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Hour 2 opened up with the question: Can Luka, Austin Reaves and LeBron James really play with each other, despite being almost the "same player?" Plus, Andy and Producer Funch reacted to ESPN.com's NBA Offseason Survey. And, "Crunch Time" with talk on Russell Westbrook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Lakers Training Camp only a week away, Andy Kamenetzky brought up ESPN.com's article on the "new Luka Doncic," as it details his Summer with the Slovenia National Team. Plus, how does Fred VanVleet's injury affect the Houston Rockets? Then, the Guardian's Claire De Lune called in to talk about what to expect from the Lakers and if this could be the "LeBron Retirement Tour." Also, calls on the Lakers' offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy thinks that since Luka Doncic bought a $25 Million Mansion in Manhattan Beach, he might be "sticking around" a lot more than we think. Then, Andy talked about the effect that DeAndre Ayton could have on the team, especially with Luka and LeBron. Also, A-Kam is glad that the Lakers "sidestepped" Kawhi Leonard in that Summer of 2019. Plus, "CrunchTime" with thoughts on "player retreats." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky started the show with a report that the Lakers could be major players in free agency but not by signing one megastar but lots of players/pieces that add up to a championship team. Andy goes on saying the Lakers probably don't want to take on any long contracts to create flexibility within the cap. Then, Matt George from ABC 10 Sacramento helped Andy break down the Pacific Division and talk more about this Jonathan Kuminga contract situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst had some things to say into Lakers Forward LeBron James and when he could potentially retire. He says he does not know, and LeBron doesn't know either. Will LeBron get a farewell tour with the Lakers? If LeBron were to have his farewell tour during this season, would it be a big distraction? Carmelo Anthony & Dwight Howard were inducted into the Hall of Fame over the weekend and AK has a bone to pick with people questioning why they got in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luka Doncic's performance for Slovenia has been outstanding in Eurobasket. Could this be the tone setter the Lakers need gearing up for the upcoming season? He seems to get better each game. GUEST Jake Maddison from Locked on Pelicans on the Locked on Network joins the show! AK has a few questions in regards top forwards Trey Murphy III & Herb Jones. We take your calls and we react to what Jake Maddison had to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy had to start Hour 2 with "opening an old wound" with news of a former Laker signing with a Turkish team. Andy thinks a certain player from the Oklahoma City Thunder would be the perfect fit next to Luka Doncic. Also, A-Kam goes on rant on the benefits of AARP. Then, will LeBron want a "rocking chair tour" like Kareem? And, "CrunchTime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky opened the show with praise for Luka Doncic, who is currently playing (and dominating) in EuroBasket 2025 for his home country, Slovania. Andy believes that the weakest part of Luka's game is his 3 point shooting, which he can always improve. ClutchPoints' Anthony Irwin called in to talk about what could be the best 5 the Lakers could put out on the court and an update on Austin Reaves' potential contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Andy Kamenetzky starting off the show reacting to the report that Golden State called the Lakers "multiple times" to see if the Warriors can get their hands on LeBron James. If he wanted to go, could LeBron be tradable? Andy answered the question. Then, Matt Moore of "Locked On Nuggets" called in to explain why he called the Lakers "overhyped but underrated" and the solid moves his Denver Nuggets made in the offseason. And, A-Kam explains why the Lakers have many high expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 had Andy wondering who’s the next statue will be outside of Crypto.com Arena with word that Pat Riley will get one in the upcoming season. A-Kam had a great name for the next statue, while the crew had different opinions. Plus, "Shootout" with thoughts on if Knicks/Lakers is still "must see TV." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky opened the show reacting to Luka Doncic's knee injury he suffered in the EuroBasket friendlies, and how he's nervous that he's still playing despite the knee injury. "Locked On Rockets" host Jackson Gaitlin called in the show to talk about his impressions of the Lakers' offseason moves and what to expect from his Houston Rockets, with Kevin Durant in the fold. Andy then took calls on whether Lakers fans want to see Luka play "not in a Lakers uniform" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 kicked off with Andy and the crew reacting to new Lakers: DeAndre Ayton, Jake LaRavia and Adou Thiero throwing out the first pitch at the Dodgers game over the weekend. Then, Sliver Screen And Roll's Edwin Garcia called in to gave his thoughts on what moves the Lakers since NBA Free Agency opened and what he wants to see more from the roster in the upcoming season. Plus, who could be the backup Center for the Lakers behind DeAndre Ayton? Also, "Crunchtime" with thoughts on Russell Westbrook possibly going to the Sacramento Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky started off the show reacting to some of the "leaks" coming from the NBA schedule, such as who the Lakers will be facing on Christmas Day. Andy is a little underwhelmed by who the Lakers will face on Christmas Day, and wishes it was another team that the Lakers will face. Then, "Locked On NBA" host Wes Goldberg came on to talk a little about the moves the Lakers made in the Summer and his thoughts of the Oklahoma City Thunder repeating as NBA Champions. Also, Who would be in a ESPN LA Dunk Contest? Andy tried to answer the question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 of the show started with Andy and Brett reacted to the NBA acknowledging the missed call at the end of Game 4 that may or may not have costed the Lakers the game. And, what happened to Austin Reaves in this series? A-Kam and Brett discussed. And, the guys had a little "returner remorse" with the Lakers needed a big man at the moment. Plus, "Crunch Time" with talk on the other playoff series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The show started off a little somber with the Lakers down 3-1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Andy Kamenetzky was joined by our CHLA Auction winner, Brett Baird, to talk about how and why the favored Lakers are down in their First Round series. Why doesn't Jared Vanderbilt play more in the series? Andy and Brett talked about it. Also, a discussion on how JJ Redick's coaching style might could be the reason for the 3-1 deficit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How will the Lakers matchup with the size of the Timberwolves? Andy tried to answer the question in Hour 2. Then, Ben Beecken from "Locked On Wolves" called in to talk about how the Wolves could give the Lakers problems, especially one Anthony Edwards. Also, A-Kam talked about how JJ Redick's coaching style could affect the series one way or another. Plus, "Crunch Time" with the biggest surprise and disappointment of the 2024-25 NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Andy opened up the show talking about how the Lakers blewout the #1 team in the NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Also, A-Kam talked about the upcoming last 4 games of the regular season for the Lakers, and how important it is to "win out" with all the craziness in the Western Conference standings. Plus, "Crunch Time" with a discussion on Chris Webber's infamous Timeout in the 1993 National Championship game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 of the show had Andy taking the "temperature" of the city after one very close win and one very close loss. Then, ESPN's Tim MacMahon came on to talk about Luka Doncic, where he sees the Lakers going with Luka and how Dallas has been without their superstar. Also, Andy gets in to the "mental lapses" the Lakers have been having this season. Plus, "Crunch Time" with talk on the NBA "taking the L." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices