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The first hour started with Andy Kamenetzky reacting to the 9-4 start and how they "sort of" surpassed expectations up until now. Then, should Dalton Knecht get inserting in the starting lineup after averaging 20 points in the last 3 games? A-Kam discussed. Plus, The Ringer's Rob Mahoney came on to talk about the MVP season Anthony Davis is having …

Hour 2 of Lakers Talk got going with a discussion of how the team looks through the 1st 10 games. SB Nation's Harrison Faigen came on to talk about the dominance of Anthony Davis in the early part of the season, what Cam Reddish brings to the starting lineup, and his assessment of JJ Redick through 10 games. Then, "Crunch Time" with talk on the NBA…

Andy Kamenetzky started the show giving an update on Anthony Davis' eye injury and if he's going to miss significant time. Plus, do the Lakers have the same flaws as last season? Andy thinks they do, but they are getting better at correcting the mistakes. Then, South Bay Lakers' Head Coach Zach Guthrie came on to talk about his road to being a G-Le…

JJ did something different with his rotation in the last couple games, and Andy Kamenetzky noticed and loved it but wanted Redick to make another change. Bleacher Report and Mempihis Grizzlies SuperFan Molly Morrison called in to help Andy preview Lakers/Grizzlies and talk about how the Grizzlies "steal the Lakers' scraps" and turn them in to good …

After a really good first week of the season, the Lakers took a step back on their 1st road trip with a loss to the lowly Detroit Pistons, so Andy Kamenetzky reacted to all of that. Plus, a look at Anthony Davis, who is playing really well, but got an ankle injury vs Detroit. Khobi Price, Lakers Beat Writer for the So Cal News Group, came on to tal…

Hour 2 started with Andy concerned about the bench since the Lakers are getting no production from Gabe Vincent and Max Christie. Then, Danny Cunningham from "Locked On Cavs" called in to preview Cavs/Lakers and tell Andy why the Cavs are undefeated at 4-0. Plus, A-Kam thinks Bronny James will get minutes in the Cavs/Lakers game before being sent t…

Andy Kamenetzky started off the show reacting to the 3-1 start to the Lakers regular season. Plus, how much will Christian Koloko help the already thin frontcourt? Andy discussed. Also, Tim of the "Cranjis McBasketball" fame on social media, came on to talk about his impression of the Lakers 3-1 start and JJ Redick's fiery approach. Learn more abou…

Hour 2 started with Andy giving out a crazy stat in the last time the Lakers won their regular season opener. Then, longtime talk show host Dave Palet, who covered the Kobe/Shaq Lakers, called in to talk about his expectations for the upcoming season and how JJ Redick compares to his favorite Lakers coach of all-time, Pat Riley. Plus, how does Dalt…

With the Preseason coming to a close, Andy Kamenetzky opened the show with the "Good and Bad" from the past 2 weeks, including watching Anthony Davis already playing at an MVP level. Then, Andy predicts how "electric" it will be when LeBron and Bronny James hit the court together. Also, Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic, called in to talk about the h…

A-Kam opens up Hour 2 with reaction to ESPN's Baxter Holmes' articles on Bronny James and Jerry West. Then, with the game vs Golden State as a "dress rehearsal," Andy went down the line to each guy expected to make the 9-man rotation. Plus, The Athletic's Sam Amick called in to talk about what he expects from this year's team, Anthony Davis and his…

AD has been playing at an "MVP" level already in the Preseason, and Andy Kamenetzky thinks he needs to play like this every night for the Lakers to succeed in the Western Conference. Then, Andy thinks JJ Redick was "playing us" in that he wants the team to take at least 50 3-pointers a game. Plus, ESPN's Baxter Holmes gives us insight on Bronny Jam…

Hour 2 started off with Andy and Producer Funches talking about the biggest NBA celebrity fans, with Andy coming up with his own roster for JUST Lakers celebrity fans. Then, our own Beto Duran called in to talk about what he seen from the Lakers the 1st two Preseason games and a little more insight to Bronny James. Plus, will the Lakers attempt 50 …

