With the Lakers targeted for 44.5 wins in most betting services, the prospects for a 50-plus win season don't seem to be that far off. But what exactly has to go right in order for that to happen? Tune in as Joe and Gerald discuss the variables that most likely have to be involved in order to reach that plateau and be taken seriously as a contender in the Western Conference. Is it possible the Lakers can get to a 50-win season? Find out our thoughts on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!

The Lakers Fast Break gets you up to speed on the news and notes for the Lakers and the NBA this past week. The latest info on the Lakers losing out on potential reunions, a Lakers player determined to come back with a vengeance, and what does LeBron want his son to call him on the court? Get a good start to your Lakers Labor Day Weekend with the Lakers Fast Break podcast!

Join John Costa from Lakers Corner and AJ from Lakers University as they pick their favorite Lakers as they come up with their lineups in an All-Time Lakers Draft!

Alfred Ezman from Orlando Magic Daily is back as he talks with Gerald about which teams he thinks got better in the offseason. They go over some of the teams not covered in part one and look at how these teams changed for the better since the season has ended. It's part two of our look at the offseason in the NBA right here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!

The Lakers have a history of being able to lure in big-name free agents over the years and with LeBron James at the tail end of his Lakers tenure, who could be the next superstar to make their way to LakerLand. Tune in as Joe and Gerald discuss their top choices and if it is realistic at all they'll come to LA, and if the constant rumors of Luka Doncic and others coming to the Lakers is even realistic due to the current incentives players get to stay with their current teams. Who could be the next superstar to put on the Purple and Gold? Find out our thoughts on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!

So with everything that went on this summer in the NBA, which team stood out among the rest when it came to improving their team? The Legend350 is back as he shares his thoughts on who improved their team the most this offseason.

It's 8-24 and we honor Kobe Bryant Day by talking about what made Kobe so special and why his legacy continues to live on. Gerald and Joe look at what continues to resonate with Kobe and what performances he orchestrated that continue to live on today. It's Kobe Day and the LFB remembers it on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!

The guys at Inside Sports Fantasy Football are back for their sixth season in this special episode as they share their thoughts on changing your approach for the fantasy draft. Tune in as they discuss their approach to drafting, and if it's time to make some changes in how you look at and prepare for your draft. Plus we discuss the NFL rookies that could make an early mark for players this season. All this and the guys lament on the change in fantasy football programming and how it's leaned into a different direction.

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With the lack of changes made to the Lakers roster over the summer, even the most unrealistic and upbeat of Lakers programs are starting to come to the realization that the Lakers may not find a great deal of success next season in their current form. Tune in as the guys discuss that the things we have been saying on the channel have started to be echoed on Lakers Nation, Locked On Lakers, Silver Screen And Roll, and if Lakers fans are going to be able to cope with another lost season. Have all the Lakers shows come over to the Dark Side? Find out our thoughts on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!

The Lakers were quoted by former NBA coach George Karl this past weekend saying the team will win fewer games (39) than appear on national TV. Will this be the case, or can the Lakers prove Karl to be incorrect? Tune in as the guys weigh in with their thoughts and talk about the reality and if a good season for the Lakers can still be on the horizon. Is George Karl on to something when it comes to the Lakers? Find out our thoughts on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!