Join Allen Sliwa for Hoops Talk as we discuss the latest Los Angeles Lakers preseason concerns heading into the 2026-27 NBA season! What have the Lakers shown us so far, when will Walker Kessler make his preseason debut, and which role player will be the most important to the team's success?

🏀 Today's Topics:

- Lakers Preseason Concerns: What are the biggest questions surrounding the Lakers after their preseason performances?
- Walker Kessler's Debut: When will the Lakers' new starting center take the floor, and what will his impact be on the team's defense, rebounding, and interior presence?
- Lakers' Most Important Role Player: Which supporting player will be crucial to the Lakers' success alongside Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves?
- Lakers Defense & Team Chemistry: Are the Lakers showing signs of becoming a stronger defensive team, and how is the roster coming together before opening night?
- 2026-27 Lakers Outlook: What do the preseason performances tell us about the Lakers' potential in a competitive Western Conference?

Join the live chat and share your thoughts! What concerns you most about the Lakers, how important will Walker Kessler be this season, and which role player needs to step up for Los Angeles to compete?

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0:00 – Intro | Listener comments

8:04 – Preseason concerns so far

17:40 – Lakers starting lineup is still not set

20:11 – Listener comments

23:26 – When will Walker Kessler make his debut for the Lakers?

30:28 – Wallace Firm ad

31:30 – Listener comments

33:28 – Luka’s regret from last year & motivation for this year

43:17 – Listener comments

48:03 – Most important player after the Luka/Austin/Kessler

51:46 – Listener comments

53:00 – JJ Redick on the NBA’s new anti-tanking rules

57:00 – NBA News | Weekend Recap

1:01:53 – Listener comments

Photo Credit: https://x.com/NBA/status/2104726748328079435 + Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images + https://x.com/nbagleague/status/2107842432809546136 +
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Join Allen Sliwa for Hoops Talk as we discuss the latest Los Angeles Lakers preseason concerns heading into the 2026-27 NBA season! What have the Lakers shown us so far, when will Walker Kessler make his preseason debut, and which role player will be the most important to the team's success?
🏀 Today's Topics:
- Lakers Preseason Concerns: What are the biggest questions surrounding the Lakers after their preseason performances? - Walker Kessler's Debut: When will the Lakers' new starting center take the floor, and what will his impact be on the team's defense, rebounding, and interior presence? - Lakers' Most Important Role Player: Which supporting player will be crucial to the Lakers' success alongside Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves? - Lakers Defense &amp; Team Chemistry: Are the Lakers showing signs of becoming a stronger defensive team, and how is the roster coming together before opening night? - 2026-27 Lakers Outlook: What do the preseason performances tell us about the Lakers' potential in a competitive Western Conference?
Join the live chat and share your thoughts! What concerns you most about the Lakers, how important will Walker Kessler be this season, and which role player needs to step up for Los Angeles to compete?
Subscribe for more Lakers news, Los Angeles Lakers analysis, NBA preseason reactions, roster updates, and daily basketball discussion on Hoops Talk.
#Lakers #LakeShow #NBA
0:00 &ndash; Intro | Listener comments
8:04 &ndash; Preseason concerns so far
17:40 &ndash; Lakers starting lineup is still not set
20:11 &ndash; Listener comments
23:26 &ndash; When will Walker Kessler make his debut for the Lakers?
30:28 &ndash; Wallace Firm ad
31:30 &ndash; Listener comments
33:28 &ndash; Luka&rsquo;s regret from last year &amp; motivation for this year
43:17 &ndash; Listener comments
48:03 &ndash; Most important player after the Luka/Austin/Kessler
51:46 &ndash; Listener comments
53:00 &ndash; JJ Redick on the NBA&rsquo;s new anti-tanking rules
57:00 &ndash; NBA News | Weekend Recap
1:01:53 &ndash; Listener comments
Photo Credit: https://x.com/NBA/status/2104726748328079435 + Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images + https://x.com/nbagleague/status/2107842432809546136 + https://lakersdaily.com/austin-reaves-names-2-defensive-standouts-at-lakers-training-camp/

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Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa 

Lakers Preseason Concerns | Kessler's Debut? | Most Important Role Player?

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