Lakers Talk With Allen Sliwa

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

The first Preseason game is in the book and Sliwa is here to react. Sli talks about what he saw from the Lakers' loss to the Sacramento Kings in their first Preseason game, including how the Big 3 played and other surprises. Then, is Russell Westbrook going to make it to the regular season roster? Sliwa tries to figure out the one question that's been stumping Laker Fans all Summer. Also, Lakers' Nation Trevor Lane called in to talk about his first impressions of the Lakers and how he thinks this rotation will shake out. Plus, Sli previews the preseason week ahead for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allen was at Lakers Media Day and shares his thoughts on how different it was compared to last year. Lakers basketball is back, and with media day being today we're that much closer to the season starting. This season does feel and look different, the Lakers don't have the vet names they had last year but they do have young talent. Russ had an interview with Woj and had some interesting things to say, will he continue to be a Laker? Plus, Jovan Buha from The Athletic joins Sliwa and they both react to Lakers media day. Jovan believes the Lakers have better opportunities this season than last. And, Rob Pelinka set something straight but is it to late? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices