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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 Lakers
The Buss Family to Sell Controlling Interest In the Lakers to Dodgers Owner Mark Walter for $10B
It's an end of an era. The Lakers will no longer have controlling ownership of the franchise held by the Buss family. What started in 1979 ended on Wednesday…
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Are the Lakers Already Priced Out of the Free Agent Center Market?
There was no real expectation that the Lakers could make a play for Houston center Steven Adams. The Rockets didn't want him to get away, and certainly…
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NBA Mock Draft Picks 1-6: Dallas Mavericks land Cooper Flagg, Spurs select Dylan Harper
Locked On’s five episode NBA Mock Draft is here. For every episode of the 2025 Locked On NBA Mock Draft search Locked On NBA Draft wherever you get your…
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Grizzlies Trade Desmond Bane for Multiple Firsts. Could Lakers get Same for Austin Reaves?
Sunday began with the NBA's first blockbuster move of the offseason, as the Memphis Grizzlies sent guard Desmond Bane to Orlando for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope…
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Dorian Finney-Smith Undergoes Ankle Surgery, Plus... a Lonzo Ball-Lakers Return?
One of the quiet underperformances of the playoffs for the Lakers was forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who essentially disappeared in five against the…
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Luka Dončić Keeps Posting Workout Videos. Why Lakers Fans Should be Psyched!
Every offseason, Luka Dončić is subject to criticisms about his level of fitness. This offseason brings plenty of that, but in a new context. This is the first…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersCould the Lakers Get a Veteran Center? Brook Lopez? Steven Adams? Clint Capela?
Tuesday, we talked a lot about the possibility—remote as it may be—that the Lakers could acquire Utah's Walker Kessler. It's a long shot first because there's…
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Jazz Expected to Listen to Offers for Walker Kessler. Could the Lakers Make a deal?
The Lakers badly need a center. Everyone knows it. Walker Kessler is a very good young pivot who rebounds, can catch a lob and has fantastic defensive metrics…
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Will the Lakers have to Pay Extra in Trade as "Punishment" for getting Luka?
The Lakers have some work to do this summer to improve the team enough to realistically compete for a title, but multiple reports indicate that might not be so…
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Chris Paul to LA, Again? Plus, NBA Finals Game 1 Highlighted Lakers Weaknesses
Many tried to sell this NBA Finals between Oklahoma City and Indiana as a clunker. Two small market teams without the league's biggest stars (even though it…
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How Can JJ Redick Build a Long Career With the Lakers? Plus, New All-Star Game Format!
The NBA has become a wasteland for coaches over the last few months. This week, the Knicks canned Tom Thibodeau, despite just having made the Eastern…
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How Luka Dončić's Extension Timeline Affects Lakers Offseason Plans.
Basically every Lakers fan knows that Luka Dončić is eligible for a contract extension this offseason. Everyone knows that the Lakers will give Luka whatever…
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Rotation Role on the Lakers for Bronny James? Plus, Could LeBron Fix Playoff Officiating?
The Lakers will be looking to upgrade their talent any way they can going into next, year, and will have to get pretty creative about it. One source of…
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Do the Lakers and the Knicks Have Similar Problems With Roster Construction?
The NBA Finals are here, and the mediasphere seems unsure of what to do with a series that doesn't include big cities or the most name brand stars. Still, a…
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The Lakers Can Add Talent This Offseason. Or Depth. But Can They Add Both?
There are a lot of ways teams are building winners around the NBA right now. One of the big topics of conversation is depth. Oklahoma City is already in the…
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Can The Lakers Create an Identity Around Luka Dončić? Plus A MASSIVE (FAKE) TRADE
After a season of upheaval, Lakers need to figure out how to create an identity heading into next year. The good news is that Rob Pelinka and Co. don't have to…
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Report: LeBron James to Pick Up 2026 Player Option. What Does It Means for Lakers Offseason?
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, LeBron James plans to pick up his player option for 2026, worth about $52.5 mil. While Shams noted there's still time for…
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Skinny Luka? Dončić Looking Good in Photos. Plus, Austin Reaves' Agent Weighs in on Rumors
Last week, early reports of Luka Dončić dedicating himself more seriously to fitness were giving Lakers fans some encouragement. This weekend, things looked…
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Is Luka Dončić Already Focused More on Conditioning? Plus, Lessons for the Lakers.
There is virtually no limit to the level of scrutiny Luka Dončić is set to receive this summer around his fitness. So when anyone says anything on the subject…
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LeBron Finishes 6th In MVP Voting! Plus, the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Foul Debate.
LeBron James is now the oldest player in NBA history to garner MVP votes. Wednesday, when the league announced the results, not surprisingly Shai…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDoes Dalton Knecht Have More Value to the Lakers or as a Trade Piece?
The NBA announced its All Rookie squads, and (not surprisingly) Dalton Knecht wasn't among the 10 honored first year players. To his credit, Knecht was…
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NBA Squad Show: Conference Finals are set to COLLIDE as New NBA Era changes championship landscape
NBA Squad Show: Conference Finals are set to COLLIDE as New NBA Era changes championship landscape Can the Oklahoma City Thunder overcome the Minnesota…
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Is a "Foundational Piece" the Only Option for Lakers in an Austin Reaves Trade?
There was a lot of feedback to Monday's show running down the league's (mostly) starting centers and judging whether they qualify as a "foundational piece,"…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhat Centers are Good Enough to Make it Worth Trading Austin Reaves?
The Lakers, it is reported, would trade Austin Reaves for a "foundational piece." That doesn't have to be a center, necessarily, but certainly the five is LA's…
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The Lakers Have Good (and Bad) Reasons to Not Trade Austin Reaves. Plus, Jakob Poeltl a Center Target?
The Austin Reaves Conversation is definitely a real thing. In his Thursday newsletter, Dan Woike of the LA Times relays how the Lakers are looking at things…
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What Assets Do the Lakers Have To Build Around Luka Dončić This Summer?
The assignment for Rob Pelinka is clear: Build a winning roster around Luka Dončić. In the short term, that (likely) includes LeBron James. In the long run, it…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersTatum's Injury Shakes Up the NBA Offseason, Plus LeBron's Place as an All-Time Laker
Lakers fans love wallowing in the misery of the Celtics, but even Lakers fans don't wish for this sort of thing. Monday in Game 4 against the Knicks, Boston…
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How the NBA Draft Lottery Impacts the Lakers: Mavs Gets #1 Pick, Spurs #2
The Lakers weren't part of Monday's NBA Draft Lottery, but they were definitely impacted by it. An already challenging Western Conference is set to get even…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersIs It Time for the Lakers to Trade Austin Reaves?
The Lakers have a lot of thinking to do this offseason about how to improve the roster. In theory, the idea would be to fill in areas of need—starting with…
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How Should the Lakers Build Around Luka Dončić? Plus, LeBron Discusses His Future
Most people assume that LeBron James will be back for another season—at least—but nobody actually knows for sure at this point. And that apparently includes…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Future Laker? (Spoiler Alert: It's Highly Unlikely)
The rumors are already percolating! Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks superstar, NBA champion, is thought to, perhaps, be on the trade block. And, of course, should…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersRob Pelinka Gets Votes for Executive of the Year. Are You Feeling More Confident In Him?
JJ Redick finished sixth in Coach of the Year voting, and now the guy who hired him matched it in Executive of the Year voting. Lakers GM Rob Pelinka had his…
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NBA Squad Show: Cavs Injuries Mount, Warriors-Wolves Odds, Playoff Predictions
The Locked on NBA Squad show brings together hosts from across the network to discuss the latest NBA playoff developments. In this episode, they analyze the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersAre Lakers Fans Ready for the LeBron Era to End in LA? Plus, a Horrible Trade Idea!
Monday, we broke down the potential options in front of the Lakers and LeBron James this summer. He's expected to return to the team, but the "how" of it all…
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LeBron James Has Decisions to Make With His Contract. What's Best for the Lakers?
We learned heading into the weekend that even if the Lakers managed to push through Game 5 and extend their series with Minnesota, they'd likely finish…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersRob Pelinka Says the Lakers Will Be Aggressive Reshaping the Roster for Next Year
With 2024-25 Lakers season officially in the books—earlier than most expected—GM Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick met the media Thursday in El Segundo…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers Eliminated by Timberwolves, Dominated by Gobert in 103-96 Game 5 Loss
A postseason that began with so much optimism ended far, far faster than virtually anyone expected.The Lakers lose Game 5 to the Wolves Wednesday at the Crypt…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLAKERS POSTCAST Wolves END Lakers Season in 5
Rudy Gobert had 27 points and 24 rebounds, and former Laker Julius Randle added 23 as the Minnesota Timberwolves closed out their best of seven series with the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Know Game 5 Vs. Minnesota Is Like Game 7, With No Room for Error
Wednesday is technically Game 5, but for the Lakers, it's Game 7, 1.0. Win, and they get another chance at another Game 7 on Friday, in Minnesota. Tuesday in…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersIs JJ Redick Getting Outcoached in the Playoffs? What's Next for the Lakers and Game 5?
