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Remembering Bill Walton

Lakeshow - May 31, 2024 08:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The basketball world lost a legend this week with the passing of Hall of Famer Bill Walton. Longtime NBA writer Mark Medina joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan to share some of their personal interactions with Walton over the years. Plus, they discuss the latest in the Lakers search for their n...

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LeBron & AD Are Honored… But Who Will Coach Them Next Season?

Lakeshow - May 24, 2024 08:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
Whomever the Lakers hire as their next head coach will have two All-NBA players as the foundation, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis were honored this week. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss if the voters got it right… and assess the latest in the Lakers search for a new head...

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Sam Cassell & JJ Redick Present Interesting Options in the Lakers’ Coaching Search

Lakeshow - May 15, 2024 08:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
How much will the Lakers value previous coaching experience when hiring their next head coach? Kevin Ding joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan and makes the case for JJ Redick despite not having coached in the NBA versus other candidates who have years of NBA coaching on their resumes. Plus, wit...

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Could JJ Redick be the Next Lakers Head Coach?

Lakeshow - May 10, 2024 08:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
A week after Darvin Ham was let go, the Lakers begin their search for their next head coach. Jovan Buha joins Allie Clifton and Chris McGee to discuss the leading candidates and makes the case for longtime NBA player JJ Redick to be the Lakers next head coach. Plus, why doesn’t Anthony Davis get...

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The Lakers Part Ways with Darvin Ham

Lakeshow - May 03, 2024 22:55 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
After losing in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, the Lakers dismissed Head Coach Darvin Ham. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan react to the decision and discuss where the season fell short. Plus, what kind of coach will they look to hire to replace Ham?

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What’s Next for LeBron James and the Lakers?

Lakeshow - May 02, 2024 23:25 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The Denver Nuggets ended the Lakers season for the second year in a row, this time in the first round of the playoffs. Mike Trudell joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan to discuss how close the series was despite the Lakers losing in 5 games. Plus, they contemplate whether LeBron James will re...

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Anthony Davis Dominates but the Nuggets Steal Game 2

Lakeshow - April 24, 2024 08:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The Lakers suffered a crushing defeat in Denver, as Jamal Murray beat the buzzer for a 101-99 victory in Game 2. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan sort out the many moments that could have changed the outcome as the Lakers go down 0-2 in this 1st round playoff series. Plus, what do t...

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D’Angelo Russell and the Lakers Get Their Rematch with the Champs

Lakeshow - April 19, 2024 08:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The Lakers can avenge last year’s defeat in the Western Conference Finals as they face the defending champion Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan break down how the Nuggets have won the last 8 meetings, how well the Lakers need D’Ang...

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Anthony Davis and the Lakers Face a Tougher Road in the West

Lakeshow - April 12, 2024 08:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
After suffering an eye injury against Minnesota, the Lakers’ fortunes have changed dramatically in the last 2 games. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan piece together how the hopes of a 6 seed have been dashed and they look ahead to a more difficult path for the Lakers, likely beginni...

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LeBron James Has Won on the Road Before… Will He Do It Again with These Lakers?

Lakeshow - April 05, 2024 08:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
After a successful 5-1 road trip, the Lakers find themselves in the same position as before they left town. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss the ultra-competitive Western Conference and what the Lakers need to do in the final 5 regular season games. Plus, what’s the best pat...

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Rui Hachimura’s Big Week is Fueling the Lakers’ Late-Season Surge

Lakeshow - March 29, 2024 08:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The Lakers picked a great time for their longest winning streak of the season. Behind 32 points from Rui Hachimura, they beat the Grizzlies for their 5th straight victory. Kevin Ding joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan   to discuss Rui’s growing confidence and what he’s doing better at this p...

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D’Angelo’s Record Keeps the Lakers in the Play-In Mix

Lakeshow - March 21, 2024 08:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
With six made 3-pointers against the Hawks, D’Angelo Russell matched the franchise record for most threes in a season. Allie Clifton, Mike Bresnahan and Chris McGee discuss the hot streak that D’Lo has been on for the last few months and if they’re more confident in the Lakers making another pla...

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The Playoffs (or Play-In?) Begin Now for the Lakers

Lakeshow - March 15, 2024 08:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The Lakers have played better since the All-Star break, but have not yet made a significant move up the standings. Mark Medina joins Allie Clifton and Chris McGee to discuss their prospects in April. Are we resigned to the Lakers having to fight their way out of the Play-In tournament for the se...

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Lakers look to rebound after epic collapse vs Sacramento Kings

Lakeshow - March 08, 2024 09:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
In a must-win game for playoff position, the Lakers suffered an epic collapse vs the Kings. Currently sitting at 10th in the West with 18 games remaining, Chris McGee, Mike Bresnahan and Brian Kamenetzky discuss if they think the Lakers can still make a move in the standings. Plus, LeBron has pl...

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Lakers Sunburned in Phoenix

Lakeshow - February 27, 2024 09:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The Lakers come home after a tough loss to Phoenix on the road and are now 1-2 since the All-Star Break. Lakers Reporter Mike Trudell is joined by Mike Bresnahan and Jovan Buha to discuss what went wrong, and how much this impacts their chances of moving out of the play-in standings. Plus, Is ...

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Have the Lakers Unlocked Rui Hachimura?

Lakeshow - February 16, 2024 09:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The Lakers enter the All-Star break playing as well as they have in months, with Rui Hachimura’s season-high 36 points leading the way in their victory in Utah. Lakers Reporter Mike Trudell joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan to discuss the team’s lineup change and its 6-1 mark in February. P...

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The Lakers Channel Kobe’s Mamba Mentality on the Road

Lakeshow - February 08, 2024 09:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The Lakers played some of their best basketball of 2024, rallying to win the final 3 games of the Grammy Road Trip. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss how the team turned it around. Plus, they look ahead to the Lakers unveiling a statue to honor Kobe Bryant.

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Is Time Running Out for LeBron and the Lakers?

Lakeshow - February 01, 2024 09:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The Lakers may have left their defense at home after a 3rd straight game allowing over 130 points on the Grammy Road Trip. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss what’s been plaguing the team and how they can right the ship. Plus, they’ll do their best emoji speculation following ...

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Which Path Will the Lakers Choose?

Lakeshow - January 25, 2024 09:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The Lakers remain in the middle of the pack in the Western Conference with just 2 weeks until the NBA’s trade deadline. What changes, if any, will they make? Jovan Buha from The Athletic joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan to discuss the options the Lakers have to consider in the coming days ...

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Can the Lakers Turn a Corner at the Halfway Mark?

Lakeshow - January 17, 2024 09:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
Chris McGee was downtown to witness the exciting Lakers win against the Thunder in person. He takes Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan through his evening, which included a lot of sushi, in addition to an impressive performance by the home team. The crew also applaud Anthony Davis for only caring ...

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Have the Lakers Gotten Back on Course?

Lakeshow - January 11, 2024 09:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The Lakers have stumbled since winning the In-Season Tournament, but put together back-to-back wins over the Clippers and Raptors. Allie Clifton, Mike Bresnahan and Chris McGee dissect the team’s return to .500 and the prospect of moving into the top 6 in the West. Plus, how long will it take Ge...

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So Long Road Games and 2023 and Hello Lakers Home Games in 2024!

Lakeshow - January 03, 2024 09:30 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
2023 couldn’t come to a close soon enough for the road-weary Lakers. Allie Clifton, Mike Bresnahan and Chris McGee discuss the difficult end of the year and hope for a better start in 2024, beginning with a 5-game homestand. Which Lakers need to answer the call? Plus, we’re talking about practic...

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Can new look starting lineup help lift the Lakers?

Lakeshow - December 28, 2023 09:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The Lakers who have struggled lately going 2-6 in their last 8 games, recently made a change to the starting five, but is the lineup here to stay? Lakers reporter Mike Trudell joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan to discuss the pros and cons of Darvin Ham’s new look lineup. Plus, we look forward...

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Andy Bernstein Joins the Podcast!

Lakeshow - December 20, 2023 09:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The GOAT of NBA photographers, Andy Bernstein joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan to talk about his legendary career, favorite subjects to shoot and his upcoming project about Kobe Bryant. Plus, is egg nog good? Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? And is cold weather better during the holidays? Al...

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The Lakers Are Champions Again!

Lakeshow - December 12, 2023 09:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament was a smashing success after the Lakers defeated the Pacers in Las Vegas in the championship game. Brad Turner joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan as they share their impressions of the NBA’s new addition to the calendar and share stories from behind t...

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Vegas! LeBron Leads the Lakers to the In-Season Tournament Semis

Lakeshow - December 07, 2023 09:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
LeBron James took over the 4th Quarter to give the Lakers a hard-fought victory over the Suns in the quarterfinals of the NBA”s In-Season Tournament. Beto Duran joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan to recap another transcendent performance by the King as we look ahead to the semis in Vegas again...

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The Lakers Lost by How Many to the 76ers?!

Lakeshow - November 29, 2023 09:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
Yes, the Lakers kicked off their road trip with an impressive win in Cleveland. And yes, they are still missing four key rotation players. But does that excuse the most lopsided loss in LeBron James’ NBA career, which the team suffered in Philadelphia? Andy Kamenetzky and Mike Bresnahan join All...

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LeBron James Reminds Us All Who He Is

Lakeshow - November 21, 2023 09:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
Back-to-back games scoring 35 points in Year 21? Only LeBron James! Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan marvel at the continued greatness of the NBA’s career scoring leader as the Lakers have started to stack victories. Plus they discuss the Lakers being on the verge of winning West Gr...

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No Sweat for Cam Reddish and the Lakers

Lakeshow - November 14, 2023 09:30 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
After a change to the starting lineup, Cam Reddish rewards Darvin Ham and the Lakers by playing a huge role in their back-to-back wins. Mike Trudell joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan talk about the Lakers’ turnaround and the role played by the former lottery pick. Plus, they debate whether ...

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It’s Too Soon to Panic, but the Lakers Have Some Concerns

Lakeshow - November 10, 2023 09:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
After their 3rd straight loss on this road trip, the Lakers dropped to 0-5 away from home this season. Beto Duran joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan list as they rank their biggest concerns through 8 games. Plus, they look ahead to the Lakers’ first-ever game in the NBA’s inaugural In-Season T...

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