Lakers Outsiders

First thoughts after Lakers start preseason

Donny (@donny_mchenry), Walt (@HoopeFiasco), and Raj (@RajChipalu) get together to discuss the Lakers' first preseason game against the Kings on Monday. The Lakers lost by 30, however, nearly all of that damage was done in the second half when LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook sat. The three podcasters discuss what they liked from the three basketball players while also talking about the good things Kendrick Nunn and Wenyen Gabriel did as well.

Lakers Training Camp Preview with Jason Timpf

Media day is on Monday, September 26th with the Lakers' training camp set to start the day after. To preview the upcoming season getting its unofficial start, Donny (@donny_mchenry) is joined by Hoops Tonight host Jason Timpf (@_JasonLT) to preview what will need to be looked at as training camp develops.

We discuss a few things that will need to get figured out before and after the team's first preseason game on October 3rd, including what Darvin Ham will need to do with all the roster's guards, if Russell Westbrook should come off the bench, and more.

Lonnie Walker IV with Pounding the Rock’s Noah Magaro-George

In this podcast, Donny McHenry (@donny_mchenry) is joined by "Pounding the Rock" writer and "Alamo City Limits" podcaster Noah Magaro-George (@N_Magaro). Noah has covered the San Antonio Spurs the past few seasons, so he came on to help us get to know new Lakers signee Lonnie Walker IV a little better.

We discuss Lonnie's frustration with playing time in the final game of his Spurs tenure, his 3-and-D potential (or lack there of), his off-the-court work including his own charitable foundation, and more.

Pacers or Jazz/Knicks trades involving Russell Westbrook

Donny, Raj, and Walt got together on a Twitter Spaces on August 30th to discuss the current topics in Laker land including: the trade for Patrick Beverley, the recent report about Bev and Russell Westbrook... talking, the possible three-team trade involving the Jazz and Knicks and the straight up trade with the Pacers, as well as which of those two options we would prefer. We close with our ceilings for the Lakers after completing each of those trade scenarios and try not to cry when thinking about the ceiling of a 2022-23 team that features Russ.

Donny: @donny_mchenry | Raj: @RajChipalu | Walt: @HoopeFiasco

Thomas Bryant with Bleav in Wizards’ Matt Modderno

On this pod, Donny McHenry (@donny_mchenry) is joined by "Bleav in Wizards" podcast host and "Bullets Forever" blogger Matt Modderno (@MattModderno) to discuss Thomas Bryant.

What did Bryant do well for the Wizards early on? What derailed his time there other than the ACL tear he suffered in January 2021? Does Matt think he would be a good fit in the starting lineup alongside Anthony Davis?

The two try to answer all of those questions before ending with Russell Westbrook and Kyle Kuzma. Could Westbrook be back in Washington sooner rather than later? How has D.C. taken to "Kuzmania"?

Troy Brown Jr. with NBC Sports Chicago’s Rob Schaefer

On this episode of the Lakers Outsiders podcast, Donny McHenry (@donny_mchenry) is joined by NBC Sports Chicago's Rob Schaefer (@rob_schaef) to discuss new Lakers signee, Troy Brown Jr.

Rob talks to Donny about what made him so optimistic about Brown once he was traded to the Bulls during the 2020-21 season, how he sees Brown fitting on the Lakers, as well as what kept Brown from having a bigger role on the Bulls during their past season.

The two close by talking about Alex Caruso as well as Lonzo Ball's knee issues heading into next season.

Risk vs. Reward of a Kyrie Irving trade, Lakers free agency, Summer League

Donny and Walt reconvene after an eventful first weekend of the NBA's offseason to recap all news surrounding the Lakers including the possible Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving trade with the Brooklyn Nets, their analysis on the Lakers' free agency signings so far, their initial thoughts on the rookies' play in the first two games of Summer League action, as well as the Jeanie Buss Tweet that went viral.

You can follow Donny and Walt on Twitter via @donny_mchenry and @HoopeFiasco

Podcast Draft: The best Lakers draft picks of all-time

We at Lakers Outsiders decided to do another podcast draft! In honor of the 2022 NBA Draft falling on Thursday of this week, we decided to draft the best Lakers draft picks of all time. Walt, Donny, Alex, and Honi get together to make three selections each to form the best team of all-time Lakers draft picks they can create. There are some obvious picks in here, some fan favorites, as well as some shocking choices.

NOTE: We talk about this in the podcast, but don't expect Kobe Bryant to be selected. We decided to make it a little more interesting by going with the technicality that he was, in fact, drafted by the Charlotte Hornets before being traded to the Lakers.

You can follow Donny, Honi, Alex, and Walt on Twitter via @donny_mchenry, @HoniAhm, @alextorres_11, and @HoopeFiasco

2022 NBA Draft prospects for the Lakers with Mike Garcia

Donny McHenry is joined by draft prospect evaluator Mike Garcia to talk about Rob Pelinka recently saying the Lakers may buy a second-round pick, what prospects Mike would like for the team to look at as well as what attributes they bring, as well as an interesting strategy Mike wouldn't mind seeing the Lakers take as it pertains to the draft and their taxpayer mid-level exception.

You can follow Mike Garcia on Twitter at @CanyonDriver and Donny at @donny_mchenry. For more draft analysis from Mike, check out his substack here: https://lakersdraft.substack.com/

Drafting a Lakers 2021-22 Season Starter Pack

We're going to do a few podcast drafts over the coming weeks while we wait for free agency to start cooking, starting off with today's draft related to the 2021-22 season. We're hoping this serves as a way to look back on the terrible season and laugh at it a little as we try to finally put it in the rearview mirror. During this draft, Donny McHenry, Alex Torres, and Chris Walton will make selections in the following categories: "Best Win", "Worst Loss", "Funniest/Saddest Moment", and "Best/Worst Russ Quote" to create a little memory capsule of the year that was.

Be on the lookout for future drafts from us in the near future!

You can follow Donny, Alex, and Walt on Twitter via @donny_mchenry, @alextorres_11, and @HoopeFiasco