How Much Does Ayton Improve Lakers?

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss today's crazy NFL trades on day one of free agency, breakdown Jason Tatum's first two games back, and talk college basketball hoops from the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss Jayson Tatum coming back from injury, Ohtani grand slam, USA makes WBC debut, NFL moves + more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss the Hornets’ stunning upset over the Celtics, Kyler Murray teasing a possible return to Major League Baseball, and DJ Moore shaking up the AFC East as he lands in Buffalo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi ... Show More

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

The Lakers finally got back in the win column in what had to have been one of their ugliest wins of the season. But it's still a reason to celebrate. Also reason to celebrate? "I Love Basketball" has a new co-host! Sabreena and Raj (@UnwrittenRul3s) get into all the things they a ... Show More

On today's show, Christian and Jacob talk about the finalists for the Lakers' coaching job and how much Russell Westbrook really matters in their search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract ... Show More

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

Sabreena and Raj really want to enjoy Lakers basketball, but the present iteration isn't getting the job done, so the pair drafts their favorite Lakers who left in 2020 and 2021 who they would want to see on this current team. They also get into yet another dispiriting loss to Mi ... Show More

<p>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 ... Show More

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. to talk about the Cavs’ upcoming season. The guys break down if Cleveland is ready to take a step forward when it comes to the playoffs before diving into ... Show More

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons talks about going to Game 2 of the playoff series between the Lakers and the Timberwolves (2:29). Then, Bill is joined by Zach Lowe to discuss what-ifs regarding Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers' matchup with the Nuggets (17:56). Finally, Bill talks all th ... Show More

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Luka’s first matchup against the Mavs as a Laker, the 76ers’ season continuing to go downhill, why the future is a concern for the Suns, a historic turnaround for Detroit, a wild comeback for Minnesota over ... Show More