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Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky

ESPN Los Angeles

This is a Lakers town, and Andy Kamenetzky is getting you closer to the team during Lakers Talk weekly on ESPN LA 710 and the ESPN App.

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51:46

Lakers Talk HR 2: Tanking Issue

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2026/02/17

Hour 2 started with A-Kam reacting to all of the "supposed" tanking going on in the NBA. Andy thinks it's an unusual amount of teams this season "trying to tank" but Andy thinks this won't happen again for a very long time. Andy and Producer DeAndre went back and forth about how to handle the tanking problem in the NBA. Plus, talk on the 3 point contest and the Mt Rushmore of NBA International Players.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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55:33

Lakers Talk HR 1: All Star Review

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2026/02/17

Andy Kamenetzky started the show with the thought that if Luka Doncic doesn't play in the 1st Lakers game after the All Star break against the LA Clippers, it won't be a "good look." Then, Jake Madison from "Locked On Pelicans" called in to talk Herb Jones/Trey Murphy and what to expect from the Western Conference after the All Star break. Also, thoughts on Jaxson Haynes' performance in the Slam Dunk contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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56:48

Lakers Talk HR 1: Not Too Much Stock

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2026/02/12

Andy Kamenetzky started the show with reacting to the blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Then, A-Kam reacted to LeBron James' comments about how the Lakers "aren't a Championship team." To talk more about LeBron's comments and how the Lakers did at the trade deadline was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane. Plus, an injury update on Luka Doncic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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46:14

Lakers Talk HR 2: Ducking Or Hurt?

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2026/02/12

Was DeAndre Ayton really hurt enough not to play? Andy and Producer DeAndre talk about it. Plus, reaction to the Lakers trading for Luke Kennard right before the end of the NBA trade deadline. Then, is the Kobe Bufkin signing something that satisfies Laker fans? Andy tries to answer the question. Also, reaction to the biggest deals of the NBA Trade Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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45:00

Lakers Talk HR 2: One Year Anniversary

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2026/02/03

Where were you 366 days ago when one of the biggest trades in NBA History happened, Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis/Max Christie? Andy relieved the day. And, there are many names swirling around the Lakers with the trade deadline coming up, but A-Kam had a couple names that stood out in rumors. Plus, "Crunch Time" with the "Journeyman Game!"Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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57:05

Lakers Talk HR 1: City Blues

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2026/02/03

Andy reacted to the loss at Madison Square Garden to the New York Knicks, as he thinks it just shows what we "already know about this team." Then, why do the Lakers "tease" us with the return of Austin Reaves? Plus, Jovan Buha of the "Buha Block" Podcast called in to talk about what realistic chance do the Lakers have at making a trade before this Thursday's Trade Deadline. And, LeBron is going back to the All Star Game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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50:20

Lakers Talk HR 2: A Move In The Starting Lineup?

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2026/01/28

Do the Lakers need to another move or two rotation? Andy thinks DeAndre Ayton needs to "play better" or he could be benched or traded after just a half season with the team. Plus, Andy "takes a victory lap" with the fact that the Lakers have been playing Rui Hachimura off the bench. And "Crunch Time" with talk on the Rookie/Sophmore challengeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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52:38

Lakers Talk HR 1: A Masterpiece

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2026/01/28

Andy started the show reacting to Luka Doncic dropping 46 pts(on really good shooting) on the Chicago Bulls. Then, Jacob Emrani called in to give his thoughts on the Lakers' past couple weeks. Also, Danny Cunningham of "Locked On Cavs" called in to help Andy preview the Lakers/Cavs and an update on the status of Evan Mobley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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52:35

Lakers Talk HR 2: Halfway Mark

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2026/01/19

Andy doesn't think the Lakers have to "go all in" now with Luka here and they could be at a dilemma with the "LeBron timeline." Also, should Rui Hachimura start? Andy thinks the team should keep him on the bench for scoring. Plus, Andy really wants it to be "Timme time." And, "Crunch Time" with talk on NBA All Star starters and LeBron not being named a starter for the first time in 21 seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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55:01

Lakers Talk HR 1: A Roller Coaster

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2026/01/19

Over the weekend, the Lakers played really bad against the Portland Trail Blazers and then, really good against the Toronto Raptors, Andy Kamenetzky looked closely at both games with takeaways. Plus, Andy thinks as "DeAndre Ayton goes, so does the team" after watching his performance vs the Raptors, in which he didn't miss a shot. Also, SI's Ryan Ward called in to talk about what he expects the Lakers to do around the trade deadline and if they will really "go all in." Learn more about your ad

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48:37

Lakers Talk HR 2: Trading Austin?

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2026/01/15

Would the Lakers entertain an Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr trade? LeBron's agent Rich Paul put this out there, so Andy broke it down on what it would mean for both the Lakers and the Memphis Grizzles. Then, Andy wondered how long Klutch's time in the NBA will be with Paul's podcast and LeBron's lingering retirement. Plus, "Crunch Time" with talk on Anthony Davis and Ja Morant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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56:34

Lakers Talk HR 1: Two Different Teams

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2026/01/15

The Lakers looked like "two different teams" vs the Sacramento Kings and then vs the Atlanta Hawks on a back-to-back. Andy marveled on how the offense looked completely different from one day to another. Plus, Digginbasketball's Iztok Franko called in from his native country Slovenia to talk about the pride and joy of Slovenia, Luka Doncic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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52:49

Lakers Talk HR 2: In Sync

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2026/01/08

Hour 2 started off with a discussion on LeBron/Luka's "Synergy," as the last week or so, they looked better playing together on the floor. Then, Producer DeAndre joined Andy and Producer Funch to talk about the huge Trae Young to Washington deal. Plus, the trio got in to how this could affect the NBA trade market, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo's quote on if he wanted to be traded. Also, "Crunch Time" with talk on the toughest player in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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52:37

Lakers Talk HR 1: Putting Up A Fight

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2026/01/08

Even though the Lakers were very, very short handed against the San Antonio Spurs, Andy Kamenetzky thinks that the team played well enough to "build" around the loss. Andy was really excited to see some sort of progress from every player that played against the Spurs, especially defensively. Then, Camille Davis from "Locked On Bucks" called in to help Andy preview Bucks/Lakers. Plus, an update on Rui Hachimura's status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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54:35

Lakers Talk HR 2: New Years Resolution

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2025/12/31

Hour 2 had Andy giving the Lakers roster some New Year's resolutions that include Luka Doncic (hopefully) taking fewer 3 pointers and LeBron James finding the "Fountain Of Youth." Plus, could LeBron miss his record 22nd straight All-Star game? A-Kam said it's a real possibility with the 1st round of fan voting for the 2026 All Star Game. Then, "Crunch Time" with how the Denver Nuggets will do missing their franchise player, Nikola Jokic, for a month at least.Learn more about your ad choices

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55:08

Lakers Talk HR 1: Seeking An Identity

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2025/12/31

After the 128-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons, Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick thinks the team is "still seeking an identity," to which Andy Kamenetzky agreed. Andy also thinks the lineups go from "one extreme to another" as far as offense and defense. Then, Joe Mullinax from "Locked On Grizzlies" called in to help Andy preview the Grizzlies/Lakers, who play twice this weekend at Crypto.com Arena And, a quick injury update on Austin Reaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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52:21

Lakers Talk HR 2: Lots Of Changes

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2025/12/25

Hour 2 had Andy reacting to all the different starting lineups, which is currently at 17 through 28 games. What roster changes could come in the next couple months? Andy speculates. Also, is Austin Reaves an All-Star? Andy thinks so. And, "Crunch Time" with a comparison to Philip Rivers NFL comeback.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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54:41

Lakers Talk HR 1: Walking Back

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2025/12/25

Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the "walking" that the Lakers did in Phoenix in a blowout loss. Can the Lakers turn around the defense? JJ thinks so, Andy isn't so sure with the personel on roster. To preview the huge Christmas day game with the Lakers/Rockets and talk other Western Conference news was Jackson Gatlin. Could Luka play on Christmas? Andy and Producer Funch hope so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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47:35

Lakers Talk HR 2: Needing To Play

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2025/12/17

Hour 2 had Andy reacting to the Lakers' decision to send Dalton Knecht down to the G-League to the South Bay Lakers. Who would you want to trade for since trading season is "officially open?" A-Kam and the crew talked about it. Plus, our new partner Jacob Emrani called in to talk about the new partnership with the show and his thoughts on the Lakers. Then, "Crunch Time" with talk on Luka's Christmas presents to the team and staff.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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55:56

Lakers Talk HR 1: A Drunk Game

Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky ·

2025/12/17

Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the crazy Lakers win over the Phoenix Suns, that saw LeBron go to the free throw line 4 times with the game on the line. And, Andy wants to "gloat" about the Lakers inserting Jared Vanderbilt in the rotation. To talk more about the Phoenix win, Jared Vanderbilt and what to expect from the team with Austin Reaves out was Khobi Price from the So Cal News Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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