Podcasts about Los Angeles Lakers

The live audience stuck around for the whole episode to arrive at a pretty familiar question: So... how can we benefit from this?

This episode is... a lot. The guys talk about how they'd feel about this if they were Clippers fans. They discuss ESPN's reputation coming out of this. Raj sneaks a few minutes of Lakers basketball talk in, too, and they wander all over the place to try to touch on every aspect of one of the biggest stories we'll cover this year. Oh, and Q&A. They do a Q&A too.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons starts the pod by giving his thoughts on the NBA punishing the Clippers. Then, Charles Barkley joins to discuss the Clippers news, Jaylen in Philly, LeBron leaving the Lakers, and much more! (0:00) Intro (2:50) The Clippers get punished (22:57) Charles Barkley on the Clippers, ESPN, and more! Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Charles Barkley Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're live from the Lakers Youth Foundation Golf Tournament! Andy Kamenetzky is filling in for John, who's out on the course today. We break down the NBA's punishment of the Clippers following the Kawhi Leonard investigation and debate whether Shohei Ohtani should be shut down after striking out four times last night. Plus, we're joined by Bronny James, Robert Horry and Sasha Vujačić before Ice Breakers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA dropped the largest punishment in league history on Steve Ballmer and the LA Clippers by fining them and taking away five 1st round picks after determining that they did, in fact, repeatedly circumvent the salary cap.The league's report includes some stunning details and and Adam Silver's punishment has surprised many observers (also apparently including the Clippers), with how severe it is.On this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave react all of this news and offer their opinions on the situation, plus preview the Pacific Division, and what the Clippers' fallout might mean for the Lakers, Kings, Suns and Warriors.Join the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Anthony and Harrison explain the ways this might impact the Lakers but more than anything, are relieved that the league isn't tolerating such brazen efforts to skirt the rules.

Crosstalk with Mason, Ireland, and Mychal Thompson started off the show. Then, D'Marco and Andy Kamenetzky were joined by Greg Bergman for the show as they reacted to the big news of the day: The LA Clippers getting penalized by the NBA for cap circumvention in their contract with Kawhi Leonard. Was the Clippers just trying to "catch" the Lakers by "going around" the salary cap? D'Farr thinks so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The squad attempts to mediate a confusing Homie Helpline for Memo, who is questioning his whole life after a "well-built" gym bro's compliment left him blushing like a school girl. Between the sexuality awakenings, the crew roasts the Clippers for their illegal Kawhi Leonard payments and investigates why 88 million pounds of rotting fire debris is making Southern California smell like "rotten eggs".[Edited by @iamdyre ⚗️]Chapters(00:00) Don't You Know I'm Local(4:35) Chisme(6:57) Petty Police(11:02) Scrolling(13:41) The Weather W/ Concrete!(16:13) Homie Helpline(36:06) Don't You Know I'm Local(40:39) Chisme(43:57) Studious Foo(46:28) Play Ball ----------------------------- Experience the Culture: Catch Brown Bag Mornings and the rest of the network 24/7 on the Amplified Voices TV app: amplifiedvoices.com/podcast-brown-bag/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NBA has dropped the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers.Basketball Hall of Famer and legendary NBA journalist J.A. Adande joins CP The Fanchise following the NBA's ruling in its salary-cap circumvention investigation involving Kawhi Leonard.The Clippers will forfeit five first-round draft picks, while Steve Ballmer has received a $30 million fine and one-year suspension. Lawrence Frank has also been suspended for six months.J.A. compares the punishment to the Minnesota Timberwolves' infamous Joe Smith scandal and examines what losing control of so many future draft picks could mean for the Clippers.Did Steve Ballmer's desperation to escape the Lakers' shadow ultimately lead the Clippers too far outside the lines?CP The Fanchise and J.A. discuss the pursuit of Kawhi Leonard, the alleged off-court income arrangements, the reporting that exposed the situation, Adam Silver's response and Kawhi's statement following the NBA ruling.The conversation then shifts to much happier territory for Knicks fans.J.A. reflects on witnessing the New York Knicks win their first NBA championship in 53 years, the atmosphere inside Madison Square Garden during the Finals and Mike Breen finally calling a Knicks championship.They also break down Jalen Brunson's historic rise.Brunson arrived in New York without the expectations of Patrick Ewing, Carmelo Anthony or the superstar free agents Knicks fans spent decades dreaming about. Four years later, he's an NBA champion and Finals MVP after scoring 45 points in the championship-clinching game.J.A. explains why Brunson's size makes the accomplishment so rare, why his financial sacrifice deserves more attention and how arriving without “savior” expectations may have helped him flourish.Plus, Mike Brown's evolution as a coach, Karl-Anthony Towns' buy-in, Leon Rose's roster construction, Mitchell Robinson's departure and J.A.'s reflections on an extraordinary Hall of Fame journalism career.Support the show

Jared and Mo continue their season preview series with the Pacific Division, discussing one thing they are excited about and one thing they are concerned about, then making a prediction about the season, for each of the Warriors, Clippers, Lakers, Suns, and Kings. 1:15 Warriors 14:32 Clippers 25:15 Lakers 39:25 Suns 47:47 Kings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network!Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed:Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel.Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow        Instagram: @whatsbruinshowCall the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy)We are also on YouTube HEREGet Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HEREWhat's Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online's @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends!Subscribe to the What's Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.comEmail us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.comTweet us at: @whatsbruinshowWest Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and JakeSubscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.comEmail us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.comTweet us at: @WBwestcoastbiasThe BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley.Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.comEmail us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.comTweet us at: @WB_BearMinimumPlease rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on.

Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network!Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed:Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel.Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow        Instagram: @whatsbruinshowCall the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy)We are also on YouTube HEREGet Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HEREWhat's Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online's @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends!Subscribe to the What's Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.comEmail us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.comTweet us at: @whatsbruinshowWest Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and JakeSubscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.comEmail us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.comTweet us at: @WBwestcoastbiasThe BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley.Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.comEmail us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.comTweet us at: @WB_BearMinimumPlease rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on.

Enjoy the What's Bruin Show Network!Multiple shows to entertain you on one feed:Support WBS at Patreon.com/WhatsBruinShow for just $2/month and get exclusive content and access to our SLACK channel.Twitter/X: @whatsbruinshow        Instagram: @whatsbruinshowCall the What's Bruin Network Hotline at 805-399-4WBS (Suck it Reign of Troy)We are also on YouTube HEREGet Your WBSN MERCH - Go to our MyLocker Site by Clicking HEREWhat's Bruin Show- A conversation about all things Bruin over drinks with Bruin Report Online's @mikeregaladoLA, @wbjake68 and friends!Subscribe to the What's Bruin Show at whatsbruin.substack.comEmail us at: whatsbruinshow@gmail.comTweet us at: @whatsbruinshowWest Coast Bias - LA Sports (mostly Lakers, Dodgers and NFL) with Jamaal and JakeSubscribe to West Coast Bias at wbwestcoastbias.substack.comEmail us at: WB.westcoastbias@gmail.comTweet us at: @WBwestcoastbiasThe BEAR Minimum - Jake and his Daughter Megan talk about student life and Cal Sports during her first year attending UC Berkeley.Subscribe to The BEAR Minimum at thebearminimum.substack.comEmail us at: wb.bearminimum@gmail.comTweet us at: @WB_BearMinimumPlease rate and review us on whatever platform you listen on.

Byron Scott Says Lakers Fans Didn't Embrace LeBron James Because Of Kobe Bryant Love, Max Kellerman And LeBron James' Agent Just Did The UNTHINKABLE To Joel Embiid, Internet Destroys Stephen Jackson For Defending A Scammer Go to https://kachava.com and use code DREAMERS for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features Max Hooper, a coach whose career has taken him from Division I shooting specialist to some of the highest levels of professional basketball. Hooper became a viral name in college basketball during the 2015–16 season at Oakland University, where he took 257 three-point attempts (shooting nearly 45%) while playing alongside NBA draft pick Kay Felder. Since then he's built a coaching résumé spanning Brewster Academy, an associate/video coordinator role with the Bubble-era Lakers, an assistant and head video coordinator stint with the Dallas Mavericks (including a 2022 Western Conference Finals run and a 2024 Finals appearance), and most recently a season as head coach of the Texas Legends in the G League. Hosts Tyler Clark and Coleman Ayers dig into his full journey as a player, shooting specialist, player development coach, and first-time head coach.The conversation covers a lot of ground: what elite, high-volume shooting workouts actually looked like for Hooper in college; the "scientist vs. artist" spectrum of how great shooters think about their own mechanics; and the mental side of being a shooter — building the kind of bulletproof confidence that survives a cold streak. From there the discussion shifts to player development philosophy, with Hooper offering a detailed, practical breakdown of how he's applied the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) at every level of his career — from freelancing with college players to justifying and "masking" CLA principles inside NBA and G League team structures. He closes by getting into an underexplored topic for head coaches: how to develop and empower your own coaching staff, especially in an environment like the G League where the roster (and sometimes the staff) turns over constantly.Timestamps:00:52 — Pre-show catch-up and Max's job search update 05:56 — Intro and guest background 07:51 — Max's 257-three-point-attempt season at Oakland 12:14 — The responsibility behind a shooter's green light 13:20 — A D1 shooter's daily training schedule 16:33 — Adding randomness and decision-making to shooting workouts 17:56 — Why even elite shooters still use cookie-cutter reps 19:33 — Learning from Korver, Duncan Robinson, Troy Daniels, Anthony Morrow, Klay Thompson 24:04 — The "scientist vs. artist" shooter archetypes 30:27 — Knowledge of vs. knowledge how; shooting coaches doing more harm than good 33:48 — Building a bulletproof shooter's mindset 39:36 — Leading the person first (Jamarion Sharp example) 42:52 — The emotional side of player development 44:08 — Building the Mavericks' player development structure 49:34 — Implementing CLA as a player, then as a coach 50:43 — Finding the "appropriate challenge point" 52:41 — Justifying player development methods at the NBA level 54:07 — Mavs example: "Luca passing" vs. "Kyrie passing" drills 55:15 — Translating CLA into NBA coverage language 56:23 — Blending CLA with player and coach buy-in 59:10 — Progressive constraints: bingo cards and scoring systems 1:01:00 — Meeting players where they're at with CLA 1:04:22 — Should the defense know the constraint? 1:05:12 — Intentional CLA vs. CLA as a buzzword 1:07:05 — Individualizing constraints within one group workout 1:08:19 — The three levels of CLA 1:09:08 — Team-wide constraints with the Legends 1:13:11 — Trusting players to think critically 1:16:27 — CLA in high-turnover (G League) vs. stable programs 1:20:10 — How much time a head coach should spend developing staff 1:22:27 — Building an onboarding process for new players 1:26:42 — Coaching adaptability under fast-changing circumstances 1:28:20 — The head coach as "the glue" of the organization 1:29:25 — Empowering young assistants (shoutout to Sharon Dorsey Walker, Doug Levy) 1:33:39 — Closing thoughtsResources & Links:Free Resources: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/resources BAM Coaches Platform: https://platform.byanymeanscoaches.com/#/platform Books: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprint-bookIf you enjoyed this conversation with Max Hooper, check out these episodes next:G-League Coach of the Year, Vitor Galvani, on Why Player Development Isn't Linear, G-League Practices, Being Where Your Feet Are and Much More https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911095/episodes/19047395-g-league-coach-of-the-year-vitor-galvani-on-why-player-development-isn-t-linear-g-league-practices-being-where-your-feet-are-and-much-moreIndividualizing Group Workouts https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911095/episodes/19111270-individualizing-group-workoutsWhat Science Says About Shooting Through Fatigue https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911095/episodes/19032348-what-science-says-about-shooting-through-fatigue

