Episodes
Joe and Gerald bring you another snack pack and coming off the great series of games for Dalton Knecht, have JJ and the Lakers found a reliable source of offense for LeBron and AD? The guys talk about how much the team may be able to rely on the rookie and why he has moved into the forefront of the Rookie of the Year chase. Gerald also gives an injury update on Jarred Vanderbilt and Joe has some thoughts on LeBron James suspending his social media. Is Dalton Knecht's recent play a good sign...
Published 11/21/24
Published 11/21/24
It's time again for the NBA Cup and in their second game, the Lakers faced off against the Jazz within the friendly confines of the Crypt. The Lakers started strong and got a huge shooting spree from Dalton Knecht (37 points, 9-for-12 from three) as the Lakers stayed out in front to hold off a fourth-quarter charge from Utah to win 124-118. Tune in as the guys from the LFB share their thoughts on the game, Knecht's Lakers rookie record-tying performance and best rookie performance in the NBA...
Published 11/20/24
The LFB returns as the discussion turns to many of the NBA insiders stating they are not taking the Lakers' start seriously because of injuries and a favorable schedule. Should we take the 9-4 start at face value? Plus thoughts on the Lakers announcing a statue for Pat Riley and an injury and Bronny update, and some deep talk on Vegas and Australia with Gerald and XBOX as we catch a quick snack pack on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Get NBA League Pass 40% off today with our affiliate link:...
Published 11/19/24
Tune in as the guys from lakerholics.com share thoughts on the early season success and if the team can sustain that momentum (recorded before the Lakers game against NO). The Lakers look good to start the season, can they keep it going? Find out what the Lakerholics think as part of a great Lakers Weekend on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Get NBA League Pass 40% off today with our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/3eVLjX Joe's new game Coreupt is coming soon! Wish List it here:...
Published 11/18/24
The Lakers found themselves in New Orleans on the back end of a back-to-back as they looked to take another climb in the Western Conference standings. And despite the fatigue getting the team off to a rocky start, the Lakers sucked it up with a strong third quarter and held off the Pelicans backed by some clutch threes from LeBron and two more great performances for Anthony Davis ( 31 points, 14 rebounds) and Dalton Knecht (27 points 5-of-10 from three) Tune in as the LFB crew shares thoughts...
Published 11/17/24
The Lakers and Spurs are in San Antonio to start the Lakers' journey to repeat in the Emirates NBA Cup. And with a back-and-forth close game in the second half, it took the big stars for the Lakers as Anthony Davis (40) and LeBron James (4th straight triple-double) carried the Lakers through a sloppy victory 120-115 over the Spurs. Tune in as the guys talk about the game, and what to look forward to in New Orleans on Friday. It's the Spurs and the Lakers in the first game of the NBA Cup and...
Published 11/16/24
With his breakout performance in Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies, will Dalton Knecht become a more consistent part of the rotation? Or will the rookie's time and reps get pulled back to the inconsistent time it has been before? Tune in as the guys evaluate what JJ should do to keep the momentum going for Dalton and if he can truly become a consistent producer in the rotation. Will Dalton finally get more minutes from JJ? Find out our thoughts on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Get NBA...
Published 11/15/24
The Lakers and Grizzlies clashed on Wednesday night at the Crypt with both teams looking to keep their recent momentum. The Lakers took an early double-digit lead and looked strong early but after giving up the lead in the third quarter, LA came back strong and with another prime performance from LeBron James (35-point triple-double) and Dalton Knecht coming off the bench (19 points, 5-5 from three) to spark the Lakers to a 128-123 victory. LeBron James is now the oldest player to record...
Published 11/14/24
It's a special two-for-one episode as John Costa's Cluth Talk and Lakers Corner collides with Gerald Glassford's NBA Observations. The guys, along with Stone Hansen and Joe Soro discuss the start of the In-Season Tournament, the upcoming Lakers schedule being important for the team's confidence, Wednesday's game against Memphis, and all the latest Lakers news and notes plus which NBA teams have surprised the guys so far this season. It's a special episode with not one, but two great episodes...
Published 11/13/24
With all the great teams the Lakers organization has rolled out over the years, it's sometimes the teams that didn't achieve the greatest of accomplishments that remain a fond part of our Lakers memory. Get ready to return to LFB University as Dean Glassford and Professor Soro remind the class about why this particular Lakers team in 1994-1995 (and 1995-1996) was so memorable and what it ultimately led to with a threepeat run a short number of years later. We talk Nick Van Exel, Vlade Divac,...
Published 11/12/24
The Lakers and Raptors face off in a clash at the Crypt on Sunday night. And despite Anthony Davis getting hit in the eye in the second half, the Lakers used the momentum gained at the end of the third quarter to a dominant fourth led by LeBron James (2nd straight triple-double) and Austin Reaves (27 points) to give the Lakers a lead going away for an easy 123-103 victory. Tune in as the guys share thoughts on the game, and if the team can start putting wins together before they go out on the...
Published 11/11/24
After nine games the Lakers are 5-4 and looking to keep the wins going as they face off against the Raptors on Sunday night. But how have the Lakers been so far to our guys on the weekend Tune in as the guys from lakerholics.com share thoughts on the good and bad, and if the benching for D'Angelo Russell is a sign of things to come. Is the Lakers destiny this season to hover around .500? Find out what the Lakerholics crew thinks as part of a great Lakers Weekend and the Lakers Fast Break...
