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

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…

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

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 Re…

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

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…

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

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 target…

Lakers Season Expectations | Who Has to Earn Their Spot? | Kushner/Iger $30B Plan | Raj Chipalu

The Lakers are heading into the 2026-27 NBA season with plenty of expectations — and plenty of questions. On today’s Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa, we’re joined by Raj Chipalu from Silver Screen & Roll to discuss what expectations should be for this Lakers team heading into the new season. We’ll break …

Lakers’ Biggest Questions & Risks | New Asst. GM Hired | Jeanie at NBA BOG Meetings | Trevor Lane

The Los Angeles Lakers have some major questions to answer before the 2026-27 NBA season begins. On today’s Lakers livestream, we break down the biggest risks of the Lakers’ offseason, the unanswered questions surrounding the roster, and the pressure on Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves heading into th…

Who’s the Odd Man Out? | Will Jeanie Stay Governor? | Guest: Khobi Price

Who is the Lakers’ odd man out? We’re breaking down the biggest questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers as they continue shaping their roster for the 2026-27 NBA season. We’ll dive into the Lakers’ ownership power struggle and what the changes at the top could mean for the franchise moving fo…

Clippers Pay the Price | Lakers Front Office Insight | Ziaire’s New Role

The Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA offseason are in focus as we break down the latest news, roster moves, trade possibilities and front-office decisions shaping the Western Conference. Keith Smith from Spotrac joins us this morning to provide his insight on the Lakers’ offseason outlook, salary-ca…

Lakers Plan B? | Kuminga’s Agent Speaks | ESPN Down on Lakers? | Blake Griffin on Bronny

The Los Angeles Lakers missed out on Jonathan Kuminga, so what’s next? On this morning’s Lakers livestream, we break down the Lakers’ Plan B and the potential moves Rob Pelinka could make to improve the roster around Luka Doncic. We’ll also dive into the latest on Jonathan Kuminga’s agent and his …

Lakers STILL Have a Power Forward Problem | What’s the Next Move? | Buss Family Drama

The Los Angeles Lakers have a big question to answer heading into the 2026-27 NBA season: Who will fill the power forward spot? With the Lakers’ offseason moves largely complete, we’re breaking down the roster, the remaining needs, and what Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick could do next. We’ll also discu…