Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky

Dallas Mavericks General Manager (and the guy that traded Luka Doncic to LA) Nico Harrison got let go by the Mavs, so Andy K wondered why it took so long. Also, Andy found a parallel to the Nico firing to something that happened to the Lakers almost 13 years ago to the day. Plus, what is a "One Hit Wonder?" Andy and crew talked about it. Then, "Crunch Time" with everyone's favorite "Drunk Uncle." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are off to a 8-3 start so far to the regular season, even with lots of injuries, so Andy Kamenetzky thinks the team can still get better as the season progresses. Plus, everything is MUCH easier when Austin Reaves is in the lineup. Ryan Stiles of "Locked On Thunder" called in to talk about the 10-1 World Champion OKC Thunder and how they are just "smoking" every team they play so far this season. Also, a preview of the big Lakers/Thunder game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the unexpected wins in the past week without LeBron, Austin and Luka, Andy Kamenetzky thinks there isn't such thing as a "scheduled loss" for these Lakers. Who is Nick Smith Jr, the newest Lakers sensation? Andy talked about his background. Plus, Producer Deondre "eats crow" about DeAndre Ayton's play with the Lakers. Then, a preview of Wemby coming to town for Lakers/Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy opened up the 2nd hour of Lakers Talk talking about the Lakers' new owner, Mark Walter, and how the sale will affect the look of the team, especially with Jeanie Buss. Then, Karin Abcarians, from Silver Screen and Roll, called in to talk about her impressions of the Lakers after the first week of the regular season. Plus, will Luka come back sooner rather than later? Andy thinks so from the reports we got about Luka before the win in Minnesota. And, "Crunchtime" with thoughts on MJ's new segment on the NBA on NBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers opened up their season with an impressive 3-2 record so far without LeBron and now Luka, but Andy Kamenetzky really loved the win in Minnesota vs the Timberwolves, who knocked the Lakers out of the playoffs last season. Then, Andy praised Austin Reaves, who is the talk of the NBA world right now with MVP, All-World stats through the 1st week of the regular season. Then, Drew Hill, from the Daily Memphian, called in to help Andy preview Grizzlies/Lakers. And could Rookie Adou Thiero help the Lakers? A-Kam thinks so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 started with Andy and the crew wondering why DeAndre Ayton doesn't get to the line enough, despite being a "pretty good" at the free throw line. "Light Years" Podcast host Sam Esfandiari came on with Andy to help preview tomorrow night's season opening Lakers/Warriors matchup and his thoughts on the Jonathan Kuminga saga. Then, Andy and crew discussed the new book coming out that talks a lot about Russell Westbrook's time with the Lakers. And, "Crunch Time" with a discussion on MJ's 3rd NBA "comeback." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Preseason over for the Lakers, Andy Kamenetzky looked at what was good and bad for the Lakers during those 6 "tune up" games. One thing that Andy really liked was that every potential member of the rotation looked "good or better" except for Dalton Knecht. Then, The Athletic's Law Murray about if he's surprised that Gabe Vincent is the starter with LeBron out for the next month and expectations for Luka Doncic in his first full season with the Lakers. Plus, talk on Jaxson Haynes possibly joining Luka on the Slovenian National Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With news that Luka Doncic will play vs Phoenix in his first preseason game, Andy thinks we will get a full look of how things could go in the regular season sans Lebron. Lakers Nation's Matt Peralta came on to talk about what he's seen the first 3 Preseason games and what he expects from DeAndre Ayton in the middle this season. And, how does the LeBron story end with the Lakers? Andy had his thoughts. Plus, "Crunch Time" with the Giannis-to-LA rumors starting up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky started the show commenting on how Austin Reaves looks like a guy who took another "step in his development." Then, Andy mentioned he's relieved that the Lakers announced Luka could play in "1-2 games" in the last week of Preseason. SB Nation's Raj Chipalu called in to talk about "Austin's jump" and his thoughts on how the Lakers will handle being without LeBron for a month. Plus, should Jared Vanderbilt get the start? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy thinks "lots of eyes" will be on former #1 draft pick DeAndre Ayton, especially since he will be playing with playmakers like Luka Doncic and LeBron James. And, LeBron sent out a very, very interesting tweet that EVERYBODY has an option on what it could be. Andy and the crew put on their "detective skills" to figure out what LeBron is trying to tell us. Plus, Producer D brought up a very interesting topic in Dalton Knecht. And, what is the greatest name in NBA history? The crew talked about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamnetzky started the show marveling at how Jared Vanderbilt looks already in the first 2 preseason games and wondered if he should be inserted in the starting lineup. If Vando doesn't start, who should? Andy gave his input. Then, Jacob Rude from Silver Screen and Roll called in to give his impressions for the first 2 preseason games and who he thinks should be the starting 5. Plus, Gabe Vincent looked good vs the Warriors and Andy thinks a good and bad thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 started with Andy's interview with one of the newest Lakers, Jake LaRavia, during Lakers Media Day. Plus, Producer D has a major problem with what LaRavia and DeAndre Ayton said earlier today at Media Day. Then, a replay of new Laker Marcus Smart on Mason and Ireland. And, how many players have played for the Boston Celtics and the Lakers? Andy and crew tried to answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky, fresh off coming from Lakers Media Day, had his thoughts about the general feelings at Lakers Media Day amongst the