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Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa

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Los Angeles Lakers
Lebron James
Lakers
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
Luka Doncic
Houston Rockets
Luka Dončić
Austin Reaves
Austin Reeves
Deandre Ayton
San Antonio Spurs
Cleveland Cavaliers
Rui Hachimura
Phoenix Suns
NBA Trade Deadline
Marcus Smart
Dallas Mavericks
Los Angeles Clippers
Giannis Antetokounmpo

This channel is dedicated to serving Laker/NBA fans across the globe...Tune in Monday-Friday starting at 8am for daily Lakers content. In addition, we go LIVE after every Lakers Game for Instant analysis and reaction

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Latest Episodes

The Lakers' offseason is heating up, and we're breaking down the biggest storylines on today's Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa!

🔹 Are LeBron James and the Lakers making progress in contract negotiations?

🔹 Luka Dončić sends a clear message to the Lak... more

The NBA offseason is officially underway, and the Lakers are once again at the center of the league's biggest rumors, free agency questions, and trade speculation.

In today's LIVE stream, we're breaking down the latest comments from Brian Windhorst... more

The Lakers are widely expected to retain Austin Reaves despite interest from around the NBA. We discuss Marc Stein's latest report, why Reaves remains a key piece next to Luka Doncic, and what it means for the Lakers' offseason plans. Plus, Rich Paul... more

Today we're breaking down the latest Lakers rumors and discussing why Austin Reaves could soon have major options ahead of him. With questions surrounding the Lakers' roster construction, front office decisions, and long-term championship outlook, sh... more

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Recent Guests

Victor Wembenyama
Rookie for the San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
Episode: Knicks Win NBA Finals Game 1 | Predicting Lakers Offseason Moves | LA Times On Lebron Future
James Worthy
Basketball Hall of Famer and commentator featured via clip
NBA on TNT (via clip)
Episode: Lebron Rumors To Warriors | Kelly Oubre Option? | Keep or Trade Pick? | Spurs/Knicks Finals Preview
Dillon Emery
Covers the San Antonio Spurs; pre/post for Spurs
San Antonio Spurs coverage
Episode: LeBron Waits On Lakers Plan | Reaves Getting $200M? | Luka Retire A Mav? | Spurs vs Thunder, Game 6
Eric Pincus
NBA reporter covering Lakers and NBA for Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report
Episode: LeBron Drama? | Will Stars Take Less? | Bring Rui & Smart Back? | Guest: Eric Pincus
Dave McMenamin
ESPN NBA writer and analyst
ESPN
Episode: Lakers Facing A Sweep | OKC Dominating | Ayton's Disastrous Series | Guest: Dave McMenamin
Steve McGehee
News9 OKC Thunder reporter
News9 (OKC)
Episode: Game 2 Tonight | Confidence In Reaves? | Don't Expect Luka This Series | OKC Thunder Gues
Dan Woike
Writer for The Athletic covering the Lakers and the NBA
The Athletic
Episode: Lakers Look To Sweep Rockets | Guest: Dan Woike, The Athletic
Marcus Smart
Professional basketball player featured on the Lakers postgame show
Los Angeles Lakers (guest appearance)
Episode: Lakers Take 3-0 Lead | LeBron Sends It to OT | Marcus Smart Absolute Warrior
Will Guillory
Houston Rockets reporter for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Lakers Look to Take 2-0 Lead vs Rockets | KD Update | LeBron’s Impact | Redick vs Udoka Breakdown

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Allen Sliwa
Host of the show with multiple affiliations noted across episodes; active in Lakers-focused analysis and postgame commentary.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Awful Vando take

    Reason Luka is hurt is bc JJ wouldn’t play his roster

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Chance at 5-1 Road Trip | Trio Working Well Together | All Eyes On Reaves | Guest: Khobi Price
Q: Where does this success put the Lakers in the Western Conference picture and how might that affect playoffs?
Price indicated the Lakers have climbed into a competitive position, potentially challenging for a top seed depending on how remaining games go, while also acknowledging other teams like the Thunder and Spurs are strong this season. He highlighted the importance of how LeBron, AR, and Luka perform in the postseason and the added value of role players stepping up.
Chance at 5-1 Road Trip | Trio Working Well Together | All Eyes On Reaves | Guest: Khobi Price
Q: What have you made of this road trip and this stretch that the Lakers have been on?
Khobi Price described the road trip as impressive and beyond expectations, noting that the team began strong with four wins on the trip and has navigated a schedule featuring top teams, which has helped build confidence about their playoff positioning. He emphasized Luka Dončić's scoring surge and the shifting roles within the Lakers, especially LeBron adopting a more selective, sustainable approach.
Nets vs. Lakers | Value of Marcus Smart | Goal Of Winning 52+ Games | Knecht to G-League
Q: What stood out to you about the Lakers' recent run of wins?
Sammy highlights the Lakers' winning against teams they were expected to beat, the impact of health and a stronger bench, and the importance of consistency as they navigate back-to-back schedules and load management to stay healthy for the playoffs.
Reaves Wants The Max? | 2Yr Deal For Lebron? | What Happens To Rui | Guest: Bobby Marks, ESPN
Q: How would you approach the Austin Reaves negotiation from a front office perspective?
The approach should consider market value, cap space, and long-term fit, with a strategy that avoids overpaying and looks at a structured, declining offer to balance immediate needs with future flexibility.
How Lakers Upset The Rockets| Role Players Stepped Up | OKC Ultimate Challenge
Q: What were your expectations coming into the series, and how did the series end up compared to those expectations?
Khobi Price explained that initially he predicted the Rockets would win, especially before Durant's status was clarified, but once Durant wasn't available, the Lakers' chances improved. He noted that the Lakers benefited from strong preparation, resilience, and the performance of role players stepping up when needed, culminating in a six-game series win.

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Two prolific Lakers/NBA discussion shows center on real-time game analysis, playoff positioning, and strategic breakdowns of matchups, injuries, and roster moves. Frequent live reactions, audience participation, and guest segments with rising NBA voices help paint a practical play-by-play and season-wide context for fans, sponsors, and potential guests. Notable strengths include a steady stream of timely updates, cross-channel promotion, and deep-dive angles on stars, role players, and front-office decisions that shape the Lakers' arc and the broader Western Conference race.

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2. James Worthy
3. Dillon Emery
4. Eric Pincus
5. Dave McMenamin
6. Steve McGehee
7. Dan Woike
8. Marcus Smart

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