Mason Kern

Mason Kern

Joined: May 30, 2018

Host of “The Sports Watchdog” Radio Show on KDUS Sports Radio AM 1060 Phoenix, spotlighting newsworthy current events and happenings in the world of pro, college and youth sports as well as gadgets and gear suited for sports and fitness enthusiasts. I frequently appears as a sportscasting guest on various TV and other radio programs, including AZTV7's 'The Arizona Daily Mix,' KUSI-TV San Diego, “The Sports Hangover” Show on KDUS Sports Radio Phoenix and more. Basketball is my passion and I carry that out through my 'Happenings on the Hardwood' section of my radio show.

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Los Angeles Lakers: Late setbacks a microcosm of entire season

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 23: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on December 23, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Kyle Kuzma selected as top young marketable athlete

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a foul call in the first half of the game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on January 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ivica Zubac deserves more recognition

GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 03: Johnathan Williams #3 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs reacts in the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship game at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Johnathan Williams signed for training camp

WICHITA, KS - DECEMBER 17: Guard Jeffrey Carroll #30 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys reacts after a dunk against the Wichita State Shockers during the first half on December 17, 2016 at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

Lakers Rumors: Jeffrey Carroll added to training camp roster

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 18: Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks reacts against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on December 18, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Lakers Rumors: Michael Beasley signed to one-year deal

WICHITA, KS - MARCH 17: Malik Newman #14 of the Kansas Jayhawks reacts as Ismael Sanogo #14 of the Seton Hall Pirates looks on in the second half during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at INTRUST Bank Arena on March 17, 2018 in Wichita, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Kansas University product Malik Newman waived

GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 03: Joel Berry II #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts following a play against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. North Carolina defeated Gonzaga 71-65. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Lakers Rumors: Joel Berry II signed for training camp

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 10: Roy Hibbert #55 of the Indiana Pacers reacts during a game against the Miami Heat on March 10, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2013 (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Rumors: Former Laker Roy Hibbert leaving NBA behind

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 08: Rajon Rondo #9 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at the Smoothie King Center on January 8, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Lakers Rumors: Rajon Rondo eyeing ring, not starting

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 7: Svi Mykhailiuk #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 7, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk drawing early Klay Thompson comparison

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 13: Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers gets around Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets on March 13, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

Lakers News: Isaiah Thomas inks deal with Denver Nuggets

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Los Angeles Lakers lose Brook Lopez to Milwaukee Bucks

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 14: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives against Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Smoothie King Center on February 14, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Lakers Rumors: Julius Randle signs with New Orleans Pelicans

OAKLAND, CA - May 1: Rajon Rondo #9 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on against the Golden State Warriors in Game Two of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Rumors: Rajon Rondo signs one-year deal

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 05: Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half of a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center on January 5, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Julius Randle extended qualifying offer