Ep. 116 Learning Basketball with Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA



Ryan Ward covers the Los Angeles Lakers and NBA with Lakers On SI



Today we learn about this Lakers season – Pat Riley Statue Lakers Legacy, Luka MVP Odds, Magic - Lakers Game Recap + why isn’t the Luka LeBron duo or even the trio with Reaves working? Are the Lakers still real contenders with this elite offense? Thoughts on Head Coach JJ Redick in Year 2? What’s the franchise outlook for the Los Angeles Lakers?


Timeline:


00:00

Introduction & Background

04:35

Pat Riley's Legacy and Statue Reveal

13:46

Current Lakers Dynamics and Coaching Changes

21:52

Controversy Over the Last Shot in Magic - Lakers

23:06

Luka's Fearlessness and Leadership Dynamics

24:46

Analyzing the Trio: LeBron, Luka, and Reeves

27:10

The Lakers' Future: LeBron's Exit Strategy

29:28

Offensive Strategies and Team Chemistry

31:41

Defensive Challenges and Player Fit

35:24

Potential Trades and Future Prospects

40:36

Magic - Lakers Recap and Player Performances

46:02

Bane's Rising Star and Team Dynamics

47:54

Standings and Team Comparisons

49:53

Offensive Strategies and Player Movements

52:53

MVP Conversations and Future Prospects

58:44

The Lakers' Legacy and Future Challenges

Ep. 115 Learning Basketball with Robert Flom @RichHomieFlom
Robert Flom covers the Los Angeles Clippers and NBA as the Managing Editor of 213 Hoops and CoHost of the Lob The Jam podcast.
Today we relive the viral “Eat The Tweet” saga from his perspective beginning to end before we break down the franchise outlook of the Los Angeles Clippers - Kawhi & Garland Duo, Analyzing Harden & Zubac Trades, Clippers Lottery Pick Options at #5, the Garland bet, Mathurin’s role, Niederhauser’s potential, Magic - Clippers Film
“Eat The Tweet" + Kawhi & Garland Clippers with Rob Flom – Analyzing Harden & Zubac Trades, Clippers Franchise Outlook, Garland bet, Mathurin’s role, Niederhauser’s potential, Magic - Clippers Film
Timeline:
00:00

Introduction & Background

02:58

The Viral ‘Eat the Tweet’ Saga

05:47

Analyzing the Clippers' Trades and Future

08:55

Harden's Impact and the Team's Dynamics

12:03

Evaluating the Clippers' Long-Term Strategy

15:07

The Pacers' Perspective on the Trade

16:24

The Importance of Playmaking in the Clippers' Roster

23:31

Kawhi Leonard's Future with the Clippers

29:48

Evaluating Darius Garland's Impact

35:22

The Role of Matheran in the Clippers' Plans

47:33

Building a Competitive Roster for the Future

47:51

Evaluating Young Talent: Yanic Konan Niederhäuser

50:28

The Clippers' Future: Roster Dynamics and Potential

53:19

Playoff Prospects: Assessing the Clippers' Chances

57:07

Last Night’s Game Analysis: Clippers vs. Magic

01:07:41

Thoughts on The Magic’s Season, Bane & Banchero

01:10:17

Coaching Stability: Ty Lue's Role in the Clippers' Future

Ep. 114 Learning Basketball with Chip Williams @ChipWilliamsjr

Chip Williams covers the Memphis Grizzlies, NBA, and NBA Draft Scouting with Film Breakdowns on Twitter and YouTube @TheSecondJump

Today we learn about Jaren Jackson Jr.'s meaning to Memphis, JJJ's development from prospect to actualized unicorn, why the Grizzlies traded Jaren and how long the Grizzlies will hold onto Ja Morant, the Ja-Bane-Brooks-Jaren-Adams Grizz era, Bane's impact on the Magic, and scouting thoughts on potential 2026 NBA Draft Gems - Dailyn Swain, Ebuka Okorie, Allen Graves, Chris Cenac Jr., Morez Johnson, Brayden Burries, Nate Ament

00:00 Introduction & Background

02:00 JJJs development

10:00 Why Memphis Kept Ja

15:00 Why Memphis Traded Jaren

18:00 What Jaren and that team meant to Memphis as the era after grit n grind, Jaren being the last to

28:00 Ja Bane Brook Jaren + Bane Trade33:00 Bane Magic impact + 3pt shooting development

47:00 Potential 2026 NBA Draft Gems

Daily Swain

Ebuka Okorie

Allen Graves

Nate Ament

Chris Cenac Jr.

Morez Johnson

Brayden Burries