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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 LakersLuka Dončić Dials Up Late Magic, LeBron Excels In 111-103 Win Over New Orleans
It wasn't a work of art, but it was enough to get the job done. After being outplayed in the third quarter, the Lakers entered the fourth down seven in their…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersWhat Does the Austin Reaves for Dillon Brooks "Rumor" Say About the Trade Market?
It's not exactly a rumor, more a suggestion. On the "Run It Back" podcast, former Laker DeMarcus Cousins suggested the purple and gold swap Austin Reaves for…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersStrong Games From Luka Dončić, LeBron James and Jake LaRavia Push Lakers Past Memphis
At halftime, Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies looked like it might be one of the more frustrating losses of the year, as LA allowed 65 points to an…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Doncic Puts up 34 Points, Lakers CLOSE STRONG in WIN over Grizzlies
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Have an Identity Problem, Part II: Roster Construction
After Tuesday's loss to Detroit, JJ Redick noted that the Lakers have an identity problem. In the sense that they don't really have an identity. For Thursday's…
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JJ Redick Says the Lakers Lack an Identity (Part 1)
After the loss Tuesday to Detroit, Lakers coach JJ Redick was asked about the team's identity, and whether they've been able to forge one. His answer... not…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersTurnovers Kill Lakers In 128-106 Loss to Detroit. Red Flags Heading Into 2026...
The Kings on Sunday provided a brief respite from their troubles, but the Lakers were neck deep in them again on Tuesday, with the Eastern Conference-leading…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLeBron James Turns 41... Will He Miss the All-Star Game for the First Time
Technically, the last time LeBron James missed the All-Star Game was ... last year, when he couldn't play because of injury. The last time he wasn't on the…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers Bounce Back, Beat Sacramento Behind 34 From Luka Dončić, 24 From LeBron James
The Lakers got some bad news this weekend, as the team learned Austin Reaves is going to miss weeks with a recurrence of his calf injury, but even with that in…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersReaves re-injured, More Terrible Defense for the Lakers In 119-96 Loss
It seems to be getting worse before it gets (hopefully) better. The Lakers spoiled Christmas with a very, very lackluster effort against the visiting Houston…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersNo Luka Dončić, and the Lakers Get Hammered By Phoenix, 132-108
The game was going well enough, until it didn't. Playing without Luka Dončić and Rui Hachimura, and with Austin Reaves back in the lineup but restricted in his…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić, Rui Hachimura Won't Play Vs. Phoenix, Austin Reaves Questionable
The last time the Lakers played the Suns, there were fireworks. There were technical fouls. There was a tremendous amount of tension between Suns wing Dillon…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersNo Word Yet on Luka Dončić's Availability... How Much Are Injuries Holding Back the Lakers?
The Lakers have had a tremendous amount of turnover in their lineups this season, thanks to a string of injuries to important players. Moreover, those injuries…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić Leaves Game With Leg Contusion, Undermanned Lakers Lose to Clippers
The Lakers have not been an offensive juggernaut this year on a game-to-game basis, and on Saturday against the Clippers at the Intuit Dome arrived without…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić's 44 Point Triple-Double, Big 4th Quarter Give Lakers a Win Over Utah
The Lakers seemed content just to run with Utah and try to exchange buckets for a while. The first half in particular was some of the worst defense you'll see…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersJJ Wants More Defense From Luka and LeBron. Plus, Banshees Offense and Ayton Out vs. Jazz
The Lakers have a sneaky-tough game in Utah Thursday against a Jazz team that has righted the ship after an awful start to the year. LA, still without Austin…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersNBA Trade Season Has Officially Kicked Off. Where Do the Lakers Stand?
December 15 is a big day in the NBA, as the vast majority of players who moved in the offseason become eligible to be traded. Many around the league consider…
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Will Jarred Vanderbilt Stay in the Rotation? Can the Lakers Resurrect Dalton Knecht's Value?
The Lakers found a fun formula against the Phoenix Suns Sunday, one that lifted their defensive energy and built up a big fourth quarter lead. (We're ignoring…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Get Crazy 116-114 Win over Suns, Led by Energy from Deandre Ayton, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaxson Hayes
That game was bananas, but in the end, the Lakers win. 116-114 was the final, as the Suns and Lakers went back and forth with some wild runs, an individual…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersIs JJ Redick Coaching the Team He Wants, or the Team He Has?
The Lakers got thumped by San Antonio on Wednesday, and in what is becoming a trend for this Lakers squad, when they lose, they lose. But this loss, more than…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersToo Slow Lakers Lose Big to San Antonio, 132-119. Austin Reaves Struggles Again...
