The Hoops Rehab Show

Lakers reporter Ryan Ward joins the show to recap Game 1 Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers. Kevin Durant missed Game 1 due to a knee injury. The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries explains why this might be worse than initially feared. How can the Lakers take this momentum they gained in Game 1 forward for the rest of the series. S

Los Angeles Lakers Pre and Post game studio host on Spectrum SportsNet Chris McGee joins the show to discuss the latest updates on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. What are Geeter’s keys to success in the first round against the Houston Rockets. Can LeBron actually win the first round series with Luka and AR. Hear Geeter’s thoughts on whether or not LeBron returns to the Lakers next season.  With it...

Live Lakers after show following a Los Angeles Lakers victory against the Phoenix Suns. LeBron played on a back to back at 41 years old to secure the Lakers home court advantage in the first round. Who should the Lakers sign for the NBA Playoffs. CP3? Malik Beasley? Lonnie Walker IV? Should the Lakers be concerned with trying to get the third seed vs the health of LeBron James 

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been diagnosed with a Grade II strain of his hamstring. This normal comes with a timeline of healing of 4-6 weeks. Luka has decided to seek treatment in Europe. Why did he go to Europe and not the USA? Will the expedite healing? Is there major risk with rushing back? The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac explain the thought process, the risk...

Luka Doncic left Thursday night’s game with a hamstring injury and now has been determined a Grade II (Partial Tear). How Long will he be out? Are the Lakers done? The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown the latest news and if the Lakers can stay alive until Luka gets back  Please subscribe to The Hoops Rehab Show and hit the auto download so you don’t miss a beat 

Howard Beck has been covering the NBA since 1997 and now is a senior writer for the Ringer and Co-host of the “Real Ones” podcast. Howard Beck joins the Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac to discuss the Lakers resurgence, MVP talk, 65 game rule, and NBA expansion/tanking  Find out if he thinks the Lakers have a legit chance to win a championship this year. Whether Wemby can actuall...

Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA through the month of March. However, their 9 game winning streak came to an end in Detroit. Can they finish off the season as hot as they have been? Victor Wembanyama has changed the trajectory of the San Antonio Spurs in three years can he actually win NBA this season? The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac explain why he might...

Lakers won their 7th game in a row by beating the Houston Rockets for the second game in a row. Have they figure out a winning solution that could net them a championship this year. LeBron is on a historic efficient field goal run that he has never done in his career. Does Luka have a real chance at MVP this year?  The Boston Celtics continue to dominate with Jayson Tatum back in their lineup and...

Lakers defense in the 4th quarter ultimately brought them to a victory against the Houston Rockets on Monday. The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown down why LeBron accepting third option has made the Lakers legit title contenders This is our 100th episode and we are full steam ahead into the NBA playoff season!  NBA Expansion voting is happening soon and it looks like th...

Bam Adebayo made history on Tuesday night but was it a better performance than Kobe Bryant’s? The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown the historic night and compare it to Kobe Bryant’s epic 81. Lakers are rolling beating two top teams in back to back games without LeBron James. Why making a move to the bench could be the ultimate flex for LeBron James’ career. Steph Curry...

Live NBA Reaction show with the Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac. The fellas breakdown the latest Lakers win against the New York Knicks without LeBron James.  What is the key to the Lakers recent success? Are they better off without LeBron? The Gameinjurydoc updates everyone on the latest with LeBron James' injury and Tyrese Maxey's finger sprain. What are their timeli...

The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown why LeBron James is better than Tom Brady. We also discuss the Lakers latest resurgence and whether or not this is real or fake. The Cleveland Cavs are 10-3 since trading for James Harden. Are they contenders or pretenders? We discuss the latest surround the Warriors Steph Curry knee problems, the Cavs Donovan Mitchell’s groin injury...

The Los Angeles Lakers have a huge problem on their hands and they need to fix it before it’s too late. Should Austin Reaves come off the bench? We know that Luka will start, LeBron will start that leaves Reaves as the only option. The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown why the Lakers should make a change. The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest teams in the NBA right now....

The Boston Celtics put on a masterpiece in Los Angeles against the Lakers and have completely changed the narrative of their season. With the hopes of Jayson Tatum coming back soon will the Boston Celtics have a legitimate chance at the Finals. Pat Riley received a statue in front of Crypto Arena yesterday which was the only good thing that happened to the Lakers. Where do the Lakers go from here?...

Lakers win a big game out of the all-star break vs the red hot Clippers. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have big games but LeBron looks his age. We dive into “tanking” season in the NBA and what Adam Silver will do about it. Update on Stephen Curry’s knee injury and when he will be back. 

The NBA had a new all-star format highlighting the world vs the USA which seemed to bring more energy to the court. That was lead by Victor Wembanyama who set the tone and had players like Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, and Kawhi Leonard playing their hardest they have in years. Does this mean that Victor Wembanyama is the NEW face of the league? Or do we need two? Dave McMenamin dropped an articl...

15 year NBA veteran and 3-time NBA champion Danny Green joins the show. We discuss the life of an NBA player dealing with injuries and how the rehab process really is. We ask Danny why are there so many injuries now and what is the solution? Danny Green gives his perspective on whether or not Jayson Tatum should come back this year from the Achilles tear. We asked Danny was the “bubble” the hardes...

Lakers lose again at home against the number 1 team in the league the OKC Thunder. Can the Lakers actually contend or is this wait until next year? What’s the latest on Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry’s injuries. How close is Jayson Tatum to returning to the Boston Celtics. How can the NBA all-star game and events be fixed? Utah Jazz are ruining the league with their latest tank antics. With footbal...

NBA trade deadline ended with Giannis staying with Milwaukee and the rest of the league to wait until the summer. Luka Doncic left Thursday night’s game with an apparent hamstring issue. How bad is it? Lakers got the best three point shooter in the league but will this help them contend in the West. Who had the best trade deadline and who had the worst. The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and...

Lakers reporter Ryan Ward of Sports illustrated joins the show to discuss Lakers basketball, trade deadline, and potential moves Lakers can make. We discussed the James Harden deal in full detail and what that means for LeBron James’ future. Austin Reaves returns to the Lakers lineup as they torch the Brooklyn Nets. Does he make the Lakers a contender? Where will Giannis land at the trade deadline...

Lakers get blown out in Cleveland! LeBron emotional during introduction by the Cavs. Will this be his last time playing in front of the Cavs crowd? Giannis officially demands a trade.  Where are the best fits for Giannis and who is going to make an offer for him. Will this be at the deadline or summer? Breaking news!!! Jayson Tatum talks about his potential return and when will Austin Reaves retur...

Epic NFL Championship Sunday today with two teams advancing to the Super Bowl!! The Patriots escaped in Denver and are now in their 12 Super Bowl. Was weather to blame for the Broncos loss? Should all bad weather NFL teams have a dome? What happen to the Rams down the stretch. Should have McVay gone for two at the end of the third quarter? The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac bre...

Breaking news!!! Bombshell new article on ESPN depicting Lakers Buss family drama prior and after the sell of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jeannie Buss drops hint that she wishes LeBron was more grateful. Jimmy Butler is out for the season with a torn ACL, will this cause the Warriors to make a significant trade. Austin Reaves injury update and positive news during the 8 game roadtrip for the Los Angel...

NBA reporter Mark Medina joins the show to discuss his career path as a sports writer and reporter. Have you ever wondered how someone gets their start in the industry? Mark shares his journey and how he started covering the NBA full time. NBA injuries are they on a rise! The hoops rehab team and Mark Medina discuss what could be the cause. Overtraining, too much skill training and not enough scri...

Lakers have now loss 3 in a row and are 4-7 in the last 11 games. Luka and LeBron seem to be the only offense on this team. The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac talk about the Lakers and the future of LeBron James. Will he retire? Does the new patch on the jersey indicate his future? New guest coming soon on the pod!! Listen to the end to find out