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

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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Recent Guests

Keith Smith
NBA analyst and reporter
ESPN/Spotrac coverage
Episode: New Expectations For Reaves | Latest On LeBron | Mitchell Robinson Ideas | Guest: Keith Smith
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
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

Host

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

Reviews

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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    AngelRS042410
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Giannis To MIA | Randle/Claxton 3-Team Deal | Lakers Cap Space Situation | NBA Draft w/Mike Garcia
Q: What kind of player would be ideal at 25 for the Lakers given the current roster needs?
Ideal targets are players with NBA-ready size and defense who can contribute early, particularly at guard or wing positions, with the ability to guard multiple positions and provide shooting and playmaking when needed.
Giannis To MIA | Randle/Claxton 3-Team Deal | Lakers Cap Space Situation | NBA Draft w/Mike Garcia
Q: Do you think the Lakers will trade the 25th pick or keep it for a rotation player?
Garcia suggests it's very possible for the Lakers to trade the pick if the right upgrade presents itself, but with a deep draft and several talented players, there's a real chance they can find a rotation-ready player if they stay put.
Nets To Offer Max For Reaves? | What Lakers Can Learn From Knicks & Spurs | Guest: Jovan Buha
Q: What are three boxes the Lakers should check if they sign Reaves long-term?
Retain Reaves with a cap-friendly but tradable contract, ensure the deal leaves room for other moves, and keep Reaves content so that he remains a core part of the Lakers' future while keeping the possibility of a trade if the fit isn't perfect.
Nets To Offer Max For Reaves? | What Lakers Can Learn From Knicks & Spurs | Guest: Jovan Buha
Q: Anything surprise you there in regards to some of those reports?
Buha notes that the Pistons and Hawks could be players for max offers, with Brooklyn already signaling a max four-year deal, which could push the Lakers to a high price or push Reaves toward staying in LA if a longer deal isn't feasible.
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.

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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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1. Keith Smith
2. Mike Garcia
3. Sam Amick
4. Brian Windhorst
5. Rich Paul
6. Jovan Buha
7. Victor Wembenyama
8. James Worthy

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