Lakers Fast Break

Chris Lebron from the Off The Ball podcast stopped by to talk about the Lakers prospects in the upcoming NBA playoffs. He goes into detail with Gerald on what the team needs to do to go all the way and how Anthony Davis will play a key role in making that happen. The guys also share thoughts on who might sneak in as an 8th seed in the Western Conference and who will ultimately meet the Lakers in t...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns as he and Gerald talk about the upcoming scrimmages for the Lakers and the rest of the NBA this week but is everyone there to participate. We talk about the secrecy of who is not yet arrived in the bubble and why that could be. Plus we go into depth on JaVale Mcgee's vlogs from inside the Orlando bubble,  Kemba Walker and Victor Oladipo's health i...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back for his weekly sitdown with Gerald as the excitement builds for the NBA teams beginning scrimmages this week down in the Orlando bubble. The guys talk Dwight Howard getting caught without a mask via the NBA tip hotline, the choices the players can make with their social justice jersey slogans, and LeBron's focus on winning a championship. Plus the duo break do...

Lakers fans from all over are wondering just how the team will handle its stay in the Orlando bubble. One of the biggest fans out there "Big Baby" Jonathan Soffel of the Bigbabyjonathan Sports podcast BBJ hangs out with fellow superfan Gerald as the two gauges the Lakers chances in the upcoming NBA playoffs. Jonathan breaks down what the loss of Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley mean for the team and...

We hit 100 Episodes as Craig James from the Final Score on the Podcast City Network joins the show to talk about the upcoming completion of the season and some of the more interesting teams to look at making a move toward the playoffs. He sits down with Gerald to break down the favorites in both conferences and lets everyone know what he thinks the chances of the Lakers going all the way might be....

Corey X Harrison from the Out of Bounds podcast stops by to talk about what the chances for the Los Angeles Lakers might be as the team makes their way through on a playoff run. He and Gerald talk about what lies ahead for the Lakers and can they overcome all the challenges that have been put in front of them and win another championship. Corey also shares thoughts on life in the bubble so far, wh...

Melvin Washington III from The Lounge on the Talk2ME Sports Radio Online channel stops by to preview the bubble with Gerald. The guys cover what team in the Western Conference might pose the biggest threat to the Lakers, and what Eastern Conference powerhouse can match up to a possible Lakers NBA Finals run. All this and Melvin shares thoughts on who he thinks will lift up the Larry O'Brien trophy...

Matt Modderno from the Bleav In Wizards Podcast stops by to talk about how the NBA season will progress in the Orlando bubble. He and Gerald break down the major contenders to the NBA title for both conferences, and just how well the Lakers match up with them. They also take a look at the Washington Wizards, and with Bradley Beal and Davis Bertans out of the lineup who will take charge of the team...

Jamie Sweet and LakerTom from lakerholics.net stop by to talk with Gerald about the task ahead for the Lakers and what their expectations are for the team now that they are firmly in the bubble. The guys also talk about who the Lakers might face in the playoffs, the "X-Factor" who could be a key to their success, and what the newest additions can contribute to the team. All this and the concerns t...

Eric Sklar from KFI AM 640 in Los Angeles and the TSKShow (The Sports Kingdom Podcast) stops by to talk about the injury to Rajon Rondo, what it means for the Lakers, and who might step up in his absence. He and Gerald also share thoughts on the NBA bubble, and where the season might go for the Lakers as they march toward a playoff run in Orlando. All this and more on another fantastic Lakers Fast...

Rafael from NBA Draft Junkies stops back again to talk to Gerald about the right thumb injury to Rajon Rondo. How long is he out for and how much will this impact the team's progress moving forward. The guys also talk about Russell Westbrook's COVID diagnosis, the ways NBA players are bursting the bubble and what happens when they do, and more insight into what's going on behind the scenes as the...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns as he and Gerald talk about the Lakers and the NBA arriving in Orlando and begin practices. How are they handling the bubble so far? The guys talk about the social media posts made already and decide if it's an overreaction or not. Plus ESPN's NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski got the inside scoop on a controversy he himself created, how did this happen?...

The "Vegas Sports Informer" and oddsmaker Raphael Esparza from MyBookie and DocSports stops by to talk with Gerald about the ever-changing odds for NBA teams as the practices begin in earnest in Orlando. He talks about the current odds for the top teams in the mix for the NBA championship, how betting on the Lakers in Vegas is different than any other team, and who he thinks will reign supreme in...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns as the teams arrive in Orlando to step into the bubble. The guys talk about what's ahead for the teams in the bubble, the impact of Coronavirus on the league already, and what the schedule holds (including scrimmages) for the Lakers and the rest of the NBA. All this and Rafael reflects back on the Las Vegas Summer League (which would be taking place ri...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back as he talks with Gerald about the week ahead for the team and their upcoming trip into the Orlando "bubble". Tom and Gerald share thoughts on Dwight Howard and what his availability might be, the scrimmage schedule upcoming for the Lakers before the season gets started, how the NBA and the players are coming together on a message for social justice, and expand...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back to talk with Gerald about some of the issues teams have had to face before they even head out to Orlando next week. The Brooklyn Nets have been hit hard by the virus, how will this affect their play in the bubble? What happens if more teams suffer the same fate? Gerald and Rafael discuss the current talk among NBA pundits about whether or not the team...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back for his weekly dose of the Lakers Fast Break podcast. He and Gerald discuss the schedule for the rest of the season that was just sent out by the NBA. How tough will it be, and what can we expect with the July 30th opening matchup with the Clippers. Plus Tom has thoughts on JR Smith, Dion Waiters, who could be ready to make a contribution, next season schedule...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns to talk with Gerald about the latest updates on the number of players who tested positive for the Coronavirus before the teams head to Orlando.  the guys also talk about Avery Bradley's decision to sit out the upcoming end of the season and how this will affect the Lakers' drive toward a championship. Rumors have been swirling about JR Smith joini...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back to talk about the week ahead for decisions to be made on who's playing in Orlando and who might be staying behind. What's the possibility Avery Bradley and Dwight Howard not going? How will the voice for change continue for the Lakers and the NBA once they get to Orlando? Speaking of Orlando Tom and Gerald also talk about some of the "bubble" restrictions base...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies stopped by to talk about the important week ahead for the NBA and its players with having to commit by 6/24 to the bubble in Orlando. We look deeper into the faction of players that are talking about not going, why they're doing it, and the platform they are looking for in order to advance the great cause of racial equality. We also talk about the Lakers and h...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back once again with more thoughts on the NBA's possible return to Orlando and what may now be a division amongst its players. With names like Dwight Howard, Avery Bradley, Kyrie Irving, and more voicing concerns about going into the bubble at DisneyWorld, Tom and Gerald share thoughts on the quandary players are now in on having to decide whether or not to go and...

Stone Hansen from Draftsite.com is back as we talk about the growing divide among players who are committed to going to Orlando to finish the season and those thinking about staying home to fight for social justice or those who have trepidations due to the Coronavirus. Stone also breaks down Gerald's mock draft and both of them go over the differences and similarities they have with their current...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies has returned to talk more about the league continuing its season in a "bubble" in Orlando. We talk at length about the concerns and all the options that need to be weighed before heading to the Magic Kingdom. Plus we preview the Western Conference outlook for this "bubble" format and break down the chances for the teams in the playoff hunt and the ones that ar...

Michael Visenberg from The Stepien and Prospective Insight and the NBA podcast Viseland returns to talk about the problems facing the teams headed to Orlando to finish off the season July 31. The guys then break down some of the differences between Gerald's recent Mock Draft and the one Michael was part of with Rookie Wire and USA Today back in August and where do some of these prospects stand now...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net returns with more insight and opinions as he always does as he and Gerald ponder the NBA's season and playoff format when the league returns to play on July 31. They break down all the questions being asked about the format, the challenges, and the proposed ideas being bandied about to support the teams with the better records. Plus the guys talk about the continuing...