The Jello Jigglin’ Podcast is back! Ryan breaks down the Lakers’ preseason struggles, Marcus Smart’s potential impact on defense, and early roster battles heading into opening night. Plus, a look at Jarred Vanderbilt’s resurgence and Luka Dončić’s MVP odds.

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In today’s episode of The Jello Jigglin Podcast, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic makes history by becoming only the fifth player to record a triple-double in EuroBasket during an epic performance against Belgium.

We discuss:

• 🔥 Luka making EuroBasket history!

• 🏀 Poor shooting, but putting up NUMBERS, especially defensively 🔒

• 📈 Slovenia has a SHOT to advance to the Round of 16

Whether you’re a Lakers diehard or an NBA fan keeping tabs on the league’s brightest stars, this episode captures the highs, lows and emotions surrounding one of basketball’s biggest names.

Hit play, and let’s talk hoops!

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In today’s episode of The Jello Jigglin Podcast, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic starts EuroBasket 2025 with a strong defensive performance, but Slovenia still falls short to Poland.

We discuss:

• 🔥 Luka racks up five steals and two blocks

• Sasha "The Machine" Vujacic sees some Kobe Bryant in Luka Doncic 🐍

• 👑 LeBron James situation

Whether you’re a Lakers diehard or an NBA fan keeping tabs on the league’s brightest stars, this episode captures the highs, lows and emotions surrounding one of basketball’s biggest names.

Hit play, and let’s talk hoops!

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In today’s episode of The Jello Jigglin Podcast, we dive deep into Luka Doncic’s bounce-back performance after a frightening injury scare that had Lakers fans holding their breath.

We discuss:

• 🩺 How serious the injury scare was and what it revealed about Luka’s durability.

• 🔥 Luka’s immediate response on the court and how he silenced doubts with a statement game.

• 🏆 What this version of Luka means for the Western Conference landscape.

Whether you’re a Lakers diehard or an NBA fan keeping tabs on the league’s brightest stars, this episode captures the highs, lows, and emotions surrounding one of basketball’s biggest names.

Hit play, and let’s talk hoops!

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The Los Angeles Lakers finally get a defensive upgrade, with the team set to bring in one-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart. In order to make room for Smart, the Lakers have also waived Shake Milton and are expected to make another move (likely a trade) to clear the space to sign Smart to a two-year deal worth $11 million.

• My FAVORITE move so far!
• Addresses a need defensively
• Injury history is a concern
• Luka recruited Smart to LA
• Lakers waive Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin
• Dalton Knecht trade coming?

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Veteran sharpshooter Bradley Beal is nearing a buyout with the Phoenix Suns and has the Los Angeles Lakers as one of his preferred destinations when he hits NBA free agency.

• Is adding Beal a smart move for the Lakers?
• Adding Beal thrust the Lakers into title contention?

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The Los Angeles Lakers have brought in a few new faces, along with bringing back Jaxson Hayes, but the iconic NBA franchise might not be done making moves.

• Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia signed
• Jayson Hayes gets re-signed
• Lakers part of historic seven-team trade
• LeBron James nonsense

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The Los Angeles Lakers might be on the verge of making another trade, with Andrew Wiggins of the Miami Heat potentially being the target.

• Not a smart move for LA
• Price too high?
• LeBron speculation continues

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