talk about how their lives impacted so many others and their lasting legacy. Learn more abou...
ListenMagic Hour: A Big (If Revealing) Win Over Boston, and Welcome Markieff Morris! from 2020-02-24T19:54:56
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Listen24 Hours: A reflection on the day Kobe, Gigi and 7 others lost their lives from 2020-02-23T15:00:14
A team of a dozen writers and editors from The Athletic tell the story of the 24 hours surrounding Kobe Bryant’s death: from LeBron James’ record breaking night in Philadelphia to the helicopter cr...
ListenBasketball Reasons: Why the Lakers are Striking Out in the Buyout Market from 2020-02-21T14:25:17
The Forum Club's Basketball Reasons hosts Bill Oram and Brett Dawson look at what challenges each possible team in a Lakers first-round matchup present. Then Bill and Brett go into why the Lakers ...
ListenMagic Hour: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on "Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution" from 2020-02-19T21:28:15
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ListenMagic Hour: Team LeBron Emerges Victorious in NBA All-Star Game from 2020-02-17T18:00:09
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ListenMagic Hour: Trade Deadline Has Passed. What Now For The Lakers? from 2020-02-10T16:50:24
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ListenLakers Trade Deadline Review from 2020-02-06T23:33:09
Bill Oram and Brett Dawson, hosts of the Basketball Reasons here on The Forum Club, talk immediately following the NBA trade deadline wrapped up: Why the Lakers decided not to make a move, what to ...
ListenThe Lakers and the Trade Deadline from 2020-02-04T00:26:55
Andy and Brian Kamenetzky discuss the state of the Lakers with the trade deadline approaching, and how Rob Pelinka will weigh the question of needs vs. chemistry, particularly as the team attempts ...
ListenLakers Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant from 2020-02-01T20:28:24
Andy and Brian Kamenetzky discuss the Lakers honoring Kobe in their first game since his death, and how the organization will attempt to move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
ListenRemembering Kobe from 2020-01-27T14:15:18
Andy and Brian Kamenetzky pay tribute to the life and career of Kobe Bryant.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenBasketball Reasons: LeBron nears Kobe's scoring mark from 2020-01-24T21:25:59
Brett is joined by The Athletic's Joe Vardon to talk about LeBron James on the verge of passing Kobe Bryant for third place on the NBA's All-Time scoring list. Joe talks about his years of coverin...
ListenMagic Hour: Are the Lakers' Weaknesses Emerging? from 2020-01-22T03:37:50
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ListenMagic Hour: The Lakers at the Halfway Point, Caruso Soars Like An Eagle, and the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame from 2020-01-18T02:58:56
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ListenBasketball Reasons: Lakers Midseason Awards from 2020-01-17T01:59:59
The Athletic's Bill Oram and Brett Dawson hand out midseason awards for the Lakers: MVP, Best Moment, Lowest Moment and MVBP (Most Valuable Bench Player). Plus - deep thoughts on Texas BBQLearn mo...
ListenMagic Hour: Role Players Victorious, Perkins v. Durant, and Neil Peart Tribute from 2020-01-13T17:14:19
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ListenBasketball Reasons: Lakers Trade/Free Agent Targets from 2020-01-10T19:32:51
Basketball Reasons hosts Bill Oram and Brett Dawson hit on the impact of Anthony Davis injury, Kyle Kuzma trade rumors, Darren Collison signing rumors, and the delicate balance of Dwight Howard's c...
ListenMagic Hour: Lakers Are Still Winning, But, Oh Boy, Is It Ugly from 2020-01-06T18:07:43
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ListenMagic Hour: Lakers Back to Winning as Role Players Pull Their Weight from 2019-12-30T23:26:45
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ListenMagic Hour: How the Clippers Stole Christmas from the Lakers with Brett Dawson and Jovan Buha from 2019-12-26T16:26:01
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ListenMagic Hour: Lakers Lose Three in a Row and Christmas Game Preview from 2019-12-24T15:36:59
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ListenMagic Hour: Lakers Tough It Out Through Scrappy Hawks Plus a Discussion on Helicopter Parenting from 2019-12-16T15:29:21
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ListenMagic Hour: Lakers Starting Lineup Shuffle and Annual Hallmark Christmas Movie Quiz from 2019-12-13T12:33:29
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ListenMagic Hour: Lakers Stomp Stomp Stomp Across the Western Conference from 2019-12-09T17:29:20
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ListenMagic Hour: A Tough Road Ahead For the Lakers, Plus The Irishman from 2019-12-02T16:34:33
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ListenThe 2010s: Magic Hour Looks Back at the Past Decade of Lakers Basketball from 2019-11-25T11:31:19
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ListenBasketball Reasons: Alex Caruso Interview from 2019-11-20T23:34:56
Special free episode of Basketball Reasons. The show's hosts, The Athletic's Bill Oram and Brett Dawson, first talk about Pau Gasol's legacy with the Lakers after Gasol was cut by the Trailblazers...
ListenMagic Hour: Kobe Mania, Frank Vogel's Coaching, and A Saucy Installment of AAK from 2019-11-19T19:44:52
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ListenMagic Hour: Lakers Fall to the Raptors and Definitive Sesame Street Muppets Ranking from 2019-11-11T20:28:40
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ListenBasketball Reasons: Lakers Rout the Heat in 80-95 Victory from 2019-11-09T22:15:25
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ListenMagic Hour: Can This Version of the Lakers Last? from 2019-11-04T20:00:41
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ListenMagic Hour: First Week of Lakers Basketball in the Books from 2019-10-28T20:22:24
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ListenClippers-Lakers Opening Night Crossover Extravaganza from 2019-10-23T10:18:03
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ListenMagic Hour: Flea on the Lakers' Magical Upcoming Season from 2019-10-21T08:22:44
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ListenBill's Excellent Adventure in China from 2019-10-18T03:53:41
Bill Oram and Brett Dawson talk Laker's preseason basketball and takeaways from Bill's trip to China with the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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