24 hours (or so) later, the conversation hasn't died down. Did JJ Redick cost the Lakers Game 4 by not making a single substitution in the second half? If…
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Lakers Lose Game 4, 116-113. Heartbreak and Controversies as Lakers Blow 4th Quarter Lead
As a matter of sports entertainment, Sunday's 116-113 loss to Minnesota in Game 4 of this first round series was unquestionably top notch. But for Lakers fans…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLAKERS POSTCAST: Wolves Come Back to take 3-1 Series Lead over Lakers
Anthony Edwards scored 43 points and former Laker Julius Randle added 25 as the Minnesota Timberwolves took three games to one series advantage, beating the…
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LeBron Scores 38, But Turnovers/Luka's Illness Doom Lakers, Lose 116-104 to Wolves
The Lakers turned the ball over 19 times, leading to 28 Minnesota points. They took 13 fewer shots than the Wolves. Luka Dončić had a stomach virus, and the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLAKERS POSTCAST: Lakers LOSE GAME 3 Swing Game 116-104
Jaden McDaniels scored 30 points and Anthony Edwards chipped in with 29 as the Minnesota Timberwolves took game three of their best-of-seven series against the…
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Are the Wolves (Somewhat) Vulnerable at Home? Can the Lakers Generate More Offense?
The Lakers face a stiff test tonight in Minnesota, where the Wolves (and their fans) host Game 3. Minnesota has been a very solid home team. The Lakers have…
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Can the Lakers Keep Their Momentum on the Road? Is Everyone Too Focused on Rudy Gobert?
The eye test said the Lakers did a lot of things better in Game 2 than in Game 1 (beyond just winning the game). The difference in physicality was particularly…
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Luka Dončić (31/12/9) Leads Lakers to Hard Fought Game 2 Win Over Timberwolves
It wasn't easy, it wasn't pretty, but it was enough to get the job done. With their backs against the wall, the Lakers needed a victory, in whatever form they…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLAKERS POSTCAST: Lakers EVEN SERIES with Game 2 win over Wolves
Luka Dončić had 31 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists while LeBron James added 21 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists as the Los Angeles Lakers evened…
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NBA West Squad: Lakers offense stalls, will JJ Redick Make DRASTIC Changes?
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In Game 2, the Lakers Know They Need to Step Up and Play Physically
Monday in El Segundo, the Lakers were undo no illusion about the stakes in tonight's Game 2 against Minnesota at the Crypt. To a man, it was called a must win…
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Game 2: The Lakers Need More From Austin Reaves, Better Execution as a Team
There was a lot that didn't work for the Lakers in Saturday's Game 1 against Minnesota. For starters, the Lakers simply lacked the needed physicality and…
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Lakers Lose Game 1, 117-95. Offense Struggles Despite 37 Points from Luka Dončić
After the first quarter, it was all downhill for the Lakers. Minnesota controlled the offensive glass, getting too many second chance points. They hit too many…
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Lakers Hammered In Game 1, 117-95. INSTANT REACTION!
Things looked good for a quarter... and then the roof caved in. Saturday's 117-95 loss in Game 1 was a full menu of everything that felt concerning for the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLAKERS POSTCAST T-Wolves Turn the Tables on the Lakers in GAME 1
Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points, Anthony Edwards had 22, and Naz Reid added 23 off the bench as the Minnesota Timberwolves took Game 1 of their playoff…
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Lakers Players Want Energy From Lakers Fans. Plus, Can the Lakers Exploit Rudy Gobert?
At practice Thursday in El Segundo, Dorian Finney-Smith made it very clear that the Lakers as a team are looking forward to opening the playoffs on their home…
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Lakers, Rob Pelinka Agree to Extension (That's More than Just a "Luka Dončić" Reward).
Friday, the Lakers announced that the team and Rob Pelinka have agreed to a contract extension that includes a promotion to President of Basketball Operations…
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Can the Wolves Guard Luka Dončić? Can LA Stop Anthony Edwards? Previewing Lakers vs. Minnesota
Very, very few folks are picking the Timberwolves to win this first round series with the Lakers. In fact, it's hard to find anyone picking Minnesota. So are…
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Will JJ Redick's Inexperience Hurt the Lakers Against the Timberwolves?
JJ Redick has, on balance, not performed like a rookie coach this season. There have been some slow adjustments, the periodically odd choices for his…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersNBA West Squad: Western Conference CHAOS! Matchups and Upsets
The NBA West Squad Show brings together hosts from various Locked On podcasts to discuss the Western Conference playoffs. They debate the Nuggets' chances…
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Strong signs That Should Give the Lakers Confidence Vs. Timberwolves.
The Lakers open up what will surely be a challenging first round series against Minnesota on Saturday evening at the Crypt. And while a lot of advanced numbers…