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
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
Luka Doncic's return to Dallas didn't disappoint. The superstar scored 45 points against the Dallas Mavericks, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a win and clinching a playoff spot.
- Emotional night for Luka
- Put emotions aside and crushed the Mavs
- Lakers will be no lower than a sixth seed in the West
- Two regular-season games remain for LA
The Los Angeles Lakers were potentially on the cusp of clinching a spot in the NBA playoffs on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder until the referees took the game into their own hands, ejecting Luka Doncic and derailing any chance for Los Angeles to pull off the two-game sweep on the road.
- NBA refs need to be held accountable
- Soft NBA
- Luka Doncic revenge game in Dallas
- Three regular-season games remain
The Los Angeles Lakers couldn't have played better on Sunday on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Luka Doncic and company putting on a show by raining threes on the NBA's best defense.
- Statement win for the Lakers
- Threes keep falling for LA
- Lakers match franchise history with 22 made threes
- Rematch in OKC on Tuesday
- Luka's return to Dallas
The Los Angeles Lakers knew they had a tough challenge on their hands Monday night against one of the hottest teams in the NBA, with the scrappy Houston Rockets visiting Crypto.com Arena. However, the team prevailed in another close game against a formidable opponent.
- Lakers' Big 3 (LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves) struggle offensively
- Gabe Vincent and Dorian Finney-Smith combined for 40 points off the bench
- ...
The Los Angeles Lakers were red-hot from beyond the arc and leaned on the trio of Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic and LeBron James to lead the team to a much-needed win against the Memphis Grizzlies to end the four-game road trip.
- Well-rounded performance
- Jaxson Hayes rode the bench most of the game
- Lakers will struggle against size in NBA playoffs
- Tough matchup against Houston Rockets on Monday
The Los Angeles Lakers' losing streak ends, with LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves helping propel the team to a much-needed win on the road against the Indiana Pacers.
- LeBron hits the game-winner
- Lakers' defense is STILL suspect
- Rui Hachimura hits some clutch shots
- Revenge game in Chicago on deck
- Lakers sign Jordan Goodwin, waive Cam Reddish
The Los Angeles Lakers showed some significant flaws on the defensive end of the basketball floor in Saturday's loss to the Chicago Bulls, with the team giving up a season-high 146 points. Even though Luka Doncic put on a show with seven three-pointers in the first half, it wasn't close to enough to propel the Lakers to victory in the second half despite the return of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura.
- Lakers struggle against t...
Luka Doncic couldn't be stopped in the first half against the Denver Nuggets. The new Los Angeles Lakers superstar was red hot, and the team coasted to a third straight win as a result!
- Lakers continue to win games they are supposed to
- Six players score in double figures
- Austin Reaves fits like a glove next to Luka Doncic
- Final stretch of the season looks promising
Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic put on a show, helping lead the Los Angeles Lakers to back-to-back wins at home. The Luka-led Lakers made easy work of Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns and followed it up with another dominant win against Chris Paul's San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena.
- Despite shooting struggles, Luka continues to be a game-changer
- Austin Reaves has been on FIRE!
- Jordan Goodwin is becoming a household n...
The Brooklyn Nets proved too much to handle following the loss to the arch-rival Boston Celtics, which is a concerning sign for the Los Angeles Lakers as they continue what has turned out to be a brutal road trip marred by injuries.
- First loss with LeBron James on the mend
- Gabe Vincent and Jordan Goodwin were impressive
- Austin Reaves struggles but fills up stat sheet
- No energy from Luka Doncic
- Brutal road trip contin...
Outside of a disappointing loss to the arch-rival Boston Celtics on the road, LeBron James suffered a groin injury, which will be the team's biggest concern for the Los Angeles Lakers moving forward.
- Lakers couldn't contain Jayson Tatum and company
- LeBron James suffers concerning injury
- Luka Doncic didn't look like himself physically; he may also be hurt
The Los Angeles Lakers have now won 40 games on the season, with the team winning eight straight games following an inspired come-from-behind win against the New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena. Luka Doncic erupted for a team-high 32 points and 12 assists, as he seems to be on top of his game heading into Saturday's showdown with the arch-rival Boston Celtics on the road in hostile territory.
- Eight straight wins!
- Luka and ...
The Los Angeles Lakers are rolling! The new-look squad led by Luka Doncic and LeBron James looks like a well-oiled machine. However, a brutal stretch in their schedule has arrived, which will tell this potential title contender on a nightly basis.
- Luka fills up the stat sheet once again
- LeBron cracks 50k points
- Brutal stretch of the schedule begins
The Los Angeles Lakers are red hot, with Luka Doncic leading the charge. The team has won six straight games and forcing its way into the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference behind the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- New podcast setup (video)
- Luka Doncic is getting his groove back
- JJ Redick deserves credit for his coaching chops
- Rough stretch of games ahead for the Lakers
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