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This is a Lakers town, and Andy Kamenetzky is getting you closer to the team during Lakers Talk weekly on ESPN LA 710 and the ESPN App.
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Andy doesn't think the Lakers have to "go all in" now with Luka here and they could be at a dilemma with the "LeBron timeline." Also, should Rui Hachimura start? Andy thinks the team should keep him on the bench for scoring. Plus, Andy really wants it to be "Timme time." And, "Crunch Time" with talk on NBA All Star starters and LeBron not being named a starter for the first time in 21 seasons.
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Over the weekend, the Lakers played really bad against the Portland Trail Blazers and then, really good against the Toronto Raptors, Andy Kamenetzky looked closely at both games with takeaways. Plus, Andy thinks as "DeAndre Ayton goes, so does the team" after watching his performance vs the Raptors, in which he didn't miss a shot. Also, SI's Ryan Ward called in to talk about what he expects the Lakers to do around the trade deadline and if they will really "go all in."
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Would the Lakers entertain an Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr trade? LeBron's agent Rich Paul put this out there, so Andy broke it down on what it would mean for both the Lakers and the Memphis Grizzles. Then, Andy wondered how long Klutch's time in the NBA will be with Paul's podcast and LeBron's lingering retirement. Plus, "Crunch Time" with talk on Anthony Davis and Ja Morant.
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The Lakers looked like "two different teams" vs the Sacramento Kings and then vs the Atlanta Hawks on a back-to-back. Andy marveled on how the offense looked completely different from one day to another. Plus, Digginbasketball's Iztok Franko called in from his native country Slovenia to talk about the pride and joy of Slovenia, Luka Doncic.
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Hour 2 started off with a discussion on LeBron/Luka's "Synergy," as the last week or so, they looked better playing together on the floor. Then, Producer DeAndre joined Andy and Producer Funch to talk about the huge Trae Young to Washington deal. Plus, the trio got in to how this could affect the NBA trade market, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo's quote on if he wanted to be traded. Also, "Crunch Time" with talk on the toughest player in the NBA.
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Even though the Lakers were very, very short handed against the San Antonio Spurs, Andy Kamenetzky thinks that the team played well enough to "build" around the loss. Andy was really excited to see some sort of progress from every player that played against the Spurs, especially defensively. Then, Camille Davis from "Locked On Bucks" called in to help Andy preview Bucks/Lakers. Plus, an update on Rui Hachimura's status.
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Hour 2 had Andy giving the Lakers roster some New Year's resolutions that include Luka Doncic (hopefully) taking fewer 3 pointers and LeBron James finding the "Fountain Of Youth." Plus, could LeBron miss his record 22nd straight All-Star game? A-Kam said it's a real possibility with the 1st round of fan voting for the 2026 All Star Game. Then, "Crunch Time" with how the Denver Nuggets will do missing their franchise player, Nikola Jokic, for a month at least.
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After the 128-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons, Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick thinks the team is "still seeking an identity," to which Andy Kamenetzky agreed. Andy also thinks the lineups go from "one extreme to another" as far as offense and defense. Then, Joe Mullinax from "Locked On Grizzlies" called in to help Andy preview the Grizzlies/Lakers, who play twice this weekend at Crypto.com Arena And, a quick injury update on Austin Reaves.
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Hour 2 had Andy reacting to all the different starting lineups, which is currently at 17 through 28 games. What roster changes could come in the next couple months? Andy speculates. Also, is Austin Reaves an All-Star? Andy thinks so. And, "Crunch Time" with a comparison to Philip Rivers NFL comeback.
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Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the "walking" that the Lakers did in Phoenix in a blowout loss. Can the Lakers turn around the defense? JJ thinks so, Andy isn't so sure with the personel on roster. To preview the huge Christmas day game with the Lakers/Rockets and talk other Western Conference news was Jackson Gatlin. Could Luka play on Christmas? Andy and Producer Funch hope so.
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Hour 2 had Andy reacting to the Lakers' decision to send Dalton Knecht down to the G-League to the South Bay Lakers. Who would you want to trade for since trading season is "officially open?" A-Kam and the crew talked about it. Plus, our new partner Jacob Emrani called in to talk about the new partnership with the show and his thoughts on the Lakers. Then, "Crunch Time" with talk on Luka's Christmas presents to the team and staff.
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Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the crazy Lakers win over the Phoenix Suns, that saw LeBron go to the free throw line 4 times with the game on the line. And, Andy wants to "gloat" about the Lakers inserting Jared Vanderbilt in the rotation. To talk more about the Phoenix win, Jared Vanderbilt and what to expect from the team with Austin Reaves out was Khobi Price from the So Cal News Group.
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Could Austin Reaves the "Robin" to Luka's "Batman?" Andy and crew wondered. Plus, Producer D thinks that Jared Vanderbilt is "unplayable" on this Lakers' team as currently constructed. Then, Andy reacted to the Rich Paul/Max Kellerman podcast where Rich said the Lakers "aren't contenders." And, "Crunch Time" with talk on Kobe's record breaking card.
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Andy Kamenetzky started the show with thoughts on the Lakers blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Then, what's really wrong with the defense? Andy tried to figure it out. Also, The Athletic's Dan Woike called in to talk about the Lakers defensive woes and what he foresees for the immediate future, roster wise. And, Andy is worried a little about Marcus Smart's minutes.
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Hour 2 began with the question: What's wrong with Rui Hachimura? Andy and crew speculate. Then, Giannis reportedly asked for a trade from Milwaukee before the season started, so the crew wondered if the Lakers can pull off the trade. And, the Clippers let go of Chris Paul in a shocking move, so Andy and crew reacted. Plus, a Elden Campbell memoriam in "Crunch Time"
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The show started with Andy Kamenetzky reacting to how tired the Lakers looked a couple days ago in their 3rd game in 4 nights. Then, Andy moved to "Stat Padding-Gate" with the talk that LeBron was "stat padding" to continue his double digit streak. Locked On Raptors' host Sean Woodley called in to preview Lakers/Raptors and some other Eastern Conference news. And what effect does Marcus Smart have on the Lakers? Andy explained.
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The 2nd hour started with Andy's concern for Luka Doncic's usage during the 1st quarters. Then, some calls with an interesting name that Lakers fans want on the team, Phoenix's Dillion Brooks. And, does the starting lineup need to change even though the Lakers are off to a 13-4 start? A-Kam thinks so. Plus, "Crunch Time" with the Top 10 NBA moments of the 21st Century.
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Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the Lakers beating the Clippers behind Luka Doncic's 43 points. Plus, could the Lakers win another NBA Cup? Andy thinks they could win another. Then, Harrison Faigen from SB Nation called in to talk about the Lakers 13-4 start and "turning the corner" on the feelings behind the DeAndre Ayton signing.
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How will LeBron fit in when he comes back? Andy and crew tried to figure out how the Lakers will use the King when he returns. And, A-Kam said that LeBron should try to mimic a certain Golden State Warrior on defense when he returns, most likely vs the Utah Jazz. Then, "Crunch Time" with the happenings in Dallas.
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The show started with Andy Kamenetzky wondering what will LeBron James bring to the table, since he's reportedly going to be back tomorrow at home against the Utah Jazz. Also, Andy thinks LeBron will have to ramp up his conditioning because he hasn't played all season yet. SB Lakers' Mike Garcia called in to talk about what impact (if at all) will Rookie Adou Theiro will have on the team.
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trades need too be made! and lebron needs too sit out 2 months!
love your podcast Allen! please keep up the good content