The Lakers have been eliminated from NBA Cup play, losing to San Antonio in the quarterfinals Wednesday night at Crypto. There wasn't much to love in this one…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersBONUS EPISODE: Redick, Ayton Discuss The Lakers' Strong Late-Game Defense
Twenty-three games into the season, by and large, the Lakers have been a fairly unimpressive defensive team. It's not necessarily a shock, given a roster that…
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The Lakers Are at Full Strength Vs. San Antonio, Plus Rich Paul Speaks Candidtly about LeBron, Lakers
Wednesday night's game against the Spurs at Crypto.com isn't just big because it's a Cup quarterfinal, and a victory means more $ for players and coaches with…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersIs LeBron James Back After a Big Game on Sunday? Plus, Why Have the Lakers Been so Clutch?
LeBron James bounced back with a huge game Sunday in Philadelphia. Does that mean he's back? What exactly does "back" mean for LeBron this year? Will it look…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHuge Game From LeBron (29 points), Plus Luka Dončić Triple Double Gives Lakers Win In Philly
The Lakers have had to scramble over the weekend to keep lineups on the floor, but Sunday the gang was (save Marcus Smart) back together. Luka Dončić was back…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersAustin Reaves Scores 36, But Shorthanded Lakers Lose 126-105 in Boston
You can't fault the effort, whether from Austin Reaves (9-18, 36 points, eight assists) or the team in general. The Lakers were missing Luka Dončić, still away…
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Austin Reaves Scores 44, Rui Hachimura Hits Game Winner, Lakers WIn 123-120
Wow. The Lakers, playing shorthanded in Toronto—no Luka Dončić (personal) and Marcus Smart (back)—against a 15--win Raptors squad, had to dig deep and stay…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersNo Luka Dončić vs. Toronto, Does Giannis Really Want Out of Milwaukee, and Is He a Future Laker?
First things first -- the Lakers will be shorthanded in Toronto Thursday evening, as Luka Dončić is away from the team for personal reasons, and Marcus Smart…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersIs LeBron James "Stat Padding?" What Does His Role Look Like at (Almost) 41-Years Old?
After (Monday's loss to Phoenix notwithstanding) feasting on a relatively soft portion of the schedule, the Lakers now embark on a challenging run of games…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers Lack Energy and Focus, Can't Get Stops, Lose to Phoenix 125-108
Sunday, the Lakers played a great first quarter and then three very, very ordinary ones. That was more than enough to beat the woeful New Orleans Pelicans, but…
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Phoenix Suns-Los Angeles Lakers Mini-Preview: Suns Three-Point Shooting vs. Lakers Mid-Range
A quick look at Monday's game between the Lakers and Suns, and how different areas on the floor could affect both teams offensively and defensively. HOSTS…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić (34 Points) and Austin Reaves (33 Points) Help the Lakers Cruise Past New Orleans, 133-121
First and foremost, the Lakers understood the assignment playing against a very shorthanded version of a very bad New Orleans Pelicans squad. Come out fast…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić Drops 35, Austin Reaves 38 as Lakers Beat Dallas 129-119
It wasn't necessarily the sharpest effort the Lakers have put out all year, but it was more than good enough. The Lakers used highly efficient nights from Luka…
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The Return of Anthony Davis Is a Reminder of the Lakers' Incredible Good Fortune
Happy Thanksgiving! And if you need something to be thankful for, how about the incredible turn of good fortune that the Lakers have seen over the last year…
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Luka Dončić Scores 43, Lakers Beat Clippers 135-118, Win Group in NBA Cup
The Lakers shooting woes have been well documented (on this show, and around Lakers Nation). For one night at least, that wasn't a problem, as the battle of LA…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDeandre Ayton Out for Tuesday's Game Vs. the Clippers... How Will the Offense Change?
The Lakers will be without starting center Deandre Ayton for Tuesday's game against the Clippers. And while that will certainly impact them on the defensive…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Doncic Scores 33, Deandre Ayton injured in Los Angeles Lakers Sloppy Win over Jazz
The Lakers are 12-4, and did in fact win Sunday's game in Utah, 108-106. After that, there wasn't a ton to love, because this was a pretty ugly win. The Lakers…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersJoey and Jesse Buss Fired as Lakers Shake Up Basketball Operations
A sleepy Thursday in El Segundo got a LOT busier when it was revealed (by the brothers telling ESPN) that Joey and Jesse Buss, who ran the South Bay Lakers and…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHow Does LeBron's Return to the Lineup Impact Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves?
The Lakers have first world problems. They now have to figure out how to integrate LeBron James into a pairing of Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves that has…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLeBron Returns, Dishes 12 Assists, Luka Doncic Scores 37 in Lakers Win!
The Lakers had to wait until Game 15 to see it happen, but LeBron James finally played his first game of his 23rd NBA season, and while it took a sec to get…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersCould LeBron James Make His Season Debut Tuesday? Who Leaves the Starting Lineup?
JJ Redick has some first world problems to deal with. LeBron James is on his way back, and after practicing Monday in El Segundo could make his season debut…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLeBron James Returns to Practice Monday, as Opportunity Knocks for the Lakers
The Lakers finished their five game road trip in fine form, beating up the Bucks in Milwaukee. Now they return home to some good news, with LeBron James…
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Best Win of the Year? Dončić (41 Points) and Reaves (25 Points) Push Lakers Past Bucks, 119-95
Now THAT'S more like it. The Lakers—playing the second night of a back-to-back and coming off a good, but not exactly inspiring win in New Orleans—came out of…
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Austin Reaves (31 Points), Luka Dončić (24 Points) Help Disjointed Lakers Beat Pelicans 118-104
It wasn't a nailbiter, it wasn't a disaster, it wasn't a dominant performance. The Lakers came to play, but they didn't necessarily play well. Final score…
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Why Friday's Mid-November Game in New Orleans Is a Must Win for the Lakers
JJ Redick laid it out plainly - the Lakers have been lousy thus far on their first extended road trip of the season. As a reminder, they forgot to show up…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers Get Crushed by the Thunder in Oklahoma City... What Lessons Learned?
First and foremost, the Thunder are awesome. What they did Wednesday night to the Lakers in Oklahoma City they've basically done to every team they've played…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHow the Lakers Can Beat the Thunder in OKC, Plus, Nico Harrison Fired in Dallas
The Lakers have a big game tonight in Oklahoma City against a Thunder squad that is throttling the NBA, even while All NBA forward Jaylen Williams hasn't…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersReaves Returns, Luka Scores 38 Points, as Lakers Beat Hornets 121-111!
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The Lakers get Reaves back, a big night from Luka... and a win. SEGMENT 2: Rui Hachimura's big third quarter…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersDoes Luka Dončić Need Austin Reaves to Play His Most Efficient Basketball?
As poorly as the Lakers played Saturday in Atlanta, we'll get a quick idea of whether or not they learned a lesson. Because the Lakers now head into Charlotte…
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Lakers No-Show In Atlanta, Lose 122-102. Reaves Hopes to Return During Trip...
The Lakers, even without LeBron James and Austin Reaves—who continues to nurse a groin injury—had a golden opportunity to keep momentum going Saturday in…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLeBron James Resumes Basketball Activities. What Happens When He Returns?
The Lakers released some good news Thursday. LeBron James has resumed full contact basketball activities, and will be re-evaluated in another week or two. Keep…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers Limit Wemby, Luka Dončić, Deandre Ayton Lead LA to Win Over San Antonio
Playing without Austin Reaves (along with the already injured LeBron James) the Lakers faced a tough game Wednesday against a one-loss San Antonio squad, led…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersHow Much Credit Should Rob Pelinka Get For LA's Strong 6-2 Start?
The Lakers are playing well. They've won six of eight without LeBron in the lineup. Luka Donćić has missed four games, and the Lakers have won three. The new…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersNo Luka, No Reaves: Hachimura, Ayton & Nick Smith Jr. (!!!) Lead Lakers to Win In Portland
The Lakers came into the game Monday in Portland without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, getting the night off after beating Miami Sunday at home. LeBron James…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersAnother Triple-Double for Luka Dončić, LaRavia Scores 25, Lakers Beat Miami 130-120
The Lakers came home on a quick trip, facing a stronger-than-expected Miami Heat squad looking to add some legitimacy to their solid start to the season. It…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić Scores 44 in Return to Lineup, Lakers Beat Memphis 117-112
The Lakers got a Halloween treat Friday when Luka Dončić and Marcus Smart were upgraded to probable ahead of their game in Memphis, and man alive, did it turn…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersLakers say Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart Probable to Play Against Grizzlies!
The recent updates and news about the health of Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart were certainly trending towards an impending return to action, with Smart…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersMark Walter Takes Over as Lakers Owner... What Does That Mean for Jeanie, Rob and the Lakers?
For the first time in more than 46 years, the Lakers are run by a person whose last name is not Buss." The Mark Walter Era is officially among us. Lakers fans…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersAustin Reaves Buzzer Beater Gives Shorthanded Lakers 116-115 Win Over Minnesota
Once again, the Lakers entered a game missing critical players, with Luka Dončić still out, Marcus Smart downgraded during the day (to out) and star/key pieces…
Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles LakersCan the Lakers Still Win With Luka Out? Plus, Could Reaves Become too Expensive?
The Lakers are in a bind, playing for at least a few more days without Luka Dončić, and for a lot more than that without LeBron James. But the hope for…