Lakers are heading in the right direction, currently in the #11 spot in the Western Conference rankings and climbing. But is it a tough road ahead? JC takes a look at the entire remaining schedule and highlights a few of the Lakers who are going to help lead the team into the Playoffs as LeBron recovers from an injured foot.

The Lakers are on fire and Jarred Vanderbilt is gassing the fan favorite flames, but LeBron James’ foot will keep the pressure on Anthony Davis to keep the spotlight on his Lakers. Chemistry and camaraderie are high in Lakeland, but the schedule doesn’t get any easier for the group as March comes into focus, and how long James is forced to the sidelines will be a major story on a day-to-day basis. Rui Hachimura, it’s time to show why the Lakers traded for your services. Ethan takes a solo spin to dish on AD, LeBron’s substantial foot injury Rui, Vanderbilt, and the league at large on the latest Ethos Lakers Podcast.

The Lakers are fun again! I'll say it again, the Lakers are fun again! A fully complete roster, all with pieces that fit extremely well together, for two games now they have operated like a well oiled machine. The newly reconstructed roster was able to withstand an off-night from AD and LeBron James who combined to shoot 8-25 but no matter, Malik Beasley and Austin Reaves to the rescue! A really fun night that has given Lakers fans new hope that they playoffs are finally in sight. JC takes you through the episode solo as he goes over his excitement at what he saw and whether or not the Lakers should even go after anyone in the buyout market.

The Lakers have won five in a row to begin 2023, LeBron James is setting a new standard for greatness, and his hints to the front office have become anything but subtle as the Lakers have turned around their season. Ethan is back to dive into the five-game win streak, the incredible performance Thomas Bryant is delivering, how Russell Westbrook has redeemed himself, and why this version of Dennis Schroder needs to keep showing up regardless of who else is out there with him. The Western Conference is packed, the Lakers appear to be ready, and with Anthony Davis returning looking more and more likely in the coming weeks, all eyes are on Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss to deliver what they promised LeBron and Laker Nation to begin the season.

The Lakers are on the cusp of officially turning around their season, Anthony Davis is playing his best brand of basketball in a Lakers uniform, and the noise to trade Russell Westbrook is lessening by the day. Ethan and JC dive into the state of this Lakers team after their best win in two years and a 2-0 start to the road trip. With the unofficial start of the trade season just around the corner, the fellas look at what the Lakers could and should be targeting in an effort to grow the ceiling of this club. The AD-LeBron-Russ trio is finally feeling good, and with the heat temporarily cooled on his seat, Rob Pelinka owes it to LeBron, AD, and Lakers fans to do whatever it takes to continue raising the ceiling of this team.

This is the player Lakers fans have been waiting for. This is the franchise icon that was meant to carry the Lakers through LeBron’s final years. This is the leader the Lakers have needed on and off the court since their championship in the bubble. 8-12 feels A LOT different than 2-10, and while there is still a lot of challenging work ahead, the Lakers are finally starting to look like a cohesive unit that actually plays as a team. Go figure. Ethan is on for a solo ride to talk about AD’s dominance, LeBron’s insane production since returning to the lineup, the Austin Reaves Glow Up, and how the Lakers can best maximize all of them as the group moves forward.

Lakers have won not one, not two, but three, yes three games in a row. In some parts of the world, that's a good old fashioned winning streak. Anthony Davis has been an absolute beast in the paint during this streak and Austin Reaves has been an absolute darling that's got Lakers fans saying Alex who? (Just kidding, I miss Alex Caruso every damn day) Dennis Schroeder has come back and has had a couple decent games. JC will tell you about all that and more that's been going on during the winning streak.