Jacob Rude has been covering the Lakers in some capacity since 2012, has been at Silver Screen & Roll since 2021 and became site manager in 2023. Based in Indiana, he also began covering Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever as a credentialed reporter in 2024. He's been working as a sports journalist since 2012 in both traditional and online media. He graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. He has also worked with USA Today Sports Media Group, Locked On Network and more.