Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers
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Locked On Podcast Network, Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
▶ WebplayerLocked 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 the biggest stories from within the Lakers locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On...
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Oct 9, 2026 · 22:35
Luka Dončić is a tough nut to crack. He's not a basketball and global celebrity, but even more than a decade into his professional career is uncomfortable with fame. Still, he's…
Oct 9, 2026 · 31:59
The Lakers still are waiting for the preseason debut of Walker Kessler, who sat out a third game with an injured finger. (FWIW, he in a halftime interview said it was fine,…
Oct 8, 2026 · 30:47
For Monday's big show, we talked with Lakers sideline reporter (and new Substacker) Mike Trudell about the big questions surrounding the team this year. What will the defense…
Oct 8, 2026 · 32:00
The Lakers play their third preseason game of the very, very young season Thursday night, but already some signs are shining through, giving glimpses of what this team could look…
Oct 7, 2026 · 31:35
In Monday's preseason opener, the Lakers were short a few important players, but still managed to put together a top shelf effort to beat Sacramento. One night later, they were…
Oct 6, 2026 · 24:10
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Oct 6, 2026 · 31:48
Well, that went about as well as you could ask. Luka Dončić dropped an easy breasy 21 points, the Lakers shot the lights out in the first half especially, and the defense came to…
Oct 5, 2026 · 21:01
The Lakers have a lot of needs going forward, and not a lot of ways to meet them. Not much draft capital, limited cap flexibility, and so on. So it's critical that their young,…
Oct 5, 2026 · 31:56
It's been a while in coming, but the new-look Lakers are going to play a game on Monday. Preseason Game 1, up in Sacramento. JJ Redick hasn't made it totally clear who is going…
Oct 2, 2026 · 22:59
The Lakers have talked about using what they believe is increased depth, and people wonder if that means perhaps even expanding the normal 9-10 man rotation into 10-11, or even…
Oct 2, 2026 · 31:21
The Lakers have a significantly different roster this season than last. That everyone knows. How it'll get used is an open question. Plenty of people think the team has a little…
Oct 1, 2026 · 18:45
At Wednesday's practice, JJ Redick got a little reflective, looking back on his early days as Lakers head coach. He noted that while the confidence he could do the job was always…
Oct 1, 2026 · 29:38
It's early, less than a week in. But listen to JJ Redick and the rest of the Lakers, and it's clear they're working hard to forge a real identify on both sides of the ball.…
Sep 30, 2026 · 22:36
JJ Redick has some decisions to make, not just with the starting lineup -- while he says that only three of the five spots are settled (if we have to tell you which ones, you're…
Sep 30, 2026 · 31:44
Two days into the Lakers season, one thing is clear: Walker Kessler is an extremely optimistic young man who believes in the inherent awesomeness of his teammates. So when…
Sep 29, 2026 · 20:19
The Lakers have arguably the most elite offensive force in basketball in Luka Doncic, and that without question provides them a certain level of confidence every time they take…
Sep 29, 2026 · 31:42
The new-look Lakers made their season debut Monday with Media Day, and it definitely felt like the start of a new era. Lotsof new players, changing roles and shifting…
Sep 28, 2026 · 31:58
Media Day! It's the first day of school, NBA style. And for the Lakers, it's truly a new era, as Luka Donćić opens the season as the sole superstar voice on the team. He is going…
Sep 25, 2026 · 31:54
The season officially kicks off on Monday, with Lakers Media Day. It unofficially kicked off Thursday, when Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick met the media. They answered questions for…
Sep 24, 2026 · 30:49
Austin Reaves signed a massive contract this offseason, moving him from one of the great bargains in the NBA to ... something else. And based on the results of our listener…
Sep 24, 2026 · 56:03
It's the Locked On NBA Top 100 player rankings! Today, Wes, Matt, Haize and Andy come together to rank players 21-30. Will LeBron James continue to slide? Does Cooper Flagg crack…
Sep 23, 2026 · 31:30
The Lakers made a bold push to acquire Walker Kessler in a summertime sign and trade with the Jazz, giving up the rest of their first round draft capital and a whole lot of money…
Sep 22, 2026 · 30:39
The Lakers aren't necessarily expected to contend for a title this season, but Luka Dončić is still one of the favorites for MVP. Which is a testament to both his star power, and…
Sep 21, 2026 · 31:27
A LOT of eyebrows went up among Lakers fans heading into the weekend when news of an investor presentation created by the Josh Kushner/Bob Iger ownership group to bring in more…
