Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa is back this morning with Sammy Long and Eric Sklar hosting in place of Allen Sliwa! The show breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers’ 4-1 start to the 2026-27 NBA season. What has gone right for Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and the Lakers, and what areas still need improvement as the team looks to compete in the Western Conference? Sammy Long and Eric Sklar examine the Lakers’ biggest strengths and weaknesses, the impact of key role players, and the adjustments needed to take this team to the next level. Plus, they discuss the latest Western Conference shakeup, how the Lakers stack up against their biggest competitors, and what the early-season results tell us about their potential. Can the Lakers build on their strong start and establish themselves as legitimate contenders in the West?

Join the conversation for the latest Lakers news, NBA analysis, roster concerns, and Western Conference playoff picture!

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0:00 – Intro

0:27 – Lakers 4-1 Start

13:32 – Areas To Improve

33:43 – Role Players Impressions

43:55 – Outlook On The West

58:30 – 1st NBA Cup Game Tomorrow vs. Warriors

1:07:36 – NBA News

Photo Credit: https://www.nba.com/player/1629012/collin-sexton + https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1629029/shots-dash?SeasonType=Regular+Season&Season=2024-25 + https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630559 + https://www.nba.com/player/1629656/quentin-grimes

Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa is back this morning with Sammy Long and Eric Sklar hosting in place of Allen Sliwa! The show breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers&rsquo; 4-1 start to the 2026-27 NBA season. What has gone right for Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and the Lakers, and what areas still need improvement as the team looks to compete in the Western Conference? Sammy Long and Eric Sklar examine the Lakers&rsquo; biggest strengths and weaknesses, the impact of key role players, and the adjustments needed to take this team to the next level. Plus, they discuss the latest Western Conference shakeup, how the Lakers stack up against their biggest competitors, and what the early-season results tell us about their potential. Can the Lakers build on their strong start and establish themselves as legitimate contenders in the West?
Join the conversation for the latest Lakers news, NBA analysis, roster concerns, and Western Conference playoff picture!
#Lakers #LakeShow #LukaDoncic #AustinReaves #NBA
🤝 **PROUD SPONSORS OF HOOPS TALK WITH ALLEN SLIWA**
⚖️ **The Wallace Firm** <a href="https://wallacewins.com/sliwa">https://wallacewins.com/sliwa</a>
🎰 **Harrah's Resort Southern California** <a href="https://harrahssocal.com">https://harrahssocal.com</a>
0:00 &ndash; Intro
0:27 &ndash; Lakers 4-1 Start
13:32 &ndash; Areas To Improve
33:43 &ndash; Role Players Impressions
43:55 &ndash; Outlook On The West
58:30 &ndash; 1st NBA Cup Game Tomorrow vs. Warriors
1:07:36 &ndash; NBA News
Photo Credit: https://www.nba.com/player/1629012/collin-sexton + https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1629029/shots-dash?SeasonType=Regular+Season&amp;Season=2024-25 + https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1630559 + https://www.nba.com/player/1629656/quentin-grimes

This channel is dedicated to serving Laker/NBA fans across the globe...Tune in Monday-Friday starting at 8am for daily Lakers content. In addition, we go LIVE after every Lakers Game for Instant analysis and reaction

This channel is dedicated to serving Laker/NBA fans across the globe...Tune in Monday-Friday starting at 8am for daily Lakers content. In addition, we go LIVE after every Lakers Game for Instant analysis and reaction

Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa 

Lakers 4-1 Start | Areas To Improve | Impactful Role Players | Western Conference Shakeup

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