Lakers Talk HR 2: King Expectations

Lakers Talk HR 2: King Expectations

Author: ESPN Los Angeles April 16, 2026 Duration: 52:38
What should we expect from LeBron in this 1st Round vs the Houston Rockets?  Andy thinks LeBron is under "no pressure."  Plus, Khobi Price from the California Post called in to talked about what he foresees for the Lakers/Rockets series and what the Lakers have to do to win the series. Also, the crew agreed that DeAndre Ayton needs to step up HUGE if the Lakers have a chance against the Houston Rockets.  Then, "Crunch Time" with thoughts on the play-in games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Podcast Episodes
Where To Start? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:28
Sliwa began that show realizing that there are so many different storylines with the Lakers in the first couple weeks: The injuries, the play of AD, and the up/downs of the role players. Also, is it a good idea to bring…
Injuries Mounting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:26
Are injuries the reason for the Lakers' slow start? Sliwa thinks it as something to do with it. Plus, a recap of the last second loss in Miami and Sli gives his assessment of the Lakers' role players so far through the f…
First Week Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:48
Sliwa started the show with the good and bad from the Lakers in the first week of the regular season. Plus, Sli thinks AD is already playing like an MVP candidate, despite going scoreless in the 2nd half vs Denver on Ope…
Regular Season Opener Eve [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:31
With one more day until the NBA regular season, Sliwa reacted to the Lakers' six Preseason games, by saying what he liked, what he didn't like, and marveled at the depth the Lakers can throw at their opponents. Plus, Sli…
What Is Expected [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:30
With 5 Preseason games already played, Sliwa gave his assessment on the team so far, but still doesn't know how they match up against the better teams in the NBA. Plus, Sli had a lot to say about Anthony Davis, especiall…
First Impressions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:54
Lakers played their first 2 games of the Preseason, so Sliwa gave his first impressions so far of the team, that features lots of new parts. Also, watching the first couple games already, Sli thinks one of the newest Lak…
Media Day! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:18
Sliwa talks about the excitement being at Media Day, as Sli thinks it was “night and day” compared to last season’s Media Day. Also, LA Times’ Brad Turner came on to talk about his impressions of Lakers’ Media Day and wh…
Deep Talent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:14
With NBA Training Camps about a week away from opening, Sliwa took an in-depth look at the Lakers' entire roster, with projections for the rotation and the starting lineup. Plus, Allen reads some quotes from Austin Reave…
Making Moves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:18
Allen discusses what the Lakers extension of Jarred Vanderbilt mean to the team. The Lakers depth can be a blessing and a curse and Allen shares his thoughts on why. Lakers fans want to react to the off season moves the…
Huge Signing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:29
Sliwa starts off the show reacting to the big signing for the Lakers this past week, Christian Wood, who has "All-Star type" talent. Sli thinks that Wood will use the Lakers just like Dennis Schroder and Malik Monk to ho…