DiscoverLakers Talk with Allen Sliwa
Lakers Talk with Allen Sliwa
Claim Ownership

Lakers Talk with Allen Sliwa

Author: ESPN Los Angeles

Subscribed: 1,471Played: 67,400
Share

Description

This is a Lakers town, and Allen Sliwa is getting you closer to the team during Lakers Talk weekly on ESPN LA 710 and the ESPN App.
787 Episodes
Reverse
Glass Half Full

Glass Half Full

2024-03-2645:17

Sliwa was really optimistic after finding out that the Lakers have been 15-7 since the beginning of Februrary.  Plus, Sli thinks if the Lakers play defense the way they been playing lately in the Playoffs, they won't last long. Also, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk about LeBron's nagging ankle injury and the upcoming road trip. Then, the debut of "Crunch Time!"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Must Win Week

Must Win Week

2024-03-2048:20

After the Lakers dropped two big back-to-back games to Sacramento and Golden State, Sliwa thinks the Lakers have to "handle business" against the Embiid-less Philadephia 76ers and the struggling Indiana Pacers. Plus, an injury update on Christian Wood, Jared Vanderbilt, and Gabe Vincent. And, Sliwa takes a look at the remarkable play of D'Angelo Russell in the last couple months. Then, the Southern Calfornia News Group's Khobi Price on what happens if the Lakers don't make the playoffs and who he thinks the Lakers miss the most.  Also, a look ahead to the light week for the Lakers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gaining Steam

Gaining Steam

2024-03-1245:22

The Lakers had a huge week by beating some of the top teams in the NBA, so Sliwa thinks they are slowly "getting back in it" with about a month left in the regular season. Plus, more on Anthony Davis' historic night in the win vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. And, a look back at D'Angelo Russell's career high night in the win vs the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk called in to talk about the chances the Lakers have against the World Champion Denver Nuggets and how AD has to "prove it in the playoffs." Also, an update on Jared Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For Real?

For Real?

2024-03-0644:27

In the last week, the Lakers beat the LA Clippers, Washington Wizards and OKC Thunder while also losing a very close game to the World Champion Denver Nuggets, so Sliwa feels really good about the week that was. Also, how crucial is D'Angelo Russell's play to the Lakers' success? Sli thinks D'Lo is very important to the how the Lakers can become contenders. Then, LA Times' Brad Turner came on to talk about the Lakers' recent play and how that can affect the standings heading into the Playoffs.  And, Sli gives an injury update on Gabe Vincent.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keeping The Faith

Keeping The Faith

2024-02-2848:11

With 22 more games to go until the Lakers hopefully make the Playoffs, Sli can feel some people already "losing faith" in the Lakers since they are currently kicking around the 9th and 10th spots in the Western Conference. Plus, through his first 5 games, new Laker Spencer Dinwiddie is struggling but are the Lakers using him incorrectly? Sliwa tries to answer that question. Also, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane calls in to talk about how he thinks the Lakers shouldn't try to put themselves in a "1-game situations" and his thoughts on Didwiddle's struggles. Then, Sli previews the last regular season game where the Lakers and the LA Clippers are "co-tenants" at Crypto.com Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Turning The Corner?

Turning The Corner?

2024-02-1343:46

The Lakers have won 4 of their last 5 games, including impressive wins at Boston and New York, Sliwa is a little bit more optimistic as the team heads in to the All-Star Break. Plus, reaction to the signing of Spencer Dinwiddie. Sli thinks its an excellent signing for the Lakers, as he brings "instant offense." And, the Lakers "stood pat" at the trade deadline, was it the right thing to do? Also, the debut of "4th Quarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unexpected Results

Unexpected Results

2024-02-0744:44

Sliwa started off the show looking back on the 4-2 Grammys' Road Trip, in which they looked an lottery team in back-to-back losses to looking like a team in the upper tier of the NBA with wins vs Boston and New York. Plus, what to expect for the Lakers at the NBA trade deadline, which is on Thursday. Sli also took calls from fans that either want to see the Lakers make a move or stand pat at the deadline. Then, a look ahead to the Kobe Bryant statue unveiling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ups And Downs

Ups And Downs

2024-02-0139:57

After the emotional Double Overtime win in San Francisco against the Warriors, the Lakers have two bad back-to-back losses to Houston and Atlanta, so Sli tries to figure out what team the Lakers are: A Championship Contender or a Play-in team?  Also, an update on Anthony Davis. And, what was in LeBron's head with the Hourglass emoji? Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk about the emoji and the chances the Lakers make a deal before the NBA Trade Deadline.  Then, Sliwa looks at the week ahead, including the trip to Beantown to face the hated Celtics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Lakers are currently 5-5 through the month of January, but Sliwa thinks they need "a little bit more" to get back on the winning side consistly. Plus, should the Lakers trade D'Angelo Russell, who is playing his best ball of the season in the last 5 games? Sli talked about it. Also, if D'Lo goes, who should come in? DeJounte Murray? Bruce Brown Jr? Sliwa went down the list of possible players that can help the Lakers. Then, LA Times' Brad Turner came on to talk about all the trade rumors and help Sli preview the always big showdown between the Lakers/Clippers. And, a special look back at Kobe's 81 points vs the Toronto Raptors back on this day in 2006.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Even though the Lakers have under .500 at the moment, Sliwa still has faith in the team if they got in to the playoffs and played young teams with not a lot of experience such as the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sli also thinks the next 2 weeks are lots of "winable games" before the schedule gets really tough. Plus, another change to the lineup and reaction to more trade rumors. Also, Spectrum's Billy Macdonald called in to talk about the state of the Lakers and "sing the praises" of D'Angelo Russell. Then, Sliwa looked at the week ahead for the Purple and Gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bad And The Good

