Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Looking Tired Apr 28, 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, Andy thinks "too many turnovers" is what cost the Lakers' sweep vs the Rockets. The Volume's Jason Timpf called in to give his thoughts on Lakers/Rockets. Also, Jacob Emrani called in to say if he thinks the Lakers can close out the Houston Rockets in 5 games.

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Lakers Talk HR 2: Predictions Apr 21, 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 update on Kevin Durant was The Athletic's Will Guillory. Plus, the crew wondered how much Kevin Durant can contribute if he can play. Also, "Crunch Time" with thoughts on the Warriors' and Clippers' offseason.

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Up One Love Apr 21, 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 thinks guys weren't "standing around" like we been used to seeing them do in the regular season. "Buha's Block" Host Jovan Buha called in to talk more about the Lakers/Rockets series and when he expects Austin Reaves/Luka Doncic to come back. Plus, Jacob Emrani called in to talk about his thoughts on the series.

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Lakers Talk HR 2: King Expectations Apr 16, 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 California Post called in to talked about what he foresees for the Lakers/Rockets series and what the Lakers have to do to win the series. Also, the crew agreed that DeAndre Ayton needs to step up HUGE if the Lakers have a chance against the Houston Rockets. Then, "Crunch Time" with thoughts on the play-in games.

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Messing With Texas Apr 16, 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 starters going into the series? Andy had an idea. Then, Jackson Gaitlin from "Locked On Rockets" came on to talk about how the Rockets are approaching this series vs the Lakers and what to expect from Kevin Durant. Also, an update on Luka's and Austin's injuries.

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Lakers Talk HR 2: Rushing Back Too Soon Apr 09, 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, so Andy and the crew wondered if this is the best course of action for Luka. Also, calls on JJ Redick's job status. Then, Andy talked about the Summer in how the Lakers can approach trying to resign LeBron. Plus, "Crunch Time" with a guess where the "Greek Freak" will be at in a few months.

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Lakers Talk HR 1: JJ Is Really Mad Apr 09, 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 Thunder in less than a week. To talk more about "Angry JJ" and how the Lakers can overcome the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves was SB Nation's Harrison Faigen. Then, Andy had a update on the injury status of Marcus Smart.

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Lakers Talk HR 2: Milestones Apr 01, 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 preview 2 games vs the Oklahoma City Thunder in less than a week is "Locked On Thunder" host Rylan Stiles. Plus, Andy gets Producer D's thoughts on the Lakers recent run and what he expects with the OKC games. Then, "Crunch Time" with Hall Of Fame talk.

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Another Great Win Apr 01, 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 astronomically stats, so many, Andy had to take a whole segment to just read them all off. To talk more about the win vs the Cavs and Luka's 4 weeks was LA Times' Mirjam Swanson. Then, an update on Marcus Smart's injury.

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Lakers Talk HR 2: Reinvention Mar 24, 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 thinks the rest of the regular season will play out is Lakers Nation's Daniel Starkland. Then, Marvel has a "What If" series of comics and cartoons, what if the Lakers had a "What If?" Andy and Producer Funch took a deep dive. Plus, "Crunch Time" with the NBPA "striking back."

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