The Forum Club: A Show About The Los Angeles Lakers
The Athletic
The Athletic's Los Angeles Lakers podcast channel brings you Lakers' beat reporters Bill Oram and Jovan Buha along with Anthony Slater discussing the biggest Lakers games of the season and postgame coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 19, 2021 • 48min
Lakers-Warriors Preview
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater preview Wednesday’s high-stakes play-in matchup between the Lakers and Warriors. How will LA defend Steph Curry? Who are the X-factors? What are our predictions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2021 • 48min
Jake Fischer On The Lakers, Tanking And His New Book
Jovan Buha interviews author Jake Fischer about his new book, Built To Lose. The two discuss the Lakers, Kobe Bryant's final contract, the possibility of a LeBron-Carmelo-Kobe superteam, LA's draft success, the play-in game, playoffs and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2021 • 23min
The West Playoff Bracket Broke The Lakers Way
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Pelicans, the play-in matchup with the Warriors, why LA should be favored to make the conference finals, the rest of the West playoff bracket and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2021 • 40min
What The Play-In Game Could Look Like For the Lakers
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss the likely path for the Lakers play-in game. Still no LeBron James. Will LeBron be one hundred percent ready to go? And questions surrounding the Lakers rotation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2021 • 24min
Taking An Early Look At The Playoff Rotation
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Rockets and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. What will the playoff rotation look like? How will Frank Vogel figure out the shooting guard minutes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2021 • 30min
Anthony Davis Is Officially Back
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Suns, Anthony Davis' best game of the season, the Lakers' blueprint to still winning the title, Marc Gasol-Montrezl Harrell pairing minutes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 4, 2021 • 39min
A Real Interesting Week For The Lakers
Bill Oram, Jovan Buha and Anthony Slater discuss how the Lakers are still trying to figure things out. LeBron still dealing with a bone bruise. The state of the Lakers' center position. And the perfect playoff scenario for the Lakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 4, 2021 • 26min
Marc Gasol Needs To Have A Role On The Lakers
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' win over the Nuggets, Anthony Davis' best game since his return from injury, Marc Gasol's case to be the Lakers' backup center, the Nuggets matchup and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2021 • 28min
LA's Best Option Remains AD At The 5
Jovan Buha discusses the Lakers' loss to the Wizards and answers subscribers' questions off of Twitter. How much will Anthony Davis play center in the playoffs? Is there enough time for this team to jell? Will Andre Drummond play a Dwight Howard-type role in the postseason? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2021 • 29min
The Lakers Adjusting To The Return Of Anthony Davis
Bill Oram and Jovan Buha discuss the Lakers adjustment period with Anthony Davis' return. Integrating LeBron when he returns. How strong is the Lakers chemistry? Certain players having to reduced roles. And which teams can contest a healthy Lakers roster? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
