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Want to know everything happening day in and day out with the World Champion Los Angeles Lakers? Spectrum SportsNet’s Lakers hosts Allie Clifton and Chris McGee, along with Lakers Insider, Mike Bresnahan, have covered the team for a combined 30+ years and give you all the details on the Lakeshow podcast. Our hosts bring you an entertaining weekly discussion about all things purple and gold. Stay on top of the latest Lakers news, hear in-depth conversations about the latest team stories, and ...
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Few Lakers have been in the zone like Dalton Knecht was, as he tied an NBA rookie record with nine made 3-pointers in the Lakers win over the Jazz. The Athletic’s Jovan Buha joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan to discuss how well Knecht has fit with this Lakers roster and how improbable it was that he was available for the Lakers to select him wit…
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The Lakers remain perfect at home to start the season, their most recent victory coming after Anthony Davis left with an eye injury. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan have the latest on AD’s health and why he will not be wearing goggles when he returns to the court. Plus, they evaluate the job that JJ Redick has done in his first 10 gam…
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JJ Redick was not pleased as the Lakers dropped 4 of 5 games on their road trip getting little help for LeBron James who scored 39 points in their loss to the Grizzlies. Could the shorthanded Lakers makes some changes now that they’re back home? Mike Trudell joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan to discuss their level of concern from the unsuccess…
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The Lakers wasted an early 18-point lead in Phoenix as they opened their 5-game road trip with a loss. Head Coach JJ Redick liked the team’s effort but said he could’ve been better. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss Redick’s intense postgame comments and find plenty of positives from the first week of the regular season. Plus, w…
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Anthony Davis took over, leading the Lakers to victory in their season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan dissect AD’s monster double-double game and wonder if that’s just the start of a special season for him. Plus, they reflect on LeBron and Bronny James becoming the first father & son duo to …
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After 4 preseason games, JJ Redick and staff are starting to put together lineups and rotations that they like. Has rookie Dalton Knecht done enough to earn a spot in the expected 9-man rotation at the start of the season? Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan share their insights with less than a week before the regular season tips off. Pl…
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It was not just any preseason game as LeBron James was joined on the court by his son, Bronny. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan look back at an NBA first as a father and son played alongside each other. Plus, they discuss what they’ve liked from this team through 2 preseason games under new Head Coach JJ Redick. Catch all the Lakers ac…
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JJ Redick’s career as the Lakers head coach is underway as training camp opens. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan share their early impressions from the first week of the new season… from the projected starting lineup and main rotation to interactions between the NBA’s first father & son teammates as LeBron and Bronny James go head to h…
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Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick hold a press conference before training camp begins next week. Chris McGee, Mike Bresnahan and Allie react to all the latest from the presser including an injury update on Jarred Vanderbilt & the Lakers willingness to use draft picks in trades. Plus, is Max Christie going to be an impact player on defense for the Lakers th…
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The Lakers prioritized keeping Max Christie, and rewarded him with a new 4 year contract this summer. Allie Clifton spoke with Max as he gets ready for his third season with the Lakers. Chris McGee, Mike Bresnahan and Allie share their excitement for what promises to be a bigger year for Max. Plus, what else are they looking forward to with trainin…
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Just 3 weeks from the start of Lakers training camp, Christian Wood had surgery on his knee that will keep him out of action for at least a couple of months. Mike Trudell joins Allie Clifton and Chris McGee to discuss what that means for the Lakers frontcourt and the start of JJ Redick’s tenure as Head Coach. Plus, which role players are they most …
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The Lakers will begin training camp in less than a month, but new Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick tells Mike Bresnahan that he’s raring to go. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Brez look ahead to Redick’s first season at the helm and wonder if he will make any changes to the starting lineup. Plus, could rookie Dalton Knecht become a regular member of the …
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The NBA released the regular season schedule for the upcoming season with the Lakers playing their first 3 games at home. Brian Kamenetzky joins Allie Clifton and Chris McGee to discuss early impressions and how new head coach JJ Redick should treat the preseason. Plus, could LeBron James play in the 2028 Olympics in LA?…
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LeBron James makes history as the only player with multiple triple-doubles in his Olympics career as he led Team USA’s comeback over Serbia. Mark Medina joins Allie Clifton and Chris McGee to appreciate the greatness that LeBron, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant displayed on the world’s biggest stage, keeping American hopes of a 5th straight gold medal…
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LeBron James has taken over Paris as he and Anthony Davis have played central roles in Team USA advancing to the quarterfinals of the Summer Olympics. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss the biggest threat to the USA capturing the gold medal, plus give their impressions from the first week of the Paris Games. Also, who’s the GOAT …
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LeBron James and Coco Gauff have been voted by their fellow Olympians to be the Team USA flag-bearers at the opening ceremony on Friday in Paris. Allie Clifton, Mike Bresnahan, and Khobi Price discuss what this honor means for LeBron’s legacy. They also touch on the Lakers’ quiet off-season and if they think that the team, as currently constructed,…
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As the U.S. Olympic Team gears up for the Summer Olympics, Anthony Davis has played like its best player at both ends of the floor. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan give their impressions of AD and his role on this team and how it’s different than what he does every night with the Lakers. Plus, could we see any more Lakers roster moves…
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A number of Lakers are back on the court getting ready for some off-season basketball. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss the Team USA roster ahead of the Paris Olympics, and what roles LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play. Plus, they look ahead to the Lakers Summer League squad tipping off in Las Vegas and the expectations f…
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The Lakers introduced their draft picks to the media before they took part in their first practice with their new Summer League teammates. Mike Trudell joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan to discuss the expectations for the duo in the upcoming California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League games. Plus, where will the Lakers look to improve in free…
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After missing out on a potential deal for Klay Thompson, the Lakers look to rebound and land an impact player in free agency. Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan are joined by special guest Jovan Buha of "The Athletic" to discuss what's next for Lakers and what potential moves can still be made. Plus, a recap of why new head coach JJ Redick won his intr…
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The NBA Draft is less than a week away and the Lakers have not yet announced the hiring of their next head coach. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan sort through the latest with the candidates and whether Monty Williams could be in play after he was let go by the Pistons. Plus, what will LeBron James decide to do with his player option f…
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LeBron James returned to the gym to get ready for the Summer Olympics while his former teammate Kyrie Irving prepares for the NBA Finals. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss how Kyrie led the Mavericks’ turnaround this season and react to his comments on the impact Kobe Bryant had on him. Plus we make some Finals predictions.…
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Whomever the Lakers hire as their next head coach will have two All-NBA players as the foundation, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis were honored this week. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss if the voters got it right… and assess the latest in the Lakers search for a new head coach. Plus, how effective defensively would the rece…
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How much will the Lakers value previous coaching experience when hiring their next head coach? Kevin Ding joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan and makes the case for JJ Redick despite not having coached in the NBA versus other candidates who have years of NBA coaching on their resumes. Plus, with the NBA Draft Combine being held, will the Lakers fi…
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A week after Darvin Ham was let go, the Lakers begin their search for their next head coach. Jovan Buha joins Allie Clifton and Chris McGee to discuss the leading candidates and makes the case for longtime NBA player JJ Redick to be the Lakers next head coach. Plus, why doesn’t Anthony Davis get more respect nationally as one of the best defensive …
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The Denver Nuggets ended the Lakers season for the second year in a row, this time in the first round of the playoffs. Mike Trudell joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan to discuss how close the series was despite the Lakers losing in 5 games. Plus, they contemplate whether LeBron James will return for his 22nd season in the NBA with the Lakers.…
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The Lakers suffered a crushing defeat in Denver, as Jamal Murray beat the buzzer for a 101-99 victory in Game 2. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan sort out the many moments that could have changed the outcome as the Lakers go down 0-2 in this 1st round playoff series. Plus, what do they expect will be different when the Lakers host Game…
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The Lakers can avenge last year’s defeat in the Western Conference Finals as they face the defending champion Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan break down how the Nuggets have won the last 8 meetings, how well the Lakers need D’Angelo Russell to improve from last year’s WCF, and debat…
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After suffering an eye injury against Minnesota, the Lakers’ fortunes have changed dramatically in the last 2 games. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan piece together how the hopes of a 6 seed have been dashed and they look ahead to a more difficult path for the Lakers, likely beginning in the 9 vs 10 elimination game in the Play-In Tour…
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After a successful 5-1 road trip, the Lakers find themselves in the same position as before they left town. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss the ultra-competitive Western Conference and what the Lakers need to do in the final 5 regular season games. Plus, what’s the best path for LeBron James and the team to make another deep p…
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The Lakers picked a great time for their longest winning streak of the season. Behind 32 points from Rui Hachimura, they beat the Grizzlies for their 5th straight victory. Kevin Ding joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan to discuss Rui’s growing confidence and what he’s doing better at this point of the season. Plus, we debate which teams would be…
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With six made 3-pointers against the Hawks, D’Angelo Russell matched the franchise record for most threes in a season. Allie Clifton, Mike Bresnahan and Chris McGee discuss the hot streak that D’Lo has been on for the last few months and if they’re more confident in the Lakers making another playoff run. Plus, could they finally get some good news …
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The Lakers have played better since the All-Star break, but have not yet made a significant move up the standings. Mark Medina joins Allie Clifton and Chris McGee to discuss their prospects in April. Are we resigned to the Lakers having to fight their way out of the Play-In tournament for the second year in a row? Who would we like to see them face…
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In a must-win game for playoff position, the Lakers suffered an epic collapse vs the Kings. Currently sitting at 10th in the West with 18 games remaining, Chris McGee, Mike Bresnahan and Brian Kamenetzky discuss if they think the Lakers can still make a move in the standings. Plus, LeBron has played through ankle soreness for much of the season, bu…
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The Lakers come home after a tough loss to Phoenix on the road and are now 1-2 since the All-Star Break. Lakers Reporter Mike Trudell is joined by Mike Bresnahan and Jovan Buha to discuss what went wrong, and how much this impacts their chances of moving out of the play-in standings. Plus, Is Wembanyama the top pick in fantasy next year?…
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The Lakers enter the All-Star break playing as well as they have in months, with Rui Hachimura’s season-high 36 points leading the way in their victory in Utah. Lakers Reporter Mike Trudell joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan to discuss the team’s lineup change and its 6-1 mark in February. Plus, Allie shares more from her history-making broadca…
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The Lakers may have left their defense at home after a 3rd straight game allowing over 130 points on the Grammy Road Trip. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss what’s been plaguing the team and how they can right the ship. Plus, they’ll do their best emoji speculation following a cryptic postgame post on social media by LeBron Jame…
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The Lakers remain in the middle of the pack in the Western Conference with just 2 weeks until the NBA’s trade deadline. What changes, if any, will they make? Jovan Buha from The Athletic joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan to discuss the options the Lakers have to consider in the coming days and the likelihood that they could be as busy as they …
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Chris McGee was downtown to witness the exciting Lakers win against the Thunder in person. He takes Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan through his evening, which included a lot of sushi, in addition to an impressive performance by the home team. The crew also applaud Anthony Davis for only caring about winning, plus, they touch on Darvin Ham’s latest…
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The Lakers have stumbled since winning the In-Season Tournament, but put together back-to-back wins over the Clippers and Raptors. Allie Clifton, Mike Bresnahan and Chris McGee dissect the team’s return to .500 and the prospect of moving into the top 6 in the West. Plus, how long will it take Geeter to drive to his alma mater in rush hour traffic o…
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2023 couldn’t come to a close soon enough for the road-weary Lakers. Allie Clifton, Mike Bresnahan and Chris McGee discuss the difficult end of the year and hope for a better start in 2024, beginning with a 5-game homestand. Which Lakers need to answer the call? Plus, we’re talking about practice! Whose coach made them practice at midnight after a …
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The Lakers who have struggled lately going 2-6 in their last 8 games, recently made a change to the starting five, but is the lineup here to stay? Lakers reporter Mike Trudell joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan to discuss the pros and cons of Darvin Ham’s new look lineup. Plus, we look forward to more minutes for Austin Reaves alongside LeBron Ja…
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The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament was a smashing success after the Lakers defeated the Pacers in Las Vegas in the championship game. Brad Turner joins Allie Clifton and Mike Bresnahan as they share their impressions of the NBA’s new addition to the calendar and share stories from behind the scenes in Vegas. Plus, how would they each spend a …
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