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Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

Locked On Podcast Network, Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

300 episodes

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 the biggest stories from within the Lakers locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Lakers podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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  1. JJ Redick Discusses Growth as Lakers Coach, no longer Fueled by "Inner-anger."

    · 19 min · Episode 2886

    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 there, at times it felt like cosplay.…

  2. The Lakers Are Forging an Early Identity on Both Sides of the Ball

    · 30 min · Episode 2885

    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. Defensively, Redick has already talked about…

  3. What Should JJ Redick's Rotation Look Like, From Starters to Reserves? Listeners Weigh In...

    · 23 min · Episode 2884

    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 probably at the wrong podcast), most…

  4. Walker Kessler Says the Lakers Are Going to Have a "Nasty" Defense... In a Good Way

    · 32 min · Episode 2883

    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 Kessler said on Tuesday that he believes the…

  5. Will Walker Kessler Be a Game-Changer Defensively? His Teammates Say Yes...

    · 20 min · Episode 2882

    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 the floor. They know as long as they have…

  6. Media Day! The Lakers Kick Off 2026-27 With Confidence and Purpose

    · 32 min · Episode 2881

    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 expectations around a team that is expected to be…

  7. Media Day! The Lakers Kick Off the Season Truly as Luka Dončić's Team

    · 32 min · Episode 2880

    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 to be the leader of an entirely new…

  8. Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick Meet the Media: Key Takeaways

    · 32 min · Episode 2878

    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 just over a half hour on a range of…

  9. Does Austin Reaves Have More Pressure on Him This Season Than Any Other Laker?

    · 31 min · Episode 2877

    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 survey, no Laker has more pressure on him…

  10. BONUS! NBA TOP 100 Rankings: 21-30 (With Andy Kamenetzky)! LeBron, Flagg, and Jalen(s)!

    · 56 min · Episode 2876

    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 the top 30? Find out on today's…

  11. Is Walker Kessler a Top 75 Player in the NBA? ESPN Thinks Yes.

    · 32 min · Episode 2875

    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 to bring in the young, hopefully…

  12. Can Austin Reaves Make an All-NBA Team? Can Redick Get Coach of the Year Votes?

    · 31 min · Episode 2874

    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 his incredible skill as an offensive…

  13. Will New Lakers Ownership Prioritize Money and Profit Over Winning Basketball?

    · 31 min · Episode 2873

    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 cash to their group and round out the…

  14. Which Lakers Have a Real Shot at Postseason Awards? Luka for MVP? Kessler for All-Defense?

    · 30 min · Episode 2872

    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 mountains this year when it comes to the Western…

  15. How Well Are the Lakers Set Up for the Future? Breaking Down ESPN's Future Rankings...

    · 30 min · Episode 2871

    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, financial flexibility, quality of management and…

  16. Adam Silver Weighs In on Mark Walter, Lakers Ownership, Plus Did the Lakers Catch a Cap Break?

    · 37 min · Episode 2870

    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 to say about the LAC, but of greater…

  17. The Lakers Continue Hiring in the Basketball Department. Plus, Where do They Fit Out West?

    · 34 min · Episode 2869

    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 as their new sports performance guy.…

  18. Is Ziaire Williams Ready for a Big Role with the Lakers? Plus, How LA Dodged a Bullet

    · 36 min · Episode 2868

    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 of the important stuff from the trip…

  19. What Bobbleheads Say About Lakers Culture Going Forward... Plus, Expectations for Walker Kessler!

    · 36 min · Episode 2867

    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 Kurt Rambis, Norm Nixon and even Paul…

  20. The Lakers Hire Eric Amsler as Assistant GM... Are More Front Office Hires Coming?

    · 31 min · Episode 2866

    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. Amsler spent two decades in Miami, a…

  21. Is Walker Kessler Ready to Have a Major Impact for the Lakers? Plus, Phil Jackson Gets a Statue!

    · 36 min · Episode 2865

    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 of those guys matter if the frontline…

  22. How Much Can Good Chemistry Help the Lakers Exceed Expectations This Season?

    · 36 min · Episode 2864

    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, the fact that they're a brand new group…

  23. The NBA Drops the Hammer on Steve Ballmer and the Clippers (and How the Lakers Dodged That Bullet)

    · 40 min · Episode 2863

    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 the hammer on the LA Clippers and…

  24. Who Should Be the Fifth Starter for the Lakers? Williams? Mamukelashvili? LaRavia? Thiero?

    · 40 min · Episode 2862

    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 like a pretty safe bet. But what about…

