Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell

Destination For LA Sports Hour 2: Beto Duran & Marcas Grant

25 Jun 2026

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7:00 Marcas and Beto talk about friends who try and attend the World Cup games every 4 years and the logistic planning it takes. Mexico scores a goa...

Destination For LA Sports Hour 1: Beto Duran & Marcas Grant

25 Jun 2026

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6:00 Beto Duran and Marcas Grant start the show talking about Austin Reaves. Beto takes a quick detour and brings up "Baywatch" so he, Rebecca, and ...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Giannis Effect

23 Jun 2026

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Mike Garcia from the BBall Index called in to talk about the various prospect that the Lakers could be after at the 25th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. ...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Giannis Effect

23 Jun 2026

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Mike Trudell and Chris McGee opened up the show with speculating where Giannis Antetokounmpo could land by the end of tomorrow night as reported by ES...

Destination For LA Sports Hour 2: Andy Kamenetzky

19 Jun 2026

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Anthony Irwin joins to discuss LeBron’s future with the Lakers and what contract fans would accept. Andy breaks down how the Dodgers continue winnin...

Destination For LA Sports Hour 1: Andy Kamenetzky

19 Jun 2026

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Andy takes over to preview the Mexico vs. Korea showdown and the excitement building around LA. Plus, Mike Garcia breaks down potential Lakers draft p...

Destination For LA Sports Hour 2: Andy Kamenetzky & Marcas Grant

18 Jun 2026

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8:00 Andy brings up that the public discussion of the Lakers and LeBron leads him to believe that LeBron will be staying. The guys talk about all of...

Destination For LA Sports Hour 1: Andy Kamenetzky & Marcas Grant

18 Jun 2026

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7:00 The guys talk Dodgers and the pressure that Kyle Tucker is feeling and his contract. Will Smith, Mookie Betts, and Kyle Tucker have been in a s...

Lakers Talk HR 2: NBA Teams as World Cup Nations

16 Jun 2026

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Mike Trudell and Geeter discuss potential NBA offseason moves and how teams may adjust to a more mature Victor Wembanyama and could LeBron end up in G...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Ranking Championship Teams!

16 Jun 2026

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Mike Trudell and Chris McGee react to the Knicks winning the NBA championship. Trudell and Geeter rank the last eight NBA title teams, and Ben Lyons j...

Destination For LA Sports HR 2: A Selfie With Shakira

12 Jun 2026

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Andres Soto, World Cup correspondent, joins the show. Andres shares the vibe in Mexico and how insane the crowd was. We had to cut the interview short...

Destination For LA Sports HR 1: World Cup Opener!

12 Jun 2026

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Congratulations to the Mexico team! Beto starts the show on what it means to represent the Mexico game. He admits how he's not the biggest soccer fan,...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Kobe Like

10 Jun 2026

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Geeter started the second hour comparing one of the young Spurs to a young Kobe.  Then, the Athletic's Dan Woike called in to talk NBA Finals and wha...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Running The Point Solo

10 Jun 2026

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Chris McGee goes at it solo, as Mike Trudell is out for his wife's bday and kids' little league game.  Trudell did call Geeter to talk NBA Finals and...

Destination For LA Sports HR 2: Guest Raj Chipalu

06 Jun 2026

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Guest Raj Chipalu from Lakers Film Room joins Andy and Funches to discuss Mike Brown and the Lakers. They discuss possible Lakers' off-season moves a...

Destination For LA Sports HR 1: NBA Finals Wrap-Up, Angels-Dodgers Game, Lakers

06 Jun 2026

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We start the show after watching the Knicks take Game 2 of the NBA Finals to lead the series vs San Antonio 2-0. Michael Funches joins Andy Kamenetzk...

Destination For LA Sports HR 2: Sports Rivalries, Finals Game 1 Coaching & Ohtani's Cy Young Dreams

05 Jun 2026

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Andy and Geeter discuss what makes sports rivalries so intense, debate whether Austin Reaves deserves a big payday, and answer listener questions. The...

Destination For LA Sports HR 1: Iconic Alley-Oop, NBA Finals Reactions, and Dodgers Depth!

05 Jun 2026

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Andy and Geeter look back at the anniversary of Kobe Bryant and Shaq's iconic alley-oop against Portland in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. T...

Destination For LA Sports HR 2

04 Jun 2026

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Hour 2 Morales joins Beto and Trudell. Trudell talks about how his sons are just now noticing their hair and what to do with it. And also tells a s...

Destination For LA Sports HR 1

04 Jun 2026

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HOUR 1 Beto and Trudell talk about the Knicks-Spurs Game 1 that just ended. Trudell gets into how much he wants the Knicks to win the series. Beto ...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Too Many!

02 Jun 2026

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Mike Trudell came up with a Top 50 Greatest Moments in Lakers History, so Geeter reacted to the list. Trudell had a lot of "curveballs" in his Top 10...

Lakers Talk HR 1: A New Duo!

02 Jun 2026

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Another new face joins Lakers Talk as Spectrum's Chris McGee guest host with our own Mike Trudell. Chris is ready to apologize to the San Antonio Spu...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Luka Is Very Good

27 May 2026

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Hour 2 started with Mike Trudell loving that Luka Doncic was named first team All-NBA, even though he missed games due to injuries. Then, newest ESPN...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Thunderstorm

27 May 2026

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Mike Trudell started the show with immediate reaction to the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference Finals against the San ...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Measuring Stick

19 May 2026

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What do the Lakers have to do to get up to OKC's and San Antonio's level? Mike Trudell opened the 2nd hour of Lakers Talk answering the question. Th...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Wemby's World

19 May 2026

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The show started off with Mike Trudell reacting to the instant classic that was Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs ...

Lakers Talk HR 1: A New Beginning

15 May 2026

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Mike Trudell takes over as host of Lakers Talk, as he opens up talking about the reaction of the locker room after the Lakers got swept by the Oklahom...

Lakers Talk HR 2: To Sign Or Not To Sign

15 May 2026

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Hour 2 started off with Trudell's thoughts on Austin Reaves and if he could be on this team next season. ESPN's Dave McMenamin called in to talk about...

Lakers Talk HR 2: To Play Or Not To Play

28 Apr 2026

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Hour 2 started with the question: Should Austin Reaves play this series?  Andy thinks if he's close to 90%, than he should.  Then, Locked On Rockets...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Looking Tired

28 Apr 2026

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The Houston Rockets finally got a win against the Lakers in their 1st Round series, so Andy looked back on Game 4 on how the Lakers lost.   Plus, An...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Predictions

21 Apr 2026

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Hour 2 started with Andy predicting what happens in Game 2 and the rest of the Lakers/Rockets series. To help Andy preview Game 2 and an injury updat...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Up One Love

21 Apr 2026

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Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the Lakers going up 1-0 over the Houston Rockets by winning Game 1. How did they win Game 1? Andy think...

Lakers Talk HR 2: King Expectations

16 Apr 2026

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What should we expect from LeBron in this 1st Round vs the Houston Rockets?  Andy thinks LeBron is under "no pressure."  Plus, Khobi Price from the ...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Messing With Texas

16 Apr 2026

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Andy Kamenetzky broke down how the 1st Round Matchup could go against the Houston Rockets.  With Luka and Austin still out, who should be the starter...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Rushing Back Too Soon

09 Apr 2026

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Luka Doncic is reportedly flying to Spain to get treatment on his injury to try to come back sooner, maybe even the 1st or 2nd Round of the Playoffs, ...

Lakers Talk HR 1: JJ Is Really Mad

09 Apr 2026

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Andy Kamenetzky started the first hour reacting to how JJ Redick was "blowing up" at certain players in the loss in their 2nd game against the OKC Thu...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Milestones

01 Apr 2026

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Hour 2 had A-Kam looking at all the recent milestones that not only has Luka Doncic has achieved but Rui Hachimura and JJ Redick. To help Andy previe...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Another Great Win

01 Apr 2026

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Andy Kamenetzky started off the show loving the way the Lakers played in their win against the Cleveland Cavs. Plus, Luka Doncic is putting up astron...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Reinvention

24 Mar 2026

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Hour 2 had Andy loving the way LeBron sort of "reinvented" himself in during the win streak. To talk more about LeBron's "reinvention" and how he thin...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Looking Tired

24 Mar 2026

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Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the Lakers finally getting a loss after a 9-game win streak that ended vs the Detroit Pistons. Also, eve...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Coming Up Big Late

17 Mar 2026

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In Hour 2, Andy looked at how DeAndre Ayton can be ineffective for 3 and a half quarters and all of a sudden, makes key plays late in games during thi...

Lakers Talk HR 1: A Rock Fight

17 Mar 2026

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Andy Kamenetzky started off the show reacting to the Lakers win' in Houston vs the Rockets in which the style of the game shouldn't have had the Laker...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Getting Tougher

10 Mar 2026

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Hour 2 had Andy breaking down the next 8 games as the Lakers will be playing lots of "playoff teams" and Andy thinks we should know a lot about the te...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Hitting Another Level

10 Mar 2026

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Andy Kamenetzky started the show marveling at the job the Lakers did in their win vs the New York Knicks. Andy thinks they were actually "playing har...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Turning The Corner?

04 Mar 2026

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After 3 straight wins, Andy Kamenetzky points at the Lakers' win vs the New Orleans Pelicans, as something that Lakers fans should be excited for the ...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Another Legend Comes Home

24 Feb 2026

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Hour 2 began with reaction to Pat Riley getting a statue at Star Plaza amongst the legends of LA sports. Andy revealed that Riley was up for a movie ...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Physical Play

24 Feb 2026

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Andy Kamenetzky hated how the Lakers didn't get "physical" against the Boston Celtics. Andy also thought the Lakers offensively are "flawed" with thr...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Tanking Issue

17 Feb 2026

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Hour 2 started with A-Kam reacting to all of the "supposed" tanking going on in the NBA.  Andy thinks it's an unusual amount of teams this season "tr...

Lakers Talk HR 1: All Star Review

17 Feb 2026

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Andy Kamenetzky started the show with the thought that if Luka Doncic doesn't play in the 1st Lakers game after the All Star break against the LA Clip...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Not Too Much Stock

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Kamenetzky started the show with reacting to the blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Then, A-Kam reacted to LeBron James' comments about how ...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Ducking Or Hurt?

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Was DeAndre Ayton really hurt enough not to play? Andy and Producer DeAndre talk about it. Plus, reaction to the Lakers trading for Luke Kennard righ...

Lakers Talk HR 2: One Year Anniversary

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Where were you 366 days ago when one of the biggest trades in NBA History happened, Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis/Max Christie?  Andy relieved the da...

Lakers Talk HR 1: City Blues

03 Feb 2026

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Andy reacted to the loss at Madison Square Garden to the New York Knicks, as he thinks it just shows what we "already know about this team."  Then, w...

Lakers Talk HR 2: A Move In The Starting Lineup?

28 Jan 2026

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Do the Lakers need to another move or two rotation?  Andy thinks DeAndre Ayton needs to "play better" or he could be benched or traded after just a h...

Lakers Talk HR 1: A Masterpiece

28 Jan 2026

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Andy started the show reacting to Luka Doncic dropping 46 pts(on really good shooting) on the Chicago Bulls.  Then, Jacob Emrani called in to give hi...

Lakers Talk HR 1: A New Beginning

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Trudell takes over as host of Lakers Talk, as he opens up talking about the reaction of the locker room after the Lakers got swept by the Oklahom...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Halfway Mark

19 Jan 2026

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Andy doesn't think the Lakers have to "go all in" now with Luka here and they could be at a dilemma with the "LeBron timeline." Also, should Rui Hach...

