Sammy Long and Eric Sklar fill in for Allen Sliwa on Hoops Talk to break down the latest Los Angeles Lakers and NBA news. They discuss whether it's time for the Lakers to move on from Jonathan Kuminga and explore alternative trade and free agent targets that could better fit the team's long-term plans.

They also examine the Lakers' new front office approach, praising the organization for prioritizing players who fit a specific system instead of chasing big-name stars. Sammy and Eric react to Magic Johnson's prediction that the Lakers could get off to a slow start due to the influx of new players and discuss whether those concerns are justified.

Plus, they break down the latest NBA championship odds now that free agency has settled, analyze how the league's contenders stack up entering the 2026-27 season, and react to Draymond Green's comments about LeBron James reportedly passing on the Golden State Warriors because of their postseason history.

Join Sammy Long and Eric Sklar for in-depth Lakers analysis, NBA trade rumors, free agency reactions, and everything you need to know heading into the new NBA season.

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0:00 – Intro | Sammy Long & Eric Sklar filling in for Allen

0:43 – Should the Lakers move on from Jonathan Kuminga?

10:30 – What are some alternative options the Lakers have besides Kuminga?

21:19 – Can Lakers expect anything from Adou Thiero or Cameron Carr

27:20 – Refreshing to see the Lakers go after the types of players they acquired

36:47 – Magic Johnson loves the new roster but predicts a slow start for the Lakers

43:47 – NBA Title Odds

49:46 – LeBron didn’t go to Golden State because of history vs. Warriors

1:03:09 – NBA News

Photo Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images + AP Photo/David Zalubowski + https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47990846/kings-f-deandre-hunter-season-left-eye-surgery + Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images 

Sammy Long and Eric Sklar fill in for Allen Sliwa on Hoops Talk to break down the latest Los Angeles Lakers and NBA news. They discuss whether it's time for the Lakers to move on from Jonathan Kuminga and explore alternative trade and free agent targets that could better fit the team's long-term plans.
They also examine the Lakers' new front office approach, praising the organization for prioritizing players who fit a specific system instead of chasing big-name stars. Sammy and Eric react to Magic Johnson's prediction that the Lakers could get off to a slow start due to the influx of new players and discuss whether those concerns are justified.
Plus, they break down the latest NBA championship odds now that free agency has settled, analyze how the league's contenders stack up entering the 2026-27 season, and react to Draymond Green's comments about LeBron James reportedly passing on the Golden State Warriors because of their postseason history.
Join Sammy Long and Eric Sklar for in-depth Lakers analysis, NBA trade rumors, free agency reactions, and everything you need to know heading into the new NBA season.
Follow Eric: @thedukeofsports on all platforms Follow Sammy: @sammy.long13 on IG &amp; @thesammylong on X(Twitter)
🏀 Join the Hoops Talk community and get exclusive perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiS_8yajk3EOOjh8GHKKz_A/join
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🐦 X: https://twitter.com/AllenSliwa 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allensliwa/">https://www.instagram.com/allensliwa/</a>
0:00 &ndash; Intro | Sammy Long &amp; Eric Sklar filling in for Allen
0:43 &ndash; Should the Lakers move on from Jonathan Kuminga?
10:30 &ndash; What are some alternative options the Lakers have besides Kuminga?
21:19 &ndash; Can Lakers expect anything from Adou Thiero or Cameron Carr
27:20 &ndash; Refreshing to see the Lakers go after the types of players they acquired
36:47 &ndash; Magic Johnson loves the new roster but predicts a slow start for the Lakers
43:47 &ndash; NBA Title Odds
49:46 &ndash; LeBron didn&rsquo;t go to Golden State because of history vs. Warriors
1:03:09 &ndash; NBA News
Photo Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images + AP Photo/David Zalubowski + https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47990846/kings-f-deandre-hunter-season-left-eye-surgery + Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images&nbsp;

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Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa 

Should Lakers Move On From Kuminga? | Magic Loves New Lakers | Draymond on LeBron

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