  25. Report: Lakers Ownership Issues Are Slowing the Basketball Operations Rebuild

    · 38 min · Episode 2861

    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 spend money, or what they'll prioritize.…

  26. Would Bruce Brown Help the Lakers? And Who Should They Cut When the Time Comes?

    · 40 min · Episode 2860

    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 trying to fill out the roster. Jake…

  27. ESPN Preseason Predictions: Will the Lakers Be the NBA's Most Disappointing Team?

    · 36 min · Episode 2859

    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 of Western Conference teams either in, or…

  28. Jonathan Kuminga Goes to Minnesota, Jeanie Buss Goes to Court...

    · 38 min · Episode 2858

    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, agreeing to a two-year deal worth about $13…

  29. Kuminga Down to Los Angeles and Minnesota? What's One Thing Austin Reaves Can Improve?

    · 36 min · Episode 2857

    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 Jonathan Kuminga, who currently has no…

  30. ESPN Grades the Lakers' Offseason. Does the Luka-Centric Rebuild Get High Marks?

    · 37 min · Episode 2856

    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 offseason grade (C+) and all kinds of…

  31. Luka Dončić Is Showing the Lakers a Good Time in Slovenia (and Why That Matters)

    · 43 min · Episode 2855

    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 being treated to a first class tour of…

  32. Fantasies of Nikola Jokic Are Already Percolating In Los Angeles

    · 40 min · Episode 2854

    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 line with market expectations, of four…

  33. Peyton Watson Sent to Cleveland, Denver Gets Weaker, Helps Lakers in the Western Conference

    · 35 min · Episode 2853

    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, was flipped to the Cleveland Cavaliers…

  34. How Buss Family Drama Could Impact Lakers Basketball, and Jeanie's Legacy

    · 41 min · Episode 2852

    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 resolution that might be a while in coming, it's…

  35. The Buss Siblings Try to Force a Sale of Their Remaining Shares, Which Jeanie Tries to Block

    · 39 min · Episode 2851

    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 sibling drama. Early in the day, ESPN…

  36. How (Yet Another) Dennis Schröder Trade Impacts Jonathan Kuminga and the Lakers

    · 40 min · Episode 2850

    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 motivation for the Cavs is relatively simple -…

  37. Lakers Schedule Breakdown: Highlights, Lowlights, and Big Challenges Ahead

    · 22 min · Episode 2849

    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 coming. Things never quite work out as…

  38. How do Lakers Fans Feel About New Ownership? And Why the Sale Needs to Happen Quickly

    · 38 min · Episode 2848

    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 until last weekend. Lakers fans rightly…

  39. How Will LAKERS SALE to Kushner & Iger IMPACT Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka?

    · 37 min · Episode 2847

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  40. Mark Walter Will Sell Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 Billion

    · 25 min · Episode 2845

    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 that Mark Walter will be selling the team…

  41. Luka Vs. Steph! The Lakers Vs. LeBron! Plus, How Much Pressure Does Donćić Face?

    · 36 min · Episode 2844

    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 playing on what is technically the first…

  42. NBA Schedule Release Begins! Lakers Opening Day, Christmas Matchups Revealed!

    · 9:58 · Episode 2843

    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 Warriors (although not on the literal…

  43. Which Lakers Are Most Likely to Outperform Their Contracts? Or Underperform?

    · 37 min · Episode 2842

    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 which guys are most likely to outperform…

  44. Can the Lakers Contend Before Luka's Contract Expires? This Offseason Provides Clues.

    · 37 min · Episode 2841

    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 team into a true contender? Can they…

  45. The Lakers Would Love to Get Players Like PJ Washington... But are the PJ Washingtons Available?

    · 37 min · Episode 2840

    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 bill. But for this to work, the Mavs…

  46. How Does Lakers' Offseason Stack Up Against the Rest of the NBA?

    · 34 min · Episode 2839

    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 finishing higher are better overall, just…

  47. Is Luka Dončić Part of the Solution for the Lakers' Problem at Power Forward?

    · 36 min · Episode 2838

    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 defender who also comes with a good skill…

  48. As Dallas Explores Trades, Is Klay Thompson a Solid Option for the Lakers?

    · 37 min · Episode 2837

    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 the trade block with the Mavs. So once…

  49. Lakers Coaches, NBA Insiders Offer Breakdown of Luka Doncic's New Roster

    · 33 min · Episode 2836

    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 new look running mates, one thing's for…

  50. How Do the New Look Lakers Stack Up in a New Look Western Conference?

    · 35 min · Episode 2835

    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 the team's floor could be a little…

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