Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Oh No!!! Aug 19, 2025

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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"

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Lakers Talk HR 2: Play Ball! Aug 12, 2025

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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.

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Schedule Leaks! Aug 12, 2025

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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.

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Lakers Talk HR 2: No Help From The Refs Apr 29, 2025

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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.

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Down But Not Out! Apr 29, 2025

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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.

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Lakers Talk HR 2: Predictions! Apr 17, 2025

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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.

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Lakers Talk Hr 1: Back In It Baby! Apr 17, 2025

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Lakers Talk Hr 1: OKC Beatdown Apr 08, 2025

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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.

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Lakers Talk Hr 2: City Talking Mar 29, 2025

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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."

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Lakers Talk Hr 1: Rough Week Mar 29, 2025

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Andy Kamenetzky started off the first hour of the show acknowledging the "rough week" for the Lakers that saw them lose on a halfcourt buzzer beater shot to Chicago, the 2nd time they lose to the Bulls in less than a week. What should the Lakers do to get past the slump? Andy took calls to answer that question. Also, from "Locked On Grizzlies" was Joe Mullinax to help Andy preview Lakers/Grizzlies and talk about the firing of Taylor Jenkins.

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