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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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Hour 2 had Andy loving the way LeBron sort of "reinvented" himself in during the win streak. To talk more about LeBron's "reinvention" and how he thinks the rest of the regular season will play out is Lakers Nation's Daniel Starkland. Then, Marvel has a "What If" series of comics and cartoons, what if the Lakers had a "What If?" Andy and Producer Funch took a deep dive. Plus, "Crunch Time" with the NBPA "striking back."
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Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the Lakers finally getting a loss after a 9-game win streak that ended vs the Detroit Pistons. Also, even though they loss to the Pistons, Andy was very encouraged in the way the team played when they are down in the game. To talk more about the end of the win streak and what to expect the rest of the regular season was "Silver Screen And Roll's" Raj Chipalu. Then, an injury update on Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart
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In Hour 2, Andy looked at how DeAndre Ayton can be ineffective for 3 and a half quarters and all of a sudden, makes key plays late in games during this win streak by the Lakers. To talk more about the Lakers' upcoming game vs the Miami Heat and about Bam Adebayo's 83 point game was "Locked On Heat" and "Locked On NBA" was Wes Goldberg. Plus, how much do you believe in the Lakers making a deep playoff run? Andy answered the question. Then, "Crunch Time" on Bam's 83 vs Kobe's 81.
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Andy Kamenetzky started off the show reacting to the Lakers win' in Houston vs the Rockets in which the style of the game shouldn't have had the Lakers' winning the game. Also, Andy was very encouraged seeing the Lakers keep their "composure" during the last couple weeks in wins vs good teams. To help Andy react to the first game against Houston and preview the next game vs Houston was Jackson Gaitlin from "Locked On Rockets." Then, an update on the status of Maxi Kleber.
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Hour 2 had Andy breaking down the next 8 games as the Lakers will be playing lots of "playoff teams" and Andy thinks we should know a lot about the team by the end of March. Then, does LeBron still make the Lakers better? A-Kam tried to answer the question. And, "Crunch Time" with talk on the Atlanta Hawks' now cancelled "Magic City" night.
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Andy Kamenetzky started the show marveling at the job the Lakers did in their win vs the New York Knicks. Andy thinks they were actually "playing hard" and played great defense. Then, The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski called in to help Andy preview the huge T'Wolves/Lakers game and his impressions on how the Western Conference will shake out in the next month. Plus, an update on LeBron James' injury.
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After 3 straight wins, Andy Kamenetzky points at the Lakers' win vs the New Orleans Pelicans, as something that Lakers fans should be excited for the potential of this team moving forward. Plus, would it be better for Austin Reaves to play more with LeBron James in the lineup? Andy thinks so. Then, a quick preview of what to come in the big matchup vs the Denver Nuggets. Also, reaction to a move in the Lakers' Front Office and an NBA record that may never be broken.
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Hour 2 began with reaction to Pat Riley getting a statue at Star Plaza amongst the legends of LA sports. Andy revealed that Riley was up for a movie role in a well known 80's movie. Plus, who is the next LA Legend to get a statue at Star Plaza? Andy tried to answer the question. Then, "Crunch Time" with A-Kam and Producer Funch tried to construct Team USA for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
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Andy Kamenetzky hated how the Lakers didn't get "physical" against the Boston Celtics. Andy also thought the Lakers offensively are "flawed" with three similar players in Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves. To talk more about the loss vs Boston and the new regime slowly taking over the Lakers' Front Office was ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. Then, an update on Jaxson Hayes' ankle injury.
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Hour 2 started with A-Kam reacting to all of the "supposed" tanking going on in the NBA. Andy thinks it's an unusual amount of teams this season "trying to tank" but Andy thinks this won't happen again for a very long time. Andy and Producer DeAndre went back and forth about how to handle the tanking problem in the NBA. Plus, talk on the 3 point contest and the Mt Rushmore of NBA International Players.
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Andy Kamenetzky started the show with the thought that if Luka Doncic doesn't play in the 1st Lakers game after the All Star break against the LA Clippers, it won't be a "good look." Then, Jake Madison from "Locked On Pelicans" called in to talk Herb Jones/Trey Murphy and what to expect from the Western Conference after the All Star break. Also, thoughts on Jaxson Haynes' performance in the Slam Dunk contest.
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Andy Kamenetzky started the show with reacting to the blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Then, A-Kam reacted to LeBron James' comments about how the Lakers "aren't a Championship team." To talk more about LeBron's comments and how the Lakers did at the trade deadline was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane. Plus, an injury update on Luka Doncic.
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Was DeAndre Ayton really hurt enough not to play? Andy and Producer DeAndre talk about it. Plus, reaction to the Lakers trading for Luke Kennard right before the end of the NBA trade deadline. Then, is the Kobe Bufkin signing something that satisfies Laker fans? Andy tries to answer the question. Also, reaction to the biggest deals of the NBA Trade Deadline.
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Where were you 366 days ago when one of the biggest trades in NBA History happened, Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis/Max Christie? Andy relieved the day. And, there are many names swirling around the Lakers with the trade deadline coming up, but A-Kam had a couple names that stood out in rumors. Plus, "Crunch Time" with the "Journeyman Game!"
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Andy reacted to the loss at Madison Square Garden to the New York Knicks, as he thinks it just shows what we "already know about this team." Then, why do the Lakers "tease" us with the return of Austin Reaves? Plus, Jovan Buha of the "Buha Block" Podcast called in to talk about what realistic chance do the Lakers have at making a trade before this Thursday's Trade Deadline. And, LeBron is going back to the All Star Game!
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Do the Lakers need to another move or two rotation? Andy thinks DeAndre Ayton needs to "play better" or he could be benched or traded after just a half season with the team. Plus, Andy "takes a victory lap" with the fact that the Lakers have been playing Rui Hachimura off the bench. And "Crunch Time" with talk on the Rookie/Sophmore challenge
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Andy started the show reacting to Luka Doncic dropping 46 pts(on really good shooting) on the Chicago Bulls. Then, Jacob Emrani called in to give his thoughts on the Lakers' past couple weeks. Also, Danny Cunningham of "Locked On Cavs" called in to help Andy preview the Lakers/Cavs and an update on the status of Evan Mobley.
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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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trades need too be made! and lebron needs too sit out 2 months!
love your podcast Allen! please keep up the good content