Lakers Talk with Allen Sliwa

Allen discusses what the Lakers extension of Jarred Vanderbilt mean to the team. The Lakers depth can be a blessing and a curse and Allen shares his thoughts on why. Lakers fans want to react to the off season moves the front office are doing. The Lakers are making moves with non big name signings but does that mean they won't go after a big name? Plus, Zach Lowe shared some thoughts about the Lakers. LeBron continues to surprise us at his age but when will we see a decline? And, Allen shares who he's excited to see this upcoming season and does Anthony Davis have to be an MVP for the Lakers to be contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa starts off the show reacting to the big signing for the Lakers this past week, Christian Wood, who has "All-Star type" talent. Sli thinks that Wood will use the Lakers just like Dennis Schroder and Malik Monk to hopefully sign a bigger deal next Summer. Also, it's time to give Rob Pelinka "his props." And, will Austin Reaves take another leap next season? To answer that and to react to the Christian Wood signing was the Athletic's Jovan Buha. Then, Sliwa reacts to the possible new rule change that could have teams fined if they sit their stars during Nationally Televised games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Reaves is playing really well for Team USA during the World Cup of Basketball, but can he carry it over to the NBA season? Sliwa is pretty confident he can become the third best player on the team during the upcoming season. And, would Giannis ever don the "purple and gold?" Sliwa thinks it's a great possibility since the Lakers have a history of signing star players and treating them well. Plus, Spectrum's Mike Trudell called in to talk about the "Summer of Austin Reaves" and the impact of Anthony Davis on both ends of the court.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA schedule came out last week and Sliwa was all over it with his reaction! Allen thought it was weird to look at the schedule and see the in-season tournament games being played in the course of the season. And, will the Lakers go over Bleacher Report's over/under for wins in 48? Sliwa thinks that the Lakers definitely get at least 48 wins. Plus, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane on the Lakers' schedule and who they could possibly sign with that last roster spot. And, Austin Reaves is playing really well for Team USA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Davis takes jabs constantly but Anthony Davis is back in the MVP conversations but it's not just by Lakers fans. Kevin Garnett spoke about how he thinks AD can be an MVP contender. The NBA schedules are roaming and we get a glimpse of who the Lakers will be playing. Plus, Darvin Ham believes that the Lakers can be a championship team. Do they have what it takes? And, Allen reacts to Pau Gasol's speech.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa started the show reacting to some quotes from ESPN's "The Hoop Collective" podcast about the possible contract extension for Anthony Davis. Sli thinks you have to re-sign AD and another star player "will come" once LeBron James retires. Plus, Allen breaks down the ESPN NBA Offseason Power Rankings, where he thinks the Lakers are a "little low" on the list. Our own and host of "Locked On Lakers" Andy Kamenetkzy joined Sliwa to talk about AD's contract extension, the roster construction so far, and the search for a backup big man.  And, where does LeBron and AD rank on the Ringer's Top 25 NBA players?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the Lakers expectations for the upcoming season? Sliwa thinks the Lakers have big expectation, especially since they made "solid pickups" during the last month. Also, Sli talks about the biggest weakness on the roster right now, the lack of another big man. Would Christian Wood be a great addition to the roster? Allen thinks so. Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane called in to talk about his observations at NBA Summer League and what the Lakers need to do to fill out the roster.  And former Nugget/current Pacer Bruce Brown said what?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa opened up the show talking about the great things he seen from Lakers during Summer League, especially Max Christie. Can Christie contribute next season? Sli thinks so. And, Allen gives an update on a possible contract extension on Anthony Davis. Plus, Sliwa interviewed Max Christie from Summer League about his development and what his expectations for the season. Also, is there a real rivalry now between the Denver Nuggets and the Lakers?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are one week in on NBA Free Agency and the Lakers made lots of signings. Sliwa reacted to each and everyone of them. Sli loves the direction the Lakers are taking with signing cheap role players, instead of one star. Allen is high on the Gabe Vincent and Taurean Prince signings. And, how far are the Lakers away from an NBA Title? Plus, Sliwa goes into the other big NBA Free Agent signings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa started the show by reacting to the Lakers had two picks in last week's NBA Draft. Sliwa thinks the biggest takeaway from the NBA Draft for the Lakers was "they didn't make a major move." Plus, should the Lakers just "run it back" with the same team that got swept in Western Conference Finals to the Denver Nuggets? Sliwa answered the question. LA Times' Writer Brad Turner called in to talk about the direction of the Lakers and other NBA stories. Plus, Kobe Bryant got drafted on this day in 1996, so Sliwa took a stroll "down memory lane."