The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a perfect 3-0 start to the 2026-27 NBA season! Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves are already making an impact as one of the NBA’s most exciting backcourts, but can the Lakers keep this momentum going?

On today’s Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa, Sammy Long joins as a guest to break down the Lakers’ hot start, Luka and Reaves’ impressive performances, and what the team still needs to address to become a legitimate NBA championship contender.

🏀 Lakers Start 3-0: What have we learned from the Lakers’ first three games, and how sustainable is their early-season success?

🔥 Luka Dončić & Austin Reaves: Are Luka and Reaves making a case to be the best backcourt in the NBA? How well are their games complementing each other?

📈 Lakers Role Players Stepping Up: Which supporting players are finding their roles, and how important will their contributions be throughout the regular season?

🤔 Lakers Backup Center Trade Targets: What is the cost of acquiring a reliable backup center? Should the Lakers explore the trade market, and what assets would they need to give up to improve their frontcourt depth?

We’re discussing the latest Los Angeles Lakers news, NBA analysis, potential trade targets, roster concerns, and the biggest questions facing the team early in the 2026-27 season.

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0:00 – Intro | Listener Comments

8:50 – Lakers off to a 3-0 start

15:00 – Are Luka/AR the best backcourt in the NBA?

24:17 – Listener comments

28:19 – Wallace Firm ad

31:07 – Guest: Sammy Long

33:20 – Sammy’s thoughts on Austin Reaves’ start to the season

36:44 – Lakers cost for a backup center revealed

45:52 – Listener comments

50:54 – Lakers ranked 5th in The Athletic’s Power Rankings

57:25 – Listener comments

59:42 – Harrah’s SoCal ad

1:00:50 – NBA News | Weekend Recap

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