Sep 18, 2026 · 30:27
Preseason odds for postseason awards don't necessarily say everything about a team's chances, but they can be instructive. So for the Lakers, who aren't expected to move…
Sep 17, 2026 · 30:15
Every year, ESPN breaks out its Future Rankings, looking at the prospects every team in the league has going forward, based on things like roster quality, draft capital,…
Sep 16, 2026 · 37:10
Tuesday at the NBA's league meetings, Adam Silver spoke to the media for the first time since dropping Adam's Silver Hammer on Steve Ballmer and the Clippers. He had a few things…
Sep 15, 2026 · 33:55
Last week, the big news for the Lakers was an assistant GM, but the team didn't stop there. On Friday, the squad also filled out the sports science staff, adding Keith D'Amelio…
Sep 14, 2026 · 36:17
Ziaire Williams gave a little more insight in to the trip he and the rest of his teammates, speaking to Sports Illustrated. While the Lakers played some ball, Williams says most…
Sep 11, 2026 · 35:31
The Lakers are giving away a lot of bobbleheads this season. Like, a lot. Both for established stars like Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, and fan favorites from days gone by, like…
Sep 10, 2026 · 31:26
Good news out of El Segundo on Wednesday. The Lakers reportedly have hired (now former) Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as another assistant general manager under Rob Pelinka.…
Sep 9, 2026 · 35:55
On Tuesday's show, we talked about players like Ziaire Williams, Collin Sexton or Cam Carr who could make a significant difference in how the Lakers finish the season. But none…
Sep 8, 2026 · 36:10
The Lakers are expected to be good this season... but not good in a way people need to pay much attention to, according to the pundits and assorted tastemakers. So in some ways,…
Sep 4, 2026 · 39:33
There were people, very likely including Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, who didn't think Adam Silver had the stones to do it. Those people were wrong. The NBA on Wednesday dropped…
Sep 2, 2026 · 40:11
Four spots in the starting lineup for the Lakers seem pretty settled. Obvously starting with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler, and from there Quentin Grimes seems…
Sep 1, 2026 · 38:16
It'll be a while before we know if the new ownership group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger will be a net positive or a net negative for the Lakers. We don't know how they'll…
Aug 31, 2026 · 40:10
The Lakers lost out on Jonathan Kuminga last week (or dodged a bullet, depending on your POV) when the free agent forward went to Minnesota. But that doesn't mean they've stopped…
Aug 28, 2026 · 36:13
Every summer, ESPN issues it's preseason predictions. We hit on a few of them already, noting for example that the Lakers are predicted to win 45 games, and compete in that set…
Aug 27, 2026 · 38:27
Well, it looked like a slow news day until it wasn't. First, finally the Lakers (and everyone else) got a conclusion to the Jonathan Kuminga saga. He's going to Minnesota,…
Aug 26, 2026 · 36:28
There are a couple players still rattling around the NBA, unsigned. Two have limited options but likely return to their current teams (Benedict Mathurin, Jalen Duren) and one is…
Aug 25, 2026 · 36:49
ESPN is out with a bunch of late-summer evaluations for teams around the league. It includes win projections (45, which they say will be sixth in the conference) along with an…
Aug 24, 2026 · 42:50
Turns out there's no real downside to being Luka Dončić's teammate, at least as it pertains to offseason team bonding trips. The Lakers, flown out to Slovenia on Luka's dime, are…
Aug 21, 2026 · 40:05
The Nuggets unloaded Peyton Watson in a deal on Wednesday that netted them a first rounder in 2031 and another second rounder. All of this despite Watson agreeing to a deal in…
Aug 20, 2026 · 35:04
One of the last big pieces left to move in the NBA this offseason finally found a home on Wednesday, as Nuggets small forward Peyton Watson, once a rumored target for the Lakers,…
Aug 19, 2026 · 41:15
The Buss siblings clapped back at Jeanie Buss in their argument over whether the sibs have the ability to force a liquidation of the family shares, and as we wait for a…
Aug 18, 2026 · 38:57
Rather than cede the franchise sale drama to Mark Walter, Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, the Buss siblings on Monday went full bore into doing what they do best—creating serious…
Aug 17, 2026 · 40:27
For the nine zillionth time since turning down a long-term deal with the Lakers, veteran guard Dennis Schröder is on the move, this time from Cleveland to Charlotte. The…
Aug 14, 2026 · 21:50
In a normal offseason, the August schedule release is one of those signpost events that lets fans know the season is creeping closer. It's a fun chance to try and predict what's…
Aug 14, 2026 · 38:00
A drop was dropped on Lakers nation this week with the sale of the team from Mark Walter to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Nobody saw it coming, not even (reportedly) the principals…
