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Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa

AM 570 LA Sports & iHeartRadio
Los Angeles Lakers
Lebron James
NBA
Utah Jazz
Luka Dončić
Lakers
Luka Doncic
Milwaukee Bucks
Oklahoma City Thunder
Deandre Ayton
NBA Championship
Austin Reeves
Trade Deadline
Los Angeles Clippers
New Orleans Pelicans
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Marcus Smart
Western Conference
Austin Reaves
Lauri Markkanen

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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Lakers lose 3rd straight game...

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Breaking down another Lakers Loss. Also previewing Lakers vs Rockets on Chirstmas Day with Ryan Hollins (Rockets TV, NBA Vet)...

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Lakers lose again, Defense becoming a big issue. Lakers now 5-5 in last 10 games...

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Lakers take on the Suns tonight in Phoenix. Major Injuries for the LakeShow. Dave McMenamin joins the show as the Guest

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Lakers will have to win without a full roster. Must take a page out of how they started the season, making no excuses

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Lakers lose to Clippers. Lakers missing 3 starters and Luka leaves in the 2nd half. Lebron drops 36pts

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Discussing Lakers win over Jazz. Defense is still and issue. What is the Lakers Ceiling? Who do you want to see stay, who are you fine with getting traded? Can Reaves be a #2 on a Championship Team? Lakers vs Clippers tomorrow

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Lakers handle business vs the Jazz. Pull away late in the 4th qtr

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Recent Guests

Ryan Hollins
Former NBA player and current analyst
Episode: Lakers Effort & Defense An Issue | How Much Blame On JJ? | Lakers vs Rockets | Guest: Ryan Hollins
Dave McMenamin
ESPN reporter covering the NBA
ESPN
Episode: Injury Updates | Lakers vs Suns | Pelinka Safe? | New Trade Targets | Guest: Dave McMenamin
Mark Medina
NBA writer covering the league for Essentially Sports
Essentially Sports
Episode: Stars Responsibility On Defense | Take NBA Cup Banner Down? | Lakers vs Jazz | Guest: Mark Medina
Eric Pincus
NBA writer at Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report
Episode: No Impact From Knecht | Long Term Around Luka & Reaves | Path To Improve Roster | Guest, Eric Pincus
Brad Wallace
Established attorney and supporter of the program
The Wallace Firm
Episode: Need Bounce Back vs Suns | Faith In Reaves | Expectations For Pelinka & Redick? | Herb Jones Update
Khobi Price
Covers the Lakers for the So Cal News Group
So Cal News Group
Episode: Lakers Struggle vs Spurs | Reaves Going Backwards? | How Much Can A Trade Help vs the Elite?
Bobby Marks
ESPN Analyst and former Executive
ESPN
Episode: Big Win In Toronto | Reaves Incredible | Lebron Streak Ends | Celtics Tonight | Guest: Bobby Marks
Sammy Long
Co-host and NBA analyst
Episode: No Luka Tonight In Toronto | Does Giannis Have Interest In Lakers? | Should Lakeshow Target CP3?
Keith Smith
NBA analyst focusing on the Eastern Conference
Episode: Not Good Enough As Is | Challenging Road Trip Ahead | Start Using Vando? | Guest: Keith Smith

Host

Allen Sliwa
Host of Hoops Talk, providing insights and analysis on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#236
United States/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#43
Philippines/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#51
Saudi Arabia/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#52
South Korea/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#99
Mexico/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#161
Finland/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#174
Philippines/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#201
Spain/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#218
Japan/Sports/Basketball

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Injury Updates | Lakers vs Suns | Pelinka Safe? | New Trade Targets | Guest: Dave McMenamin
Q: How do you see LeBron impacting this team as the season progresses?
LeBron's current performance is getting better with engagement improving, but the team needs him to hit threes consistently to be successful.
Injury Updates | Lakers vs Suns | Pelinka Safe? | New Trade Targets | Guest: Dave McMenamin
Q: What have you made of the matchup between these two teams so far?
The games have been wildly entertaining, with good storylines around the teams and the players involved.
No Impact From Knecht | Long Term Around Luka & Reaves | Path To Improve Roster | Guest, Eric Pincus
Q: What would happen if LeBron James wants to continue but also wants to be a Laker?
The Lakers might need to negotiate a significantly lower salary for him to keep flexibility for the roster's future.
No Impact From Knecht | Long Term Around Luka & Reaves | Path To Improve Roster | Guest, Eric Pincus
Q: How is the defense of the Lakers affecting their chances?
Being ranked around 20th defensively hurts their legitimacy as a contender, especially in a competitive Western Conference.
No Impact From Knecht | Long Term Around Luka & Reaves | Path To Improve Roster | Guest, Eric Pincus
Q: What are the implications if the Lakers go for Giannis?
Trading for Giannis would require giving up key assets like Austin Reaves, affecting the team's depth and immediate contenders.

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A dedicated platform for fans deeply engaged with the Los Angeles Lakers and the broader NBA community, focusing on daily content, game analysis, and player performances. Episodes highlight key moments from games, performance critiques, team dynamics, and strategic discussions often featuring insights from guests associated with the NBA. Listeners can expect a blend of immediate post-game reactions, in-depth discussions about player trades, injuries, and various NBA-related news. The podcast is uniquely structured to cater to fan interaction, creating a community of passionate basketball enthusiasts who share insights and experiences related to the Lakers and their season's journey.

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4. Eric Pincus
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8. Sammy Long

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