Lakers Talk HR 1: Seeking An Identity

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

The Lakers looked like "two different teams" vs the Sacramento Kings and then vs the Atlanta Hawks on a back-to-back. Andy marveled on how the offense looked completely different from one day to another. Plus, Digginbasketball's Iztok Franko called in from his native country Slovenia to talk about the pride and joy of Slovenia, Luka Doncic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 started off with a discussion on LeBron/Luka's "Synergy," as the last week or so, they looked better playing together on the floor. Then, Producer DeAndre joined Andy and Producer Funch to talk about the huge Trae Young to Washington deal. Plus, the trio got in to how this could affect the NBA trade market, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo's quote on if he wanted to be traded. Also, "Crunch Time" with talk on the toughest player in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even though the Lakers were very, very short handed against the San Antonio Spurs, Andy Kamenetzky thinks that the team played well enough to "build" around the loss. Andy was really excited to see some sort of progress from every player that played against the Spurs, especially defensively. Then, Camille Davis from "Locked On Bucks" called in to help Andy preview Bucks/Lakers. Plus, an update on Rui Hachimura's status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 had Andy giving the Lakers roster some New Year's resolutions that include Luka Doncic (hopefully) taking fewer 3 pointers and LeBron James finding the "Fountain Of Youth." Plus, could LeBron miss his record 22nd straight All-Star game? A-Kam said it's a real possibility with the 1st round of fan voting for the 2026 All Star Game. Then, "Crunch Time" with how the Denver Nuggets will do missing their franchise player, Nikola Jokic, for a month at least. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the 128-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons, Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick thinks the team is "still seeking an identity," to which Andy Kamenetzky agreed. Andy also thinks the lineups go from "one extreme to another" as far as offense and defense. Then, Joe Mullinax from "Locked On Grizzlies" called in to help Andy preview the Grizzlies/Lakers, who play twice this weekend at Crypto.com Arena And, a quick injury update on Austin Reaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 had Andy reacting to all the different starting lineups, which is currently at 17 through 28 games. What roster changes could come in the next couple months? Andy speculates. Also, is Austin Reaves an All-Star? Andy thinks so. And, "Crunch Time" with a comparison to Philip Rivers NFL comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the "walking" that the Lakers did in Phoenix in a blowout loss. Can the Lakers turn around the defense? JJ thinks so, Andy isn't so sure with the personel on roster. To preview the huge Christmas day game with the Lakers/Rockets and talk other Western Conference news was Jackson Gatlin. Could Luka play on Christmas? Andy and Producer Funch hope so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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