Lakers Fast Break

The Lakers limp home licking their wounds after a disastrous road trip and with JJ Redick questioning the team's effort without AD, does that mean there are cracks already forming? Plus the guys give an update on Anthony Davis and his status for Friday, and note what is the big deal when the expected news came down earlier today that the Lakers have officially assigned Bronny James to the South Ba...

The Lakers finish up the road trip with a stop in Memphis to face off against the Grizzlies. And with Anthony Davis (foot) and Rui Hachimura (illness) out of the lineup, an inspired LeBron James couldn't carry the Lakers as their lack of depth cost them once again as the Grizzlies pulled away for a 131-114 victory over LA. Tune in as the guys share thoughts on how the Lakers did without Rui and AD...

The Lakers continued their road trip with the fourth game headed to Detroit to face off against the Pistons. And even though they had the weekend off, the Lakers put up a lethargic effort as the Lakers fell into a trap set by Detroit as the Pistons pulled away in the fourth quarter and beat LA 115-103. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on the game, the lazy first-half t...

The LFB crew is back as we discuss the NBA reopening an investigation into a 2021 domestic violence incident that resurfaced based on footage provided by TMZ. Tune in as the guys talk about how this could affect the team, and if this could be the beginning of the end for his Laker tenure. Plus the guys set you up for the game tomorrow in Detroit against the Pistons as well. Is the heat rising in L...

The guys from lakerholics.com are back as they share thoughts on the Lakers early season success, and if it can translate to more wins to finish out their first road trip. Listen in as they discuss what has gone right, what work still needs to be done, and if JJ Redick can continue to push the right buttons. The Lakerholics are back and talking about the Lakers first road trip of the season as par...

The Lakers found themselves up in the Great White North on Friday night as they faced off against the Toronto Raptors. And with the Lakers gaining a huge early advantage, it took a couple of threes by Rui Hachimura in the fourth quarter to hold off the charge from Toronto and take the victory behind the big two of Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Tune in as the LFB crew shares thoughts on the game,...

It was a Happy Halloween for everyone except Jalen Hood-Schifino as he found out the news his third-year option was declined by the Lakers this morning. Is this the beginning of the end of JHS' tenure as a Laker? And does this mean Rob Pelinka is admitting a draft failure? Tune in as Gerald passes out the Halloween verbal tricks and treats and how the drafting of JHS is a bigger statement on the m...

The Lakers and Cavs meet up as LA continues the second game of a five-game road trip. And from the start, the Lakers were outmatched as they never came close to competing in a 134-110 defeat. Tune in as Gerald Glassford from the LFB talks about the game, and look ahead for what's to come on the rest of the road trip. The guys also celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers, who came back from a 5-0 deficit...

Two -Way center Christian Koloko finally got the go-ahead from the NBA to join the Lakers but does that mean he can help the bench? Tune in as Joe Soro, Jamie Sweet, and Gerald Glassford share thoughts on the return of Koloko, and if there is anything that cure the Lakers' bench woes. Plus they take a look at the remaining games on the road trip and provide some insight if they can get some wins b...

The Lakers and Suns meet again as an early road test for the Lakers happened on Monday Night in Phoenix. While a good start for the Lakers was welcomed, it was the scoring drought in the second quarter and another at the start of the fourth quarter that did the Lakers leads in as they narrowly lost to the Suns 109-105. Tune in as the guys from the LFB share thoughts on the game, why LeBron and the...

The LFB crew is back as the guys preview the upcoming Lakers road trip starting in Phoenix on Monday night. We'll discuss how important this early test for the Lakers is, and if JJ and the crew are up to the challenge. Plus Joe has thoughts on Game Three of the World Series and if the Dodgers can take Manhattan. It's an important week for both the Lakers and Dodgers and we'll discuss to finish off...

The Lakers and Kings met up on Saturday night with the Lakers facing the Kings on the second night of their first back-to-back of the season. And after taking an early lead, the Lakers began to falter in the second quarter and fell behind double digits in the third. But Lebron James (32-point triple-double) and Anthony Davis (31 points) led a 21-0 run in a 44-point fourth quarter for the Lakers to...

The Lakers and Suns meet up on a very busy Friday night in Los Angeles. And despite a torrid start from behind the arch for the Suns, the Lakers came back from a 22-point deficit to gain control in the second half behind Austin Reaves and Anthony Davis to get a 123-116 victory. Tune in as the guys from the LFB break down the game, and how JJ Redick's system looked in the second game. Plus we're al...

The guys are back as they look at the league early on and bring you up to speed with some of the trending news and notes. Why is the NBA investigating the Sixers over Joel Embiid, what caused a big uproar in Clipper Land, and what injuries are already leaving their mark for some NBA teams? Plus, the LFB previews tomorrow's Suns-Lakers and Game One of the World Series on the Lakers Fast Break podca...

YouTube's Call Me Nakomi(    / @callmenakomi3655   ) stops by the LFB to talk with the guys about what the early returns are for the Lakers and coach JJ Redick. Tune in as they discuss what went right against Minnesota, what needs work or change, and if they can continue the momentum against Phoenix on Friday. Plus we get her thoughts on the whole LeBron-Bronny James situation and how it might aff...

The Lakers and T-Wolves on opening night faced off at the Crypt on Tuesday night. And while much of the spotlight was focused on Bronny James making history playing with father LeBron, the performance from Anthony Davis proved to be the real highlight as his Tune in as the guys from the LFB talk about the game, the excellent first half, and how history was made with Bronny and LeBron playing toget...

We welcome the NBA season with a MEGA episode as Clutch Talk, Lakers Corner, and the Lakers Fast Break come together to preview the season ahead. Tune in as they talk about what can happen this season, what the chances are for the Lakers improving on last season, and who ultimately will win it all. Plus our LIVE ESPN Fantasy Basketball draft during the show gives us the opportunity to talk about s...

With the Dodgers defeating the Mets and heading to the World Series the attention in Los Angeles turns to the start of the Lakers season with fans asking, can the Lakers this season follow suit? Tune in as the LFB late night discusses what would need to break right for the Lakers to make that tough climb to the top, and if they too can find themselves with a great chance to win the championship. T...

The crew from lakerholics.com are back as they focus on what may happen at the start of the regular season for the Los Angeles Lakers. Tune in as the guys share thoughts on what needs to go right, what they need to avoid, and who will step up to make it happen. The Lakerholic crew is back speculating on what could happen at the beginning of the season as part of a great Lakers Weekend and the Lake...

The Lakers and Warriors faced off in what was the final preseason game for both teams on Friday night. And with the top seven players out of the lineup for rest, the Lakers limped out of the preseason by getting destroyed by the Warriors 132-74. Tune in as the guys from the LFB share thoughts on the game, and if the Lakers are ready to meet the challenge of the regular season that starts on Tuesda...

The Lakers and Suns once again met in preseason action, this time in the not-so-friendly confines of Pheonix. Dalton Knecht led a fourth-quarter charge with 35 points as the Lakers overcame a late deficit to defeat the Suns in overtime 128-122. Tune in as the guys from the LFB break down what went right and wrong, who looked good and bad, and how this game clarifies what the Lakers will start the...

The LFB crew returns as they discuss last night's game in Vegas against the Warriors and remark if they see a bigger picture with JJ's nine-man rotation. And with that, should the first guy off the bench to be called upon continue to be Max Christie? Or is it time to turn to rookie Dalton Knecht sooner rather than later? The guys discuss those topics PLUS share thoughts on the Dodgers in Game Thre...

The Lakers are in Vegas on the Strip as they face off against the Warriors. The Lakers held close to the Warriors in the first half but their terrible shooting and shaky defense caused the team to fall apart in the third quarter as they ended up losing to the Warriors at the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas 111-97. Tune in as John Costa and Gerald break down the game, and what they liked and didn't lik...

Today's snack pack looks at Austin Reaves for this season and what his development needs to look like for the Lakers to achieve any kind of success this season. Tune in as the LFB shares thoughts on what Austin needs to do to retain the confidence others had in him as a rising young star. Can AR-15 take the next step and help the Lakers compete in the Western Conference? Find out our thoughts on t...

Stone Hansen from @report_court is back as he, Joe, and Gerald discuss the Lakers in the preseason before the game against Milwaukee. They take a look at what players need to take the next step and what the Lakers need to focus on with JJ Redick's plan in the preseason. Stone Hansen is back and he has thoughts on the Lakers right here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast! Joe's new game Coreupt is com...