Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

The last introductory press conference the Lakers held was a (bleep) show. This one should be better.

Three-plus years ago, the Lakers introduced Frank Vogel as head coach in a press conference where he was an afterthought, thanks to a missed postseason, Magic Johnson's abrupt departure, Luke Walton's firing, coaching search shenanigans, and more. Later today (Monday), Darvin Ham will be introduced to replace Vogel, and while the team is hardly in a perfect place, there should be at least less overall angst...

Is LeBron James the last star if his kind the NBA will produce?

LeBron James became a billionaire this week, fueled in part by his work in Hollywood as a producer and actor. So what awaits him going forward in the world of entertainment? Can he carve out a niche as an actor? Is his future really as a dealmaker, working behind the scenes as a producer. His newest venture, Hustle, starring Adam Sandler, debuts next week on Netflix and is getting quality early buzz...

It's been a tough year for Lakers fans, no question, and for many seeing the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals only makes things worse. For many, the LeBron James/Anthony Davis Era was supposed to be the thing that helped the Lakers equal, or even pass, the C's in race for most titles in league history. Instead, this year Boston can widen the lead, again. Moreover, they have an easier path to success going forward...

With the C's in the Finals, it brings back memories of more meaningful moments in Lakers history.

He wants to go, the Lakers would like him gone... but how hard will it be to actually trade the guy?

Now that Darvin Ham is in the fold, attention returns to Russell Westbrook, and the efforts the Lakers will surely make to try and trade him this offseason. It's what he wants, it's what the Lakers want. But that doesn't mean it'll happen. Many fans, however, have become fully invested emotionally at the idea of trading him at any costs, or at the least, cutting him before training camp begins if that's not an option...

The Kamenetzkys discuss Darvin Ham reportedly getting more control than previous Lakers coaches.

The Lakers made big news heading into the weekend, landing on Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham to be their next head coach. The news was met with praise from Lakers Nation, the media and NBA players and execs alike, which is a great testament to the level of respect Ham has across the league. He seems to possess the qualities the Lakers need - communication skills, versatility, a good command of x’s and o’s, etc. - while bringing the potential for upside as he develops...