Best Andy And Brian Kamenetzky Podcasts (2024)

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Report: Lakers Decline 3rd Year Option on Jalen Hood-Schifino. Are They Prepping for a Trade? 36:06

16h ago36:06

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Generally speaking, the sixth game of the season isn't a "must win," under any circumstances. This sixth game, however? Could be the exception to the rule. The Lakers are in Toronto tonight, playing a shorthanded, likely lottery-bound Raptors squad missing its best player (Scottie Barnes), probably it's third best player (Emmanuel Quickley) and a v…

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The Lakers Look Horrible In Cleveland vs. Cavaliers, Lose 134-110. (But at least Bronny Scores First NBA Points!) 31:08

1d ago31:08

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Monday in Phoenix, the Lakers lost their first game of the season. Wednesday, they played their first horrible game of the season, losing to the Cavaliers in Cleveland 134-110. Everything about this game, from the flow of the offense to the work of the defense to the hustle and focus of the team overall was well below par. The Cavs were, from the j…

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Can a Game in Cleveland Jumpstart LeBron? Will Bronny Play? Plus, Koloko Cleared for Lakers. 33:19

3d ago33:19

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The Lakers have a "swing game" tonight in Cleveland against the Cavs. It's always a big deal when LeBron comes home to play, especially given his enormous impact on that franchise. But in this case, it's also a pivotal game on this road trip for the Lakers. Win, and the possibilities of a 3-2 trip grow a lot stronger. It means the Lakers could take…

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LeBron James Struggles as the Lakers Lose 109-105 to the Suns 36:19

1d ago36:19

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Well, it was probably unrealistic to think the Lakers would go 82-0 this year, but it was still fun to have an undefeated local squad to cheer for. That's over now, as the Lakers lose their first game of the season, 109-105 to the Suns in Phoenix. It was a game of very wild swings for the Lakers, who came out red hot, looking like they'd win in a b…

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D'Angelo Russell Adjusts to New Role and Dalton Knecht Thrives as Lakers Start 5 Game Road Trip 32:42

5d ago32:42

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The Lakers are 3-0, and now head off for their first road trip of the season. Five games, starting tonight in Phoenix against the Suns. From there, they'll visit Cleveland, Toronto, Detroit and Memphis. That's three playoff teams, and two that aren't expected to be all that competitive. It's a tough trip, which underscores how nice it is for the La…

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3-0(!) Lakers Beat Kings 131-127 after Huge Fourth Quarter from LeBron James, Anthony Davis 15:21

6d ago15:21

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3-0. The Lakers beat another playoff caliber team in the West on Saturday, and as they had in their first two games against Minnesota and Phoenix, brought home a win. This one was differentiated by the performance of the team's stars. Anthony Davis continued to dominate, with 31 points, nine rebounds, three steals and two blocks. LeBron James, who …

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Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis Fuel Lakers' 123-116 Win Over Phoenix Suns! 2-0 in Redick Era! 13:48

8d ago13:48

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t took some doing, but the Lakers are off to a 2-0 start for the first time since October 2010 after coming back from down 22 points and notching a 123-116 win over the Phoenix Suns. KevIn Durant, Devin Booker and the gang got off to an absolutely scorching start, hitting 8 of their first 11 shots from behind the arc and generally running the Laker…

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Can the Lakers Move to 2-0? Preview of Tonight's Game vs. Phoenix Suns 34:50

8d ago34:50

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The Lakers got off to a good start in Tuesday's opener against the Timberwolves, winning their first season opener since 2016. Tonight, the Phoenix Suns, another team expected (at least in some circles) to make some noise in a crowded Western Conference, visit the Crypt. And while the Suns were victorious in their opener (at the Intuit Dome against…

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Anthony Davis Says the Lakers Are Buying In for JJ Redick. But is the Bench Good Enough? 33:35

9d ago33:35

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The Lakers made no major changes to their personnel this offseason, but they definitely made significant changes to the coaching staff. And that's the area that probably has the highest level of scrutiny for observers as the team kicks off the 2024-25 season. The first game? A major success, not just for the Lakers, but for Redick. His game plan wa…

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Lakers Open Season with 110-103 win over Timberwolves, LeBron and Bronny James Make History 36:33

