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ESPN LA Now: 5/17 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss Phil Jackson's appearance on "The Tonight Show" last night in which he talks about not coaching the Lakers this season. Also, Kevin Durant says this year wasn't a waste, Mychal disagrees.
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ESPN LA Now: 5/16 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss Phil Jackson's new book in which he compares Kobe and Michael Jordan as players. Also, Ramona Shelburne breaks down the Clippers maybe extending Vinnie Del Negro as their head coach.
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ESPN LA Now: 5/16 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal discuss the NBA's decision to keep the Kings in Sacramento instead of letting them move to Seattle. Mychal thinks the NBA made a bad decision; Mark not so much.
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ESPN LA Now: 5/15 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal talk about Kershaw reaching 1000 career innings and have an ERA that is the "best ever"! Also, former Dodger James Loney joins to discuss his bounce back season with the Rays.
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ESPN LA Now: 5/15 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal discuss the NBA board of governors re-voting on whether or not the Kings should move to Seattle. Could Phil Jackson be waiting on this vote till he makes his move?
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ESPN LA Now: 5/14 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss other NBA cities gearing up for a run at Dwight Howard during this off-season. Should the Lakers look past next season and focus on the future?
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ESPN LA Now: 5/14 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal discuss Lane Kiffin's comments saying that he would consider coaching highschool kids. Also, Mychal's son Klay went on another radio show to rip his dad.
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ESPN LA Now: 5/13 [hr1]
Mark & Jay discuss all the Phil Jackson chatter and whether or not a lot of it is a part of marketing his imminent book release. Also, is LA Hockey ruined without a Kings & Ducks freeway series?
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ESPN LA Now: 5/13 [hr2]
Mark & Jay continue to discuss all the Phil Jackson talk this off-season. Ramona Shelburne stops by to shed some light on it all. Also, how well did Chris Paul handle TMZ over the weekend?
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ESPN LA Now: 5/10 [hr1]
A packed show for Mark & Beto: Mychal Thompson joins before he flys up North to see Warriors / Spurs. Also, TJ Simers joins to discuss why Josh Hamilton is like Dwight Howard.
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ESPN LA Now: 5/10 [hr2]
Mark & Beto continue to discuss whether or not Josh Hamilton needs to care what fans think of him. Also, how could LA react to a Kings / Ducks NHL playoff series?
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ESPN LA Now: 5/09 [hr1]: 5/9
Mychal's son, Klay, had a career game last night against the Spurs so he and Mark discuss what they expect from the Warriors moving forward.
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ESPN LA Now: 5/09 [hr2]: 5/9
Mark & Mychal discuss the pesonal matters Kobe Bryant is going through as he recovers from his torn Achilles tendon. Also, Ramona Shelburne updates the guys on the Phil Jackson job search.
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ESPN LA Now: 5/8 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal preach patience to Lakers' fans as questions surround the team this off-season. ESPN Insider Jim Bowden says the Dodgers & Angels can turn things around.
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ESPN LA Now: 5/8 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal continue to ask Lakers' fans to be patient this off-season. Also, it seems Don Mattingly has caught D'Antoni-itis and Matt Kemp grants a wish.
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ESPNLA Now - Crosstalk: 5/8
Mark, Mychal, Steve, and John get going on crosstalk with Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ taking a hit pitch to the head last night. Can anything be done to protect the pitchers?
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ESPN LA Now: 5/7 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal react to a crazy night of NBA playoff action with the Bulls upsetting the Heat and the Warriors falling to the Spurs. Also, Howard Beck of the NY Times stops by to dish on whether or not Phil Jackson could be headed to Brooklyn.
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ESPN LA Now: 5/7 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal discuss a trade rumor that could send Blake Griffin to the Boston Celtics. Could it even be possible? Also is there more pressure on Derrick Rose to play now?
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ESPN LA Now: 5/6 [hr1]
With the Clippers being bounced out of the playoffs Mark & Mychal discuss what Chirs Paul and Dwight Howard could be thinking going into this off-season.
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ESPN LA Now: 5/6 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal continue to discuss the off-seasons awaiting the Lakers and Clippers. They also chat with Gary Washburn who voted Carmelo Anthony the NBA MVP instead of Lebron James.
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Crosstalk: 5/6
Mark, Mychal, Steve, and John get going with crosstalk as there are questions looming for the Lakers and Clippers this off-season. Also, should Derek Rose be playing in the playoffs?
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ESPN LA Now: 5/3 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss the Warriors almost choking away a playoff series to the Nuggets last night. Also, Kevin Arnovitz from ESPN.com joins from Memphis as the Clippers are on the verge of a 1st round playoff exit.
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ESPN LA Now: 5/3 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal preview all the NBA Game 6 action in the playoffs tonight and also discuss some pending legal action Kobe Bryant is going through.
