Lakers Fast Break

The Lakers' first exhibition game is Saturday and with LeBron James and Austin Reaves already announced being out, what should fans look for when they tip it off with the Warriors? Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share picks on who might stand out in tomorrow's game, why an early impression with the coaching staff could mean more minutes in the regular season, and if we can...

LeBron James announced earlier today that he'll be sitting out the first exhibition game for the Lakers against the Warriors on Saturday. He also mentioned his goals for the preseason going forward. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break talk about if the plan is smart, and if it will keep LeBron fresh for the start of the preseason. Plus, we share thoughts on Joel Embiid stating he&#3...

Our NBA Observations of all 29 non-Lakers teams are now complete with another SPECIAL DOUBLE EPISODE as Braxton Reynolds from Thunderous Intentions joins the show to give everyone a sneak peek at the season ahead for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tune in as he and the guys from the Lakers Fast Break gaze into the crystal ball to predict how soon the young, talented Thunder can be a top-tier playoff c...

The Lakers are back at it as they begin training camp with all players healthy as camp begins. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break talk about who was running with the first team, what AustinReaves said about his ramp up to the season, and why LakerTom may not be happy about some of the early news coming out of camp so far. Plus, the guys share thoughts on the comments made towards Denve...

The long summer wait has just about ended as training camp for the Los Angeles Lakers starts on Tuesday but first comes the glitz, glamour, and the chaos known as Lakers Media Day. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break weed through the Lakers-speak to bring you what was said by the players that we should take note of and what was quoted that won't give us the insight we seek. The guys...

Relle and King from the We Talk Mavs YouTube channel stop by to give everyone the heads up on what the prospects are for the Dallas Mavericks this season. Tune in as they and the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on year two of Kyrie-Luca and if it will be more successful, if the team has found the answers for their defensive woes, and where they will end up this season in the Western...

Tony Jones from The Athletic stops by to give us a preview of the season ahead for the Utah Jazz. Tune in as he and the guys from the Lakers Fast Break go over what the Jazz look like in a loaded Western Conference, can Lauri Markkenen repeat (or even do better) his performance from last season, what GM Danny Ainge could have up his sleeve, and could Keonte George end up as a favorite for the Rook...

Our NBA Observations of all 30 teams continue with this special DOUBLE EPISODE featuring a Denver Nuggets preview with Cool McCain and a Golden State Warriors outlook with Rich Twu! First, Cool McCain from the Play Callers Sports Talk Show returns to give us a preview of the World Champion Denver Nuggets. Tune in as he and the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on whether the team can...

It's late night, but we decided to end the day with thoughts on the Thursday press conference from Lakers Coach Darvin Ham and GM Rob Pelinka. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break try to wade through the "Sports Speak" to give you real insight into what was said, who Ham said would be starting at point guard, and the optimism they have on what the Lakers can do this season....

On a special DOUBLE EPISODE of the Lakers Fast Break podcast, the NBA Observations covers breaking news and another great team preview interview! Damian Lillard has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks and according to reports, he was involved in a three-team deal with the Bucks, Pheonix Suns, and the Portland Trailblazers. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on the trade,...

Chris Hine from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune stops by to share thoughts on the upcoming season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tune in as he and "MagicMan" Sean Grice from the Lakers Fast Break debate over how good the team will be this season, whether Karl Anthony-Towns will be staying or going, the aftereffects of the Rudy Gobert trade, and if Anthony Edwards can finally achieve supers...

Joe Mullinax with Bluff City Media and the Locked On Grizzlies podcast stops by as he gazes into the crystal ball to share thoughts on the season ahead for the Memphis Grizzlies. Tune in as he and the guys from the Lakers Fast Break talk about the impact on the team with the Ja Morant suspension, the guys coming back from injury, the Marcus Smart arrival, and which young player on the roster can t...

After the recent FIBA World Cup, opinions on the overall game for Austin Reaves began to form in the NBA sphere. And while many are excited about the skills displayed on the offensive end, his defense brought out some concern. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break discuss if the Lakers and Austin Reaves should take note and if this should be a point of contention with Reaves' defense....

LakerTom from lakerholics.com is back as he and the guys from the Lakers Fast Break go over the possibilities for the season ahead for D'Angelo Russell. They go over how he will fit on the team, if he will remain a starter, and if he'll be on the roster after the trade deadline. Plus LakerTom had more trade fascinations with Buddy Hield and more, plus we talk about the Athletic's Jovan...

Christopher Dodson from Fansided and the Pelican Debrief stops by to share thoughts on the upcoming season for the New Orleans Hornets. Tune in as he and the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on the team's young core, their prospects for the future, the Lakers draft rights they still hold, and if the team can get a healthy Zion for this season. Plus he shares thoughts on their Wes...

It's late night and the guys from the Lakers Fast Break are still up as they give you the latest news and info on the Los Angeles Lakers. Tune in as the guys discuss the recent info on Buddy Hield's future in Indiana with the Pacers and how it may tie in with a future in Tinseltown. Plus, with a deep roster already in place, we decide who are the first five guys off the bench. Also, who&#3...

Tomer Azarly from ClutchPoints stops by to preview the Lakers' cross-town rival, the Los Angeles Clippers. Tune in as and he and the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on what the roster looks like, who might be a surprise performer, and will Kawhi and PG get extensions before the team moves into a new arena in 2024. Plus he also gives thoughts on the Lakers as well and decides whi...

The guys from lakerholics.com are back as they go over the recent extension for Jarred Vanderbilt for four years and $48 million dollars. Tune in as Jamie Sweet and LakerTom go over the deal and speculate on what he can do for the team. Plus we go look deeper into the roster about some of the initial opportunities (and lack thereof) some may have due to the deep roster GM Rob Pelinka has built. We...

It was reported by The Wrap and other outlets that HBO's Winning Time (now part of Max) was canceled after its final episode of season two. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on how the series concluded, if another streaming service could pick it up, and what we learned from watching the series. Plus reports have the Golden State Warriors meeting this week with Dwigh...

John Voita and Matthew Lissy from the Bright Side of the Sun stop by as we continue our tour around the NBA! Tune in as he and the guys from the Lakers Fast Break go over the big offseason for the Suns, is their "All In" commitment going to yield a championship, and are there concerns of this gamble not paying off? Plus we ask about the thoughts on the Lakers and see if they feel that LA...

Legendary Houston Rockets media personality Frank from the Rockets Chop Shop stops by to talk about what's up ahead for the team. Tune in as he and the guys from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on the youth movement, the big spending offseason, and the trouble the team finds itself in due to the alleged Kevin Porter Jr. Domestic Assault charges. Plus we hear his thoughts on the Lakers and...

Friday morning brought some news for Lakers fans as Shams Charania from the Athletic reported that forward Jarred Vanderbilt had agreed to a four-year/$48 million extension. Tune in as the guys from the Lakers Fast Break talk the deal for Vando, why the deal was done now, and if it ultimately will work out long term. Back up the Brinks truck for Jarred Vanderbilt with his four-year extension on th...

Megan Price from 806 Sports returns to talk about Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Tune in as she and the guys from the Lakers Fast Break go over just what the future is for the #1 draft choice, what the team looks like surrounding him, and how well the team will progress this season. Plus we hear her thoughts on how the Lakers look this upcoming year. Is it just baby steps for Victor...

The NBA Board of Governors (to no one's surprise) unanimously approved Commissioner Adam Silver's bold new Player Participation Policy designed to curb the rampant load management that has been plaguing the league in recent seasons. But with a new plan in place as the team heads to training camp very soon, how does this affect the way the Lakers will approach the season? Tune in as the guy...

The guys from the Lakers Fast Break are back talking about the fallout from the disastrous Team USA performance in the FIBA World Cup with reports LeBron James is recruiting stars to play in the 2024 Paris Olympics. They go over what a long Olympics run will do for LeBron's health at (then) 39 years old, who he might get to join him, and the prospects for Team USA if they do bring the gang bac...