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Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers
Locked On Lakers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA. Hosts Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, who have covered the Purple and Gold since 2005 for media outlets including the LA Times, ESPN and The Athletic, offer traditional journalism, informal commentary, and offbeat humor to provide expert, local analysis. Locked On Lakers takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops…
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Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhy Is Walker Kessler's Rebounding Down?
Walker Kessler got off to an incredibly strong start for the Lakers, hitting all 12 of his shots in his first game, and blocking six shots in his second. But…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersNo Luka, but the Lakers Use Stiff Defense to Beat Clippers, 103-87
The Lakers were without Luka Dončić and Ziaire Williams on Wednesday at the Intuit Dome against the Clippers, he second night of their back-to-back set. The…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers Can't Get Stops, Lose 1st Game of Season Despite 41 From Luka Doncic
The Lakers lost their first game of the season, 136-129 to the Blazers at home, despite 41 from Luka Dončić, and 26 from Austin Reaves. For a game that…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersAustin Reaves Says the Lakers Are an Ego-Free Team (and No, That Wasn't a Swipe at LeBron)
The Lakers have an interesting test Tuesday night against Portland at the Crypt, but for the time being have enjoyed not just success on the court, but success…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Supporting Cast Has Been Excellent. Will it Continue?
The Lakers have started 3-0, and no question, much of that is due to the play of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, along with (Sunday notwithstanding) Walker…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Have Improved Their Depth, but Need a Backup Center, Like, Right Now...
The Lakers are 3-0, with a supporting cast that is providing considerably more dynamic play around its stars than last year's group. But there's a major…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Drops 52, Reaves 29, Lakers Overcome Slow Start and Beat Utah, 132-123
How would the Lakers react to a weird 2 pm start time in Salt Lake City against the Jazz? Poorly as it turns out. LA didn't really clock in until the top of…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers (Especially Luka) are Sloppy, but Still Beat the Clippers 125-117
It wasn't as aesthetically pleasing as Wednesday's Opening Night win against the Warriors, but did get the job done. Despite 21 turnovers as a team—including…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhy Walker Kessler's Debut Should be a Sign of Things to Come
Walker Kessler was historically good in his Lakers debut, making all 12 of his shots, including 10 dunks, and helping lead a second and third quarter push…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersCould Collin Sexton's Return Mean a Starting Lineup Change? Plus Is a 6-0 Start Coming for Lakers?
It seemed like Collin Sexton would make his Lakers debut in the opener on Wednesday, but alas he was given one more game to rest. Well, now he's completely off…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHow Luka Dončić Is Building a Strong Relationship With Lakers Fans (and Why it Will Last)
Wednesday's season opening win over the Warriors was notable for more than just the smack talk between Luka Dončić and Golden State rookie Yaxel Lendeborg…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers Roll Golden State in Season Opener: Luka, Kessler and Reaves All Shine
The opening game in the 2026-27 NBA season couldn't have gone any better for the Lakers, who need to get off to a good start with their completely revamped…
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Warriors-Lakers Preview! Who Guards Luka, Steph? Kessler's Impact? Yaxel X-Factor?
The Lakers' season kicks off tonight in a classic (if perhaps forced, post-LeBron?) matchup against the (very short-handed) Golden State Warriors. The punditry…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhy Lakers Fans Should Be Excited for This Year's Team (Despite Carr, Thiero Injuries)
It's Opening Night for the Lakers, who will be hosting the Warriors at Crypto.com Arena to kick things off. And it's a game they need to win, not just to get…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDalton Knecht's Release Closes an Ugly Chapter for LA... Plus, Collin Sexton Ready to Play?
The Lakers did what was widely expected on Monday as the NBA's roster cutdown day arrived. Dalton Knecht was released to get the Lakers down to 15 players…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDalton Knecht Waived as Disastrous Lakers Tenure Ends, Roster Down to 15
The Lakers had until this Monday (2 pm PT) to get their roster down from 16 players to 15. Reports persisted throughout the offseason, chronicling a desire to…
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NBA Season Preview: Ranking ALL 30 NBA Teams! Our Official 2026-27 Tier List
Who are the BEST and WORST teams in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season? With opening night just around the corner, Locked On NBA Daily reveals its…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Lack Cohesion at the End of the Preseason, and Need to Find Some Fast
Nobody expects the new-look Lakers, with so many moving parts, to be operating like a well-oiled machine at the end of one preseason. That said, it's pretty…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersBig Three Play, Redick (Potentially) Previews Starting Lineup, Lakers Lose Preseason Finale
The Lakers finally got the Big Three on the floor together Friday in their preseason finale (a 121-106 loss) against the Nuggets, and the results were…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersReport: Could the Lakers Trade for Jericho Sims Before the Start of the Season?
The Lakers are trying to get the roster down to 15 players, and at the least, seem to be exploring ways to do it that don't involve straight-up cutting Dalton…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWill Luka, Reaves and Kessler Finally Play Together? Plus, the Lakers and the NBA's GM Survey
The Lakers may finally have the band, or at least the band members that matter the most, on the floor for preseason play Friday night. Thursday in El Segundo…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHow Will the Lakers Get Down to 15? Why Holes at the Back of the Roster Are Important
The Lakers have a little less than a week to get their roster down to 15 players. Rob Pelinka has noted that they have been, and still are, looking to make a…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersAre the Lakers Desperate to Win Now? ESPN Says They Should Be...
The Lakers are always in a win-now posture, though win-now doesn't always mean exactly the same thing from year to year. ESPN has an interesting story up…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersAre the Lakers Taking Full Advantage of Training Camp and Preseason Games?
Luka Doncic sat out of Tuesday's preseason loss to the Warriors in Las Vegas. Not because of any reported injury, even a minor one, but just for what JJ Redick…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWalker Kessler Impresses in Debut, Austin Reaves Scores 28 in 25 Minutes in Lakers Preseason Loss
Lakers fans have been waiting a while to see Walker Kessler in purple and gold following the massive offseason sign and trade that brought the giant center to…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhat Is the Biggest Need for the Lakers? Starting Forward? Backup Center? Another Guard?
The Lakers look like a team that should be pretty good, and have some balance and coherence to the roster construction. But everyone also knows the Lakers are…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersJJ Redick Has Not Settled on Five Starters. Who Are (or Should Be) the Top Candidates?
The Lakers entered the preseason with two starting spots theoretically up for grabs. (Though most people think one of those spots was always Quentin Grimes's…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersTime to Get Nervous About Collin Sexton? What Should the Lakers Do if He Misses Significant Time?
So there seems to be some reasonable optimism that Walker Kessler will be back on the floor soon, where he can make his Lakers debut. But what about Collin…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWalker Kessler Getting Closer to Playing... How Do the Lakers Handle the Minutes Where He Sits?
The Lakers have had some highlights this preseason, but one massive absence—literally and figuratively—has undercut some of the optimism. Walker Kessler jammed…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić Talks New Teammates, Lakers Potential, Takes Blame for Last Season's Injury
Luka Dončić is a tough nut to crack. He's not a basketball and global celebrity, but even more than a decade into his professional career is uncomfortable with…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Scores 23, Mamu 19, Reaves Has 8 Assists, Lakers Hang On for Win vs. Sacramento
The Lakers still are waiting for the preseason debut of Walker Kessler, who sat out a third game with an injured finger. (FWIW, he in a halftime interview said…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Vs. the Western Conference, With Guest Mike Trudell!
For Monday's big show, we talked with Lakers sideline reporter (and new Substacker) Mike Trudell about the big questions surrounding the team this year. What…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWho Starts for the Lakers? Best Offseason Signing? Big Questions With Mike Trudell!
The Lakers play their third preseason game of the very, very young season Thursday night, but already some signs are shining through, giving glimpses of what…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersNo Luka, Reaves, Kessler, Williams, Sexton or Thybulle... No Surprise, Lakers Lose to Warriors
In Monday's preseason opener, the Lakers were short a few important players, but still managed to put together a top shelf effort to beat Sacramento. One night…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDid Lakers PRESEASON OPENER REVEAL Vanderbilt, Knecht, Hardy ALREADY OUT OF ROTATION?
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky PHOTO CREDIT: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers Impress on Defense, Luka Drops 21 as Lakers Roll Kings in Preseason Opener
Well, that went about as well as you could ask. Luka Dončić dropped an easy breasy 21 points, the Lakers shot the lights out in the first half especially, and…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers Talk Player Development: It's Not Just About Cam Carr and Adou Thiero
The Lakers have a lot of needs going forward, and not a lot of ways to meet them. Not much draft capital, limited cap flexibility, and so on. So it's critical…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers Vs. Kings, Preseason Game 1: What to Watch fIor, and Get Excited About
It's been a while in coming, but the new-look Lakers are going to play a game on Monday. Preseason Game 1, up in Sacramento. JJ Redick hasn't made it totally…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersCan Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr Break Into JJ Redick's Rotation?
The Lakers have talked about using what they believe is increased depth, and people wonder if that means perhaps even expanding the normal 9-10 man rotation…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWill JJ Redick Choose to Run a Deeper Rotation With the New Look Lakers?
The Lakers have a significantly different roster this season than last. That everyone knows. How it'll get used is an open question. Plenty of people think the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersJJ Redick Discusses Growth as Lakers Coach, no longer Fueled by "Inner-anger."
At Wednesday's practice, JJ Redick got a little reflective, looking back on his early days as Lakers head coach. He noted that while the confidence he could do…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Are Forging an Early Identity on Both Sides of the Ball
It's early, less than a week in. But listen to JJ Redick and the rest of the Lakers, and it's clear they're working hard to forge a real identify on both sides…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhat Should JJ Redick's Rotation Look Like, From Starters to Reserves? Listeners Weigh In...
JJ Redick has some decisions to make, not just with the starting lineup -- while he says that only three of the five spots are settled (if we have to tell you…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWalker Kessler Says the Lakers Are Going to Have a "Nasty" Defense... In a Good Way
Two days into the Lakers season, one thing is clear: Walker Kessler is an extremely optimistic young man who believes in the inherent awesomeness of his…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWill Walker Kessler Be a Game-Changer Defensively? His Teammates Say Yes...
The Lakers have arguably the most elite offensive force in basketball in Luka Doncic, and that without question provides them a certain level of confidence…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersMedia Day! The Lakers Kick Off 2026-27 With Confidence and Purpose
The new-look Lakers made their season debut Monday with Media Day, and it definitely felt like the start of a new era. Lotsof new players, changing roles and…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersMedia Day! The Lakers Kick Off the Season Truly as Luka Dončić's Team
Media Day! It's the first day of school, NBA style. And for the Lakers, it's truly a new era, as Luka Donćić opens the season as the sole superstar voice on…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersRob Pelinka and JJ Redick Meet the Media: Key Takeaways
The season officially kicks off on Monday, with Lakers Media Day. It unofficially kicked off Thursday, when Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick met the media. They…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDoes Austin Reaves Have More Pressure on Him This Season Than Any Other Laker?
Austin Reaves signed a massive contract this offseason, moving him from one of the great bargains in the NBA to ... something else. And based on the results of…
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BONUS! NBA TOP 100 Rankings: 21-30 (With Andy Kamenetzky)! LeBron, Flagg, and Jalen(s)!
It's the Locked On NBA Top 100 player rankings! Today, Wes, Matt, Haize and Andy come together to rank players 21-30. Will LeBron James continue to slide? Does…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersIs Walker Kessler a Top 75 Player in the NBA? ESPN Thinks Yes.
The Lakers made a bold push to acquire Walker Kessler in a summertime sign and trade with the Jazz, giving up the rest of their first round draft capital and a…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersCan Austin Reaves Make an All-NBA Team? Can Redick Get Coach of the Year Votes?
The Lakers aren't necessarily expected to contend for a title this season, but Luka Dončić is still one of the favorites for MVP. Which is a testament to both…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWill New Lakers Ownership Prioritize Money and Profit Over Winning Basketball?
A LOT of eyebrows went up among Lakers fans heading into the weekend when news of an investor presentation created by the Josh Kushner/Bob Iger ownership group…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhich Lakers Have a Real Shot at Postseason Awards? Luka for MVP? Kessler for All-Defense?
Preseason odds for postseason awards don't necessarily say everything about a team's chances, but they can be instructive. So for the Lakers, who aren't…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHow Well Are the Lakers Set Up for the Future? Breaking Down ESPN's Future Rankings...
Every year, ESPN breaks out its Future Rankings, looking at the prospects every team in the league has going forward, based on things like roster quality…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersAdam Silver Weighs In on Mark Walter, Lakers Ownership, Plus Did the Lakers Catch a Cap Break?
Tuesday at the NBA's league meetings, Adam Silver spoke to the media for the first time since dropping Adam's Silver Hammer on Steve Ballmer and the Clippers…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Continue Hiring in the Basketball Department. Plus, Where do They Fit Out West?
Last week, the big news for the Lakers was an assistant GM, but the team didn't stop there. On Friday, the squad also filled out the sports science staff…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersIs Ziaire Williams Ready for a Big Role with the Lakers? Plus, How LA Dodged a Bullet
Ziaire Williams gave a little more insight in to the trip he and the rest of his teammates, speaking to Sports Illustrated. While the Lakers played some ball…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhat Bobbleheads Say About Lakers Culture Going Forward... Plus, Expectations for Walker Kessler!
The Lakers are giving away a lot of bobbleheads this season. Like, a lot. Both for established stars like Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, and fan favorites from…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Hire Eric Amsler as Assistant GM... Are More Front Office Hires Coming?
Good news out of El Segundo on Wednesday. The Lakers reportedly have hired (now former) Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as another assistant general manager…