Join Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa with special guest Sammy Long for the latest Los Angeles Lakers news, analysis, and NBA discussion as the Lakers face a crucial final roster decision ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. We'll break down the biggest takeaways from Lakers preseason action, the latest ESPN and The Athletic NBA power rankings, and the growing pains facing the Lakers' Big 3.

🏀 Today's Lakers & NBA Topics:

- Lakers Final Roster Decision: Who will make the final 15-man roster, and who could be on the way out?
-Lakers Preseason Takeaways: Biggest surprises, standout performances, concerns, and lessons from the preseason.
- ESPN NBA Power Rankings: Where do the Lakers rank heading into the 2026-27 NBA season?
- The Athletic NBA Power Rankings: How do the Lakers stack up against the NBA's top championship contenders?
- Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves & the Lakers' Big 3: Can the Lakers' core develop chemistry, overcome early growing pains, and compete for an NBA championship?
- Lakers Opening Night Outlook: What needs to improve before the Lakers begin their regular-season campaign?

Can the Lakers get off to a strong start, or will roster uncertainty and chemistry issues slow them down? Allen Sliwa and guest Sammy Long discuss the biggest questions surrounding the Lakers, their championship aspirations, and the competition across the NBA.

Join the conversation and share your Lakers predictions, roster decisions, and NBA power rankings in the live chat!

Subscribe for more **Lakers news, Lakers trade rumors, NBA analysis, preseason breakdowns, roster updates, and daily basketball discussion** on Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa.

#Lakers #LakeShow #NBANews

0:00 – Intro | Listener comments

7:59 – Final roster deadline today | Lakers continue making trade calls

16:15 – Listener comments

18:05 – Guest: Sammy Long

19:39 – What does Sammy think happens with the final roster cut?

22:00 – Is GG Jackson an option for the Lakers?

30:47 – Takeaways from the Lakers’ preseason

33:23 – What’s exciting/concerning about Walker Kessler

39:46 – Other preseason takeaways | Who should be the starting 5?

44:20 – Where do Lakers rank in the West?

49:15 – Listener comments

52:12 – Wallace Firm ad

53:50 – ESPN/Athletic Power Rankings

59:22 – Listener comments

1:00:56 – Growing pains for the Lakers Big 3

1:02:49 – Harrah’s SoCal ad

1:05:07 – NBA News | Weekend Recap

Photo Credit: https://www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1h35l8z/dalton_knecht_despite_the_loss_6_threes_led_the/?rdt=64751 + https://www.threads.com/@nbagleague/post/Dd42_l_oCtT/welcome-to-the-lake-show-jaden-hardy-will-rock-the-purple-gold-for-year-in-the/ + https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rookie/2023/10/13/grizzlies-gg-jackson-preseason-stats/71170725007/

Join Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa with special guest Sammy Long for the latest Los Angeles Lakers news, analysis, and NBA discussion as the Lakers face a crucial final roster decision ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. We'll break down the biggest takeaways from Lakers preseason action, the latest ESPN and The Athletic NBA power rankings, and the growing pains facing the Lakers' Big 3.
🏀 Today's Lakers &amp; NBA Topics:
- Lakers Final Roster Decision: Who will make the final 15-man roster, and who could be on the way out? -Lakers Preseason Takeaways: Biggest surprises, standout performances, concerns, and lessons from the preseason. - ESPN NBA Power Rankings: Where do the Lakers rank heading into the 2026-27 NBA season? - The Athletic NBA Power Rankings: How do the Lakers stack up against the NBA's top championship contenders? - Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves &amp; the Lakers' Big 3: Can the Lakers' core develop chemistry, overcome early growing pains, and compete for an NBA championship? - Lakers Opening Night Outlook: What needs to improve before the Lakers begin their regular-season campaign?
Can the Lakers get off to a strong start, or will roster uncertainty and chemistry issues slow them down? Allen Sliwa and guest Sammy Long discuss the biggest questions surrounding the Lakers, their championship aspirations, and the competition across the NBA.
Join the conversation and share your Lakers predictions, roster decisions, and NBA power rankings in the live chat!
Subscribe for more **Lakers news, Lakers trade rumors, NBA analysis, preseason breakdowns, roster updates, and daily basketball discussion** on Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa.
#Lakers #LakeShow #NBANews
0:00 &ndash; Intro | Listener comments
7:59 &ndash; Final roster deadline today | Lakers continue making trade calls
16:15 &ndash; Listener comments
18:05 &ndash; Guest: Sammy Long
19:39 &ndash; What does Sammy think happens with the final roster cut?
22:00 &ndash; Is GG Jackson an option for the Lakers?
30:47 &ndash; Takeaways from the Lakers&rsquo; preseason
33:23 &ndash; What&rsquo;s exciting/concerning about Walker Kessler
39:46 &ndash; Other preseason takeaways | Who should be the starting 5?
44:20 &ndash; Where do Lakers rank in the West?
49:15 &ndash; Listener comments
52:12 &ndash; Wallace Firm ad
53:50 &ndash; ESPN/Athletic Power Rankings
59:22 &ndash; Listener comments
1:00:56 &ndash; Growing pains for the Lakers Big 3
1:02:49 &ndash; Harrah&rsquo;s SoCal ad
1:05:07 &ndash; NBA News | Weekend Recap
Photo Credit: https://www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1h35l8z/dalton_knecht_despite_the_loss_6_threes_led_the/?rdt=64751 + https://www.threads.com/@nbagleague/post/Dd42_l_oCtT/welcome-to-the-lake-show-jaden-hardy-will-rock-the-purple-gold-for-year-in-the/ + https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rookie/2023/10/13/grizzlies-gg-jackson-preseason-stats/71170725007/

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Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa 

Lakers Roster Deadline Today | Preseason: Good, Bad & Ugly | Big 3 Growing Pains?

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