Lakers Fast Break

Many questions are being asked surrounding the Lakers as they get closer to training camp, with the future of many on the team still in question. But the biggest questions on who to retain and who to let go center around Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura. Tune in as the guys from the LFB share thoughts on where they stand on the debate heading into the season, and what price range they would be comf...

The Lakerholics are back as LakerTom and Jamie Sweet share their thoughts on the Kawhi Leonard controversy and what the punishment for the Clippers (if any) should be. Plus, they go into detail on the Andrew Wiggins to the Lakers rumors and how the Lakers are looking heading into training camp in just a couple of weeks. All this, and do they have any other trade targets in mind? The guys from lake...

Luka Doncic had his time end in EuroBasketball after a loss to Germany, and the guys at the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on how his success overseas will translate to this upcoming season with the Lakers. Then, they'll get you updated on the latest turns with the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard scandal and how reporter Pablo Torre found out even MORE incriminating evidence. Did they find the sm...

The rumor mill is getting filled up with the latest gossip, and the guys from the Lakers Fast Break are back once again to try to weed through fact from fiction. The latest hot talk has Miami sending Andrew Wiggins to LA. Would this seriously help the Lakers, or is this some unnecessary money on the books? Plus, are you guys still nervous about Luka playing more games in Euro Basketball? Will he e...

The tour of the EuroBasket league continues for Luka Doncic as he scored 42 (30 in the first half) to help propel Slovenia to a surprise victory over Italy. Tune in as the guys from the LFB discuss his success in carrying a somewhat undermanned team to victory after victory as they meet Germany later this week. Could this mean he may be able to do the same for the Lakers and take them to greater h...

The Euro League continues with Luka Doncic and Slovenia being victorious over Israel, and with that comes growing concern for the Lakers fans that Luka may be doing a bit too much this offseason. Tune in as guest Antwane Willis Jr from Fansided and The Lead talks about one of the teams he covers, the Lakers, and if he shares those concerns. Plus, he'll share his thoughts on the Lakers' upc...

The Kawhi Leonard scandal continues to rock the NBA world, and the guys from the LFB are back to discuss. If the NBA decides to ultimately hand down punishment, can that work to the Lakers' benefit? Plus, a change (again) to the All-Star game has us asking one simple question: Do we care? Our thoughts are even more on the Kawhi Leonard scandal right here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Check...

The NBA got rocked this week with Pablo Torre's report (via his YouTube channel Pablo Torre Finds Out) on Kawhi Leonard making a side deal with the Clippers that is now under NBA investigation. Tune in as the guys from the LFB talk about this NBA scandal and what this could mean for the Clippers. Plus, the guys breathe a sigh of relief as they share thoughts on Sam Amich of the Athletic has AD...

Good news for Lakers fans this Labor Day Weekend as Luka Doncic continues to dominate (even if Slovenia isn't) in Euro basketball. Tune in as the guys from the LFB share thoughts on his dominance so far, and if this is a sign of an MVP year to come. But with Luka's great play, the continued question arises as to whether the Lakers have built a team that's as capable as he is in winning...

The guys from lakerholics.com are back, as they get you back in the groove for what's to come as we head into September. Tune in as they share thoughts on the summer so far for the team, any updated opinions on Luka, and what the guys are talking about on their site with training camp less than a month away. Are the Lakerholics gearing up for another great season of Lakers basketball? Yes, the...

Luka Doncic got a surprise visit this week from Lakers team Governor Jeanie Buss and Team President/GM Rob Pelinka in Poland as Luka's Slovenian team faced off in Euro competition on Thursday. Does this show of support for Luka mean that their tenure with the Lakers will be longer than what some Lakers fans hope it will be? Tune in as Gerald shares thoughts on Luka's performance today and...

The guys from the LFB are back and are talking about LakerTom's latest article at lakerholics.com. In his latest opinion piece, Tom is advocating for free agent addition Marcus Smart to be inserted into the starting lineup right away and having Austin Reaves come off the bench. The guys discuss whether this should be the way to go to start the season or if you should wait before you make a cha...

The guys from the LFB are celebrating KB24 on Kobe Bryant Day as they remember what was truly awesome about this once-in-a-lifetime player. Tune in as the guys discuss a possible Warner Bros. movie on the way and the continued impact he has on our society today. Will Kobe Bryant's legacy live forever? We discuss as part of a great Kobe Bryant Day episode of the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Check...

The guys from the LFB are back as they discuss the viability of JJ Redick's coaching and if he's still the guy to take the Lakers to the promised land. Plus, the guys follow up on Luka's final friendly earlier today, this time against Nikola Jokic and Serbia. Can JJ become the next great Lakers head coach? Find out our thoughts on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Check out Dodgers baseba...

Luka Doncic came back from a scare last week in preparing for the EuroBasket competition, as he suffered a right knee contusion. But getting a quick clearance to play, Luka dominated with 28 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds as Slovenia cruised by Great Britain in exhibition (friendly) play. As his great play overseas continues, does it make the guys any more positive on the Lakers' season...

Inside Sports Fantasy Football is back with Chris Lardieri and Gerald Glassford as they begin another great season of fantasy football. Tune in as the guys go over the early trends in fantasy football drafts, the NFL news as we get halfway through the preseason, and who is trending up (and down) for your fantasy football drafts. Plus, the guys go over the best options for this season, the players...

As we inch along the NBA summer, and with the Lakers pretty much at a set roster, the only debates these days center around who should be in the starting lineup for the Lakers the majority of the season. Tune in as Gerald Glassford, along with Legend from I Got Next Sports Media, shares thoughts on (as of now) who they think should be the starting 5, and if it differs from the audience. Should Mar...

The NBA news cycle continues to come out in only a trickle, and after the release of the NBA schedule, the only thing left outstanding is the dramas being played out across the league with teams and restricted free agents unwilling to come to deals. So, with the ongoing negotiations and in some cases drama that goes along with them, could any of these unhappy players find their way to Los Angeles?...

Yes, that's right! The Lakers' schedule in full got released earlier today, and the guys from the LFB are going over it with a fine-toothed comb as they look at the peaks (and valleys) for this upcoming season. They look at which periods could potentially be easier, and which may be tougher in their climb up the Western Conference. Plus, the guys also take a look at the national television...

We're back and in the middle of a dry news cycle for NBA fans, a small but possibly interesting little tidbit came up courtesy of ESPN's Shams Charania. He reported that the expected changeover in governorship will be happening two and a half years sooner than expected. So, with Mark Walter taking over the team, and Jeanie Buss, according to earlier reports, keeping her governorship for th...

Gerald is back from vacation and just in time to hear more (wait for it) LeBron James rumors (oh boy!). Tune in as the guys from the LFB share thoughts on this latest background noise from LeBron Land, with him being urged to go to one specific team, and if the levels will get loud enough to hamper the Lakers' progress this upcoming season. Plus, they also look at who the Lakers will be playin...

Will the LA Lakers stay quiet in August and September or will they make a surprise move to acquire another key component to a possible title run? Tune in to the Lakers Fast Break and we will discuss the options in a compact hour long show tonight! Check out Dodgers baseball on Playback at https://www.playback.tv/thejoesorooxp...Joe's new game Coreupt is OUT NOW! Wish List it here: https://stor...

The Lakers got some good news over the weekend as Luka Doncic agreed to a 3-year $165 million dollar extension with the team as soon as it was offered. In doing so, he stays with the team through at least 2027-2028 (Luka holds a player option for 28-29). His comments after the signing and his commitment to the team were what every Laker fan wanted to hear. But with Luka stating he's all in on winn...

We're back on the show and in this period of light NBA news telling, Philadelphia 76ers GM Daryl Morey made some disturbing comments to The Athletic on the validity of the Lakers' 2020 championship (which he, of course, subsequently backtracked on). Tune in as the guys from the LFB (again...sigh) have to justify the title, explain (again...sigh) why there should never be an asterisk attach...

Luka Doncic is back in the United States, and he brings along with him a slew of photos from his offseason (courtesy of Men's Health) workouts as he gets into "championship shape". Tune in as the guys from the LFB share thoughts on the transformation and if an MVP-level season is in the making. They also ask, if he does reach that level for the Lakers, how good does this make the tea...