Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky

The Lakers are down 0-2 to the Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round and there is lots of blame to go around. Do you blame Darvin's Coaching? Or LeBron's decision-making down the stretch of Game 2? Or AD "not showing up" for the 4th Qtr in Game 2? Sliwa talked about it. Sli also took calls to get the temperture of Lakers Fans with the Lakers being down to the Nuggets again in a playoff series. Plus, "Crunch Time" with a look at the other playoff series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers just wrapped up their regular season, finishing with a 47-35 record. Sliwa took a look back on the season with the highlights and the lowlights. Plus, should the Lakers "tank" their first play-in game vs the New Orleans Pelicans to AVOID the Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round? Sliwa had a lot to say about that theory and also took calls on this crazy notion. And, Sli gives AD his "props" for playing a career high 76 games in the regular season. Then, "Crunchtime" with thoughts on the new Team USA roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite the Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, they are 9-2 in their last 11 games and Sliwa feels they are "step ahead" of most teams who are struggling in the last couple weeks of the regular season. And, after taking another poke in the eye, should Anthony Davis wear googles as many suggest he should? Plus, Sli gives an update on AD's eye injury and the status of Jared Vanderbilt. Then, LA Times' Brad Turner called in to talk about the landscape of the Western Conference heading into the playoffs and what matchup he wants to see in the playoffs. Also, a look ahead to the final week of the NBA regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sli is feeling really good about the Lakers after beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in what he calls their “best win of the season.” Also, Sliwa’s expectations for the Lakers have “risen” in the last 30 days. And, when is LeBron going to retire? He gave hints after the Brooklyn win. Plus, an injury update on Gabe Vincent, Cam Reddish and Jared Vanderbilt. Then, “Crunch Time!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa was really optimistic after finding out that the Lakers have been 15-7 since the beginning of Februrary. Plus, Sli thinks if the Lakers play defense the way they been playing lately in the Playoffs, they won't last long. Also, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk about LeBron's nagging ankle injury and the upcoming road trip. Then, the debut of "Crunch Time!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Lakers dropped two big back-to-back games to Sacramento and Golden State, Sliwa thinks the Lakers have to "handle business" against the Embiid-less Philadephia 76ers and the struggling Indiana Pacers. Plus, an injury update on Christian Wood, Jared Vanderbilt, and Gabe Vincent. And, Sliwa takes a look at the remarkable play of D'Angelo Russell in the last couple months. Then, the Southern Calfornia News Group's Khobi Price on what happens if the Lakers don't make the playoffs and who he thinks the Lakers miss the most. Also, a look ahead to the light week for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers had a huge week by beating some of the top teams in the NBA, so Sliwa thinks they are slowly "getting back in it" with about a month left in the regular season. Plus, more on Anthony Davis' historic night in the win vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. And, a look back at D'Angelo Russell's career high night in the win vs the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk called in to talk about the chances the Lakers have against the World Champion Denver Nuggets and how AD has to "prove it in the playoffs." Also, an update on Jared Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the last week, the Lakers beat the LA Clippers, Washington Wizards and OKC Thunder while also losing a very close game to the World Champion Denver Nuggets, so Sliwa feels really good about the week that was. Also, how crucial is D'Angelo Russell's play to the Lakers' success? Sli thinks D'Lo is very important to the how the Lakers can become contenders. Then, LA Times' Brad Turner came on to talk about the Lakers' recent play and how that can affect the standings heading into the Playoffs. And, Sli gives an injury update on Gabe Vincent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 22 more games to go until the Lakers hopefully make the Playoffs, Sli can feel some people already "losing faith" in the Lakers since they are currently kicking around the 9th and 10th spots in the Western Conference. Plus, through his first 5 games, new Laker Spencer Dinwiddie is struggling but are the Lakers using him incorrectly? Sliwa tries to answer that question. Also, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane calls in to talk about how he thinks the Lakers shouldn't try to put themselves in a "1-game situations" and his thoughts on Didwiddle's struggles. Then, Sli previews the last regular season game where the Lakers and the LA Clippers are "co-tenants" at Crypto.com Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers have won 4 of their last 5 games, including impressive wins at Boston and New York, Sliwa is a little bit more optimistic as the team heads in to the All-Star Break. Plus, reaction to the signing of Spencer Dinwiddie. Sli thinks its an excellent signing for the Lakers, as he brings "instant offense." And, the Lakers "stood pat" at the trade deadline, was it the right thing to do? Also, the debut of "4th Quarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa started off the show looking back on the 4-2 Grammys' Road Trip, in which they looked an lottery team in back-to-back losses to looking like a team in the upper tier of the NBA with wins vs Boston and New York. Plus, what to expect for the Lakers at the NBA trade deadline, which is on Thursday. Sli also took calls from fans that either want to see the Lakers make a move or stand pat at the deadline. Then, a look ahead to the Kobe Bryant statue unveiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the emotional Double Overtime win in San Francisco against the Warriors, the Lakers have two bad back-to-back losses to Houston and Atlanta, so Sli tries to figure out what team the Lakers are: A Championship Contender or a Play-in team? Also, an update on Anthony Davis. And, what was in LeBron's head with the Hourglass emoji? Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk about the emoji and the chances the Lakers make a deal before the NBA Trade Deadline. Then, Sliwa looks at the week ahead, including the trip to Beantown to face the hated Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are currently 5-5 through the month of January, but Sliwa thinks they need "a little bit more" to get back on the winning side consistly. Plus, should the Lakers trade D'Angelo Russell, who is playing his best ball of the season in the last 5 games? Sli talked about it. Also, if D'Lo goes, who should come in? DeJounte Murray? Bruce Brown Jr? Sliwa went down the list of possible players that can help the Lakers. Then, LA Times' Brad Turner came on to talk about all the trade rumors and help Sli preview the always big showdown between the Lakers/Clippers. And, a special look back at Kobe's 81 points vs the Toronto Raptors back on this day in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even though the Lakers have under .500 at the moment, Sliwa still has faith in the team if they got in to the playoffs and played young teams with not a lot of experience such as the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sli also thinks the next 2 weeks are lots of "winable games" before the schedule gets really tough. Plus, another change to the lineup and reaction to more trade rumors. Also, Spectrum's Billy Macdonald called in to talk about the state of the Lakers and "sing the praises" of D'Angelo Russell. Then, Sliwa looked at the week ahead for the Purple and Gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After 2 really bad losses last week to Miami and Memphis, the Lakers got back-to-back wins vs the white, hot Clips and the Toronto Raptors, but Sli still thinks there are more bad than good with the team right now. Also, do you believe in Anthony Davis? Sli brings it up. Then, Sliwa reacts to D'Angelo Russell's quote of basically not "fitting in with this team." Plus, Producer DeAndre had a huge problem with Sli's take on D'Lo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are in real trouble right now as they just lost 3 straight games and also 8 of the last 10 games. Sliwa goes over the two biggest problems with the Lakers right now: the constant lineup changes and the lack of shooting. Also, Sliwa thinks lately the Lakers have been giving a "lack of effort" on both ends of the court that "probably starts with the head coach." Plus, Sliwa reacted to the rumors of the "disconnect" in the locker room. To talk more about the injuries and the possible "coaching hot seat" was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane. Then, Sli looks ahead to the big matchup vs the red-hot Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers go to Vegas and win the Inaugural In-Season Tournament and Sli already doesn't want them in title game ever again. Plus, do the Lakers need to make a move? Sli thinks they shouldn't make a deal with the roster they have now. Also, ESPN's Brian Windhorst called in to talk about his impressions of the Lakers a quarter through the season and the In-Season Tournament. Then, Sliwa looks at the road trip ahead of the Christmas game vs Boston at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers win the inaugural In-Season Tournament, and Sliwa was very impressed on what he saw from the team in Las Vegas. The Lakers will finally get to see Wemby later this week and Sliwa talked about that. Plus, Sliwa thought D'Angelo Russell has been playing really well, especially how he went at Indiana's Bruce Brown, who did a lot of "talking" since he was on the Denver team that won last season's title. Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane gave his observations from the In-Season Tournament and what he expects from the Lakers from here on out. Also, an injury update on Gabe Vincent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa starts off the show assessing the team through the quarter mark of the season, but still doesn't know what kind of team the Lakers are with all the injuries still present on the roster. Plus, Sli doesn't think the team has a "signature win" so far in the young season. Also, Sliwa tries to makes sense of LeBron vs Ime Udoka during the win vs the Houston Rockets. Spectrum's Mike Bresnahan called in to talk about that and if the team has surpassed his expectations through 21 games. Then, Sliwa looks ahead to the big matchup vs Phoenix in the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa started the show recapping the "debacle" in Philadelphia in which the Lakers loss by 44 points to the 76ers. Then, why are the Lakers starting their games off so bad? Sliwa can't figure it out. Plus, Allen goes through the "roller coaster ride" which is Anthony Davis with his recent play. And, do the Lakers really need another star? Sli talked about the rumors. To talk more about the blowout loss and the insane longevity of LeBron was Spectrum's Allie Clifton. Then, Sliwa looks at the week ahead for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are 8-6 through the first 14 games and Sliwa gives his "two cents" on the various storylines surrounding the team in the first month of the regular season. Can LeBron James sustain this level of play for another 7 months? Sliwa thinks he needs to take a "back seat" to the role players so he doesn't breakdown in 2024. Plus, do the Lakers need a "third star? Sliwa answers the question. The Athletic's Jovan Buha came on to talk about the rumors of a roster change and the recent play of LeBron. And, a look at the standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa began that show realizing that there are so many different storylines with the Lakers in the first couple weeks: The injuries, the play of AD, and the up/downs of the role players. Also, is it a good idea to bring Austin Reaves off the bench? Sliwa thinks it’s not so bad as people think. Plus, an injury update on LeBron and Jarred Vanderbilt. LA Times Lakers Beat Writer Brad Turner came on to talk about the changing rotation and he thinks the Lakers are doing with LeBron with him not playing the last game vs Portland. Then, Sliwa previews the week ahead for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are injuries the reason for the Lakers' slow start? Sliwa thinks it as something to do with it. Plus, a recap of the last second loss in Miami and Sli gives his assessment of the Lakers' role players so far through the first couple weeks of the season. Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk about his thoughts on the Lakers injury bug and Austin Reaves/D'Angelo Russell backcourt. Then, Houston's Dillon Brooks is "talking again." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa started the show with the good and bad from the Lakers in the first week of the regular season. Plus, Sli thinks AD is already playing like an MVP candidate, despite going scoreless in the 2nd half vs Denver on Opening Night. Also, what's up with Austin Reaves slow start to the season? And, with all the news on the James Harden trade to the Clippers and a short preview of Lakers/Clippers was ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk. Then, Sliwa talked more Lakers/Clippers, who meet this week in their first meeting of the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With one more day until the NBA regular season, Sliwa reacted to the Lakers' six Preseason games, by saying what he liked, what he didn't like, and marveled at the depth the Lakers can throw at their opponents. Plus, Sliwa breaks down the Lakers first opponent, the Denver Nuggets, who with former Laker KCP and their head coach Michael Malone, have been "saying a lot" about the Lakers during offseason leading up to Opening Night. Also, Spectrum's Chris McGee came on with Sliwa to talk about what he expects from the Lakers in the first couple games, his thoughts on the depth the Lakers didn't have in the past, and who he expects to be the biggest challenge to the Lakers in the West. And, Sli reacts to the huge Giannis extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 5 Preseason games already played, Sliwa gave his assessment on the team so far, but still doesn't know how they match up against the better teams in the NBA. Plus, Sli had a lot to say about Anthony Davis, especially since Head Coach Darvin Ham said he was going to shoot at least 6 three-pointers a game. Jovan Buha of the Athletic came on to talk about his impressions of the team through 5 Preseason games and who he thinks will be the 5th starter, alongside of LeBron, AD, Austin, and D'Lo. Plus, Sliwa is amazed with Victor Wembanyama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lakers played their first 2 games of the Preseason, so Sliwa gave his first impressions so far of the team, that features lots of new parts. Also, watching the first couple games already, Sli thinks one of the newest Lakers will have a huge impact on the team. Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk about his first impressions of the team and who could be the 5th guy in the starting lineup that features LeBron, AD, Austin, and D'Angelo. Then, Sli talks about the week ahead for the Purple and Gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa talks about the excitement being at Media Day, as Sli thinks it was “night and day” compared to last season’s Media Day. Also, LA Times’ Brad Turner came on to talk about his impressions of Lakers’ Media Day and what to expect from this team in the short and long term. Then, Sliwa replayed some the highlights from his player interviews during media day, including sitting down with Anthony Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With NBA Training Camps about a week away from opening, Sliwa took an in-depth look at the Lakers' entire roster, with projections for the rotation and the starting lineup. Plus, Allen reads some quotes from Austin Reaves' interview with ESPN's Zach Lowe, as Reaves thought just like Sli that the roster has "a lot of talent." Then, ESPN's Brian Windhorst came on to talk how the Lakers will stack up in the loaded Western Conference and his expectations for LeBron James' 21st NBA season. And, Sliwa reacts to some quotes from an ESPN article that polled some NBA insiders about how the Lakers could do in the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen discusses what the Lakers extension of Jarred Vanderbilt mean to the team. The Lakers depth can be a blessing and a curse and Allen shares his thoughts on why. Lakers fans want to react to the off season moves the front office are doing. The Lakers are making moves with non big name signings but does that mean they won't go after a big name? Plus, Zach Lowe shared some thoughts about the Lakers. LeBron continues to surprise us at his age but when will we see a decline? And, Allen shares who he's excited to see this upcoming season and does Anthony Davis have to be an MVP for the Lakers to be contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa starts off the show reacting to the big signing for the Lakers this past week, Christian Wood, who has "All-Star type" talent. Sli thinks that Wood will use the Lakers just like Dennis Schroder and Malik Monk to hopefully sign a bigger deal next Summer. Also, it's time to give Rob Pelinka "his props." And, will Austin Reaves take another leap next season? To answer that and to react to the Christian Wood signing was the Athletic's Jovan Buha. Then, Sliwa reacts to the possible new rule change that could have teams fined if they sit their stars during Nationally Televised games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin Reaves is playing really well for Team USA during the World Cup of Basketball, but can he carry it over to the NBA season? Sliwa is pretty confident he can become the third best player on the team during the upcoming season. And, would Giannis ever don the "purple and gold?" Sliwa thinks it's a great possibility since the Lakers have a history of signing star players and treating them well. Plus, Spectrum's Mike Trudell called in to talk about the "Summer of Austin Reaves" and the impact of Anthony Davis on both ends of the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA schedule came out last week and Sliwa was all over it with his reaction! Allen thought it was weird to look at the schedule and see the in-season tournament games being played in the course of the season. And, will the Lakers go over Bleacher Report's over/under for wins in 48? Sliwa thinks that the Lakers definitely get at least 48 wins. Plus, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane on the Lakers' schedule and who they could possibly sign with that last roster spot. And, Austin Reaves is playing really well for Team USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Davis takes jabs constantly but Anthony Davis is back in the MVP conversations but it's not just by Lakers fans. Kevin Garnett spoke about how he thinks AD can be an MVP contender. The NBA schedules are roaming and we get a glimpse of who the Lakers will be playing. Plus, Darvin Ham believes that the Lakers can be a championship team. Do they have what it takes? And, Allen reacts to Pau Gasol's speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa started the show reacting to some quotes from ESPN's "The Hoop Collective" podcast about the possible contract extension for Anthony Davis. Sli thinks you have to re-sign AD and another star player "will come" once LeBron James retires. Plus, Allen breaks down the ESPN NBA Offseason Power Rankings, where he thinks the Lakers are a "little low" on the list. Our own and host of "Locked On Lakers" Andy Kamenetkzy joined Sliwa to talk about AD's contract extension, the roster construction so far, and the search for a backup big man. And, where does LeBron and AD rank on the Ringer's Top 25 NBA players? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the Lakers expectations for the upcoming season? Sliwa thinks the Lakers have big expectation, especially since they made "solid pickups" during the last month. Also, Sli talks about the biggest weakness on the roster right now, the lack of another big man. Would Christian Wood be a great addition to the roster? Allen thinks so. Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane called in to talk about his observations at NBA Summer League and what the Lakers need to do to fill out the roster. And former Nugget/current Pacer Bruce Brown said what?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa opened up the show talking about the great things he seen from Lakers during Summer League, especially Max Christie. Can Christie contribute next season? Sli thinks so. And, Allen gives an update on a possible contract extension on Anthony Davis. Plus, Sliwa interviewed Max Christie from Summer League about his development and what his expectations for the season. Also, is there a real rivalry now between the Denver Nuggets and the Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are one week in on NBA Free Agency and the Lakers made lots of signings. Sliwa reacted to each and everyone of them. Sli loves the direction the Lakers are taking with signing cheap role players, instead of one star. Allen is high on the Gabe Vincent and Taurean Prince signings. And, how far are the Lakers away from an NBA Title? Plus, Sliwa goes into the other big NBA Free Agent signings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa started the show by reacting to the Lakers had two picks in last week's NBA Draft. Sliwa thinks the biggest takeaway from the NBA Draft for the Lakers was "they didn't make a major move." Plus, should the Lakers just "run it back" with the same team that got swept in Western Conference Finals to the Denver Nuggets? Sliwa answered the question. LA Times' Writer Brad Turner called in to talk about the direction of the Lakers and other NBA stories. Plus, Kobe Bryant got drafted on this day in 1996, so Sliwa took a stroll "down memory lane." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa starts off the show reacting to the big Phoenix/Washington trade that has Bradley Beal going to the Suns and Chris Paul going to our Nation's Capitol. Then, if CP3 somehow becomes a free agent, should the Lakers try to sign him? Sliwa thinks if it's only for the mininum. Also, Sliwa addresses the rumors that Kyle Kuzma could make a return to the Lakers. To talk more about the Beal/CP3 trade and the how it changes the landscape of the NBA was AZCentral's Duane Rankin. Plus, Sli looks back on Kobe/Shaq's first title together, the 2000 Lakers Championship team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even though it's "Lakers Talk," Sliwa started things off with The Denver Nuggets beating the Miami Heat in 5 games to win the 2023 NBA Title and giving Nikola Jokic his "props" being the most dominant player in this year's Playoffs. Plus, how far are the Lakers away from beating the new NBA Champions? Sliwa thinks if the Lakers come back with the same roster, they wouldn't be able to beat the Denver Nuggets. To talk more about the Denver Nuggets winning the title was ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk. Then, could AD have a playoff series where he's better than Jokic? Sliwa answers the question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa opened up the show reacted to the huge news from Yahoo's Shams Charania: Kyrie Irving is trying to recruit LeBron James to the Dallas Mavericks. Sli thinks this outcome is highly unlikely but does put the pressure on the Lakers to have a championship-ready team for LeBron. Then, did Anthony Davis do anything to change your opinion of him during the Lakers' Playoff run? Allen answers the question. Also, the Athletic's Jovan Buha called in to talk about a possbility of a LeBron trade, his thoughts on the roster and where AD falls in the discussions about the future of the franchise. Plus, Sli's thoughts on the NBA Finals that are tied 1-1 between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Lakers' season ending, Sliwa started to "slowly unpeel" the season that was by first assessing the job that 1st