Podcast appearances and mentions of Russell Westbrook

The 2021-22 season has been, to put it mildly, off to a rocky start for the Lakers. They went 0-fer the entire preseason, then dropped the opening pair of regular season games, the second a loss to the Phoenix Suns, featuring a variety of meltdowns over officiating and a timeout brouhaha between Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard. Frankly, the team really needed a win, and finally got one against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, 121-118. It wasn't always pretty or textbook. Budding superstar guard Ja Morant (40 points, 10 assists) carved up the Lakers' defense. The ball still gets turned over way too often. Russell Westbrook remains very inefficient from the floor. And so on and so forth. However, there were also plenty of positives. Carmelo Anthony led the Lakers with 28 points off the bench, fueling a win that saw him pass Moses Malone to become number nine on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Anthony Davis played exceptional defense inside and along the perimeter. Russell Westbrook (who notched 13 assists, albeit against nine turnovers) and LeBron James displayed some periodic flash working in tandem. And the team looked on balance its best over three games, by a significant margin. To be certain, a lot of work remains ahead of the Lakers. Like... a LOT. But everyone knew going into this season that even a successful campaign would be spent as a work in progress. That's just the deal for this particular roster. Thus, it's important to play well and improve, but sometimes you also gotta just take the W and gratefully keep it moving. And on Sunday, the Lakers ultimately did both. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT ONE: Reaction to the win, and what stood out most to the Kamenetzkys. SEGMENT TWO: What's starting to work for Westbrook, and what's still eluding him. SEGMENT THREE: Thoughts on Melo's historic night, and how enjoyable his presence on the Lakers has been. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Cliff and Joe make some way too early conclusions about the Westbrook Experiment in LA. They also discuss Ben Simmons' plan (or non-plan?), Zion weighing in at 300+ and BR's NBA x Naruto collab. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sbr/support

It's the best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast! First Colin's top takes of the week on Ben Simmons as the NBA's latest diva act in Philly, and why Urban Meyer deserves a ton of credit (3:00). Then, Bucs Head Coach and Super Bowl champ Bruce Arians and Colin discuss the similarities and differences between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning how Brady changed the team culture (10:00), the decision to add Antonio Brown (14:00), and what Patrick Mahomes did during his pre-draft work out that blew Bruce away (15:00). Next, FS1's First Things First Host Nick Wright and Colin discuss what the Nets should do with Kyrie, why KD actually appears happy about the Kyrie drama (22:00), why Colin felt bad about Russell Westbrook's "villain" comments, and what it reveals about Westbrook's place in the NBA (30:00). And finally, The Action Network CCO Chad Millman tells Colin if his Bengals/Ravens and Chiefs/Titans NFL Week 7 picks are "sharp" or "square" (33:00). Make sure to Subscribe and follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Felices de que empiece la temporada, pero hartos de seguir hablando de Ben Simmons quien, ahora, parece estar armando un caso para insinuar que tiene problemas de salud mental para seguir cobran sus cielitos sin tener que jugar. Por otro lado, hablamos de los primeros juegos de la temporada y como se vieron algunos equipos. Los Lakers se dejaron robar un juego y empezar mal una temporada que ya venía en baja por el año pasado. Milwaukee le dio fuete a Brooklyn, dejándole saber que lo del año pasado no fue casualidad. Zion, Chris Duarte, Ja Morant y mucho mas en este episodio 88 de Malcante.

It's the best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast! First Colin's top takes of the week on Ben Simmons as the NBA's latest diva act in Philly, and why Urban Meyer deserves a ton of credit (3:00). Then, Bucs Head Coach and Super Bowl champ Bruce Arians and Colin discuss the similarities and differences between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning how Brady changed the team culture (10:00), the decision to add Antonio Brown (14:00), and what Patrick Mahomes did during his pre-draft work out that blew Bruce away (15:00). Next, FS1's First Things First Host Nick Wright and Colin discuss what the Nets should do with Kyrie, why KD actually appears happy about the Kyrie drama (22:00), why Colin felt bad about Russell Westbrook's "villain" comments, and what it reveals about Westbrook's place in the NBA (30:00). And finally, The Action Network CCO Chad Millman tells Colin if his Bengals/Ravens and Chiefs/Titans NFL Week 7 picks are "sharp" or "square" (33:00). Make sure to Subscribe and follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon jinx an ALCS Game 6 no-hitter and Jason celebrates the Knicks 2 and 0 start. The fellas talk Russell Westbrook having a better game in LA and Jason goes-in on Ben Simmons and could run the Sixers better than their front office. They start an Albert Pujols rumor after some breaking Max Scherzer news and have college and NFL Upset Specials for you! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Suns beat the Lakers 115-105. But the best entertainment may have come off the court. From a bench kerfuffle to Devin Booker trolling Russell Westbrook. Come for the laughs stay for the midnight slip-in-slide. More: GoPHNX.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Rob explain why the Phoenix Suns' preemptive attack on a yet-to-be released report alleging a pattern of racism and sexism by owner Robert Sarver actually makes them look a little bit suspicious, and discuss the notion that the Los Angeles Lakers' integration of Russell Westbrook into their offense is really an 'easy fix' or not. Plus, former MLB All-Star Dmitri Young swings by to share his thoughts on all the biggest storylines to come out of the ALCS and NLCS. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Mychal Thompson joins the guys to discuss what Mason calls the Russell Westbrook experiment? Does MT agree with Mase? Also , we continue to take your calls about how wrong John and Jorge were about the Dodgers? They should be ashamed to call themselves Dodgers fans! Plus Producer Greg has his topics ready for JUMPBALL and Jorge has a statement ready about his take from yesterday.

Verno and KOC first discuss all the issues with the NBA 75 rollout over the past week, including the most glaring omissions and the fact that it ended up actually being the NBA 76 (0:30). Then they give 10 first impressions from the first three days of NBA games this season, starting with Jason Kidd's poor showing against the Hawks (12:24) and Tyler Herro's fantastic performance against the Bucks (17:51), and moving on to the Nets' rotation issues (22:15), Evan Mobley's great game against the Grizzlies (32:12), Russell Westbrook's tough season opener with the Lakers (40:22), and more. Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Michael and Chris talk about the NBA's Top 75 team and rank their five best players of all time. Then it's a breakdown of Thursday night's doubleheader (Warriors-Clippers, Hawks-Mavericks), a conversation about when Frank Vogel should bring Russell Westbrook off the bench, Knicks praise, and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate about Lebron, Westbrook, the Lakers, snubs off of the "NBA 75" team and the latest Ben Simmons news. Ryan Clark joins the show and debates Stephen A. about if the Bengals are the NFL's biggest surprise and more.

Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate about Lebron, Westbrook, the Lakers, snubs off of the "NBA 75" team and the latest Ben Simmons news. Ryan Clark joins the show and debates Stephen A. about if the Bengals are the NFL's biggest surprise and more.

We got action. With the NBA season FINALLY underway. Snot and JP dig into the NBA's Top 75 Players list and what they've seen so far. They talk top 75 snubs and dubs, and the duo pick Player's to Watch because "why the hell not?"Tune in to the latest Dunk Tales for your weekend entertainment!

Bem amigos do Bola Presa, mais um podcast no ar! Hoje discutimos as primeiras impressões dos primeiros jogos da temporada 2021-22 da NBA que começou nesta terça-feira. Comentamos a épica vitória do NY Knicks sobre o Boston Celtics em DUPLA PRORROGAÇÃO, a convincente vitória do campeão Milwaukee Bucks sobre seu maior rival Brooklyn Nets, o triunfo do Golden State Warriors sobre o LA Lakers, que ainda não venceu com Russell Westbrook, e muito mais! No Both Teams Played Hard respondemos perguntas sobre a não extensão do contrato de DeAndre Ayton, mal entendidos em namoro, desejo de traição por tédio, etiqueta de paquera no Instagram e um triângulo amoroso adolescente. ... |OS PARÇAS DO BOLA PRESA| MOMENTO ALURA: Ganhe R$100 de desconto na Alura em alura.com.br/promocao/bolapresa São mais de 1000 cursos em dezenas de áreas que podem te ajudar a CATAPULTAR sua carreira ASSINE O BOLA PRESA NO SPARKLE E RECEBA CONTEÚDO EXCLUSIVO - http://tiny.cc/BPSparkle São planos de R$14 e R$20 reais e mais de 80 podcasts para apoiadores O BOLA PRESA AGORA É PARCEIRO DA KTO Receba 20% de bônus no primeiro depósito com o cupom BOLAPRESA e faça suas apostas CONHEÇA AS NOVAS ESTAMPAS DA LOJINHA BOLA PRESA NA CAPHEAD - https://www.caphead.com.br/bolapresa/ ASSINE O UOL ESPORTE CLUBE E TENHA 7 DIAS GRÁTIS DO NBA LEAGUE PASS - tiny.cc/BPUOL ... NESTE EPISÓDIO Carinha do Jabá - 3:07 Bucks x Nets - 7:17 Knicks x Celtics - 24:42 Lakers x Warriors - 39:00 Maldição Bola Presa KTO - 50:47 Mais atuações - 52:55 Momento Alura - 1:03:35 Both Teams Played Hard - 1:05:17

