logo
episode-header-image
Jul 3
26m 24s

How Much Does Ayton Improve Lakers?

ESPN, TONY KORNHEISER, MICHAEL WILBON
About this episode
Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss the Lakers, Clayton Kershaw, and the Gold Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
Up next
Aug 22
Drama in the Big Apple?
Frank Isola and Pablo Torre break down the quarterback controversy in New York, dive into the latest on Bill Belichick, and tackle everything else making headlines around the leagues.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
24m 13s
Aug 21
Most Intriguing Storylines in the NFL
Mina Kimes and Frank Isola discuss the NFL, Jim Harbaugh, and Shohei Ohtani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
24m 9s
Aug 1
Cowboys Chaos: Micah Parsons Demands Trade
Frank Isola and Mina Kimes discuss Micah Parsons' trade request from the Cowboys, NFL preseason and Mikal Bridges' contract extension with the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
24m 7s
Recommended Episodes
May 1
Round 1 Winds Down: Lakers Eliminated, Game 6 Previews, and More With Michael Pina
Zach is joined by Michael Pina to discuss the end of the road for a few teams, starting with the Lakers’ loss to the Wolves (1:05). Next, they look ahead to Game 6 between the Warriors and Rockets (31:52), as well as the second-round series between the Pacers and Cavs (48:47). La ... Show More
1h 42m
Mar 2023
Tim MacMahon
Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon look at the play-in race in the West amidst the Mavs' struggles and LeBron's return. Plus, they offer a broad look at the All-NBA picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
1h 27m
Dec 2024
The Depressing Lakers, Trae Vs. NY, and Our Loves and Loathes of the Week
Verno and Jacoby discuss Ja Morant’s ejection, Jonathan Kuminga’s performance in the Warriors win, and their excitement for the knockout stage of the NBA Cup next week (01:12). They then dive into the teams (11:20), players (31:40), and things (42:18) they loved and loathed this ... Show More
58m 31s
Jun 2017
6/2/17 - Game Recap: MIA 7, ARI 5
D-backs manager Torey Lovullo and starting pitcher Patrick Corbin talk about their 7-5 loss to the Marlins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po ... Show More
7m 46s
Mar 2025
AD Returns, Concern For Lakers? + Suns Winning Something Or Nothing?
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk the release of MacMahon’s new book, Anthony Davis returning for the Mavs, if the Suns’ win streak is something or nothing, the amount of concern for the Lakers’ struggles of late, the battle for the Play-In ... Show More
56m 58s
Jun 2023
Jeff Van Gundy and Bobby Marks
Zach and Jeff Van Gundy break down Denver's win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and look ahead to Game 4. Then (44:10) ESPN's Bobby Marks joins to detail the Chris Paul situation in Phoenix, plus other offseason rumblings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad ... Show More
1h 20m
Mar 2025
Hour 2: L.A. Confidential
On the second hour of First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and Monica McNutt discuss if the Clippers or Lakers will make a deeper run in the playoffs. Next, Coach Seth Greenberg and Joe Fortenbaugh join the show to talk about Cooper Flagg and if he is considered an all ... Show More
47m 6s
May 2024
Why the Magic Are Actually Ahead of Schedule and a Knicks-Pacers Preview. Plus, Can Anthony Edwards Be the Best Player in the NBA? | Real Ones
Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss the somewhat anticlimactic Game 7 between Orlando and Cleveland, what the series highlighted about both teams, and how the Magic can take the next step (1:03). Next, they preview the upcoming Knicks-Pacers matchup and what each team needs to do to ... Show More
1h 17m
Feb 2025
Luka's Lakers Debut! What To Watch For, Mark Williams Trade Fallout
On this episode of the Lakers Nation Podcast, Trevor Lane discusses what to watch for tonight in Luke Doncic's Lakers debut, the terrible statement put out by Mavs ownership and what it means for Luka, Austin Reaves' big performance against the Pacers, the Mark Williams trade tha ... Show More
59m 50s
Mar 2024
The Unfair Michael Jordan–Anthony Edwards Comparisons and Adam Silver’s Legacy as an NBA Commissioner | Real Ones
Logan and Howard discuss Anthony Edwards’s improved game this season, the rampant Michael Jordan comparisons, and why there can never be another MJ (3:00). Next, they unpack NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s recent comments about the All-Star game, and what the state of those festiv ... Show More
1h 10m