The SportsEthos Los Angeles Lakers Podcast

Exhale, Lakers fans. The worst news is off the table.  Join Ethan on a solo ride on the Hoop Ball Lakers pod to answer the obvious question: Where do the Lakers go from here? Could Andre Drummond, or *gulp,* even Blake Griffin be a potential option? Or will Kyle Kuzma, THT, Trez, and Markieff Morris be enough to fill the void? Ethan looks at what the Lakers can do in the starting lineup, their rep...

The Lakers are on a pretty weird run... of bonus basketball! JC has your Lakers report that's filled with overtime action and trade rumors beginning to swirl! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and make sure to  follow @HoopBallLakers on Twitter for all our delightful updates and goodies! Hoop Ball is partnering with the great folks at Manscaped.com once again! It's Lawnmower 3.0 season....

Lakers are on a 3 game win streak and it could keep going! JC details the big Nuggets crushing, the Lakers new rotation, a breakout game for THT and more in this episode of the HoopBall Lakers Podcast! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and make sure to  follow @HoopBallLakers on Twitter for all our delightful updates and goodies! Hoop Ball is partnering with the great folks at Manscaped.com onc...

The Lakers get back in the W column by beating the Celtics in Boston, but the story in LA is much larger than that. Talen Horton-Tucker is back on the court, the Lakers are hurting in the paint, and the effort is still in question as the fellas discuss what tweaks to expect in Frank Vogel's rotation going forward. KCP needs to get back on track, AD's adductor is a talking point, and LeBron...

JC recaps the unfortunate back to back losses vs Philadelphia and Detroit, but all is not lost, he’ll tell you why. LeBron is on an early MVP track for the first time in years and more in this episode of The HoopBall Lakers Podcast! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and make sure to  follow @HoopBallLakers on Twitter for all our delightful updates and goodies! Hoop Ball is partnering with the g...

On the one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's passing, Ethan shares his raw, unfiltered, emotion about the moment that none of us want to acknowledge as real. Ethan grew up on Kobe, so this one is deeply personal. We hope you'll listen and find some vibes with which you'll align. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and make sure to  follow @HoopBallLakers on Twitter for all our delight...

Solo pod time! JC recaps a great win over the Bucks, a dismantling of Chicago, KCP’s breakout game and more in this episode of The HoopBall Lakers pod! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and make sure to  follow @HoopBallLakers on Twitter for all our delightful updates and goodies! Hoop Ball is partnering with the great folks at Manscaped.com once again! It's Lawnmower 3.0 season... use prom...

The fellas are back and it ain't all unicorns and sunshine this time around on the Hoop Ball Lakers podcast! In this quick look-ahead episode, JC & Ethan expect the Lakers to reassert their defensive identity after an embarrassing loss against the Warriors. The Bucks present a (literally) tall task, and the Bulls follow with different challenges of their own, so the Lakers will need to be...

It's a pretty view at the top! The Lakers sit in dominant position atop the NBA, and heavy is the head that wears the crown as LeBron, AD and the boys look to keep things rolling. JC & Ethan are back to give props to Kyle Kuzma—you read that right—discuss THT's still evolving role, and spend a good chunk of time discussing LeBron's production, his legacy, and his becoming a Laker i...

Defense is finally starting to make its presence felt with the champion Lakers, who are riding high with the league’s best record, first to 10 wins and some really impressive defensive clamps. JC recaps the streak and also gives his thoughts on the James Harden trade and how it affects The Lakers SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and make sure to  follow @HoopBallLakers on Twitter for all our d...

On this solo edition of the Hoop Ball Lakers podcast, Ethan takes you through the Lakers' 7-3 start and reasons to feel fantastic about the way Los Angeles has started the season. Despite some questions surrounding effort and the Lakers continuing to experiment with the lineup, the Lakers still look every bit like the NBA's team to beat. Ethan gives you some promising stats to support the...

The Lakers are 4-2, but an ankle injury to KCP will again force Frank Vogel's hand to be creative with his Lakers lineups. JC and Ethan break down the start, how the Lakers can move forward sans KCP & Caruso (COVID-19 protocols), and what the fellas would like to see from this Lakers team going forward.  The guys also hit on some potential rotation tweaks like more Kieff minutes at the exp...

Solo pod time! JC recaps the first two games by highlighting five early things to be excited about this season so far, despite the opening night loss to the crosstown rival Clippers. All is good in Lakerland! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and make sure to  follow @HoopBallLakers on Twitter for all our delightful updates and goodies! Hoop Ball is partnering with the great folks at Manscaped....

The season is HERE and the Lakers are still headlining NBA news after extending Kyle Kuzma on a three-year, $40M deal that prompts JC and Ethan right into discussion. The fellas break down Kuz's new deal before being joined by Brandon Marcus of the Hoop Ball Clips pod for a crossover preview where we break down both starting lineups and benches, offer our predictions- go deep into what Trez wi...

The Lakers first two preseason games are in the books, and while some new COVID-related rules were in the spotlight, the biggest story was clearly THT. JC is here to break down the incredible results! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and make sure to  follow @HoopBallLakers on Twitter for all our delightful updates and goodies! Hoop Ball is partnering with the great folks at Manscaped.com once...

LAKERS BASKETBALL IS BACK! Fresh off a championship season and sprinting toward the starting line of a new year, the Hoop Ball Lakers podcast aims to mirror that purple and gold excellence with quality up and down the lineup. And on this episode, Ethan is thrilled to be joined by the esteemed Alex Regla !  Alex and Ethan gush on THT, dive into the 'Kuzma Komplex,' discuss rotations and the...

The Lakers are officially back in action, so Ethan and JC are back with a fresh new episode featuring Lakers Beat Writer & Silver Screen & Roll's Editor in Chief Mr. Harrison Faigen ! Harrison joined the fellas for an hour-plus to discuss his role as a Lakers beat writer, how he sees this Lakers team coming together, his most surprising offseason observations, and of course, his opinio...

LeBron James is freshly extended, Anthony Davis is signed for five years, and The Hoop Ball Lakers podcast is fresh with the flame with a very special guest: Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation !  Ethan , JC , and Trevor break down the Lakers offseason, discuss their most surprising additions, explore the starting and closing five and dive deep into the potential of Kyle Kuzma and what he could mean to t...

The offseason is a wrap faster than eager Christmas enthusiasts putting presents under the tree after Thanksgiving, and the Hoop Ball Lakers boys are here to break down the revamped LakeShow Lineup. The structure of AD's contract is the only looming question because Rob Pelinka has passed every test thrown his way with flying colors. The Lakers have beefed up the starting five, created real de...

The boys are back and Dennis Schroder is in the house!    JC & Ethan deliver the necessary free-agent primer show and discuss the likelihood of Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Dwight Howard returning. JC thinks Wes Matthews is in the bag, and Ethan continues to bang the Jae Crowder drum.    The fellas discuss how Schroder integrates into the mix, the most likely makeup...

THE CHAMPS ARE BACK! JC & Ethan hit the mics to preview the rapidly approaching NBA season. From next week's draft to free agency to the start of the campaign, it's going to be a whirlwind! The fellas take a look at the Lakers' free-agent situation, explore the market for potential buys (hello, Jae Crowder!), preview the trade market, talk unicorn scenarios and try to find a new ho...

The Lakers are once again NBA CHAMPIONS!!! Ethan and JC take you home from the bubble with the trophy, and there's no greater feeling than the team coming home with its rightful crown. LeBron reminded everyone to put some damn respect on his name as the best player in basketball, Anthony Davis' defense fueled this team forward, and the supporting cast starred in their roles for the Lakers...

ONE. GAME. AWAY!!! A 102-96 Game 4 NBA Finals Win has the Lakers just one more win from securing the crown. After an ugly start that saw LeBron out of sync, the Lakers were able to play  their brand of bully ball against a Heat team that tried to push them around all night.  Ethan & JC break down the Lakers win & look ahead toward Game 5, examine a potential Dwight for Markieff switch, str...

One team wanted it more, and that team was unfortunately not The Los Angeles Lakers. Jimmy Butler played a game for the ages, and the tenacious Miami Heat are starting to prove to be a much tougher out than previously thought. JC has your thoughts on the box score and what to look for in game 4. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and make sure to  follow @HoopBallLakers on Twitter for all our de...

Game 2 is in the books, and the Lakers are just TWO. GAMES. AWAY. from reclaiming the NBA Finals throne! Anthony Davis continues to dominate, LeBron James remains unstoppable, and despite an offensive performance that Jimmy Butler and Co. should be proud of, this Lakers team just looks like it's simply too much Heat for Miami to handle. Rajon "Vintage Playoff Bubble Man" Rondo stepped...