L.A. Courtside Podcast

Kawhi Leonard has missed four games and will miss the next two games on the road. Clippers fans are very nervous about his surgically repaired knee. Ray discusses this issue and also the dumpster fire that is the Brooklyn Nets! LACourtside Podcast is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network, and is sponsored by DraftKings and Raycon earbuds, who is our newest sponsor. LACourtside Podcast Twitter handle: @lacourtsidepod If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LAKERS finally in the win column! Russ off the bench? Go figure! CLIPPERS struggling without KAWHI. LACourtside Podcast is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network, and is sponsored by DraftKings and Raycon earbuds, who is our newest sponsor. LACourtside Podcast Twitter handle: @lacourtsidepod If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone has given their opinion on Russell Westbrook, so I guess I'll give you mine! Also, the Clippers after three games looks locked and loaded, even though they haven't played that well. LACourtside Podcast is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network, and is sponsored by DraftKings and Raycon earbuds, who is our newest sponsor. LACourtside Podcast Twitter handle: @lacourtsidepod If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let the Kyrie Irvin sweepstakes begin! Will he stay with the Nets? Should the Lakers or the Clippers take a flyer on the mercurial yet talented Irvin? Ray discusses! Plus, hometown team Detroit Pistons wins the NBA Draft. WELCOME TO DETROIT!!! L.A. COURTSIDE PODCAST is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network, and sponsored by DRAFTKINGS.COM! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What ever happened to a live band on stage at a concert! I went to an Isley Brothers and Con Funk Shun concert in Orlando and had a blast! Also, let the NBA regular season begin with the trolling between the Lakes and Clippers fan bases. LA Ray talks music and LA basketball! LACourtside Podcast is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network, and is sponsored by DraftKings and Raycon earbuds, who is our newest sponsor. LACourtside Podcast Twitter handle: @lacourtsidepod If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week one of the NFL season has concluded with the Rams getting their asses kicked by Buffalo, and Herbert and the Chargers looking damn good! Also, Ray briefly discusses other NFL matchups in Week 1. LACourtside Podcast is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network, and is sponsored by DraftKings and Raycon earbuds, who is our newest sponsor. LACourtside Podcast Twitter handle: @lacourtsidepod If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What NBA current or former player can you compare to Serena Williams in terms of being the GOAT? NBA Executive poll on the upcoming season. L.A. COURTSIDE PODCAST is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network, and sponsored by DRAFTKINGS.COM and Raycon Wireless Earbuds! For inquiries, contact L.A. Ray at lacourtsidepod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there anything to talk about in the NBA during this dead period? The LAKERS are still stuck in the mud, and the CLIPPERS are just chillin', waiting for the season to start! L.A. COURTSIDE PODCAST is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network, and sponsored by DRAFTKINGS.COM! For inquiries, contact L.A. Ray at lacourtsidepod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LAKERS fans are pining for Kyrie Irving after disappointing FA signing period; The CLIPPERS have added JOHN WALL. Can he regain his form of a few years ago? MILES BRIDGES is strictly a coward if all allegations are true. L.A. COURTSIDE PODCAST is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network, and sponsored by DRAFTKINGS.COM! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you all getting tired of the Draymond Green antics on the court? Is he helping our hurting #DubNation? Ray talks about Dray and the series overall between the Celtics and the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers have hired Darvin Ham to replace Frank Vogel. Can he work with a perceived, demanding LeBron James? Can he light a fire under Anthony Davis to unleash his real potential to be a dominant big? Can he somehow find a way to get Russell Westbrook to be more effective and efficient? Ham has a tall task ahead of him. Is he the answer? Also, Ray gives his take on the NBA Finals between the Celtics and the Warriors. Lastly, Ray talks about the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, TX, and the sorry state of affairs called "American Politics". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA playoffs are coming down to the wire! The Celtics and Bucks are vying for a spot against the Heat, and the Suns and Mavericks are vying for a spot against the Warriors. This year's playoffs are definitely living up to the hype! L.A. CourtSide is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network (TBPN) and sponsored by DraftKings.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The choking Timberwolves are out; the dysfunctional Nets have gone fishing; Ben Simmons is still a choke artist; and Ray gives his opinion on the semi-finals in both the Eastern and Western Conferences! L.A. CourtSide is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network (TBPN) and sponsored by DraftKings.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where do the Lakers and Clippers go from here to prepare for next season? Ray also talks about two riveting NBA Playoff series; the Boston Celtics vs. the Brooklyn Nets, and the Minnesota T'Wolves vs. the Memphis Grizzlies! L.A. CourtSide is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network (TBPN) and sponsored by DraftKings.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Beverley, formerly of the Clippers, got a sense of revenge as his Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Clippers in a play-in tournament game 109-104. Despite the loss, the Clippers still have an excellent chance to make the playoffs with a win in L.A. against either the Spurs or the Pelicans. Also, Ray talks about the Lakers exit interviews! L.A. CourtSide is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network (TBPN) and sponsored by DraftKings.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers have finally been put out of their misery by missing the NBA play-in tournament. Changes will certainly be made in the offseason; however, how significant will the changes be? Will Vogel keep his job? Will LeBron bolt? Can they even find a team that may want Westbrook in a trade? L.A. CourtSide is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network (TBPN) and sponsored by DraftKings.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the "slap heard 'round the world' I may as well give my two-cents on the Will Smith, Chris Rock fiasco at the Oscars. Ray also comments on the inevitable play-in tournament that the Lakers and Clippers will be participants. L.A. CourtSide is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network (TBPN) and sponsored by DraftKings.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Clippers have now won 7 straight and an ASTONISHING 32 out of the last 39 games against their crosstown rival Lakers. Even Stephen A. Smith says last night's performance by the Lakers made him want to throw up! When both these teams become healthy, are the Clippers really the better team top to bottom? Ray talks about this, the blowout loss by the Lakers, and what to look for moving forward for both teams. L.A. CourtSide is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network (TBPN) and sponsored by DraftKings.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have the Lakers hit rock bottom? They were blew out by the Pelicans by 28 points, and their play and body language seems to suggest that they may have thrown in the towel on this season. Also, a shout out to Laker fans on twitter: @LakeShow95 and @LakersGuru! L.A. CourtSide is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network (TBPN) and sponsored by DraftKings.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Clippers continued their recent mastery of the Lakers by pulling out a 105-102 victory at the Crypt. LA Ray breaks down this game, including comments on LeBron James possibly having Cleveland Cavalier eyes! L.A. CourtSide is brought to you by The Basketball Podcast Network (TBPN) and sponsored by DraftKings.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices