Lakers Nation Podcast

The Lakers defeated the Thunder but it took going to overtime for the second game in a row. Without Anthony Davis and Alex Caruso, where did the team struggle? And what does Wes Matthews' big game mean for the rotation moving forward? 

The Lakers got the win over the Detroit Pistons, but it wasn't pretty as they hung on in double overtime. While a win is a win, are there larger concerns looming for the Lakers? Or was this just a case of playing down to an opponent? We break it down...

The Lakers picked up the win over the Denver Nuggets thanks to a huge turnaround in the second half. What changed, and how can the Lakers continue to take advantage of their new rotations? Plus, LeBron James shines with a triple-double, but what's up with Anthony Davis?

The Lakers defeated the Hawks to finish their road trip with a 5-2 record as Anthony Davis' shooting touch returned. But did the Hawks expose a weakness in LA's Pick and Roll defense? Plus, LeBron has a run-in with a fan.

The Lakers defeated the Celtics in a thriller that saw Frank Vogel completely change his rotation. What should we make of the new plan? And how can the Lakers manage the trend of targeting Marc Gasol at the rim? Plus, the rare double MasterLock!

The Lakers suffered a loss to the Detroit Pistons in a game where energy was hard to come by. Is this loss indicative of a larger problem, or just a mid-season hiccup? Plus, has THT finally proven that he needs more minutes? 

The Lakers road winning streak is snapped in a one-point loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia. Anthony Davis wasn't himself and Joel Embiid did plenty of damage, what adjustments will the Lakers make moving forward? 

The Lakers took it to the Chicago Bulls and stayed unbeaten on the road with what was a mostly dominant performance. Anthony Davis blew up and Talen Horton-Tucker returned to the fold, we break it all down.

Metta World Peace joins the show to talk about his time with the Lakers, that big shot in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals, the truth about his rumored conversation with Kobe, how he actually became a Laker, and tons more.

The Lakers picked up a massive win over the Milwaukee Bucks to extend their road unbeaten streak to 8 games. What does this win mean for the Lakers moving forward, plus did we just see why Giannis is not the MVP...and LeBron might be? 

The Lakers found a way to lose a game they appeared to be in control of against the Warriors. What happened, and what does the loss mean for the team as they head out onto a road trip? And did the Lakers learn a valuable lesson?

The Lakers are on fire, blowing out their 4th team in a row with their win over the Pelicans. What has clicked with this group, and can they keep up their marksmanship from behind the arc? Plus, who is the biggest challenger to the Lakers right now?

The Lakers cruised past the Thunder but the NBA is buzzing since James Harden was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. How do the Lakers match up with the new superteam? We dive into the deal.

The Lakers dominated the Rockets on their home floor once again, using their overwhelming defense and a little bit of flair from LeBron James to stay unbeaten on the road. But are they really this good or are the Rockets just bad? 

The Lakers turned in an excellent performance in a road win over the Houston Rockets, with their defense creating a fun game that showcased championship-level play for the purple and gold. What does this mean moving forward? *Note* Chris' mic improves after a few minutes