Jello Jigglin - A Lakers Podcast with Ryan Ward Bleav

Some wild things happened during my trip to Las Vegas to cover Team USA's showdown against Canada and the Bronny James mayhem has gotten underway for the Los Angeles Lakers with fellow rookie Donald Knecht along for the ride.

The Los Angeles Lakers tried and failed to sign future Hall of Famer Klay Thompson and now are scrambling to find ways to improve the through NBA free agency and trades, including potentially bringing in LA native DeMar DeRozan.

The Los Angeles Lakers did what everyone expected to do during the NBA Draft by selecting Bronny James, but also landed a steal in the first round with Dalton Knecht. Despite the first-round steal, the Lakers are getting roasted for clear nepotism and seemingly wanting to fill their pockets rather than win basketball games next season.

The Los Angeles Lakers finally announce the hiring of new head coach JJ Redick and hold an introductory press conference, with some interesting comments by the first-timer. Rumors are swirling about the Lakers potentially making some trades this summer, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis make it clear they want the team to bring in another "elite player" before the 2024-25 NBA season.

After seemingly endless rumors and nonstop speculation, the Los Angeles Lakers have hired JJ Redick to be Darvin Ham's successor as the team's new head coach.

The Los Angeles Lakers lose an icon with former player and executive Jerry West passing away followed by the team continuing their search for a new head coach, Bronny James coming in for a pre-draft workout and an interesting trade rumor surfacing.