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa starts off the show reacting to the big Phoenix/Washington trade that has Bradley Beal going to the Suns and Chris Paul going to our Nation's Capitol. Then, if CP3 somehow becomes a free agent, should the Lakers try to sign him? Sliwa thinks if it's only for the mininum. Also, Sliwa addresses the rumors that Kyle Kuzma could make a return to the Lakers. To talk more about the Beal/CP3 trade and the how it changes the landscape of the NBA was AZCentral's Duane Rankin. Plus, Sli looks back on Kobe/Shaq's first title together, the 2000 Lakers Championship team.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though it's "Lakers Talk," Sliwa started things off with The Denver Nuggets beating the Miami Heat in 5 games to win the 2023 NBA Title and giving Nikola Jokic his "props" being the most dominant player in this year's Playoffs. Plus, how far are the Lakers away from beating the new NBA Champions? Sliwa thinks if the Lakers come back with the same roster, they wouldn't be able to beat the Denver Nuggets. To talk more about the Denver Nuggets winning the title was ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk. Then, could AD have a playoff series where he's better than Jokic? Sliwa answers the question.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa opened up the show reacted to the huge news from Yahoo's Shams Charania: Kyrie Irving is trying to recruit LeBron James to the Dallas Mavericks. Sli thinks this outcome is highly unlikely but does put the pressure on the Lakers to have a championship-ready team for LeBron. Then, did Anthony Davis do anything to change your opinion of him during the Lakers' Playoff run? Allen answers the question. Also, the Athletic's Jovan Buha called in to talk about a possbility of a LeBron trade, his thoughts on the roster and where AD falls in the discussions about the future of the franchise.  Plus, Sli's thoughts on the NBA Finals that are tied 1-1 between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Lakers' season ending, Sliwa started to "slowly unpeel" the season that was by first assessing the job that 1st Year Head Coach Darvin Ham did with the team. Sli thought Ham did a great job, despite the bad start and the changing of the roster midway in the season. Then, is there enough talent now on the Lakers to win a title? Allen gives his answer on the question that will certainly be asked a lot during the upcoming Summer. Plus, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane gives his thoughts on the job Coach Ham did, how the Lakers' season ended with the sweep to the hands of the Denver Nuggets and what to do with the roster. And, Sliwa gave his prediction for the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa started the show reacting to the sweep we didn't see coming: The Denver Nuggets beating the Lakers 4 games to none in the Western Conference Finals. Then, Sli talked about the rumor that shocked the NBA world: LeBron possibly thinking about retirement. Plus, Allen speculated what could happen in the offseason. To help him talk about that, LeBron's shocking admission and Heat/Celtics was ESPN's Brian Windhorst. Also, Sliwa thinks the marriage between the Lakers and D'Angelo Russell is "heading for a divorce."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers are off to the Western Conference Finals! Sliwa started off looking back at the Lakers beating the defending World Champion Golden State Warriors in 6 games in the 2nd Round. Then, Sli looked ahead to the Western Conference Finals as the Lakers will take Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Which Lakers role player will win a game for them during the WCF? Sliwa looked at possibilities. Also, Spectrum's Bill MacDonald called in to give his takes on how the Lakers were able to beat the Warriors and what he thinks is going to happen with Lakers/Nuggets. Plus, Sli looks at the other side the bracket, the Eastern Conference Finals with the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa starts the show breaking down how the Lakers have taken a 3-1 series lead over the defending world champions, Golden State Warriors. Sliwa thinks the Warriors aren't the better team and its showing in this series. Also, did Anthony Davis deserve to be on the All-Defensive Team? Then, The Athletic's Jovan Buha called in to talk about the Lakers/Warriors, AD's play during the series, and who he expects the Lakers to play should they get past the Warriors. Also, Sli talks about the various Lakers stepping up with LeBron and AD during the playoffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers are on to Round 2, as they defeat the Memphis Grizzlies in 6 games. Sliwa took a look back on the series and all "the breaks" the Lakers got from the Grizzlies' injuries. Then, Sliwa looked ahead to Round 2 matchup vs. the Golden State Warriors, as Steph Curry will clash with LeBron James again in the Playoffs. Also, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne called in to talk Lakers/Warriors and who she expects to come out on top. Plus, Sli took at look at the other NBA Playoff series.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa opened the show looking back at the dramatic Game 4 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, as the Lakers take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Sli also marveled at the way the 38-year-old LeBron played down the stretch while also wondering where was Anthony Davis during that time. To talk more about Lakers/Grizzlies, the amazing LeBron James and the rise of the Laker role players was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane. Then, Sliwa closed out the show predicting what to expect the rest of the way for the Lakers, maybe even going past Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa started the show reacting to the huge Game 1 win, as the Lakers took homecourt advantage from the Memphis Grizzlies. Sli believes that the long rest between the play-in game vs the Minnesota Timberwolves and Game 1 vs the Grizzlies really benefited the Lakers. Then, Sli talked about what to expect from both the Lakers and Grizzlies in Game 2. Plus, the Athletic's Jovan Buha called in to talk about the confidence level of the Lakers going into Game 2 and LeBron taking a "back seat" in the Game 1 win. Also, Allen had some takes on the other playoff series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers just wrapped up their 82-game regular season, so Sliwa looks back on the ups and downs during the season, including the season changing trades that got the Lakers back in the playoff race. Then, Sli looks ahead to the play in tournament opponent of the Lakers, the Minnesota Timberwolves, who will be playing without 2 of their best defenders, Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels. Alan Horton, who does Minnesota Timberwolves Radio Play-By-Play, called in to talk to Allen about the Rudy Gobert/Kyle Anderson scuffle and the T'Wolves mindset going in to the play in game vs the Lakers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa opened up the show with why the Clippers dominated the Lakers in their last game and why the Lakers had some valid reasons in why they played so poorly against their "little brother." Then, Sli goes over the many scenarios the Lakers could be in within the next few days involving playoff seeding in the West and the strong possibility of the play-in tournament. To talk more about that and his predictions on where the Lakers might be after the regular season ends was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane. Also, Sli wonders what will happen with the really important Suns/Lakers matchup that is the 2nd to last regular season game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers got a big shocker right before the loss against the Chicago Bulls: The return of LeBron James. Sli reacted and wondered if LeBron came back too soon. Sli hopes LeBron is healthy the rest of the season but has his doubts, like everyone else. Then, Sliwa talks about the next two games for the Lakers that could make or break the season: Chicago and Minnesota. And is AD a number-one option? Sli answers the question.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With really high hopes for the team going into last week, Sliwa was disappointed on how the Lakers played when they needed to win for their playoff hopes. Can they rebound going into this week's of games? Sliwa hopes so. Plus, while it was a rough week for the team, it was a real rough week for Anthony Davis. ESPN's Brian Windhorst joined Sli to talk about the current perception of the Lakers around the league, an update on LeBron, if the Eastern Conference is up for grabs for any team. Then, Allen looks at the week ahead for the Lakers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though they lost to the New York Knicks, Sliwa is really encouraged on how the Lakers have been playing in the last week. He thinks the team is "still in a good spot" even though he keep jumping and dropping in the standings almost everyday with the very tight Western Conference. Also, Sli thinks the Lakers are "fun again" with their recent play. And does AD have to be more assertive? To talk more about AD, LeBron and the road ahead for the Lakers was the Athletic's Jovan Buha. Then, Sliwa looked at the week ahead for the purple-and-gold.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With LeBron out for possibly a month, Sliwa thinks Anthony Davis will step up but thinks other guys have to step up as well. Sli also thinks if of 3 or 4 guys can play well in addition to AD, the Lakers will be alright until LeBron returns. Plus, an update on D'Angelo Russell and why is he so important now with LeBron out. Spectrum's Mike Bresnahan came on to talk about AD's dominance with LeBron out, what to expect from the team without LBJ, and Pau Gasol memories, since his number will go to the rafters of Crypto.com arena. And, the Lakers have 3 very big games against quality opponents in the next week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa opens up the show with the bad news: LeBron James could be out multiple weeks with a foot injury. Sliwa reacts and wonders if they can get to the playoffs without King James. Sli then looks at the standings and breaks down the teams that are around the Lakers, thinking some of those teams are "unreliable." LA Times' Brad Turner joined Allen to talk about LeBron's injury, who needs to step up in Lebron's absent and if he thinks the Lakers can make a run without the King. Then, Sli looks at the week ahead for the purple and gold.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off of the All-Star Break, Sliwa has a "little optimism" going into the last 23 games of the regular season for the Lakers. Plus, even though Sli is optimistic heading into the final stretch of the regular season, he's more concerned about the next 7 games against teams AHEAD of the Lakers in the West. To talk more about what he expects in the next week and what he's seen from the new guys on the team is The Athletic's Jovan Buha. Then, Sliwa talks about Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley getting bought out from their new teams and expects to see them in the next month vs. the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa recapped the huge week for the Lakers with everything from LeBron's record breaking night to the trade deadline, where the Lakers completely changed the roster in less than a day. Can the Lakers make a playoff push? Sliwa predicts whether the Lakers can based on the new moves and their recent play. And, is AD not "carrying his weight" without LeBron? Sliwa has some "eye-opening" stats. To talk more about the playoff push and the recent moves was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane. Then, Sliwa says "goodbye" to Russell Westbrook and Pat Beverley.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa reacts to the biggest story in the NBA right now, the Kyrie Irving trade to Dallas, and how it affected the Lakers, who were in the running for Kyrie's services. Also, can this team-as-construted win the NBA Title? Sliwa discussed. To talk more about the "trade that wasn't," NBA Trade Deadline and LeBron James' upcoming big week is The Athletic's Jovan Buha. Plus, Sliwa tries to predict what's going to happen this week with the NBA Trade Deadline. And, is LeBron cutting the Lakers' "some slack?"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa opened up the show still frustrated about the loss in Boston, that "may or may not" have been the referees' fault. And, Allen talks AD coming back and the impact of the Rui Hachimura trade.  Also, Sli predicts what's going to happen in the next week with a couple important games for the Lakers, especially LeBron, who will break the NBA All-Time Scoring Record within the next week. Then, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane called in to talk about the return of AD, Rui's impact so far with the Lakers and his belief that the Lakers could be moving up in the standings in a big way in the next couple weeks. Plus, Sliwa gives his take on if he thinks the Lakers are done with anymore moves on the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers finally made a trade, but not the trade that everyone was expecting as the Lakers traded Kendrick Nunn to Washington for Rui Hachimura. Sliwa reacts as he thinks Rui is "exactly what the Lakers need." Sli also thinks with this trade, the Lakers can vault to the Top 6 in the Western Conference. Also, Allen talks about what the Lakers are going to be missing from the departing Kendrick Nunn. Then, Sli previews the huge matchups this week against LA Clippers and the Boston Celtics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa opened up the show giving his assessment of Darvin Ham's 1st half as the Lakers Head Coach. Sliwa thinks he's doing a good job despite on the injuries with the team and the way he's handling Russell Westbrook. Plus, reaction to the Shams Charania report that Anthony Davis could be back "a few games before the All-Star game." Also, Sli thinks the Lakers are "a move away" from really contending in the West. And, LeBron is just "on another planet" these days with his insane stats.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Lakers playing their 41st game and officially at the halfway mark, Sliwa gives his assessment on how the team did in the 1st half of the regular season. He thinks they fell short of his expectations, but injuries had a lot to do with the slow start. Plus, an update on Anthony Davis, who is expected to return sooner rather than later. And, will the Lakers finally make a trade with this comments from LeBron about the roster? To talk more about AD's possible return, LeBron's comments and his impressions of the Lakers' 1st Half was the Athletic's Jovan Buha. And, Sliwa talks about the tough schedule coming up in the next week.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa started the show marveling at what LeBron James is doing right now, basically carrying the Lakers the last week and a half without Anthony Davis. Plus, Allen thinks is a crazy that LeBron is playing with this pace at minutes per game after just turning the age of 38. Then, Sliwa reacts to the injury update that Anthony Davis provided before the Lakers' win in Atlanta against the Hawks. Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk about his thoughts on changing the roster, LeBron's incredible recent play, and the crazy Western Conference playoff picture. Also, an update on Russell Westbrook's status against Miami.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa starts off the show reacting to the big news coming from the weekend: Anthony Davis will be out infinitely because of a right foot injury. And, more reaction to other players being out including LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. Plus, what does AD's injury do for the Lakers on the trade front? To talk more about this and other NBA things, including the sale of the Phoenix Suns, is ESPN's Brian Windhorst. Also, a look ahead to the Christmas matchup against the Dallas Mavericks and the 5-game road trip that follows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers go 3-3 on their 6-game road trip and Sliwa thought they did played a lot better that he thought they would. Also, Sliwa thinks the 5-game stretch is very important with the Lakers matching up against 4 possible playoff teams. And with the Lakers playing better lately, do they still need to shake-up the roster? Sliwa gave his take on the topic. Then, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane to talk about what he saw from the team on their road trip and if he thinks the roster needs to be changed. Plus, Sli breaks down the Lakers' next game against the hated Boston Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Lakers starting off their 6-game road trip 2-0 with a great win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Sliwa thinks the perception around the Lakers is starting to change. Also, talk on Anthony Davis, who might be the frontrunner for MVP right at the moment. Plus, Sliwa goes over the trade possibilities for the Lakers in the next month or so, as players that signed over the Summer can start getting traded on December 15th. To talk more about potential roster changes and AD getting the better of Giannis was The Athletic's Jovan Buha. Then, Sliwa talks about what's left on this 6-game road trip for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers lose a close game where they blew a 17 point 4th Quarter lead vs the Indiana Pacers last night, and Sliwa still had a "bad taste in his mouth" about it. Is LeBron the blame for last night's loss? Sliwa wondered. Also, Sli thinks AD should be the focal point of the offense from here on out. Plus, the Athletic's Jovan Buha called in to talk about how AD is used within the Lakers' offense and the trade value of Patrick Beverly. And, the Lakers have a very tough schedule ahead.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers are on a 3 game win streak after starting the season 2-10, and Sliwa thinks there is "better basketball" from the Lakers ahead. Can AD keep up his dominate numbers? Sli wonders if Anthony Davis can put up these numbers against a playoff team. Also, Spectrum's Mike Bresnahan called in to talk about why the Lakers are playing better lately, how Lonnie Walker as been a big surprise, and what to expect vs Phoenix. Then, Sliwa talks about the importance of the Lakers' role players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Davis had 37 points and 13 rebounds in the Lakers' win vs the Brooklyn Nets, but Sliwa thinks he didn't "feel his presence" during the game. Sli maintains that AD needs to be a "Top 10 player every night" for the Lakers to be a real contender. Plus, Allen reacts to the news that the Lakers could be a "full strength" in Friday's matchup vs. the Detroit Pistons with news that Thomas Bryant and Dennis Schroder could be back on the floor. Then, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane called in to talk about AD's "lack of presence," what he expects from Bryant/Schroder, and if the Lakers need to make a move. Then, reaction to the LA Times' 75 Greatest Lakers List.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers have started their season off to a 2-8 record so far, and Sliwa looks at positives/negatives with the team through the first 10 games. What's working according to Sli? Russell Westbrook playing off the bench. Also, with his recent play, could the Lakers trade AD? Sliwa gives his "two cents." Plus, The Athletic's Jovan Buha called in to talk about what he think is wrong with the Lakers and what they could potentially do in the next 10-15 games involving the roster. Then, Sliwa talks about the best case scenario for the Lakers with their upcoming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers finally got their first win of the 2021-22 regular season, beating the Denver Nuggets, so Sli had all the "good/bad" from the first W. Plus, reaction to Russell Westbrook's move to the bench and if the experiment will work. Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane called in to talk about the 1-5 start, his thoughts on Russ coming off the bench and if Myles Turner/Buddy Hield make sense for the Lakers. Then, Sliwa outlines the next week for the Lakers and if people should be concerned about Anthony Davis' back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers are 0-3 and Sliwa talks about why and how they are starting the season off winless. And, Sliwa tries to answer the question of 2022: What to do with Russell Westbrook, trade him or send him home? Then, The Athletic's Jovan Buha called in to talk about what he seen from the Lakers in the 1st week of the regular season, including the positives starting with their great defense and the play of the AD/LeBron combo. Also, Allen talks about the "high interest" from the Lakers about Charlotte's Terry Rozier.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The grind of the 82 regular season is about to start and Sliwa has you ready with all things Lakers leading up to their first regular season game vs the Golden State Warriors. Sliwa give us an update on Russell Westbrook's and Dennis Schroder's status for the regular season opener.  Also, Sli gives his impressions of the team after their 1-5 Preseason. Plus, Allen reacts to the FiveThirtyEight prediction that the Lakers will go 32-50 this season. And, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane comes on to talk about how he thinks will be in the starting lineup and the likelihood that Draymond Green becomes a Laker in the future. Then, we hear from LeBron James, who talks about playing in his 20th season and tomorrow's opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA's regular season starts in a week and Sliwa is getting ready! He starts off the show with his observations of the Lakers thus far 2 weeks in to the Preseason. And, what will the starting lineup look like? Sliwa speculates. Plus, thoughts on Lakers GM Rob Pelinka's contract extension and if was "deserving." Then, Dennis Schroder got introduced (again) as a member of the LA Lakers, so we took a listen to his presser. Also, predictions on the last 2 preseason games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices