Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell

Mike Trudell takes over as host of Lakers Talk, as he opens up talking about the reaction of the locker room after the Lakers got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Also, our own Mychal Thompson called in to talk about his offseason plans and what the Lakers need to do to get back in the upper echelon of the NBA. Plus, calls on the season that was and what to expect in the offseason.
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Hour 2 started off with Trudell's thoughts on Austin Reaves and if he could be on this team next season. ESPN's Dave McMenamin called in to talk about what he heard about LeBron's huge decision this offseason and what free agents the Lakers plan to reach out to. Plus, should the Lakers resign Rui Hachimura? Trudell answered the question.

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Hour 2 started with the question: Should Austin Reaves play this series?  Andy thinks if he's close to 90%, than he should.  Then, Locked On Rockets Jackson Gatlin called to give the Houston perspective on the Lakers/Rockets and what he thinks of KD's injury.  Also, if Austin isn't too far behind from being back on the court, where is Luka?  The crew wondered.  Plus, "Crunch Time" with the most overrated team in the NBA Playoffs. 

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The Houston Rockets finally got a win against the Lakers in their 1st Round series, so Andy looked back on Game 4 on how the Lakers lost.   Plus, Andy thinks "too many turnovers" is what cost the Lakers' sweep vs the Rockets.  The Volume's Jason Timpf called in to give his thoughts on Lakers/Rockets.  Also, Jacob Emrani called in to say if he thinks the Lakers can close out the Houston Rockets in 5 games. 

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Hour 2 started with Andy predicting what happens in Game 2 and the rest of the Lakers/Rockets series. To help Andy preview Game 2 and an injury update on Kevin Durant was The Athletic's Will Guillory. Plus, the crew wondered how much Kevin Durant can contribute if he can play. Also, "Crunch Time" with thoughts on the Warriors' and Clippers' offseason.
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