Aug 13, 2026 · 36:47
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Aug 12, 2026 · 25:16
Well THAT was unexpected. After decades of family ownership, the Lakers will change ownership for the second time in less than a year and a half, with news breaking Wednesday…
Aug 12, 2026 · 35:44
The first bits of the schedule were released on Tuesday, and (no surprise) the Lakers play a big role in what the NBA now calls Opening Week, and then on Christmas. They're…
Aug 11, 2026 · 9:58
The NBA's annual slowplay of its schedule release began on Tuesday, and two of the marquee games will involve the Lakers. They'll open the season against Steph Curry and the…
Aug 11, 2026 · 37:01
The question of value is going to be a huge one for the Lakers this season. Especially in the context of which players provide more of it than their salary might suggest. So…
Aug 10, 2026 · 36:41
This question came in from a listener, TheStewPup at Kambrothers on Twitter: Given the team's lack of (positive) trade pieces, how long do you guys think it will take to turn the…
Aug 7, 2026 · 37:00
The Lakers need to fill out their roster, and the biggest need is a forward with defensive versatility who can also shoot a little. Dallas forward PJ Washington seems to fit that…
Aug 6, 2026 · 33:46
The great David Aldridge at The Athletic has a review of the summer's activity around the NBA, ranking teams by how successful an offseason they had. That doesn't mean teams…
Aug 5, 2026 · 35:34
The Lakers have a hole at forward. Most people think that hole is at power forward, more specifically. And no question, it would be great to fill it with a high end, versatile…
Aug 4, 2026 · 36:50
Maybe it's because his dad is a broadcaster for the Lakers, but Klay Thompson has been connected via rumors to the purple and gold for years. And now, at 36, he's reportedly on…
Aug 3, 2026 · 33:23
The Lakers had a very eventful offseason, leading to what could rightly be called a radical roster makeover. Whether you like, dislike, or remain undecided about Luka Doncic's…
Jul 31, 2026 · 35:16
The Lakers are a radically different team this year than last. Better? Worse? About the same? You could make an argument for all three. But at the least, it's easy to say that…
Jul 30, 2026 · 39:52
The Lakers became Luka Donćić's team the moment he was traded to the Lakers, but from a leadership perspective he didn't have to fully take on every part of the job, because the…
Jul 29, 2026 · 36:50
Tuesday began with more news about the federal investigation into the vast business empire of Dodgers owner Mark Walter and the Guggenheim Group. It's complicated, for sure (more…
Jul 28, 2026 · 38:47
As the Lakers (or at least Lakers fans) endure the Jonathan Kuminga Waiting Game -- and along those lines, Jake Fisher reports Monday evening that the Lakers are still…
Jul 27, 2026 · 36:56
The Lakers need a starting-caliber forward. That much is clear, and it's not exactly a state secret. Whether the Lakers can do it this offseason remains to be seen, and whether…
Jul 25, 2026 · 13:40
LeBron James has chosen the Sixers. LBJ had already long been out the Lakers' door, so in that sense, it's kind of a formality. But on a practical level (business around the…
Jul 24, 2026 · 19:50
The Lakers haven't yet officially signed Blazers free agent forward and defensive specialist Matisse Thybulle to a veteran's minimum deal, but that's only a formality. He'll be…
Jul 24, 2026 · 36:04
The Lakers have undergone a massive offseason roster transformation, with three (at most) holdovers from last season's rotation. Lots of new faces. More long-term deals than in…
Jul 23, 2026 · 38:05
Unless the Lakers can pull what's become a very tricky rabbit out of their proverbial hat and figure out a complicated deal for a high-profile forward, the offseason's roster…
Jul 22, 2026 · 33:40
The Lakers have long needed more young players and promising wing defenders... and if possible, more young promising wing defenders. As such, it makes perfect sense that the…
Jul 21, 2026 · 29:53
The Lakers have clearly been pondering the defensive issues that remained evident after their initial wave of new roster additions. Yes, Walker Kessler and, to a lesser but still…
Jul 20, 2026 · 18:38
During the 2025-26 season, the Lakers' bench, to put it generously, lacked scoring punch. Some of this was the byproduct of continual injuries, which kept someone like Rui…
Jul 20, 2026 · 36:10
It cannot be overstated how much is riding on Walker Kessler's impending success and fit with the Lakers. It's not simply how much the team needs the skills the center brings,…
Jul 17, 2026 · 24:10
The Summer League Lakers are undefeated in Las Vegas, cemented by Thursday's 102-85 beatdown of the Chicago Bulls. Tournament play awaits, but in the bigger picture, could the…
Jul 17, 2026 · 37:40
The Lakers, in need of more depth along the wing, have reportedly been in talks with both the Atlanta Hawks and free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga about a potential…
Jul 16, 2026 · 38:27
It's officially the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, and not simply because the roster was completely revamped with a goal of building properly around him. (Successful mission?…
Jul 15, 2026 · 38:56
The Lakers are now a year or so into the "Mark Walter era," which happens to coincide with the official start of "the Luka Doncic era." More than ever, all the decisions made…
Jul 15, 2026 · 37:39
The Lakers may not be done making moves this offseason, and if they have their way, likely won't be. But for the time being, given how they're over the cap, any future new faces…
Jul 14, 2026 · 35:59
The Lakers have a LOT of new faces this coming season, with a rotation that's been radically overhauled. For better or worse? That remains to be seen, but were it to become a…
Jul 14, 2026 · 14:38
The Lakers' offseason churn never stops... and in this case, that's a good thing! On Monday afternoon, two pieces of positive news broke for the Lakers. First, the Lakers signed…
Jul 13, 2026 · 15:22
The Lakers pick up their Summer League run in Vegas on Tuesday vs. the Clippers, and are looking to extend a thus far undefeated run in Sin City. Obviously, as is the caveat with…
Jul 13, 2026 · 30:28
On Sunday, the Lakers announced the official signings of Austin Reaves and Collin Sexton, following a CBA-mandated order of operations that contains no surprises, but also…
Jul 10, 2026 · 23:00
The assumption among many fans now that LeBron is out the door is that Bronny is soon to follow, or should be at least, whether that's because the Lakers push him out (why bother…
Jul 10, 2026 · 36:34
First things first - there's no indication that Dallas forward PJ Washington is actually on the market, but his name pops up all the time and in theory, there are reasons the…
Jul 9, 2026 · 39:17
The Lakers started into their business this week making official what was unofficial before. Tuesday, it was the business of finalizing the trade to send Deandre Ayton to…
Jul 8, 2026 · 33:40
The Lakers, having traded Deandre Ayton, badly needed to address the backup center position, and on Tuesday did just that, signing veteran Kevon Looney, known mostly for his time…
Jul 7, 2026 · 37:03
We learned Monday morning that Rui Hachimura will be heading to Inglewood to join the Clippers next season, on a two year deal worth $28 million (with the second season a team…
Jul 6, 2026 · 24:32
The Lakers need some wins in the draft and player development space after swings and misses on Jalen Hood-Schifino and Dalton Knecht. Well, Cameron Carr looks like that guy,…
Jul 6, 2026 · 13:20
As the Lakers reportedly try to open up the space to continue adding to what is currently a guard-heavy, wing/forward-light roster, there was at least some hope that they could…
Jul 6, 2026 · 34:52
One of the big moves the Lakers made after the big Walker Kessler trade was to wrap up former Raptors PF/C Sandro Mamukelashvili. The Georgian vet has been a darling of the…
Jul 3, 2026 · 22:36
The Lakers are trying to open up enough space to bring in one more impact player this offseason, and started that business on Friday by trading backup center Deandre Ayton to…
Jul 3, 2026 · 38:04
The Lakers want to make fans happy, they always like the good vibes that come with approval from the media. But the person they really need to make happy? That's Luka Dončić. And…
Jul 2, 2026 · 25:22
Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton. These are the big names we know will be on the roster next year after a flurry of activity on Wednesday.…
Jul 2, 2026 · 38:29
Tuesday's opening to NBA free agency was boring. Wednesday was poppin'. The Lakers got off to a fast start, coming to terms with Utah center Walker Kessler on the terms of a…
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:04
It took a minute, but once things shook loose the Lakers VERY quickly reshaped their roster for the Luka Dončić era. The massive piece of business (metaphorically and literally)…
Jul 1, 2026 · 40:14
The Lakers started the day by losing LeBron James. That was, and remains, the biggest news of the day. And how this ends remains to be seen. There's still a chance the Lakers…
Jun 30, 2026 · 19:51
The marriage of convenience is no longer convenient. LeBron James informed the Lakers Tuesday that he'll be playing next season, but not for them, according to multiple reports.…
Jun 30, 2026 · 40:38
The market for restricted free agents is starting to heat up a little, and it starts with meetings! Both Walker Kessler and Jalen Duren are at least testing the market as free…
Jun 29, 2026 · 25:11
In the long term, winning your first big press conference doesn't really win you much, but it was still a great introduction for Cameron Carr last week to the LA media. The…
Jun 29, 2026 · 37:51
Free agency is coming fast, and while the rumor mill is spinning on overdrive, the Lakers seem to be more on the periphery of things. Now that doesn't necessarily mean much, but…
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