Can the Lakers win it all? We break down the new NBA season

, Erik Himmelsbach-Weinstein, Dan Woike and Broderick Turner

Oct. 19, 2023 7 AM PT

Los Angeles Lakers beat reporter Dan Woike and NBA writer Broderick Turner talk about the state of the Los Angeles Lakers and who might take it all this season. They discuss the floor and ceiling for them, the Celtics and more.

Each week, the two get together to catch up on what is happening in the ever-rocking and rolling world of the Lakers. Which players are performing well, which need to pick things up, a coach that could be in hot water. The list is endless. The season is long and the stories are always fascinating.

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Mark E. Potts

Mark E. Potts is the senior editor for video at the Los Angeles Times. A native of Enid, Okla., Potts graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a master’s degree in broadcast journalism. He has created and edited video for DreamWorks, YouTube, Microsoft, Sony and BET.

Erik Himmelsbach-Weinstein

Erik Himmelsbach-Weinstein is a former senior video director for features, sports and long-form videos at the Los Angeles Times. The UC Berkeley graduate has been an editor at Spin, Los Angeles Reader, Orange Coast and other publications. His work as a documentary writer and producer has appeared on VH1, ESPN, Food Network, Biography and TLC. His short story, “Fried Chicken,” was included in the anthology “Another City” (City Lights, 2001). He started his career on The Times’ prep sports desk.

Dan Woike

Dan Woike is the Lakers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times after spending two seasons covering the league as a whole, with an emphasis on Los Angeles’ teams.

Broderick Turner

Broderick Turner is a Los Angeles Times reporter who covers the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers.