With the unexpected wins in the past week without LeBron, Austin and Luka, Andy Kamenetzky thinks there isn't such thing as a "scheduled loss" for these Lakers. Who is Nick Smith Jr, the newest Lakers sensation? Andy talked about his background. Plus, Producer Deondre "eats crow" about DeAndre Ayton's play with the Lakers. Then, a preview of Wemby coming to town for Lakers/Spurs.
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Lakers Talk HR 2: New Boss
Andy opened up the 2nd hour of Lakers Talk talking about the Lakers' new owner, Mark Walter, and how the sale will affect the look of the team, especially with Jeanie Buss. Then, Karin Abcarians, from Silver Screen and Roll, called in to talk about her impressions of the Lakers after the first week of the regular season. Plus, will Luka come back sooner rather than later? Andy thinks so from the reports we got about Luka before the win in Minnesota. And, "Crunchtime" with thoughts on MJ's new segment on the NBA on NBC.
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Lakers Talk HR 1: First Week Impressions
The Lakers opened up their season with an impressive 3-2 record so far without LeBron and now Luka, but Andy Kamenetzky really loved the win in Minnesota vs the Timberwolves, who knocked the Lakers out of the playoffs last season. Then, Andy praised Austin Reaves, who is the talk of the NBA world right now with MVP, All-World stats through the 1st week of the regular season. Then, Drew Hill, from the Daily Memphian, called in to help Andy preview Grizzlies/Lakers. And could Rookie Adou Thiero help the Lakers? A-Kam thinks so.
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Lakers Talk HR 2: Manning The Middle
Hour 2 started with Andy and the crew wondering why DeAndre Ayton doesn't get to the line enough, despite being a "pretty good" at the free throw line. "Light Years" Podcast host Sam Esfandiari came on with Andy to help preview tomorrow night's season opening Lakers/Warriors matchup and his thoughts on the Jonathan Kuminga saga. Then, Andy and crew discussed the new book coming out that talks a lot about Russell Westbrook's time with the Lakers. And, "Crunch Time" with a discussion on MJ's 3rd NBA "comeback."
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Lakers Talk HR 1: It's Starts For Real Now
With the Preseason over for the Lakers, Andy Kamenetzky looked at what was good and bad for the Lakers during those 6 "tune up" games. One thing that Andy really liked was that every potential member of the rotation looked "good or better" except for Dalton Knecht. Then, The Athletic's Law Murray about if he's surprised that Gabe Vincent is the starter with LeBron out for the next month and expectations for Luka Doncic in his first full season with the Lakers. Plus, talk on Jaxson Haynes possibly joining Luka on the Slovenian National Team.
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