Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 started with A-Kam reacting to all of the "supposed" tanking going on in the NBA. Andy thinks it's an unusual amount of teams this season "trying to tank" but Andy thinks this won't happen again for a very long time. Andy and Producer DeAndre went back and forth about how to handle the tanking problem in the NBA. Plus, talk on the 3 point contest and the Mt Rushmore of NBA International Players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was DeAndre Ayton really hurt enough not to play? Andy and Producer DeAndre talk about it. Plus, reaction to the Lakers trading for Luke Kennard right before the end of the NBA trade deadline. Then, is the Kobe Bufkin signing something that satisfies Laker fans? Andy tries to answer the question. Also, reaction to the biggest deals of the NBA Trade Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where were you 366 days ago when one of the biggest trades in NBA History happened, Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis/Max Christie? Andy relieved the day. And, there are many names swirling around the Lakers with the trade deadline coming up, but A-Kam had a couple names that stood out in rumors. Plus, "Crunch Time" with the "Journeyman Game!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy reacted to the loss at Madison Square Garden to the New York Knicks, as he thinks it just shows what we "already know about this team." Then, why do the Lakers "tease" us with the return of Austin Reaves? Plus, Jovan Buha of the "Buha Block" Podcast called in to talk about what realistic chance do the Lakers have at making a trade before this Thursday's Trade Deadline. And, LeBron is going back to the All Star Game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do the Lakers need to another move or two rotation? Andy thinks DeAndre Ayton needs to "play better" or he could be benched or traded after just a half season with the team. Plus, Andy "takes a victory lap" with the fact that the Lakers have been playing Rui Hachimura off the bench. And "Crunch Time" with talk on the Rookie/Sophmore challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy started the show reacting to Luka Doncic dropping 46 pts(on really good shooting) on the Chicago Bulls. Then, Jacob Emrani called in to give his thoughts on the Lakers' past couple weeks. Also, Danny Cunningham of "Locked On Cavs" called in to help Andy preview the Lakers/Cavs and an update on the status of Evan Mobley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy doesn't think the Lakers have to "go all in" now with Luka here and they could be at a dilemma with the "LeBron timeline." Also, should Rui Hachimura start? Andy thinks the team should keep him on the bench for scoring. Plus, Andy really wants it to be "Timme time." And, "Crunch Time" with talk on NBA All Star starters and LeBron not being named a starter for the first time in 21 seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the weekend, the Lakers played really bad against the Portland Trail Blazers and then, really good against the Toronto Raptors, Andy Kamenetzky looked closely at both games with takeaways. Plus, Andy thinks as "DeAndre Ayton goes, so does the team" after watching his performance vs the Raptors, in which he didn't miss a shot. Also, SI's Ryan Ward called in to talk about what he expects the Lakers to do around the trade deadline and if they will really "go all in." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would the Lakers entertain an Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr trade? LeBron's agent Rich Paul put this out there, so Andy broke it down on what it would mean for both the Lakers and the Memphis Grizzles. Then, Andy wondered how long Klutch's time in the NBA will be with Paul's podcast and LeBron's lingering retirement. Plus, "Crunch Time" with talk on Anthony Davis and Ja Morant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers looked like "two different teams" vs the Sacramento Kings and then vs the Atlanta Hawks on a back-to-back. Andy marveled on how the offense looked completely different from one day to another. Plus, Digginbasketball's Iztok Franko called in from his native country Slovenia to talk about the pride and joy of Slovenia, Luka Doncic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 started off with a discussion on LeBron/Luka's "Synergy," as the last week or so, they looked better playing together on the floor. Then, Producer DeAndre joined Andy and Producer Funch to talk about the huge Trae Young to Washington deal. Plus, the trio got in to how this could affect the NBA trade market, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo's quote on if he wanted to be traded. Also, "Crunch Time" with talk on the toughest player in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even though the Lakers were very, very short handed against the San Antonio Spurs, Andy Kamenetzky thinks that the team played well enough to "build" around the loss. Andy was really excited to see some sort of progress from every player that played against the Spurs, especially defensively. Then, Camille Davis from "Locked On Bucks" called in to help Andy preview Bucks/Lakers. Plus, an update on Rui Hachimura's status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 had Andy giving the Lakers roster some New Year's resolutions that include Luka Doncic (hopefully) taking fewer 3 pointers and LeBron James finding the "Fountain Of Youth." Plus, could LeBron miss his record 22nd straight All-Star game? A-Kam said it's a real possibility with the 1st round of fan voting for the 2026 All Star Game. Then, "Crunch Time" with how the Denver Nuggets will do missing their franchise player, Nikola Jokic, for a month at least. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the 128-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons, Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick thinks the team is "still seeking an identity," to which Andy Kamenetzky agreed. Andy also thinks the lineups go from "one extreme to another" as far as offense and defense. Then, Joe Mullinax from "Locked On Grizzlies" called in to help Andy preview the Grizzlies/Lakers, who play twice this weekend at Crypto.com Arena And, a quick injury update on Austin Reaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 had Andy reacting to all the different starting lineups, which is currently at 17 through 28 games. What roster changes could come in the next couple months? Andy speculates. Also, is Austin Reaves an All-Star? Andy thinks so. And, "Crunch Time" with a comparison to Philip Rivers NFL comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the "walking" that the Lakers did in Phoenix in a blowout loss. Can the Lakers turn around the defense? JJ thinks so, Andy isn't so sure with the personel on roster. To preview the huge Christmas day game with the Lakers/Rockets and talk other Western Conference news was Jackson Gatlin. Could Luka play on Christmas? Andy and Producer Funch hope so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 had Andy reacting to the Lakers' decision to send Dalton Knecht down to the G-League to the South Bay Lakers. Who would you want to trade for since trading season is "officially open?" A-Kam and the crew talked about it. Plus, our new partner Jacob Emrani called in to talk about the new partnership with the show and his thoughts on the Lakers. Then, "Crunch Time" with talk on Luka's Christmas presents to the team and staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the crazy Lakers win over the Phoenix Suns, that saw LeBron go to the free throw line 4 times with the game on the line. And, Andy wants to "gloat" about the Lakers inserting Jared Vanderbilt in the rotation. To talk more about the Phoenix win, Jared Vanderbilt and what to expect from the team with Austin Reaves out was Khobi Price from the So Cal News Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Austin Reaves the "Robin" to Luka's "Batman?" Andy and crew wondered. Plus, Producer D thinks that Jared Vanderbilt is "unplayable" on this Lakers' team as currently constructed. Then, Andy reacted to the Rich Paul/Max Kellerman podcast where Rich said the Lakers "aren't contenders." And, "Crunch Time" with talk on Kobe's record breaking card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky started the show with thoughts on the Lakers blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Then, what's really wrong with the defense? Andy tried to figure it out. Also, The Athletic's Dan Woike called in to talk about the Lakers defensive woes and what he foresees for the immediate future, roster wise. And, Andy is worried a little about Marcus Smart's minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 began with the question: What's wrong with Rui Hachimura? Andy and crew speculate. Then, Giannis reportedly asked for a trade from Milwaukee before the season started, so the crew wondered if the Lakers can pull off the trade. And, the Clippers let go of Chris Paul in a shocking move, so Andy and crew reacted. Plus, a Elden Campbell memoriam in "Crunch Time" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The show started with Andy Kamenetzky reacting to how tired the Lakers looked a couple days ago in their 3rd game in 4 nights. Then, Andy moved to "Stat Padding-Gate" with the talk that LeBron was "stat padding" to continue his double digit streak. Locked On Raptors' host Sean Woodley called in to preview Lakers/Raptors and some other Eastern Conference news. And what effect does Marcus Smart have on the Lakers? Andy explained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2nd hour started with Andy's concern for Luka Doncic's usage during the 1st quarters. Then, some calls with an interesting name that Lakers fans want on the team, Phoenix's Dillion Brooks. And, does the starting lineup need to change even though the Lakers are off to a 13-4 start? A-Kam thinks so. Plus, "Crunch Time" with the Top 10 NBA moments of the 21st Century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the Lakers beating the Clippers behind Luka Doncic's 43 points. Plus, could the Lakers win another NBA Cup? Andy thinks they could win another. Then, Harrison Faigen from SB Nation called in to talk about the Lakers 13-4 start and "turning the corner" on the feelings behind the DeAndre Ayton signing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How will LeBron fit in when he comes back? Andy and crew tried to figure out how the Lakers will use the King when he returns. And, A-Kam said that LeBron should try to mimic a certain Golden State Warrior on defense when he returns, most likely vs the Utah Jazz. Then, "Crunch Time" with the happenings in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The show started with Andy Kamenetzky wondering what will LeBron James bring to the table, since he's reportedly going to be back tomorrow at home against the Utah Jazz. Also, Andy thinks LeBron will have to ramp up his conditioning because he hasn't played all season yet. SB Lakers' Mike Garcia called in to talk about what impact (if at all) will Rookie Adou Theiro will have on the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices