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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Lakers Talk HR 1:  Looking Good So Far [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:17
The Lakers are off to a 8-3 start so far to the regular season, even with lots of injuries, so Andy Kamenetzky thinks the team can still get better as the season progresses. Plus, everything is MUCH easier when Austin Re…
Lakers Talk:  Better Than Expected [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:31
With the unexpected wins in the past week without LeBron, Austin and Luka, Andy Kamenetzky thinks there isn't such thing as a "scheduled loss" for these Lakers. Who is Nick Smith Jr, the newest Lakers sensation? Andy tal…
Lakers Talk HR 2: New Boss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:56
Andy opened up the 2nd hour of Lakers Talk talking about the Lakers' new owner, Mark Walter, and how the sale will affect the look of the team, especially with Jeanie Buss. Then, Karin Abcarians, from Silver Screen and R…
Lakers Talk HR 1: First Week Impressions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:41
The Lakers opened up their season with an impressive 3-2 record so far without LeBron and now Luka, but Andy Kamenetzky really loved the win in Minnesota vs the Timberwolves, who knocked the Lakers out of the playoffs la…
Lakers Talk HR 2: Manning The Middle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:02
Hour 2 started with Andy and the crew wondering why DeAndre Ayton doesn't get to the line enough, despite being a "pretty good" at the free throw line. "Light Years" Podcast host Sam Esfandiari came on with Andy to help…
Lakers Talk HR 1: It's Starts For Real Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:32
With the Preseason over for the Lakers, Andy Kamenetzky looked at what was good and bad for the Lakers during those 6 "tune up" games. One thing that Andy really liked was that every potential member of the rotation look…
Lakers Talk HR 2: Finally A Good Look [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:48
With news that Luka Doncic will play vs Phoenix in his first preseason game, Andy thinks we will get a full look of how things could go in the regular season sans Lebron. Lakers Nation's Matt Peralta came on to talk abou…
Lakers Talk HR 1: The Next Level [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:50
Andy Kamenetzky started the show commenting on how Austin Reaves looks like a guy who took another "step in his development." Then, Andy mentioned he's relieved that the Lakers announced Luka could play in "1-2 games" in…
Lakers Talk HR 2: New Man In The Middle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:32
Andy thinks "lots of eyes" will be on former #1 draft pick DeAndre Ayton, especially since he will be playing with playmakers like Luka Doncic and LeBron James. And, LeBron sent out a very, very interesting tweet that EV…
Lakers Talk HR 1: Looking Different [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:54
Andy Kamnetzky started the show marveling at how Jared Vanderbilt looks already in the first 2 preseason games and wondered if he should be inserted in the starting lineup. If Vando doesn't start, who should? Andy gave h…