Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee

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HR 2: Guess That Laker! Aug 18, 2026

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We start the hour diving into the latest developments in the Kahwi Leonard salary cap circumvention saga. The NBA said they've found no evidence that the Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer tried to circumvent the salary cap. Trudell sounds off on what this could mean for the rest of the league. ESPN NBA and Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin joins the show to give a preview of what's to come post-Laker sale. Trudell has a guess that Laker player game!

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HR 1: Buss Family Sell Lakers Stake Aug 18, 2026

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Mike Trudell and Chris "Geeter" McGee are back for a special edition of Lakers Talk. Trudell and Geeter react to the breaking news of the Buss family has deciding to sell its remaining 17.8% ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. How will this impact the Lakers in the future? ESPN senior NBA writer Ramona Shelburne joins the show to break down the latest news in the Buss family sale.

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Lakers Talk HR 2: Building a Contender Aug 11, 2026

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Mike Trudell starts the hour with a Kobe or Shaq trivia game. Geeter tells us his story of winning The Price is Right. Senior ESPN NBA Writer Ben Golliver joins the show. He talks about the current landscape of the NBA after the offseason moves and how the Lakers fit in. Are the Lakers considered a contender right now? Geeter breaks down what they might be lacking. Producer Funches shares the hottest topics around the NBA.

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Kobe-Shaq Era Aug 11, 2026

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Mike Trudell is back with Chris "Geeter" McGee for this week's edition of Lakers Talk. The guys starts the show reacting to Shaq's recent comments on his relationship with the Lakers. Was Shaq really beloved by Laker fans? Geeter it down. NBA reporter and writer Kevin Ding joins the show. He shares his first-hand perspective from covering the Kobe-Shaq era. Trudell reacts to the latest reports in the Kawhi Leonard investigation.

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Lakers Talk HR 2: The Real Story Jul 28, 2026

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ESPN's Dave McMenamin called in to talk about why LeBron really signed with the 76ers and his thoughts on what the Lakers have been doing the past couple weeks. Also, do you want Jonathan Kuminga on this Lakers team? Trudell and Geeter had their opinions. Plus, Producer Funch presents the "Cameo Game!"

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Going to Philly Jul 28, 2026

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Finally, finally LeBron made a decision and picked a new team: the Philadephia 76ers. Plus, Trudell and Geeter react to the ESPN NBA Offseason Power Rankings. The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor called in to talk about his thoughts on LeBron going to Philly and of the Lakers' moves in the offseason. Plus, thoughts on what kind of impact 1st Round Pick Cam Carr can make.

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Lakers Talk Hr 2: Redo! Jul 21, 2026

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The 2nd Hour of Lakers Talk had Trudell and the crew redo some the past 5 NBA Drafts. Then, NBA Reporter Jovan Buha called in to talk about what he thinks of the roster as of now and the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes. Then, some talk on Lu Dort trade that sent Dort to Atlanta and what happens with OKC.

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Greatness Jul 21, 2026

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Even though it's Lakers Talk, Trudell compared watching Lionel Messi in the World Cup Final to Kobe's last Finals appearance. Then, Trudell says the Matisse Thybulle signing is a positive and could replace what some of what Marcus Smart used to do. To react to Thybulle and the rest of the changes in the roster was Lakers Film Room's Pete Zayas.

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Destination For LA Sports HR 2: Take Me To The Dodger Game Jul 17, 2026

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We start the hour with Dodgers talk. Beto gives the latest must-know bobble head games for the upcoming Dodger games. Has attending sporting events priced out the common fan? We do some more history lessons with Producer Khassim, will he know these popular baseball movies. Beto dives into the Lakers NBA Summer League teams' performance. How good will Cameron Carr be with the big squad? Beto is shocked Adam Sandler called 911 for this reason.

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Destination For LA Sports HR 1: Guess The Minor League Team Jul 17, 2026

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It's Beto Duran and Marcas Grant for Thursday's edition of the Destination For LA Sports. We start the show with some baseball talk -- Marcas dives into the MLB Draft during All Star Weekend. What's wrong and what's right with the current format? Beto has some crucial Fantasy Football questions for Marcas. He tells us the strategy to drafting a strong team this upcoming season. Beto puts Producer Khassim to the test and we guess if the minor leage baseball team is real or fake.

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