Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Looking Tired Mar 24, 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, even though they loss to the Pistons, Andy was very encouraged in the way the team played when they are down in the game. To talk more about the end of the win streak and what to expect the rest of the regular season was "Silver Screen And Roll's" Raj Chipalu. Then, an injury update on Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart

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Lakers Talk HR 2: Coming Up Big Late Mar 17, 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 this win streak by the Lakers. To talk more about the Lakers' upcoming game vs the Miami Heat and about Bam Adebayo's 83 point game was "Locked On Heat" and "Locked On NBA" was Wes Goldberg. Plus, how much do you believe in the Lakers making a deep playoff run? Andy answered the question. Then, "Crunch Time" on Bam's 83 vs Kobe's 81.

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Lakers Talk HR 1: A Rock Fight Mar 17, 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 Lakers' winning the game. Also, Andy was very encouraged seeing the Lakers keep their "composure" during the last couple weeks in wins vs good teams. To help Andy react to the first game against Houston and preview the next game vs Houston was Jackson Gaitlin from "Locked On Rockets." Then, an update on the status of Maxi Kleber.

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Lakers Talk HR 2: Getting Tougher Mar 10, 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 team by the end of March. Then, does LeBron still make the Lakers better? A-Kam tried to answer the question. And, "Crunch Time" with talk on the Atlanta Hawks' now cancelled "Magic City" night.

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Hitting Another Level Mar 10, 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 hard" and played great defense. Then, The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski called in to help Andy preview the huge T'Wolves/Lakers game and his impressions on how the Western Conference will shake out in the next month. Plus, an update on LeBron James' injury.

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Turning The Corner? Mar 04, 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 potential of this team moving forward. Plus, would it be better for Austin Reaves to play more with LeBron James in the lineup? Andy thinks so. Then, a quick preview of what to come in the big matchup vs the Denver Nuggets. Also, reaction to a move in the Lakers' Front Office and an NBA record that may never be broken.

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Lakers Talk HR 2: Another Legend Comes Home Feb 24, 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 role in a well known 80's movie. Plus, who is the next LA Legend to get a statue at Star Plaza? Andy tried to answer the question. Then, "Crunch Time" with A-Kam and Producer Funch tried to construct Team USA for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Physical Play Feb 24, 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 three similar players in Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves. To talk more about the loss vs Boston and the new regime slowly taking over the Lakers' Front Office was ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. Then, an update on Jaxson Hayes' ankle injury.

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Lakers Talk HR 1: All Star Review Feb 17, 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 Clippers, it won't be a "good look." Then, Jake Madison from "Locked On Pelicans" called in to talk Herb Jones/Trey Murphy and what to expect from the Western Conference after the All Star break. Also, thoughts on Jaxson Haynes' performance in the Slam Dunk contest.

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Lakers Talk HR 1: Not Too Much Stock Feb 12, 2026

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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 the Lakers "aren't a Championship team." To talk more about LeBron's comments and how the Lakers did at the trade deadline was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane. Plus, an injury update on Luka Doncic.

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