Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa
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The Los Angeles Lakers close out the 2026 NBA preseason with a 121-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets, but there are plenty of storylines heading into opening night! For the first time this preseason, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler share the floor together, giving Lakers fans an important look at JJ Redick's lineup and how the pieces might fit during the 2026-27 NBA season. Denver controls much of the game behind Nikola ...
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing big questions as they look to compete for an NBA championship!
🏀 Are the Lakers exploring potential trades to improve their roster? Can this team realistically compete for a title, and who should be in the starting lineup?
Join us for an in-depth discussion with Jovan Buha as we break down the latest Lakers trade rumors, championship aspirations, roster decisions, and starting lineup questions ahe...
Join Allen Sliwa for Hoops Talk as we break down the latest Los Angeles Lakers news, preseason takeaways, and expectations for the 2026-27 NBA season with Khobi Price!
The Lakers have high expectations heading into the new season, but can Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and the rest of the roster compete with the Western Conference's best? We discuss the latest Lakers projections, JJ Redick's challenge for new center Walker Kessler, an...
The Los Angeles Lakers fall to the Golden State Warriors 101-89 in NBA preseason action after blowing a 20-point lead and committing 30 turnovers! Despite the loss, there were plenty of positives for the Lakers. Walker Kessler impressed in his Lakers debut, finishing with 11 points, 9 rebounds and a +15 in just 16 minutes. Austin Reaves led the way with 28 points and 7 assists in only 25 minutes, continuing to show why he'll be suc...
Join Allen Sliwa for Hoops Talk as we discuss the latest Los Angeles Lakers preseason concerns heading into the 2026-27 NBA season! What have the Lakers shown us so far, when will Walker Kessler make his preseason debut, and which role player will be the most important to the team's success?
🏀 Today's Topics:
- Lakers Preseason Concerns: What are the biggest questions surrounding the Lakers after their preseason performances?
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Join Allen Sliwa for Hoops Talk with Trevor Lane as we break down the latest Los Angeles Lakers news, Luka Dončić’s fit with the roster, team chemistry, and the latest Buss family drama!
🏀 Lakers Roster Built for Luka Dončić?
🏀 How Much Does Walker Kessler Have To Prove?
🏀 How Much Does Austin Reaves Have To Prove?
🏀 How Long Will It Take the Lakers to Build Chemistry?
🏀 Can Luka and the Lakers Contend for an NBA Champio...
The Los Angeles Lakers continue their 2026 NBA preseason against the Sacramento Kings, and there are plenty of positives to take away!
Sandro Mamukelashvili continues to impress and looks like a strong addition to the Lakers' rotation. Austin Reaves makes his preseason debut, dishing out 8 assists, while Luka Doncic looks like Luka, showing why he's one of the best players in the NBA.
We break down the Lakers' performance, the chem...
The Lakers were blown out by the Golden State Warriors, raising even more questions about this Lakers roster heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. What did we learn from the loss, and what is the Lakers’ realistic ceiling this season?
Join us as we break down the Lakers vs. Warriors matchup, including Mamu’s performance and what he could bring to the Lakers, the team’s biggest strengths and weaknesses, and whether ...
Join Sammy Long & Eric Sklar for Hoops Talk as the Los Angeles Lakers continue preseason action following their win over the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers are 1-0 in preseason, but the focus is shifting to roster competition, lineup battles and whether this team still needs another piece before the regular season begins.
• Lakers preseason takeaways after the win over the Kings
• Camp competition heating up as players battle ...
The Los Angeles Lakers opened the preseason with an impressive performance against the Sacramento Kings, showing great energy, effort and plenty of encouraging signs. Final Score, 127-103 We break down what stood out from the Lakers’ first preseason game, the early chemistry, JJ Redick’s rotations and which players made the biggest impression. It’s only preseason, but there was a lot to like from the Lakers in the...
Join Allen Sliwa for Hoops Talk as the Lakers enter a season with massive expectations and a clear “prove it” mentality.
The Lakers are officially entering the Luka Dončić era, but is this the season Luka faces real championship pressure in Los Angeles? With the expectations rising around Luka, Austin Reaves and the rest of the Lakers roster, what would a successful 2026-27 season actually look like?
Plus, what’s ...
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 competit...
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 embrac...
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 expectation...
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 Re...
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 down the biggest questions surrounding the Lakers, including who will win the power forward battle during tra...
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 the new season.
Trevor Lane from Lakers Nation joins us for the latest Lakers news, rumors and analysis, including the hiring ...
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 forward. Plus, what is Walker Kessler’s path to success in Los Angeles, and how can the Lakers maximize his i...
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-cap situation, roster construction and potential moves heading into the new NBA season.
The LA Clippers have been punished — wh...
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 free agency process, including what happened behind the scenes and why the Lakers ultimately missed out.
Pl...
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