The SportsEthos Los Angeles Lakers Podcast

The Lakers kick off the new year 3-0 and J.C. recaps last week and gives us a preview of the upcoming stretch of games on this overview Monday show! How long can this win streak go? Will the Lakers trade Kuzma or sign a free agent like Darren Collison? J.C. lets you know what he thinks as well as updates the injury situation and how the rest of the league is continuing to stack up now that we’re p...

Welcome Back, Lake Show! Doom, Gloom, and a 26-7 1st place record! In this episode, JC & Ethan examine the Lakers four-game losing streak and the (lack of) production behind it, LA getting back in the win column and what the Lakers have in store as 2020 begins. The fellas also discuss Alex Caruso's minutes, a potential change to the starting lineup, and the elevated play from Kentavious Ca...

Ethan & JC come together to talk about the Lakers rolling without Kyle Kuzma, the end of the 2019 stretch ahead, and Alex Caruso’s playing time moving in the wrong direction. The guys also examine a few areas to watch (FREE THROWS!) and deep dive into Danny Green’s drought.  SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter! And give a follow to our co-host, @JCDeLeon1 on Twi...

Welcome back to another edition of the HoopBall Lakers podcast! This episode, JC recaps how the Lakers have started another win streak with a perfect 4-0 week, takes a look at KCP’s improvement, and updates injuries with a new one to Rajon Rondo that caused him to miss last night’s game vs Minnesota. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter! And give a follow to our co-h...

J.C. DeLeon brings you the weekly Lakers report! AD went back to New Orleans, Alex Caruso is earning more court time, the Mavericks proved a tough test, and injuries are making an impact. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter! And give a follow to our co-host, @JCDeLeon1 on Twitter too! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...

The Lakers stand at 17-2, but with nine of their next 14 on the road in a tough December, King James & AD are going to have to deliver their dominance. Ethan takes this solo ride to examine the Rajon Rondo impact, KCP as a starter, the #WashedKing reclaiming his throne & AD setting a new level of effort and expectation on the defensive side of the ball. Plus, Alex Caruso gets the complimen...

Happy Thanksgiving from the HoopBall Lakers crew! In this episode, aside from the usual look ahead, we take a look at some analytical numbers that shed some interesting light on this team. There’s been some shifting atop the conferences, who’s underachieving, who’s overachieving, and who in the heck can stop Luka Doncic? This show is brought to you by Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Company! SUBSCRIBE,...

Ethan and JC look at the recent win over the Thunder and preview the 4 upcoming road games for the Lakers and see if they can finish the road trip with a 16-2 record.  This show is brought to you by Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Company! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter! And give a follow to our new co-host, @JCDeLeon1 on Twitter too! Advertising Inquiries: https://...

The Lakers closed out the week with a win over The Atlanta Hawks to make it a perfect 4-0 for the Lake Show. JC recaps the game, the week ahead for the team, and the league wide current playoff picture. He also updates the injury status for the team as we celebrate the welcome return of Rajon Rondo and a dominant Kyle Kuzma! This show is brought to you by Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Company! SUBSCR...

Ethan Norof welcomes his old buddy Dan Besbris to the show! The guys get into Kuzma shaking off the rust, Rondo's best role, the FRUIT MINUTE, and Ethan's ride in traffic to tomorrow's game! This show is brought to you by Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Company! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter! And give a follow to our new co-host, @JCDeLeon1 on Twitter t...

JC analyzes the loss to the Raptors that broke up the 7 game win streak, examines how much further that win streak could have gone on, and then takes a look at the upcoming week for the purple and gold. We talk about Anthony Davis’s shoulder, when Rondo might come back, and just what is going with with the Lakers transition defense issues. Join us as we take a look at the week ahead as the Lakers...

The Lakers fire torched the Heat en route to a 7-1 start, but nothing is hotter than LA's defense! With Rajon Rondo poised to return, what should the Lakers point guard rotation look like, and who's losing minutes? It's not Alex Caruso! Meanwhile, Ethan explores Kyle Kuzma's slow start and how concerned the Lakers should be about it. This show is brought to you by Hawaiian Isles Ko...

Ethan and J.C. hit the airwaves just moments after the Lakers thrilling 4th quarter steamroller effort, coming back from almost 20 points down in the game to secure a 3-0 road trip. This show is brought to you by Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Company! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter! And give a follow to our new co-host, @JCDeLeon1 on Twitter too! Advertising Inqui...

The Lakers have rattled off three straight wins after the season-opening loss, and although Anthony Davis's monster night and Kyle Kuzma's return are the big stories, defense is the most important. Ethan Norof and J.C. DeLeon hit on the recent good news in Laker-land and try to figure out how the pieces coming back from injury can fit with the winning ways. This show is brought to you by H...

Ethan Norof looks through the thrills of opening night, and despite a tough loss to the Clippers, sees a lot of promise as the Lakers look ahead to game two on Friday. This show is brought to you by Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Company! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter! And give a follow to our new co-host, @JCDeLeon1 on Twitter too! Advertising Inquiries: https://...

J.C. DeLeon presents his five biggest concerns and most important story-lines as the Lakers get set to begin the regular season ... finally! This show is brought to you by Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Company! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter! And give a follow to our new co-host, @JCDeLeon1 on Twitter too! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privac...

Is it a Lakers podcast? Is it a Clippers podcast? No one knows! Brandon Marcus and Ethan Norof host our first crossover episode of Hoop Ball team beat shows, covering the battle for LA! This show is brought to you by Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Company! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review our Lakers Show on iTunes SUBSCRIBE to our Clippers Show on iTunes and follow @HoopBallClips for Clippers updates all se...

Ethan Norof and J.C. DeLeon delve into the early developments from Lakers training camp. Avery Bradley is emerging as a potential starter, the Lakers have a decision in the middle and Kyle Kuzma's absence might force the team to reshuffle the deck. Basketball is back, baby! This show is brought to you by Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Company! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Nor...

Ethan dives into Mike's Mailbag and dishes on what the Lakers identity needs to be, including the different options at point guard. Ethan also delves into Kyle Kuzma's role, the Lakers evolving identity, and why LeBron ceding his throne to Anthony Davis is so important to the Lakers future. Training camp is 10 days away! This show is brought to you by Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Company! SU...

In a turn of events that, despite rumors, none of us truly saw coming, Dwight Howard is set to sign with the Lakers to replace the injury DeMarcus Cousins. Ethan Norof tries to talk Dan Besbris off a ledge. (08-23-19) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

DeMarcus Cousins tore his ACL and the immediate aftermath is incredibly sad. Ethan Norof takes you into the Lakers mindset and that of poor DeMarcus, who has to battle back from a third serious injury in less than two years. (08-15-19) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...

They might not be the biggest news stories of the offseason, but rarely do the Lakers go more than a few days without something popping up. This week, it's multiple Kyle Kuzma hair-and-Team-USA bytes, the NCAA's new rules on representation, LeBron hosting the team in Vegas, and thoughts on the final roster slot. Ethan Norof welcomes Dan Besbris back to the show to hit on the news variety b...

Ethan Norof hammers out quick hits on the latest Lakers-related news, including chatter of the starters and closers, Kostas Antetokounmpo joining the team on a two-way deal, and the Kawhi-Haynes interview that followed Clippers presser day. (07-28-19) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv...

His avatar is Tarik Black, but he's so much more than that. Forum Blue and Gold's Darius Soriano joins Ethan Norof for a comprehensive breakdown of where the Lakers sit post-free agency. (07-18-19) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes Follow @forumbluegold on Twitter Follow  @Ethan_Norof on  Twitter Editor's Note : We have an APP for all of our FREE Hoop Ball podcasts. You can download it  for your App...

Jacob Rude (of Silver Screen and Roll) joins Ethan Norof to discuss the latest out of this wild Lakers offseason: LeBron at the point, what Avery Bradley's body can still do, and Kyle Kuzma's ever-evolving role. (07-10-19) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes Follow @JacobRude on Twitter Follow  @Ethan_Norof on  Twitter Editor's Note : We have an APP for all of our FREE Hoop Ball podcasts. You can down...