Jello Jigglin - A Lakers Podcast with Ryan Ward
Los Angeles Lakers reporter Ryan Ward brings his basketball expertise and 15+ years of experience covering the Purple and Gold to the podcast world! From interviewing icons like Kareem Abul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol to covering the Lakers’ current stars like LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Ward has you covered with a behind-the-scenes approach and unique perspective on perhaps the most iconic franchise in the NBA!
Episodes
With several rotation players sidelined, Ryan explores what this means for J.J. Redick’s starting lineup decisions, how the team can hold up defensively, and why Luka Dončić may have to carry an enormous early load.
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00:00 – Intro & FanDuel Shoutout
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01:15 – Lakers Injury Updates (Kleber, LeBron, Thiero)
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04:20 – Roster Breakdown & Early Season Schedule
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07:10 – JJ Redick’s Lineup Philosophy & Defensive Concerns
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In this episode, Ryan Ward breaks down the concerning news surrounding LeBron James’ latest injury — a lingering sciatica/nerve irritation in his glute that will keep him sidelined to start the season. Ryan delves into Shams Charania’s report on the timeline, why the Los Angeles Lakers are concerned about the potential duration, and what this means for JJ Redick’s lineup decisions heading into the opening night.
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The Jello Jigglin’ Podcast is back! Ryan breaks down the Lakers’ preseason struggles, Marcus Smart’s potential impact on defense, and early roster battles heading into opening night. Plus, a look at Jarred Vanderbilt’s resurgence and Luka Dončić’s MVP odds.
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In today’s episode of The Jello Jigglin Podcast, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic makes history by becoming only the fifth player to record a triple-double in EuroBasket during an epic performance against Belgium.
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🔥 Luka making EuroBasket history!
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🏀 Poor shooting, but putting up NUMBERS, especially defensively 🔒
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📈 Slovenia has a SHOT to advance to the Round of 16
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In today’s episode of The Jello Jigglin Podcast, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic starts EuroBasket 2025 with a strong defensive performance, but Slovenia still falls short to Poland.
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🔥 Luka racks up five steals and two blocks
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Sasha "The Machine" Vujacic sees some Kobe Bryant in Luka Doncic 🐍
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👑 LeBron James situation
Whether you’re a Lakers diehard or an NBA fan keeping tabs on the lea...
In today’s episode of The Jello Jigglin Podcast, we dive deep into Luka Doncic’s bounce-back performance after a frightening injury scare that had Lakers fans holding their breath.
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🩺 How serious the injury scare was and what it revealed about Luka’s durability.
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🔥 Luka’s immediate response on the court and how he silenced doubts with a statement game.
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🏆 What this version of Luka means for the Western C...
The Los Angeles Lakers finally get a defensive upgrade, with the team set to bring in one-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart. In order to make room for Smart, the Lakers have also waived Shake Milton and are expected to make another move (likely a trade) to clear the space to sign Smart to a two-year deal worth $11 million.
- My FAVORITE move so far!
- Addresses a need defensively
- Injury history is a concern ...
Veteran sharpshooter Bradley Beal is nearing a buyout with the Phoenix Suns and has the Los Angeles Lakers as one of his preferred destinations when he hits NBA free agency.
- Is adding Beal a smart move for the Lakers?
- Adding Beal thrust the Lakers into title contention?
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The Los Angeles Lakers have brought in a few new faces, along with bringing back Jaxson Hayes, but the iconic NBA franchise might not be done making moves.
- Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia signed
- Jayson Hayes gets re-signed
- Lakers part of historic seven-team trade
- LeBron James nonsense
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The Los Angeles Lakers might be on the verge of making another trade, with Andrew Wiggins of the Miami Heat potentially being the target.
- Not a smart move for LA
- Price too high?
- LeBron speculation continues
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The Los Angeles Lakers have their new starting center with the addition of Deandre Ayton, but it seems likely the team is still hard at work improving the roster on the trade market.
- Is Ayton an upgrade at center?
- Lakers need to keep working
- Luka involved in offseason moves
- LeBron on his way out?
The Los Angeles Lakers might have a tall task on their hands, with LeBron James' agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports sparking trade speculation due to the comments he made after his client opted into the final year of his deal with the team.
- LeBron angling to be traded?
- Lakers moves
- What should the Lakers do moving forward?
The Los Angeles Lakers will have a new majority owner, with Mark Walter set to replace the Buss family after agreeing to pay $10 billion for one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world.
- Mark Walter has a proven track record with the LA Dodgers
- Money is no longer an object for the Lakers
- Aggressive about winning
- New era for the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers might have an ideal opportunity to bring in one of the best young centers in the NBA this summer, with Walker Kessler reportedly on the trade block.
- BEST option for the Lakers?
- Other bigs the Lakers could pursue
- Jaxson Hayes' status in LA
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Game 4 of this first-round series in the NBA playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves was a must-win situation for the Los Angeles Lakers. Still, LeBron James and company couldn't come through on the road, forcing an elimination game on Wednesday back in Los Angeles.
- Anthony Edwards is a BEAST: Game-high 43 points
- Luka is back to being LUKA
- LeBron fills up the stat sheet, but makes costly mistakes late in the fourth ...
The Los Angeles Lakers fell flat late in Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with LeBron James and company unable to hold off Anthony Edwards and his squad from taking the series lead on their home floor. Now the Lakers face another must-win scenario in Game 4 before the series shifts back to Los Angeles for Game 5.
- Luka's illness
- LeBron's solid performance
- Anthony Edwards is a BEAST
- The Lakers could be COOKED <...
The Los Angeles Lakers bounce back with a vengeance in Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first-round series in the NBA playoffs, with Luka Doncic and company showing some grit against a physical and motivated squad led by superstar Anthony Edwards.
- Lakers bring some much-needed grit and energy
- Naz Reid neutralized
- LA comes through in MUST-WIN situation
- Game 3 in Minnesota
The Los Angeles Lakers came into Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a ton of confidence, but clearly underestimated a talented team led by Anthony Edwards, which prides itself on the defensive side of the basketball.
- Lack of effort leads to blowout loss in Game 1
- Naz Reid/Jaden McDaniels duo
- Austin Reaves struggles
- Lakers' bench fails to show up
- Game 2: Much-win in LA
The Los Angeles Lakers finally know who they'll face in the first round of the NBA playoffs, as Luka Doncic and company are set to do battle with Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves starting April 19 in LA.
- Favorable matchup for LA
- Luka vs. Antman
- Minnesota's size could pose a problem
The Los Angeles Lakers got another gem from Luka Doncic as they made easy work of the shorthanded Houston Rockets, resulting in securing the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference ahead of the NBA playoffs.
- Luka drops 39 points in three quarters
- Lakers clinch Pacific Division title for first time since 2020
- Waiting game begins for first-round opponent
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