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Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa

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Rui Hachimura
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Walker Kessler
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Join Allen Sliwa for another episode of Hoops Talk as we break down the latest Los Angeles Lakers news, rumors, and offseason developments.

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Keith Smith
NBA reporter/analyst who covers the league and provides insights on Kuminga and other players
NBA writer for various outlets
Episode: Will Kuminga Choose the Lakers? | Why Didn't LeBron Ever Help the Lakers Financially? | Keith Smith
Brad Turner
LA Times Lakers/NBA reporter
Los Angeles Times
Episode: ESPN Grades Lakers | Hawks Out on Vando? | Guest: Brad Turner
Iztok Franko
Basketball analyst based in Slovenia who covers Luka Dončić and Lakers-related topics
Diggin Basketball / Substack: Diggin Basketball
Episode: Kuminga Price Too High? | Luka Excited for Season | Impact Of Dort Trade | Guest: Iztok Franko
Brad Rowland
Brad Rowland, Hawks insider and Locked On Hawks host
Locked On Hawks / Hawks Insider
Episode: Hawks Insider on Kuminga | Thybulle Backup Plan? | Kessler Overpaid?
Mike Garcia
NBA draft analyst, independent
LakersDraft (substack)
Episode: Giannis To MIA | Randle/Claxton 3-Team Deal | Lakers Cap Space Situation | NBA Draft w/Mike Garcia
Sam Amick
NBA reporter, connected to Run It Back TV
Athletic / Run It Back TV
Episode: Lakers On The Clock w/Luka | Lakers Call OKC About Dort | Chances LeBron & Reaves Are Back
Brian Windhorst
NBA insider and ESPN analyst
ESPN / Horizon Media (as featured on NBA Today)
Episode: Lakers On The Clock w/Luka | Lakers Call OKC About Dort | Chances LeBron & Reaves Are Back
Rich Paul
Klutch Sports CEO, discussing LeBron James and market interest
Klutch Sports
Episode: Lakers EXPECTED to Keep Austin Reaves + LeBron Drawing Interest From 12 Teams
Jovan Buha
NBA writer, guest
The Athletic / Silver Screen and Roll
Episode: Nets To Offer Max For Reaves? | What Lakers Can Learn From Knicks & Spurs | Guest: Jovan Buha

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Allen Sliwa
Host of Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Awful Vando take

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

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Will Kuminga Choose the Lakers? | Why Didn't LeBron Ever Help the Lakers Financially? | Keith Smith
Q: Okay, final one on the Jonathan Kuminga front. When the dust settles, do you think more likely he ends up with the Lakers or somewhere else?
Keith Smith suggested the Lakers could end up as the team Kuminga signs with, driven by motivation to add him and the possibility of a sign-and-trade, though it would require maneuvering around three-party agreements and potentially trading Vanderbilt and draft picks.
ESPN Grades Lakers | Hawks Out on Vando? | Guest: Brad Turner
Q: What is your read on Vando's trade value and the Hawks' reported hesitation to take on his contract?
Turner explains that Vando's contract is sizable and that Hawks and other teams view it as a negative asset under the current market. He highlights the difficulty of constructing a three-way deal that satisfies all sides and notes that the Lakers may still find a path if the market shifts, but as of now it's a hurdle.
ESPN Grades Lakers | Hawks Out on Vando? | Guest: Brad Turner
Q: Do you think the Lakers made the right move by trading for Walker Kessler, given the cost?
Turner argues that while the trade was expensive, adding a floor-spacing, shot-blocking center who fits Luka Dončić's playstyle could be valuable in the long run, even if it meant sacrificing future draft capital. He notes that the move aligns with building around Luka rather than sticking with the previous roster.
ESPN Grades Lakers | Hawks Out on Vando? | Guest: Brad Turner
Q: What did ESPN's grades say about the Lakers and how do you interpret them in the context of the offseason moves?
ESPN gave the Lakers a C+, which Turner frames as a reflection of the difficulty in judging a megamove offseason and how it translates to on-court performance. He suggests the analysis should be weighed against the trades they completed and the depth they built, not just the final letter grade.
Lakers Can't Compete With Elite | Lakers DNA + Too Much Complaining | Guest: Keith Smith
Q: Did anything happen last night that surprised you?
Keith Smith noted that Boston executed what they've been doing all year, while the Lakers looked disengaged and seemed to be going through the motions, with Boston's physicality bothering them.

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A fast-paced Lakers- and NBA-centric discussion, with heavy focus on roster shaping, trade rumors, and the evolving dynamic around a Luka Doncic–led rebuild context. Episodes frequently dissect Kuminga's trade market, wing and big depth, cap implications, and the balance between youth development and veteran continuity, often citing media reports and live fan commentary. Notable for bringing in a mix of NBA reporters, team insiders, and international perspectives to ground speculative moves in strategy and analytics, making it useful for sponsors seeking a passionately engaged, basketball-focused audience.

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2. Brad Turner
3. Iztok Franko
4. Brad Rowland
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6. Sam Amick
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8. Rich Paul

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