10d ago36:33

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Heading into Tuesday's matchup with Minnesota at the Crypt, the Lakers hadn't won on opening night since the waning days of teh Obama administration. October of 2016 to be precise. Well, that's not a problem anymore. The Lakers open the season strong, beating Minnesota 110-103 behind a monster game from Anthony Davis. 36 points, 16 rebounds, four a…

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What We Learned From the Lakers Preseason. Plus, Quincy Olivari Signs a Two-Way Deal! 33:32

12d ago33:32

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The preseason is over, and in 24 hours or so, the regular season begins. Did the Lakers get everything they needed out of training camp? Are they in position to maximize the talent on hand in the face of a very, very challenging early slate of games? (And let's be honest, in the Western Conference, there are no easy stretches.) The Lakers were most…

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Opening Night! The Lakers Start the 2024-25 Season Vs. Timberwolves: Preview With Ben Beecken 35:54

12d ago35:54

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It's Opening Night for the 2024-25 season! The Lakers kick off the campaign with a home floor matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves—still expected to be a major player in the Western Conference even after moving Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. Here to preview tonight's game is the host of Locked On Wolves, Ben Beecken! It's a wide ranging conv…

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Dalton Knecht!!! (and AD) Explodes for 35 Points in Lakers' 128-122 OT Win over the Suns. 35:26

15d ago35:26

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Thursday's penultimate preseason game against the Suns had a very preseason vibe. Players playing hard, but a few guys missing and a lot of weird lineups on the floor for both teams. From LA's standpoint, a few things stuck out: -LeBron James missed the game (DNP-Old, said JJ Redick), and won't play Friday in the finale, either. That'll give him a …

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The Lakers Defense Needs Jarred Vanderbilt! Plus #NBARank for LeBron, AD and Austin Reaves! 33:59

16d ago33:59

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The Lakers didn't look great in Tuesday's loss to the Warriors in Las Vegas. They get two more cracks at it before the real games begin next week. But while there were some highlights (Anthony Davis! Rui Hachimura's rebounding!) there were also some real issues. Among the most notable is defense. The Lakers really struggled. Some of it is a matter …

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Anthony Davis Dominates in Lakers' 111-97 Preseason Loss to Warriors. Shots Still Not Falling. 32:15

17d ago32:15

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There was plenty of stuff to like in Tuesday's preseason loss to the Warriors in Las Vegas. Start with Anthony Davis, who flat out dominated in 26 minutes of play with 24 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, plus a steal and a block. He was 10-14 from the floor. He hit from the basket working in the post, he finished on the pick and roll, he hit jumpe…

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How the Los Angeles Lakers can break into the contenders of the West | NBA Season Preview 35:06

16d ago35:06

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The Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans are set to battle for relevancy in the Western Conference. Which team has the best chance to break into the top of the conference and which teams will miss the playoffs completely? The local experts of the Locked On Podcast Network break down…

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Redick Updates Lakers' Offensive, Defensive Progress. Plus, Hornets Center Nick Richards a Target? 31:21

18d ago31:21

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The Lakers enter tonight's game against the Warriors in Vegas halfway through their preseason slate. The regular season starts in a week. So with that in mind, the sense of urgency the team has displayed through this preseason (decidedly missing a year ago) is front and center as the Lakers try to get as much installed on both sides of the ball bef…

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Lakers Health Updates: Is Vanderbilt Close to Returning? Plus, Rui and Knecht Focus on Rebounding. 33:19

19d ago33:19

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The Lakers had a few notable deficiencies last season. One, to be sure, was health. On that front, could things be improving? Austin Reaves missed Thursday's game in Milwaukee, but is considered day-to-day and nobody seems all that concerned. Meanwhile, while the language wasn't exactly definitive, the bottom line on Jarred Vanderbilt is that the L…

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Lakers Get First Preseason Win, Darvin Ham Defends His Work as Lakers Coach 34:00

22d ago34:00

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On the one hand, nobody ever really remembers who wins a preseason game. On the other, it's always better to win, and the Lakers 107-102 win over Milwaukee Thursday night represents a good result, and reflected an approach to the preseason the team has had throughout this October that is different than last. The Lakers have been far more invested i…

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NBA GM Survey Results: Execs Can't Decide if the Lakers will be Good or Bad. 30:55

23d ago30:55

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John Schuhmann's annual GM Survey was released this week, and what stood out most about the Lakers is... how little the team came up at all. There were scattered acknowledgments of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, plus a little love for rookie Dalton Knecht's potential, but mostly, they felt like afterthoughts. However, there was one category where …

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Early Signs of Optimism for the Lakers... plus Jalen Hood-Schifino's Potential. 35:21

24d ago35:21

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The Lakers have a few days off between preseason games, which makes it an ideal time to take stock of how the team has looked in their two preseason games, particularly with LeBron James and Anthony Davis playing alongside what appears to be the actual rotation. And so far... it looks pretty good! Obviously, it's a small sample size, JJ Redick is w…

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JJ Redick Has the Lakers Taking More 3-Pointers. How Will That Impact the Offense? Plus, Fans React to LeBron and Bronny. 34:41

25d ago34:41

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In Sunday's preseason loss to the Suns, the Lakers took 40 3-pointers. JJ Redick says it was a nice start, but he'd like to see even more of them! Well, the Celtics led the NBA last year, with just over 42 attempts per game. So there's not a ton of space above 40, at least by last year's standards. The Lakers, meanwhile, were near the bottom of the…

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LeBron, Anthony Davis Excel in Lakers Preseason Loss to Suns, LeBron and Bronny Play Together 35:44

26d ago35:44

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It was a big night for LeBron James. First, he made his preseason debut, and looked excellent in the process. 19 points in 16 minutes on 8-12 shooting, plus five rebounds and four assists to go with a pair of blocks. But more importantly (certainly for him) was sharing the court with Bronny James to open the second quarter. It was four relatively u…

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Can Gabe Vincent Play a Key Role for the Lakers This Year? Plus, More on JJ Redick's Approach. 32:56

29d ago32:56

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Max Christie's contract extension this summer has made him a major point of interest in training camp, because people want to see if the Lakers will get the return they want (and many want to validate their view that Christie should have been playing more last year). A version of the same storyline applies to Gabe Vincent, too. He missed most of la…

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Christie, Knecht, Hood-Schifino Shine in Lakers' 124-107 Preseason loss to Timberwolves. 16:33

29d ago16:33

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The score wasn't great (the Lakers lost 124-107), but with LeBron James and Anthony Davis in street clothes, to some degree the ability to judge the final score was eliminated before the game started. Nor is it wise to try and infer too, too much about what life under JJ Redick will look like, since a) the stars weren't playing, and b) they've prac…

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D'Angelo Russell Apologizes to Lakers for Past Unprofessionalism, Vows to Earn JJ Redick's Trust. 32:19

30d ago32:19

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Among the most interesting aspects of Monday's Media Day was D'Angelo Russell, who proved again why while not the best player on the Lakers, he's in the running for most interesting, from a media standpoint. He has a long history of candor, even when it doesn't serve him (and sometimes when it doesn't serve his team), and Monday was no exception. R…

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Lakers Have First Practice, Redick Establishes Credibility, Says He Will Run Nine-Man Rotation. 34:43

1M ago34:43

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The first full day of practice for the Lakers was, according to all involved, a very well-executed, efficiently run operation. A schedule was presented, it was adhered to. There was, by all accounts, purpose. And this was on the heels of a decision to hold a team dinner earlier this week to discuss expectations and lay out principles, rather than u…

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Lakers Media Day! LeBron Says He Has "a Lot" Left In the Tank, Players Raves About JJ Redick 35:23

1M ago35:23

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Monday was Media Day across the NBA, and in El Segundo there where plenty of open questions that were addressed, at least a little, as every Lakers player took a turn at the podium to answer questions. A few themes emerged... LeBron James said his Olympic experience was valuable on multiple fronts. First, it reminded him of the feeling that comes w…

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The Lakers Know They Need More Size at Center, Plus a Blockbuster Trade in the West 30:51

1M ago30:51

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It's Media Day in El Segundo, which means the official start of the 2024-25 season. So what is this year going to bring? Well, it starts with a massive trade that could shake up the Western Conference, as Minnesota is planning to send Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks for forward and old friend Julius Randle along with guard Dante DiVincenzo. For a …

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Redick, Pelinka Set High Expectations for Christie, Hachimura, Reaves and the Lakers 33:19

1M ago33:19

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There was too much to cover from Wednesday's press conference for one show, so today it remains the core of the conversation. From a basketball standpoint, a lot was revealed by JJ Redick about how he'd like to play this season. He talked about movement and motion, of redistributing where shots come from around the floor, and how certain guys might…

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Pelinka, Redick Discuss Expectations for 2024-25 Lakers. Plus, Jarred Vanderbilt Healthy for Opener? 31:38

1M ago31:38

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Wednesday, the new Lakers season unofficially began - the official kickoff comes Monday with Media Day - with a press conference featuring GM Rob Pelinka and new Lakers coach JJ Redick. There was a lot of ground covered -- more than enough to stretch into Friday's show -- but for today, it's a focus on the big picture the pair tried to push. The bi…

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JJ Redick Names The Lakers Starting Lineup, Talks LeBron, Anthony Davis and "Jumping the Line." 33:59

1M ago33:59

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Last year, it took Darvin Ham a very, very long time to settle on the starting lineup that Lakers fans—and especially THE LAKERS PLAYERS—wanted to see. JJ Redick didn't even make it to training camp before landing in that spot. Speaking with Zach Lowe on his podcast, he said the group that starts will be the one that went 23-10 last season. That wo…

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No Lakers Minicamp Scheduled. Is this a Bad Sign for a Strong Start to the Season? 34:24

1M ago34:24

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The Lakers, as everyone knows by now, didn't do much to improve themselves in the offseason. They didn't get worse, but they didn't get any better, either. The hope is internal improvement—from players like Max Christie and Austin Reaves, better health from Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent, better coaching from JJ Redick—will be enough to elevate…

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Bruce Brown Jr. Undergoes Knee Surgery. One Less Trade Option for the Lakers. 34:02

1M ago34:02

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It's been a common theme this offseason: The Lakers are stuck from a roster standpoint, and getting unstuck won't be simple. The latest illustration of this reality? Even players who are in that second tier of potential trade targets (i.e. non-stars with giant salaries) are getting problematic. Toronto's Bruce Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery l…

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Are Expectations for Austin Reaves This Season Fair? Have the Lakers Set the Bar Too High? 34:38

1M ago34:38

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Thursday's episode was centered around Max Christie, and what he's expected to bring this season for the Lakers. But it touched on Austin Reaves, as well, and it's that portion of the conversation that generated the most feedback in the comments and prompted discussion for today's show. Namely, are the expectations around Reaves, whether set by the…

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Max Christie Ready for High Expectations, Praises Redick, Lakers Coaching Staff. Plus, Woj Retires! 33:34

1M ago33:34

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It's no secret that Max Christie didn't like how he was used - or more specifically, not used - last season with Darvin Ham. Speaking to Allie Clifton at Spectrum SportsNet this week, Christie made it clear he's highly motivated this season after signing his 4-year, $32 million contract this offseason, and is fired up about the new coaching staff. …

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Scouting Report, Christian Koloko: Can the Lakers' New Center Contribute This Season? 34:54

1M ago34:54

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The Lakers haven't done much this offseason, and as such have some holes in the roster, one of the biggest being at backup center. That hole only got larger after Christian Wood underwent knee surgery last week. He'll be out until at least early November, likely longer. So with that in mind, the Lakers did make a move this week, signing former Toro…

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Will Anthony Davis Ever Win DPOY? Are the Lakers More likely to Win a Title or Miss the Playoffs? 35:17

2M ago35:17

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Last season, Anthony Davis told ESPN that, even though he deserves to win, he'll never actually take home a Defensive Player of the Year Award. Wny? He's not totally sure. Maybe the media and the NBA just don't like him. He's honestly not sure about why, only that he's not going to win. So is he right? Fair or not, there does seem to be a feeling t…

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Report: Lakers to Sign Center Christian Koloko to 2-Way Contract... Can He Help? 33:54

2M ago33:54

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The Lakers have needed help behind Anthony Davis all summer, and REALLY need help now that Christian Wood is out until at least November following knee surgery. (And could be out longer.) That leaves Jaxson Hayes as the only healthy true center left on the main roster. The Lakers do have Colin Castleton on a 2-way deal, but that has its limitations…

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Lakers-Warriors Season Preview. Do either LeBron James or Steph Curry Have Another Shot at a Title? 34:03

2M ago34:03

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The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors have a lot in common. Their franchise faces - LeBron James, Steph Curry - are not just iconic but forever linked to each other after multiple Finals showdowns and the most recent Team USA run. They're also teams that feel kinda stuck with little flexibility and options as they try to squeeze out one …

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The Lakers Will Honor Jerry West This Season. Plus, Zach Guthrie Will Coach South Bay Lakers! 33:33

2M ago33:33

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The relationship between the Lakers and Jerry West—legendary player, coach and general manager and arguably the greatest person to ever represent the purple and gold—had been strained for years before West died in May. And when he passed, the Lakers were criticized by fans for responding too slowly with a statement that, at best, felt boilerplate a…

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More Details About Vanderbilt and Wood Injuries for the Lakers, Plus Redick the Workaholic 33:14

2M ago33:14

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It's not been a great week on the health front for the Lakers. Reports that Jarred Vanderbilt might not be ready to go for training camp, and maybe even the regular season were quickly followed by hard news that Christian Wood absolutely won't be ready to go, since he had knee surgery on Monday. Wood won't be re-evaluated for eight weeks, which for…

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Christian Wood Out at Least Eight Weeks After Knee Surgery. Lakers Frontcourt Looking Thin? 33:26

2M ago33:26

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Heading into the weekend, whispers about the health of Jarred Vanderbilt, who missed most of last season with foot problems, started getting a little louder, with reports that he might not be ready for the start of training camp next month. Not good! Well, Monday brought news that was wasn't exactly great, either. Backup center Christian Wood, who …

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Is Jarred Vanderbilt Going to be Healthy for the Lakers to Start the Season? 33:12

2M ago33:12

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All summer long, Lakers fans have been talking about the value of Jarred Vanderbilt, which was driven home by his inability to stay on the floor last year. With (basically) the same team returning this year, one major spot where the Lakers might generate internal improvement would be having Vanderbilt available again, providing significant optional…

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NBA Exec Says the Lakers Should Get Zach LaVine. Plus, the Best Non-HOF Lakers! 34:30

2M ago34:30

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The Lakers are, most observers believe, stuck. They don't have a lot of stuff to trade - not that other teams want, at least - nor are there all that many players out there to acquire. Not without giving up a ton for questionable gains (trading picks for Jerami Grant, for example). There is, of course, one exception. A guy seemingly on the block pe…

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More Milestones Coming for LeBron. Plus, Do the Lakers Have the Right Kind of Continuity? 31:13

2M ago31:13

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By now, everyone is used to LeBron James doing incredible things made even more incredible by his age (pushing 40) and mileage in the league. The man has put in a LOT of minutes. But as he approaches the new season, there are plenty of numbers and milestones he'll hit, and if he continues beyond this year there will be even more. But perhaps the mo…

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Mailbag! Can the Post-LeBron Lakers Be Rebuilt Around Anthony Davis? Plus, Dwight, Phil Handy Criticize Pelinka 33:22

2M ago33:22

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The Lakers have long maintained that Anthony Davis would be the core of the team once LeBron James hangs it up. They've certainly made the financial investment to back it up. But in this week's mailbag, this question came up: From "@killluhmuhnjaroh: should the lakers post lebron rebuild include anthony davis? he is young enough to be a franchise p…

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Magic Johnson and Jeanie Buss Request Patience for JJ Redick From Lakers Fans 33:56

2M ago33:56

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Magic Johnson spoke to Jim Hill and KCAL 9 in Los Angeles, and while he was optimistic about the direction the team is going, he also preached patience to Lakers fans when it comes to new head coach JJ Redick. "We as Laker fans gotta give JJ Redick our new coach some time to really help him understand how to utilize the talent, how to coach the tal…

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Shaq Says LeBron Should Defer to Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves for the Lakers. Is He Right? 33:07

2M ago33:07

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The Lakers need to get LeBron James through the regular season with as little wear and tear as possible. Easier said than done, obviously, given the challenging nature of the West, and the grind of an 82-game schedule. One idea, says Lakers great Shaquille O'Neal, is simply to take fewer shots and play more of a "Magic" type facilitator role. Let A…

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A Preview of the Lakers, Kings and the Pacific Division. 35:28

2M ago35:28

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With the offseason winding down and the trades of any real substance presumably done, we're able to take stock of where the Lakers stand against teams around the Western Conference, and even more specifically, their division. How, for example, do the battle-tested but aging duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis stack up against a talented Sacrament…

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