Lakers Talk HR 2: Manning The Middle

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With news that Luka Doncic will play vs Phoenix in his first preseason game, Andy thinks we will get a full look of how things could go in the regular season sans Lebron. Lakers Nation's Matt Peralta came on to talk about what he's seen the first 3 Preseason games and what he expects from DeAndre Ayton in the middle this season. And, how does the LeBron story end with the Lakers? Andy had his thoughts. Plus, "Crunch Time" with the Giannis-to-LA rumors starting up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky started the show commenting on how Austin Reaves looks like a guy who took another "step in his development." Then, Andy mentioned he's relieved that the Lakers announced Luka could play in "1-2 games" in the last week of Preseason. SB Nation's Raj Chipalu called in to talk about "Austin's jump" and his thoughts on how the Lakers will handle being without LeBron for a month. Plus, should Jared Vanderbilt get the start? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy thinks "lots of eyes" will be on former #1 draft pick DeAndre Ayton, especially since he will be playing with playmakers like Luka Doncic and LeBron James. And, LeBron sent out a very, very interesting tweet that EVERYBODY has an option on what it could be. Andy and the crew put on their "detective skills" to figure out what LeBron is trying to tell us. Plus, Producer D brought up a very interesting topic in Dalton Knecht. And, what is the greatest name in NBA history? The crew talked about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamnetzky started the show marveling at how Jared Vanderbilt looks already in the first 2 preseason games and wondered if he should be inserted in the starting lineup. If Vando doesn't start, who should? Andy gave his input. Then, Jacob Rude from Silver Screen and Roll called in to give his impressions for the first 2 preseason games and who he thinks should be the starting 5. Plus, Gabe Vincent looked good vs the Warriors and Andy thinks a good and bad thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 started with Andy's interview with one of the newest Lakers, Jake LaRavia, during Lakers Media Day. Plus, Producer D has a major problem with what LaRavia and DeAndre Ayton said earlier today at Media Day. Then, a replay of new Laker Marcus Smart on Mason and Ireland. And, how many players have played for the Boston Celtics and the Lakers? Andy and crew tried to answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky, fresh off coming from Lakers Media Day, had his thoughts about the general feelings at Lakers Media Day amongst the players. Is LeBron happy with all the changes? Andy thinks so. Also, Lakers Nation's Daniel Starkland came on to talk about what he saw today at Media Day and what he expects to see from the team during the Preseason games. Then, new Laker DeAndre Ayton was "embracing the challenge" of being a Laker, according to Andy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices