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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…
Episodes
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhy (Probably) Losing Reaves for the Playoffs Complicates the Offseason
In a perfect world, the Lakers would have had a chance to watch Luka Donćić and Austin Reaves work as the primary engines of a playoff offense before making…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLeBron Drops 30, Lakers Fight Hard but Lose in Dallas, 134-128
No Luka, no Reaves. No hope? For one game, at least -- or parts of one game -- the Lakers looked every bit like the lost cause most assume they are following…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersAustin Reaves Out Indefinitely With Grade II Oblique Strain, Playoffs In Doubt
Things just keep getting worse. On the heels of losing Luka Dončić likely for the postseason (unless the Lakers pull off a miracle or two) they learned…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić: Grade II Hamstring Strain, Likely to Miss 1st Round of Playoffs
The news is in, and it's not good. Luka Dončić has been diagnosed with a Grade II hamstring strain, and while the Lakers are only saying he's out the rest of…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersShould JJ Redick Have Pulled Luka Earlier vs. Thunder? Can Reaves and LeBron Carry the Lakers?
The big question from fans, beyond "How long will he be out?", was "Why was Luka Dončić even on the floor?" Because Luka was clearly fighting some discomfort…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDisaster: Luka Leaves With Hamstring Injury, Lakers Blown Out by Thunder 139-96
You know it's a bad night when the final score of a 45-point loss isn't the worst part. Or even close to it. The Lakers lost Luka Dončić to a hamstring injury…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWho Guards Shai? Can LA's Centers and Bench Step Up? What to Watch Vs. OKC
There's a ton to look forward to in Thursday's game against the Thunder in Oklahoma City. Thursday morning, we asked a lot of the big questions that could…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Vs. Shai, Lakers Vs. Thunder: Previewing Powerhouse Matchup Thursday in OKC
This one has something for everyone. MVP candidates going head to head? SGA and Luka mean "check." Top level teams playing at the top of their games? Check…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersMarcus Smart's Present and Future With the Lakers (Including Postseason Awards!))
The NBA announced this week that guard Marcus Smart is a finalist for the NBA's Twyman-Stokes Award that honors the league's best teammate. It's really hard to…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić Dominates Again, Scores 15,000th Career Point, Lakers Dismantle Cleveland 127-113
During three straight games against the bottom feeders of the NBA, the Lakers fluctuated between sloppy, professional and dominant, making Tuesday's game at…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHow Continuity Impacts the MVP Race, the Playoffs and the Lakers' Offseason
Monday, we talked about the MVP race, and whether Luka Dončić is getting a fair shake compared to the rest of the top candidates, or if the goalposts move more…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersNo Luka, No Problem: Lakers Take Care of Business Against the Wizards
The Lakers came into Monday's game against the visiting Wizards short both Luka Donćić (suspended) and Marcus Smart (ankle). In theory, it shouldn't have…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Luka Dončić MVP Discourse Is Heating Up, and Making People Angry!
It's always good news for Lakers fans when there's controversy over a member of the purple and gold perhaps not getting the love they deserve for major…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić Suspended, Marcus Smart Out vs. Wiz. Plus, Is Golden State a Viable Spot for LeBron?
There will be no give backs when it comes to this version of Luka's 16th tech. He is suspended and will miss Monday's game against the Wizards. This shouldn't…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersSluggish Lakers Pull Away From Brooklyn 116-99, but Luka Gets 16th Tech
They say the two hardest games of a long road trip are the last one, and the first one back home after it's done. The Lakers at the least proved the latter…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersIs JJ Redick Ready to be a Better Coach in the Playoffs This Year?
By most measurements, JJ Redick had a successful rookie season as a head coach. Especially when you consider it was his first time coaching players older than…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers5 Reasons the Lakers are Better Equipped for This Year's Playoffs
The Lakers had all sorts of momentum heading into last year's playoffs, seemingly at least, and plenty of pundits who thought they'd beat Minnesota in the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersJJ Redick Says the Lakers Will Push for Wins ... While Still Being Smart
The Lakers are in a very good position, with a decent lead over Denver and Minnesota for the third and fourth seeds in the West (critical, given they deliver…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić Drops 43, Lakers Beat Pacers, Finish Road Trip 5-1
The Lakers understood the assignment and while they may not have scored an A+++ in completing it, the work was plenty good. They raced out to a big first…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersNBPA Calls to Abolish 65-Game Rule... and Giannis Needs to Make a Choice
A few of the NBA's chronic headaches have been on fuller display this season than is typical. Starting with the problems associated with tanking, and now with…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhy It Might Actually Make Sense for the Lakers to Bring Back LeBron for One More Season
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Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhy Marcus Smart Is the Most Important Player on the Lakers (Not Named Luka, Austin or LeBron)
The Lakers played Monday without Marcus Smart, who is day to day with an ankle injury. They lost, and the win streak stopped at nine. Is Smart's absence the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers Fight but Lose in Detroit, Win Streak Ends at Nine
The Lakers tried, coming back from down by as much as 16 points Monday night in Detroit, but ultimately they couldn't keep the win streak alive. It dies at…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersAre the Lakers Good Vibes About More Than Just Winning?
Six weeks ago, it was a different conversation. But now? The vibes around the Lakers are immaculate. Granted, winning nine in a row and getting some separation…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Donċić's 16th Technical Foul Rescinded by the NBA. He'll Play Vs. Detroit
It seemed like a possibility, and Sunday it came through -- the NBA has rescinded the technical foul it called on Luka Dončić in Saturday's game in Orlando. It…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuke Kennard Game Winner Gives Lakers 9th Straight Win, 105-104
It wasn't easy, but the win streak continues. After a very challenging second half in which both teams completely lost the thread offensively, the Lakers…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhat's Behind the Mini-Slump for Austin Reaves?
The Lakers are rolling, having won eight straight games and staking a claim to the third seed in the West. Luka Dončić is starting to change the conversation…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić Scores 60 Points, LeBron Triple-Double Leads Lakers to 8th Straight Win
Luka Dončić dropped 40 points Wednesday night in Houston. Pretty good! Well, with the Lakers road weary, having reached their hotel in Miami around 5:30 am…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersA Tough Challenge In Miami for the Lakers, Plus Deandre Ayton's Mental Shift
The Lakers arrived in Miami at about 4:30 am following Wednesday's critical win in Houston. To say the least, turning around and playing at 5 pm local time…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić (40 Points), LeBron (30) Lift Lakers to Critical 124-116 Win Over Houston
Monday, the Lakers picked up a big win in Houston, giving them a little bit of separation in the Western Conference standings and an opportunity to do…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHow Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and LeBron James Have Built Synergy: A New Hierarchy in LA
Minutes for the Big 3 have gone from a major liability to a major strength for the Lakers. And because of it, how folks view the rest of the regular season and…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersCan the Lakers Win Again vs. Rockets? Big Challenges for a Big Rematch
The Lakers pulled off a big win Monday in Houston, taking the first of this somewhat unusual two game set against the same team in their city. Game 2 has a lot…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDoes Luka Dončić Deserve More MVP Consideration? (And How the Answer Reflects Lakers Chances...)
So the Lakers are playing much better, having moved up to a third seed and with a win Wednesday in Houston will secure tiebreakers against all three of the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić Scores 36, Lakers Play Strong Defense, Beat Houston 100-92
Before Monday's game in Houston, JJ Redick said he thought it would be a rock fight, and he wasn't wrong. But the Lakers once again used strong defense and a…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersCan Luka Dončić, Lakers, Keep Rolling in Houston? Previewing Lakers Vs. Rockets!
The Lakers have something going, having won eight of nine, including a nice stack of quality wins against good opponents, capped by Saturday's buzzer beating…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers are Giving Reasons to Believe: What's Different About This Hot Streak
The Lakers have won eight of nine, and the ninth was a loss in Denver to the Nuggets that, even with a terrible first three minutes, was there for the taking…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Game Winner Gives LA 127-125 OT Win Vs. Denver, Gain Tiebreaker
Well that was nuts. The Lakers opened what would eventually be a 127-125 OT win over Denver with 15 minutes of their best basketball this year. Red hot…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersNuggets-Lakers Preview! Tie-Breaker Stakes! Luka Dončić vs. Nikola Jokic!
The Lakers have a critical game coming on Sunday against the Nuggets, the only team to beat them over the last seven games. It's one that could go a long way…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić Scores 51, Austin Reaves 30 as Lakers Cruise Past Bulls, 142-130
The Lakers have now won 7 of 8, and occupy the third seed in the Western Conference after beating Chicago at Crypto.com Arena, final score 142-130. This was a…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhy Centers Could Be Key for the Lakers in the Stretch Run and Playoffs
The Lakers have received a lift in the last couple of games through the activity and production of Deandre Ayton. The mercurial center has come out with…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers Fans React to Bam Adebayo's 83 Point Game... Plus, Injuries Again an Issue?
The Lakers are rolling, and feeling pretty good about themselves. All the more reason to pay attention on Thursday against Chicago to what is undoubtedly a…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDeandre Ayton Found His Groove Again? Did Postgame Press Conference Mean Anything?
The Lakers have an enigma at center, everyone knows that. On Tuesday, Deandre Ayton was a key piece of the team's success in a critical win over Minnesota…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Aggressive Defense Give Lakers a 120-106 Win Over Minnesota
The Lakers had a major confidence building win over the Knicks Sunday at Crypto.com, and Tuesday they hoped to send a message with another resounding win…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersGrading JJ Redick, Bench Players to Trust and More Mailbag Q's, Plus an LA Vs. Minny Preview
The Lakers have a huge game Tuesday night at Crypto.com against the Timberwolves, and we've got a preview to get you ready. What to watch for! Who to watch…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersCan the Lakers Build Momentum Vs. Minnesota, or was Sunday's Win a Fluke?
The Lakers rightly felt good about themselves following Sunday's win over the Knicks at home, playing arguably their best defensive game of the season, holding…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDoes Sunday's Win Over New York Indicate the Lakers Better Without LeBron James?
The Lakers scored a big win Sunday over the Knicks, 110-97. It was quite possibly the best defensive game they've played all season. Many fans noted that…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers Defense Fuels 110-97 Win Over New York, Luka Dončić Scores 35, Austin Reaves 25
Lakers fans (and NBA observers) have spent much of the year discounting the team's fairly impressive record by noting that most of the losses have come against…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Scores 44 Points in 3 Quarters, Lakers Cruise Over Pacers, 128-117
Sometimes your best player decides he's going to win the game early. That was Luka Dončić on Friday against Indiana. With the Lakers short LeBron James…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhat Can LeBron James Give the Lakers Down the Stretch and In the Playoffs?
Thursday, LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all time leader in field goals. Impressive! And part of a string of records and "passed…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Fight Hard, but Miss Opportunities In 120-113 Loss to Denver
The Lakers started Thursday's game about as poorly as you could imagine, failing to get a bucket and turning it over. Denver went up 11-0 before the Lakers…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersAre the Lakers Looking to Build "Dallas 2.0" Around Luka Dončić as Offseason Plan?
Chris Mannix (SI) is the latest NBA reporter to relay the Lakers' plan to pattern an offseason roster build around Luka Doncic in a similar way to the roster…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Have an Opportunity for a Big Win In Denver
The Lakers have won three straight... but against opponents that won't exactly impress anyone. Thursday night, however, the Lakers visit Denver, and while the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka, LeBron and Reaves are Playing Better Together: Has JJ Redick Found the Right Balance?
The Lakers as a team have been up and down following the All-Star break, but the performance of the Big Three -- Luka Donćić, LeBron James and Austin Reaves --…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersMarcus Smart Leads 4th Quarter Defense, Strong Finish Pushes Lakers Past Pelicans
The Lakers found themselves in a bit of a rock fight on Tuesday, playing a Pelicans team with a lousy record but some quality players, and heading into the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersCan the Lakers Develop Young Players Effectively? Do They Even Try?
The buyout period has come and gone, and the Lakers don't seem to have missed out on much by signing guard Kobe Bufkin as quickly as they did. In the end, very…
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Is Austin Reaves Sacrificing Stats Alongside Luka, LeBron? Plus, are the Pelicans a Trap Game?
It's good for the Lakers to have the Big Three available, and even better when the Big Three actually produce positive results as a trio, as they've slowly…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuke Kennard Is Making a Big Impact... Can He Be a Difference Maker in the Postseason?
When the Lakers acquired Luke Kennard at the trade deadline, most fans understood the team was getting one of the best shooters in the league, not just this…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers28 from Luka, 24 from LeBron Lead Lakers to Easy 128-104 Win Over Sacramento
The Lakers got up early, taking fast control of Sunday's game at home against the Sacramento Kings, using the same balanced first quarter offense that served…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersBalanced Lakers Bounce Back, Blow Out Golden State 129-101
To say the Lakers needed a palate cleanser is a major understatement. Having lost three in a row, a fourth on Saturday against a shorthanded Golden State team…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDeandre Ayton Doesn't "Get It"... but Is He a Bust for the Lakers?
Oh, Deandre Ayton. As the Lakers season has tailed off after a hot start, so too has Ayton's play. He is both symptom and disease, becoming less involved…