Lakers Nation Podcast | Los Angeles Lakers, Nba Coverage

The Lakers have a lot of decisions to make and on this episode of the Lakers Nation Podcast we discuss some of the challenges facing the team, the reality of trading Russell Westbrook, head coaching candidates, and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers want to interview Darvin Ham as their coaching search begins, plus info on Quin Snyder, Nick Nurse, trade talk & more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers Nation crew hopped on Twitter Spaces to discuss the Lakers' coaching search, which players should return, control within the franchise, the NBA Playoffs, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss whether or not stars in the NBA currently have too much power and what that means for the LeBron James-led Lakers. What kind of pull will LeBron have after the Westbrook trade last summer? Could we be looking at an impasse between LeBron and the Lakers? Plus we discuss free-agent targets, trade scenarios, and what it looks like if Westbrook declines his player option... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russell Westbrook removes the Lakers from his IG, Lakers trade possibilities, free-agent targets, the NBA playoffs and tons more as Matt "The Optimist" Peralta joins the show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers will have competition for coaches this summer, plus getting into trades, free agency and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We get the Lakers Nation crew on Twitter Spaces to discuss the Russell Westbrook trade situation, the Lakers' coaching search, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers have a lot of decisions to make this offseason but will any of them bring them back to contender status? Plus, some playoff talk and the trade market is going to be important for LA.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers still have a say in what they pay for Anthony Davis but this season had to pay more than expected... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's going to be a busy summer for the Lakers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actor Spencer Garrett joins to discuss HBO's "Winning Time" and what it means for him to play the legendary Chick Hearn. We get some insight into what goes on behind the scenes as well as what the future holds for the show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ESPN's Allen Sliwa stops by to talk Lakers with us, including why LeBron is actually helping the Lakers succeed by not committing to a new contract, Russell Westbrook's trade possibilities, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's going to be a busy summer for the Lakers... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers finished their season with an incredible comeback win against the Nuggets in overtime highlighted by a triple-double for Austin Reaves and a career-high 41 points for Malik Monk. Immediately after the game, head coach Frank Vogel was reportedly fired, and the night only got more dramatic from there with a tweet from Wayne Ellington. What a way to end the season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers (minus LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook) got a win against the Thunder, plus multiple articles came out that revealed a strained relationship between Westbrook and the Lakers from the early days of the season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers fell to the Warriors without LeBron James, Anthony Davis, or Russell Westbrook but Talen Horton-Tucker impressed with a 40 point explosion. Plus, the Hornets emerge as a potential trade partner in a Westbrook deal this summer... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers have a lot to figure out this offseason, including what they are going to do with their front office, decisions from LeBron James, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers fell to the Phoenix Suns which, combined with a Spurs win against the Nuggets, officially eliminated the Lakers from the playoffs. We have a lot to talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Magic Johnson didn't hold back when discussing the decision-making of the Lakers' front office... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The LeBron-less Lakers fought against the Nuggets but again were foiled by late-game execution. Anthony Davis played through injury and Russell Westbrook turned in one of his better performances but it still wasn't enough. The Lakers now look ahead to the offseason... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.