We're back as we look further into the crystal ball as we talk about what the Lakers might do for a head coach. Tune in as the guys discuss the persistent rumors of ESPN analyst JJ Reddick's candidacy and if it's more fact than fiction. Plus the guys talk about Tyrone Lue and Jason Kidd getting extension offers thanks to the Lakers, an NBA playoff update, is Pat Riley trying to get rid of Jimmy Butler, and why the NBA's Rookie of the Year voting showcases Rob Pelinka's mistakes even more. Is...

The crew at lakerholics.com is back as they speculate on who the Lakers new head coach will be after the Lakers on Friday dismissed Darvin Ham. Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @court_report and John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- https://www.youtube.com/@UCK5a8gQuHatSHCe6iEgNH5w and Lakers Corner- https://www.youtube.com/@UCPVus5ukOvYFmy098vv9qhw Special Deals today from our friends at #temu today at https://temu.to/m/u1samwbo8cc use code: aca785401 and you might save some $$$ at...

According to reports from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Darvin Ham was let go today by the Los Angeles Lakers. Tune in as we give you the update on the word from the team, and who the early front-runners may be in getting the job. The Lakers fire Darvin Ham and we're among the first to cover it on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @court_report and John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- https://www.youtube.com/@UCK5a8gQuHatSHCe6iEgNH5w and Lakers Corner-...

The guys are back and as the NBA playoffs roll on with the Lakers, how much should Rob Pelinka be blamed for the failures of this and recent seasons? Tune in as they go over his recent history, and if the team will actually find a replacement for him. Plus the guys discuss various coaching and trade targets and gauge their validity as we answer plenty of your questions, but will the question of Rob should stay get answered? Find out on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Check out Stone Hansen on...

The guys are back as we speculate on the future of LeBron James and if his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers is over. Tune in as we weigh both the good and bad of LeBron coming back, the possibility he might move on, and how Bronny James could fit into the equation. Plus we look at the NBA playoffs and how much we would miss the Lakers players if any (or all) are traded. What's the future of LeBron James on the Lakers? Find out our thoughts on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Check out Stone...

With the Lakers eliminated from the postseason, the questions on what the Lakers will do comes to the forefront. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on what may take place, what should take place, and what will take place as the Lakers look to make some changes which we will talk about right here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @court_report and John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk-    / @uck5a8gquhatshce6iegnh5w   and Lakers...

The Lakers and Nuggets clashed one more time as they faced off in Denver for game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. And with the Lakers playing valiantly they stayed in the hunt throughout, but missed free throws and layups and giving up offensive rebounds, plus AD hurting his shoulder in the third quarter, was the difference between staying alive and falling short as the Lakers say 1-2-3 Cancun with a devastating 108-106 loss in game five. Tune in as the guys recap the game,...

Joe's back as he and "MagicMan" Sean Grice share thoughts on the Lakers win in game four and what to look for in Game five at Denver. They talk about the matchups and what the Lakers need to continue to do to get the job done. All that and an update on Jarred Vanderbilt and if he could be ready for Monday night. Will the Lakers pull off the impossible with another victory in Game Five? Find out the thoughts of the guys with a nightcap on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!Check out Stone Hansen on...

The Lakers had their season on the line as they faced the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers again managed a double-digit lead on the Nuggets, but this time found a way to outmaneuver the Nuggets to get a 119-108 victory and are now down 3-1 series heading back to Denver Monday night. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on the game, and what went right this time in how LA kept the lead. It's the Lakers with the victory that has them heading back to Denver for game five and...

The Lakers have their most important game of the season in a must-win game at home in Game Three of this NBA Playoffs First Round Matchup. But the Lakers followed the same path they chose in the first two games with a double-digit first-half lead faltering in the third quarter as the Lakers became weak and tepid in a 112-105 loss to Denver creating a 3-0 deficit. Tune in as the guys recap the game, what went wrong, and talk if the Lakers have a chance to turn this series in their favor. The...

The Lakers get set for Game 3 on Thursday against the Nuggets, but it is the possible return of Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood that is peaking everyone in Lakers Nation's interest. Tune in as the guys talk about what their return will actually do for the team and if either (or both) can give any positive rotation minutes for the Lakers moving forward. Plus, we'll take a quick look at some of the other matchups in the NBA Playoffs as well. Will Vando and C-Wood provide any hope for...

After the devastating loss in game two, the series shifts to Los Angeles for a game on Thursday as the Lakers face a 2-0 deficit. Tune in as the guys ponder if any hope can still be had or if salvaging dignity is their only option. Plus, could a return for game 3 from Jarred Vanderbilt and/or Christian Wood help the Lakers? Will the Lakers go on a run that will get them by the Nuggets? Find out our thoughts on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @court_report and...

