Lakers Nation Podcast

The Lakers picked up a win over the Chicago Bulls but still showed issues on the defensive end of the floor. Did they get some things sorted out late in the game? Plus, Montrezl Harrell has a monstrous performance.

The Kamenetzky Brothers join the show to discuss the Lakers' recent struggles and whether they are simply growing pains or something to be concerned about. Is Marc Gasol the right fit for the team? 

The Lakers lost to the hot-shooting San Antonio Spurs, snapping their 4-game win streak. Was it just an off night or was it indicative of larger problems that need to be addressed? Plus, it a change to the starting lineup necessary? 

The Lakers picked up a win, albeit not a pretty one, against the Memphis Grizzlies to finish their road trip with a perfect record. Are they on the right track or are they relying too heavily on LeBron James? 

The Lakers didn't get off to the best start against the Grizzlies but rounded into form as the game went on. LeBron James is still doing incredible things, plus a strong performance from Montrezl Harrell to break down. 

The Lakers got 2021 off to a good start with a win over the Spurs. But what about Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's ankle injury? Who will they turn to if he misses time? Plus, Anthony Davis has his first massive game of the season

The Lakers picked up a road win over the Spurs on LeBron's birthday thanks to some hot shooting by Wes Matthews and overall offensive excellence. But how big of a problem is their lack of rim protection? And what happened to Talen Horton-Tucker?

The Lakers suffered their second loss of the season in an odd game against the Portland Trailblazers that featured a subdued Anthony Davis and a red-hot Gary Trent Jr. Is it cause for concern or merely a bump in the road? 

The Lakers dominated the Wolves despite missing the services of Anthony Davis as Kyle Kuzma, Marc Gasol, and more stepped up. Will an ankle injury keep LeBron out of their next game, and was tonight proof that Kuzma should be a starter? All that and more...

It was a Merry Christmas for the Lakers who defeated the Dallas Mavericks thanks to dominant rebounding and strong performances from LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Montrezl Harrell, and Dennis Schroder. Plus, is a contract extension coming for Schroder? 

The Lakers received their championship rings on opening night in a ceremony that was simply unforgettable. Then, they took on the Clippers, and while the result was disappointing, there is still plenty for coach Frank Vogel to tinker with. 

The Lakers defeated the Suns on Friday as Anthony Davis went berserk from 3 and Talen Horton-Tucker continued to impress. Now Frank Vogel is going to be faced with some difficult decisions ahead of the season opener.  

The Lakers kept their undefeated preseason streak alive with a win over the Phoenix Suns. Anthony Davis and LeBron James took the floor for the first time this preseason, but what will the Lakers' rotation look like when the games start for real? 

How good is Talen Horton-Tucker? The second-year forward dropped 33 points as the Lakers defeated the Clippers in preseason play. We also saw the debut of Marc Gasol and hot shooting from the entire team. What will translate to the regular season and what won't? 

The Lakers started the preseason with a win over the Clippers that featured the debuts of Dennis Schroder, Montrezl Harrell, and Wesley Matthews. However, it was Talen Horton-Tucker who stole the show. How good can he be? We break it all down