The Los Angeles Lakers have just been sold for $12.5 billion, the highest price ever paid for any sports franchise in history. This blockbuster deal has sent shockwaves through the worlds of finance, technology, and sports culture alike. What does it mean when the most iconic basketball team on the planet changes hands under these circumstances? To understand the full picture, we need to look at who is buying, why they are buying, and what happens to a legendary franchise when its new owners are not fans of the game. Mark Walter had purchased the Los Angeles Lakers roughly a year ago at a $10 billion valuation, which was itself a record at the time. Josh Kushner, who runs Thrive Capital, one of OpenAI’s largest shareholders, called Walter out of the blue and made an offer. Within 72 hours, a deal was struck. The team was never officially on the market. Walter, facing regulatory scrutiny from both the US attorney in Manhattan and the SEC over billions in loans tied to his conglomerate, needed liquidity fast. The sale was as much about financial pressure as it was about opportunity. This is just some of the topics that Pirates Christopher Lochhead, Eddie Yoon and Bri Clark discuss on this episode of The Pirate Street Journal. Each week, the Category Pirates pick three headlines worth paying attention to and break down the category underneath. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   The Financial Risks Behind the Los Angeles Lakers Deal Kushner is placing the Los Angeles Lakers inside a vehicle called Thrive Eternal, a fund designed specifically for assets he believes are immune to technological disruption. This is a fascinating strategic bet. The Lakers sit alongside a portfolio stuffed with AI winners, and buyers of sports franchises can write off the entire purchase price over 15 years, generating roughly $830 million per year in paper losses. That tax advantage alone makes the acquisition a compelling financial instrument, not just a trophy asset. However, the financial engineering behind this deal raises serious concerns. The NBA limits how much institutional investors can contribute and caps team debt at $475 million. This is the inverse of the traditional private equity playbook, where firms minimize their own capital and maximize leverage. Kushner and his partners do not have $12.5 billion sitting in cash. They are taking on enormous concentrated risk, and the question of who their exit liquidity will eventually be points uncomfortably toward retail investors when their AI holdings eventually go public.   What Happens When Non-Fans Own Iconic Teams The Bus family owned the Los Angeles Lakers since 1979. That is nearly five decades of stewardship rooted in a genuine connection to the team and the city. When passionate fans own teams, good things tend to happen. Mark Cuban sat courtside and screamed at referees because he cared. Ryan Smith bought the Utah Jazz and poured money into player facilities, hired legends like Danny Ainge, and helped transform Salt Lake City into a genuine entertainment destination. These are owners who think about championships and community, not just cashflow. When financial engineers own teams, the calculus changes entirely. Ticket prices rise. Star players get traded to cut costs. Stadium deals extract money from cities and municipalities that can barely afford it. The priority stack becomes clear: owners first, players second, cities third, and fans last. The Los Angeles Lakers are now a hedge against technological disruption inside a portfolio built by people whose primary expertise is in venture capital and artificial intelligence, not basketball. Whether that leads to winning or just profitable mediocrity remains to be seen.   The Broader Warning Signs for the Sports Economy The Los Angeles Lakers sale does not exist in a vacuum. Across the NBA, a pattern is emerging that looks uncomfortably familiar. Team valuations have skyrocketed from hundreds of millions to tens of billions in a remarkably short period of time. Owners who bought at peak valuations are already showing signs of financial strain. Matt Ishbia bought the Phoenix Suns for around $4 billion by pledging his mortgage company as collateral and betting that interest rates would fall. They did not. He may now be facing pressure to sell stakes in the team. The S&P500 is up nearly 75 percent over the past three years, making wealthy investors feel flush and willing to take on risks they would normally avoid. But market runs do not last forever, and when the tide goes out, we find out who has been swimming without protection. The concentration of risk among sports franchise owners, combined with NBA rules that prevent traditional leverage strategies, creates a fragile ecosystem. The Los Angeles Lakers may be the most visible example of a much larger systemic stress building quietly beneath the surface of professional sports. To hear about the topics in this week's The Pirate Street Journal, download and listen to this episode. You can also read more Pirate Street Journal entries in the Category Pirates newsletter. We hope you enjoyed this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and subscribe on Apple Podcast / Spotify!    

Anthony runs through the seasons where the Lakers have been run by the Buss siblings, to compare them to what it was like when Dr. Buss was running things because a listener wanted to know how he'd grade this era. As you'll find out, it's been a bit of a mess.

A live viewer asked whether it's fair to hold Rob Pelinka to the expectations set by Jerry West, so Anthony explained why he thinks Lakers fans HAVE to continue to demand a lot of this franchise. He did this after wrapping up a conversation about the likely rotation and the assumption the front office made that he doesn't think will end well.

The Lakers are just the latest example of nepotism's typical impact. Because a listener asked Anthony to grade Jim and Jeanie's tenures, he runs through the last 13 years since they took over. When you go through the seasons in order and the processes that led to key decisions, you can see why the franchise has been sputtering. From there, he dives into what he thinks are the likeliest Lakers rotations for this season and answers as many questions has he possibly can.

Heading to the Island! On the latest ride on the Traxx, Scott & Greg go to 2002 for SummerSlam!  -Wild Card World Series -The last of the six year run of great SummerSlams -Could the Lakers win 4 in a row? -Crowd turns on Rock So sit back and enjoy the ride on this newest trip on the WrestleTraxx!

Happy Birthday Greg Bergman! Beto Week continues as Sedano, Kap and Morales are out and will return next Tuesday. UCLA fired athletic director Martin Jarmond. He is owed the $6.5 million remaining on his contract. Former longtime Los Angeles Lakers president of business operations Tim Harris will serve as CEO and AD of UCLA Athletics in Jarmond's place. Begy has his 3 things for the Dodgers. When is Will Smith's return? Will Ohtani lose the MVP to PCA? and the MLB will expand rosters, who will the Dodgers call up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geeter, Brez and Danny Green recap the Lakers offseason. Danny gives his Mount Rushmore of teammates in his career in the NBA. Then we play "Fill it Up" with some top shooters in NBA history. Catch all the Lakers action this season on Spectrum Sportsnet+ with the NBA app when you add Spectrum Internet and at least one Mobile line. Plus, get a free Xumo Stream Box for six months! This offer is a slam dunk (total value of $199.99). Learn more: spectrum.com/getlakers

0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome ... introduces the panel and dedicates show #264 to Lakers legend Elgin Baylor, the first NBA player to score 64 points in a game. 1:05 ... Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new Heat teammate in future Hall of Famer Klay Thompson.  The guys discuss this very important pickup and how he brings a winning mentality and still effective three point shooting to the table in Miami. 7:29 ... Jonathan Kuminga is the newest member of the Timberwolves and it's a huge opportunity for the "soon to be" 24 year old to finally reach his potential after years of frustration in Golden State and a short stint in Atlanta. 13:05 ... The New Orleans Pelicans have signed Bennedict Mathurin, the former Pacer and Clipper.  It's a team friendly deal that gives this "bucket getter" a chance to increase his value and hopefully cash in after one season in NOLA.  He'll need to improve his defense and passing but it's a reasonable gamble for GM Joe Dumars to take. 17:46 ... The guys all have three regular season games circled that they're looking forward to seeing.  Bruce starts us off with last season's Western Conference finals rematch on opening night (Thunder vs Spurs). 18:46 ... Next up is World B with Nuggets vs Thunder 20:22 ... Ross's first choice is Timberwolves vs Heat in both team's opener 20:49 ... Bruce is looking forward to Jaylen Brown's return to Boston with his 76ers in late January. 21:33 ... World B likes the first Pistons/Knicks matchup and reminds everyone that Detroit dominated the Knicks last season. 22:57 ... Ross can't wait to see LeBron James and the 76ers on their first visit to the LA for a Christmas Day game against the Lakers. 23:23 ... Bruce looks forward or the first head to head matchup between the last two number one overall picks (Cooper Flagg and AJ Dybantsa) when the Mavericks host the Wizards in March. 24:14 ... World B likes the Lakers and Timberwolves as Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards face off on December 16th. 25:23 .... Word Association ... Dennis Schroeder 26:42 .... Moussa Diabate 27:53 ... Pat Riley 28:32 ... Andre Drummond 29:41 ... Draymond Green 30:25 ... Luka Doncic 31:46 ... Alperen Sengun 33:06 ... James Harden 35:37 ... Bobby Portis 36:31 ... Wilt Chamberlain 38:14 ... Mat Ishbia (Suns Owner) 39:43 ... Karl-Anthony Towns 40:53 ... Bruce's Classic Card Challenge puts Ross and World B on the spot as he asks for them to say something meaningful about random players when he shows them their card.  First up is Shawn Marion for Ross. 41:55 ... Allan Houston 43:15 ... Dwyane Wade 44:40 ... Rasheed Wallace 45:58 ... Jalen Rose 46:54 ... Tony Parker 47:51 ... Hakeem Olajuwon 48:46 ... Anfernee Hardaway 49:54 ... Tim Duncan 51:06 ... Latrell Sprewell 52:33 ... Final Thoughts .... Bruce pays tribute to Russell Westbrook, who recently retired after 18 NBA seasons and was one of the fiercest competitors in NBA history. 54:53 ... Ross wraps it up and says goodbye TRT 55:08 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

D'Marco gives more of an insight on how Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett would fit along. What is the realistic expectation when it comes to the Rams this season? We also discuss the fake 49ers player who got caught and is going viral throughout social media. Is the Dodgerfication over for the Lakers? SHOP TALK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Bad News Comes Out For Bronny James And His Future On The Lakers, Blake Griffin Calls Out Lakers For Giving Bronny James A Contract He Didn't Deserve, Former NBA Player Reveals LeBron James Once Said He'd Destroy Michael Jordan's Legacy At All Costs Go to https://kachava.com and use code DREAMERS for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The squad navigates a legendary Homie Helpline after Charlie accidentally pays for his brother-in-law's "Hong Kong" hooker during a bachelor party that crossed the border into chaos.

Former Kansas Jayhawk and NBA veteran Scot Pollard joins Old Man Strength for a conversation that goes far beyond basketball.Scot takes us back to growing up in a basketball family, losing his father at just 16 years old, being recruited by some of the biggest programs in the country, and why Roy Williams ultimately convinced a California kid to call Kansas home. He shares stories from his years with the Jayhawks before diving into his NBA career, including the unforgettable Sacramento Kings teams and the controversial 2002 Western Conference Finals against Kobe, Shaq and the Lakers.Then we head off the court. Scot pulls back the curtain on his experience competing on Survivor, including the strategy, relationships and reality of how contestants can be portrayed once the show is edited.But the most powerful part of Scot's story came years later.Scot opens up about his battle with heart failure, the long road that eventually led to a heart transplant, and how receiving a second chance at life completely changed his perspective. He discusses the realities transplant families face, his health today, and the work being done through Pearls of Life to support organ donation, transplant education and families going through the process.From Allen Fieldhouse and the NBA playoffs to Survivor and ultimately fighting for his life, this is a story about family, resilience, perspective and making the most of the bonus days we're given.Old Man Strength is sponsored by KnoPros Remodeling, Jenny Farrell RE/MAX Concepts, Iowa Beef Steakhouse, and Revelton Distilling Company — LIVE from the AKC Andrew Downs Studio.

Some Lakers employees said how they really felt about Mark Walter's Dodgers people helping with the Lakers and kinda/sorta told us a lot about themselves. Anthony reads between the lines and explains why everyone there probably needs to go.

The Athletic did some reporting on the current state of things and Anthony found very telling about the people currently running the Lakers. He adds some of his own context and discusses why the Lakers should probably just hit reset on the front office after this season.

The #SanDiegoSportsCurse strikes again as the Padres get swept in Tampa. Is San Diego a legit playoff team? Dodgers step forward and backward. Angels hope for future. MLB Manfred vs MLBPA Meyer War of Words. Rams' superstars. Chargers' questions. NFL Cut Down Day Titans, Giants, Jaguars, Colts, Bengals, Panthers, Texans, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Bills, Steelers, Dolphins, Packers. NFL Sunday Surprise Decisions Steelers, Browns, Vikings, Giants, Colts, Panthers, Broncos, Packers. College Football Week Zero Headlines USC, Stanford, UNLV, North Carolina, Washington State, Oregon State, New Mexico, San Diego State. Lakers trade rumors involving Kyle Kuzma, Jarred Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and lawyers. Hockey Hotline Jets, American Hockey League. Plus, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Lionel Messi, SDFC, Scotland, Tom Cruise, Roger Federer. Got a question or comment for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, YouTube, and X. YouTube Super Chat donations go to the top of the list. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, August 31, 2026. 1)…PADRES BASEBALL…A TEAM IN TROUBLE “TAMPA-NIGHTMARE–A PLAYOFF TEAM?” 2)…DODGERS…RUNNING AWAY…CHASING TEAMS “STEPS FORWARD-STEPS BACK” 3)…ANGELS TAILSPIN “HOPE FOR FUTURE” 4)…MLB-UNION KEEP TALKING-NO PROGRESS…ROB MANFRED-BRUCE MEYER “WAR OF WORDS” ———- 5)…LA RAMS…SET ROSTER FOR SUPER BOWL RUN “SUPERSTARS EVERYWHERE” 6)…CHARGERS ROSTER CHANGES “MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS” 7)…NFL ROSTER CUTDOWN DAY “884 RELEASED…16-TRADES” TITANS…GIANTS JAGUARS…COLTS BENGALS…CAROLINA HOUSTON…TAMPA  DALLAS…BILLS STEELERS MIAMI GREEN BAY 8)…NFL HEADLINES “SUNDAY SURPRISE DECISIONS” STEELERS…BROWNS VIKINGS…GIANTS COLTS…CAROLINA BRONCOS-GREEN BAY ================ (HALFTIME–DIXIELINE LUMBER) ================ 9)…COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON HAS STARTED “WEEK ZERO HEADLINES” USC…STANFORD UNLV…NORTH CAROLINA WASHINGTON STATE-OREGON STATE NEW MEXICO…AZTECS ————– 10)…NBA NOTEBOOK…LAKERS/CLIPPERS “TRADE RUMOR…LAWYERS-OWNER” ————— 11)…NHL NOTEBOOK…WINNIPEG JETS/AHL “HOCKEY HEADLINES” —————- 12)…HOT HEADLINES “OFF THE SPORTSWIRE” SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER BRYSON DE CHAMBEAU LIONEL MESSI SDFC LOGO SCOTTISH FLAG TOM CRUISE ROGER FEDERER ================= #MLB #RAYS #PADRES #mannymachado #fernandotatisjr #nickpivetta #SAMADTAYLOR #DODGERS #shoheiohtani #blakesnell #ANGELS #artemoreno #GEORGEKLASSEN #JOHNMOZELIAK #robmanfred #MLBPA #BRUCEMEYER #nfl #DOLPHINS #BILLS #BROWNS #BENGALS #STEELERS #TEXANS #JAGUARS #COLTS #TITANS #BRONCOS #COWBOYS #GIANTS #PACKERS #VIKINGS #PANTHERS #chargers #justinherbert #MIKEMCDANIEL #JAKESLAUGHTER #rams #matthewstafford #pukanacua #SHEDEURSANDERS #dillongabriel #WILLLEVIS #kevinoconnell #jjmccarthy #KYLERMURRAY #lakers #JARREDVANDERBILT #clippers #kawhileonard #STEVEBALLMER #KYLEKUZMA #PAC12 #sandiegostate #aztecs #seanlewis #sdsu #jaydendenegal #jdwicker #ucla #usc #bobchesney #LINCOLNRILEY #ARIZONASTATE #WASHINGTONSTATE #OREGONSTATE #CALIFORNIA #STANFORD #NEWMEXICO #nhl #jets #DAYSOFTHUNDER #TOMCRUISE #SDFC #pga #livgolf #scottiescheffler #BRYSONDECHAMBEAU #ROGERFEDERER Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw’s Insider’s Group. It’s free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com

Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

SPORTS!Eitan and Kevin take advantage of Carl's busyness this week to talk sports. And there's so much to talk about.From Bob Iger's second swan song getting off to an incredible start with the Lakers purchase, to the potential impact of private credit on how teams are run, to Mark Walter's allegedly shady financials helping the Dodgers win two World Series in a row.It's a sports world, and we're just living in it.Join us!

With the final weeks of the offseason now on the horizon, the attention turns to what the big outlets think each of the NBA teams will do this upcoming season. And with that said, ESPN produced its Summer Forecast last week, which has produced, in many fans' eyes, some very interesting results. Most notable to Lakers fans was that LA was voted by the ESPN experts as the team most likely to take a tumble this season. The guys from the Lakers Fast Break go over the results and contemplate, with the roster looking like it's solidified, whether ESPN's thoughts are closer to truth and reality than to falsehoods and fictions. All this, and will the Buss Family drama and the ownership change hang a cloud over the Lakers' season? Is ESPN's look into the future right or wrong? Find out our thoughts as part of another great Lakers Weekend and the Lakers Fast Break podcast!The Lakers Fast Break is now included in the Top 100 basketball podcasts, according to MillionsPodcasts! Check it out today at https://www.millionpodcasts.com/basketball-podcasts/Follow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports or pop culture merchandise!Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more!Check out John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break⁠, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet!The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything.Presented by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakerholics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakersball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pop Culture Cosmos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inside Sports Fantasy Football⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lakers Corner, @DripShowshop, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SynBlades.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, I Got Next Sports Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Happy Hoarder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Retro City Games!

LeBron James just left the Lakers for a shot at one more championship with the 76ers, and JP Nerbun, Betsy Butterick, and Nate Sanderson use that move to dig into a question every coach eventually faces: what do you actually do with a player who has more talent, or more influence, than anyone else on your roster?They unpack why coaches say nobody's bigger than the team but quietly lower standards the moment real talent shows up, what goes wrong when a superstar joins an established locker room without any groundwork, and why the best programs have the hard conversations about fit before signing day, not after.Whether you're managing one dominant player or an entire roster of big personalities, this conversation will change how you think about talent, standards, and what it costs to hold both at once.Chapters(00:00) Intro(01:41) Would We Take a LeBron?(03:46) When Personality Clashes With Culture(07:52) Sport and Context Matter(10:47) Every Problem Player Is Different(13:49) Where Coaches Go Wrong Early(18:09) Committing to Keep Talking(22:52) Finding Shared Purpose(26:14) Coaching the Team, Not Just the Star(29:25) Individual Identity vs. Team Identity(33:57) Doing the Work Before Signing Day(36:32) When the Coach Takes the FallTOC 3-2-13 Quotes | 2 Questions | 1 ResourceYour fast-track to the episode's most actionable ideas."We say nobody's bigger than the team out loud, but when the rubber meets the road, we drop standards for the superstar."- J.P. Nerbun"It's not on the team to accept and integrate this new superstar. It's on the superstar to be intentional about developing the relationships that allow the superstar and the team to be successful."- Betsy Butterick"Let's just start with what's most important to them. Because oftentimes when we don't know what that thing is, we bang our head into the wall trying to fix these problems and issues that arise without really understanding what's most important to that player."- Nate Sanderson2 Questions for Your TeamQ1: Where have we said "nobody's bigger than the team" out loud, but haven't backed it up with our actions?Q2: If your most talented player joined the team tomorrow, who on the roster would need a conversation with you first, and have you had it yet?1 Resource to Go DeeperThe Captain's Class by Sam WalkerWalker's research-backed case that unglamorous team captains, not the most talented rosters, are the real common thread behind sports' greatest dynasties.Find it on Amazon hereKey TakeawaysStandards Slip First for the SuperstarThe Superstar Should Adapt to the Team, Not the Other Way AroundVision and Values Let People Bring Themselves to the TeamThe Best Programs Do the Culture Work Before Signing DayEvery Big Talent Comes With Someone Who Loses SomethingStart With What They Want MostGet the notes and tools:tocculture.comJoin TOC Coach - community, courses, and live coaching:tocculture.comBetter Coaches. Better Leaders. Better Culture.

Los Angeles Lakers writer Ryan Ward returned to the NBA Panel!

Justin, Rob, and JKM have finally reassembled and are ready to talk hoops and discuss what they think they know about the highly anticipated 2026-27 NBA season. Now that LeBron is no longer a Laker, has the front office built a team that complements Luka? Is reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg ready to take that next step in his development? Are the Western Conference champion Spurs poised to take the Western crown again? (14:00) - Luka's Lakers(28:00) - Wolves add Jonathan Kuminga(37:45) - Cooper Flagg in year two(57:00) - Prove-it-year Pistons(1:07:00) - Spurs Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fraud investigator Tom Gober explains the $17 Billion insurance scandal of Mark Walter, Guggenheim and the Dodgers. Mark Walter is the previous owner of the LA Lakers and current owner of The Dodgers and is drawing worldwide attention for shady insurance practices tied to his own business. Watch the Interview on Youtube for Visuals - https://youtu.be/iMFsoUeZdLIWant to See If Whole Life Insurance Can Improve Your Financial Plan? Schedule Your Clarity Call Here: https://bttr.ly/bw-yt-aa-clarity Want Us To Review Your Permanent Life Insurance Policy? Click Here: https://bttr.ly/yt-policy-review Want Free Whole Life Insurance Resources & Education? Go Here: https://bttr.ly/yt-bw-vault Learn More About BetterWealth: https://betterwealth.com Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to the Mark Walter Investigation01:33 - Explanation of Affiliated Investments and Insurance Structure05:28 - Concerns with Liquidity and Risk in Private Equity Ownership07:38 - Regulation Standards for Affiliated Investments12:06 - Offshore Reinsurance and the Use of Cayman Islands Accounts14:25 - Greg Lindberg Case Study and Historical Context18:06 - 2014 Complaint and the History of the Current Investigation20:16 - Current Risk Analysis of Insurance Carriers23:36 - Advice and Critical Information for Policyholders25:24 - Future Predictions and Potential Liquidity Stress Events26:24 - Closing Remarks and the Value of Mutual Insurance Companies DISCLAIMER: https://bttr.ly/aapolicy *This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not financial or legal advice. Financial Advice Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education, discussion, and illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice or recommendation. Should you need such advice, consult a licensed financial or tax advisor. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of the information on this channel. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information offered.

Today's Sports Daily is an interview with former Jim Rome Show producer and current ESPN LA 710 Host Travis Rodgers as we talk about his career since we last spoke (almost 25 years), covering Lebron for 8 years in LA, Luka's team, JJ Redick, the Ohtani Scandal, Rams being loaded and the favorites, golf, and much, much more.   Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers spent quite a few transaction cycles lining up this summer. Now that it's mostly over, Anthony finds himself wondering if this outcome was worth it. He doesn't think so; Pete does. So they debate their different takes on how this all played out.

On today’s episode, Jason discusses the ramifications of Jonathan Kuminga taking a lesser deal to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves rather than joining forces with Luka Doncic for more money from the Los Angeles Lakers, why it's clear that Jerry Jones is to blame for the Dallas Cowboys' ongoing Super Bowl drought, and the narrative that Shedeur Sanders could wash out of the NFL entirely after losing the Cleveland Browns QB1 gig to Deshaun Watson. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our special guest is Fred Wallin who joins Hacksaw to discuss the History of LA Sports Talk Radio. How good are the Padres, really? Have the LA Dodgers lost their edge? Dodgers' owner Mark Walter under the microscope. What is the truth? Sean McVay’s Rams are ready. Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers have questions. NFL Commission Roger Goodell discusses CTE studies. NFL Rules changes. NCAA Power 4 Conferences to ban NFL players. Former Duke basketball player’s mental health crisis. Roster moves with Lakers and Clippers. Plus, PGA, LIV, FIFA, English Premier League, and Red Bull F1. Got a question for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on Facebook, YouTube, or X. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, August 27, 2026. 1)…PADRES HEAD OUT ON THE ROAD-QUESTIONS-ANSWERS “HOW REALLY GOOD ARE THEY?” 2)…DODGERS-ROAD TRIP “HAVE BLUE LOST THEIR EDGE?” 3)…DODGERS OWNERSHIP ISSUES…MARK WALTER “DODGERS-COVER THE TRUTH” …1B-REVENUES…487M-PAYROLL …THERE IS NO FIRESALE …MADE 25% PROFIT ON LAKERS …NO ONE HARMED …INSURANCE MONEY REPAID …NO ONE CHARGED …THERE IS NO FRAUD …WE STAND ON OUR INTEGRITY ————— 4)…RAMS-CHARGERS…FINAL PRESEASON GAME…JIM HARBAUGH…SEAN MC VAY “RAMS READY-BOLTS QUESTIONS” 5)…NFL UNDER FIRE-HEAD INJURIES…ROGER GOODELL “CTE STUDIES-DAMAGING” BRITISH MED ASSOCIATION …25%-PLAYER DEATHS (6Y) …90%-PLAYERS DIED-ALZHEIMERS BOSTON UNIVERSITY …93%-AUTOPSY-CTE …66%-END OF LIFE-DEMENTIA 6)…NFL RULE CHANGES COMING “PERSONAL FOUL PENALTIES” 7)…COLLEGE FOOTBALL-BACK IN THE COURTS…BIG 10-SEC-BIG 12-ACC “BAN OF NFL PLAYERS” ———- 8)…DUKE UNIVERSITY-CENTER CONTROVERSY…COACH K “MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS” 9)…NBA NOTEBOOK…LAKERS-CLIPPERS “ROSTER MOVES CONTINUE” ———– 10)…LATE BREAKING HEADLINES “OFF THE SPORTSWIRE” PGA TOUR LIV FIFA ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE RED BULL 11)…FRED WALLIN – 790 KABC – KLAC 570 LA SPORTS – ESPN LA 710 “LA SPORTS TALK RADIO HISTORY” #MLB #rays #PADRES #joemusgrove #mannymachado #yudarvish #jakecronenworth #DODGERS #teoscarhernandez #jackierobinson #tannerscott #willsmith #markwalter #nfl #chargers #JIMHARBAUGH #MIKEMCDANIEL #rams #pukanacua #seanmcvay #ROGERGOODELL #CTE #lakers #clippers #STEVEBALLMER #jonathankuminga #wnba #caitlinclark #angelreese #PAC12 #sandiegostate #aztecs #seanlewis #sdsu #ucla #usc #teamredbull #f1 #maxverstappen #pga #livgolf #donorsillo #markgrant #fredwallin #jimhill #vinscully #jimhealy #chickhearn #bobmiller #xtra690 #mighty1090 #siriusxm #klac570 #kmpc #kabc #espnLA Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw’s Insider’s Group. It’s free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com

ESPN Goes On A HATING SPREE By Predicting The Lakers To Be One Of The NBA's Most Disappointing Teams, Stephen Jackson Removes LeBron James From The GOAT Debate With Michael Jordan For Joining Philly, Major News Reveals Lakers' Roster Expectations Go to https://kachava.com and use code DREAMERS for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve and John started the show with the Dodgers dropping 2 straight to the Atlanta Braves. Plus, the boys think that Jonathan Kuminga made the "wrong choice" in choosing the Minnesota Timberwolves over the LA Lakers. Then, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne called in to talk about the rumors that Mark Walters could sell the LA Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is happening inside Mark Walter's financial empire - which until recently included the LA Lakers - has the potential to blow the lid off the entire private credit story - if not the whole debt cycle. A billion-dollar loan connected to Guggenheim Investments is trading at roughly 73 cents on the dollar, a price normally associated with serious distress. And that's only where this crazy story begins.  Eurodollar University's Money & Macro Analysis----------------------------------------------------------------------------------What if your gold could actually pay you every month… in MORE gold?That's exactly what Monetary Metals does. You still own your gold, fully insured in your name, but instead of sitting idle, it earns real yield paid in physical gold. No selling. No trading. Just more gold every month.Check it out here: https://monetary-metals.com/snider----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Eurodollar University Live 2October 9-12, West Palm Beach, Florida40 seats exist. Application only.https://eurodollar-university.com/edu-conference-2026----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-24/guggenheim-loan-drops-to-new-73-cent-low-with-firm-in-spotlighthttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/mark-walter-s-insurer-to-slash-scrutinized-loans-by-6-5-billionhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-26/walter-s-twg-hits-back-at-fraud-claims-says-it-has-no-victimshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-25/guggenheim-investments-says-affiliates-may-buy-its-hard-hit-loanhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/business/mark-walter-insurance-dodgers-lakers.htmlhttps://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2026/07/22/338938.htmhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7522366/2026/08/18/mark-walter-delaware-life-filings-dodgers/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XIVC93rbOAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HnJHAsTao8https://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDUI'll also be active on Bravais Social - a new AI-centered social network designed for professionals and knowledge workers. The platform aims to bring together a wider range of tools and functionalities tailored specifically for professional interaction, research, and knowledge exchange in one place. You can find me here: https://bravais.social/profile/edu

Anthony and Harrison wrap up their conversation about Jeanie Buss (once again) suing her siblings. They answer a couple questions from the live audience to wrap things up.

The Lakers told us to wait for this summer, and that doing so despite having some combination of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic would all be worth it. Hard to feel like they've lived up to that promise now.

Jonathan Kuminga chose the Timberwolves over the Lakers. Several things had to go wrong for this outcome and multiple things can be true at the same time. Anthony runs through those things, then he and Harrison discuss what this means.

The state of things isn't great. Not great at all. Anthony and Harrison discuss everything there is to discuss in this Kuminga decision, then turn their attention to Jeanie Buss, who made her priorities crystal clear by suing her siblings (again).

Tony opens the show by talking about a big night for the Nats, and he also talks about playing golf with two kids, and then with Gary Williams. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about the NBA's investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and also about the Buss family feud amidst the sale of the Lakers. Paul Finebaum calls in to talk about players leaving pro teams to go back and play in college, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : New Relics “Dreaming Now” ; “Lonely”

Last week, the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers announced he was selling the basketball team for $12.5 billion — the highest price ever paid for a professional sports team. The deal has shocked the sports world and drawn new attention to a growing trend: Big groups of investors have been buying up professional sports teams as the franchises chase skyrocketing valuations. Today, Pablo Torre, the host of “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” explains the deal and how big money is transforming our relationship with the sports we love. Guest: Pablo Torre, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the host of “Pablo Torre Finds Out.” Background reading:  The deal for the Los Angeles Lakers valued the team at a record $12.5 billion, eclipsing the $10 billion paid for the franchise just last year. The transaction for the Lakers reflects the huge profit potential of major sports franchises. Photo: Logan Riely/NBAE, via Getty Images For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.