The Lakers and Nuggets meet again in game two in the Mile High City as LA looked to tie the series. And for three quarters, the Lakers put on a masterclass as they built a 20-point lead on the Nuggets. But the Lakers once again ran out of gas and poor execution down the stretch cost the Lakers as Jamal Murray stunned the Lakers with a last-second jumper as the Nuggets escaped with a 101-99 victory and a 2-0 lead over the Lakers as the series goes to Los Angeles on Thursday. Tune in as Joe...

The guys are back as we look at game two for the Lakers and Nuggets. Tune in as we discuss what went wrong, what needs to be fixed, and can the adjustments be made in time for a game-two win in Denver. Plus we have the Playoff scoreboard and thoughts on the reports of a Christian Wood return this week with varying reports given by Shams Charania from the Athletic and from ESPN. Can the Lakers come back strong in game two? Find out our thoughts as we finish off Lakers Weekend on the Lakers...

The Lakers and Nuggets got together on Saturday in Denver as they met in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. But the Lakers couldn't hold onto a well-earned first-half lead as mistakes and fatigue caught up with the Lakers as the Nuggets 3rd quarter run led them to a 114-103 victory and a 1-0 series lead. Tune in as we recap the game, and give you thoughts on what kind of impressions it gives on the rest of the series. The Lakers and the Nuggets clash in game one and we're...

LRob from lakerholics.com and Gerald get together to discuss the NBA Playoffs. They break down the various playoff matchups including the Lakers vs. Nuggets and try to dissect the games to see who will come out a winner. The time is finally here for the NBA Playoffs to begin and we're covering it all on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @court_report and John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- https://www.youtube.com/@UCK5a8gQuHatSHCe6iEgNH5w and Lakers Corner-...

With the Lakers gearing up for a rematch against Denver in the first round of the NBA Playoffs starting on Saturday, the questions on whether the Lakers can shock the basketball world have become increasingly more plentiful since their victory over New Orleans. Tune in as Joe and Gerald share their thoughts on the series and if it changes since the Lakers have played better these last few weeks of the season. And is there a window of hope created by some deficiencies the Nuggets have now they...

The Lakers and Pelicans started the postseason in New Orleans in the NBA's Western Conference Play-In 7-8 matchup. And despite tough shooting games from tired LeBron and hurting AD, the Lakers found just enough from the supporting cast to fend off a hard-charging Zion Williamson and the Pelicans 110-106 to finish as the 7th seed and move on to the first round with Denver. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on the game, and what lies ahead for the team as they head...

Joe and Gerald are back as they talk the Lakers and Pelicans in the first play-in game on Tuesday. Tune in as they weigh in on the talk of LA media these past 24 hours and if the Lakers should (or will) tank the game in order to avoid the Denver Nuggets in the first round. Plus, our panelists come up with an (almost) consensus for league MVP and how are Joe's Dodgers doing? He tells you as he and Gerald decide whether the Lakers will show up on Tuesday and play hard, or play to lose right...

The Lakers finished the season in New Orleans as they looked to get 8th place in the Western Conference. And the Lakers came out with focus and energy as they dusted off the Pels early and paced by a LeBron James triple-double and AD (30 pts, 11 reb), the Lakers cruised by New Orleans to finish 8th in the Western Conference with a 124-108 victory. Tune in as we recap the game, confirm where the team will finish in the Western Conference, and what happens this week in the play-in. It's the...

The Lakers final weekend of the regular season starts as the team headed into Memphis for a late-season tilt with the Memphis Grizzlies. And despite Memphis having 13 (including their top six rotation players) members of the roster out and only winning nine games at home all season, gave the Lakers everything they could with the Lakers only being able to prevail in the end and escaping a truly embarrassing performance with a 123-120 win over the Grizz. Tune in as Joe Soro, John Costa, and...

We give you two episodes in one as Alfred Ezman from Orlando Magic Daily stops by to discuss the different playoff scenarios for both the Western and Eastern Conferences. They go over the major storylines heading into the final weekend of the regular season and detail what could be ahead for the NBA Playoffs. Also, Joe and Gerald are back after a one-day hiatus to discuss the different scenarios for positioning for the Lakers in the Western Conference standings. Plus they answer some audience...

The Lakers without Anthony Davis (headaches, nausea) looked to gain some ground Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors. And despite valiant efforts from the starting five, the Lakers' rotations and bench players got outworked continually and combined with the Warriors' red-hot shooting from 3 (63%) gave Golden State the victory over the Lakers 134-120. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on the game, how AD's absence was a killer for LA and an updated look...

Stone Hansen is back as we talk about the final three games and what's ahead for the NBA Draft. He and Gerald go into detail on the real chances the Lakers might have in moving up in the Western Conference. Plus since he's back doing some prospect analysis, we tap into Stone's brain on who he's starting to look at as NBA prospects coming soon to an NBA floor near you. Plus the guys talk about possible NBA expansion and the G-League Ignite as we get you prepped for the final week of the NBA...