Hollywood Hoops: Lakers, Clippers, and LA Basketball

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What's Hollywood Hoops: Lakers, Clippers, and LA Basketball about?

From the Lakers and the Clippers in the NBA, to UCLA and USC in the NCAA, Hosts Eric Pincus and Josh Martin take an in-depth look at basketball around the city of Los Angeles.

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Hollywood Hoops: Lakers, Clippers, and LA Basketball episodes:

11.11.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 211 The NBA is Back for 2020-21, What Does That Mean for the Lakers?
In a special Hollywood Hoops episode, Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss the NBA's agreed-to return for the 2020-21 season, its impact on the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, and a big announcement for the future of the show.
11.04.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 210 Clippers Need a Point Guard, Unlikely to be Lakers' Rajon Rondo
Hollywood Hoops' Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the future of Rajon Rondo. The Los Angeles Clippers need a point guard, but they're unlikely to pull Rondo away from the LA Lakers. Also, the NBA may be nearing a return...
10.28.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 209 Does it Make Sense for the NBA to Start by Christmas?
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss the NBA's potential return by Christmas. Is that enough time for the league, especially the teams who advanced deep into the playoffs? Also, thoughts on the Clippers bringing on Tyronn Lue.
10.21.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 208 Making the Case for Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the theoretical possibility of Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers via trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder and why it may actually make a lot of sense.
10.14.2020
Hollywood Hoops EP 207 - Reflecting on what the Championship Means to the Lakers Organization
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' 17th NBA title and what that championship means to the franchise.
10.07.2020
Hollywood Hoops EP 206 The Los Angeles Lakers Are Within One Win of Their 17th Title
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the NBA Finals Game 4 in which the Los Angeles Lakers climbed to within one win of the franchise's 17th title. What adjustments can they make to defend their 3-1 advantage over...
09.30.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 205 - Lakers Have a Sizable Advantage over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss the upcoming NBA Finals, where the Los Angeles Lakers have a sizable advantage over the Miami Heat. Also, Doc Rivers out with the L.A. Clippers
09.23.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 204 Should the LA Lakers be Worried After the Loss to the Denver Nuggets?
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 3 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Should the Lakers be worried going in to Game 4, despite their 2-1 advantage?
09.16.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 203 The Clippers Collapse Against the Nuggets, Lakers Face Denver in WCF
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the Los Angeles Clippers' second-round collapse against the Denver Nuggets. How do the L.A. Lakers match up against Denver in the Western Conference Finals?
09.09.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 202 Why Rajon Rondo is So Important for the Lakers Against the Rockets
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and why Rajon Rondo is so important in LA's attack on both sides of the court. Also, the Los Angeles Clippers have...
09.02.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 201 - NBA Players Need Help from Their Teams to Fight for Equality
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the recent NBA players' strike that delayed playoff games and brought attention to the fight for equality in society. The players need more than just financial support from their partnering team owners....
08.26.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 200 Lakers Return to Form, Both Los Angeles Teams a Game Away from Second Round
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' resurgence after a subpar game one, going up 3-1 over the Portland Trail Blazers. How do they stack up with the Houston Rockets and/or Oklahoma City Thunder in...
08.18.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 199 - Both the Lakers and Clippers Draw Challening but Favorable First-Round Matchups.mp3
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the first round of the NBA playoffs. Both the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers draw challenging but generally favorable matchups against the Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks, respectively.
08.12.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 198 Should Lakers, Clippers be Concerned by Spotty Play in the Bubble?
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss the struggles of the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers in the NBA bubble. Should either team be concerned as the playoffs near?
08.05.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 197 Lakers Clinch the Best Record in the West, Still Have a Lot to Accomplish
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' clinching of the best record in the Western Conference. While it's significant to the team, after years of struggle, they still have a lot to accomplish in the...
07.29.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 196 Lakers Look Very Deep Through Orlando Scrimmage Games
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the Orlando scrimmage games, which are coming to a close ahead of the NBA's official restart. The Los Angeles Lakers look very deep. The LA Clippers still looking to build chemistry.
07.22.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 195 - Initial Results of NBA Bubble Encouraging, Games Imminent
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss the initial success of the NBA's bubble in Orlando. Game are imminent without incident, so far. Hoping for the best...
07.15.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 194 Do the Lakers Have a Dribbling Problem without Rondo?
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the NBA's upcoming precarious return and how the Los Angeles Lakers might fare without Rajon Rondo, who is out with a hand injury. Does the team have enough ball handling on the...
07.08.2020
Hollywood Hoops EP 193 Dwight Howard May Be the Third-Most Important Laker in Orlando
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss Dwight Howard's decision to rejoin the Los Angeles Lakers in Orlando when the NBA restarts. Howard may be the team's third-most important player.
07.01.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 192 What to Expect from the Lakers, Clippers in Orlando Seeding Games
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the upcoming seeding games, once the NBA resumes in Orlando, late July. What should we expect from the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers?
06.24.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 191 Breaking Down the Rules for the NBA Restart and One Glaring Vulnerability
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the NBA's imminent return, the rules and its one glaring vulnerability,
06.10.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 189 Lakers, Clippers to Go Back to Work as NBA Plans Restart
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss the NBA's planned restart in Orlando. What are the protocols, the ramifications and the impact on the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers?
06.03.2020
Hollywood Hoops 190 Reflecting on the Outcry for Change in America with Chris Palmer
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the recent events in America, the need for change and how to support the black community with special guest Chris Palmer.
05.27.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 188 Saint Cassius on Robert Horry, John Starks, Creativity and the NBA
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus are joined by artist Saint Cassius who talks about his new track "Robert Horry Freestyle," John Starks, creativity and the NBA. Also, if and when the league returns, what format should they use...
05.20.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 187 - Jordan, Kobe, LeBron: Is There a Difference Between the 'Greatest' and 'Best' All-Time Players?
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss The Last Dance and the differences between Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Is there a distinction between the "best" and the "greatest?"
05.13.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 186 Getting the NBA Back is About More than Just Games, But Avoiding a Lockout
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss Michael Jordan, the Last Dance and the potential return of NBA game. The league needs to restart to avoid a potential lockout.
05.06.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 185 Kobe Bryant Learned from MJ, Generous to Pass on His Knowledge
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss Kobe Bryant's appearance on The Last Dance, and how Bryant learned from Michael Jordan but also shared generously with the next generation. Also, NBA status update on the long hiatus.
04.29.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 184 Despite Recent Financial Misstep, Lakers Preparing for Potential Return
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson and the Last Dance, along with the Los Angeles Lakers' recent financial misstep. Meanwhile, the team is making preparations for an eventual return to basketball.
04.22.2020
@Hollywood_Hoops Ep 183 Jordan Changed the Game, the Lakers Benefited with Kobe and now LeBron
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss ESPN's "The Last Dance" and Michael Jordan's impact on the league, including the Los Angeles Lakers who have benefited since with Kobe Bryant and now LeBron James. Also, the NBA and players...
04.15.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 182 = How the NBA Could Help Lead the World Back
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the anniversary of Kobe Bryant's final game, the impact of the NBA shutdown and what may help may get the game back, giving the league the chance to be a leader in...
04.08.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 181 Would a Play-In Playoff Tournament be Fair in Potential NBA Return?
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss the stellar 2020 Hall of Fame class, how the NBA may be able to resume and if it does, is a play-in playoff tournament fair?
04.01.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 180 Anthony Davis' Player Option May Not Be a Clear-Cut Decision
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss Anthony Davis' upcoming player option and how the NBA's current economic uncertainty may make opting in a realistic option and even a possible first step towards an extension.
03.25.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 179 Looking Ahead to Potential NBA Playoff Matchups
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the NBA, how it might resume and what the playoffs would look like if the rest of the regular season is canceled.
03.18.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 178 What Does It All Mean for the NBA, the Coronavirus Shutdown?
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the impact of the coronavirus on the NBA, which is shut down indefinitely. Will the season resume? What impact with the league suspension have the salary cap moving forward?
03.11.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 177 - After Big Weekend, Lakers Ahead of Schedule, Clippers on Par
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the Los Angeles Lakers big weekend, putting them far ahead of projections. The L.A. Clippers are on par for what was expected before the year began. Also, the MIT Sloan Analytics Conference...
03.04.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 176 - Who Should the Lakers Sign with an Open Roster Spot? Waiters? JR? Other?
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' open roster spot. Who should they sign to replace Troy Daniels? Dion Waiters? JR Smith? Jamal Crawford? Someone else entire? And will that player even find minutes in...
02.25.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 175 - Will Markieff Morris Make a Significant Impact with the Los Angeles Lakers?
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' acquisition of Markieff Morris. Will the forward make a significant impact for the Lakers this postseason? Are the Clippers still a major obstacle with their own Morris twin...
02.19.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 174 - Was Aaron Gordon Really Robbed Over All-Star Weekend?
Hollywood Hoops Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss All-Star Weekend, the slam dunk contest and is visited by Dorothy Pincus, who has strong feelings on Aaron Gordon's second narrow defeat. Was he robbed again?
02.12.2020
Hollywood Hoops EP 173 - The Lakers Still Have to Make Moves to Hold Off the Clippers
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the fallout after the NBA trade deadline. With free-agent Darren Collison choosing not to re-join the league, the Los Angeles Lakers are still a couple of moves short of holding off the...
02.05.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 172 - Looking at the Lakers, Clippers at the NBA Trade Deadline
Hollywood Hoops' Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the looming NBA trade deadline. Should the Los Angeles Lakers trade Kyle Kuzma? What is the future for Montrezl Harrell with the L.A. Clippers?
01.29.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 171 - Trying to Make Sense of the Kobe Bryant Tragedy
Hollywood Hoops' Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the loss of Kobe and Gigi Bryant, remembering him behind the scenes and on the court. Why are so many people impacted around the world?
01.22.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 170 - At What Cost Should the Lakers Pursue Derrick Rose?
Hollywood Hoops' Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose as a potential target for the Los Angeles Lakers? How much should the Lakers be willing to give up?
01.15.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 169 - The Lakers are Far Ahead of Predictions, Clippers Right on Pace
Hollywood Hoops Eric Pincus and Josh Martin look at how far ahead the Los Angeles Lakers are, compared to preseason predictions, while the LA Clippers are right on pace.
01.08.2020
Hollywood Hoops Ep 168 - What is the Likelihood the Los Angeles Lakers Trade Kyle Kuzma?
Hollywood Hoops' Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma and the likelihood the team trades him at the deadline to bolster their playoff chances. Does Darren Collison potentially keep Kuzma in LA?
12.31.2019
Hollywood Hoops Ep 167 - Joey Dosik on Why Los Angeles Will 'Always Be a Lakers Town'
Joey Dosik joins Hollywood Hoops to talk LA basketball with Josh Martin and Eric Pincus. The singer/songwriter and Vulfpeck regular explains why Los Angeles will always be a "Lakers Town" and discusses the Purple and Gold's areas for improvement and...
12.24.2019
Hollywood Hoops Ep 166 - With the Lakers and Clippers Slumping, Is it Time to Worry?
Hollywood Hoops' Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss the struggles of the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers over the past week(s). Is it time to worry that the two Western Conference powerhouses may be vulnerable?
12.18.2019
Hollywood Hoops Ep 165 - As Trade Season Begins, Where do the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers Stand?
Hollywood Hoops' Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the unofficial start of trade season, looking around the NBA in general (Kevin Love, Chris Paul, Andre Iguodala, etc.) and at the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers.
12.11.2019
Hollywood Hoops Ep 164 - Should the Lakers Start a Now-Healthy Avery Bradley or Stick with KCP?
Hollywood Hoops' Eric Pincus and Josh Martin discuss the impending return of Avery Bradley. Should the Lakers bench Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for the now-healthy starter? Or should the team stick with what's been working well on the floor? Also, how much...
12.04.2019
Hollywood Hoops Ep 163 - The Lakers Have Dominated Decent Teams but the Schedule Turns in December
Hollywood Hoops' Eric Pincus and Josh Martin look at the first month+ of the season for the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers. The Lakers have dominated against decent teams but their schedule gets much more challenging in December.
11.27.2019
Hollywood Hoops Ep 162 - Is a Proposed Mid-Season Tournament a Change Worth Embracing?
Hollywood Hoops' Josh Martin and Eric Pincus discuss the notion of a shorter NBA schedule with a mid-season tournament. Is that a change worth embracing? Also, the Los Angeles Lakers keep winning, so do the Clippers.

What's Hollywood Hoops: Lakers, Clippers, and LA Basketball about?

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Hollywood Hoops: Lakers, Clippers, and LA Basketball episodes:

Hollywood Hoops Ep 211 The NBA is Back for 2020-21, What Does That Mean for the Lakers?

Hollywood Hoops Ep 210 Clippers Need a Point Guard, Unlikely to be Lakers' Rajon Rondo

Hollywood Hoops Ep 209 Does it Make Sense for the NBA to Start by Christmas?

Hollywood Hoops Ep 208 Making the Case for Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers

Hollywood Hoops EP 207 - Reflecting on what the Championship Means to the Lakers Organization

Hollywood Hoops EP 206 The Los Angeles Lakers Are Within One Win of Their 17th Title

Hollywood Hoops Ep 205 - Lakers Have a Sizable Advantage over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals

Hollywood Hoops Ep 204 Should the LA Lakers be Worried After the Loss to the Denver Nuggets?

Hollywood Hoops Ep 203 The Clippers Collapse Against the Nuggets, Lakers Face Denver in WCF

Hollywood Hoops Ep 202 Why Rajon Rondo is So Important for the Lakers Against the Rockets

Hollywood Hoops Ep 201 - NBA Players Need Help from Their Teams to Fight for Equality

Hollywood Hoops Ep 200 Lakers Return to Form, Both Los Angeles Teams a Game Away from Second Round

Hollywood Hoops Ep 199 - Both the Lakers and Clippers Draw Challening but Favorable First-Round Matchups.mp3

Hollywood Hoops Ep 198 Should Lakers, Clippers be Concerned by Spotty Play in the Bubble?

Hollywood Hoops Ep 197 Lakers Clinch the Best Record in the West, Still Have a Lot to Accomplish

Hollywood Hoops Ep 196 Lakers Look Very Deep Through Orlando Scrimmage Games

Hollywood Hoops Ep 195 - Initial Results of NBA Bubble Encouraging, Games Imminent

Hollywood Hoops Ep 194 Do the Lakers Have a Dribbling Problem without Rondo?

Hollywood Hoops EP 193 Dwight Howard May Be the Third-Most Important Laker in Orlando

Hollywood Hoops Ep 192 What to Expect from the Lakers, Clippers in Orlando Seeding Games

Hollywood Hoops Ep 191 Breaking Down the Rules for the NBA Restart and One Glaring Vulnerability

Hollywood Hoops Ep 189 Lakers, Clippers to Go Back to Work as NBA Plans Restart

Hollywood Hoops 190 Reflecting on the Outcry for Change in America with Chris Palmer

Hollywood Hoops Ep 188 Saint Cassius on Robert Horry, John Starks, Creativity and the NBA

Hollywood Hoops Ep 187 - Jordan, Kobe, LeBron: Is There a Difference Between the 'Greatest' and 'Best' All-Time Players?

Hollywood Hoops Ep 186 Getting the NBA Back is About More than Just Games, But Avoiding a Lockout

Hollywood Hoops Ep 185 Kobe Bryant Learned from MJ, Generous to Pass on His Knowledge

Hollywood Hoops Ep 184 Despite Recent Financial Misstep, Lakers Preparing for Potential Return

@Hollywood_Hoops Ep 183 Jordan Changed the Game, the Lakers Benefited with Kobe and now LeBron

Hollywood Hoops Ep 182 = How the NBA Could Help Lead the World Back

Hollywood Hoops Ep 181 Would a Play-In Playoff Tournament be Fair in Potential NBA Return?

Hollywood Hoops Ep 180 Anthony Davis' Player Option May Not Be a Clear-Cut Decision

Hollywood Hoops Ep 179 Looking Ahead to Potential NBA Playoff Matchups

Hollywood Hoops Ep 178 What Does It All Mean for the NBA, the Coronavirus Shutdown?

Hollywood Hoops Ep 177 - After Big Weekend, Lakers Ahead of Schedule, Clippers on Par

Hollywood Hoops Ep 176 - Who Should the Lakers Sign with an Open Roster Spot? Waiters? JR? Other?

Hollywood Hoops Ep 175 - Will Markieff Morris Make a Significant Impact with the Los Angeles Lakers?

Hollywood Hoops Ep 174 - Was Aaron Gordon Really Robbed Over All-Star Weekend?

Hollywood Hoops EP 173 - The Lakers Still Have to Make Moves to Hold Off the Clippers

Hollywood Hoops Ep 172 - Looking at the Lakers, Clippers at the NBA Trade Deadline

Hollywood Hoops Ep 171 - Trying to Make Sense of the Kobe Bryant Tragedy

Hollywood Hoops Ep 170 - At What Cost Should the Lakers Pursue Derrick Rose?

Hollywood Hoops Ep 169 - The Lakers are Far Ahead of Predictions, Clippers Right on Pace

Hollywood Hoops Ep 168 - What is the Likelihood the Los Angeles Lakers Trade Kyle Kuzma?

Hollywood Hoops Ep 167 - Joey Dosik on Why Los Angeles Will 'Always Be a Lakers Town'

Hollywood Hoops Ep 166 - With the Lakers and Clippers Slumping, Is it Time to Worry?

Hollywood Hoops Ep 165 - As Trade Season Begins, Where do the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers Stand?

Hollywood Hoops Ep 164 - Should the Lakers Start a Now-Healthy Avery Bradley or Stick with KCP?

Hollywood Hoops Ep 163 - The Lakers Have Dominated Decent Teams but the Schedule Turns in December

Hollywood Hoops Ep 162 - Is a Proposed Mid-Season Tournament a Change Worth Embracing?