Lakers Talk HR 1: Giannis Effect

Lakers Talk HR 1: Giannis Effect

Author: ESPN Los Angeles June 23, 2026 Duration: 53:40
Mike Trudell and Chris McGee opened up the show with speculating where Giannis Antetokounmpo could land by the end of tomorrow night as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Plus, Trae Young opting out for another deal is something that could help Austin Reaves in his contract talks with the Lakers. Then, ESPN's Senior NBA Reporter Ben Golliver called in to talk about what he thinks will happen with Giannis and what happens with the Lakers' 1st Round Pick. Also, Trudell's NBA Draft game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Destination For LA Sports Hour 1: Andy Kamenetzky & Marcas Grant [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:57
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Lakers Talk HR 2: NBA Teams as World Cup Nations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:12
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Lakers Talk HR 1: Ranking Championship Teams! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:12
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Destination For LA Sports HR 1: World Cup Opener! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:59
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Lakers Talk HR 2: Kobe Like [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:01
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Lakers Talk HR 1: Running The Point Solo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:52
Chris McGee goes at it solo, as Mike Trudell is out for his wife's bday and kids' little league game. Trudell did call Geeter to talk NBA Finals and his absence. Plus, is Austin Reaves worth the max? Geeter thinks so if…
Destination For LA Sports HR 2: Guest Raj Chipalu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:23
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