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

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Podcast Episodes
Lakers Talk HR 1:  Another Great Win [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:57
Andy Kamenetzky started off the show loving the way the Lakers played in their win against the Cleveland Cavs. Plus, Luka Doncic is putting up astronomically stats, so many, Andy had to take a whole segment to just read…
Lakers Talk HR 2: Reinvention [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:25
Hour 2 had Andy loving the way LeBron sort of "reinvented" himself in during the win streak. To talk more about LeBron's "reinvention" and how he thinks the rest of the regular season will play out is Lakers Nation's Dan…
Lakers Talk HR 1:  Looking Tired [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:43
Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the Lakers finally getting a loss after a 9-game win streak that ended vs the Detroit Pistons. Also, even though they loss to the Pistons, Andy was very encouraged in the way…
Lakers Talk HR 2:  Coming Up Big Late [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:51
In Hour 2, Andy looked at how DeAndre Ayton can be ineffective for 3 and a half quarters and all of a sudden, makes key plays late in games during this win streak by the Lakers. To talk more about the Lakers' upcoming ga…
Lakers Talk HR 1:  A Rock Fight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:29
Andy Kamenetzky started off the show reacting to the Lakers win' in Houston vs the Rockets in which the style of the game shouldn't have had the Lakers' winning the game. Also, Andy was very encouraged seeing the Lakers…
Lakers Talk HR 2:  Getting Tougher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:56
Hour 2 had Andy breaking down the next 8 games as the Lakers will be playing lots of "playoff teams" and Andy thinks we should know a lot about the team by the end of March. Then, does LeBron still make the Lakers better…
Lakers Talk HR 1:  Hitting Another Level [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:48
Andy Kamenetzky started the show marveling at the job the Lakers did in their win vs the New York Knicks. Andy thinks they were actually "playing hard" and played great defense. Then, The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski calle…
Lakers Talk HR 1:  Turning The Corner? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:47
After 3 straight wins, Andy Kamenetzky points at the Lakers' win vs the New Orleans Pelicans, as something that Lakers fans should be excited for the potential of this team moving forward. Plus, would it be better for Au…
Lakers Talk HR 2:  Another Legend Comes Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:11
Hour 2 began with reaction to Pat Riley getting a statue at Star Plaza amongst the legends of LA sports. Andy revealed that Riley was up for a movie role in a well known 80's movie. Plus, who is the next LA Legend to get…
Lakers Talk HR 1:  Physical Play [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:49
Andy Kamenetzky hated how the Lakers didn't get "physical" against the Boston Celtics. Andy also thought the Lakers offensively are "flawed" with three similar players in Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves. To t…