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Lakers Talk HR 1: Giannis Effect

ESPN Los Angeles — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:38:00 GMT

Mike Trudell and Chris McGee opened up the show with speculating where Giannis Antetokounmpo could land by the end of tomorrow night as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Plus, Trae Young opting out for another deal is something that could help Austin Reaves in his contract talks with the Lakers. Then, ESPN's Senior NBA Reporter Ben Golliver called in to talk about what he thinks will happen with Giannis and what happens with the Lakers' 1st Round Pick. Also, Trudell's NBA Draft game.

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More Draft Talk: Should the Lakers Target Best Fit, or Best Talent? Plus, Sleepers and Front office Issues.

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

In Monday's big episode with NBA/Lakers Draft expert Mike Garcia, we covered a lot of ground, including where things stand in the front office, how the Lakers are preparing (or aren't preparing) for this Draft and offseason, what qualities they ought to value, and more.

In our bonus show with Mike, we unpack a few more things, starting with the question of whether the Lakers would be better off drafting for the capacity to play immediately (since they need more depth in the rotation right away) or the best player/talent available (because needs change pretty quickly). In theory, you could accomplish both at once, but at 25 the Lakers might need to choose. So if they do, which is more important?

And then, we move past the first round into players the Lakers might want to pick up in the second (should they, as has been the case in the last few drafts, try to acquire or buy a 2nd rounder) or pick up as a UFA.

Then, reaction!

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, with Mike Garcia!

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Calm Before the Storm

Pete Zayas — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:14:02 GMT

Top 5 NBA Draft Storylines: Dybantsa, Peterson, or TRADE, OKC's move, Acuff at 5?, Warriors decision

iHeartPodcasts and The Volume — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Jason reacts to the top storylines heading into the 2026 NBA Draft and gives his five most important things to watch including the AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson debate and whether the Washington Wizards will make a trade with the Utah Jazz, who the Los Angeles Clippers select with pick No. 5 if they don't want Darius Acuff, what the Golden State Warriors do with their pick to try and add talent around Steph Curry, whether Sam Presti and the OKC Thunder use their picks to move up, what the Los Angeles Lakers do with their pick, and more.

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Draft Preview with Mike Garcia: Who's the Best Fit at 25? What Should the Lakers Look For?

Locked On Podcast Network — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

In Monday's big show, we cover a ton of ground with Draft expert Mike Garcia (@canyondriver), a huge favorite among Lakers fans for his incredible Lakers-focused coverage.

Mike not only walks us through his views on some of the players most frequently mocked to the Lakers at 25. Players like centers Tarris Reed Jr., Henri Veesaar and Zuby Ejiofor, and then another higher upside, higher risk player in Jayden Quaintance. But what about wings like Joshua Jefferson, a wing very high on Garcia's wish list?

But more than that, how should the Lakers approach this draft? What are the qualities they should look at to figure out who has the best chance of developing into a quality NBA player, after missing big on their last two first rounders (Jalen Hood-Schifino, Dalton Knecht)? And do they even have the infrastructure in place to have a solid pre-draft process? Who is running the show, and what's missing from the architecture?

Does it put them at a disadvantage?

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, with guest Mike Garcia!

SEGMENT 1: What makes a good Draft process? Are the Lakers ready?

SEGMENT 2: What went wrong in the last two Drafts? Who should the Lakers target this year?

SEGMENT 3: More names to watch.

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FULL: Giannis still hasn't been traded; Lakers check in on Stewart, Ware; Doncic keeps pressure on; Q&A

Anthony Irwin — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:22:26 GMT

PART 1: What a weird weekend

Anthony Irwin — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:07:00 GMT

PART 2: Luka Doncic's demands are the theme of this summer

Anthony Irwin — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:01:50 GMT

PART 3: Luka applying pressure is GOOD

Anthony Irwin — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:43:30 GMT

Rick Mahorn & Michael Cooper Talk 1980s NBA Trash 🗑️

CLNS Media Network — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

In today's episode of Showtime with Coop, we dive deep into the life and career of Rick Mahorn, a key member of the Bad Boy Pistons, and explore his thoughts on today's NBA. Michael Cooper sits down with Mahorn to discuss his journey through the league, his experiences with legendary teammates and rivals, and the impact of the 1980s on the modern game. From playing football in high school to his days with the Washington Wizards (Bullets), Rick Mahorn shares his stories and opinions on a variety of topics, including the AAU, newspaper era vs social media era, Bill Laimbeer, Lakers vs Celtics, and the question of whether he's a "dirty player" or just a "thug." We'll hear all about Mahorn's unique stories, including encounters with Charles Oakley, Dan Roundfield, Wes Unseld, Bob Lanier, Maurice Lucas, and Artis Gilmore. Rick also talks about mastering the defensive art of "pulling the chair" and his perspective on the toughest players he encountered in the NBA. Don't miss the lightning round, where Mahorn shares stories about Dave Bing, Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, ML Carr, Chuck Daly, Coach John Thompson, Isiah Thomas, Magic Johnson, and more. Discover the origins of the Bad Boy Pistons and the secret behind their victory against the Lakers in 1989. Plus, Rick Mahorn talks about the "phantom foul" on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, NBA Lakers conspiracy theory, and WNBA conspiracy theory. Stay tuned for more stories about the G-League, Charles Barkley, Dennis Rodman, and the fundamentals of today's NBA. ⏰ TOPICS ⏰ 00:00 - Rick Mahorn tease 00:30 - Michael Cooper introduces Rick Mahorn 01:55 - Rick Mahorn on the 1980s impacts on todays NBA 02:30 - Rick Mahorn explains the differences of how his generation matured without AAU 03:30 - Rick Mahorn played football in high school, not basketball 05:30 - Rick Mahorn on news paper era vs social media era 06:34 - Rick Mahorn tells a Bill Laimbeer, Bad Boy Pistons story 06:50 - Rick Mahorn Tells the Robert Parish, Bill Laimbeer takedown story 08:00 - Michael Cooper on being an enforcer in the nba: “size doesn’t matter” 09:30 - Rick Mahorn tells a Lakers vs Celtics story 10:00 - Rick Mahorn on whether he’s a “dirty player” or just a “thug” 10:15 - Rick Mahorn Explains the difference between playing in Washington vs playing in Detroit 12:50 - Coming from the Washington Wizards (Bullets), Rick Mahorn never thought he’d make the NBA Finals 13:20 - Rick Mahorn tells a Jeff Roland story 14:15 - Did Rick Mahorn ever “cross the line” with physicality 14:40 - Rick Mahorn tells a Karl Malone trash talk story 15:42 - Showtime w Coop is powered by FanD uel. FanDuel, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get your no sweat bet up to $1000 in bonus bets– guaranteed! - if your first bet doesn’t win. Go to https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON16:10 - Rick Mahorn explains the 5 toughest players he encountered in the nba 16:30 - Rick Mahorn tells a Charles Oakley story 17:10 - Rick Mahorn tells a Dan Roundfield story 17:25 - Rick Mahorn tells a Wed Unseld story 17:30 - Rick Mahorn tells a Bob Lanier story: “Don’t look at his feet!” 18:05 - Rick Mahorn tells a Maurice Lucas story 18:20 - Rick Mahorn tells a Artis Gilmore story 19:08 - Rick Mahorn reveals the strongest man he had to play against: Wes Unseld 20:00 - Mastering the defensive art of “pulling the chair” 20:30 - Coop’s lightening round 20:37 - Rick Mahorn tells a Dave Bing story 22:00 - Rick Mahorn tells a Michelle Obama story 22:17 - Rick Mahorn talks trash to President Barack Obama 22:40 - Rick Mahorn tells a ML Carr story 23:29 - Rick Mahorn tells a Chuck Daly story: “daddy rich” 24:49 - Rick Mahorn tells a coach John Thompson story 26:00 - Rick Mahorn tells a story about Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson kissing at center court 27:00 - Rick Mahorn tells a Lakers vs Pistons story 27:50 - Michael Cooper on Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas friendship 28:20 - Rick Mahorn explains how the Pistons became the Bad Boys 30:00 - Rick Mahorn tells a Lawrence Tanner story (lakers PA announcer) 31:15 - The Laker Girls 32:00 - Rick Mahorn tells a Michael Cooper story 33:00 - Michael Cooper explains how the Bad Boy Pistons beat the Lakers in 1989 34:00 - Rick Mahorn tells a story about the “phantom foul” on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1988 34:05 - Rick Mahorn tells the NBA Lakers conspiracy theory 37:40 - WNBA conspiracy theory? 38:00 - Michael Cooper G-League champion 38:30 - Rick Mahorn tells a chuck daly story 40:50 - Rick Mahorn trashes Charles Barkley as former teammate 42:00 - Rick Mahorn tells a Dennis Rodman story 42:40 - Rick Mahorn tells a Isiah Thomas story 43:00 - why fundamentals in todays nba are non existent

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Ep. 673: Big Braining the Big Board. (Final 2026 Lakers NBA Draft Night Predictions)

Lakers Legacy — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:07:05 GMT

Things are MOVING (and MOVING QUICK) in the NBA.

So...with the NBA Draft just 2 days away...Here are my FINAL LAKERS BIG BOARD PREDICTIONS.

Simulating EVERY Scenario. (Trade Up, Down, Out, etc.)

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Lakers Draft Preview! Who Should LA Take?!

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Building Out Depth

Pete Zayas — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:26:12 GMT

THE HOOK: Big weekend ahead; Luka applies good pressure; Beef Stewart report; Confidence check-in

Anthony Irwin — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:13:05 GMT

HOOK PART 1: Isaiah Stewart, anyone?

Anthony Irwin — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:03:45 GMT

HOOK PART 2: One this has become clear: No more kicking the can

Anthony Irwin — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:58:59 GMT

Big NBA Offseason Questions: LeBron's Lakers future, Giannis trade teams, Knicks back to back?

iHeartPodcasts and The Volume — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Jason answers mailbag questions on various topics including LeBron James's value, what the Los Angeles Lakers should offer him, how a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Boston Celtics would feel compared to if he joins the OKC Thunder, whether Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are the best NBA Finals runner up in recent years, whether Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks can go back to back, and more.

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Is Lebron staying? Luka's Lakers Vision & Lakers Greatest Finals Closeout Games

Spectrum News 1 — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:30:00 GMT

The Lakers are working hard to improve the roster for next season. This week Chris McGee, Mike Bresnahan, and James Worthy discuss the latest news in Lakerland involving Lebron James, Luka Doncic and free agents outside the Big 3. Plus, they'll give their reactions to the NBA finals as Knicks win their 3rd title. The crew will also look back at some of the Lakers greatest championship games in their 18 title wins… and which title was Big Games James favorite? Tune in to find out! 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

Who Should the Lakers Select With the 25th Pick in Tuesday's NBA Draft?

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

There's a lot of pressure on the Lakers to improve this offseason, and that process begins in earnest on Tuesday with the NBA Draft. The Lakers have the 25th pick, and after their last two first round selections (Jalen Hood-Schifino, Dalton Knecht) have not panned out, it's critical they get this pick right.

What exactly does that mean?

Should the Lakers go after the best available talent? A center? A player most capable of playing right away, even if the upside isn't quite as high?

Lots of important questions, and stuff we cover with Tyler Metcalf, draft expert at No Ceilings, the folks responsible for the Locked On Draft Preview (which you should read!). We talk about all that and more, highlighting names at the center spot and along the wing. What does Metcalf think about our selection in the Locked On Mock Draft, Tarris Reed Jr.?

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: What could be available at 25?

SEGMENT 2: Talking centers!

SEGMENT 3: How about the wing? Any 2nd rounders or UFAs to target?

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NBA Observations- What If WE Ran The Offseason?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:35:58 GMT

FULL: Luka's messaging is becoming impossible to not understand; LeBron, Austin updates

Anthony Irwin — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:50:16 GMT

PART 1: Is Luka Doncic sending a message?

Anthony Irwin — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:46:32 GMT

PART 2: Will Luka's pressure play work? Anthony goes on an epic LeBron rant

Anthony Irwin — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:38:19 GMT

Destination For LA Sports Hour 2: Andy Kamenetzky

ESPN Los Angeles — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:29:00 GMT

Anthony Irwin joins to discuss LeBron’s future with the Lakers and what contract fans would accept. Andy breaks down how the Dodgers continue winning despite a growing injury list, while Blake Harris talks Mookie Betts, Nicolas Cage’s appearance at Mookie’s charity event, and whether the injuries will eventually catch up to LA. Plus, Andy tries to figure out the Nick Cage–Mookie connection and why Shohei Ohtani continues to amaze.

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Destination For LA Sports Hour 1: Andy Kamenetzky

ESPN Los Angeles — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:10:00 GMT

Andy takes over to preview the Mexico vs. Korea showdown and the excitement building around LA. Plus, Mike Garcia breaks down potential Lakers draft picks and offseason targets, Mike Trudell joins to talk World Cup action (and his son's unfortunate injury), and Andy wraps up with what the Dodgers must do to survive their growing injury issues.

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