After starting slowly and struggling defensively early on, the Lakers got back on track with a win over the Hornets, moving to 8-3 on the season. Pete and Darius discuss the game, highlighting the team’s defensive struggles to start out, Luka setting the tone offensively, Austin Reaves making his return, and Marcus Smart’s defensive playmaking in the 2nd hal ... Show More
Jan 21
Denver Has a Luka Problem
The Lakers started their road trip with a great win over the Nuggets, changing up their defense in the 2nd half to stymie Denver’s hot shooting. Pete and Darius discuss the game, the defensive adjustment that changed the game, Luka’s fantastic overall game and the problems he pos ... Show More
39m 6s
Feb 2025
Luka's Lakers Debut! What To Watch For, Mark Williams Trade Fallout
<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
59m 50s
Feb 2021
Julius Randle (featuring Kevin Love)
Julius Randle is known league wide as someone who doesn't take plays off, a tireless worker, and a very underrated player. But that last narrative might be changing a bit this year as he is enjoying the finest season of his career, leading the Knicks to a surprising 6th seed posi ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2025
Alex Caruso on the State of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Plus Trey Murphy’s Experience Playing the New Lakers
<p>On this week’s episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three’ we welcome Alex Caruso of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Trey Murphy III of the New Orleans Pelicans. To start the episode, Trey shares what it was like facing the Los Angeles Lakers with Luka Doncic for the first time and ... Show More
1h 15m