Lakers Talk With Allen Sliwa

Sliwa thinks that the roster is pretty much set as we are just about 2 months away from the open of Training Camp. And, can this roster right now contend for an NBA Title? Sli doesn’t think it can. Plus, reaction to D’Angelo Russell’s comments about his first year and half with the Lakers. Then, “Crunch Time” with thoughts on Team USA’s run through the 2024 Paris Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa started the show “putting a bow” on Lakers’ Summer League and talked about who he thinks is the “most interesting” player to come out of Lakers Summer League. Then, Sli discussed how the roster is coming along with news that Spencer Dinwiddie took a minimum deal with the Dallas Mavericks. Plus, reaction to Philly's Joel Embiid's interview with the NY Times where he talked about the Lakers and LeBron James. Also, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk called in to talk about what he saw at the Vegas Summer League from the Lakers and his thoughts on how LeBron might be the "closer" for Team USA in the Paris Olympics. And, "Crunch Time" with Producer Funch and DeAndre! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sli started the show talking about Bronny James' play in the Las Vegas Summer League so far and JJ Redick's comparison for Bronny. Plus, what should we expect from AD in the upcoming season? Sliwa gave his predictions. Also, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane called in to talk about what he's seen from Bronny so far, the play of 1st round pick Dalton Knecht, and how the roster might shape up. Then, Producer Funch and DeAndre joined Sli for "Crunch Time." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sli opens the show with the thinking that it might not be a negative that the Lakers "struck out" in NBA Free Agency so far, it could be part of a bigger plan "down the line." Plus, Sliwa gives his thoughts on Bronny James’ and Dalton Knecht’s debut in NBA Summer League. Then, Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus came on to talk about what could potentially happen with the roster from now until February 2025 and the real expectations for JJ Redick in his first year as Head Coach. Also, "Crunch Time" with talk on DeMar DeRozan and Paul George. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Free Agency opened over the weekend and the Lakers “struck out” on the top free agents, and Sli broke down why the Lakers couldn’t get those major players in a purple and gold uniform. Also, some talk on the 2 newest Lakers draft picks, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. Plus, should the Lakers just "run it back?" Sli thinks it wouldn't be a wise move. And, the Athletic's Jovan Buha on what the Lakers do now after "striking out" in free agency and the plan for D'Angelo Russell. Then, "Crunch Time" with winners and losers from the first weekend of NBA Free Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa opened up the show reacting to JJ Redick’s introductory press conference as the new Lakers Head Coach.  LA Times’s Brad Turner called in to talk about the expectations for the rookie head coach and what to expect with the roster in the next few weeks. Then, Sliwa played some quotes and talked about his “takeaways” from JJ presser. Also, Sli talked about how LeBron wasn’t involved in the coaching search, which is huge because the Lakers could be “looking at life without LeBron.” Plus, “Crunch Time” with talk on the big OKC/Chicago trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers named JJ Redick as their new head coach, and Sliwa had it covered from all angles. Sli thinks JJ will be fine as the head coach, but if he isn’t, it wouldn’t be his fault but that of the front office. Sliwa also took calls on the hiring of the Lakers’ new head coach and many had the same concerns that JJ is not that experienced yet for the job. To talk more about this and other potential moves was Lakers Nation’s Trevor Lane. And then “Crunch Time” with Producer Funch and DeAndre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA world woke up to some huge news as UConn's Dan Hurley turned down the Lakers' Head Coaching job. Why did he say no? Is the Lakers' job not a good job anymore? Sliwa thinks it's still a great job. Sli also took calls from Lakers Fans, who were angry and confused on why the team hasn't filled the position yet. LA Times' Brad Turner called in to talk about Hurley turning down LA's offer and what's next on the list for the Purple and Gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa started the show with the reports that if JJ Redick gets the Lakers head coaching job, he will be surrounded by an "experienced" staff. Plus, how can the Lakers keep keep up when the West gets tougher? Also, with Kyrie Irving playing so well for the Dallas Mavericks in the playoffs, did the Lakers "drop the ball" not trying to get him in a Lakers jersey? Sliwa talked about it. Then, Bleacher Reports' Eric Pincus gives his thoughts on what the Lakers should do in the offseason, with their roster and coaching job while also giving us the scoop on Bronny James. "Crunch Time" ended the show with talk on Gordon Hayward's weird beef with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Minnesota Timberwolves beating the World Champion Denver Nuggets, Sliwa wondered how far away the Lakers are compared to the the Nuggets or even the T'Wolves. Plus, should the next Lakers coaching decision run through Anthony Davis or LeBron James? Sliwa had some thoughts on this topic. Also, ESPN's Dave McMenamin called in with an update on the coaching search and what could happen with the roster. Then, Sli and Producer Funches did "Crunch Time!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to multiple reports, the Lakers will start to interview candidates to replace Darvin Ham, who they fired last week. Then, will the Lakers spend a draft pick on Bronny James? Sliwa speaks on it. And, Sli talked about what could happen with “Free-Agent-To Be” LeBron James in the next few weeks. To talk more on the coaching search, LeBron and D’Angelo Russell was LA Times’ Brad Turner. Also, “Crunch Time!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa opened up the show reacting to the firing of Darvin Ham as the Lakers’ Head Coach. Sli thought he had some questionable coaching decisions that maybe cost him his job. And, what happens with the vacant head coaching position? Sliwa goes down the line of potential candidates. To talk more about the head coaching search and some potential roster changes is OC Register’s Khobi Prince. Then, “Crunch Time” with talk on what the Clippers and 76ers will do in the offseaso Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers officially got eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by losing 4-1 to the Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round, so Sliwa looks back at the series on how the Lakers lost the Nuggets, once again. Plus, have we seen the last of Darvin Ham as the head coach of the LA Lakers? Sli speculates what could happen. And, what will happen with the free agent to-be LeBron James? Sliwa maps out the possibilities. Also, talk on the ups and downs of D'Angelo Russell. Then, "Crunch Time!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers are down 0-2 to the Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round and there is lots of blame to go around. Do you blame Darvin's Coaching? Or LeBron's decision-making down the stretch of Game 2? Or AD "not showing up" for the 4th Qtr in Game 2? Sliwa talked about it. Sli also took calls to get the temperture of Lakers Fans with the Lakers being down to the Nuggets again in a playoff series. Plus, "Crunch Time" with a look at the other playoff series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers just wrapped up their regular season, finishing with a 47-35 record. Sliwa took a look back on the season with the highlights and the lowlights. Plus, should the Lakers "tank" their first play-in game vs the New Orleans Pelicans to AVOID the Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round? Sliwa had a lot to say about that theory and also took calls on this crazy notion. And, Sli gives AD his "props" for playing a career high 76 games in the regular season. Then, "Crunchtime" with thoughts on the new Team USA roster.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite the Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, they are 9-2 in their last 11 games and Sliwa feels they are "step ahead" of most teams who are struggling in the last couple weeks of the regular season. And, after taking another poke in the eye, should Anthony Davis wear googles as many suggest he should? Plus, Sli gives an update on AD's eye injury and the status of Jared Vanderbilt. Then, LA Times' Brad Turner called in to talk about the landscape of the Western Conference heading into the playoffs and what matchup he wants to see in the playoffs. Also, a look ahead to the final week of the NBA regular season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sli is feeling really good about the Lakers after beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in what he calls their “best win of the season.” Also, Sliwa’s expectations for the Lakers have “risen” in the last 30 days. And, when is LeBron going to retire? He gave hints after the Brooklyn win. Plus, an injury update on Gabe Vincent, Cam Reddish and Jared Vanderbilt. Then, “Crunch Time!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa was really optimistic after finding out that the Lakers have been 15-7 since the beginning of Februrary.  Plus, Sli thinks if the Lakers play defense the way they been playing lately in the Playoffs, they won't last long. Also, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk about LeBron's nagging ankle injury and the upcoming road trip. Then, the debut of "Crunch Time!"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Lakers dropped two big back-to-back games to Sacramento and Golden State, Sliwa thinks the Lakers have to "handle business" against the Embiid-less Philadephia 76ers and the struggling Indiana Pacers. Plus, an injury update on Christian Wood, Jared Vanderbilt, and Gabe Vincent. And, Sliwa takes a look at the remarkable play of D'Angelo Russell in the last couple months. Then, the Southern Calfornia News Group's Khobi Price on what happens if the Lakers don't make the playoffs and who he thinks the Lakers miss the most.  Also, a look ahead to the light week for the Lakers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers had a huge week by beating some of the top teams in the NBA, so Sliwa thinks they are slowly "getting back in it" with about a month left in the regular season. Plus, more on Anthony Davis' historic night in the win vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. And, a look back at D'Angelo Russell's career high night in the win vs the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk called in to talk about the chances the Lakers have against the World Champion Denver Nuggets and how AD has to "prove it in the playoffs." Also, an update on Jared Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices