Lakers Talk HR 2: To Play Or Not To Play

Lakers Talk HR 2: To Play Or Not To Play

Author: ESPN Los Angeles May 15, 2026 Duration: 50:11
Hour 2 started with the question: Should Austin Reaves play this series?  Andy thinks if he's close to 90%, than he should.  Then, Locked On Rockets Jackson Gatlin called to give the Houston perspective on the Lakers/Rockets and what he thinks of KD's injury.  Also, if Austin isn't too far behind from being back on the court, where is Luka?  The crew wondered.  Plus, "Crunch Time" with the most overrated team in the NBA Playoffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Lakers Talk HR 1: A Drunk Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:56
Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the crazy Lakers win over the Phoenix Suns, that saw LeBron go to the free throw line 4 times with the game on the line. And, Andy wants to "gloat" about the Lakers inserting…
Lakers Talk HR 2:  Qualified Robin? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:32
Could Austin Reaves the "Robin" to Luka's "Batman?" Andy and crew wondered. Plus, Producer D thinks that Jared Vanderbilt is "unplayable" on this Lakers' team as currently constructed. Then, Andy reacted to the Rich Paul…
Lakers Talk HR 1: Defensive Issues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:02
Andy Kamenetzky started the show with thoughts on the Lakers blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Then, what's really wrong with the defense? Andy tried to figure it out. Also, The Athletic's Dan Woike called in to tal…
Lakers Talk HR 2:  What's Wrong With Rui [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:18
Hour 2 began with the question: What's wrong with Rui Hachimura? Andy and crew speculate. Then, Giannis reportedly asked for a trade from Milwaukee before the season started, so the crew wondered if the Lakers can pull o…
Lakers Talk HR 1:  Looking Tired [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:56
The show started with Andy Kamenetzky reacting to how tired the Lakers looked a couple days ago in their 3rd game in 4 nights. Then, Andy moved to "Stat Padding-Gate" with the talk that LeBron was "stat padding" to conti…
Lakers Talk HR 2: Killer Usage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:35
The 2nd hour started with Andy's concern for Luka Doncic's usage during the 1st quarters. Then, some calls with an interesting name that Lakers fans want on the team, Phoenix's Dillion Brooks. And, does the starting line…
Lakers Talk HR 1: Tide Has Changed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:59
Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the Lakers beating the Clippers behind Luka Doncic's 43 points. Plus, could the Lakers win another NBA Cup? Andy thinks they could win another. Then, Harrison Faigen from SB N…
Lakers Talk HR 2:  Fitting In [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:40
How will LeBron fit in when he comes back? Andy and crew tried to figure out how the Lakers will use the King when he returns. And, A-Kam said that LeBron should try to mimic a certain Golden State Warrior on defense whe…
Lakers Talk HR 1:  A Near Return [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:48
The show started with Andy Kamenetzky wondering what will LeBron James bring to the table, since he's reportedly going to be back tomorrow at home against the Utah Jazz. Also, Andy thinks LeBron will have to ramp up his…
Lakers Talk HR 2:  Messy In Texas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:57
Dallas Mavericks General Manager (and the guy that traded Luka Doncic to LA) Nico Harrison got let go by the Mavs, so Andy K wondered why it took so long. Also, Andy found a parallel to the Nico firing to something that…