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ESPN LA Now: 5/2 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal wonder why NBA teams resort to hacking a bad free throw shooter in games.Is there anything the league can do to fix it or should they just leave it alone?
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ESPN LA Now: 5/2 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal wonder with so many LA coaches on the hot seat and so many having been fired in the last year, does the city just have a compulsion to get it's coaches fired?
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Crosstalk: 5/2
Mark, Mychal, Steve, & John crosstalk get going on a little crosstalk. If Dwight Howard leaves should the Lakers consider bringing back Bynum? Were the Knicks out of line dressing in all black?
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ESPN LA Now: 5/1 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal react to Dwight wanting to make the decision to stay for himself, Kobe wanting the roster to stay intact, and D'Antoni praising the job he did.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/30 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss the Toronoto Raptors and other NBA teams courting the services of Phil Jackson. Also, Dr. Klapper stops by to talk off-season rehabbing for the Lakers.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/30 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal discuss whether or not the Lakers placed to much pressure and responsibility on Dwight Howard this season. Also, Pau Gasol after his Lakers' exit interview.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/29 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss and react to the end of the Lakers' season. Will Dwight Howard stay in LA? Will Kobe be ready for next season? What will happen to Metta World Peace and Pau Gasol?
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ESPN LA Now: 4/29 [hr2]
The Lakers are holding their exit interviews today so Mark & Mychal throw to Metta World Peace and Steve Nash live with the media in El Segundo.
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Crosstalk: 4/29
Mark, Mychal, Steve, and John discuss the end of the Lakers' season after they were swept out of the 1st round of the playoffs last night by the San Antonio Spurs.
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Playoff Crosstalk: 4/26 [hr1]
Breaking News: Russel Westbrook is sidelined with a knee injury. Plus, Jack McCallum of SI stops by to talk about his sit down with Greg Popovich.
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Lakers Playoff Crosstalk: 4/26 [hr2]
Crosstalk continues as Mark, John, & Mychal catch up with Dr. Klapper who breaks down the knee injury to Russel Westbrook and all the Laker injuries that have piled up. Also, Frank Caliendo does the best Mel Kiper impression ever.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/25 [hr1]
Mike D'Antoni says series hasn't started till home team loses a game at home & Lakers keep losing bodies to put out against the Spurs.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/25 [hr2]
Mike Dunleavy discusses Lakers state after first two loses in series with Spurs. Who starts in the Lakers back court in game 3?
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ESPN LA Now: 4/24 [hr1]
Mark & Ben preview the game 2 matchup against the Spurs as breaking news out of San Antonio is that Jordan Hill will suit up for the Lakers. Also, Ramona Shelburne stops by.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/24 [hr2]
Mark & Ben discuss the reaction to Kobe tweeting from D'Antoni and Metta World Peace. Also, Nash says he is still hurting; should the Lakers even rely on him?
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ESPN LA Now: 4/23 [hr1]
As the Lakers are expected to use their amnesty clause before next season, Mark & Ben discuss what the Lakers should do. Amnesty Kobe, amnesty Gasol, or let Howard walk?
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ESPN LA Now: 4/23 [hr2]
Mark & Ben discuss Jerry West's comments yesterday regarding Phil Jackson. He says Phil Jackson is not coming through that door anytime soon Lakers' fans.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/22 [hr1]
As the Lakers fell to the Spurs in game one of their playoff series, Mark & Ben discuss whether or not Kobe should contine to tweet during games. Also, Dave Mcmenamin stops by.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/22 [hr2]
Mark & Ben continue to discuss Kobe Bryant's tweets during yesterday's Lakers' loss to San Antonio and Mike D'Antoni's reaction to it. Should Kobe still tweet during the next game?
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ESPN LA Now: 4/19 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss Antawn Jamison's "pause" when asked about playing for Mike D'Antoni this season. Spurs' radio voice Bill Schoening stops by as well.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/19 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal discuss the Las Vegas odds of Kobe Bryant's rehab from a torn Achilles tendon. They also get into the Padres GM's comments about Zack Greinke.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/18 [hr1]
Mark & Ramona discuss the Lakers' big win last night to reach the playoffs and matchup against San Antonio. How do the Lakers' chances to make a deep run look now?
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ESPN LA Now: 4/18 [hr2]
Mark & Ramona discuss whether or not Mike D'Antoni has earned another year as coach of the Lakers after coaching the team into the playoffs.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/17 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal get L.A. ready for a big day as the Lakers need a win tonight against the Rockets. Former Laker "Big Game" James Worthy stops by to help break it all down.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/17 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal discuss Magic's comments regarding Chris Paul getting a statue after Kobe. Also, Ramona Shelburne joins to discuss Phil Jackson wanting back in the NBA.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/16 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss whether or not Mike D'Antoni's job is getting safer by the day. Also, Mychal relives his frightening experience with Effie the ghost.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/16 [hr2]
As Kobe recovers from a torn achilles tendon, Mark & Mychal rattle around whether or not the Lakers should consider amnestying Kobe. Also, Dr. Robert Klapper stops by.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/15 [hr1]
Mark, Mychal, & Ben discuss Kobe rupturing his achilles tendon this past Friday. Where do the Lakers go from here as they look to a possible future without the Mamba?
