Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky
Episodes
Lakers Talk HR 2: Happy Birthday King
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LeBron James turns the big 4-0 today, so Andy reacted to his comments that he could play another "5-7 years." Plus, what was the #1 movie in the World...
Lakers Talk HR 1: Shaking Things Up
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the huge trade that sent D'Angelo Russell back to Brooklyn for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Was...
Lakers Talk HR 2: Trial Run
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hour 2 started with Andy and Funch going back to Rob Pelinka's and JJ Redick's comments on how they will get a "better understanding" of the team at a...
Lakers Talk HR 1: Up And Down
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Kamenetzky's "Christmas Show" had him dive in to the much improved defense and to the all of a sudden bad offense, and what is contributing to it...
Lakers Talk HR 2: Let The Trades Begin!
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Hour 2, Andy Kamenetzky wondered who could and would be available since the trading window is finally open. To talk more about LeBron's longevity, ...
Lakers Talk HR 1: A Good Win
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the Lakers' huge win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Then, A-Kam still doesn't know how the team should ap...
Lakers Talk HR 2: Is It Really Unthinkable?
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would AND could the Lakers ever trade LeBron? Andy Kamenetzky doesn't think so but lots of Lakers fans are thinking it. To talk about the way JJ Red...
Lakers Talk HR 1: Recharging
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Kamenetkzy reacted to the Lakers finally getting a win after losing 3 straight games, and winning without LeBron, who sat out because of a foot i...
Lakers Talk HR 2: Quarter Way Through
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With a quarter through the regular season, Andy Kamenetzky assessed the Lakers with a little help from Producer Funch. Then, from "Locked On Heat" We...
Lakers Talk HR 1: Long Cold Night in Minny
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Lakers Talk HR 2: Is It A Demotion?
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Lakers Talk HR 1: A Great Start
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first hour started with Andy Kamenetzky reacting to the 9-4 start and how they "sort of" surpassed expectations up until now. Then, should Dalton...
Lakers Talk HR 2: What He Really Brings
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hour 2 of Lakers Talk got going with a discussion of how the team looks through the 1st 10 games. SB Nation's Harrison Faigen came on to talk about t...
Lakers Talk HR 1: AD Update
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Kamenetzky started the show giving an update on Anthony Davis' eye injury and if he's going to miss significant time. Plus, do the Lakers have t...
Lakers Talk HR 2: Looking At The Rotation
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JJ did something different with his rotation in the last couple games, and Andy Kamenetzky noticed and loved it but wanted Redick to make another chan...
Lakers Talk HR 1: What Happened?
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a really good first week of the season, the Lakers took a step back on their 1st road trip with a loss to the lowly Detroit Pistons, so Andy Kam...
Lakers Talk Hr 2: More Father/Son Time
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hour 2 started with Andy concerned about the bench since the Lakers are getting no production from Gabe Vincent and Max Christie. Then, Danny Cunning...
Lakers Talk Hr 1: First Week Impressions
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Kamenetzky started off the show reacting to the 3-1 start to the Lakers regular season. Plus, how much will Christian Koloko help the already thi...
Lakers Talk HR 2: It's Been A Long Time
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hour 2 started with Andy giving out a crazy stat in the last time the Lakers won their regular season opener. Then, longtime talk show host Dave Pale...
Lakers Talk HR 1: The Good And The Bad
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Preseason coming to a close, Andy Kamenetzky opened the show with the "Good and Bad" from the past 2 weeks, including watching Anthony Davis ...
Lakers Talk HR 2: Trying To Earn It
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A-Kam opens up Hour 2 with reaction to ESPN's Baxter Holmes' articles on Bronny James and Jerry West. Then, with the game vs Golden State as a "dress...
Lakers Talk HR 1: Dominate AD
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AD has been playing at an "MVP" level already in the Preseason, and Andy Kamenetzky thinks he needs to play like this every night for the Lakers to su...
Lakers Talk HR 2: Famous Fans
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hour 2 started off with Andy and Producer Funches talking about the biggest NBA celebrity fans, with Andy coming up with his own roster for JUST Laker...
Lakers Talk HR 1: Very First Impressions
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Kamenetzky opened up the show reacting to the 1st two Lakers Preseason games, as he thinks LeBron James and Anthony Davis looked very good so ear...
Lakers Talk HR 2: As The D'Lo Turns
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
D'Angelo Russell made a "revelation" today during Lakers' Media Day that compelled Andy Kamenetzky to ask him another question during his presser. Th...
Lakers Talk HR 1: Picture Day!
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Kamenetzky had all the reaction and important quotes from the 2024 Lakers Media Day. Plus, Andy was happy with LeBron James' energy heading in t...
Lakers Talk HR 2: Empowering AD
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A-Kam reacted more to JJ Redick's appearance on ESPN's Lowe Post Podcast, as the new Lakers' coach said he plans to "empower" Anthony Davis in whateve...
Lakers Talk HR 1: Coach Speak
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick was on ESPN's Lowe Post Podcast, so Andy reacted to what he had so say on the week before Lakers' Media Day. JJ reveal...
Lakers Talk HR 2: Jimmy Eat World
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hour 2 of Lakers Talk started with A-Kam wondering about the possibility of Jimmy Butler coming to the Lakers and what it would cost the team to get t...
Lakers Talk HR 1: State Of The Team
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Kamenetzky opened the show reacting to ESPN.com's article on how the team is currently constructed and what we could expect from them in the comi...
Lakers Talk HR 2: More Than Meets The Eye
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hour 2 started with A-Kam revealing an unbelievable stat involving their 3 point shooting. Then, Locked On Mavericks Host Nick Angstadt came on to ta...
Lakers Talk HR 1: State Of The Union
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Host Andy Kamenetzky started the show talking about the latest injuries to Jared Vanderbilt and Christian Wood. Then, did Darvin Ham really cost t...
The Look Ahead
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the whole regular season schedule coming out last week, Sliwa predicted what part of the schedule the Lakers could have trouble with. Also, are ...
Wasting Away?
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Team USA Men's Basketball winning another Gold Medal behind the brilliance of LeBron James, Sliwa wondered if we are getting the "best LeBron Jam...
Glass Half Full
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa thinks that the roster is pretty much set as we are just about 2 months away from the open of Training Camp. And, can this roster right now cont...
Getting A Good Look
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa started the show “putting a bow” on Lakers’ Summer League and talked about who he thinks is the “most interesting” player to come out ...
The Expectations
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sli started the show talking about Bronny James' play in the Las Vegas Summer League so far and JJ Redick's comparison for Bronny. Plus, what should w...
All With Time
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sli opens the show with the thinking that it might not be a negative that the Lakers "struck out" in NBA Free Agency so far, it could be part of a big...
Not Getting Better
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NBA Free Agency opened over the weekend and the Lakers “struck out” on the top free agents, and Sli broke down why the Lakers couldn’t get those...
The New Voice
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa opened up the show reacting to JJ Redick’s introductory press conference as the new Lakers Head Coach. LA Times’s Brad Turner called in t...
Finally Got Our Man!
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers named JJ Redick as their new head coach, and Sliwa had it covered from all angles. Sli thinks JJ will be fine as the head coach, but if he...
What Exactly Happened?
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA world woke up to some huge news as UConn's Dan Hurley turned down the Lakers' Head Coaching job. Why did he say no? Is the Lakers' job not a g...
Nothing New Yet
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa started the show with the reports that if JJ Redick gets the Lakers head coaching job, he will be surrounded by an "experienced" staff. Plus, ho...
Pretty Far Away
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Minnesota Timberwolves beating the World Champion Denver Nuggets, Sliwa wondered how far away the Lakers are compared to the the Nuggets or even ...
Starting The Interview Process
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to multiple reports, the Lakers will start to interview candidates to replace Darvin Ham, who they fired last week. Then, will the Lakers s...
Cleaning House
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa opened up the show reacting to the firing of Darvin Ham as the Lakers’ Head Coach. Sli thought he had some questionable coaching decisions th...
The End Is Here
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers officially got eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by losing 4-1 to the Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round, so Sliwa looks back at the series on ...
Grabbing The Keys
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers are down 0-2 to the Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round and there is lots of blame to go around. Do you blame Darvin's Coaching? Or LeBron's d...
Can't Play With The Basketball Gods
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers just wrapped up their regular season, finishing with a 47-35 record. Sliwa took a look back on the season with the highlights and the lowl...
Sprinting To The Finish Line
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, they are 9-2 in their last 11 games and Sliwa feels they are "step ahead" of most teams who are...
In The Right Direction
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sli is feeling really good about the Lakers after beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in what he calls their “best win of the season.” Also, Sliwa’s e...
Glass Half Full
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa was really optimistic after finding out that the Lakers have been 15-7 since the beginning of Februrary. Plus, Sli thinks if the Lakers play ...
Must Win Week
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the Lakers dropped two big back-to-back games to Sacramento and Golden State, Sliwa thinks the Lakers have to "handle business" against the Embi...
Gaining Steam
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers had a huge week by beating some of the top teams in the NBA, so Sliwa thinks they are slowly "getting back in it" with about a month left i...
For Real?
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the last week, the Lakers beat the LA Clippers, Washington Wizards and OKC Thunder while also losing a very close game to the World Champion Denver...
Keeping The Faith
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With 22 more games to go until the Lakers hopefully make the Playoffs, Sli can feel some people already "losing faith" in the Lakers since they are cu...
Turning The Corner?
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers have won 4 of their last 5 games, including impressive wins at Boston and New York, Sliwa is a little bit more optimistic as the team heads...
Unexpected Results
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa started off the show looking back on the 4-2 Grammys' Road Trip, in which they looked an lottery team in back-to-back losses to looking like a t...
Ups And Downs
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the emotional Double Overtime win in San Francisco against the Warriors, the Lakers have two bad back-to-back losses to Houston and Atlanta, so ...
Still In A Tough Position
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers are currently 5-5 through the month of January, but Sliwa thinks they need "a little bit more" to get back on the winning side consistly. P...
Still Have Something To Offer
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Even though the Lakers have under .500 at the moment, Sliwa still has faith in the team if they got in to the playoffs and played young teams with not...
The Bad And The Good
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After 2 really bad losses last week to Miami and Memphis, the Lakers got back-to-back wins vs the white, hot Clips and the Toronto Raptors, but Sli st...
Tons O' Problems
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers are in real trouble right now as they just lost 3 straight games and also 8 of the last 10 games. Sliwa goes over the two biggest problems ...
Not Again
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers go to Vegas and win the Inaugural In-Season Tournament and Sli already doesn't want them in title game ever again. Plus, do the Lakers need...
In-Season Champs!
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers win the inaugural In-Season Tournament, and Sliwa was very impressed on what he saw from the team in Las Vegas. The Lakers will finally ge...
Still Figuring It Out
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa starts off the show assessing the team through the quarter mark of the season, but still doesn't know what kind of team the Lakers are with all ...
What Is The Real Problem?
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa started the show recapping the "debacle" in Philadelphia in which the Lakers loss by 44 points to the 76ers. Then, why are the Lakers starting ...
So Far What It Is
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers are 8-6 through the first 14 games and Sliwa gives his "two cents" on the various storylines surrounding the team in the first month of the...
Where To Start?
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa began that show realizing that there are so many different storylines with the Lakers in the first couple weeks: The injuries, the play of AD, a...
Injuries Mounting
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are injuries the reason for the Lakers' slow start? Sliwa thinks it as something to do with it. Plus, a recap of the last second loss in Miami and S...
First Week Review
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa started the show with the good and bad from the Lakers in the first week of the regular season. Plus, Sli thinks AD is already playing like an M...
Regular Season Opener Eve
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With one more day until the NBA regular season, Sliwa reacted to the Lakers' six Preseason games, by saying what he liked, what he didn't like, and ma...
What Is Expected
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With 5 Preseason games already played, Sliwa gave his assessment on the team so far, but still doesn't know how they match up against the better teams...
First Impressions
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lakers played their first 2 games of the Preseason, so Sliwa gave his first impressions so far of the team, that features lots of new parts. Also, wat...
Media Day!
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa talks about the excitement being at Media Day, as Sli thinks it was “night and day” compared to last season’s Media Day. Also, LA Times’...
Deep Talent
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With NBA Training Camps about a week away from opening, Sliwa took an in-depth look at the Lakers' entire roster, with projections for the rotation an...
Making Moves
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Allen discusses what the Lakers extension of Jarred Vanderbilt mean to the team. The Lakers depth can be a blessing and a curse and Allen shares his t...
Huge Signing
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa starts off the show reacting to the big signing for the Lakers this past week, Christian Wood, who has "All-Star type" talent. Sli thinks that ...
Budding Star
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Reaves is playing really well for Team USA during the World Cup of Basketball, but can he carry it over to the NBA season? Sliwa is pretty con...
The Schedule Drop
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA schedule came out last week and Sliwa was all over it with his reaction! Allen thought it was weird to look at the schedule and see the in-sea...
Anthony Davis For MVP?
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Davis takes jabs constantly but Anthony Davis is back in the MVP conversations but it's not just by Lakers fans. Kevin Garnett spoke about how...
Varying Opinions
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa started the show reacting to some quotes from ESPN's "The Hoop Collective" podcast about the possible contract extension for Anthony Davis. Sli...
Expectations
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are the Lakers expectations for the upcoming season? Sliwa thinks the Lakers have big expectation, especially since they made "solid pickups" du...
What It's Made For
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa opened up the show talking about the great things he seen from Lakers during Summer League, especially Max Christie. Can Christie contribute ne...
Did Enough?
04 Jul 2023
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We are one week in on NBA Free Agency and the Lakers made lots of signings. Sliwa reacted to each and everyone of them. Sli loves the direction the L...
Successful?
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa started the show by reacting to the Lakers had two picks in last week's NBA Draft. Sliwa thinks the biggest takeaway from the NBA Draft for the...
First Domino Falls
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa starts off the show reacting to the big Phoenix/Washington trade that has Bradley Beal going to the Suns and Chris Paul going to our Nation's Ca...
Not Too Far Away
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even though it's "Lakers Talk," Sliwa started things off with The Denver Nuggets beating the Miami Heat in 5 games to win the 2023 NBA Title and givin...
One Star Leaving For The Lone Star State?
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa opened up the show reacted to the huge news from Yahoo's Shams Charania: Kyrie Irving is trying to recruit LeBron James to the Dallas Mavericks....
Follow The Leader
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the Lakers' season ending, Sliwa started to "slowly unpeel" the season that was by first assessing the job that 1st Year Head Coach Darvin Ham di...
Swept Out
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa started the show reacting to the sweep we didn't see coming: The Denver Nuggets beating the Lakers 4 games to none in the Western Conference Fin...
Off To The Mile High
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers are off to the Western Conference Finals! Sliwa started off looking back at the Lakers beating the defending World Champion Golden State W...
One Win Away From The Conference Finals
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa starts the show breaking down how the Lakers have taken a 3-1 series lead over the defending world champions, Golden State Warriors. Sliwa thin...
On To The Next One
02 May 2023
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The Lakers are on to Round 2, as they defeat the Memphis Grizzlies in 6 games. Sliwa took a look back on the series and all "the breaks" the Lakers g...
One Win Away
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa opened the show looking back at the dramatic Game 4 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, as the Lakers take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Sli also m...
Unexpected Start
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa started the show reacting to the huge Game 1 win, as the Lakers took homecourt advantage from the Memphis Grizzlies. Sli believes that the long...
The Regular Season In Review
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers just wrapped up their 82-game regular season, so Sliwa looks back on the ups and downs during the season, including the season changing tra...
Too Many Scenarios
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sliwa opened up the show with why the Clippers dominated the Lakers in their last game and why the Lakers had some valid reasons in why they played so...
The King Is Back
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers got a big shocker right before the loss against the Chicago Bulls: The return of LeBron James. Sli reacted and wondered if LeBron came bac...
Rough Week
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With really high hopes for the team going into last week, Sliwa was disappointed on how the Lakers played when they needed to win for their playoff ho...