Clippers Come Up Empty on Early Road Trip

Chris Paul has returned and so has the optimism for Clips Nation. Patrick Zajac hosts another episode of The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast, joined yet again by Shapan Debnath and Robert Flom. The pod trio share their thoughts on the Clippers' inactivity at the trade deadline and what it means moving forward, before delving into how the Clippers will finish and chase down the coveted #3 seed in the Western Conference. Later, Patrick, Shapan, and Robert discuss different scenarios for a crucial season should the season finish not as expected, before giving a preview of a crucial week ahead. Optimism abounds for the stretch run as the team is fully healthy. Now is the time to make one final push. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Feb 201746min

Patrick Zajac returns to host the latest episode of The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast, along with Shapan Debnath and Robert Flom, as the guys discuss the most recent fallout from All-Star Weekend. Do changes need to be made to the dunk contest? How can players be more motivated to play defense in the All-Star Game? Then, the trio share the last thoughts on any potential trade before the deadline, and make some predictions on what big moves, if any, Doc Rivers might execute. Later, Patrick, Robert, and Shapan preview the week ahead, which starts with a brutal back-to-back set against the Warriors and Spurs. Can the Clippers keep this one close? We sure hope so... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Feb 201742min

Isn't it fantastic to have Blake Griffin back and fully healthy? Patrick Zajac hosts another episode of The Lob, The Jam, The Pod, as he and Shapan Debnath discuss what the most recent stretch of games means for the Clippers as life without Chris Paul continues. Trade rumors also continue to mount and the duo give their takes on whether or not the team can and will pull off a trade of any significance. Melo? Gallinari? Chandler? Who knows. Lastly, Patrick and Shapan give their preview and predictions for All-Star Weekend, as well as MVP picks for the game on Sunday. Let's finish the week strong and hope DeAndre puts on a show in the dunk contest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Feb 201740min

Patrick, Robert, and Shapan all return for another episode of The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast, desperately trying to fix all that plagues the Clippers during their recent skid. The trio discuss the team's current place in the Western Conference standings, before taking a crack at being an NBA head coach and figuring out creative ways to give the lineup a spark. Later, the guys revisit the Carmelo Anthony trade rumors that have seemingly died down, and whether or not that is the solution to what ails what seems like another lost season. What is the answer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Feb 201736min

Patrick Zajac hosts another episode of TLTJTP, along with Robert Flom, as the two vent about their frustrations following another blowout loss at the hands of the Warriors. Should the Clippers shake things up in order to compete? Or should they simply tread water until the return of Chris Paul? Later, Patrick and Robert discuss the merits of a Carmelo Anthony trade, what type of package they are comfortable with giving up for the former All-Star, and whether or not Anthony would give the team a better shot at a championship.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Jan 201736min

Patrick Zajac hosts a special episode of TLTJTP, sitting down with Mick Minas, author of The Curse: The Colorful & Chaotic History of the LA Clippers to discuss his book and the incredibly unconvential history of our beloved Clippers. Patrick and Mick discuss everything from Bill Walton, Danny Manning, and the rotten injury luck that has plagued the franchise over the course of their history. Plus, Mick gives his take on the current era of Clippers basketball and whether he thinks it can end with a trip to the promised land. A unique episode and a must read book for every Clippers fan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Jan 201754min

Patrick Zajac hosts another episode of The Lob, The Jam, The Pod, this time with Robert Flom and Shapan Debnath, as the trio discusses Chris Paul latest injury and what it means for the time during his time out. Afterwards, they chat about the first half of the NBA season, dish out some midseason awards, as well as who their biggest surprises and disappointments have been so far. Later, Patrick, Robert, and Shapan play a game of Big Deal, Little Deal, or No Deal, before ending the show with One Bold Prediction. Find out just how bold by tuning in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Jan 20171h 8min

Chris Paul has returned and so has Patrick Zajac to host another episode of The Lob, The Jam, The Pod, along with Clips Nation writer, Robert Flom. The pair discuss what the return of Paul does for the Clippers, as well as what to make of the national media narrative on Austin Rivers and his improved play this season. Then, Patrick and Robert debut a brand new segment on the show, titled "Take it or Leave it," making their predictions on whether a few Clipper trends will continue or not. Let us all take a moment to pause and give thanks that the Point God has returned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Jan 201749min