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Jalen Brunson vs. SGA, can Giannis bounce back, will Anthony Edwards make a leap? | NBA Mailbag

iHeartPodcasts and The Volume — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Jason answers mailbag questions on NBA topics including Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks) vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), how reliable is Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami Heat) these days, whether Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) can make a leap into the top tier of stars alongside new backcourt teammate LaMelo Ball, where Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks) ranks, and more.

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Crew Calls Phil Jackson about his upcoming Statue & Chris Mcgee turns 37…. Again!

Spectrum News — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT

This week Allie Clifton, Chris McGee, and Mike Bresnahan discuss where they see the Lakers sitting in the Western Conference. Plus, they dive into Phil Jackson getting a statue in Star Plaza and how big of an impact he made on the Laker players that ended up in 5 NBA titles. How does he feel about it?? Tune in as the crew calls Phil to tell him congrats during the show. Plus, Chris McGee shows us his birthday moves and the crew share their favorite moments of Geeter over the years. Catch all the Lakers action this season on Spectrum SportsNet+ with the NBA app when you add Spectrum Internet and at least one Mobile line. Plus, get a free Xumo Stream Box for six months! This offer is a slam dunk (total value of $199.99). Learn more: spectrum.com/getlakers

What Bobbleheads Say About Lakers Culture Going Forward... Plus, Expectations for Walker Kessler!

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The Lakers are giving away a lot of bobbleheads this season. Like, a lot. Both for established stars like Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, and fan favorites from days gone by, like Kurt Rambis, Norm Nixon and even Paul Westhead.

The Lakers have done the bobblehead thing before, but not in this quantity during the season. And it's a reflection of how fan service and promotion are changing in the wake of the squad's Dodgerification (which is either continuing, or at the least, is continuing with plans already in progress, despite the upcoming sale).

And the Dodgers do the bobblehead thing a lot. Because they're incredibly popular, and a fun way to highlight players, both current and historical, as well as popular moments. They're a great way for the Lakers to honor players that can't get jerseys retired or statues out front. And more importantly, it naturally can get a person looking ahead to the next ownership era. Will they have the same respect for history as the Buss family has always had? That sort of attention to cultural history has always been a strong suit for the franchise, and appreciated by fans. So will the new guys be worthy successors in that regard?

Finally, earlier in the week we discussed Walker Kessler as someone who many are quite bullish on when it comes to performance this season. The range of reaction on the show's YouTube page was significant, from people believing Kessler is going to put up big numbers, and others that think the hype falls short.

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: The importance of Bobbleheads.

SEGMENT 2: Will new ownership honor team history?

SEGMENT 3: Expectations fair for Kessler?

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Lakers Hire Eric Amsler as Assistant GM

Pete Zayas — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:26:13 GMT

The Lakers Hire Eric Amsler as Assistant GM... Are More Front Office Hires Coming?

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Good news out of El Segundo on Wednesday. The Lakers reportedly have hired (now former) Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as another assistant general manager under Rob Pelinka.

Amsler spent two decades in Miami, a place that famously holds on to its executives for a long time. He has worked extensively in the scouting functions, which is definitely a place where the Heat have thrived. Few teams have been more adept at consistently finding inexpensive players who produce in highly defined roles than the Heat. (How well those players produce in other roles, as Lakers fans know, is a different story.) The Lakers, quite prominently, basically don't have a scouting department, which indicates that Amsler could be the guy tasked with changing that. (In the same way that Rohan Ramadas is geared towards analytics.)

So is this a good hire? Hard to say. How responsible is Amsler for Miami's relatively consistent success? Also hard to say.

But the Lakers are pulling from a good org, with a guy who has a resume indicating some skill at something they're missing. That's good.

And the big Q: What this means for Rob Pelinka? Probably nothing. Amsler doesn't profile as a typical "GM in waiting" type. Pelinka's viability going forward is likely based on the team's success this year, and if they run him out of town there's a good chance new ownership will be looking for much stronger, or at least prominent, candidates than Amsler.

But it's still a welcome development, and an indication that the concern over a hiring freeze while ownership sorts itself out may not be totally accurate.

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: The Lakers hire another assistant GM.

SEGMENT 2: Is Amsler a good add?

SEGMENT 3: What does this mean for Pelinka?

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Lakers Make Addition, More On The Way?

Medium Large LLC — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:12:00 GMT

Ep. 696: A Brother In Ams. (BREAKING: Lakers Sign New Assistant GM ERIC AMSLER)

Lakers Legacy — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:35:30 GMT

BREAKING: Lakers just hired Former Miami Heat VP of Player Personnel Eric Amsler to be their Second Assistant GM Under Rob Pelinka.

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FULL: MAILBAG - Lakers game presentation changes; ESPN FINALLY speaks on Clippers reporting; Q&A

Anthony Irwin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:58:16 GMT

PART 1: Lakers games are going to look and sound very different this year and moving forward

Anthony Irwin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:49:30 GMT

PART 2: ESPN's defense doesn't hold up; Mailbag/Q&A

Anthony Irwin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:42:26 GMT

NBA Player Rankings #5: Giannis Antetokounmpo | Miami Heat

iHeartPodcasts and The Volume — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Jason reaches No. 5 on his NBA player rankings list, Giannis Antetokounmpo who is now on the Miami Heat after an offseason trade from the Milwaukee Bucks. Jason breaks down his strengths, weaknesses, how he'll fit with Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Klay Thompson on the Heat, and more.

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Is Walker Kessler Ready to Have a Major Impact for the Lakers? Plus, Phil Jackson Gets a Statue!

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday's show, we talked about players like Ziaire Williams, Collin Sexton or Cam Carr who could make a significant difference in how the Lakers finish the season. But none of those guys matter if the frontline dudes -- that's Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler -- don't perform as needed. And while Luka and Austin are more proven commodities in the NBA, Kessler isn't. He's never played in the playoffs, or even for a .500 team. Last year, he barely even played, because the Jazz were in no hurry to get anyone on the floor who might actually help them win games.

But that said, Kessler's impact numbers are undeniable, especially defensively, and there isn't a center on Earth that Luka hasn't made look significantly better. That includes the stiffs, and Kessler is decidedly not one of those.

So how good can he be? Lakers great Robert Horry, speaking at the team's golf tournament last week, thinks the answer is very good.

It's easy to agree, as well.

Meanwhile, Phil Jackson is getting a statute at Star Plaza at LA Live. He's obviously worthy, and one of the last guys you can think of from the organization who clearly merits the honor.

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: Walker Kessler needs to be good.

SEGMENT 2: Is Kessler a good bet to perform?

SEGMENT 3: The Lakers are giving Phil a statue.

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HR 2: One Shining Moment

ESPN Los Angeles — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:18:00 GMT

Things get heated from the jump as Funches puts everyone to the test with a game on former Lakers head coaches. Greg Bergman joins the show to break down the Lakers and explain how he managed to miss his fantasy football draft in Trudell’s league. Then, Trudell and Geeter bring it home with their best Phil Jackson stories.

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HR 1: Phil Jackson to Get Statue

ESPN Los Angeles — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:17:00 GMT

Trudell and Geeter react to the Clippers’ punishments and break down why the Kawhi era in L.A. was a bust. Trevor Lane joins the show to preview the Lakers and what’s ahead this season. Finally, the guys react to Phil Jackson getting a statue outside Crypto.com Arena.

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FULL: Anthony tempts fate and goes a full episode remaining optimistic about the Lakers

Anthony Irwin — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:52:49 GMT

PART 1: Luka Doncic can win MVP; Here's how

Anthony Irwin — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:46:15 GMT

PART 2: What does Austin need to do to live up to his deal?

Anthony Irwin — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:40:26 GMT

PART 3: What did we learn from this exercise?

Anthony Irwin — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:35:38 GMT

Austin Steps Into a New Role

Pete Zayas — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:31:59 GMT

How Much Can Good Chemistry Help the Lakers Exceed Expectations This Season?

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The Lakers are expected to be good this season... but not good in a way people need to pay much attention to, according to the pundits and assorted tastemakers.

So in some ways, the fact that they're a brand new group that will, like all new groups, need time to gel is actually kind of beneficial. When you're not expected to come out hot, it's ok if you don't. Gives the team a little time to build things up. Underpromise and overdeliver. And one of the things that might help the Lakers prove some doubters wrong? Chemistry. It's hard to quantify, but for a team that needs to find every avenue to maxing out its talent, chemistry is a potential helpful tool. How quickly can the Lakers look like a group that has played some ball together?

That's one way the Slovenia trip can make a difference. It obviously won't put the Lakers on the same level continuity wise as some of their competitors, but it can get the a little further ahead than they otherwise might have been. Maybe the good vibes help the team pull things together a few weeks faster than they otherwise might. And it'll help them mesh faster with Luka's leadership, which makes a difference. Slovenia was a chance for them to learn about the guy who will be leading them this season, which is critical.

And finally, which newcomers have the potential to make the most impact this year? Former Lakers champ Danny Green has thoughts.

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: A leadership boost for Luka?

SEGMENT 2: Why chemistry can matter.

SEGMENT 3: Difference makers?

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Lakers' Season Depends On Players' Swing Skills

Medium Large LLC — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:37:36 GMT

FULL: Lakers' top lineups for all situations (starters, bench, combo, garbage, small/big)

Anthony Irwin — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:02:00 GMT

PART 1: Starters? Bench mob? Combo lineups?

Anthony Irwin — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT

PART 2: Lakers can go small or big; garbage lineup is actually fun; Q&A

Anthony Irwin — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

What Kessler Brings to the Lakers

Pete Zayas — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:07:23 GMT