The Times Lakers Show

Los Angeles Lakers player D'Angelo Russell is hot, playing some of his best basketball. But he was also a big trade rumor. How is he doing it? And can he keep being this useful to a team that desperately needs him to be? Los Angeles Times reporters Dan Woike and Broderick Turner talk it out.

Dan Woike is back to the Times Lakers Show to talk to The Oregonian's Bill Oram about the Los Angeles Lakers' last game to be the visiting team at Crypto.com arena when they play the Los Angeles Clippers on February 28.

The Los Angeles Lakers. Still seem good. Still playing bad. It's a long season and it's not getting better. Each week, Dan Woike and Brad Turner catch us up on the never dull world of the Los Angeles Lakers - who is performing well? Who needs to pick it up? Which coach is on the hot seat? The season is long and the stories are always fascinating.

The Los Angeles Lakers are close to collapse… or going on a massive win streak. Fans are frustrated. What is the answer? Our reporters have some ideas. Each week, Dan Woike and Brad Turner catch us up on the never dull world of the Los Angeles Lakers - who is performing well? Who needs to pick it up? Which coach is on the hot seat? The season is long and the stories are always fascinating.

The Los Angeles Lakers aren't losing as much anymore, but still don't look great. Anthony Davis is playing some of his best basketball and Lebron James looks immortal. So, what can the team do to support them? This week... a possible trade... leading to DRAMA amongst reporters. Each week, Dan Woike and Brad Turner  catch us up on the never dull world of the Los Angeles Lakers - who is performing w...

Well, the Lakers aren’t looking great right now. The In-Season Tournament team has somehow disappeared. Who is at fault? Players? Coach? Ownership? Everyone? No one? We know you, dear viewer, have opinions. Fans LOVE having opinions! But why not let the experts talk you down a bit and make you feel better about the team. Maybe. There are some big issues. Each week, Dan Woike and Brad Turner catch...

It’s the most wonderful tiiiiiiiiiiime of the yearrrrrrrrrrrr. Dan Woike and Broderick Turner answer the question, “What does each Laker want from Santa.” The answers will SHOCK you. Maybe. Probably not. It would be weird if they did, honestly. Each week, Dan Woike and Brad Turner  catch us up on the never dull world of the Los Angeles Lakers - who is performing well? Who needs to pick it up? Whic...

The Lakers are the winningest team IN HISTORY for the NBA In-Season Tournament. No team is above them. Huge accomplishment. Right? Yeah? Maybe. Sort of. Our reporters discuss this and what it actually means for the team going forward. Each week, Dan Woike and Brad Turner catch us up on the never dull world of the Los Angeles Lakers - who is performing well? Who needs to pick it up? Which coach is...

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading to Las Vegas for the In-Season Tournament Semi-Finals. Can the be the first team to win? Can they get past the controversy, OH THE CONTROVERSY, of “Time Out Gate,” the phrase we are using just now and only now because it’s dumb? Also, Dan thinks the NBA is changing and maybe the Lakers won’t be toward the top of the food chain anymore. Brad… doesn’t necessarily a...

Look, it’s just one game. But it was a BAD loss. The worst loss in Lebron James’ career. Afterward, he said he wanted changes. “A lot” of changes. But, is he overthinking it? Being dramatic? It’s an 82-game season, after all. Maybe it can be used as an example of what not to do that fuels the team to pick themselves back up and get better. Or, if you’re the fans, it’s a sign everything is bad and...

The In-Season NBA Tournament is about to get real interesting. The Los Angeles Lakers are moving on with a shot at the top prize. Honor? No. A trophy? Absolutely not. Each winning player gets $500,000. And we have the best idea how the NBA can capitalize on this prize and possibly, get the players more money. Or a lot less. Each week, Dan Woike and Brad Turner catch us up on the never dull world o...

The NBA Play-In Tournament is… fun? Great for the game? Dan and BT think so. Plus, Lakers President Jeanie Buss visits to offer her outlook of the 2023-24 team, their offseason approach and what she hopes the Lakers can accomplish before the Boston Celtics do. Finally, our reporters analyze the state of the Los Angeles Clippers. The team with too much star power to fail… but are. Each week, Dan Wo...

Anthony Davis might be hurt? Shocking! But Los Angeles Times beat reporter Dan Woike and NBA writer Broderick Turner aren't concerned. Yet. Meanwhile, across town, the Clippers have James Harden and it's off to a bumpy start. Also shocking! Each week, the two get together to catch up on what is happening in the ever-rocking and rolling world of the Lakers. Which players are performing well, which...

Los Angeles Lakers beat reporter Dan Woike has built an online audience attracted to his sardonic wit and writing. Broderick Turner is one of the most respected NBA reporters in the industry, regularly trading wines with NBA legends and stories with current players. Together, they form a duo that loves basketball and knows the sport, and the Lakers, like the back of their hands.  Each week, the tw...