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The Lakers lost their preseason opener to the Brooklyn Nets 123-97 but who cares! Lakers fans got to unwrap their first gift of the offseason with strong performances by Malik Monk and Kendrick Nunn. The LNLS crew discuss the new Lakers supporting cast and news around the NBA on this first episode of the 2021-2022 NBA season. Enjoy!

We made it to 100 episodes! Join us as Ricky, Danny, and Kwame reminisce about the road to 100 podcast episodes and all the memorable moments along the way. Good guests, good segments, GOOD CONTENT.

Rondo is BACK w/ the Lakeshow! Omar, Danny, and Kwame react to Playoff Doe's return to the Purple and Gold and evaluate the roster's strengths and weaknesses heading into next season. BONUS: We talk Zach Lavine's signing to Klutch Sports and what that could mean for his future with the Bulls.

On this episode, Ricky, Danny, Kwame, and Omar react to The Athletic's top-125 list and answer some of your Lakers mailbag questions. Thank you everyone who sent in questions, really appreciate y’all!. Enjoy! 

On this episode, Omar makes his LNLS debut as he and Ricky react to the new look Lakers. We talk Russell Westbrook's new role, defensive expectations, and who should start and close games. Enjoy!

On today's episode Danny is joined by Ben Aziz to talk about tonight's NBA Draft. Danny and Ben play GM for the 14 lottery teams then take a deep dive into draft including what the Lakers are going to do with the 22nd pick. The duo also highlight a few hidden gems in the draft that might fall into teams laps come draft night.About our guest: Benny Aziz, Bay Area native, is the founder of Marcy Avenue Co. and founding partner of Le Court he is also a former executive with the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings

Well, that was unexpected...or was it? Doesn't matter. The Los Angeles Lakers have been eliminated from the playoffs...in the 1st round by the Phoenix Suns. Danny joins Ricky for an in-person End Of Season episode. Enjoy!

Game 3 gave us glimpses of the Lakers' full potential as Lebron James and Anthony Davis used the 3rd quarter as their play yard on the way to a 109-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Ricky, Danny, Kwame, and Alen discuss the team's win and all the stories that came with it. Enjoy!

The NBA season is over and The Los Angeles Lakers are back to defend their title. But first, they must take care of the Golden State Warriors as an appetizer that comes with falling to the 7th seed. On this episode, Ricky, Danny, and Kwame link up to discuss the Lakers Warriors 7/8 matchup and look ahead to a potential matchup against the Suns. We wrap up the show by recapping the Kwame Brown news that's dominated the past 72 hours.Let's get this B2B! Enjoy!

On this episode we recap the Lakers 110 -101 win over the Raptors as the team tries to tread water in the West standings without Lebron and AD. Marc Gasol put together a strong performance after voicing his feelings about his changing role on the roster after the Lakers acquired Andre Drummond. Speaking of Drumm, we talk about the big man's potential impact and who ideally should be starting once the Lakers are at full strength. Also discussed is the Ben McLemore signing and what Laker Nation can expect from the dynamic 3 pt specialist. Enjoy!

Ricky, Danny and Kwame come to you before Laker v. Nets tipoff with special guest Harrison FaigenTonight's Topics:Lebron James: Lakers need collect effort with Anthony Davis out. -Lakers NationsMontrezl Harrell on Lakers' approach for Nets game: "We're not circling it" -Yahoo! Sports"Have we forgot about KD, Steph (Curry) and Klay (Thompson) already?" -Lebron talks Nets trio ahead of matchupLebron tweets about making a music albumEnjoy!

The Lakers 6 game win streak has been ugly as hell...or has it? Ricky and Danny dive into the team's current state and try to make sense of the squad's mixed signals heading into Valentine's Day Weekend.Danny and Ricky also discuss which members of the Lakers supporting cast have stepped up in the place of Alex Caruso and Anthony Davis. Finally, the duo looks at key members of the Lakers roster and how they have embraced their new lives playing for the deepest roster in the NBA.Enjoy!