Andy Kamenetzky opened up the show reacting to the 1st two Lakers Preseason games, as he thinks LeBron James and Anthony Davis looked very good so early in the "basketball year." Plus, A-Kam talked about the historic moment between father and son, LeBron and Bronny, as they played a few minutes together in the loss vs the Phoenix Suns. Then, The Sp…

D'Angelo Russell made a "revelation" today during Lakers' Media Day that compelled Andy Kamenetzky to ask him another question during his presser. Then, Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus talked about what he saw at Lakers' Media Day and the search for a "traditional Center" to play backup Center. Plus, what role will Dalton Knecht play in the regular s…

Andy Kamenetzky had all the reaction and important quotes from the 2024 Lakers Media Day. Plus, Andy was happy with LeBron James' energy heading in to his 22nd season. And, can AD finally win an individual award? A-Kam thinks so. Then, Lakers Film Room's Pete Zayas called in to talk more about observations from Media Day and who intrigues him the m…

A-Kam reacted more to JJ Redick's appearance on ESPN's Lowe Post Podcast, as the new Lakers' coach said he plans to "empower" Anthony Davis in whatever individual goals he has for himself in the upcoming season. Then, The Volume's Jason Timpf called in to talk about the biggest question marks for the Lakers and what team he thinks will be the most …

New Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick was on ESPN's Lowe Post Podcast, so Andy reacted to what he had so say on the week before Lakers' Media Day. JJ revealed what his starting lineup will be and Andy gives him "kudos" for already deciding who "his guys" are. And did JJ "skip the line?" Plus, Spectrum's Mike Bresnahan called in to talk about his expectat…

Hour 2 of Lakers Talk started with A-Kam wondering about the possibility of Jimmy Butler coming to the Lakers and what it would cost the team to get the All-Star. Then, The Athletic's Dave Dufour joined Andy to talk about why he thinks the Lakers "got better" during the Summer and why he thinks JJ Redick will be a great coach. Also, "Crunch Time" w…

Andy Kamenetzky opened the show reacting to ESPN.com's article on how the team is currently constructed and what we could expect from them in the coming months. Plus, who is Christian Koloko? Andy talks about the newly signed Center. Then, Silver Screen and Roll's Alex Regla came on to talk more about the Koloko signing, the team shooting more 3's,…

Hour 2 started with A-Kam revealing an unbelievable stat involving their 3 point shooting. Then, Locked On Mavericks Host Nick Angstadt came on to talk about the Western Conference getting tougher and his Dallas Mavs got better in the offseason. Plus, a look back on the 2020 Lakers Championship team. And, "Crunch Time" with reaction to Jamal Murray…

New Host Andy Kamenetzky started the show talking about the latest injuries to Jared Vanderbilt and Christian Wood. Then, did Darvin Ham really cost the Lakers a few wins last season? A-Kam answered the question. Also, LA Times' Dan Woike called in to talk more about the Vandy/Wood injuries and JJ Redick's coaching style. Learn more about your ad c…

With the whole regular season schedule coming out last week, Sliwa predicted what part of the schedule the Lakers could have trouble with. Also, are the Lakers winning the In-Season Tournament a big deal should they win it again? Sliwa doesn't think so. Then, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk more about the schedule, if the Lakers can som…

With Team USA Men's Basketball winning another Gold Medal behind the brilliance of LeBron James, Sliwa wondered if we are getting the "best LeBron James" now then later during the regular season. Then, reaction to a couple regular season games that were leaked already, the opening night matchup vs Minnesota and the Christmas Day game vs Golden Stat…

Sliwa thinks that the roster is pretty much set as we are just about 2 months away from the open of Training Camp. And, can this roster right now contend for an NBA Title? Sli doesn’t think it can. Plus, reaction to D’Angelo Russell’s comments about his first year and half with the Lakers. Then, “Crunch Time” with thoughts on Team USA’s run through…