213Hoops: The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast

Lucas, Shap, and Joey (@joeylinn_) discuss the Clippers home loss to the Grizzlies 120-114 and dive into some early trends from the squad. What tinkering do we expect from Ty with the rotation, who has stood out and who has not? To small ball or not to small ball? What about those Marcus Morris minutes? The guys then close looking forward to the Blazers game coming up.

Lucas, Shap, and Jag (@Mjag24) recap a tough loss to a hot shooting Warriors team, 115-113 in a game that saw a lot of positives particularly from newcomer Eric Bledsoe but saw the Clippers go through some tough cold shooting stretches. What did we gather from this game, if anything? Do we expect any changes? The guys then close the pod looking forward to the home opener against the Grizzlies on S...

Lucas, Rob, and Shap continue the Around the Beat Regular Season Preview and start off with Tomer Azarly of Clutch Points. Then the guys dip into their podcast friends with Joseph Raya-Ward of Clipset, and Positive Chuck Mockler and William the Opinion Updyke from Locked On Clippers. The takes from your favorite Clipper personalities keep coming!

Lucas, Rob, and Shap start the pod talking about some pressing Clipper questions and then pass those questions over in TLTJTP's annual Around the Beat preview of the regular season! Featured on this episode is Law Murray from The Athletic, Mirjam Swanson from the OC Register, and Andrew Greif from the LA Times. Questions featured include: Expectations from PG, most exciting non PG Clipper, Hot Tak...

Lucas, Rob, and Shap chat about the great value for Terance Mann's recent extension, and then the guys continue their Player Preview series talking about the wounded Kawhi Leonard, scorer Jay Scrubb, and 3rd Center hopefuls Harry Giles & Isaiah Hartenstein.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss the Clippers' first three pre-season games with a zoomed-out perspective, considering the Bledsoe/Jackson starting lineup, prospect development, and some end-of-roster decision-making.

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), and Jag (@Mjags24) talk about the first couple Preseason games fresh off a 113-98 L to the Sacramento Kings. The guys talk about the early play of Eric Bledsoe, the attitude shift of Terance Mann, the 3rd Center battle, and close with a Player Preview of everyone's favorite 51st pick, Brandon Boston Jr.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap are excited for the return of Clipper basketball, and talk about the upcoming Preseason games coming up, and how to watch them. Plus, the trio go through your Twitter questions.

Shap is joined by Cole (@colehoops) to talk some Media Day including a surprising Starting Five as well as some 3rd Center Vibes. The guys then continue the Player Preview Series talking about newcomer Justise Winslow, a reinvigorated Marcus Morris Sr., and the recovering Serge Ibaka.

Clipper blogging forefather Steve Perrin returns to The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast with Lucas Hann and Robert Flom. The three discuss Clipper blogging origins, the bittersweet experience of watching LAC’s first Western Conference Finals run end in injury, and their hopes for the upcoming season and beyond.

Lucas and Shap feel the season coming up, with Preseason Basketball less than 2 weeks away. Now it's time for some player previews, and starting off the series are best buds and Clipper playoff heroes Paul George and Reggie Jackson. Following them will be Luke Kennard and Eric Bledsoe, a couple of guards with a real opportunity to make their mark on this Clipper team.

Shap is joined by Justin (@laclippersfilm) and Jamal Cristopher (@JamCristopher) to talk about the two brothers' Clipper fandom, the new Inglewood Arena, and initial thoughts on this incoming LAC season.

Ralph Lawler (@Ohmeomy) joins Lucas and Shap to talk about the direction of the new Clippers, his thoughts on the WCF breakthrough, some of his favorite moments with the team, Clipper Mount Rushmore, the Lob City era, and so much more on this special episode of TLTJTP!

Lucas, Rob, and Shap take some of your Twitter questions while waiting for the return of Clipper basketball about a month away. Some interesting topics include: Gasol as the third big, the ceiling for LAC with/without Kawhi, and what we expect from Luke/Terance/Zu. All that and more on the latest episode of the Lob, the Jam, the Podcast!

Lucas, Rob, and Shap are waiting for basketball to return, and while they wait, they're taking a peak at the Clippers division neighbors. The trio talk about the Pacific Division in detail, including the Finalist Phoenix Suns, rival Los Angeles Lakers, streaky Golden State Warriors, and intriguing Sacramento Kings.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap give some final takes on the Eric Bledsoe deal, and touch on the attachment Clipper fans have had on some of their old players. With Summer League wrapped up, the trio also talk about thoughts from the standout Clippers and what it means for them going forward.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom sit down to talk Summer League... and go off script to discuss the Clippers' significant Sunday evening trade, which will bring point guard Eric Bledsoe back to the team and send Patrick Beverley, Rajon Rondo, and Daniel Oturu to Memphis.

Shap, Cole (@colehoops), and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) are stoked about Kawhi Leonard signing on for 4 years (w/ a 4th year player option) with the LA Clippers after most anticipated a 1+1 deal, and the crew talk about their current level of hype. The guys also discuss the new rookies and the edges of the roster, as well as if the Clippers may make a big swing in a possible trade.

Shap and Joey (@joeylinn_) discuss the first 2 Summer League losses for your LA Clippers, with a little bit of an extra focus on springy wings Brandon Boston Jr. and Keon Johnson, who have had their share of moments. The guys also talk about the underwhelming play of Jason Preston as well as look at some of the end of the roster regulars in Amir Coffey and Daniel Oturu. After those takes, Joey giv...

Lucas, Rob, and Shap talk about a fairly busy day for Clippers signing, as it was revealed Kawhi Leonard is returning (details still being discussed), Reggie is back, and Justise Winslow is coming on using that Taxpayer Mid Level. With the official Summer League roster coming out, the guys take a look at the players that will be playing in Las Vegas this coming week.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap celebrate the return of Nico Batum, and at a discounted non bird price no less! The trio then look around the league for who's left at the Taxpayer Mid Level now that LAC still has it to use, and take a glance at how the rest of the league faired during a busy first day of free agency.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap talk about Free Agency on the day before it tips off, anticipating all the moves that may fall the Clippers way. Good thing is, Serge Ibaka has opted into his second year of his contract, taking care of one possible domino. What else are the guys expecting this summer, with the landscape already slowly shifting around the NBA?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap take a look at an active draft for the Clippers, as the squad traded a couple second rounders in order to draft Keon Johnson at 21 and Jason Preston at 33, as well as flipping a top 55 protected second rounder and cash for fallen prospect BJ Boston. What did the guys think of these players and how they can fit with the team? To close, what did the crew think of the blockbuster...

Lucas and Shap look forward to free agency season, taking a peek at the Clipper Cap situation, free agents they want to bring back, and some possible free agents from around the league the squad may be interested in. As is the plan may seem clear as to what to do immediately, but things could change in a hurry.

Rob and Shap look at some respected Mock Drafts around the league and see who the Clippers are slated to take at pick #25. The guys also mention some extra names as possible targets in a preview of the highly anticipated NBA Draft.