players. Is LeBron happy with all the changes? Andy thinks so. Also, Lakers Nation's Daniel Starkland came on to talk about what he saw today at Media Day and what he expects to see from the team during the Preseason games. Then, new Laker DeAndre Ayton was "embracing the challenge" of being a Laker, according to Andy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 opened up with the question: Can Luka, Austin Reaves and LeBron James really play with each other, despite being almost the "same player?" Plus, Andy and Producer Funch reacted to ESPN.com's NBA Offseason Survey. And, "Crunch Time" with talk on Russell Westbrook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Lakers Training Camp only a week away, Andy Kamenetzky brought up ESPN.com's article on the "new Luka Doncic," as it details his Summer with the Slovenia National Team. Plus, how does Fred VanVleet's injury affect the Houston Rockets? Then, the Guardian's Claire De Lune called in to talk about what to expect from the Lakers and if this could be the "LeBron Retirement Tour." Also, calls on the Lakers' offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy thinks that since Luka Doncic bought a $25 Million Mansion in Manhattan Beach, he might be "sticking around" a lot more than we think. Then, Andy talked about the effect that DeAndre Ayton could have on the team, especially with Luka and LeBron. Also, A-Kam is glad that the Lakers "sidestepped" Kawhi Leonard in that Summer of 2019. Plus, "CrunchTime" with thoughts on "player retreats." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky started the show with a report that the Lakers could be major players in free agency but not by signing one megastar but lots of players/pieces that add up to a championship team. Andy goes on saying the Lakers probably don't want to take on any long contracts to create flexibility within the cap. Then, Matt George from ABC 10 Sacramento helped Andy break down the Pacific Division and talk more about this Jonathan Kuminga contract situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst had some things to say into Lakers Forward LeBron James and when he could potentially retire. He says he does not know, and LeBron doesn't know either. Will LeBron get a farewell tour with the Lakers? If LeBron were to have his farewell tour during this season, would it be a big distraction? Carmelo Anthony & Dwight Howard were inducted into the Hall of Fame over the weekend and AK has a bone to pick with people questioning why they got in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luka Doncic's performance for Slovenia has been outstanding in Eurobasket. Could this be the tone setter the Lakers need gearing up for the upcoming season? He seems to get better each game. GUEST Jake Maddison from Locked on Pelicans on the Locked on Network joins the show! AK has a few questions in regards top forwards Trey Murphy III & Herb Jones. We take your calls and we react to what Jake Maddison had to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy had to start Hour 2 with "opening an old wound" with news of a former Laker signing with a Turkish team. Andy thinks a certain player from the Oklahoma City Thunder would be the perfect fit next to Luka Doncic. Also, A-Kam goes on rant on the benefits of AARP. Then, will LeBron want a "rocking chair tour" like Kareem? And, "CrunchTime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky opened the show with praise for Luka Doncic, who is currently playing (and dominating) in EuroBasket 2025 for his home country, Slovania. Andy believes that the weakest part of Luka's game is his 3 point shooting, which he can always improve. ClutchPoints' Anthony Irwin called in to talk about what could be the best 5 the Lakers could put out on the court and an update on Austin Reaves' potential contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Andy Kamenetzky starting off the show reacting to the report that Golden State called the Lakers "multiple times" to see if the Warriors can get their hands on LeBron James. If he wanted to go, could LeBron be tradable? Andy answered the question. Then, Matt Moore of "Locked On Nuggets" called in to explain why he called the Lakers "overhyped but underrated" and the solid moves his Denver Nuggets made in the offseason. And, A-Kam explains why the Lakers have many high expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 had Andy wondering who’s the next statue will be outside of Crypto.com Arena with word that Pat Riley will get one in the upcoming season. A-Kam had a great name for the next statue, while the crew had different opinions. Plus, "Shootout" with thoughts on if Knicks/Lakers is still "must see TV." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hour 2 started with A-Kam reacting to the way the Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets last week in a real close game without Luka and LeBron. Then, So Cal New Group's Khobi Price called in to talk about the first month of Luka as a Laker, Austin Reaves' hot streak, and how Jaxson Hayes became a reliable, starting Center. Plus, Andy talks about the impact of 2-way player Jordan Goodwin has had on the team lately. Then, "Crunch Time" with talk on Tracy Morgan's "accident" at MSG and Michael Jordan coming back to basketball 30 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin Reaves has been playing so well in the last week that many in the know about the NBA is calling him the best 3rd best player on a championship team. Plus, Host of the "All NBA Podcast," Adam Mares came on to help Andy preview Lakers/Nuggets, if the Nuggets are experiencing fatigue and what Denver thinks of the Lakers adding Luka Doncic . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Only a one hour show this week, as Andy gets in to all of the injuries the Lakers have right now, including the big injury to LeBron and how it could push the Lakers down the Western Conference standings. Plus, Andy thinks Luka has to "calm down" in his exchanges with the referees. Then, "Crunch Time" with the discussion of whether Nikola Jokic "30-20-20" game is more impressive than Wilt Chamberlain's "100 point" game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 started off with Andy giving his opinion on why LeBron James chose to confront ESPN's Stephen A. Smith after the Lakers' win vs the NY Knicks. Then, Christian Clark from the Athletic came on to talk about what the Lakers will ultimately get from the Luka trade and why all of a sudden they are a good defensive team. Also, "Crunch Time" with talk on the criteria of the being a "Laker Great." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky started off Lakers Talk going back and reliving the great comeback against the New York Knicks to where the Lakers were sort of "against the wall" for the 1st time in the Luka era. Plus, John Karalis, from "Locked On Celtics" helped Andy preview the always big Celtics/Lakers game coming up and how Boston is looking at the Luka-to-LA trade. Also, a Roy Ayers retrospective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a shorten show, Andy Kamenetzky is loving the Luka experiment so far for the Lakers, especially after watching him and the Lakers dominate the Denver Nuggets over the weekend. What was different this time? AK thinks the fact that the turnover of the team makes this team "not fear" the Nuggets. And "Crunch Time" with talk on the Lakers ditching their City Edition jerseys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy talks about how hard this last part of the season for Lakers is going to be. We take calls for people who want to talk about the 2nd part of the season for the Lakers. Are the Lakers set up for success in the future? GUEST Sean Davis joins the show. How is the 2nd half of the NBA season going to shape up for the Lakers? Do the Lakers have the right personal to have success? Crunch Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA All Star weekend is a final and we recap it all during crunch time. LeBron James sat out this All Star event due to an lingering ankle/foot injury. Did LeBron make the best decision by not playing in the All Star game this year? Should the NBA have figured it out earlier so a replacement for LeBron would be ready to go? We play sound from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver who had input on the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers. GUEST Josiah Johnson Executive Producer & Host of GilsArenaShow joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 starts with Andy going through his Lakers "1st Half of the Season Awards," including a surprise for Rookie Of The Year so far. Then, from the "Lakers Film Room" Podcast was Darius Soriano to talk about his impressions so far of Luka Doncic on the Lakers, what else is missing, and realistically how far can this team go in the playoffs. Also, more 1st half awards including Defensive Player Of The Year and MVP. Plus, "Crunch Time" with a discussion on the new, confusing NBA All Star Game format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Through Luka Doncic's first 2 games as a Laker, Andy Kamenetkzy is really excited for what the future might bring with Luka has LA's next superstar in the long line of superstar players. What makes the Lakers' so much better with Luka? Andy thinks his presence alone will make it hard for opposing defenses. The Volume's Jason Timpf called in to talk about what he has seen in Luka's first 2 games and what he expects the Lakers to be with the Luka/LeBron "1-2 punch." And, Andy talks about the Lakers signing free agent big man Alex Len. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic's Jovan Buha called in Hour 2 to talk about what the trade does for the Lakers in the immediate/distant future, how LeBron fits in all of this and what players could the Lakers be after in the next couple days before the NBA Trade Deadline. Then, A-Kam took calls as he got various reactions to the AD/Luka historical trade. Plus, "Crunch Time" with talk on the other major trade over the weekend that has major implications in the Western Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky and the whole NBA world are still in shock after the Lakers sent Anthony Davis and Max Christie to Dallas for Luka Doncic. "Locked On Mavs" host Nick Angstadt came on to give the Dallas reaction for the trade as it seems like the Mavs are going "all in" on AD and Kyrie Irving. Then, to help preview Lakers/Clippers was Law Murray, of the Athletic, as him and Andy talked about what to expect from the game and how the Clippers are viewing this massive AD/Luka trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Hour 2, A-Kam focused on Dalton Knecht getting pass the "Rookie Wall" the past 3 games and how his offense is much needed. Also, ClutchPoint's Anthony Irwin came on to talk about what realistic possibilities the Lakers have with the trade deadline being next week and what names are being floated out there. Then, A-Kam went over what the Lakers really need to address at next week's trade deadline. Plus, "Crunch Time" with talk on Andre Iguodala getting his number retired by the Golden State Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The show started off with Andy Kamenetzky reacting to the news that Anthony Davis will be out at least at week because of an abdominal injury. Then, Andy talks about all the backlash the Lakers, especially JJ Redick, for putting in Bronny James "really early" in the disastrous loss against the Philadelphia 76ers. Plus, ESPN's Dave McMenamin called in to talk about the team's road trip, an estimate when AD will be back, and his new story on LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 opened up with Andy Kamenetzky reacting to the good news that Jared Vanderbilt will return in when the Lakers face the Golden State Warriors. Who's minutes will he take? Andy guessed a couple key rotation guys will lose minutes Then, "Crunch Time" as A-Kam and the crew react to the NBA All Star Starters being announced and the saga of Jimmy Butler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming off the big win vs the defending NBA Champions, Boston Celtics, Andy Kamenetzky looked at what worked for the Lakers, particularily in the win. Plus, Anthony Davis sat down with ESPN and said lots of interesting things, so Andy unpacked everything AD said. Then, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk called in to preview Warriors/Lakers and the parallels between the two franchises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices