The SportsEthos Los Angeles Lakers Podcast

Kawhi Leonard joined Paul George on the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Lakers responded by signing three point guards, two shooting guards and two centers. All of this took 18 hours. Ethan Norof and Dan Besbris break down a WILD day in LakerLand. (07-06-19) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter Follow  @Ethan_Norof on  Twitter Editor's Note : We have an APP for all of our FREE Hoop...

Silver Screen and Roll's Christian Rivas joins Ethan Norof to wait together, not that patiently, for Kawhi Leonard's decision, and the cheaper names still on the table after 24 hours of madness. (07-01-19) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes Follow @RadRivas 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...

The host of the LakersNation pod Trevor Lane joins Ethan Norof for this pre-free agency wild romp through max cap room, Kawhi Leonard, D'Angelo Russell, backup options, and overpaid role players! (06-28-19) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes Follow @Trevor_Lane 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...

The Lakers bought into the second round of the draft to grab a young man with three names. Ethan Norof and Dan Besbris take a peek at Horton-Tucker's profile before focusing on all of the recent free agency rumors, including a potential D'Angelo Russell reunion. (06-23-19) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter Follow  @Ethan_Norof on  Twitter Editor's Note : We have an APP...

One podcast is not enough - Dan Besbris and Ethan Norof hit on the Lakers acquisition of Anthony Davis with the new pick swap information in hand. (06-15-19) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes Follow @DanBesbris 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 Apple devices here  and  for your Android devices here...

Anthony Davis is a member of the Lakers! The deed is done! Dan Besbris and Aaron Bruski argue about the fallout and talk big picture items for both teams. (06-15-19) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter Follow  @AaronBruski on  Twitter Editor's Note : We have an APP for all of our FREE Hoop Ball podcasts. You can download it  for your Apple devices here  and  for your Android devi...

Back from a month-long hiatus, the guys call an emergency podcast to order to discuss ... Anthony Davis rumors! Eli Bauman and Dan Besbris host. (01-28-19) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @hoopballtweets for round-the-clock updates - and check out @hoopballLakers for all Lakers-related news! Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr...

The Los Angeles Lakers had yet another Saturday-Sunday back-to-back, clobbering the Sacramento Kings before barely escaping the Atlanta Hawks. Dan Besbris and Eli Bauman talk defense, free throw shooting, and whether LeBron is operating in first gear. (11-12-18) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @hoopballtweets for round-the-clock updates - and check out @hoopballLakers for al...

The Lakers went 2-1 over their past three games, but the victory over the Timberwolves, hapless though they may be at times, was a culture change for the Lakers that left fans feeling great. Dan Besbris and Eli Bauman break down all the positives and preview another weekend two-pack. (11-09-18) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @hoopballtweets for round-the-clock updates - and...

Magic Johnson chewed out Luke Walton, the Lakers squeaked out a win over the hapless Mavericks, and things went from calm to crazy in a matter of moments. (11-02-18) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @hoopballtweets for round-the-clock updates - and check out @hoopballLakers for all Lakers-related news! Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter Follow @NickPretzel on Twitter   Advertising...

The Lakers went 2-2 last week, with both losses coming at the hands of the new-look San Antonio Spurs. The guys break down the lows of the week (mostly Rondo), and the incredible highs of a thrilling win over the Denver Nuggets! (10-28-18) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @hoopballtweets for round-the-clock updates - and check out @hoopballLakers for all Lakers-related news!...

Things took a weird turn in the first week of Lakers action, with a pair of ballers getting ejected for punching (and spitting on) Chris Paul. The Lakers also took two tough losses to begin the year, and our crew breaks down the good, the bad, and the beautifully ugly. (10-21-18) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @hoopballtweets for round-the-clock updates - and check out @hoo...

Our good pal "Laker Hater Sunny" is back to shed some light on what LeBron's arrival means for those that hate the Lakers, and the guys preview the start of the regular season! (10-17-18) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @hoopballtweets for round-the-clock updates - and check out @hoopballLakers for all Lakers-related news! Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter Follow @Ni...

Lonzo Ball is back, LeBron could have had a triple double in 20 minutes if he wanted, and the Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors in Vegas.  The season is just a week away - let the good times roll! Plus, Jimmy Butler went volcano-mode on a Wolves practice, and that simply must be discussed. (10-10-18) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @hoopballtweets for round-the-clock upd...

Lakers Media Day has come and gone, practices are beginning, and the glee for opening night is ramping up. Eli Bauman and Dan Besbris explore the hot topics of the first Lakers Media Day with a very comfortable LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard's strange interviews in Toronto, superstars that want to carve their own team, and more! (09-25-18) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @h...

The last ten days have been a relative smorgasbord of Lakers and Lakers-adjacent news. Eli Bauman, Dan Besbris and Dr. Eric Noble take a look at the Luol Deng buyout, the Lakers reported interest in Klay Thompson (perhaps even above Kawhi Leonard), Lonzo Ball's rejiggered shooting motion, and an interesting new client for Rich Paul. (09-12-18) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and fo...

Manu Ginobili was not a Laker; he was a Laker killer. And yet, with his retirement, something has gone away that defined an era of Lakers (and Spurs) basketball. The guys get into season win totals for all 30 teams, as well. (09-01-18) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter Follow @EliBauman on Twitter Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @hoopballtweets for round-the-clock updates - and...

The offseason news cycle has slowed a tad, so the guys decide to have a little bonus fun with this one. After a discussion of LeBron's new school project, the return-to-Showtime Lakers jerseys get a look, plus NBA standings projections and everyone's favorite ... Name That Laker. (08-05-18) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter Follow @EliBauman on Twitter Bookmark Hoop-Ball.c...

Michael Beasley is a Laker, everyone! Kawhi Leonard isn't ... yet. Dan Besbris and Eli Bauman talk about all the wild recent developments, including some thoughts on Summer League. (07-20-18) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter Follow @EliBauman on Twitter Bookmark Hoop-Ball.com and follow @hoopballtweets for round-the-clock updates - and check out @hoopballLakers for all Lakers...

LeBron James is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, and very few people on Earth are more excited than our trio. Eli Bauman, Dr. Eric Noble and Dan Besbris discuss the signings the Lakers did (and did not) make, getting into the rhythm of the team, LeBron's contract length, cap space, Kawhi Leonard, magical Magic Johnson, and so much more on this first episode of Ball In Ball Out, season two!...

What better time to get the gang back together than right after some truly sumptuous Kawhi Leonard news. The Spurs may be forced to move their superstar, LeBron James is putting his kids into school in SoCal, and that's just the beginning. Eli Bauman, Dr. Eric Noble and Dan Besbris get back into the swing of things with a wildly optimistic take on the Lakers offseason, fueled by recent news an...

Four months ago, it felt uncertain that the Lakers would even have a CHANCE to grab one of the top names in the league. Suddenly, though, the list of potential 2018-19 Lakers seems to have grown to include four of the top ten players in basketball. Eli Bauman and Dan Besbris discuss how the selection process is shaking out and how the playoffs only seem to be making the case for a meeting in sunny...

The guys convene to talk about the unbelievable debut of Andre Ingram. An end-of-season award show follows, with a look at league awards and, perhaps, some Lakers awards, too. (04-11-18) SUBSCRIBE on iTunes! Hoop Ball and Draft Kings have partnered to give away Season Passes for next to nothin'. Click here to get yours! Follow @DanBesbris on Twitter Follow @EliBauman on Twitter Bookmark Hoop-B...

With the Lakers suddenly playing without their top three ball-handlers, things have taken a turn for the ugly. Fortunately, the season as a whole has been a rousing success. Eli Bauman and Dr. Eric Noble discuss offseason projects for the key Lakers pieces (including basketball and haircuts), whether or not to make anything of the recent downturn in play quality, and a few season-long bets are bei...

Lakers enthusiast and WWE podcast host Fred Dinkins joins the crew (Dr. Eric Noble, Dan Besbris & Eli Bauman) for a recap of the two Lakers losses in Golden State and home to the Heat. The guys discuss Eli and Eric's trip to see a South Bay Lakers game, Fred's take on the Lakers potential future(s), the growth of Isaiah Thomas into a beloved team member, and how the Lakers can attack t...