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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 LakersLuka Dončić Reportedly Excited About Kessler, Lakers Still Looking to Add (Maybe Rui?)
The Lakers want to make fans happy, they always like the good vibes that come with approval from the media. But the person they really need to make happy?…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersAre the Lakers Better With the Revamped Roster Than They Were Before?
Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton. These are the big names we know will be on the roster next year after a flurry of…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersKessler, Grimes, Sexton and Mamukelashvili: Good Moves to Revamp the Lakers Roster?
Tuesday's opening to NBA free agency was boring. Wednesday was poppin'. The Lakers got off to a fast start, coming to terms with Utah center Walker Kessler on…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersREPORT! Lakers TRADE FOR Walker Kessler, Will SIGN Grimes, Sexton, Mamukelashvili
It took a minute, but once things shook loose the Lakers VERY quickly reshaped their roster for the Luka Dončić era. The massive piece of business…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersFree Agency Day 1: The Lakers Pitch Kessler and Duren, Connected to Grimes, Mamu
The Lakers started the day by losing LeBron James. That was, and remains, the biggest news of the day. And how this ends remains to be seen. There's still a…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersReports: LeBron James Will Leave the Lakers, Play Elsewhere in '26-'27. What's Next?
The marriage of convenience is no longer convenient. LeBron James informed the Lakers Tuesday that he'll be playing next season, but not for them, according to…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersJalen Duren and Walker Kessler are Taking Meetings. Do the Lakers Have a Shot?
The market for restricted free agents is starting to heat up a little, and it starts with meetings! Both Walker Kessler and Jalen Duren are at least testing…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersCameron Carr Shines at Introductory Press Conference, Plus the Latest in Free Agency and Trades
In the long term, winning your first big press conference doesn't really win you much, but it was still a great introduction for Cameron Carr last week to the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersNBA Free Agency Is Coming Fast... Are the Lakers Getting Squeezed Already?
Free agency is coming fast, and while the rumor mill is spinning on overdrive, the Lakers seem to be more on the periphery of things. Now that doesn't…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Are Hunting for a Center. Any Progress? Plus... Managing LeBron's Deal
The Lakers are believed to be looking for a frontline center to pair with Luka Dončić. For that matter, they're reportedly interested in changing up most of…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersScouting Report: Cameron Carr... Did the Lakers Get a Steal With the 24th Pick?
The NBA is percolating, with free agency kicking off next week. But for the Lakers, there is still a ton of interest in the guy they selected -- and actually…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDid the Lakers Make a Good Decision With Austin Reaves? Would LeBron Request a Sign-and-Trade?
More reaction from the news that Austin Reaves and the Lakers came to an agreement Wednestday that'll keep him in LA for the long term. Final terms, 4 years…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersReport: Austin Reaves to Sign 4 Year, $185 Million Contract With Lakers
On Tuesday, the Lakers gave fans a lot to cheer about, moving up a spot to draft hyper-athletic, sweet-shooting guard Cameron Carr out of Baylor. That was…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers Trade Up, Draft Baylor Guard Cameron Carr With 24th Pick
A lot of folks were expecting some zig, but the Lakers definitely delivered some zag. And after sending some cash to James Dolan's New York Knicks to bump up…
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BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers To Get Cameron Carr in Trade with New York Knicks
The Los Angeles Lakers received Baylor guard Cameron Carr from the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHas the Market Been Set for Austin Reaves? What Will the Lakers Do With Rui Hachimura?
The Lakers have some hard choices to make as they try and put a winning team around Luka Doncic, and one of the biggest is how to bring back Austin Reaves…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDid Big Promises to Luka Put the Lakers on the Clock? Plus, Giannis Traded!!!
The NBA Draft is Tuesday, and the Lakers will certainly have some big choices to make, whether they trade the pick or use it. And Tuesday also is a reminder of…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersMore Draft Talk: Should the Lakers Target Best Fit, or Best Talent? Plus, Sleepers and Front office Issues.
In Monday's big episode with NBA/Lakers Draft expert Mike Garcia, we covered a lot of ground, including where things stand in the front office, how the Lakers…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDraft Preview with Mike Garcia: Who's the Best Fit at 25? What Should the Lakers Look For?
In Monday's big show, we cover a ton of ground with Draft expert Mike Garcia (@canyondriver), a huge favorite among Lakers fans for his incredible…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWho Should the Lakers Select With the 25th Pick in Tuesday's NBA Draft?
