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Lakers Nation News Feed

129 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings

The Lakers Nation News Feed gives you quick-hitting analysis of all the biggest stories from the world of the Los Angeles Lakers. Host Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com explains how trades, signings, transactions, injuries, and more will impact the Lakers and their quest to return to the top of the NBA mountain. Each show focuses on providing in-depth analysis all in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.

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Episodes

Rumor: Chris Paul Lists Preferred Trade Destination, Including L.A.

November 03, 2020 10:30 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MB

The Thunder are working on finding a trade for Chris Paul but will he team up with LeBron James in L.A. or go to his other preferred destination? 

Will LeBron Bring Tristan Thompson To The Lakers?

November 03, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 4.91 MB

Tristan Thompson has a connection with LeBron James, does that make him destined to join the Lakers in free agency? Here's how he would fit.

Danny Green On Lakers' Free Agents, Pat Riley Tries To Walk Back Asterisk Comment

October 26, 2020 08:30 - 6 minutes - 4.6 MB

Lakers guard Danny Green gives his thoughts on the Lakers' retaining their own free agents, plus Pat Riley tried to wall back his comments on the NBA Finals needing an asterisk. 

Pat Riley Thinks NBA Finals Has An Asterisk

October 25, 2020 08:30 - 6 minutes - 4.04 MB

Pat Riley had an interesting reason for why he believes the Lakers' NBA Finals win will always have an asterisk by it.

Lakers Free Agent Update, Who Will They Bring Back?

October 23, 2020 08:30 - 9 minutes - 6.36 MB

The Lakers have a number of players on their roster that will test free agency this offseason, but who will they prioritize bringing back?

Lakers Petition To Remove Luol Deng's Contract From Books

October 21, 2020 08:30 - 6 minutes - 4.06 MB

The Lakers want Luol Deng's dead money off their cap, but if they are successful what will they do with the extra room?

Update On Anthony Davis' Contract

October 21, 2020 08:30 - 5 minutes - 3.56 MB

Anthony Davis is rumored to re-sign with the Lakers, and now we have an idea of how long of a contract he wants.

Lakers Adding 2-3 Pieces This Offseason?

October 20, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.57 MB

The Lakers just won an NBA Championship but they could still be major players on the free-agent and trade markets.

Rumor: Potential Chris Paul Trade With Lakers

October 16, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 15 MB

Might the Lakers add a 3rd star in Chris Paul this offseason? It's won't be easy, but it isn't impossible...

Anthony Davis Rumored To Re-Sign With Lakers

October 16, 2020 09:30 - 6 minutes - 4.41 MB

It appears that Anthony Davis will be back in purple and gold for the foreseeable future...

Jared Dudley Reveals How The Lakers Really Reacted When The Clippers Blew A 3-1 Lead

October 16, 2020 09:30 - 5 minutes - 3.44 MB

Jared Dudley spoke candidly about how the Lakers felt about the Clippers losing to the Denver Nuggets despite having a 3-1 series lead.

Should The Lakers Target Danilo Gallinari?

October 16, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.29 MB

A few social media posts have some wondering if Danilo Gallinari would be a good target for the Lakers in free agency. But can they really land him? 

Does Avery Bradley Get A Championship Ring From Lakers?

October 16, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.61 MB

Avery Bradley didn't play in the NBA Playoffs with the Lakers so should he still get a championship ring?

Anthony Davis On Free Agency, Should Lakers Be Worried?

October 13, 2020 06:48 - 7 minutes - 5.09 MB

Anthony Davis was asked about his pending free agency shortly after winning a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. Should Lakers fans be concerned? 

LeBron On His NBA Future

October 13, 2020 06:40 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MB

How many years does LeBron James have left in the NBA? And will he spend them in purple and gold?

Dwight Howard Taunts Nuggets After Anthony Davis Game-Winner

September 22, 2020 08:30 - 5 minutes - 4.02 MB

Dwight Howard had some words for the Denver Nuggets and got into it with their coaching staff after Anthony Davis' game winner.

Rajon Rondo Is Back

August 18, 2020 08:30 - 4 minutes - 3.03 MB

Rajon Rondo healed a bit faster than expected and is now medically cleared to return to the court. Can he help the Lakers against the Blazers? And what does this mean for LA's rotation?

Lakers Secret Workouts

June 22, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.69 MB

The Lakers are rumored to have been holding secret workouts in Los Angeles. Will they give them a leg up when the season resumes? 

The NBA's 4 Return To Play Plans

June 02, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MB

We take a look at all 4 of the NBA's plans to get basketball back and which one would be the best for the Lakers.

The Danger Of The Group Stage Plan For The Lakers

June 02, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MB

Of all of the plans the NBA is considering as they prepare to return to the court, the "Group Stage" is the worst for the Lakers. Here's why. 

Damian Lillard Threatens To Sit Out If He Doesn't Get A Shot At Playoffs, Lakers

May 27, 2020 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.83 MB

Damian Lillard wants the Portland Trailblazers to have a shot at the playoffs a first-round matchup with the Lakers, and if he doesn't get it he says he's going to sit out when the NBA returns. 

How 1-16 Playoff Seeding Would Impact The Lakers

May 26, 2020 17:51 - 5 minutes - 3.41 MB

We discuss the rumored 1-16 playoff seeding that's being considered by the NBA and how it would change the path of the Lakers. Is it a good change for them? 

NBA Negotiating Return With Disney, Playoff Formats Revealed

May 23, 2020 20:11 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MB

The NBA is negotiating with Disney to resume the 2019-2020 season at Disney World, plus a few alternative playoff formats have been revealed.

NBA Teams Expecting First Steps Towards Restarting Season

May 23, 2020 06:55 - 4 minutes - 3.19 MB

NBA teams are hoping for more guidance soon on steps that could lead to restarting the season

Lakers Practice Facility To Re-Open

May 16, 2020 06:31 - 3 minutes - 1.99 MB

Finally, it looks like the Lakers will be getting back to practice

Phil Jackson's Influence On Frank Vogel & Lakers

April 29, 2020 08:00 - 4 minutes - 2.94 MB

Phil Jackson may no longer be the Lakers' head coach but his fingerprints are still all over the franchise.

LeBron James Shares Quarantine Workout, How it Helps Him On The Court

April 26, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

LeBron James shared part of his at-home workout so Chris Masters and Tiana Ringer help explain how it will help him on the basketball court when the NBA comes back.

Kawhi Leonard's Uncle Reportedly Asked Lakers For Illegal Compensation In Free Agency

December 24, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MB

A new report suggests that the Lakers still aren't thrilled with the way Kawhi Leonard's camp handled free agency stemming from requests for illegal compensation and the impression that Leonard used them as leverage

Examining Alex Caruso's Defensive Brilliance

December 04, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 14.6 MB

We take a look at what makes Alex Caruso so effective on the defensive end of the floor, which has earned him an important role in Frank Vogel's rotation.

Lakers Guard Avery Bradley Out 1-2 Weeks With Hairline Fracture

November 18, 2019 06:38 - 3 minutes - 2.23 MB

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without guard Avery Bradley due to a hairline fracture in his leg. Who will replace him in the starting lineup? 

Lakers vs Mavs Postgame Show: LeBron Goes Off In OT Win

November 02, 2019 16:25 - 40 minutes - 45.8 MB

The Lakers are 4-1 on the season after a thrilling OT win over the Mavs. Trevor and Jas break down the game and take fan questions.

Latest Andre Iguodala To Lakers Rumor, Rajon Rondo's Minutes

October 24, 2019 08:30 - 12 minutes - 14.3 MB

The Lakers could use a wing defender and Andre Iguodala would be a great fit. A new rumor suggests he could indeed be Lakers-bound, plus Rajon Rondo may be in line for major minutes.

3 Keys For Lakers To Defeat Clippers

October 22, 2019 06:42 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MB

The Lakers open their 2019-2020 season against the Clippers; here's what they need in order to get a win.

3 Things We Learned From Lakers vs Nets

October 11, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 11.3 MB

The Lakers may have come up shorts against the Nets but we found out a lot about what the team could look like moving forward.

Lakers Lineup Combinations We Can't Wait To See

October 03, 2019 18:32 - 10 minutes - 12 MB

The new-look Lakers have plenty of possibilities to mix-and-match their rotations, here are some combinations we can't wait to see

Lakers Season Preview: Rajon Rondo

September 25, 2019 04:59 - 11 minutes - 6.75 MB

Can Rajon Rondo prove that he still has what it takes to make an impact on the floor for the Lakers? Breaking down the veteran guard's role. 