Joining Ricky and Kwame on tonight's pregame show is Ray Jarvis of The Gray Area Podcast.Topics:Lakers Nuggets preview Jokic vs Lebron MVP race Frank Vogel’s rotations All Star Game announcementThe NBA's stupid jersey and court obsessionBets of the Night

Joining us on today’s pregame show ahead of Lakers Sixers is Alen Ramic of Lakerside Chats.Topics:Doc Rivers, Sixers preparing for first matchup with LeBron James, Lakers - Yahoo! SportsNBA First quarter awards and a tale of two nets. - The RingerLakers & NEts vs. the others: Way-too-early look at potential buyout scenarios - The AthleticAnthony Davis Focuses On Overall Impact When Struggling Offensively - Lakers NationHow the New Orleans Pelicans Became the NBA's Biggest Disappointment - Bleacher Report

Joining us for Headlines tonight is Jonathan Hernandez of the Laker Legacy Podcast.Topics:Anthony Davis says the Lakers feel ‘pressure’ to beat the Bucks after losing to the Warriors - SB NationLakers Newsletter: Here's what we have learned so far this season - Los Angeles TimesFrank Vogel Not Worried About Lakers' Strength Of Schedule - LakersNationGiannis Antetokounmpo’s Fatal Flaw Could Crush the Bucks’ Championship Dreams - SportscastingBrooklyn Nets Have Their Flaws, But Can James Harden, KD and Kyrie Hide Them? - Bleacher Report

Join Ricky and Kwame as they get you ready for tonight's Lakers Warriors matchup with special guests, Alex from the Laker Central Podcast and Raj (@UnWrittenRul3s). NBA Power Rankings Lakers Warriors Preview Is Steph Curry done competing for championships? Schroder's impact on Lebron and the Laker offense Bets of the Night Want to be apart of Lord Pelinka's Secret Society? Support the movement and donate to our show @ LateNightLakeShow.com

Writer, producer, and social media don Josiah Johnson stopped by the Pregame Show ahead of the Lakers matchup with the Portland Trailblazers. We talk about Lebron's first ring with the Lakers, the best teammate of his career, and Josiah's favorite pickup of the Lakers offseason. We then shift the attention to Josiah's career and how he navigates his career as a writer/producer for some of your favorite shows and being one of Twitter's most influential accounts. Great interview, enjoy!

Reigning WNBA Champion and #1 pick in the 2015 WNBA draft, Jewell Loyd joins Ricky and Danny on Late Night Lake Show to talk all things hoops. From winning multiple gold medals with Team USA to exchanging DMs and almost passing out during a private workout with Kobe Bryant, Jewell's stories are the ones to be told. The Champ also opens up about the challenges she faced during her professional career — from her first humbling experience on the court, to not going back into a Finals game, she dishes on it all.Amazing convo with Jewell. Enjoy!

Joining Ricky and Danny on this episode is professional 2k athlete ZaeBucks of Mavs Gaming. Zae takes us behind the scenes of his life as a professional video gamer by breaking down his journey from his cousin's couch, to 1st round pick in the 2k League, all the way to getting traded and having to move from Charlotte to Dallas, TX...in real life! Really fun and insightful convo with Zae.After the break Zae gives us his outlook on the upcoming NBA season and how he thinks his Milwaukee Bucks will fare in a make or break year for the team and Giannis. Enjoy!

Training camps across the league opened up today, marking the official start of the 2020-2021 NBA season. Not all rosters are set though. Both Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo have yet to sign new contracts with their respective teams. While AD retuning to the Lakers is a foregone conclusion, why isn't it the same for Giannis and the Bucks? Ricky, Danny, and Kwame discuss what could be happening behind the scenes between the two best big men in the league. PLUS: Dennis Schroder has made it perfectly clear he intends on starting...do you agree? And the NBA Christmas scheduled leaked! Who are the Lakers playing on the NBA's biggest holiday? Listen in to find out. Enjoy!Subscribe to Late Night Lake Show where ever you get your podcasts. Powered by Crossover 365.