Lakers Nation Podcast

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Austin Reaves Shines For USA, Showcases Playmaking Skills That Lakers Will Need Aug 27, 2023

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Team USA took down New Zealand in their first game of the group stage at the FIBA World Cup. While Paolo Banchero stole the show, Lakers guard Austin Reaves had an impressive performance in his own right and showcased some of the playmaking that the Lakers will lean on more this season. Plus, is it time for a starting lineup change for the US? Trevor Lane breaks it down...

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Lakers' LeBron-Davis-Reaves-DLo Unit, Don't Focus On Denver, Bronny News, Dillon Brooks Still Going Aug 26, 2023

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We get some great news on Bronny James, discuss the Lakers' incredible stats with a four-man grouping of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, and D'Angelo Russell and why we shouldn't focus too much on just the Denver Nuggets, Dillon Brooks still talking about LeBron and more with Trevor Lane....

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Lakers' Wings, Extension For Vando, Mamba Day & More Aug 24, 2023

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We celebrate Mamba Day by talking about what we take from Kobe, what a potential extension would look like for Jarred Vanderbilt and why it's a worthwhile investment, the Lakers' wing depth and more...

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Austin Reaves Recruiting For Lakers, The JaVale McGee Option, AD For MVP & More Aug 23, 2023

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We discuss Austin Reaves and his opportunity to recruit Team USA players to the Lakers, JaVale McGee potentially becoming a free agent option for the Lakers, the notion that Anthony Davis should be an MVP candidate this season and more with Trevor Lane and Sean Davis....

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Lakers' 14th Roster Spot (Usman Garuba?), New Look For Rui Hachimura, Team USA & More Aug 22, 2023

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The Lakers still have an open roster spot, could the recently-waived Usman Garuba be an option? Plus, Rui Hachimura looks significantly leaner (and with a different jump shot?), plus we talk Team USA and more...

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Team USA's Huge Comeback Win Over Germany, Austin Reaves The Closer! Aug 20, 2023

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Team USA got a big win over Germany in their final tune-up for the FIBA World Cup. Lakers' guard Austin Reaves cooked and was part of the closing rotation as well as the run that turned the game around, plus Anthony Edwards cemented his status as Team USA's top player. Trevor Lane and Sean Davis break it down...

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Team USA Defeats Greece, Austin Reaves' Defense & What It Means For LA, Team Shooting Aug 18, 2023

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Team USA picked up another big win over Greece, we break down the team's performance and Lakers guard Austin Reaves, whose defense has to be discussed as we get to the upcoming season. Plus, what can the Lakers do to mitigate their shooting concerns? All that and more...

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The Lakers' Schedule Is Here! We Break It All Down Aug 17, 2023

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The Lakers' schedule is here! Trevor Lane breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly by looking at LA's schedule and what it's going to take to get to the top of the NBA mountain this season.

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Predicting The Standings In The Wild West! Aug 17, 2023

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We predict the playoff race in the Wild West, where parity rules and figuring out who finishes where is a near-impossible task, though Trevor and Sean do their best to make it through. Other topics discussed include the in-season tournament, a James Harden-to-Lakers trade, and more...

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Lakers' X-Factors: What Needs To Happen For A Championship Aug 16, 2023

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The Lakers have had an impressive summer but there will still be plenty of hurdles in the season. What needs to happen for them to live up to their potential and win a title? Trevor Lane opens up the call-in line to talk X-Factors....

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