Lakers Media Day is here as the Los Angeles Lakers officially begin preparations for the 2026-27 NBA season. Join Allen Sliwa for Hoops Talk as he breaks down the biggest Lakers Media Day storylines, including expectations for Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler, the battle for the fourth and fifth starting spots, and which young players could earn minutes this season.

Topics include:
• Lakers Media Day and expectations for the 2026-27 NBA season
• Expectations for Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves & Walker Kessler
• Who will emerge as the Lakers' fourth and fifth starters?
• Adou Thiero & Cameron Carr competing for minutes
• Lakers rotation and roster questions entering training camp
• How JJ Redick could utilize the revamped Lakers roster

What should Lakers fans expect from this team heading into the new season? Tune in for the latest Lakers news, analysis and roster discussion.

0:00 – Intro | Listener comments

8:13 – It’s now Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves’ team

15:35 – Listener comments on Luka/Austin duo

23:50 – Luka says he won’t rest until he wins a championship for the Lakers

28:23 – Kessler’s route to the Lakers | How will he impact Lakers?

39:25 – Listener comments on Walker Kessler

46:04 – JJ Redick expects Lakers training camp to be highly competitive

52:45 – What opportunities will there be for Adou Thiero & Cameron Carr this year?

57:50 – Lakers got the 12th best odds to win the NBA Championship

59:45 – Byron Scott says Lakers had the most overrated offseason this summer

1:01:56 – Lakers Media Day is today

1:03:35 – NBA News | Listener comments

Photo Credit: reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1sa31gm/with_back_to_back_50_win_seasons_under_his_belt/ + https://lakersdaily.com/walker-kessler-jumps-25-spots-in-espn-rankings-after-lakers-move/  + Luke Hales/Getty Images  + https://www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1kc2i0h/walker_kessler_is_the_answer_to_our_problems/ 

Lakers Media Day is here as the Los Angeles Lakers officially begin preparations for the 2026-27 NBA season. Join Allen Sliwa for Hoops Talk as he breaks down the biggest Lakers Media Day storylines, including expectations for Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler, the battle for the fourth and fifth starting spots, and which young players could earn minutes this season.
Topics include: &bull; Lakers Media Day and expectations for the 2026-27 NBA season &bull; Expectations for Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves &amp; Walker Kessler &bull; Who will emerge as the Lakers' fourth and fifth starters? &bull; Adou Thiero &amp; Cameron Carr competing for minutes &bull; Lakers rotation and roster questions entering training camp &bull; How JJ Redick could utilize the revamped Lakers roster
What should Lakers fans expect from this team heading into the new season? Tune in for the latest Lakers news, analysis and roster discussion.
0:00 &ndash; Intro | Listener comments
8:13 &ndash; It&rsquo;s now Luka Doncic &amp; Austin Reaves&rsquo; team
15:35 &ndash; Listener comments on Luka/Austin duo
23:50 &ndash; Luka says he won&rsquo;t rest until he wins a championship for the Lakers
28:23 &ndash; Kessler&rsquo;s route to the Lakers | How will he impact Lakers?
39:25 &ndash; Listener comments on Walker Kessler
46:04 &ndash; JJ Redick expects Lakers training camp to be highly competitive
52:45 &ndash; What opportunities will there be for Adou Thiero &amp; Cameron Carr this year?
57:50 &ndash; Lakers got the 12th best odds to win the NBA Championship
59:45 &ndash; Byron Scott says Lakers had the most overrated offseason this summer
1:01:56 &ndash; Lakers Media Day is today
1:03:35 &ndash; NBA News | Listener comments
Photo Credit: reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1sa31gm/with_back_to_back_50_win_seasons_under_his_belt/ + https://lakersdaily.com/walker-kessler-jumps-25-spots-in-espn-rankings-after-lakers-move/ &nbsp;+ Luke Hales/Getty Images &nbsp;+ https://www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1kc2i0h/walker_kessler_is_the_answer_to_our_problems/&nbsp;

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 

Luka & Reaves’ Team? | Kessler’s Path to LA | Starting Lineup Battle | Will Thiero & Carr Play?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/98a2599f-cd9b-4f2a-9be4-b22c00e585f2/clips/85270e43-29bc-4d08-bd1f-b4d300f1ff5a/transcript

Join Allen Sliwa for Hoops Talk as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season. We dive into JJ Redick entering his third season as Lakers head coach, the team’s focus on establishing a defensive identity, and the competition between Dalton Knecht and Jaden Hardy for a key roster role.

Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times joins the show to discuss the latest Lakers news, training camp storylines, roster competition, JJ Redick, and what to expect from the Lakers heading into the regular season.

Topics include:
• JJ Redick entering his 3rd season with the Lakers
• Lakers working to establish a defensive identity
• Dalton Knecht vs. Jaden Hardy
• Lakers roster and rotation competition
• Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times on the Lakers
• 2026-27 Lakers season expectations

0:00 – Intro | Listener comments

7:46 – JJ Redick heading into his 3rd year as head coach

15:45 – Guest: Brad Turner – LA Times

17:30 – Brad talks about the Lakers being sold while he was on vacation

19:39 – When does Brad expect the Lakers sale to be official?

25:35 – Brad’s thoughts on JJ Redick entering his 3rd year as head coach

30:57 – Should the Lakers have made a stronger push to keep LeBron?

33:25 – How do the Lakers consolidate their roster & Dalton Knecht’s future

38:26 – Do the Lakers need another center or a power forward?

40:25 – What is the Lakers defensive identity going to be?

43:20 – Brad is looking forward to watching 2 specific players

45:00 – Who is making the new hires in the Lakers front office right now?

47:40 – Ziaire Williams talking about the Lakers wing defenders

50:00 – Listener comments

52:42 – More on the Lakers final roster spot coming down to Knecht vs. Hardy

55:42 – Lakers hire new PA announcer Derrin Horton

56:52 – NBA News | Listener comments

Photo Credit: https://montezzallen313.wordpress.com/2014/04/30/qa-with-former-lakers-beat-writer-brad-turner/ + Juan Ocampo/NBAE/Getty Images  + https://www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1h35l8z/dalton_knecht_despite_the_loss_6_threes_led_the/

Join Allen Sliwa for Hoops Talk as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season. We dive into JJ Redick entering his third season as Lakers head coach, the team&rsquo;s focus on establishing a defensive identity, and the competition between Dalton Knecht and Jaden Hardy for a key roster role.
Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times joins the show to discuss the latest Lakers news, training camp storylines, roster competition, JJ Redick, and what to expect from the Lakers heading into the regular season.
Topics include: &bull; JJ Redick entering his 3rd season with the Lakers &bull; Lakers working to establish a defensive identity &bull; Dalton Knecht vs. Jaden Hardy &bull; Lakers roster and rotation competition &bull; Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times on the Lakers &bull; 2026-27 Lakers season expectations
0:00 &ndash; Intro | Listener comments
7:46 &ndash; JJ Redick heading into his 3rd year as head coach
15:45 &ndash; Guest: Brad Turner &ndash; LA Times
17:30 &ndash; Brad talks about the Lakers being sold while he was on vacation
19:39 &ndash; When does Brad expect the Lakers sale to be official?
25:35 &ndash; Brad&rsquo;s thoughts on JJ Redick entering his 3rd year as head coach
30:57 &ndash; Should the Lakers have made a stronger push to keep LeBron?
33:25 &ndash; How do the Lakers consolidate their roster &amp; Dalton Knecht&rsquo;s future
38:26 &ndash; Do the Lakers need another center or a power forward?
40:25 &ndash; What is the Lakers defensive identity going to be?
43:20 &ndash; Brad is looking forward to watching 2 specific players
45:00 &ndash; Who is making the new hires in the Lakers front office right now?
47:40 &ndash; Ziaire Williams talking about the Lakers wing defenders
50:00 &ndash; Listener comments
52:42 &ndash; More on the Lakers final roster spot coming down to Knecht vs. Hardy
55:42 &ndash; Lakers hire new PA announcer Derrin Horton
56:52 &ndash; NBA News | Listener comments
Photo Credit: https://montezzallen313.wordpress.com/2014/04/30/qa-with-former-lakers-beat-writer-brad-turner/ + Juan Ocampo/NBAE/Getty Images &nbsp;+ https://www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1h35l8z/dalton_knecht_despite_the_loss_6_threes_led_the/

Has JJ Redick Proven Himself? | Knecht's Future? | Lakers’ Defensive Identity | Brad Turner

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Join Allen Sliwa for Hoops Talk as the Lakers get ready for training camp and the 2026-27 NBA season. Walker Kessler discusses the pressure and expectations that come with joining the Lakers, while Luka Dončić lays out his goals heading into the new season.

Allen also breaks down whether Austin Reaves can establish himself as the Lakers’ No. 2 option alongside Luka, plus the competition throughout the roster as players embrace the battle for starting roles and playing time.

Topics include:
• Walker Kessler talks pressure and expectations
• Luka Dončić’s goals for the 2026-27 season
• Can Austin Reaves become the Lakers’ No. 2 option?
• Players embracing training camp competition
• Lakers starting lineup competition
• JJ Redick’s expectations for training camp
• Lakers roster, roles and expectations heading into the new season

0:00 – Intro | Listener comments

7:50 – Walker Kessler addressed the pressure on him

14:32 – Listener comments

15:45 – Guest: Sammy Long

17:45 – What is Sammy most looking forward to with Walker Kessler?

25:26 – How should the Lakers use Adou Thiero & Cameron Carr this season?

29:45 – Lakers are starting this season with a clean slate

34:05 – Can Austin Reaves be a #2 on a championship team?

47:50 – JJ Redick addressed the starting lineup competition after 1st practice

58:35 – NBA News | Listener comments

Photo Credit: Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images + Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images

Join Allen Sliwa for Hoops Talk as the Lakers get ready for training camp and the 2026-27 NBA season. Walker Kessler discusses the pressure and expectations that come with joining the Lakers, while Luka Dončić lays out his goals heading into the new season.
Allen also breaks down whether Austin Reaves can establish himself as the Lakers&rsquo; No. 2 option alongside Luka, plus the competition throughout the roster as players embrace the battle for starting roles and playing time.
Topics include: &bull; Walker Kessler talks pressure and expectations &bull; Luka Dončić&rsquo;s goals for the 2026-27 season &bull; Can Austin Reaves become the Lakers&rsquo; No. 2 option? &bull; Players embracing training camp competition &bull; Lakers starting lineup competition &bull; JJ Redick&rsquo;s expectations for training camp &bull; Lakers roster, roles and expectations heading into the new season
0:00 &ndash; Intro | Listener comments
7:50 &ndash; Walker Kessler addressed the pressure on him
14:32 &ndash; Listener comments
15:45 &ndash; Guest: Sammy Long
17:45 &ndash; What is Sammy most looking forward to with Walker Kessler?
25:26 &ndash; How should the Lakers use Adou Thiero &amp; Cameron Carr this season?
29:45 &ndash; Lakers are starting this season with a clean slate
34:05 &ndash; Can Austin Reaves be a #2 on a championship team?
47:50 &ndash; JJ Redick addressed the starting lineup competition after 1st practice
58:35 &ndash; NBA News | Listener comments
Photo Credit: Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images + Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images

Kessler Talks Pressure | Luka's Goals | Can Reaves Be #2? | Players Embracing Camp Competition

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Join Allen Sliwa for Hoops Talk as the Lakers prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season. Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick speak ahead of training camp, giving us plenty to discuss as Los Angeles prepares for the season around Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.

We’ll break down the Lakers’ top potential trade targets and the players who could become available during the 2026-27 season.

Eric Pincus joins the show to discuss his Bleacher Report article examining the Lakers’ top trade targets for the season, including potential players Los Angeles could pursue and how those moves could impact the roster.

Plus, we’ll react to ESPN’s Top 100 NBA Players rankings and discuss where the Lakers’ key players landed.

Topics Include:

* Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick speak ahead of training camp
* Lakers training camp expectations
* Eric Pincus on his Bleacher Report Lakers trade targets article
* Expectations for Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves & Walker Kessler
* ESPN Top 100 NBA Players
* 2026-27 Lakers season preview

Subscribe for more Lakers news, rumors, NBA analysis, and Lakers trade coverage.

0:00 – Intro

1:28 – Guest: Eric Pincus

5:03 – Lakers expectations are different than other teams

11:24 – The Lakers roster is still not complete

16:39 – The Lakers say they accomplished their 3 main goals this summer

24:12 – Eric’s top trade targets for the Lakers this season

40:20 – Allen’s expands on why he feels like the Lakers roster is incomplete

42:03 – Allen’s thoughts on being at the Pelinka/Redick press conference yesterday

47:27 – Listener comments

52:50 – ESPN Top 100 Player Rankings

57:44 – Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter passed away

1:02:09 – NBA News

1:04:00 – Marcus Smart said Lakers offer was “disrespectful”

1:05:24 – Changes to the channel

Join Allen Sliwa for Hoops Talk as the Lakers prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season. Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick speak ahead of training camp, giving us plenty to discuss as Los Angeles prepares for the season around Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.
We&rsquo;ll break down the Lakers&rsquo; top potential trade targets and the players who could become available during the 2026-27 season.
Eric Pincus joins the show to discuss his Bleacher Report article examining the Lakers&rsquo; top trade targets for the season, including potential players Los Angeles could pursue and how those moves could impact the roster.
Plus, we&rsquo;ll react to ESPN&rsquo;s Top 100 NBA Players rankings and discuss where the Lakers&rsquo; key players landed.
Topics Include:
* Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick speak ahead of training camp * Lakers training camp expectations * Eric Pincus on his Bleacher Report Lakers trade targets article * Expectations for Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves &amp; Walker Kessler * ESPN Top 100 NBA Players * 2026-27 Lakers season preview
Subscribe for more Lakers news, rumors, NBA analysis, and Lakers trade coverage.
0:00 &ndash; Intro
1:28 &ndash; Guest: Eric Pincus
5:03 &ndash; Lakers expectations are different than other teams
11:24 &ndash; The Lakers roster is still not complete
16:39 &ndash; The Lakers say they accomplished their 3 main goals this summer
24:12 &ndash; Eric&rsquo;s top trade targets for the Lakers this season
40:20 &ndash; Allen&rsquo;s expands on why he feels like the Lakers roster is incomplete
42:03 &ndash; Allen&rsquo;s thoughts on being at the Pelinka/Redick press conference yesterday
47:27 &ndash; Listener comments
52:50 &ndash; ESPN Top 100 Player Rankings
57:44 &ndash; Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter passed away
1:02:09 &ndash; NBA News
1:04:00 &ndash; Marcus Smart said Lakers offer was &ldquo;disrespectful&rdquo;
1:05:24 &ndash; Changes to the channel

Pelinka/Redick Speak | Top Trade Targets | ESPN's Top 100 Players | Eric Pincus

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Luka & Reaves’ Team? | Kessler’s Path to LA | Starting Lineup Battle | Will Thiero & Carr Play?

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