Year Head Coach Darvin Ham did with the team. Sli thought Ham did a great job, despite the bad start and the changing of the roster midway in the season. Then, is there enough talent now on the Lakers to win a title? Allen gives his answer on the question that will certainly be asked a lot during the upcoming Summer. Plus, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane gives his thoughts on the job Coach Ham did, how the Lakers' season ended with the sweep to the hands of the Denver Nuggets and what to do with the roster. And, Sliwa gave his prediction for the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa started the show reacting to the sweep we didn't see coming: The Denver Nuggets beating the Lakers 4 games to none in the Western Conference Finals. Then, Sli talked about the rumor that shocked the NBA world: LeBron possibly thinking about retirement. Plus, Allen speculated what could happen in the offseason. To help him talk about that, LeBron's shocking admission and Heat/Celtics was ESPN's Brian Windhorst. Also, Sliwa thinks the marriage between the Lakers and D'Angelo Russell is "heading for a divorce." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are off to the Western Conference Finals! Sliwa started off looking back at the Lakers beating the defending World Champion Golden State Warriors in 6 games in the 2nd Round. Then, Sli looked ahead to the Western Conference Finals as the Lakers will take Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Which Lakers role player will win a game for them during the WCF? Sliwa looked at possibilities. Also, Spectrum's Bill MacDonald called in to give his takes on how the Lakers were able to beat the Warriors and what he thinks is going to happen with Lakers/Nuggets. Plus, Sli looks at the other side the bracket, the Eastern Conference Finals with the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa starts the show breaking down how the Lakers have taken a 3-1 series lead over the defending world champions, Golden State Warriors. Sliwa thinks the Warriors aren't the better team and its showing in this series. Also, did Anthony Davis deserve to be on the All-Defensive Team? Then, The Athletic's Jovan Buha called in to talk about the Lakers/Warriors, AD's play during the series, and who he expects the Lakers to play should they get past the Warriors. Also, Sli talks about the various Lakers stepping up with LeBron and AD during the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are on to Round 2, as they defeat the Memphis Grizzlies in 6 games. Sliwa took a look back on the series and all "the breaks" the Lakers got from the Grizzlies' injuries. Then, Sliwa looked ahead to Round 2 matchup vs. the Golden State Warriors, as Steph Curry will clash with LeBron James again in the Playoffs. Also, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne called in to talk Lakers/Warriors and who she expects to come out on top. Plus, Sli took at look at the other NBA Playoff series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa opened the show looking back at the dramatic Game 4 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, as the Lakers take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Sli also marveled at the way the 38-year-old LeBron played down the stretch while also wondering where was Anthony Davis during that time. To talk more about Lakers/Grizzlies, the amazing LeBron James and the rise of the Laker role players was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane. Then, Sliwa closed out the show predicting what to expect the rest of the way for the Lakers, maybe even going past Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa started the show reacting to the huge Game 1 win, as the Lakers took homecourt advantage from the Memphis Grizzlies. Sli believes that the long rest between the play-in game vs the Minnesota Timberwolves and Game 1 vs the Grizzlies really benefited the Lakers. Then, Sli talked about what to expect from both the Lakers and Grizzlies in Game 2. Plus, the Athletic's Jovan Buha called in to talk about the confidence level of the Lakers going into Game 2 and LeBron taking a "back seat" in the Game 1 win. Also, Allen had some takes on the other playoff series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers just wrapped up their 82-game regular season, so Sliwa looks back on the ups and downs during the season, including the season changing trades that got the Lakers back in the playoff race. Then, Sli looks ahead to the play in tournament opponent of the Lakers, the Minnesota Timberwolves, who will be playing without 2 of their best defenders, Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels. Alan Horton, who does Minnesota Timberwolves Radio Play-By-Play, called in to talk to Allen about the Rudy Gobert/Kyle Anderson scuffle and the T'Wolves mindset going in to the play in game vs the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices