Lakers Fast Break

The NBA gave notice on what will happen on opening night and of course, the Lakers are involved, as they start the season in Denver against the World Champion Nuggets. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break talk about why the Lakers should use the Nuggets' "Ring Night" as motivation, why playing in Denver so soon on the schedule could be an advantage, and what an early win ag...

Wes Morton, Managing Editor from Peachtree Hoops stops by to share thoughts on the upcoming season for the Atlanta Hawks. Tune in as he talks with Joe Soro of lakersball.com and SynBlades plus "MagicMan" Sean Grice from the Lakers Fast Break about the Trey Young-Dejounte Murray dynamic, having Quinn Snyder coaching for a full season, who may be a surprise player to watch, and where the t...

We continue our look at the upcoming NBA season and the Eastern Conference as Matt Modderno with Bullets Forever and the Bleav in Wizards podcast stops by to talk about the Washington Wizards. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break chat with Matt about the recent change in direction for the team, where he thinks it will go, and what he thinks the Lakers will do this season. We have Wizards...

Team USA prepares for World Cup action with a tune-up against Puerto Rico. The Americans rode a quick surge in the second half to cruise to a 117-74 win. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break recap the game, gauge how Austin Reaves did, and talk about what's ahead for the Red White and Blue. The road to the FIBA World Cup starts today and with us here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!...

We officially begin our NBA Team Previews with a look at the Philadelphia 76ers. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break talk to Steven Bagell from the Bird Rights Podcast about the Sixers and their prospects for the season. They discuss the concerns about a possible future departure for Joel Embiid, the James Harden drama continuing, and if the Sixers will get over the hump in the Eastern...

The guys from lakerholics.com are back as Jamie Sweet and LakerTom debate over the latest Lakers news and rumors. They share thoughts on the Anthony Davis extension, filling out the rest of the roster, and how the team is shaping up before training camp. All this and which reclamation project will hit for the team this year? The Lakerholics are back for more fun and games right here on the Lakers...

BREAKING NEWS: According to reports, Anthony Davis has agreed to a 3-year/$186 million extension to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. Tune in as Joe Soro of lakersball.com/SynBlades, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break talk about the agreement and if this will be a good deal for AD and for the Lakers. Anthony Davis just got the bag with the Lakers bac...

The debate among fans of the Lakers in recent days has centered around who should start alongside LeBron and Anthony Davis in the frontcourt. And with Anthony Davis on the verge of being offered a rumored extension by the team, the ability to maximize a lineup around him becomes more apparent. Tune in as "MagicMan" Sean Grice and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break weigh in on th...

With the dog days of August now upon us, the Lakers media are running wild with trade proposals and starting five thoughts. So with that said, the first real conversation should take place on who the team should commit to when it comes to starting the game. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break each share thoughts on who the starting five could be, is there anyone that can come along that...

When the planned guest doesn't arrive for the show, the guys at the Lakers Fast Break have a detour talking about what the new Collective Bargaining Agreement is doing to change the league. Tune in as "MagicMan" Sean Grice, Joe Soro, and Gerald Glassford share thoughts on how it's changing the league, and why it may not be putting the NBA in a good light. All this and is starting...

The Lakers head into August with a big decision to make as Anthony Davis becomes extension-eligible. Should the Lakers offer him one? Tune in as "MagicMan" Sean Grice, Joe Soro of lakersball.com and SynBlades, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break mull over the options for the team, the options for AD, and if he will receive an offer sooner rather than later. The guys also have...

Our thoughts on the offseason wouldn't be complete without some great insight from our good friend Stone Hansen. Tune in as he and the guys from the Lakers Fast Break including Joe Soro, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford talk about how the Lakers have looked in the offseason, what went well (and didn't) during Summer League, and what he looks forward to for the team thi...

We're back this weekend with LakerTom from lakerholics.com as we return to the topic of F/C Christian Wood and why/if he has yet to sign with the Lakers (or any team?). Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break talk to Tom about why he's been more aggressive than most in wanting to get Wood on the team and the differences in opinions fans have in signing him. All this and we discuss t...

With the NBA world mostly on hiatus, the guys at the Lakers Fast Break take a moment to look at the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup tournament. Tune in as Joe Soro of SynBlades and lakersball.com, LakerNic, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break talk about what to expect, what kind of role can the Lakers' Austin Reaves play, and how much can he take from...

We finish off our profiles on the Lakers free agent acquisitions with Jaxson Hayes. Tune in as "MagicMan" Sean Grice, Joe Soro of lakersball.com and SynBaldes, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break talk about what he can bring to the Lakers defense, why it went wrong in New Orleans, and what concerns do some have for him being on the team. We also talked about what untapped pot...

We continue our series of free-agent profiles with Taurean Prince joining the Lakers. Tune in as Joe Soro of Lakersball/SynBlades and fresh from Catalina Island, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break talk about what Prince can do for the team, why his departure from Minnesota should raise some eyebrows, and how he too can find redemption with a good seaso...

Today's show gives a spotlight to someone the Lakers fan base has been clamoring for quite some time in Cam Reddish. Tune in as "MagicMan" Sean Grice, Joe Soro of SynBlades and lakersball.com, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break talk about the unfulfilled potential he has displayed so far as a former lottery pick, and what he needs to do starting this season with the Lake...

Some tragic news to start the day as we learn on Monday (via Shams Charania) that Bronny James, son of LeBron, suffered a cardiac arrest after a workout at a USC practice facility. Tune in as the guys share some thoughts on this terrible news, our prayers for Bronny, and early indications on how this will affect the future for the James family. Plus Jaylen Brown signs a $304 million dollar extensi...

This week we look at some of the newest additions to this season's Los Angeles Lakers and we start with Gabe Vincent. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break talk about where Gabe Vincent has come from, his journey so far in the NBA, his platform of success in the playoffs for Miami, and what he can now do for the Lakers. We also discuss the very real possibility of him becoming the sta...

It's been an interesting week at lakerholics.com and Jamie Sweet and Gerald Glassford are back to talk about all the interest and differences in opinion on the continuing Christian Wood saga. The guys will also talk about what the prospects are for this revamped Lakers team. Plus "MagicMan" Sean Grice has thoughts on the offseason as well. Could the feud be reignited once again? Find...

On today's show, we again explore the reasons for the Lakers not yet filling out the last two spots on the roster. And with a free agent signing in Chicago, does it get even closer for the Lakers? Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break talk about the dilemma and how it continues to divide the base on exactly how we should proceed. Will the riddle of a 14th man on the roster get solved?...

Steven Bagell from the Birds Rights podcast stops by the Lakers Fast Break to talk about the new Collective Bargaining Agreement and what it means for the Lakers now and moving forward. Tune in as LakerNic, Joe Soro of SynBlades and laersball.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford of the Lakers Fast Break ask the tough questions on what the new CBA will do to try and create par...

With the dog days of summer now upon us, the amount of news has slowed down to a trickle. But the one point of contention for Lakers fans is if the team will sign free agent Christian Wood to the roster. The diverse reaction of the fans about having him come in and the possibility of trading away Jared Vanderbilt seems to be at a crossroads. So the guys from the Lakers Fast Break are after what sh...

Summer School has opened up a special class for some extra credit and as the Summer League leaves Vegas, the Lakers Fast Break University faculty looks back at what could be the greatest summer league team ever assembled in the 2017 champion Los Angeles Lakers. Tune in as Professor "MagicMan" Sean Grice, Professor Joe Soro, and Dean of Lakers Studies Gerald Glassford of LFB University em...

The gang from the LFB are back as we discuss comments that were made by Joel Embiid this past weekend and if the possibility should arise that the reigning MVP would decide he would want to leave the Philly market. Tune in as Joe Soro of lakersball.com and SynBlades, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break discuss possibilities if this could be the case, wh...