Lakers Fast Break

The guys are back and as the NBA playoffs roll on with the Lakers, how much should Rob Pelinka be blamed for the failures of this and recent seasons? Tune in as they go over his recent history, and if the team will actually find a replacement for him. Plus the guys discuss various coaching and trade targets and gauge their validity as we answer plenty of your questions, but will the question of Rob should stay get answered? Find ou...

The guys are back as we speculate on the future of LeBron James and if his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers is over. Tune in as we weigh both the good and bad of LeBron coming back, the possibility he might move on, and how Bronny James could fit into the equation. Plus we look at the NBA playoffs and how much we would miss the Lakers players if any (or all) are traded. What's the future of LeBron James on the Lakers? Find ou...

With the Lakers eliminated from the postseason, the questions on what the Lakers will do comes to the forefront. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on what may take place, what should take place, and what will take place as the Lakers look to make some changes which we will talk about right here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @court_report and John Costa's channel...

The Lakers and Nuggets clashed one more time as they faced off in Denver for game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. And with the Lakers playing valiantly they stayed in the hunt throughout, but missed free throws and layups and giving up offensive rebounds, plus AD hurting his shoulder in the third quarter, was the difference between staying alive and falling short as the Lakers say 1-2-3 Cancun with a devastating 108-10...

Joe's back as he and "MagicMan" Sean Grice share thoughts on the Lakers win in game four and what to look for in Game five at Denver. They talk about the matchups and what the Lakers need to continue to do to get the job done. All that and an update on Jarred Vanderbilt and if he could be ready for Monday night. Will the Lakers pull off the impossible with another victory in Game Five? Find out the thoughts of the gu...

The Lakers had their season on the line as they faced the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers again managed a double-digit lead on the Nuggets, but this time found a way to outmaneuver the Nuggets to get a 119-108 victory and are now down 3-1 series heading back to Denver Monday night. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on the game, and what went right this time in how LA kept the lead. It's the Lakers with th...

The Lakers have their most important game of the season in a must-win game at home in Game Three of this NBA Playoffs First Round Matchup. But the Lakers followed the same path they chose in the first two games with a double-digit first-half lead faltering in the third quarter as the Lakers became weak and tepid in a 112-105 loss to Denver creating a 3-0 deficit. Tune in as the guys recap the game, what went wrong, and talk if the ...

The Lakers get set for Game 3 on Thursday against the Nuggets, but it is the possible return of Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood that is peaking everyone in Lakers Nation's interest. Tune in as the guys talk about what their return will actually do for the team and if either (or both) can give any positive rotation minutes for the Lakers moving forward. Plus, we'll take a quick look at some of the other matchups in the ...

After the devastating loss in game two, the series shifts to Los Angeles for a game on Thursday as the Lakers face a 2-0 deficit. Tune in as the guys ponder if any hope can still be had or if salvaging dignity is their only option. Plus, could a return for game 3 from Jarred Vanderbilt and/or Christian Wood help the Lakers? Will the Lakers go on a run that will get them by the Nuggets? Find out our thoughts on the Lakers Fast Break...

The Lakers and Nuggets meet again in game two in the Mile High City as LA looked to tie the series. And for three quarters, the Lakers put on a masterclass as they built a 20-point lead on the Nuggets. But the Lakers once again ran out of gas and poor execution down the stretch cost the Lakers as Jamal Murray stunned the Lakers with a last-second jumper as the Nuggets escaped with a 101-99 victory and a 2-0 lead over the Lakers as...

The guys are back as we look at game two for the Lakers and Nuggets. Tune in as we discuss what went wrong, what needs to be fixed, and can the adjustments be made in time for a game-two win in Denver. Plus we have the Playoff scoreboard and thoughts on the reports of a Christian Wood return this week with varying reports given by Shams Charania from the Athletic and from ESPN. Can the Lakers come back strong in game two? Find out ...

The Lakers and Nuggets got together on Saturday in Denver as they met in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. But the Lakers couldn't hold onto a well-earned first-half lead as mistakes and fatigue caught up with the Lakers as the Nuggets 3rd quarter run led them to a 114-103 victory and a 1-0 series lead. Tune in as we recap the game, and give you thoughts on what kind of impressions it gives on the rest of the ser...

LRob from lakerholics.com and Gerald get together to discuss the NBA Playoffs. They break down the various playoff matchups including the Lakers vs. Nuggets and try to dissect the games to see who will come out a winner. The time is finally here for the NBA Playoffs to begin and we're covering it all on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @court_report and John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk-...

With the Lakers gearing up for a rematch against Denver in the first round of the NBA Playoffs starting on Saturday, the questions on whether the Lakers can shock the basketball world have become increasingly more plentiful since their victory over New Orleans. Tune in as Joe and Gerald share their thoughts on the series and if it changes since the Lakers have played better these last few weeks of the season. And is there a window...

The Lakers and Pelicans started the postseason in New Orleans in the NBA's Western Conference Play-In 7-8 matchup. And despite tough shooting games from tired LeBron and hurting AD, the Lakers found just enough from the supporting cast to fend off a hard-charging Zion Williamson and the Pelicans 110-106 to finish as the 7th seed and move on to the first round with Denver. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share tho...

Joe and Gerald are back as they talk the Lakers and Pelicans in the first play-in game on Tuesday. Tune in as they weigh in on the talk of LA media these past 24 hours and if the Lakers should (or will) tank the game in order to avoid the Denver Nuggets in the first round. Plus, our panelists come up with an (almost) consensus for league MVP and how are Joe's Dodgers doing? He tells you as he and Gerald decide whether the Laker...

The Lakers finished the season in New Orleans as they looked to get 8th place in the Western Conference. And the Lakers came out with focus and energy as they dusted off the Pels early and paced by a LeBron James triple-double and AD (30 pts, 11 reb), the Lakers cruised by New Orleans to finish 8th in the Western Conference with a 124-108 victory. Tune in as we recap the game, confirm where the team will finish in the Western Con...

The Lakers final weekend of the regular season starts as the team headed into Memphis for a late-season tilt with the Memphis Grizzlies. And despite Memphis having 13 (including their top six rotation players) members of the roster out and only winning nine games at home all season, gave the Lakers everything they could with the Lakers only being able to prevail in the end and escaping a truly embarrassing performance with a 123-1...

We give you two episodes in one as Alfred Ezman from Orlando Magic Daily stops by to discuss the different playoff scenarios for both the Western and Eastern Conferences. They go over the major storylines heading into the final weekend of the regular season and detail what could be ahead for the NBA Playoffs. Also, Joe and Gerald are back after a one-day hiatus to discuss the different scenarios for positioning for the Lakers in th...