Join Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa as we break down the Los Angeles Lakers’ 3-0 start and ask the big question: Are the Lakers for real? Trevor Lane from LakersNation joins the show as a guest to discuss what’s working for Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, why their backcourt is clicking, and what the Lakers need to improve as the competition gets tougher.

Plus, we break down JJ Redick’s lineup decisions, the Lakers’ early-season strengths and weaknesses, and what to watch for as Los Angeles takes on the Portland Trail Blazers tonight.

🏀 Topics Include:
- Are the Lakers legitimate contenders after starting 3-0?
- Why Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves work so well together
- Lakers offensive success and defensive concerns
- JJ Redick’s starting lineup and rotation decisions
- Walker Kessler’s impact on the Lakers
- Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers game preview
- Trevor Lane from LakersNation joins Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa
- Lakers season outlook and NBA analysis

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0:00 – Intro | Listener comments

6:00 – Are we overreacting to the Lakers 3-0 start?

9:49 – Guest: Trevor Lane

10:45 – Trevor’s first impressions on the Lakers 3-0 start

15:22 – Trevor’s thoughts on Austin Reaves’ start to the season

19:30 – Trevor’s thoughts on Walker Kessler’s start to the season

23:28 – Where does Kessler need to improve on offense?

25:35 – Trevor’s thoughts on the role players’ impact so far

28:05 – Lakers/Blazers tonight

31:33 – Trevor’s thoughts on the OKC injuries & the impact on the West

35:25 – Who is one team in the West that isn’t talked about enough?

36:32 – Lakers backup center problem & why Jaxson Hayes wasn’t retained

40:31 – Wallace Firm ad

41:40 – Lou Williams says he underestimated the Lakers

45:12 – Legler on why the Luka/AR duo working well together

48:02 – Listener comments

52:05 – Harrah’s SoCal ad

53:35 – JJ Redick not letting salary dictate the starting lineup

57:07 – More on Lakers/Blazers tonight

58:54 – Rui Hachimura said “it’s tough” to play for the Lakers

1:00:59 – NBA News

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