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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.fm/adchoices

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.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jovan and Bill discuss all things concerning the Lakers offseason and coaching search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jovan Buha discuss which players should be back, could be back and shouldn't be back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jovan Buha hands out a letter grade for LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and each Lakers player for the 2021-22 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jovan Buha and Bill Oram recap the end of the Lakers’ season and preview the offseason, including Russell Westbrook’s future, the coaching search and free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jovan and Bill discuss the state of the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 schedule for the Lakers. And their lack of winning consecutive games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 maker? How the Lakers made a few upgrades on the buyout market. A look at the challenges of the Lakers turning this around and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 look at one of the biggest disappointments of the season for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 upcoming road trip. And is small ball the way to go for the Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jovan and Bill discuss what's going on with Russell Westbrook? Where do the Lakers go from here with Westbrook? A look at the Lakers small ball lineup. And how the Lakers face a tough schedule coming up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 it's still time for the Lakers to move up in the standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 right now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Vogel deserves less blame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Bradley be a regular rotation player for the Lakers? The lack of perimeter defenders for the Lakers. And it's no longer a luxury for the Lakers to start off with a small lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jovan Buha, Bill Oram and Anthony Slater analyze the Lakers' 0-5 preseason record, Russell Westbrook's early fit, LeBron James and Anthony Davis looking like themselves, LA's injuries, Kent Bazemore's defense, opening night vs. the Warriors and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 defense and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 benched for the first time this season. Marc Gasol should be starting. And how the Lakers can't generate enough offense right now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 adjustments are needed? Which Lakers role players have impressed and disappointed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 predictions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 success, the play-in game, playoffs and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Lakers rotation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 minutes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 perfect playoff scenario for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to jell? Will Andre Drummond play a Dwight Howard-type role in the postseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 roles. And which teams can contest a healthy Lakers roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Is AD rounding into form? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 playoffs? The hope for the return of Anthony Davis this week. When will LeBron resurface? And just how long will it take for him to get up to speed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Andre Drummond fitting in?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 center upon AD's return. And do the Lakers have enough personnel to compete with the Brooklyn Nets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Harrell play together? Do the Lakers need to change their starters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 be considered a success for the Lakers in their next four games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the Lakers' biggest concern? What's a realistic road trip record? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 look at their seven game road trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 important decisions to make in the offseason.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 deadline? What will LA's record be through their upcoming seven-game road trip? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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.fm/adchoices

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 Anthony Davis back? And how the Lakers have enough on the roster to contend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 during that stretch? Is Damian Jones a long-term fit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 with Talen Horton Tucker game. And will there be fans in the stadium during the second half of the season?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 first half of the season? Could Alfonzo McKinnie earn minutes in the second half of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tiers right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 with some momentum now? Will we see the LeBron-AD-Trezz trio more later in the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 second-half schedule force the team to rest players? When will things get better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 LeBron James minutes?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 survive this pre-All-Star break stretch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Is LeBron playing too many minutes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 multiple games? Is the Lakers' 3-point shooting a long-term problem? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 time to shine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Blake Griffin fit if he's bought out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 affect the Lakers? Who has to step up in his potential absence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the team's rim protection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shying away from contact. And what will the backend of the rotation look like for the Lakers in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 defensively? Any concern about the recent 3-point shooting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Was this the worst win of the season? Why does the offense stagnate late? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on defense? Has Kyle Kuzma's contract helped him settle into his role? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Is Alex Caruso the best role player in the league? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 wing defender? Is Boston the best contender matchup for AD? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Lakers' depth actually hurting them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 with Anthony Davis' free-throw struggles? Why isn't Alex Caruso playing more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Warriors coach Steve Kerr.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the third? Would this have been a fun trip to travel on pre-pandemic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 lucky with COVID? Any cause for concern after a 3-point shooting dud? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Lakers vs. Nets: How many games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ahead for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 unit? And the tough road trip ahead.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 upcoming match ups.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sneakers? Is Marc Gasol underrated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 playoff rotation look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? What is the Lakers' ceiling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 over so many early home losses? What is the best game Jovan has covered live? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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-Tucker fall in the rotation? Why does it feel like the team keeps getting out to sluggish starts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? What is Jovan's favorite part about covering the Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 or Jovan?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 issues surrounding the Lakers. And a tough start for Wesley Matthews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 have to find ways to play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a threat to the Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 transform players into becoming factors on their roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Dennis Schroder and Montrezl Harrell fit in the rotation? And how many minutes will LeBron James play each night?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 addition and how they will contribute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 bubble roster and offseason roster so far. And how Anthony Davis has yet to sign an extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, and what the title means to the Lakers franchise. Look for an extended episode of The Forum Club tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Game 4? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Oram and Anthony Slater preview the Western Conference Finals matchup between the Nuggets and Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 which team could pose a threat to the Lakers in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 second round matchup against OKC or Houston.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 add next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 different for the last matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 future with the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 take advantage of this moment? Can KCP easily slide into Avery Bradley’s starting role? Is Kyle Kuzma built for playoff basketball? All that and more is discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and if Jr Smith is the answer. They Discuss if Dwight Howard will play and who could get his minutes if he decides to sit out. And they talk about the NBA allowing players to have social justice messages on the back of their jerseys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to speak when they want from the beginning of the season has helped. And the guys discuss if trying to bring back DeMarcus Cousins is a good idea, if healthy, to help the Lakers win the Championship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Howard gave his opinion as well. And they talk about who would be the most entertaining and scary opponent for the Lakers in the 1st round of the Playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/theforumclub to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to The Athletic at theathletic.com/theforumclub to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/theforumclub for 40% off an annual subscription and to read all the Kamenetzky and Wosny Lambre NBA content your heart desires. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 returning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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

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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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 success through the years, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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, a sixth man and a head coach.  There were some surprising picks, to say the least.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 annual subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/theforumclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 dunk from LeBron James Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 ahead to the Bucks and Clippers games this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 intriguing, most likely).  Plus - how the new Rockets could be a Lakers problem and what off-the-court possibilities come by being a Laker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 crash in Calabasas and the emotional impact that followed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 have (thus far) been unable to bring in any buyout free agents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 make of the Clippers trade for Marcus Morris, and which players on the buyout market could be a fit for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to heal after Kobe Bryant's death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Brian Kamenetzky pay tribute to the life and career of Kobe Bryant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 covering LeBron, what this milestone means, and much more about the Lakers this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/theforumclub to get 40% off an annual subscription and every episode of The Forum Club ad free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 BBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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.  Then at 12:40 Lakers guard Alex Caruso joins Basketball Reasons to talk about playing with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the origins of Caruso's love of dunking, and how his life has changed from being a G-Leaguer to Lakers contributor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to The Athletic to get every episode ad free including weekly subscriber only episodes. Head over to theathletic.com/theforumclub to get 40% off an annual subscription and enjoy all the content The Athletic has to offer. Remember to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and rate and review the show if you enjoy it.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to The Athletic to get every episode of The Forum Club ad free, including exclusive subscriber only content like Bill Oram and Brett Dawson's show on Thursdays. Head over to theathletic.com/theforumclub to get 40% off an annual subscription. Go to stockx.com/bball for a surprise offer that won't last long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to The Athletic to get every episode of The Forum Club ad free, including subscriber only content like Bill Oram and Brett Dawson's show Basketball Reasons every Thursday. Head over to theathletic.com/theforumclub to get 40% off an annual subscription. If you like what you're hearing please rate and review the podcast wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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