There's a lot of pressure on the Lakers to improve this offseason, and that process begins in earnest on Tuesday with the NBA Draft. The Lakers have the 25th…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić Says This Offseason Is Critical. Plus... Is LeBron Bringing Kevin Love?
The Lakers have been pumping the importance of this offseason for a while, in part (one might argue) because they hoped to change the subject after a series of…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersIs Walker Kessler Clashing With the Jazz? Would That Open the Door for the Lakers?
The Lakers have been linked to Jazz center Walker Kessler in one way or another for a couple of seasons. None of it made a lot of sense, given that Kessler is…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe 10 Most Impactful Lakers Moments of the Last 10 Years
The Locked On Podcast Network is Celebrating it's 10th birthday, and to kick things off, we're bringing you our list of the 10 most impactful moments of the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersAre Other NBA Teams Preparing to Make Big Offers to Austin Reaves?
It's generally believed that the Lakers want to bring back Austin Reaves, which is great because Austin Reavess wants to come back to the Lakers. And no…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhat Can the Lakers Learn From the Knicks Winning an NBA Title?
The Knicks have knocked off the Spurs, putting an exclamation point for the ages on the 2025-26 NBA season. And with the conclusion of the year, it's time for…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersCan the Lakers Build the Team Now, While the Front Office Is Under Construction?
The Lakers are simultaneously trying to build next year's team, and the franchise long term. On Friday's big show, we spoke with Khobi Price of the California…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersIs the Lakers Front Office Ready for the Offseason? Who's Doing What?
The Lakers are simultaneously undertaking two projects that have some overlap in the Venn Diagram, but aren't entirely aligned. First, they have to think about…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersA Stunning Game 4 Comeback in New York, and an Intriguing Hypothetical Sign and Trade
Well that was insane. Down by as much as 29 points, the New York Knicks capped off one of the greatest comebacks in modern sports history, pulling ahead for…
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Projecting the Lakers Offseason: What Kind of Risks are Good Risks?
The Lakers have a lot of work to do this offseason, and as today's guest Raj Chipalu of Lakers Today notes, they're going to need to compress what normally is…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhat Does the Ideal Lakers Offseason Look Like? Guest, Raj Chipalu!
The Lakers have a million different directions they can go this offseason, even without having tons of tradable contracts or massive amounts of draft capital…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersMitchell Robinson Linked to Lakers. Better Backup than Jaxson Hayes?
The Lakers have to figure out what their priorities are this offseason, because they may very well have to choose between different needs. Is it the wing? More…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersKarl-Anthony Towns, Austin Reaves, and the Challenge of Being the 2nd Best Player
Karl-Anthony Towns is having a moment. After years of being seen in some circles as not quite good enough to be a critical piece on a winning team, KAT has had…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhat if Austin Reaves Wants the Max? Could the Lakers Lose Reaves AND LeBron James?
For much of the year, the expectation was that LeBron James wouldn't be back next season, but Austin Reaves would. Then the vibes (and the results) shifted…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDo the Lakers Really Want LeBron Back? Can They Really Afford to Let Him Go?
The Lakers are in a bind. It doesn't seem like they are clamoring for LeBron James to return... but they also may not be able to afford to let him go. James…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersShould Lakers Keep Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard? Is Trading for Isaiah Joe an Option?
A look at the Lakers' potential free agents Marcus Smart (player option) and Luke Kennard (unrestricted free agent). Smart proved to be an indispensable…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersMore Potential Lakers Trade Targets: Could Christian Braun be a Smart Gamble?
Hey, the NBA Finals are here, and we react to Game 1, including shout outs to some well-liked former Lakers. And from there, it's a continuation of Wednesday's…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersTrey Murphy III? Herb Jones? Jalen Suggs? Who Could the Lakers Target in a Trade?
The Lakers could try to improve the roster this offseason primarily through free agency, which is a path they've certainly hyped up but also might not yield…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersAre the Lakers Better off if Deandre Ayton Picks Up or Declines His Player Option?
The Lakers would like to upgrade at center. That much has been made pretty clear. Certainly Lakers fans would like to see the same thing. The complicating…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersCan the Lakers Keep LeBron and Reaves and Still Upgrade the Roster?
The Lakers are trying to build a team around Luka Dončić that can push the Spurs and Thunder at the top of the conference next year. The Lakers are trying to…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHow Much Money Is Too Much Money for Austin Reaves?
The Lakers have some hard choices to make this summer. And while the idea of bringing back Austin Reaves isn't necessarily one of them -- unless a better…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhat the Western Conference Finals Can Teach the Lakers This Summer
The Lakers have a challenging offseason coming, nobody doubts that. But did the just-finished Western Conference Finals provide any type of guide for how they…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHow the NBA's New Lottery and Anti-Tanking Rules Impact the Lakers
The NBA put out its long-awaited rules designed to curb tanking through lottery reform. The rules are a little complicated, and include provisions that not…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersMailbag! Could Pelinka's Best Move be to Kick the Can Down the Road, Again? Is Kawhi an Option?
The Lakers have a lot of work to do this offseason, and have neither a great range of tools at their disposal, nor a great group of free agents who might be…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersPeyton Watson? Tari Eason? Robert Williams III? What Players Should the Lakers Chase?
The Lakers have to figure out how to resign their own key free agents, starting with Austin Reaves and (probably) LeBron James, and moving on to (probably) Rui…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersJJ Redick Gets Some Coach of the Year Love... Did He Improve in Year 2?
On Tuesday, JJ Redick got three third place votes for NBA Coach of the Year, which is actually a couple fewer than he received in his first season as Lakers…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDoes LeBron-to-Cleveland Become a Bigger Possibility after Cavs are Swept?
While the Lakers are still probably the most likely landing spot for LeBron James this summer, there are other franchises that certainly make sense as a…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers Make Big Addition to Basketball Operations, Luka Makes 1st Team All-NBA
The Lakers under new owner Mark Walter have promised to make significant additions to the organization, especially on the basketball operations side. That…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHow Much Should the Lakers Pay for Free Agents (Including Their Own)?
It's a thin free agent year, this everyone knows. And unfortunately, two of the best among current free agents are their own (LeBron James, Rui Hachimura…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLeBron James Looks Ahead to the Summer, Calls This Season a Success
LeBon James spoke with Steve Nash for ther Mind the Game podcast on Thursday, and needelss to say it was of great interest to the Lakers and their fans. A…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Athletic's Player Tiers Show the Lakers Don't Have Enough Top Level Players
The Western Conference Finals are, understandably, creating angst around the league, including among Lakers fans. Why? Because pretty much everyone is watching…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHow Mark Walter Plans to Modernize the Lakers, and How Rob Pelinka Might React
Perhaps the most significant difference between this offseason and the last half-decade of offseason isn't the pressure to improve -- although that's a pretty…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersCan the Lakers Make Real (and Needed) Improvement at Center?
Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes were, in the aggregate, more good than bad over the course of this season, at least relative to what they were being paid. But…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersRich Paul Says LeBron is Generating Interest from Contenders. Why That's Good for the Lakers
The arc of LeBron James with the Lakers over the last nine months or so has been quite interesting, from the moment he picked up his option but neither side…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHow Can the Lakers Close the Gap Between Them, San Antonio and Oklahoma City?
The Lakers -- and every other team in the West and the NBA more broadly -- have a problem. As we all saw in Game 1 of the Conference Finals Monday between the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Need to Figure Out What to Do With Jarred Vanderbilt
So Dillon Brooks -- yes, that Dillon Brooks -- put Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt into the news cycle when he volunteered Vando when asked by a Twitch…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić Finishes 4th in MVP Voting... Plus, Why Rui Hachimura Is a Complex Problem for the Lakers
Luka Dončić finished fourth in Sunday's release of MVP voting. This was always the most likely outcome, once Luka was hurt before the end of the year, and the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersGiannis to LA Rumors Are Surfacing Again... Does He Makes Sense for the Lakers?
Well, you know summer is here because reports of the Lakers and Giannis are already out there. A report from Dan Woike and Sam Amick at The Athletic noted that…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWill LeBron Play Hardball With the Lakers? Why His $ Is About Much More than LeBron
It's a reflection of LeBron's still-strong influence on the league that four days into the offseason for the Lakers, the "will James return" discourse is…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHow Do You Feel About Austin Reaves After the Playoffs? Ok With a Big Payday?
From the moment he returned to the lineup in this year's playoffs, Austin Reaves was squarely in the spotlight. The results were a mixed bag. Reaves struggled…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersIs There Still Tension Between LeBron James and the Lakers? What Happens Next?
The Lakers are at yet another crossroads with LeBron James, and even as it seems like the interests of the franchise and the interests of its former franchise…