The Bad And The Good

2024-01-1139:46

After 2 really bad losses last week to Miami and Memphis, the Lakers got back-to-back wins vs the white, hot Clips and the Toronto Raptors, but Sli still thinks there are more bad than good with the team right now. Also, do you believe in Anthony Davis? Sli brings it up. Then, Sliwa reacts to D'Angelo Russell's quote of basically not "fitting in with this team." Plus, Producer DeAndre had a huge problem with Sli's take on D'Lo.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tons O' Problems

Tons O' Problems

2024-01-0545:36

The Lakers are in real trouble right now as they just lost 3 straight games and also 8 of the last 10 games. Sliwa goes over the two biggest problems with the Lakers right now: the constant lineup changes and the lack of shooting. Also, Sliwa thinks lately the Lakers have been giving a "lack of effort" on both ends of the court that "probably starts with the head coach." Plus, Sliwa reacted to the rumors of the "disconnect" in the locker room. To talk more about the injuries and the possible "coaching hot seat" was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane. Then, Sli looks ahead to the big matchup vs the red-hot Clippers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not Again

Not Again

2023-12-2053:43

The Lakers go to Vegas and win the Inaugural In-Season Tournament and Sli already doesn't want them in title game ever again. Plus, do the Lakers need to make a move? Sli thinks they shouldn't make a deal with the roster they have now. Also, ESPN's Brian Windhorst called in to talk about his impressions of the Lakers a quarter through the season and the In-Season Tournament. Then, Sliwa looks at the road trip ahead of the Christmas game vs Boston at home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In-Season Champs!

In-Season Champs!

2023-12-1242:14

The Lakers win the inaugural In-Season Tournament, and Sliwa was very impressed on what he saw from the team in Las Vegas. The Lakers will finally get to see Wemby later this week and Sliwa talked about that. Plus, Sliwa thought D'Angelo Russell has been playing really well, especially how he went at Indiana's Bruce Brown, who did a lot of "talking" since he was on the Denver team that won last season's title. Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane gave his observations from the In-Season Tournament and what he expects from the Lakers from here on out. Also, an injury update on Gabe Vincent.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Still Figuring It Out

Still Figuring It Out

2023-12-0549:26

Sliwa starts off the show assessing the team through the quarter mark of the season, but still doesn't know what kind of team the Lakers are with all the injuries still present on the roster. Plus, Sli doesn't think the team has a "signature win" so far in the young season. Also, Sliwa tries to makes sense of LeBron vs Ime Udoka during the win vs the Houston Rockets. Spectrum's Mike Bresnahan called in to talk about that and if the team has surpassed his expectations through 21 games. Then, Sliwa looks ahead to the big matchup vs Phoenix in the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sliwa started the show recapping the "debacle" in Philadelphia in which the Lakers loss by 44 points to the 76ers. Then, why are the Lakers starting their games off so bad? Sliwa can't figure it out.  Plus, Allen goes through the "roller coaster ride" which is Anthony Davis with his recent play. And, do the Lakers really need another star? Sli talked about the rumors. To talk more about the blowout loss and the insane longevity of LeBron was Spectrum's Allie Clifton. Then, Sliwa looks at the week ahead for the Lakers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So Far What It Is

So Far What It Is

2023-11-2148:55

The Lakers are 8-6 through the first 14 games and Sliwa gives his "two cents" on the various storylines surrounding the team in the first month of the regular season. Can LeBron James sustain this level of play for another 7 months? Sliwa thinks he needs to take a "back seat" to the role players so he doesn't breakdown in 2024. Plus, do the Lakers need a "third star? Sliwa answers the question. The Athletic's Jovan Buha came on to talk about the rumors of a roster change and the recent play of LeBron. And, a look at the standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where To Start?

Where To Start?

2023-11-1444:33

Sliwa began that show realizing that there are so many different storylines with the Lakers in the first couple weeks: The injuries, the play of AD, and the up/downs of the role players. Also, is it a good idea to bring Austin Reaves off the bench? Sliwa thinks it’s not so bad as people think. Plus, an injury update on LeBron and Jarred Vanderbilt. LA Times Lakers Beat Writer Brad Turner came on to talk about the changing rotation and he thinks the Lakers are doing with LeBron with him not playing the last game vs Portland. Then, Sliwa previews the week ahead for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Injuries Mounting

Injuries Mounting

2023-11-0843:16

Are injuries the reason for the Lakers' slow start? Sliwa thinks it as something to do with it. Plus, a recap of the last second loss in Miami and Sli gives his assessment of the Lakers' role players so far through the first couple weeks of the season. Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk about his thoughts on the Lakers injury bug and Austin Reaves/D'Angelo Russell backcourt. Then, Houston's Dillon Brooks is "talking again." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
First Week Review

First Week Review

2023-11-0149:39

Sliwa started the show with the good and bad from the Lakers in the first week of the regular season. Plus, Sli thinks AD is already playing like an MVP candidate, despite going scoreless in the 2nd half vs Denver on Opening Night. Also, what's up with Austin Reaves slow start to the season? And, with all the news on the James Harden trade to the Clippers and a short preview of Lakers/Clippers was ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk. Then, Sliwa talked more Lakers/Clippers, who meet this week in their first meeting of the regular season.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
loading
Comments (3)

Ramona the booger eater

trades need too be made! and lebron needs too sit out 2 months!

Dec 26th
Reply (1)

Lakers2020 🏆

love your podcast Allen! please keep up the good content

Apr 20th
Reply
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store