Lakers Talk HR 1: A Roller Coaster

19 Jan 2026

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Over the weekend, the Lakers played really bad against the Portland Trail Blazers and then, really good against the Toronto Raptors, Andy Kamenetzky l...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Trading Austin?

15 Jan 2026

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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 i...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Two Different Teams

15 Jan 2026

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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 offens...

Lakers Talk HR 2: In Sync

08 Jan 2026

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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, Prod...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Putting Up A Fight

08 Jan 2026

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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" ...

Lakers Talk HR 2: New Years Resolution

31 Dec 2025

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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 fin...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Seeking An Identity

31 Dec 2025

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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 Kamen...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Lots Of Changes

25 Dec 2025

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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...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Walking Back

25 Dec 2025

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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? ...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Needing To Play

17 Dec 2025

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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 ...

Lakers Talk HR 1: A Drunk Game

17 Dec 2025

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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 ga...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Qualified Robin?

12 Dec 2025

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Could Austin Reaves the "Robin" to Luka's "Batman?" Andy and crew wondered. Plus, Producer D thinks that Jared Vanderbilt is "unplayable" on this La...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Defensive Issues

12 Dec 2025

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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...

Lakers Talk HR 2: What's Wrong With Rui

04 Dec 2025

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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 ...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Looking Tired

04 Dec 2025

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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 "S...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Killer Usage

27 Nov 2025

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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 ...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Tide Has Changed

27 Nov 2025

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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 C...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Fitting In

18 Nov 2025

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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 ...

Lakers Talk HR 1: A Near Return

18 Nov 2025

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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 aga...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Messy In Texas

12 Nov 2025

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Dallas Mavericks General Manager (and the guy that traded Luka Doncic to LA) Nico Harrison got let go by the Mavs, so Andy K wondered why it took so l...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Looking Good So Far

12 Nov 2025

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The Lakers are off to a 8-3 start so far to the regular season, even with lots of injuries, so Andy Kamenetzky thinks the team can still get better as...

Lakers Talk: Better Than Expected

05 Nov 2025

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With the unexpected wins in the past week without LeBron, Austin and Luka, Andy Kamenetzky thinks there isn't such thing as a "scheduled loss" for the...

Lakers Talk HR 2: New Boss

30 Oct 2025

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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, especi...

Lakers Talk HR 1: First Week Impressions

30 Oct 2025

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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 Minnes...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Manning The Middle

20 Oct 2025

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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...

Lakers Talk HR 1: It's Starts For Real Now

20 Oct 2025

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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...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Finally A Good Look

13 Oct 2025

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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...

Lakers Talk HR 1: The Next Level

13 Oct 2025

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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...

Lakers Talk HR 2: New Man In The Middle

07 Oct 2025

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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 LeB...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Looking Different

07 Oct 2025

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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 i...

Lakers Talk HR 2: He's Ready

30 Sep 2025

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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 ...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Media Day!

30 Sep 2025

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Andy Kamenetzky, fresh off coming from Lakers Media Day, had his thoughts about the general feelings at Lakers Media Day amongst the players. Is LeBr...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Just A Suggestion

23 Sep 2025

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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?" Plu...

Lakers Talk HR 1: New Luka

23 Sep 2025

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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 ...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Owning Real Estate

16 Sep 2025

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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, And...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Creating Space

16 Sep 2025

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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 playe...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Hall of fame inductees

09 Sep 2025

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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 doe...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Luka Eurobasket!

09 Sep 2025

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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 s...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Old Wounds

03 Sep 2025

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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 O...

Lakers Talk HR 1: Skinny Luka!

03 Sep 2025

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Andy Kamenetzky opened the show with praise for Luka Doncic, who is currently playing (and dominating) in EuroBasket 2025 for his home country, Slovan...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Who's Next?

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Inquiring Minds Want To Know

26 Aug 2025

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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...

Lakers Talk HR 2: Who's Next?

19 Aug 2025

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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...