This week Jermaine caught up with Sommelier, Wine Merchant and friend of the show Derrick Westbrook. In this candid conversation Derrick fills us in on what he's been up to since his first appearance on the show, pivoting during the pandemic, becoming an OG and much more!

Brendon Kleen (@BrendonKleen14) gives the lowdown on new Suns two-way player Ish Wainwright, recaps the latest comments from Deandre Ayton about his mood and approach following failed extension talks, then previews another tilt between the Suns and Lakers. Who guards Russell Westbrook for the Suns and can Phoenix capture an early tiebreaker advantage by beating the Lakers while they're scrambled? Subscribe to Locked On Suns on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3AtuiAX Locked On Suns listener survey: https://forms.gle/ooqUXLJbf1i5ZHxK6 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron James said that Russell Westbrook, like himself and Anthony Davis, shouldn't be worried about "fitting in" on the Lakers, but instead, as one of the team's stars, he sometimes needs to "stand out" and just play his own game. Pete, Mike, and Darius explore the idea of how Russ can best be deployed in order to be most effective and Russ' own role in making that happen. Then later, the guys discuss the upcoming matchup with the Suns and offer predictions on how the game will go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That the Lakers are and will remain for a while a work in progress is a well-developed story at this point. (Hardly uninteresting, but definitely not unspoken.) What makes things interesting is the scope of that work. One of the major issues facing Frank Vogel, his triumvirate of stars and a brand new supporting cast - balance. So many potential tradeoffs when it comes to potential lineups, or tactics to maneuver through a long regular season. Among them: How can the Lakers leverage their size (not just among centers, but certainly including them) while also playing a modern game, offensively? How much defense can be sacrificed in the name of generating more points? What's the right balance when it comes to Russell Westbrook and his traditional style of play? These questions and more run throughout the episode, all enhanced by the presence of The Ringer's Seerat Sohi, one of the most unique basketball voices out there today. It's a full on engagement in the pros and cons of Westbrook, the skepticism some have about how ultimately he (and the Lakers by extension) might fare when the playoffs roll around, and the process of being in love with the process, and why it matters that Lakers veterans LOVE them some process. Plus, a deep dive into the Ben Simmons saga in Philly, and we break down some of Seerat's work writing about HBO's Succession for The Ringer. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, with Guest Seerat Sohi (The Ringer) SEGMENT 1: Was Seerat on board with the Westbrook deal when it happened? How fixable are the potential shortcomings he brings personally? Conversely, how high does the ceiling get for the team if it works? SEGMENT 2: What's the right balance for the Lakers, when it comes to size? Can/should Frank Vogel sacrifice defense in the name of offense? How good is Vogel at doing that? SEGMENT 3: How the hell did the Ben Simmons thing break down so fast? How did so many smart people seem to make poor choices? Or was this inevitable? PLUS.... Some bonus talk! It's time to talk about Logan Roy, the kids and Waystar Royco! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg and Robert live draft in their NBA fantasy league. We're just talking shit and are joined by Seth D. to chop it about the NBA season. From who's the current GOAT, how strong is the Eastern Conference, the Lakers and Nets, Westbrook vs. Harden, unvaccinated players, and how good the Chicago Bulls will really be. Plus some bonus Purdue love with the Boilers beating #2 Iowa and hoop squad projected to be a Final Four candidate.    INTRODUCTION Welcome Back Thanks for subscribing and listening. Find us on Apple Podcasts on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Libsyn   BLOWING SMOKE/SESSION OF THE DAY NBA Live Fantasy Draft Greg's Team Strategy Early Steal of Zach Lavine Squad: Columbus Wrecking Crew Derrick Rose Zach Lavine Jimmy Buttler Blake Griffin Jakob Poeltl Anthony Edwards Lauri Markkanen Aaron Gordon Malik Beasley Alex Caruso Demarcus Cousins Lamarcus Aldridge Brook Lopez Demarcus Cousins? Robert Team Strategy Pick up Nikola Vucevic instead of Damian Lillard? Squad: Vucci Mane DeAaron Fox Jrue Holiday Jerian Grant Patrick Williams KAT Ja Morant Norman Powell Nikola Vucevic Lonzo Ball Patty Mills Cade Cunningham Derrick White Jonathan Kuminga Jamaal Murray Eastern Conference Playoff Projections Chicago Bulls Ready? Play in or Top 4 Seed Miami Heat? Trust Lowery Pick Up Indiana Pacers Stay Healthy Hornets vs. Celtics Lakers Is age really going to matter? Avery Bradley pick up? Unvaccinated Players What impact? Who's The Goat? Giannis? KD? Lebron? Who you got? Westbrook or Harden Purdue Upset of Iowa Purdue Basketball Projection? Title?   WHAT THE F*CK NEWS SEGMENT   THANK YOU Thanks for joining us this episode of All Out of Fucks Podcast! Make sure to check us out on Instagram @alloutoffuckspodcast, Twitter @AllOutofFuxPod, and our website at alloutoffuckspodcast.com, where you can subscribe to the show in iTunes, Stitcher or via RSS so you'll never miss a show. While you're at it, if you liked what you heard, then we'd appreciate you heading over to iTunes and giving us a 5 star rating or just tell a friend about the show

In Today's Episode Of The Sneaky Sports Podcast We Discuss Ben Simmons' Ongoing Drama With The Sixers, If We Should Be Concerned About Russell Westbrook's Fit With The Lakers, The Knicks-Celtics Double OT Thriller, Expectations For Sophomore Studs LaMelo Ball & Anthony Edwards & We Wrap Up The Episode Debating If Derrick Henry Could Actually Win The League MVP. --- --- --- Hosts: Ben, Frank, Nick --- --- --- Follow Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sneakysport... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sneakysportsp... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sneakysportspod/ --- --- --- Watch The Sneaky Sports Podcast On YouTube (Subscribe!): youtube.com/sneakysportspodcast --- --- --- Make Sure to Rate or Review The Podcast Whether Your on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sneakysportspodcast/support

Russell Westbrook needs to learn to be the beta instead of the alpha he's always been. Also, MATTHEW BERRY calls in to help you make your picks for Fantasy Football on week 7 of the NFL . We continue to take your calls about tonight's MUST WIN game for the Dodgers as they face elimination on Game 5 of the NLCS vs. the Braves .And Producer Greg has his topics ready for JUMP BALL

The 2021-22 NBA Season is here!!!Welcome to the home of all your NBA coverage, Host Alex Navas answers the burning questions. Should we worry about the Lakers about Game 1 and How should they utilize Russell Westbrook? Also, on today's episode Alex unpacks the latest in the Ben Simmons saga and drops some burning hot takes! 

On Episode 354 of Sean's Sports Stop, Sean reports the biggest news in sports and gives his unique opinion on everything going on which includes: the Golden State Warriors beating the Los Angeles Lakers (1:10), the Milwaukee Bucks smashing the Brooklyn Nets (2:35), LeBron James telling Russel Westbrook to not worry (3:55), Mykel Williams decomitting from USC for Georgia (5:00), Baker Mayfield needing shoulder surgery (6:25), Jonas Valancunias signing an extension with New Orleans Pelicans (7:50), Whitney Mercilus signing with Green Bay Packers (10:00), Deshaun Watson possibly getting traded to the Miami Dolphins (11:20), the NBA dropping players 26-50 on 75th Anniversary team (13:30), the Houston Astros thumping the Boston Red Sox to take a 3-2 ALCS lead (16:16), the Atlanta Braves shocking the Los Angeles Dodgers to once again take a 3-1 NLCS lead (18:35), the New York Knicks beating the Boston Celtics in a 2OT thriller (23:00), Trae Young saying the Atlanta Hawks do not get respect (24:45), the latest on Ben Simmons (26:10), and my Week 7 NFL picks (29:15) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seanssportsstop/message

Ethan and Richard recorded this Oct. 17 with beautiful intentions of posting for opening night! Well here it is for day 3 of the NBA season all the reason Russell Westbrook won't be a ideal fit for the Lakers and Ethan being right about the Kings opening night lineup. Thank you.

The NBA is back, baby! Logan and Raja investigate Deandre Ayton and the curious case of the missing bag after his less-than-stunning performance against 2021 MVP Nikola Jokic (0:30). Then they debate whether Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant is the best player in the NBA (20:38) and Raja wonders about the possibly muddled leadership hierarchy on the Celtics after Jaylen Brown dropped 46 points in their season opener (32:40). And finally, Logan recounts his experience at the Warriors-Lakers game and invites Jomi to air his concerns about Russell Westbrook and the new-look Lakers (38:50). Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Jomi Adeniran Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Westbrook had a horrible debut for the Lakers but LeBron James is not worried. It turns out Chris Bosh had a warning for Kevin Love that exactly applies to the situation Russ is in on LA.

Brendan Abban is joined by Rudie Henderson to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers championship viability with Russell Westbrook on their team. They also discuss the drama between Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. Then they name which teams they believe are the best in the NFL at this time. Then they round it out with their NFL Week 7 picks. Hope you enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, like, and leave a review!https://linktr.ee/Brendanabban​​​​​​​​​​Website: http://brendanabban.com​​​​​​​​​​Follow me!Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbbanBrendan​​​​​... & https://twitter.com/kbr_sports​​​​​​​​​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbrsports/​... & https://www.instagram.com/brendanabba...Discord: https://discord.gg/eVp5fkPxkYRudie's YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/Richboi619

Contenders such as the Lakers and Nets go down, while the Bucks and Warriors put the NBA on notice. First time guest GiftedxBlade joins Josh on the Dime to discuss the epic double OT battle between the Knicks and Celtics, if the Lakers already have a Russell Westbrook problem, and if the Warriors should be taken more seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a deep dive into reports that a Deshaun Watson trade to the Miami Dolphins could be imminent. The timing of this whole thing almost feels like the Texans are sending up a weather balloon to the NFL to try and see if a suspension is on the horizon. If so, that could seriously derail any trade talks. Assuming Watson does get deal to Miami, though, what does that mean for Tua Tagovailoa? Whether you think he has the potential to be a franchise-caliber quarterback or not, you have to admit he hasn't exactly been given a fair shake to prove himself the last two seasons. Later, Jason explains why the Los Angeles Lakers have to be feeling just a little bit of regret about deciding to trade for Russell Westbrook rather than Buddy Hield. Can you imagine what the Lakers offense could look like with the sharpshooting Hield flanking LeBron James and Anthony Davis? Scary. Speaking of scary, have you heard Jason explain why the annual Michigan vs. Michigan State football game has always sent chills up his spine? Let us be the first to say: Thank God for AAA. Finally, Jason closes the show with a very special Cleveland Browns vs. Denver Broncos edition of the Best Bet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

After a the Lakers' loss on opening night to the Warriors, we look into what we liked and what concerns us. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss the ups and downs of the Lakers' first game of the season and try to not overreact to one outcome. Plus, we celebrate James Worthy being named to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team.

Russell Westbrook's struggles on opening night should not be surprising considering some of the lineups he played in and how much he was (or was not) set up for success. Pete, Mike, and Darius debate some of the lineup decisions made and whether catering more to Russ' style of play will better promote success or whether, due to injuries and roster construction, making those changes would just be setting the team up for different types of struggles where weaknesses from other players get exposed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a shorter-than-anticipated episode, Anthony gives his analysis having re-watched the game. Russell Westbrook will get better, we promise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers disappointed in their opening night loss to the Golden State Warriors, but for some fans another disappointment came with a starting lineup that included DeAndre Jordan starting at center, as opposed to one featuring Anthony Davis at the five. It wasn't exactly a surprise, given the team's current injury woes that have thinned out the rotation and will limit coach Frank Vogel's options, but is it the start of a trend that might last the season? And if Jordan starts, does it matter that much assuming Davis plays the bulk of his minutes as a center? On Tuesday, it was over 50% of his floor time. Is that enough? Should we expect that percentage to grow over time, when Vogel has more choices at his disposal? What's the right figure? Meanwhile, the Lakers gave unexpected floor time to Avery Bradley, mostly because the team's defense was so porous along the perimeter. The CW when the Lakers signed Bradley was that his presence is likely temporary, holding down the fort until reinforcements heal up. Is the CW a little shaky? And what about Westbrook? What might get him feeling more comfortable with LeBron James and Davis going forward? A listener reacting to Tuesday's loss had an interesting proposal about Westbrook's fourth quarter playing time. Is he on the right track? Finally, the Lakers play two of the more intriguing Western Conference teams this weekend in Phoenix (Friday) and Memphis (Sunday). What makes these teams so interesting? How good could they be? HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon react to Opening Night #2 in the NBA as the Knicks win a double-OT thriller. If Ben Simmons is sucking the fun out of Philadelphia, why don't the 76ers just cut their losses? The Lakers can't try to change Russell Westbrook. MLB Insider Jon Paul Morosi joins the guys as both the Astros and Braves are now one win away from the World Series. Plus, the Dodgers are really missing Clayton Kershaw right now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon react to the rumors linking Deshaun Watson to the Dolphins and explain why Tua Tagovailoa should be furious right now. If Ben Simmons is sucking the fun out of Philadelphia, then there's a very simple solution the 76ers can use. The Lakers use of Russell Westbrook is alarming to start the season. Plus, the Dodgers' chances of coming back in the series just got even more difficult. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Does the addition of Russell Westbrook really make the Lakers unstoppable? Can the Jazz do more than win in the regular season? Does Chris Paul have enough juice to get the Suns back to the Finals? Will Dame ever get the help he needs? The Clippers, the Grizzlies, the Timberwolves... who will fall off? Who will improve in the NBA's Western Conference? All of that in this episode of the Heat Check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Rob tell us how all of their biggest fears about Russell Westbrook's fit alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis came to fruition in his debut performance with the Lakers, and the Odd Couple Crew debate the merits of a so-called frivolous lawsuit in this week's edition of Shop Talk. Plus, JR Gamble from MLBBro.com swings by to help address all the biggest baseball headlines in this week's edition of Foul or Fair. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

There is discussion that Deshaun Watson could be traded to the Dolphins and Tua Tagavoiloa to a third team. Good or Bad move? Also, there was a discussion about the Lakers last night and whether to worry about Russell Westbrook or not? Does he need time to adapt? We continue to take your calls about memorable Dodger Home Runs. Do you thinkGavin Lux is going to get another chance to play Cneter Field? Is it risky? and Producer Greg has his topics ready for JUMP BALL !

Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the Warriors' impressive performance against the Lakers and Russell Westbrook's struggles in his Lakers debut (1:15). Then they talk about the Bucks' strong performance in their win over the Nets (20:50). They wrap up by talking about Jonas Valanciunas's contract extension and a few thing that each of them are looking forward to this NBA season (29:42). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to NBA Today! Falling Stars in La La Land. LeBron, Anthony Davis and Westbrook- in a dud of a debut- fall to a sparkling Steph Curry. How can the Lakers rebound? And we stroll down NBA Lane to reveal 25 of the top 75 NBA players in league history! A special guest- a champion- joins us as we celebrate who makes the cut!

Rich previews the Browns vs Broncos on Thursday Night Football and explains why Cleveland fans shouldn't press the panic button with journeyman backup QB Case Keenum starting for the injured Baker Mayfield.    Rich presents this week's ‘Gorilla Glue Toughest Player on Planet Earth' award to Purdue WR David Bell who hauled in 11 catches for a whopping 240 yards in the Boilermakers' upset of the 2nd-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes. Shams Charania, NBA Insider for The Athletic and Stadium, and Rich discuss the lack of chemistry issues between LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis that led to the Lakers' season-opening loss to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, the Bucks' blowout of the Nets and if Brooklyn will see Kyrie Irving suit up for them this season as he refused to get Covid-19 vaccinated, and if there's any solution to the stalemate between the Philadelphia 76ers and disgruntled swingman Ben Simmons. (timestamp).   Rich, Brockman and TJ make their NBA predictions for the 2021-22 season for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and NBA Champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich recaps Russell Westbrook's less-than-impressive/pretty bad regular season debut that saw the Lakers lose to Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors, and explains why the Milwaukee Bucks still have something to prove to him despite winning an NBA title last season. Rich recaps the good (two dramatic late-inning home runs by the Dodgers' Cody Bellinger and the Astros' Jose Altuve) and the bad (horrendous home plate umpire balls and strikes calls) in the NLCS and ALCS.   ‘Brother from Another' co-host Michael Smith and Rich discuss the Lakers' chemistry issues with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Westbrook, how he would handle the Ben Simmons situation if he were running the Philadelphia 76ers and what advice he would give the embattled Sixers swingman if he were his agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. and Marcus Spears react to Tim Legler saying Russell Westbrook should come off the bench for the Lakers. Legler sticks around to discuss the Ben Simmons situation. Marcus Spears gives his reaction to Stephen A's top 5 NFL teams list. And Stephen A tells why the New York Knicks will get out of the first round this season.

Stephen A. and Jay Williams discuss if the Lakers should be worried about Russell Westbrook's play. They debate if the 76ers or Ben Simmons should be to blame for their current situation. They look back at the Bucks beating the Nets, and ask if the result would have been different if the Nets had Kyrie Irving. Marcus Spears joins to react to Baker Mayfield being ruled out Thursday vs the Broncos.

Ben Maller talks about the opening of the NBA season with the Lakers falling to the Warriors and Russell Westbrook failing to have an impact, Too Much or Not Enough, Cooking w/ Roberto, and much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

It's Opening Night in the NBA! I chatted with Cole Huff from The Athletic about Warriors-Lakers and Bucks-Nets. We saw tonight that continuity matters. But, are we worried about Russell Westbrook? Do we just stay the course with the Lakers? Why Anthony Davis looks awesome. What did we think of the Warriors tonight? Then, we chat about the Bucks. Jordan Nwora looks great, Jrue Holiday looks great, and Giannis looks like he's going to destroy worlds. On top of it, the Nets are also just going to take some time but Kevin Durant remains incredible. We finish on rookie extensions. We chat about the Deandre Ayton lack of extension, followed by some thoughts on Jaren Jackson Jr., Mikal Bridges, and Kevin Huerter. Finally, Marvin Bagley III's reps threw down the gauntlet on the Kings. Some thoughts on his career so far and where it goes from here. What is the best outcome? Why this has been a bad situation for everyone involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we go! The Lakers finally played a game that counts. So how did the new LeBron James/Anthony Davis/Russell Westbrook era kick off? Not so hot. On the surface, a 121-114 loss to the Warriors doesn't seem *that* terrible, but once you break down the particulars, there was a lot to be concerned about. There was the defense, which fell apart badly over the second half. There were turnovers. There was sub-50 percent shooting from the free throw line. And there was Westbrook, whose Laker debut was pretty disastrous all around. (The potential reasons for this inauspiciousness are both fascinating and, frankly, human.) To be clear, there were also some bright spots. Kent Bazemore played great defense against Steph Curry. The offense was at times quite overwhelming. And LeBron and AD looked like... well... LeBron and AD. But in all, this start marked exactly what this veteran team has promised it would be: A work very much in progress. Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: What went wrong during the loss... most notably, the defense. SEGMENT 2: What was more promising. Kent Bazemore's defense, and the performances from LeBron and AD. SEGMENT 3: Westbrook. What the hell happened? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers dropped their season opener to the Warriors 121-114 in a game that saw LeBron and Anthony Davis score and defend well, but none of their teammates really have a positive night on either side of the ball. Pete and Darius breakdown the game, focusing on LeBron and AD's strong nights, how the big starting lineup fared, some of the team's defensive struggles, and how injuries forced some really ill-fitting lineups onto the floor. Later, the guys discuss Russell Westbrook's rough night and how a convergence of his own limitations and the groupings he played with contributed to his struggles. Visit https://www.tickpick.com/lfr to save $10 on your first order of tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Lefkoe tells Dan that now Lebron has his general in Westbrook. Adam says that he would rather interview Kyrie Irving over Ben Simmons. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com