Purple Blood Lakers Podcast

Luka returns, drops 44, 12, and 6. The Lakers get the victory with contributions from AR, Smart, and Jake. Meanwhile, THE DODGERS WIN THE BEST GAME 7 IN THE BEST WORLD SERIES EVER!!!!!!!!!! Dave Roberts for MVP!!!

Austin Reeves saved the lakers from a potentially devastating loss with a last second shot that adds credence to his all-star status. Supported by the entire roster (or what remained thereof), including hot shooting from Jake n Bake, another solid outing from Dominayton, solid rebounding and passing from Vando, and a reminder that Dalton Knecht is a baller.

In a battle defined by injuries, the level of basketball play was not worth the price of admission, outside of Austin Reeves 41, also marred by 8 turnovers.

Austin Reeves goes nuts for 51 points and the Lakers shock the Sacramento Kings, winning without Lebron nor Luka. Full team contributions made this a happy vibe game. It was tough throughout, but the Lakers really kept fighting.

Lead by Luka's 49, the Lakers eek out a surprising victory over last year's Conference Finalist, the Minnesota Timberwolves, featuring contributions from the entire team.

The Lakers laid a stink bomb in Game 1. Extremely disappointing.

We discuss Lebron's opt-in (or was it out?), the latest free agency signings around the league, the Lakers signing of young prospects, and the availability of DeAndre Ayton, who we like. But more importantly, Donna Who is Always Wright is back!!!

We go through the Lakers season and playoff loss. We give Rob Pelinka specific instructions on what NOT to do, we evaluate players in terms of who stays, we look at the Dallas Mavericks' lucky draw, and we make a prediction for next season.

In this episode of the Purple Blood Lakers Podcast, we discuss the trade for Mark Williams, how it got rescended, and what that means for the Lakers future. We also discuss the game against the Indiana Pacers without LeBron. Austin Reeves and Rui played great!

In this Purple Blood episode, we discuss the trade of the...century? Luka Donkic is the Lakers future, and AD is in the past. We discuss the reasons, implications, starting lineup, bench, future prospects, downsides and we have a little fun. What do you think of the trade? Check in in the comments!

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 28 vs. the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers won the game again. But it was close. Bron needed to have a great game with AD not playing his best, and he did, with 32, 7 and 6 plus 4 steals. AD had only 10 points with 15 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 steals, and a worrisome, lazy 5 turnovers, Max Christy played less, in favor of an animated DLo, who went for 20, 4, a...

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 27 vs. the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers won the game against a great offensive team lead by De'Aaron Fox and former Laker Malik Monk. Bron had an other OK game with only 2 turnovers, 19 6 and 7. As Bron's usage goes down, Austin's goes up, which is good for the Lakers. AD went off fort 21 points with 19 rebounds, 6 blocks, 3 steals, and only 3 turnovers...

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 26 vs. the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lakers won the game against a team lead by the explosion called Ja Morant. Bron had an OK game with 5 turnovers, 18 8 and 8. AD went off fort 40 points with 16 rebounds, Max Christy played solid defensive primarily on Morant, Cam Redish turned in a helpful 8 points and 2 steals, and Austin Reeves continues to play hard...

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 25 vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers lost the game to a team that is struggling less. Having given us a nice game 24 vs. the Blazers, DLo decided to follow LeBron's lead and take the night off, remaining consistently inconsistent. AD had 23 points and 11 rebounds, spending most of the night fading away from midrange. He and Rudy Gobert, who has...

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 24 vs. the Portland Trailblazers. The Lakers won the game after controlling the last 3 quarters decisively. We played with energy, lead by DLo with 28 points and 14 assists, AD with 30 points and 11 rebounds, and the consistently efficient Big Body Rui with 23 points, 2 assists, 4 steals, 1 block, and 5 rebounds. Lebron James took the night off to rest...

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 23 vs. the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers lost this winable game by one point in OT. We played with energy, but made some bad plays down the stretch, particularly AD. Lebron James had perhaps the most impressive game of any 39 year old ever with 39, 10 and 11, and AD was right behind him with 38 10 and 8. Knecht gave us 14, which was nice to see. Austin rema...

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 22 vs. the Miami Heat. The Lakers lost the game to a much better team. Again, we looked flat and hopeless. Lebron James got his powers back, even made a 3 pointer. Austin remains hurt, so DLo started again scoring 12 points going 5 for 13. Big Body Rui had a decent game, shooting 6 for 7, but in 26 minutes his rebounding feel off to 3. Max had another g...

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 21 vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers lost the game after on the second night of a back-to-back in which we looked flat and hopeless. Lebron James and AD spent the night trying to get going, largely ignoring the other athletes on the court except DLo, who shot 8-12 and 4-5 from 3, but got very few shots in the second half. Austin remains hurt, s...

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 20 vs. the Utah Jazz. The Lakers won the game after competing well in spite of key injuries (Hillbilly Kobe) and illnesses (DLo and Cam Reddish). Dalton Knecht became a rookie again going 2 for 10, but kept us alive on the boards. Rui played 40 minutes, gave us 3 offensive boards, went 5 for 11 with some key tip outs, and Gave Vincent made JJ look like...

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 19 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers lost the game after competing well against the best team in the west. Dalton Knecht stayed consistent with 20, leading the Lakers in scoring. Bron and AD had 12 and 15, which will not...get it done. Bron had 5 turnovers yet again, but overall the team played well against an excellent team that looks champions...

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 18 vs. the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers won the game with new energy resulting from the insertion of Dalton Knecht, who lead all scorers with 20, into the starting lineup. The team won every quarter against an overmatched young Spurs squad, with protege Victor Wembayama still learning his way to greatness. DLo had his best game in a while. Bron had a t...

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 17 vs. the Pheonix Suns. The Lakers lost the game in a lackluster performance against a team that miraculously got to full strength in time for the Lakers with the return of Beal and Durant. After a competitive first half, the team got thoroughly outplayed in the third quarter and, once again, just gave up. DLo was finally himself, with the exception of...

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 16 vs. the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers lost the game in a lackluster performance against a team that essentially owns the Lakers. After building a 10 point lead in the second half, the team got tired and sluggish and Denver hustled, rebounded and played better. The Lakers deserved to lose this game. DLo couldn't hit the side of a barn, Bron got back up t...

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 15 vs. the Orlando Magic. The Lakers lost the game at the free throw line as Franz Wagner continued his assencion to star status. Dalton Knecht, starting again in place of an injured Rui Hachimora, remained solid with 17 points, going 4 for 7 from 3, Lebron James and AD had solid performances, but missed key free throws down the stretch and Bron had 4 u...

In this Purple Blood episode, we review Game 14 vs. the Utah Jazz. The Lakers got a win at home after against Danny Ainge's rebuilding team. AD was himself with 26 points, 14 rebounds and 6 asssits. Dalton Knecht, starting in place of an injured Rui Hachimora, looked like an NBA star with 37 points, going 9 for 12 from 3, tying the rookie record. Lebron James had another solid performance, getting...