Lakers Fast Break

The Lakers headed into Dallas for a Sunday afternoon matchup against the Mavericks without an ailing D'Angelo Russell. And it looked at first like the injury would hurt the team as they fell quickly behind Dallas in the first half. But the biggest comeback of the year was in store as the Lakers stormed back from a 27-point deficit to beat the Mavs 111-108 (NBA teams were 138-0 this season when lea...

Welcome to the Lakers Fast Break podcast channel! This is the inaugural episode of Magicman in the Morning! Join the "MagicMan' Sean Grice as he and guest Joe Soro from lakersball.com / SynBlades.com as they talk about various subjects including the Lakers' big win against the Warriors last night, the Russell Wilson saga in the NFL, breakfast foods, the current officiating in basketball, and more!...

The Lakers return from the all-star break to start their uphill climb against the Golden State at the Crypto.com arena. And despite a sprained ankle for D'Angelo Russell, the Lakers jumped out to lead and never looked back as hot shooting from Malik Beasley and Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a 124-111 win over the Warriors. Tune in as how much Joe Soro from lakersball.com / SynBlades.com , LakerT...

On the eve of the NBA returning to action after the All-Star break, the Lakers Fast Break crew of Joe Soro from lakersball.com / SynBlades.com , YouTube's John Mikaelian , "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford come together to talk about the games the Lakers have in front of them, what teams look to capitalize on the next few weeks, and what teams may fail in their playoff run. It's a tough...

LeBron James made some interesting comments over the All-Star weekend, and Joe Soro from lakersball.com / SynBlades.com , LRob, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford talk about what was said, and if this truly is the most important 23 regular season games of LeBron's career. Plus what record do the Lakers need to get into the playoffs, our opinions on how Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverl...

We welcome you back to the halls of Lakers Fast Break University as we remember the legacy of Dr. Jerry Buss ten years after his passing. Tune in as professor "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Dean Gerald Glassford weigh in with thoughts on what made his tenure so great. The faculty also theorize if the Buss family has carried on his legacy in the years after. Class is back in session so get your LFBU le...

After a successful class recently conducted at Lakers Fast Break University on the rise and fall of the 2012 Lakers, we bring in the man who came up with the course curriculum for us in TJ Johnson. TJ gives additional insight into what the prospects and hopes were for that team and why it came undone. Plus, he had some thoughts on the current Lakers team as well. So for those wanting some more Lak...

Stone Hansen, a fellow Lakers fan and co-host of the Upside Swings NBA Draft Podcast returns to talk about all things Lakers and the NBA Draft! Stone and Gerald Glassford break down the prospects for the team coming off the trade deadline and what the true prospects will be coming out of the All-Star Break. He also shares thoughts on the futures of coach Darvin Ham and GM Rob Pelinka and if the te...

The Lakers got LeBron James back in the lineup for their matchup against the Pelicans as the fans got a full look at the team and all its new additions. And with big contributions from the recent arrivals the Lakers started out strong and never looked back in a 120-102 win over New Orleans. Tune in as LakerTom from lakerholics.com , Joe Soro from lakersball.com / SynBlades.com , "MagicMan" Sean Gr...

Today on the Lakers Fast Break, "MagicMan" Sean Grice and Gerald Glassford have some NBA Observations if the Lakers still have a chance to make the playoffs, or if a play-in scenario is more likely with all the new additions. And post-trade deadline, have our thoughts changed on the favorites for the NBA title? The future of the Lakers season is in doubt, and we have some thoughts on if the team c...

The Lakers return to Portland for a rematch against the Trail Blazers, but no LeBron and too much Damian Lillard combined for a 127-115 loss. Tune in as Joe Soro from lakersball.com /SynBlade.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Last Fast Break talk about the game, why the Lakers gave up so many 3's, what's the deal with LeBron sitting out another game, why AD is still struggl...

The Trade Deadline may be done, but the new-look Lakers are not yet completed, and with LeBron James sitting out the game with a sore ankle, the task looked tall facing Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. After a strong first half, the depleted Lakers couldn't stop Giannis in the third quarter as they ended up cruising over LA 115-106. Tune in as Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.c...

The Trade Deadline may be done, but the new-look Lakers are not yet completed, and with LeBron James sitting out the game with a sore ankle, the task looked tall facing Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. After a strong first half, the depleted Lakers couldn't stop Giannis in the third quarter as they ended up cruising over LA 115-106. Tune in as Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.c...

It's time for our annual Lakers Fast Break NBA Trade Deadline Special! Tune in as LakerTom from lakerholics.com , Joe Soro from lakersball.com / SynBlades.com , and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break get you up to speed on the latest transactions, decide which trades are good and bad, and if the Lakers will do anything to add on some final pieces for a playoff run. Will the Lakers make th...

The Lakers finally pulled off a big trade getting D'Angelo Russell from Minnesota, Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley from Utah, with Russell Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damian Jones, and a lightly-protected going to Utah, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Mike Conley plus Minnesota gets the lesser of the 2024 Washington-Memphis second-round picks and 2025 and 2026 second-round picks via Ut...

With LeBron James finally reaching the mountain top tonight as he breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record, the Lakers still had some work to do at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A terrible defense led to some hot shooting for the Thunder throughout the game, leaving the Lakers to only celebrate LeBron's record as they lose to OKC 133-130. Tune in as Joe Soro from SynBlades.co...

The Lakers had a really bad weekend as the Lakers loss to the Pelicans got compounded by the team not being able to acquire Kyrie Irving who heads to the Mavs. Tune in as Joe Soro from SynBlades.com / lakersball.com , "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break talk about if it was a missed opportunity, why LeBron is again unhappy, and if the Lakers still have an opportu...

The Lakers conclude the road trip in New Orleans as they looked to finish strong against the Pelicans. The Lakers built up a 12-point lead only to see it falter in the second half in a 131-126 loss to the Pelicans. Tune in as "MagicMan" Sean Grice, Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, LakerTom of lakerholics.com, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break are back as we talk about what...

Kyrie Irving made a formal request to the Brooklyn Nets that he wants to be traded before next Thursday's trade deadline. The Lakers immediately become one of the marquee teams that could be a landing spot. But should the team be interested after so much controversy and instability? Plus it's our long-awaited trivia time as Joe Soro for lakersball.com / SynBlades.com , "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and L...

The Lakers continue the road trip in Indiana as LA locked forces against the Pacers. The Lakers, despite many issues, used LeBron James and Anthony Davis's strength to overcome a game-long deficit to escape Indiana 112-111. Tune in as a returning LakerTom from lakerholics.com joins "MagicMan" Sean Grice, Joe Soro from lakersball.com / SynBlades.com , and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break...

We return for night classes at Lakers Fast Break University as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Pau Gasol trade to the Lakers. Professors Joe Soro of lakersball.com/SynBlades.com and "MagicMan" Sean Grice hold class as Dean Gerald Glassford oversees the curriculum on what the particulars of the Gasol trade were, the impact upon his arrival, just how good of a duo he and Kobe were in compar...

Having gotten off to a rough start to the road trip, the Lakers headed into Madison Square Garden to face off against the New York Knicks.  With Lebron and Anthony Davis back in the lineup, and Rui Hachimura providing a needed scoring punch, the Lakers outlasted the Knicks in OT 129-123. Tune in as LRob, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, Joe Soro from lakersball.com and Synblades.com, and Gerald Glassfo...

After the robbery in Boston, the Lakers head to New York for a back-to-back starting with the Brooklyn Nets. And without Anthony Davis and LeBron James in the lineup, the Lakers overcame a terrible first half with one of their best 3rd quarters of the season to keep things close. But the rally ended in the fourth quarter as the Lakers self-destructed and gave the Nets a 121-104 victory. Tune in as...

It's Rivals Week in the NBA and it closes out with the Lakers heading into Boston to face off against the dreaded Celtics. The Lakers suffered through a roller-coaster last-minute ride w/Patrick Beverley and a horrible non-call on LeBron, leading to the Lakers running out of gas in OT and ending up losing 125-121. Tune in as Joe Soro from SynBlades.com / lakersball.com , "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and...

Today's class we take a moment to remember the life of Kobe Bryant, who passed away three years ago today, and what made his Mamba Mentality so great. Tune in as Professor Joe Soro from lakersball.com / SynBlades.com , Professor "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Dean Gerald Glassford of Lakers Fast Break University break down their thoughts on what the Mamba Mentality means to them and how people can ove...