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ESPN LA Now: 4/15 [hr2]
Mark, Mychal, and Ben get into whether or not the Lakers should consider amnestying Kobe Bryant if he can't come back for the start of next season.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/12 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss the Dodgers' brawl that led to Greinke's busted collar bone. Also, NBA Capologist Larry Coon stops by. Can the Lakers keep Gasol?
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ESPN LA Now: 4/12
Mark & Mychal continue to dish on Greinke breaking his collar bone in last night's Dodgers' brawl. Also, the Lakers are set to take on the Golden State Warrriors tonight.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/11 [hr1]
Colin Cowherd sticks around for crosstalk with Mark & Ramona. The Lakers win big in Portland and Pau Gasol calls out Kobe Bryant. Also, Kurt Rambis stops by as well.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/11 [hr2]
Mark & Ramona touch on Magic Johnson's belief that the Lakers would beat the Spurs in the playoffs. Also, Gasol calls out Kobe, whose in the right on this one?
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ESPN LA Now: 4/10 [hr1]
Mark & Ben discuss the Lakers' big win last night and Mike D'Antoni's comments regarding his "8 man rotation". Also, a moment with Christopher Walken.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/10 [hr2]
Mark & Ben get into Gasol's big game in the Lakers' win last night which Mark attributes to him getting a pep talk from Mychal. Also, Angels' manager Mike Scioscia stops by.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/9 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss Steve Nash's comments regarding this season being a "coach's nightmare" for Mike D'Antoni. Also, Pau Gasol stops by before the Lakers take on New Orleans.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/9 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal react to Pau Gasol's comments regarding his number of shots, his relationship with Mike D'Antoni, and his future as a Laker.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/8 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss Magic's comments regarding the Lakers' lack of heart after they lost to the Clippers over the weekend. Also, Ramona Shelburne of ESPNLA.com joins.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/8 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal continue to discuss the Lakers' loss to the Clippers over the weekend as the Purple & Gold's playoff chances are looking dimmer as the regular season closes.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/5 [hr1]
Mark Willard is of the opinion that Steve Blake should start over Nash. Mychal Thompson disagrees so the guys get into it. Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN.com stops by to dish on the Clippers as well.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/5 [hr2]
Mark Willard and Mychal Thompson discuss all the scandal and controversey going on in college sports this week. How could anyone like college more than the pros? Also, Nash vs. Blake - who you got?
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ESPN LA Now: 4/4 [hr1]
Mark Willard & Mychal Thompson discuss the "We want Phil!" chants during Shaq's jersey retirement. Out of bounds or from the heart? Also, James Worthy stops by to give his thoughts as well.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/4 [hr2]
Mark Willard and Mychal Thompson continue to wonder whether or not the "We want Phil!" chants should even continue from fans? Also, are the expectations for the Dodgers too great to meet?
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ESPN LA Now: 4/3 [hr1]
Mark & Ben discuss the Lakers 20 point win over the Dallas Mavericks last night. Former Lakers Kurt Rambis stops by and says it was Kobe's best game ever.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/3 [hr2]
Mark & Ben discuss Shaq's jersey being retired last night at Staples Center and the "We want Phil!" chants. Also, Mike Greenberg of Mike & Mike stops by.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/2 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss Shaq's jersey being retired by the Lakers tonight as part of the game against Dallas. Also, former Laker Rick Fox stops by to dish on Kobe & Shaq as well.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/2 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal react to Steve Nash being ruled out of tonight's game against Dallas on the eve of Shaq's jersey being retired.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/1 [hr1]
Ben Lyons is in for Mark as the Lakers win against the Kings without Steve Nash. Can Gasol and Howard co-exist on the court? Also, UCLA finds their new head coach John Alford.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/1 [hr2]
As Ben Lyons sits in for Mark, ESPN MLB Insider Jim Bowden joins to discuss his bold predictions for the Dodgers & Angels. Also, Beto Duran checks in from Dodger's stadium.
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ESPN LA Now: 4/1 [hr3]
Ben Lyons is in for Mark as Dr. Klapper stops by to discuss the current injury to Steve Nash. Also, Angels TV analyst Mark Gubicza joins from Cincinnati for a game preview.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/29 [hr1]
Mark & Ben discuss the Lakers' bad loss in Milwaukee last night as both Kobe and Nash are both hurt. Does Gasol think Kobe needs to give up the ball more often?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/29 [hr2]
Mark gets a surprise call from 49ers TE Vernon Davis to help get through his ankly injury. Mark & Ben continue to discuss the struggling Lakers and their injury issues.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/28 [hr1]
Lakers sneak out of Minnesota with 3-point victory and a NO Call at end of game. Lakers look to win 2nd game of back to back for 1st time this season.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/28 [hr2]
Mike Dunleavy discusses what he thought should have been a foul last night, Lakers season-long woes, previews Bucks and Lakers, and discusses the UCLA coaching job.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/27 [hr1]
The NFL gathers for USC Pro Day to see Matt Barkley throw for 1st time since November. Trent Dilfer says Barkley has NFL transferable skills. MWP is out indefinitely.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/27 [hr2]
Jeff Van Gundy discusses Laker plan for making playoffs with 11 games remaining and overcoming loss of Metta World Peace. Mike D'Antoni is not to blame.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/26 [hr2]
Carl Crawford discusses his recovery this spring & his return to the field in his 1st season with the Dodgers. The Lakers remain disconnected.
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ESPN LA Now; 3/26 [hr1]
Mark and Ben dissect Warriors runaway from Lakers in the Bay and showcase Lakers season-long woes. Offense was stagnant, defense was nonexistent and the parts don't fit.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/25 [hr1]
Mark & Ben get into the Lakers' embarrassing loss to the Wizards and Mike D'Antoni's post game press conference where he went off on his team.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/25 [hr2]
Mark & Ben continue to break down the shammockery that was the Lakers' loss to the Wizards. Also, Mychal Thompson stops by to preview the matchup against the Warriors.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/22 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss all the bracket busting going on in the NCAA tourney and also get into who are the best matchups for the Lakers if they make the NBA playoffs.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/22 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal are joined by Lakers' forward Antawn Jamison before they take on the Wizards tonight. Who should the Lakers hope they don't see in the playoffs?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/21 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss the Miami Heat continuing their win streak. Also Mychal has a bone to pick with Colin Cowherd who said the Heat are better then his Lakers team from '87.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/20 [hr1]
Mark & Ramona discuss the difficult Del Negro and D'Antoni in leaving their "mark" on the Lakers and Clipper. Also, Jay Bilas stops by to dish on march madness.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/20 [hr2]
Ben & Ramona discuss Ben Howland's future with the UCLA Bruins. Could he be fired? Also, Hanley Ramirez of the Dodgers was hurt in the WBC, what do the Dodgers do now?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/19 [hr1]
Mark & Ramona discuss the Lakers 23 point loss in Phoenix last night. Should D'Antoni have gone deeper on his bench? Also Dwight Howard parts ways with his business manager.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/18 [hr1]
Mark & Ramona discuss the Lakers' bench stepping up in a big win over the Kings without the help of Kobe Bryant. What does D'Antoni think of how the team looks without Kobe?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/18 [hr2]
Mark & Ramona get into whether or not the Lakers & Clippers could meet in the 1st round of the playoffs. Also, Kellerman & Mark go at it about the Steve Blake bandwagon.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/15 [hr1]
Mark & Ramona discuss whether or not Kobe will play today. Dave McMenamin updates from shoot-a-round and Jim Bowden stops by to dish on Dodger's spring training.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/15 [hr2]
Mark & Ramona discuss the Clippers recent struggles that have them falling in the playoff standings. Also, could Gasol be returning earlier than expected?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/14 [hr1]
Mark & Ben discuss Kobe Bryant's ankle injury and whether or not the defensive play by Dahntay Jones was dirty? ESPN NBA Analyst Bruce Bowen jumps on with his insight as well.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/14 [hr2]
Mark & Ben continue to discuss if the play where Kobe hurt his ankle was dirty or not. Also, AEG is no longer for sale, could the NFL to LA be in jeopardy?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/13 [hr1]
Mark & Ben discuss Dwight Howard's performance last night in Orlando. Is Hack-a-Howard getting out of control? Does the NBA need to step in and make some changes?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/13 [hr2]
Mark tries to turn Hack-a-Howard into Hug-a-Howard as he & Ben discuss and also dish on the imminent return of Pau Gasol to the line up. How will D'Antoni use Gasol now?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/12 [hr1]
Mark & Ramona discuss Dwight's return to Orlando for the first time since he was traded to the Lakers. Also, Jarrod Rudolph of RealGM.com stops by to dish on Howard's mindset.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/12 [hr2]
Mark & Ramona continue to discuss Dwight's first return to Orlando since being traded. Stan Van Gundy comments and crosstalk with Mason & Beto are on tap.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/11 [hr1]
Beto and J sit in for Mark as the Lakers have fought their way into the 8 seed of the western conference playoffs. Can Dwight continue to dominate on defense?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/11 [hr2]
Beto and J continue to discuss the Lakers recent success and Dwight Howard's return to Orlando. Can Dwight handle the pressure from his former home crowd?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/8 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss whether or not Dwight Howard can be the leader the Lakers need moving forward. Can Dwight learn from Kobe how to lead the Lakers?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/8 [hr2]
ESPN NBA Insider Chris Broussard discusses why he thinks Dwight should remain a Laker. Mark & Mychal also get into Kobe's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/7 [hr1]
Mark & Ben discuss last night's unbelievable comeback win for the Lakers' againt the Hornets. Should we be encouraged by the Lakers coming back from 25 points down?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/7 [hr2]
Mark & Ben discuss Dwight Howard's comments regarding his old teammates from the Orlando Magic. JJ Redick didn't take kindly to the comments either.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/6 [hr1]
Mark & Ben discuss the Lakers' loss to the Thunder in Oklahoma City as Kobe, Dwight, and Metta all finish the game with injuries. Can the Lakers still compete?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/6 [hr2]
Mark & Ben discuss Dwight Howard bringing up his injuries this late in the season and how has been keeping in touch with Phil Jackson.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/5 [hr1]
Mark & Ramona discuss the NFL in LA maybe hitting a snag with LA city council woman Jan Perry. Lakers guard Steve Blake stops by to dish on the game in OKC tonight as well.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/5 [hr2]
Mark & Ramona continue to discuss the Lakers taking on the Thunder in OKC tonight and the potential of the NFL in LA being a no-go. ALso, crosstalk with Mason and Lyons.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/4 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss the Lakers' win over Atlanta and Kobe thanking Dwight for the defense down the stretch. Also, Mychal comes clean on his lie that went viral this weekend.
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ESPN LA Now: 3/4 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal discuss how the Angels handled Mike Trout's contract raise. Also, should Serge Ibaka be suspended for his shot to Blake Griffin's groin?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/1 [hr1]
Mark & Ben discuss the Lakers' win over the T'Wolves and Dwight only taking 6 shots compared to Kobe's 22 attempts. Also, will the Dodgers be the next dynasty in baseball?
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ESPN LA Now: 3/1 [hr2]
Last night on TNT Shaq called out the Lakers and D12. Mark & Ben react and also discuss Rory McIlroy walking off the course today. Plus, crosstalk with Mason & Ireland.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/28 [hr1]
The Lakers are favored to make the playoffs. RJ Bell of pregame.com joins Mark & Mychal to discuss. Also, Lane Kiffin said the USC defense hurt Matt Barkley's draft stock.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/28 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal discuss scouts at the NFL combine asking players illegal questions during their interviews. ESPN CBB Analyst Digger Phelps stops by to talk UCLA vs. Arizona.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/27 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss the rumors surrounding Raja Bell possibly coming to the Lakers. Would the Jazz even allow it? Also, does D12 have any reason to sign with Dallas?
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ESPN LA Now: 2/27 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal continue to discuss possible reasons D12 would sign in Dallas. Also, Mitch Kupchak opens up about the Mike Brown firing and Mark Cuban is unhappy with D-Fish.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/26 [hr1]
Mark & Ben react to a tough loss for the Lakers in Denver. They are joined by Neil Paine from Basketball-Reference, who doesn't think the Lakers are all that disappointing.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/26 [hr2]
Mark & Ben discuss Dodgers' pitcher Zack Greinke's comments saying that he would play for the worst team if they paid the most money. Also, crosstalk with Mason & Ireland.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/25 [hr1]
Mark & Arash discuss Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban suggesting the Lakers should amnesty Kobe. Should the NBA fine Cuban for his comments or was Bryant's 38 points good enough?
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ESPN LA Now: 2/25 [hr2]
Mark & Arash discuss the thought of Kobe Bryant having to give up control of the Lakers to Dwight Howard. Agree or disagree? Also, crosstalk with Mason and Beto Duran.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/22 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss Kobe Bryant's comments during Jerry Buss' memorial service where he asked the team to rally for a playoff run. Well said or bad timing on Kobe's part?
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ESPN LA Now: 2/22 [hr2]
Lakers' forward Earl Clark joins Mark & Mychal to discuss being given a great opportunity with the Lakers to show what he has to offer. Also, crosstalk with Mason & Ireland.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/21 [hr1]
As the NBA trade deadline looms Mark & Ramona talk with Lakers' beat writer Dave McMenamin to see if the Lakers or Clippers will make a move before the deadline passes.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/21 [hr2]
As the trade deadline passes both the Lakers & Clippers stand pat. Mark & Ramona discuss what is next as Jim Buss has become the ultimate decision maker for the Lakers.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/20 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss the Lakers' GM Mitch Kupchak saying that Dwight Howard is the future for the Lakers. Also, Marc Stein updates the guys on the trade deadline.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/20 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal discuss Phil Jackson's comments in Sports Illustrated relating to how the Lakers use Howard in the post. Could Phil really be the cure-all the Lakers need?
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ESPN LA Now: 2/19 [hr1]
Jay from Compton sits in for Mark as he & Mychal reflect on the passing of Lakers' owner Dr. Jerry Buss and the legacy he leaves behind in the city of Los Angeles.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/19 [hr2]
Jay from Compton sits in for Mark as he & Mychal continue to discuss the passing of Jerry Buss. Also, who should play Dr. Buss & his family in a movie version of their lives?
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ESPN LA Now: 2/18 [hr1]
Mark Willard and Mychal Thompson talk about the passing and life of Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss. Steve Springer comes on to share his thoughts on Dr. Buss over the years. The voice of the Kings' Bob Miller comes on to give his unique perspective of Dr. Buss.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/18 [hr2]
Mark Willard and Mychal Thompson talk about the passing and life of Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss. Magic Johnson shares his memories of Dr. Buss on ESPN Sportscenter and Steve and John Crosstalk about all things Dr. Jerry Buss.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/15 [hr1]
Mark & Beto are live from the Northern Trust Open after the Lakers get blown out. Lee Jenkins of SI stops by to comment on Jerry Buss & the Lakers' season thus far.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/15 [hr2]
Mark & Beto continue from the Northern Trust Open as they discuss if the Lakers need to re-evaluate keeping Dwight Howard long term. Also, crosstalk with Mason and Ramona.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/14 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal feel the love as they preview tonight's Valentine's Day matchup between the Lakers and Clippers. Can the Lakers get a win in the cross-town rivalry?
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ESPN LA Now: 2/14 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal discuss former Dodger Mike Piazza, in his new book, calling out Vin Scully. Also, crosstalk with Mason & Ireland on the eve of Lakers versus Clippers.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/13 [hr1]
Mark & Ramona discuss former Lakers' coach Mike Brown speaking out about being fired from the team and also Dwight Howard continuing to not say if he will re-sign or not.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/13 [hr2]
Mark & Ramona discuss Kobe calling out a fan for using a homophobic slur and also get into Don Mattingly not being worried about the Dodgers' high expectations.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/12 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss former Laker Rick Fox tearing into Dwight Howard for "butting heads" with Kobe Bryant. Also, apparently Rick Fox wanted to be like Mike....Thompson!
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ESPN LA Now: 2/12 [hr2]
Mark Saxon on the Dodgers' Beat for ESPNLA joins Mark & Mychal to talk about the opening of spring training. The guys also discuss Howard wanting to play in the All-Star game.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/8 [hr1]
Beto & J sit in for Mark as they discuss the Lakers being blown out in Boston and Dwight Howard not looking good in his return to the court from his shoulder injury.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/8 [hr2]
Beto & J sit in for Mark as they get into "Kobe vs. Dwight" after a blowout loss in Boston. Is Kobe right in saying it's all over-blow? Also, crosstalk with Mason & Ramona.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/7 [hr1]
Ben & J sit in for Mark as they talk with Lakers forward Antawn Jamison about the Lakers' road trip and not having Pau Gasol & Dwight Howard in the line up.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/7 [hr2]
Ben & J sit in for Mark as they discuss Kobe Bryant urging Dwight Howard to play through the pain and then Howard coming back at Kobe. Plus, crosstalk with Mason & Ramona.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/6 [hr1]
Mark & Ramona discuss Kobe's comments regarding Howard's injury after the win in Brooklyn. Should Dwight play through the pain?
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ESPN LA Now: 2/6 [hr2]
Garry Paskwietz of wearesc.com joins Mark & Ramona to discuss national signing day. Also, should D12 play through his shoulder injury? Plus, crosstalk with Mason & Ireland.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/5 [hr1]
Mark & Ben open the show as news drops that Howard and World Peace will miss today's game against the Nets. Dave McMenamin & Howard Beck stop by to preview the game.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/5 [hr2]
Mark & Ben react to the interview Howard had with SAS and the sit down Gasol did with TJ Simers. Another recruit de-commits from USC and crosstalk with Mason & Max.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/4 [hr1]
Mark & Ramona react to Mark's 49ers losing Super Bowl XLVII and the Lakers close wins over the weekend to Minnesota and Detroit.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/4 [hr2]
Could the Clippers be looking to trade for Kevin Garnet of the Boston Celtics? Mark & Ramona discuss and crosstalk with Mason & Ireland.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/1 [hr1]
Mark & Ben get into Kobe's sit down with TJ Simers. Also, the discuss the breaking news that Dwight Howard will not play agianst Minnesota Friday night.
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ESPN LA Now: 2/1 [hr2]
Mark & Ben get into everything Super Bowl, prop bets included. They also discuss Dwight Howard not playing against the T'wolves in Minnesota.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/31 [hr1]
Mark & Ben get into the Lakers' loss in Phoenix to the Suns. Dwight Howard's shoulder is an issue; could it keep the Lakers from making a run to the playoffs?
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ESPN LA Now: 1/31 [hr2]
Should the Lakers consider trading Dwight Howard? Mark & Ben discuss and then talk with Herm Edwards about the Super Bowl in New Orleans this Sunday.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/30 [hr1]
Mark & Ramona discuss the Lakers' win last night and Gasol not playing the 4th quarter. Also, Ian O'Connor of ESPNNY.com stops by to dish on the newest A-Rod RED scandal.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/30 [hr2]
Mark & Ramona discuss PED use in sports and how intentions of athletes should factor into punishments. They also get into Steve Nash's 1st return to Phoenix as a Laker.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/29 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss Kobe's appearance on Max & Marcellus and get into whether or not Mike D'Antoni deserves some of the credit for the Lakers' turnaround.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/29 [hr2]
Reggie Miller joins Mark & Mychal to discuss his UCLA jersey being retired and the Lakers as well. They also touch on Super Bowl Media Day.
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Jerry West, Lakers: 1/28
Executive Director of the Northern Trust Open & NBA Legend Jerry West joins Mark & Mychal to discuss the tournament and all the drama surrounding the Lakers, Kobe, and D12.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/28 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss the Lakers big win over OKC as the team showed a renewed sense of energy. Also, Dr. Klapper talks about his "AH HA" moment and how it relates to D12.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/28 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal discuss the conversation they had with NBA legend Jerry West regarding the Lakers, Kobe, and Dwight. Also, crosstalk with Mason & Ireland.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/25 [hr1]
Mark asks Mychal, as a "big" man, if he has any quirks? Mark thinks D12 has quirks as well just like the great big men of old. Can he get it together like Shaq and Kareem did?
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ESPN LA Now: 1/25 [hr2]
Lakers take on the Utah Jazz tonight. Mark & Mychal discuss along with Howard, D'Antoni and whether or not the Lakers need to already focus on next season.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/23 [hr1]
Mark & Ramona dicuss Howard's recent attitude and how the Lakers may need to choose between Mike D'Antoni & Howard if the season continues to slip away.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/23 [hr2]
Dave McMenamin joins Mark & Ramona to discuss Howard stepping up to answer for his recent behaviour. Could the Lakers consider trading D12 before the season is up?
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ESPN LA Now: 1/22 [hr1]
Mark & Ramona discuss Kobe Bryant's comments following the loss to the Bulls in Chicago. How can Mike D'Antoni not consider adjusting his system with the losses racking up?
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ESPN LA Now: 1/22 [hr2]
Stephen A Smith thinks Dwight should be traded. Mark & Ramona discuss and also talk with Jarrod Rudolph of RealGM.com about Howard.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/21 [hr1]
49ers and Ravens headed to the Superbowl. Lakers lose again on the road and Dwight gets thrown out. Mark & J from Compton discuss.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/21 [hr2]
Tom Waddle of ESPN 1000 in Chicago stops by to talk Lakers / Bulls and Super Bowl preview. Also Mark & J crosstalk with Mason & Shelburne.
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ESPN LA Now: 01/18 [hr1]
Ramona Shelburne is sitting in for Mychal Thompson. Mark & Ramona break down last night's Lakers loss to the Miami Heat. Would you consider this somewhat of a moral victory for the Lakers.
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ESPN LA Now: 01/18 [hr2]
Ramona Shelburne is sitting in for Mychal Thompson. Mark and Ramona discuss the Oprah Winfrey interview with Lance Armstrong. ESPN.com columnist Rick Reily joins Mark & Ramona and talks about Lance Armstrong admitting to doping on Oprah. Crosstalk with Steve and John.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/17 [hr1]
The hoax is on as Mark & Mychal react to the bizzare story of the deceased girlfriend of Manti Te'o not being real. Also, Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com previews Lakers / Heat.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/17 [hr2]
Mark & Mychal discuss Dwight Howard responding to Robert Horry's comments about his on the court demeanor. Also, crosstalk with Mason and Ireland.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/16 [hr1]
Mark & Ben discuss reports saying USC players fought after the Sun Bowl. Garry Paskwietz stops by to further the discussion and Mychal Thompson won't pay up for being wrong.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/16
The Lakers are putting together some solid performances before they take on Miami tomorrow. Mark & Ben discuss and then crosstalk with Mason and Ireland.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/15 [hr1]
Mark Willard and Mychal Thompson talk about Kobe; is he ready to pick up the slack on defense, can the Lakers follow suit and start to rack up some wins. Mark & Mychal also discuss and react to Lance Armstrong.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/15 [hr2]
Mark Willard and Mychal Thompson talk with Lakers sideline reporter Mike Trudell to preview LAL / MIL. Also, Dodgers President Stan Kasten joins Mark & Mychal to discuss stadium renovations and Crosstalk.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/14 [hr1]
Mark Willard and Mychal Thompson talk about the exciting weekend of NFL playoff action. They also talk about Lance Armstrong reportedly ready to admit he was "doping" during his cycling career and the upcoming Super Bowl.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/14 [hr2]
Mark and Mychal talk about the Lakers' blow out win over the Cavs. They argue about if Dwight Howard can be a killer competitor and still have a smiling face, they take calls on this and Crosstalk.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/11 [hr1]
Mark & Mychal discuss Jim Buss saying he wants Pau Gasol down in the paint more. Also, another $1 bet for the boys regarding Tim Tebow and Monte Kiffin goes to the Cowboys.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/11 [hr2]
Lakers forward Earl Clark joins Mark & Mychal to talk about starting against the OKC Thunder. Also, Mark makes another bet; this time with Dave Joseph on SF/GB.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/10 [hr1]
Mark & Arash discuss the Lakers earning a "moral" victory in a loss to the Spurs. Also, Vincent Bonsignore joins the guys to discuss a trade he thinks the Lakers should make.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/10 [hr2]
Greg Popovich called out the media last night and defended D'Antoni's defense. Mark & Arash discuss then crosstalk with John Ireland & Ramona Shelburne.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/09 [hr1]: 1/9
Mark & Ben go over the Lakers' remaining schedule and the task looks daunting. Also, Bill Schoening, radio voice of the Spurs, stops by to preview LAL at SA.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/09 [hr2]: 1/9
The vote is in and no man is in the Baseball Hall of Fame this year. Mark Saxon joins Willard & Lyons to discuss. Also, could Jim Mora "bolt" UCLA for the NFL?
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ESPN LA Now: 1/08 [hr1]: 1/8
With Howard, Gasol, and Hill out for at least the next week of games what are your expectations moving forward for the Lakers. Mark Willard and Ben Lyons discuss.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/08 [hr2]: 1/8
Mark & Ben discuss Kobe's twitter account and how he has opened up access to Lakers' fans. A preview of the Lakers in Houston and crosstalk with Max & Ramona.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/07 [hr1]: 1/7
DH12 on team chemistry and being an alpha male. Mark discusses & is joined by NBA cap expert Larry Coon, Dave Joseph on the end of the NHL lockout, and M.T. collects on a bet.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/07 [hr2]: 1/7
Magic Johnson goes on a twitter rant about the Lakers so Mark reacts. Joe Schad previews the BCS National Championship. Also, crosstalk with Ramona & Arash.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/04 [hr1]: 1/4
Mark & Mychal preview tonight's matchup with the Lakers and Clippers. A busy morning as Kobe Bryant joins twitter and Phil Jackson gets engaged to Jeanie Buss as well.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/04 [hr2]: 1/4
Kevin Arnovitz stops by to preview tonight's Lakers / Clippers matchup. Mychal is still convinced Chip Kelly stays at Oregon. Also, crosstalk with John Ireland & Mike Trudell.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/03 [hr1]: 1/3
Mychal is back in with Mark and he has a bone to pick with Kobe's comments saying the Lakers looked old and slow in their last game. Also, Garry Paskwietz on USC decommits.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/03 [hr2]: 1/3
Mark & Mychal discuss the upcoming games for the Lakers and wonder if they can come together for some wins. Also, is Chip Kelly headed to the NFL? Mychal doesn't think so.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/02 [hr1]: 1/2
Lakers drop one to Philly and Kobe says they are old & slow. Mark Willard & Arash Markazi discuss the lack of energy the Lakers have been showing.
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ESPN LA Now: 1/02 [hr2]: 1/2
Mark & Arash discuss whether or not Dwight would consider leaving LA. Also, why hasn't Pat Haden pulled the trigger on any coaching changes at USC?
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ESPN LA Now : 12/28 [hr1]
Jay from Compton and Mychal Thompson talk about the Clippers 15 game win streak and then Pau Gasol's injury. Listeners call in to comment on the Lakers and Clippers.
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ESPN LA Now : 12/28 [hr2]
Jay from Compton and Mychal Thompson talk about Matt Barkley, his legacy and rank USC quarterbacks. Jay and Mychal talk about who are the best from different eras in sports. Also, the great sports stories of 2012 and Crosstalk.
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ESPN LA Now: 12/24 [hr2]
Mark Willard and Mychal Thompson talk to ESPNNY.com Jane McManus who broke the story of Tim Tebow refusing to be part of the wildcat offense on the Jets. Mychal reads his "Night Before Christmas" poem. UCLA Head Coach, Jim Mora calls in to talk about UCLA's appearance in the upcoming Holiday Bowl against Baylor and the futue of Bruin football.
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ESPN LA Now : 12/24 [hr1]
Mark Willard and Mychal Thompson talk about Steve Nash's return and the Laker win over Golden State. They also talk about Tim Tebow refusing to run the wildcat on the Jets. John Ireland comes on to talk Kobe. Mychal breaks out his Santa Sports List.
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