Lakers Season Preview: Avery Bradley

September 21, 2019 05:42 - 7 minutes - 4.08 MB

The Lakers signed former All-Defensive Player Avery Bradley this summer, hoping that a change of scenery will do him good. Can he regain his form in purple and gold? 

Should The Lakers Sign Carmelo Anthony?

August 03, 2019 16:10 - 15 minutes - 8.72 MB

We break down Carmelo Anthony's potential fit (or lack thereof) with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kyle Kuzma May Be Key To Lakers Present And Future Success

July 18, 2019 07:01 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MB

The Los Angeles Lakers have their sights set high this season and beyond and to do it they are going to need a lot from Kyle Kuzma. 

Lakers Options If They Don't Get Kawhi Leonard

July 04, 2019 06:35 - 19 minutes - 10.9 MB

What do the Lakers do if they don't end up landing Kawhi Leonard? We take a look at their options. 

Lakers Sign Troy Daniels, Kawhi Leonard Update

July 01, 2019 18:00 - 4 minutes - 2.68 MB

The Lakers have agreed to a deal with Troy Daniels, what can he bring to the team next season? Plus, where things are at with Kawhi Leonard. 

On D'Angelo Russell's Possible Return To The Lakers

June 25, 2019 18:25 - 10 minutes - 6.02 MB

In a surprising twist, it's sounding more and more possible that D'Angelo Russell returns to the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent. Here's what needs to take place for it to happen. 

It's Draft Day! Lakers Looking To Get Back Into The Draft, Latest Rumors

June 20, 2019 06:23 - 8 minutes - 4.95 MB

The Lakers may not have a draft pick but they may have some options to buy a pick or two. Why doing so would be a smart move plus the latest rumors as the team looks to clear cap space. 

Lakers Rumor Update: Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, Kyrie Irving

June 15, 2019 06:48 - 20 minutes - 11.7 MB

The Lakers are still in the hunt for Anthony Davis and are also interested in a number of high-level free agents. We dig into the latest rumors.

How Rich Paul Informing Celtics Anthony Davis Would Leave In Free Agency Impacts Lakers' Offer, LA Interested In Kemba Walker, Kevin Durant In Free Agency

June 12, 2019 15:04 - 18 minutes - 21.4 MB

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to improve their roster this summer and may have just gotten an assist from Anthony Davis' agent, Rich Paul, who confirmed that he told the Celtics his client would not stay with them when he hits free agency in 2020. Plus, the Lakers are being connected to free agent targets Kemba Walker and Kevin Durant.

David Griffin Provides Framework Of Anthony Davis Trade, What It Means For Lakers

June 10, 2019 17:06 - 6 minutes - 3.58 MB

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, David Griffin of the New Orleans Pelicans has provided teams with a framework of what he wants in return for Anthony Davis. We break down what this means for the Lakers and their efforts to land another star to play with LeBron James.    

Nets/Hawks Trade Could Have Implications For Lakers Free Agency & Anthony Davis Trade Efforts

June 06, 2019 21:18 - 5 minutes - 3.4 MB

The Nets and Hawks pulled off a trade that could have major implications for the Lakers.

LeBron James Asking Out If Lakers Don't Land Another Star?

June 04, 2019 16:23 - 11 minutes - 12.7 MB

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to land another star via trade or free agency this summer, and if they aren't able to, it could lead to LeBron James asking for a trade. Even so, there would be a silver lining for the Lakers.

Should Lakers Trade Young Core For Anthony Davis? De'Aaron Fox Had An Interesting Take

May 31, 2019 17:05 - 15 minutes - 8.62 MB

The Lakers might want to think twice about trading their entire young core for Anthony Davis, and De'Aaron Fox agrees. 

Lakes Front Office Under Fire

May 28, 2019 16:51 - 17 minutes - 20.2 MB

The Lakers front office has been hit by a swarm of negativity for months now, with the latest piece from Baxter Holmes of ESPN shedding even more light on how bad things have gotten. Can they right the ship in time for free agency? A lot will need to change between now and then.