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Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

Locked On Podcast Network, Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

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 on

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00:16:00

Without Luka Dončić & Deandre Ayton, Lakers Beat...

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2026/02/08

The Lakers knew they'd be without Luka Dončić ahead of Saturday's 105-99 win over Golden State at the Crypt, thanks to a groin injury suffered the other night against Philadelphia. They learned shortly before it started that Deandre Ayton would join him in street clothes, thanks to knee soreness. It's hard to say the Lakers were sharp or looked particularly excellent on Saturday, but they won, and as it was against Philadelphia, they got contributions from basically everyone who played. LeBron James

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00:35:19

Austin Reaves Looks Strong In His Return. Meanwhile,...

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2026/02/07

The game the Lakers played Tuesday against the Nets in Brooklyn went exactly as it should have. LA rolled a genuinely ghastly Nets squad, went up by nearly 40 and threw it in cruise control en route to a 125-109 victory that wasn't nearly as close as the final score might indicate. Luka Dončić played well. LeBron James played well. Jake LaRavia finally got a few easy buckets to help lift his confidence. Jaxson Hayes was great. This game mattered because we saw the return of Austin Reaves, after 19

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00:35:19

Luka Dončić Injured, Austin Reaves Scores 35 as...

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2026/02/06

There are certain wins over the course of an 82-game season that seem to defy any explanation. The Lakers had one of those on Thursday, overcoming an incredibly sloppy first half and a second quarter injury to Luka Dončić to beat Philadelphia 119-115. This one was truly a team contribution. It starts with Austin Reaves, who had 35 points in only 25 minutes, using strong change of pace to get himself into the paint in combination with some absurd shot-making from the perimeter. The bench was

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00:26:03

Bonus: Are the Lakers Now Preparing to Pursue Giannis...

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2026/02/06

The Lakers made a small-but-positive move ahead of Thursday afternoon's NBA Trade Deadline, acquiring sharpshooting guard Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Gabe Vincent and a second round pick. It's a move that will help them on the margins this year, which is about as good as anyone could have expected since the team made it pretty clear it was prioritizing cap space and flexibility this offseason, when the Lakers believe it'll be easier to build around Luka Dončić. And, of

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00:15:12

BONUS: Lakers Make Move, Acquire 3-Point Specialist...

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2026/02/05

Thursday morning brought good news for Lakers fans who wanted to see the team make a move, even around the margins. The team has acquired sharpshooter Luke Kennard from Atlanta in exchange for Gabe Vincent and their remaining tradable second round pick. This is a good, low cost move for LA. While he has shortcomings as a defender -- like, many shortcomings -- Kennard is a spectacularly good shooter. He's currently leading the league in percentage (49.7%), has five straight seasons over 43%, and is a

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00:36:41

The Lakers Look Unlikely to Make a Trade, and Jaxson...

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2026/02/05

The NBA Trade Deadline is Thursday, and it's looking more and more like the Lakers won't be willing and/or able to make a move. It's looking like the two major forces influencing the team's approach — first a lack of appealing assets to offer another team, and a reported willingness and/or preference for keeping flexibility and opening cap space this summer — are winning out. Both of these strategies are related, obviously. So where does this leave the Lakers, even as rumors continue to swirl

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00:06:56

BONUS MINI-EPISODE: Jaxson Hayes Suspended for...

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2026/02/04

Amidst the trade deadline madness, the league made a (very strange) announcement that Lakers backup center Jaxson Hayes had been suspended for one game (Thursday vs. the Sixers) for shoving the Washington Wizards' mascot G-Wiz during the pregame warmups of Friday's win in D.C.Seriously. Jaxson Hayes got suspended for an altercation with a mascot. This happened.A quick reaction to the news, and how it could affect the Lakers against a suddenly much-better Sixers squad.HOSTS: Andy and Brian

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00:36:43

Austin Reaves Returns in Lakers Win! Plus, Harden,...

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles... ·

2026/02/04

The game the Lakers played Tuesday against the Nets in Brooklyn went exactly as it should have. LA rolled a genuinely ghastly Nets squad, went up by nearly 40 and threw it in cruise control en route to a 125-109 victory that wasn't nearly as close as the final score might indicate.Luka Dončić played well. LeBron James played well. Jake LaRavia finally got a few easy buckets to help lift his confidence. Jaxson Hayes was great.This game mattered because we saw the return of Austin Reaves, after 19

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00:35:30

Lakers Trade Deadline Preview: Will Rob Pelinka Act...

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2026/02/03

Thursday's NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Lakers are in a tough spot as they look to build around Luka Dončić.The pressure for them to act is significant, but their assets are limited. The League might be active... but teams might collectively wait for the Giannis Sweepstakes to end before making their next moves. There aren't that many appealing players out there, anyway, and the best ones probably can't be had by the Lakers, anyway. So maybe it's better to wait until this summer,

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00:36:46

Luka Drops 30, LeBron 22 but Lakers Lose in New...

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2026/02/02

For a half, at least Sunday's game in New York had the chance to be a candidate for "best win of the season." It was a ragged, disjointed game from both sides, but one the Lakers were winning at the break. In the third, however, the Knicks started straightening things out, but the Lakers couldn't get untracked offensively, and as a result couldn't keep up. 112-100 the final, in what could have been LeBron James's final game in Madison Square Garden. Certainly he was questioned after the game as if

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00:14:57

Luka Dončić Notches Historic first half...

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2026/01/31

The Lakers needed a bounceback game Friday in Washington after laying an egg in Cleveland on Wednesday, and Luka Dončić made sure they got it. Luka registered his second career FIRST HALF triple-double en route to 37/11/13, as the Lakers cruised past the Wiz 142-111. Needless to say, he was dominant from the jump, scoring with efficiency and moving the ball well. The Lakers as a group were making sure a lot of hands got touches possession to possession, built up a big lead after one, a huge lead

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00:36:14

How a Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Impacts the...

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2026/01/30

First things first: Giannis Antetokounmpo is NOT going to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, even after he has officially been put on the block, and the Bucks are open for business. But that doesn't mean the Lakers aren't impacted by a potential Giannis deal. There are three major points where this (potential) trade can have an effect on how the deadline plays out in El Segundo... First, the market is much more likely to be active with Giannis available. There are a lot of teams that see

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00:36:03

Lakers Lose Big in Cleveland, Luka Dončić Twists...

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2026/01/29

This one got away from the Lakers in a hurry. After a decent first quarter against the Cavs in Cleveland, the Lakers lost control of the game near the end of the first half, and were completely blown out in the third quarter. LeBron James, who got a little teary watching a tribute video played for him before the game, finished with more turnovers (six) than assists (five). Luka Dončić (29 points, 12-20 shooting) did his level best to keep the Lakers in it, but turned his ankle falling off the court

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00:36:38

What if Small Ball Is (Still) the Best Lineup for the...

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2026/01/28

The Lakers leaned hard into small ball lineups last year, and with some success... until the playoffs rolled around and things got ugly. This year, circumstances have made it hard to do much of anything consistently, but with Austin Reaves coming back soon, and Rui Hachimura rounding into form, could they be back in a similar situation? Per Trevor Lane on X, "Small sample size warning, BUT...Lakers are +28.8 per 100 in 255 poss with Rui Hachimura on the court without a center (Ayton/Hayes/Maxi). An

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00:35:01

Luka Dončić Dominates Chicago, Lakers Win 129-118 as...

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2026/01/27

It's nice to have one of those guys. By that, we're talking about a truly elite player, one who can do just stupid good stuff like drop 46 points on a hyper-efficient 15-25 shooting, while adding 11 assists and seven rebounds. That was Luka Dončić Monday in Chicago, as the Lakers picked up another solid win on this extended road trip, beating the Bulls 129-118. The Lakers fell behind early, but used strong work from Luka and LeBron James (20 first half points) to pull up by 20 before a late Chicago

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00:34:32

Have the Lakers Found Some Rhythm With Rui Hachimura...

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2026/01/26

Going back to training camp, may people, including the hosts of this show, have been clamoring for Rui Hachimura to come off the bench, where his skill set -- offensive punch, shooting ability, and so on -- would be better featured. Moreover, putting Rui on the bench also makes it easier for JJ Redick to pair him with the kinds of defenders that can help raise his level and cover his shortcomings. And lo and behold, over the last three games, with Rui's minutes restriction seeming to end, the Lakers

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00:14:33

Luka Dončic, Rui Hachimura Fuel 4th Quarter Comeback...

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles... ·

2026/01/25

In the first half against the Mavericks in Dallas the Lakers played solid, efficient basketball, led (not surprisingly) by Luka Dončić, who always wants to stick it to his old team. Led by 13 at the half! In the third, however, it's like the lights flipped off. They turned the ball over seven times, missed a ton of layups, and were outscored 35-14. It was one of the worst 12-minute stretches of the season. Down 15 with 7:40 to go, the Lakers had a win probability of 1.7%. But then they managed to

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00:35:56

Big Comeback Falls Short as Lakers Lose to Clippers,...

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles... ·

2026/01/23

Down 26 in the third quarter to the Clippers, it looked like a night where the Lakers, who have a long stretch of (actual) road games coming up, might just want to wave the white flag and let important players get some rest. Or... they could put a big comeback together and to close the third, then made a big push into the fourth. The Lakers got to within two, but couldn't close it out. You can be happy the team didn't quit and the fact that they were able to find a way to create momentum certainly

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00:39:27

ESPN Reports How the Sale of the Lakers Tore the Buss...

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles... ·

2026/01/22

Well, the good vibes around Tuesday's win over the Nuggets was overshadowed pretty fast. Baxter Holmes of ESPN dropped a long, well-reported story on the family drama that drove, and then surrounded, the sale of the Lakers from the Buss family to Mark Walter. It was, as so many things have been since Dr. Jerry Buss died and left control of the team to Jeanie and Jim in 2013, full of incredible tension between the Buss siblings. It was a story with conflict, alliances and more, and all of it

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00:36:33

Luka Dončić (38/13/10) Masterful as Lakers Win in...

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles... ·

2026/01/21

One of the good things about Sunday's win over Toronto was that the Lakers did it without a big game from Luka Dončić. Tuesday in Denver, they picked up a huge win against the Nuggets, and this time Luka was in the middle of it all. He controlled most of the minutes he played, finishing with a very efficient 38 points (12-21 shooting) to go with 13 rebounds and ten assists. LeBron James was big, especially in the third quarter, with 19/9/8, and while the Lakers didn't get any double-figure scorers

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