Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell

We start the show after watching the Knicks take Game 2 of the NBA Finals to lead the series vs San Antonio 2-0. Michael Funches joins Andy Kamenetzky to talk about the opportunities the Spurs have been missing in these first 2 games. They discuss Karl-Anthony Townes and Victor Wembanyama. Andy talks about how KAT has been unbelievable this series. The NBA discussion continues with talk about Aust...

Andy and Geeter look back at the anniversary of Kobe Bryant and Shaq's iconic alley-oop against Portland in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. The guys revisit Game 1 of the NBA Finals, reflect on how long it's been since the Knicks last won a championship, and debate who fans really want to see win the series. They also discuss whether the Spurs are ready to take over the league or if the K...

Hour 2 Morales joins Beto and Trudell. Trudell talks about how his sons are just now noticing their hair and what to do with it. And also tells a story about the only time he ever lost his voice -- the day before his wedding. Morales gives a real time update on his blood pressure and health issues. Trudell jumps in about his back issues. The guys then get into speaking about Myles Garrett and the...

HOUR 1 Beto and Trudell talk about the Knicks-Spurs Game 1 that just ended. Trudell gets into how much he wants the Knicks to win the series. Beto loves that Trudell is actually getting to talk like a sports fan. Beto is also keeping an eye on Otani during the Dodgers game and gives real time updates. Trudell tells an unbelievable story about the In-N-Out drive-thru. Learn more about your ad choic...

Mike Trudell came up with a Top 50 Greatest Moments in Lakers History, so Geeter reacted to the list. Trudell had a lot of "curveballs" in his Top 10. Trudell's top choice for his top moment in Lakers History might be the most obvious choice. Plus, calls on the Top 50 and Lakers offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another new face joins Lakers Talk as Spectrum's Chris McGee guest host with our own Mike Trudell. Chris is ready to apologize to the San Antonio Spurs for not thinking they are "ready." Then, Spectrum's Allie Clifton called to to talk about her role with Amazon, the NBA Finals and speculation on where LeBron could land next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Hour 2 started with Mike Trudell loving that Luka Doncic was named first team All-NBA, even though he missed games due to injuries. Then, newest ESPN NBA reporter Ben Golliver about his impressions so far of the NBA playoffs and what he thinks the Lakers should do in the offseason. Plus, Trudell thinks LeBron James is a better scorer than Kevin Durant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Mike Trudell started the show with immediate reaction to the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Then, Trudell had an interesting theory on why head coaches on "glamour franchises" don't usually win end of season awards. Plus, a very special guest in R&B singer Montell Jordan joined the show to talk about his love for the "Showtim...

What do the Lakers have to do to get up to OKC's and San Antonio's level? Mike Trudell opened the 2nd hour of Lakers Talk answering the question. Then, our own Mychal Thompson came on to talk about his "wanna-be child" Victor Wembanyama and the Lakers' potential offseason moves. Plus, what if OKC gave up their assets for Giannis should they lose the WCF to the Thunder? Trudell doesn't think so. An...

The show started off with Mike Trudell reacting to the instant classic that was Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then, Trudell had a little game for Producer Funches and DeAndre involving "3 point shooting Lakers." Also, our own Jorge Sedano called in live from Oklahoma City to talk about the WCF and the Lakers' offseason. Plus, a...

Hour 2 started with the question: Should Austin Reaves play this series?  Andy thinks if he's close to 90%, than he should.  Then, Locked On Rockets Jackson Gatlin called to give the Houston perspective on the Lakers/Rockets and what he thinks of KD's injury.  Also, if Austin isn't too far behind from being back on the court, where is Luka?  The crew wondered.  Plus, "Crunch Time" with the most ov...

The Houston Rockets finally got a win against the Lakers in their 1st Round series, so Andy looked back on Game 4 on how the Lakers lost.   Plus, Andy thinks "too many turnovers" is what cost the Lakers' sweep vs the Rockets.  The Volume's Jason Timpf called in to give his thoughts on Lakers/Rockets.  Also, Jacob Emrani called in to say if he thinks the Lakers can close out the Houston Rockets in...

Hour 2 started with Andy predicting what happens in Game 2 and the rest of the Lakers/Rockets series. To help Andy preview Game 2 and an injury update on Kevin Durant was The Athletic's Will Guillory. Plus, the crew wondered how much Kevin Durant can contribute if he can play. Also, "Crunch Time" with thoughts on the Warriors' and Clippers' offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the Lakers going up 1-0 over the Houston Rockets by winning Game 1. How did they win Game 1? Andy thinks guys weren't "standing around" like we been used to seeing them do in the regular season. "Buha's Block" Host Jovan Buha called in to talk more about the Lakers/Rockets series and when he expects Austin Reaves/Luka Doncic to come back. Plus, Jacob Em...

What should we expect from LeBron in this 1st Round vs the Houston Rockets?  Andy thinks LeBron is under "no pressure."  Plus, Khobi Price from the California Post called in to talked about what he foresees for the Lakers/Rockets series and what the Lakers have to do to win the series. Also, the crew agreed that DeAndre Ayton needs to step up HUGE if the Lakers have a chance against the Houston Ro...

Andy Kamenetzky broke down how the 1st Round Matchup could go against the Houston Rockets.  With Luka and Austin still out, who should be the starters going into the series? Andy had an idea. Then, Jackson Gaitlin from "Locked On Rockets" came on to talk about how the Rockets are approaching this series vs the Lakers and what to expect from Kevin Durant.  Also, an update on Luka's and Austin's inj...

Luka Doncic is reportedly flying to Spain to get treatment on his injury to try to come back sooner, maybe even the 1st or 2nd Round of the Playoffs, so Andy and the crew wondered if this is the best course of action for Luka. Also, calls on JJ Redick's job status. Then, Andy talked about the Summer in how the Lakers can approach trying to resign LeBron. Plus, "Crunch Time" with a guess where the...

Andy Kamenetzky started the first hour reacting to how JJ Redick was "blowing up" at certain players in the loss in their 2nd game against the OKC Thunder in less than a week. To talk more about "Angry JJ" and how the Lakers can overcome the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves was SB Nation's Harrison Faigen. Then, Andy had a update on the injury status of Marcus Smart. Learn more about your...

Hour 2 had A-Kam looking at all the recent milestones that not only has Luka Doncic has achieved but Rui Hachimura and JJ Redick. To help Andy preview 2 games vs the Oklahoma City Thunder in less than a week is "Locked On Thunder" host Rylan Stiles. Plus, Andy gets Producer D's thoughts on the Lakers recent run and what he expects with the OKC games. Then, "Crunch Time" with Hall Of Fame talk. Lea...

Andy Kamenetzky started off the show loving the way the Lakers played in their win against the Cleveland Cavs. Plus, Luka Doncic is putting up astronomically stats, so many, Andy had to take a whole segment to just read them all off. To talk more about the win vs the Cavs and Luka's 4 weeks was LA Times' Mirjam Swanson. Then, an update on Marcus Smart's injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Hour 2 had Andy loving the way LeBron sort of "reinvented" himself in during the win streak. To talk more about LeBron's "reinvention" and how he thinks the rest of the regular season will play out is Lakers Nation's Daniel Starkland. Then, Marvel has a "What If" series of comics and cartoons, what if the Lakers had a "What If?" Andy and Producer Funch took a deep dive. Plus, "Crunch Time" with th...

Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the Lakers finally getting a loss after a 9-game win streak that ended vs the Detroit Pistons. Also, even though they loss to the Pistons, Andy was very encouraged in the way the team played when they are down in the game. To talk more about the end of the win streak and what to expect the rest of the regular season was "Silver Screen And Roll's" Raj Ch...

In Hour 2, Andy looked at how DeAndre Ayton can be ineffective for 3 and a half quarters and all of a sudden, makes key plays late in games during this win streak by the Lakers. To talk more about the Lakers' upcoming game vs the Miami Heat and about Bam Adebayo's 83 point game was "Locked On Heat" and "Locked On NBA" was Wes Goldberg. Plus, how much do you believe in the Lakers making a deep play...

Andy Kamenetzky started off the show reacting to the Lakers win' in Houston vs the Rockets in which the style of the game shouldn't have had the Lakers' winning the game. Also, Andy was very encouraged seeing the Lakers keep their "composure" during the last couple weeks in wins vs good teams. To help Andy react to the first game against Houston and preview the next game vs Houston was Jackson Gai...

Hour 2 had Andy breaking down the next 8 games as the Lakers will be playing lots of "playoff teams" and Andy thinks we should know a lot about the team by the end of March. Then, does LeBron still make the Lakers better? A-Kam tried to answer the question. And, "Crunch Time" with talk on the Atlanta Hawks' now cancelled "Magic City" night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...