The Hoops Rehab Show

The Pistons forced a game 7 and gain back home court advantage.  Does Cleveland have any chance? San Antonio went into Minnesota and showed them what they are made out of. Will they have what it takes to take down the defending champs. Jalen Williams of the OKC Thunder has declared himself healthy and is ready for the series. Another segment of school’s out and summer vacay starting for the Minnesota Timberwolves 

New article by Dave McMenamin outlines LeBron’s frustration with the Lakers organization. Does this deter him from staying with the Lakers next year? The Cavs finally get their first road win of the playoffs and take a 3-2 lead over the one seed Detroit Pistons. Full Game 6 preview between the Spurs and Timberwolves 

Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs after getting swept by the OKC Thunder. The Lakers season was up and down but ultimately it came down to health with Luka Doncic who had a severe hamstring strain. Will LeBron decide to retire? If he continues playing will that be with the Lakers? Cleveland? Golden state? We discuss the early stages of offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. Who wins the Pistons vs Cavs series? Another segment of School’s out time for summer vacay featuring the Philadelphia Sixers and the Los Angeles Lakers 

Lakers go down 2-0 against the OKC Thunder. Refs were the stars of the game as well as the turnovers by the Los Angeles Lakers. Lakers have found a way to contain SGA but not the others on the Thunder roster. Do they have any chance in Game 3? Pistons take down the Cleveland Cavilers and the James Harden playoff game looks familiar. Update on OG Anunoby and his hamstring strain. What does this mean for the New York Knicks moving forward. 

Lakers lose big in OKC but they found a way to contain SGA but they are missing 33 points from their super star Luka Doncic and that’s the difference. Can the Lakers find a way to stay alive in this series for Luka to come back? The Pistons took down the Cavs in Game 1 and look to take back their title as the number one team in the East. Jared Vanderbilt suffers gruesome injury 

The Spurs ran into a buzz saw against the Minnesota Timberwolves who find a way to win despite the odds. Anthony Edwards was on a minute restriction after returning from a bone bruise which gave them a much needed boost. Wemby breaks playoff ready for blocks but struggled offensively tonight. Will Luka Doncic be back at all this series? Knicks are still rolling but can they maintain it to get to the Finals. Another segment of School’s out featuring three teams going on summer vacay early (Celtics, Magic, and Raptors)

Two NBA Game 6’s were instant classics and we will have three Game 7’s over the weekend!! The Magic had one of the most epic collapse in playoffs history. The road team seems to not win in the series between the raptors and Cavs and RJ Barrett was able to send the Raptors to a Game 7. The Lakers prevail with the consistent LeBron James at 41 years old and will face the defending champs on Tuesday. What’s the latest injury reports on Jayson Tatum, Jalen Williams and Luka Doncic. Schools out and it’s summer vacay for three teams: Atlanta...

The Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to advance to the second round a face the OKC Thunder but a lackluster effort from the players and the crowd the Lakers are forced to a Game 6 on the road in front of a raucous crowd in Houston. Austin Reaves returned but was it a good idea to not have a minute restriction. The Pistons took advantage of Franz Wagner being out with a calf strain and force a Game 6. The Cavs take advantage in the series after Brand Ingram leaves early with heel pain. 

Big night in the NBA with three Game 5’s. The San Antonio Spurs were able to advance to the second round and will play the winner of Minnesota vs Denver. Los Angeles Lakers fans received a discouraging update on Luke Doncic’s return from a hamstring injury. Boston Celtics seem to have a Derick white problem and that needs to be fixed before the second round. The Knicks have seemed to take control of the series. Schools out and it’s time for summer vacay for two teams in the NBA.. The Phoenix suns and the Portland Trailblazers 

NBA playoff Sunday Game 4 edition had a little bit of everything. Raptors tied the series with the Cavs with elite defense. Spurs make furious 3rd quarter run to take commanding 3-1 series lead led by the return of Victor Wembanyama from a concussion. Boston Celtics proved that they are the cream of the crop of the Eastern Conference. And well the Lakers they looked like they were ready to go home. Updates on Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards injuries 

Another three big games in the NBA on Friday night and it started off with a thriller with the Lakers taking on the Houston Rockets. Lakers found a way to take a commanding lead over the Rockets with age 41 year old LeBron leading the charge. Will the Lakers have some reinforcements in the next couple of days? The Spurs were down Wemby but found a way to dominate the third quarter in Portland led by their young rookies Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant. Boston continues to lean heavy on the two J’s as Tatum and Brown finish with 25 a...

There were three pivotal Game 3’s that took place in the NBA Thursday night but what stole the show are all the injuries around the league. We update the status of San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama and detail the injury to Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Plus, Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3 against the Rockets which means he is nearing his return. What should the Lakers expect upon his return? 

Big news out of the NBA which can shape the playoffs with Victor Wembanyama leaving game 2 with a concussion and the Portland Trailblazers tie the series at 1-1. Lakers smother Kevin Durant in the second half limiting him to 2 second half points and the Lakers go on to take a 2-0 lead in the series while Luka and AR have not seen the floor. Boston Celtics looked unstoppable until they ran into VJ Edgecomb with the rookie exploding for 30 points and securing a victory to even the series at 1-1. How long will Wemby be out? How will this...

We had some huge news out of Houston that Kevin Durant is dealing with a patellar tendon bruise and is a game-time decision for Game 2. What does this mean for the Rockets and the Lakers. Live reaction of Game 2 Timberwolves vs Nuggets and Hawks vs Knicks. Also, Game 2 preview of Lakers vs Rockets. Who has the advantage? 

Lakers reporter Ryan Ward joins the show to recap Game 1 Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers. Kevin Durant missed Game 1 due to a knee injury. The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries explains why this might be worse than initially feared. How can the Lakers take this momentum they gained in Game 1 forward for the rest of the series. S

Los Angeles Lakers Pre and Post game studio host on Spectrum SportsNet Chris McGee joins the show to discuss the latest updates on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. What are Geeter’s keys to success in the first round against the Houston Rockets. Can LeBron actually win the first round series with Luka and AR. Hear Geeter’s thoughts on whether or not LeBron returns to the Lakers next season.  With it all said and done who does Geeter think will win the Championship this season  

Live Lakers after show following a Los Angeles Lakers victory against the Phoenix Suns. LeBron played on a back to back at 41 years old to secure the Lakers home court advantage in the first round. Who should the Lakers sign for the NBA Playoffs. CP3? Malik Beasley? Lonnie Walker IV? Should the Lakers be concerned with trying to get the third seed vs the health of LeBron James 

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been diagnosed with a Grade II strain of his hamstring. This normal comes with a timeline of healing of 4-6 weeks. Luka has decided to seek treatment in Europe. Why did he go to Europe and not the USA? Will the expedite healing? Is there major risk with rushing back? The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac explain the thought process, the risk, and if this will all workout for the Lakers.  We also discuss Austin Reaves’ injury, what to do with LeBron the rest of the season and wha...

Luka Doncic left Thursday night’s game with a hamstring injury and now has been determined a Grade II (Partial Tear). How Long will he be out? Are the Lakers done?

The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown the latest news and if the Lakers can stay alive until Luka gets back 

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Howard Beck has been covering the NBA since 1997 and now is a senior writer for the Ringer and Co-host of the “Real Ones” podcast.

Howard Beck joins the Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac to discuss the Lakers resurgence, MVP talk, 65 game rule, and NBA expansion/tanking 

Find out if he thinks the Lakers have a legit chance to win a championship this year. Whether Wemby can actually win MVP and why the 65 game has been a bad idea since its conception. 

With the league ready to vote and make a deci...

Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA through the month of March. However, their 9 game winning streak came to an end in Detroit. Can they finish off the season as hot as they have been? Victor Wembanyama has changed the trajectory of the San Antonio Spurs in three years can he actually win NBA this season? The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac explain why he might be the most similar player we have seen mentality wise to Kobe Bryant

March madness is here and that means the NBA draft...

Lakers won their 7th game in a row by beating the Houston Rockets for the second game in a row. Have they figure out a winning solution that could net them a championship this year. LeBron is on a historic efficient field goal run that he has never done in his career. Does Luka have a real chance at MVP this year? 

The Boston Celtics continue to dominate with Jayson Tatum back in their lineup and have now gone 5-1 when he plays. Does this make them the clear favorites to win the East.

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Lakers defense in the 4th quarter ultimately brought them to a victory against the Houston Rockets on Monday. The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown down why LeBron accepting third option has made the Lakers legit title contenders

This is our 100th episode and we are full steam ahead into the NBA playoff season! 

NBA Expansion voting is happening soon and it looks like there will be two new franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas. This brings the question. Does the NBA want LeBron James as owner for the Las Vegas t...

Bam Adebayo made history on Tuesday night but was it a better performance than Kobe Bryant’s? The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown the historic night and compare it to Kobe Bryant’s epic 81. Lakers are rolling beating two top teams in back to back games without LeBron James. Why making a move to the bench could be the ultimate flex for LeBron James’ career. Steph Curry will miss another 10 days while he continues to rehab from his knee injury. What this means for him and the Warriors 

Live NBA Reaction show with the Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac. The fellas breakdown the latest Lakers win against the New York Knicks without LeBron James.  What is the key to the Lakers recent success? Are they better off without LeBron? The Gameinjurydoc updates everyone on the latest with LeBron James' injury and Tyrese Maxey's finger sprain. What are their timelines and when shall they return. Why the Boston Celtics are headed to the Finals 

The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown why LeBron James is better than Tom Brady. We also discuss the Lakers latest resurgence and whether or not this is real or fake. The Cleveland Cavs are 10-3 since trading for James Harden. Are they contenders or pretenders? We discuss the latest surround the Warriors Steph Curry knee problems, the Cavs Donovan Mitchell’s groin injury and the possible return of the Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum.  

The Los Angeles Lakers have a huge problem on their hands and they need to fix it before it’s too late. Should Austin Reaves come off the bench? We know that Luka will start, LeBron will start that leaves Reaves as the only option. The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown why the Lakers should make a change. The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest teams in the NBA right now. We breakdown why they can make the Finals. James Harden suffered a fractured thumb. How will this affect him moving forward 

The Boston Celtics put on a masterpiece in Los Angeles against the Lakers and have completely changed the narrative of their season. With the hopes of Jayson Tatum coming back soon will the Boston Celtics have a legitimate chance at the Finals. Pat Riley received a statue in front of Crypto Arena yesterday which was the only good thing that happened to the Lakers. Where do the Lakers go from here? Should they consider trading Austin Reaves in the Summer? The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown MVP front-runners and injuries around the NBA. 

Lakers win a big game out of the all-star break vs the red hot Clippers. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have big games but LeBron looks his age. We dive into “tanking” season in the NBA and what Adam Silver will do about it. Update on Stephen Curry’s knee injury and when he will be back. 

The NBA had a new all-star format highlighting the world vs the USA which seemed to bring more energy to the court. That was lead by Victor Wembanyama who set the tone and had players like Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, and Kawhi Leonard playing their hardest they have in years. Does this mean that Victor Wembanyama is the NEW face of the league? Or do we need two? Dave McMenamin dropped an article today that discussed the Lakers summer moves, is Giannis a realistic target and will LeBron be on the Lakers in the 2026-27 NBA season. Breakdown of...

15 year NBA veteran and 3-time NBA champion Danny Green joins the show. We discuss the life of an NBA player dealing with injuries and how the rehab process really is. We ask Danny why are there so many injuries now and what is the solution? Danny Green gives his perspective on whether or not Jayson Tatum should come back this year from the Achilles tear. We asked Danny was the “bubble” the hardest championship he won. Danny gives his thoughts on the second half of the season where the Lakers might end up at the end. Danny picks two team...

Lakers lose again at home against the number 1 team in the league the OKC Thunder. Can the Lakers actually contend or is this wait until next year? What’s the latest on Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry’s injuries. How close is Jayson Tatum to returning to the Boston Celtics. How can the NBA all-star game and events be fixed? Utah Jazz are ruining the league with their latest tank antics. With football over the NBA decided that tonight would be fight night in the NBA. Pistons and Hornets have epic brawl 

NBA trade deadline ended with Giannis staying with Milwaukee and the rest of the league to wait until the summer. Luka Doncic left Thursday night’s game with an apparent hamstring issue. How bad is it? Lakers got the best three point shooter in the league but will this help them contend in the West. Who had the best trade deadline and who had the worst. The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown the big day in the NBA

Lakers reporter Ryan Ward of Sports illustrated joins the show to discuss Lakers basketball, trade deadline, and potential moves Lakers can make. We discussed the James Harden deal in full detail and what that means for LeBron James’ future. Austin Reaves returns to the Lakers lineup as they torch the Brooklyn Nets. Does he make the Lakers a contender? Where will Giannis land at the trade deadline and what it means for the Lakers if he doesn’t get traded. What about the other super stars? Ja Morant or Anthony Davis does anyone want them. Jam packed show with a gr...

Lakers get blown out in Cleveland! LeBron emotional during introduction by the Cavs. Will this be his last time playing in front of the Cavs crowd? Giannis officially demands a trade.  Where are the best fits for Giannis and who is going to make an offer for him. Will this be at the deadline or summer? Breaking news!!! Jayson Tatum talks about his potential return and when will Austin Reaves return?

Epic NFL Championship Sunday today with two teams advancing to the Super Bowl!! The Patriots escaped in Denver and are now in their 12 Super Bowl. Was weather to blame for the Broncos loss? Should all bad weather NFL teams have a dome? What happen to the Rams down the stretch. Should have McVay gone for two at the end of the third quarter? The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown their Super Bowl predictions.

Breaking news!!! Bombshell new article on ESPN depicting Lakers Buss family drama prior and after the sell of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jeannie Buss drops hint that she wishes LeBron was more grateful. Jimmy Butler is out for the season with a torn ACL, will this cause the Warriors to make a significant trade. Austin Reaves injury update and positive news during the 8 game roadtrip for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown the latest drama in the NBA

NBA reporter Mark Medina joins the show to discuss his career path as a sports writer and reporter. Have you ever wondered how someone gets their start in the industry? Mark shares his journey and how he started covering the NBA full time. NBA injuries are they on a rise! The hoops rehab team and Mark Medina discuss what could be the cause. Overtraining, too much skill training and not enough scrimmages and so much more. Then we get into the Lakers and whether or not this could be LeBron’s last year. Are there any trades they can ma...

Lakers have now loss 3 in a row and are 4-7 in the last 11 games. Luka and LeBron seem to be the only offense on this team. The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac talk about the Lakers and the future of LeBron James. Will he retire? Does the new patch on the jersey indicate his future? New guest coming soon on the pod!! Listen to the end to find out 

Lakers have now lost 12 games on the season and all 12 have been by double digits which is a record to start the year. The Gameinjurydoc aka Dr. Evan Jeffries and Eric B Mac breakdown the latest matchup between the Lakers and the Spurs. Also, Trae Young was traded to the Washington Wizard. Why did this happen? We also take a deep dive into LeBron’s health and the rest of the year