Lakers Talk HR 1: Defensive Issues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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