Lakers Talk HR 2:  To Sign Or Not To Sign

Lakers Talk HR 2: To Sign Or Not To Sign

Author: ESPN Los Angeles May 15, 2026 Duration: 50:09
Hour 2 started off with Trudell's thoughts on Austin Reaves and if he could be on this team next season. ESPN's Dave McMenamin called in to talk about what he heard about LeBron's huge decision this offseason and what free agents the Lakers plan to reach out to. Plus, should the Lakers resign Rui Hachimura? Trudell answered the question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell
Podcast Episodes
Lakers Talk HR 1: A New Beginning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:49
Mike Trudell takes over as host of Lakers Talk, as he opens up talking about the reaction of the locker room after the Lakers got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Also, our own Mychal Thompson called in to talk about…
Lakers Talk HR 2: To Play Or Not To Play [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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/Rocke…
Lakers Talk HR 1: Looking Tired [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:41
The Houston Rockets finally got a win against the Lakers in their 1st Round series, so Andy looked back on Game 4 on how the Lakers lost. Plus, Andy thinks "too many turnovers" is what cost the Lakers' sweep vs the Rocke…
Lakers Talk HR 2: Predictions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:21
Hour 2 started with Andy predicting what happens in Game 2 and the rest of the Lakers/Rockets series. To help Andy preview Game 2 and an injury update on Kevin Durant was The Athletic's Will Guillory. Plus, the crew wond…
Lakers Talk HR 1: Up One Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:09
Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the Lakers going up 1-0 over the Houston Rockets by winning Game 1. How did they win Game 1? Andy thinks guys weren't "standing around" like we been used to seeing them do in…
Lakers Talk HR 2: King Expectations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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/…
Lakers Talk HR 1: Messing With Texas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:34
Andy Kamenetzky broke down how the 1st Round Matchup could go against the Houston Rockets. With Luka and Austin still out, who should be the starters going into the series? Andy had an idea. Then, Jackson Gaitlin from "L…
Lakers Talk HR 2:  Rushing Back Too Soon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:25
Luka Doncic is reportedly flying to Spain to get treatment on his injury to try to come back sooner, maybe even the 1st or 2nd Round of the Playoffs, so Andy and the crew wondered if this is the best course of action for…
Lakers Talk HR 1: JJ Is Really Mad [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:21
Andy Kamenetzky started the first hour reacting to how JJ Redick was "blowing up" at certain players in the loss in their 2nd game against the OKC Thunder in less than a week. To talk more about "Angry JJ" and how the La…
Lakers Talk HR 2: Milestones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:43
Hour 2 had A-Kam looking at all the recent milestones that not only has Luka Doncic has achieved but Rui Hachimura and JJ Redick. To help Andy preview 2 games vs the Oklahoma City Thunder in less than a week is "Locked O…