Lakeshow

The Lakers struck early, trading for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton before the new year and the NBA's trade deadline. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan share their impressions of the Lakers with their new additions and how in particular DFS fits in the rotation? Plus we share our New Year's resolutions. Catch all the Lakers action this season on Spectrum SportsNet+ with the NBA a...

With an undermanned Lakers squad, Austin Reaves "gifts" the Lakers with a win on Christmas Day against Golden State. Mike Trudell, Mike Bresnahan and Kevin Ding discuss the victory against Steph Curry and the Warriors and evaluate how the Lakers have looked in the last 5 games. Plus, Ding and Brez discuss some tough conversations they have had with some former Lakers on the beat! Catch all the Lak...

The Lakers earned a needed victory over the red-hot Grizzlies, behind a stifling defensive effort led by new starter Max Christie. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan wonder if he's the right fit as the 5 th starter for the Lakers moving forward. Plus, what do we make of LeBron James in his first game in 9 days?  Catch all the Lakers action this season on Spectrum SportsNet+ with the NBA...

The Lakers put their disappointing road trip behind them, beating the Trail Blazes – even as LeBron James missed his first game of the season. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss the light week ahead as the Lakers can rest up before a challenging handful of games before Christmas. Plus, are we concerned that Austin Reaves has missed the last 5 games to injury?  Catch all the Lake...

The Lakers have lost 5 of their last 7 games, including the second game of a back-to-back in Minnesota as they scored a season-low 80 points. Andy Kamenetzky joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan to share what he's seen go wrong, especially on offense over the last week. Does LeBron James need to rest? What needs should this team prioritize in the trade market? And when could the team get Jarred...

After a big loss at home to Denver, JJ Redick sounds off at practice on what went wrong in the 3 rd quarter against the Nuggets. Brian Kamenetzky joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan as they break down the loss and preview a tough stretch of games this week. Plus, in honor of Thanksgiving our crew discusses what the Lakers should be most thankful for this year. Catch all the Lakers action this s...

Few Lakers have been in the zone like Dalton Knecht was, as he tied an NBA rookie record with nine made 3-pointers in the Lakers win over the Jazz. The Athletic's Jovan Buha joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan to discuss how well Knecht has fit with this Lakers roster and how improbable it was that he was available for the Lakers to select him with the 17 th  overall pick in this June's NBA Draft...

The Lakers remain perfect at home to start the season, their most recent victory coming after Anthony Davis left with an eye injury. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan have the latest on AD's health and why he will not be wearing goggles when he returns to the court. Plus, they evaluate the job that JJ Redick has done in his first 10 games as head coach. Catch all the Lakers action this...

 JJ Redick was not pleased as the Lakers dropped 4 of 5 games on their road trip getting little help for LeBron James who scored 39 points in their loss to the Grizzlies. Could the shorthanded Lakers makes some changes now that they're back home? Mike Trudell joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan to discuss their level of concern from the unsuccessful trip and any changes that may be coming. Plus...

The Lakers wasted an early 18-point lead in Phoenix as they opened their 5-game road trip with a loss. Head Coach JJ Redick liked the team's effort but said he could've been better. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss Redick's intense postgame comments and find plenty of positives from the first week of the regular season. Plus, we look ahead to LeBron's annual return to Clevelan...

 Anthony Davis took over, leading the Lakers to victory in their season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan dissect AD's monster double-double game and wonder if that's just the start of a special season for him. Plus, they reflect on LeBron and Bronny James becoming the first father & son duo to share an NBA court together. And how about JJ Red...

After 4 preseason games, JJ Redick and staff are starting to put together lineups and rotations that they like. Has rookie Dalton Knecht done enough to earn a spot in the expected 9-man rotation at the start of the season? Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan share their insights with less than a week before the regular season tips off. Plus, were several of the Lakers disrespected in the...

It was not just any preseason game as LeBron James was joined on the court by his son, Bronny. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan look back at an NBA first as a father and son played alongside each other. Plus, they discuss what they've liked from this team through 2 preseason games under new Head Coach JJ Redick.   Catch all the Lakers action this season on Spectrum SportsNet+ with the...

JJ Redick's career as the Lakers head coach is underway as training camp opens. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan share their early impressions from the first week of the new season… from the projected starting lineup and main rotation to interactions between the NBA's first father & son teammates as LeBron and Bronny James go head to head in camp. Plus, who's the special guest that yo...

Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick hold a press conference before training camp begins next week. Chris McGee, Mike Bresnahan and Allie react to all the latest from the presser including an injury update on Jarred Vanderbilt & the Lakers willingness to use draft picks in trades. Plus, is Max Christie going to be an impact player on defense for the Lakers this season?

The Lakers prioritized keeping Max Christie, and rewarded him with a new 4 year contract this summer. Allie Clifton spoke with Max as he gets ready for his third season with the Lakers. Chris McGee, Mike Bresnahan and Allie share their excitement for what promises to be a bigger year for Max. Plus, what else are they looking forward to with training camp opening in less than 2 weeks?  

Just 3 weeks from the start of Lakers training camp, Christian Wood had surgery on his knee that will keep him out of action for at least a couple of months. Mike Trudell joins Allie Clifton and Chris McGee to discuss what that means for the Lakers frontcourt and the start of JJ Redick's tenure as Head Coach. Plus, which role players are they most excited to see at the start of the season?

The Lakers will begin training camp in less than a month, but new Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick tells Mike Bresnahan that he's raring to go. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Brez look ahead to Redick's first season at the helm and wonder if he will make any changes to the starting lineup. Plus, could rookie Dalton Knecht become a regular member of the Lakers rotation?

The NBA released the regular season schedule for the upcoming season with the Lakers playing their first 3 games at home. Brian Kamenetzky joins Allie Clifton and Chris McGee to discuss early impressions and how new head coach JJ Redick should treat the preseason.  Plus, could LeBron James play in the 2028 Olympics in LA?

We wish Hall of Famer Magic Johnson a  happy birthday ! Brad Turner from the Los Angeles Times, Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan speak with the Lakers Legend on his special day. Plus we celebrate Team USA's gold medal performance at the Paris Olympics.

LeBron James makes history as the only player with multiple triple-doubles in his Olympics career as he led Team USA's comeback over Serbia. Mark Medina joins Allie Clifton and Chris McGee to appreciate the greatness that LeBron, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant displayed on the world's biggest stage, keeping American hopes of a 5 th  straight gold medal intact. Plus, they reflect on the new statue of...

LeBron James has taken over Paris as he and Anthony Davis have played central roles in Team USA advancing to the quarterfinals of the Summer Olympics. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss the biggest threat to the USA capturing the gold medal, plus give their impressions from the first week of the Paris Games. Also, who's the GOAT of USA Men's Basketball?

LeBron James and Coco Gauff have been voted by their fellow Olympians to be the Team USA flag-bearers at the opening ceremony on Friday in Paris. Allie Clifton, Mike Bresnahan, and Khobi Price discuss what this honor means for LeBron's legacy. They also touch on the Lakers' quiet off-season and if they think that the team, as currently constructed, can sneak into the top six in the Western Confere...

As the U.S. Olympic Team gears up for the Summer Olympics, Anthony Davis has played like its best player at both ends of the floor. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan give their impressions of AD and his role on this team and how it's different than what he does every night with the Lakers. Plus, could we see any more Lakers roster moves before training camp?

 A number of Lakers are back on the court getting ready for some off-season basketball. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss the Team USA roster ahead of the Paris Olympics, and what roles LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play. Plus, they look ahead to the Lakers Summer League squad tipping off in Las Vegas and the expectations for draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James.