Published 11/10/24
The Lakers and Sixers faced off at The Crypt on Friday night with the Lakers looking to regain momentum after a lost road trip. And with no Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, the Sixers good fight only lasted a half as the Lakers pulled away in the third and hid just enough behind AD's 31 and LeBron's triple-double to get the 116-106 victory. Tune in as John Costa, Mark (aka XBOX from Australia) and Gerald Glassford share thoughts on the game, how the team fared against the short-handed Sixers,...
Published 11/09/24
The Lakers limp home licking their wounds after a disastrous road trip and with JJ Redick questioning the team's effort without AD, does that mean there are cracks already forming? Plus the guys give an update on Anthony Davis and his status for Friday, and note what is the big deal when the expected news came down earlier today that the Lakers have officially assigned Bronny James to the South Bay Lakers. Is the love affair with JJ already come to an end? Find out what we think right here on...
Published 11/08/24
The Lakers finish up the road trip with a stop in Memphis to face off against the Grizzlies. And with Anthony Davis (foot) and Rui Hachimura (illness) out of the lineup, an inspired LeBron James couldn't carry the Lakers as their lack of depth cost them once again as the Grizzlies pulled away for a 131-114 victory over LA. Tune in as the guys share thoughts on how the Lakers did without Rui and AD, what went wrong, how the lack of talent on the team continues to hurt them, and what lies ahead...
Published 11/07/24
The Lakers continued their road trip with the fourth game headed to Detroit to face off against the Pistons. And even though they had the weekend off, the Lakers put up a lethargic effort as the Lakers fell into a trap set by Detroit as the Pistons pulled away in the fourth quarter and beat LA 115-103. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on the game, the lazy first-half tone set by the Lakers, and how they finished out the game. Plus they look ahead to the final...
Published 11/05/24
The LFB crew is back as we discuss the NBA reopening an investigation into a 2021 domestic violence incident that resurfaced based on footage provided by TMZ. Tune in as the guys talk about how this could affect the team, and if this could be the beginning of the end for his Laker tenure. Plus the guys set you up for the game tomorrow in Detroit against the Pistons as well. Is the heat rising in Lakers Land for Jaxson Hayes? Find out our thoughts on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Get NBA...
Published 11/04/24
The guys from lakerholics.com are back as they share thoughts on the Lakers early season success, and if it can translate to more wins to finish out their first road trip. Listen in as they discuss what has gone right, what work still needs to be done, and if JJ Redick can continue to push the right buttons. The Lakerholics are back and talking about the Lakers first road trip of the season as part of a great Lakers Weekend and the Lakers Fast Break Podcast! Get NBA League Pass 40% off today...
Published 11/03/24
The Lakers found themselves up in the Great White North on Friday night as they faced off against the Toronto Raptors. And with the Lakers gaining a huge early advantage, it took a couple of threes by Rui Hachimura in the fourth quarter to hold off the charge from Toronto and take the victory behind the big two of Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Tune in as the LFB crew shares thoughts on the game, and what the rest of the road trip may look like from here. Plus we give an update on Austin...
Published 11/02/24
It was a Happy Halloween for everyone except Jalen Hood-Schifino as he found out the news his third-year option was declined by the Lakers this morning. Is this the beginning of the end of JHS' tenure as a Laker? And does this mean Rob Pelinka is admitting a draft failure? Tune in as Gerald passes out the Halloween verbal tricks and treats and how the drafting of JHS is a bigger statement on the missed opportunities made by the front office. Plus he looks at the NBA and Friday's game with the...
Published 11/01/24
The Lakers and Cavs meet up as LA continues the second game of a five-game road trip. And from the start, the Lakers were outmatched as they never came close to competing in a 134-110 defeat. Tune in as Gerald Glassford from the LFB talks about the game, and look ahead for what's to come on the rest of the road trip. The guys also celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers, who came back from a 5-0 deficit to beat the Yankees 7-6 and take the World Series 4-1. It's the Cavs and the Lakers on Wednesday...
Published 10/31/24
Two -Way center Christian Koloko finally got the go-ahead from the NBA to join the Lakers but does that mean he can help the bench? Tune in as Joe Soro, Jamie Sweet, and Gerald Glassford share thoughts on the return of Koloko, and if there is anything that cure the Lakers' bench woes. Plus they take a look at the remaining games on the road trip and provide some insight if they can get some wins before they head back to LA. Christian Koloko is now available, but does this really help the...
Published 10/30/24
The Lakers and Suns meet again as an early road test for the Lakers happened on Monday Night in Phoenix. While a good start for the Lakers was welcomed, it was the scoring drought in the second quarter and another at the start of the fourth quarter that did the Lakers leads in as they narrowly lost to the Suns 109-105. Tune in as the guys from the LFB share thoughts on the game, why LeBron and the bench didn't perform as needed, the defensive concerns for D' Angelo Russell, what the next game...
Published 10/29/24
The LFB crew is back as the guys preview the upcoming Lakers road trip starting in Phoenix on Monday night. We'll discuss how important this early test for the Lakers is, and if JJ and the crew are up to the challenge. Plus Joe has thoughts on Game Three of the World Series and if the Dodgers can take Manhattan. It's an important week for both the Lakers and Dodgers and we'll discuss to finish off another great Lakers Weekend right here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Get NBA League Pass...
Published 10/28/24