Lakers Talk With Allen Sliwa

Sliwa opened the show looking back at the dramatic Game 4 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, as the Lakers take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Sli also marveled at the way the 38-year-old LeBron played down the stretch while also wondering where was Anthony Davis during that time. To talk more about Lakers/Grizzlies, the amazing LeBron James and the rise of the Laker role players was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane. Then, Sliwa closed out the show predicting what to expect the rest of the way for the Lakers, maybe even going past Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa started the show reacting to the huge Game 1 win, as the Lakers took homecourt advantage from the Memphis Grizzlies. Sli believes that the long rest between the play-in game vs the Minnesota Timberwolves and Game 1 vs the Grizzlies really benefited the Lakers. Then, Sli talked about what to expect from both the Lakers and Grizzlies in Game 2. Plus, the Athletic's Jovan Buha called in to talk about the confidence level of the Lakers going into Game 2 and LeBron taking a "back seat" in the Game 1 win. Also, Allen had some takes on the other playoff series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers just wrapped up their 82-game regular season, so Sliwa looks back on the ups and downs during the season, including the season changing trades that got the Lakers back in the playoff race. Then, Sli looks ahead to the play in tournament opponent of the Lakers, the Minnesota Timberwolves, who will be playing without 2 of their best defenders, Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels. Alan Horton, who does Minnesota Timberwolves Radio Play-By-Play, called in to talk to Allen about the Rudy Gobert/Kyle Anderson scuffle and the T'Wolves mindset going in to the play in game vs the Lakers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa opened up the show with why the Clippers dominated the Lakers in their last game and why the Lakers had some valid reasons in why they played so poorly against their "little brother." Then, Sli goes over the many scenarios the Lakers could be in within the next few days involving playoff seeding in the West and the strong possibility of the play-in tournament. To talk more about that and his predictions on where the Lakers might be after the regular season ends was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane. Also, Sli wonders what will happen with the really important Suns/Lakers matchup that is the 2nd to last regular season game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers got a big shocker right before the loss against the Chicago Bulls: The return of LeBron James. Sli reacted and wondered if LeBron came back too soon. Sli hopes LeBron is healthy the rest of the season but has his doubts, like everyone else. Then, Sliwa talks about the next two games for the Lakers that could make or break the season: Chicago and Minnesota. And is AD a number-one option? Sli answers the question.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With really high hopes for the team going into last week, Sliwa was disappointed on how the Lakers played when they needed to win for their playoff hopes. Can they rebound going into this week's of games? Sliwa hopes so. Plus, while it was a rough week for the team, it was a real rough week for Anthony Davis. ESPN's Brian Windhorst joined Sli to talk about the current perception of the Lakers around the league, an update on LeBron, if the Eastern Conference is up for grabs for any team. Then, Allen looks at the week ahead for the Lakers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though they lost to the New York Knicks, Sliwa is really encouraged on how the Lakers have been playing in the last week. He thinks the team is "still in a good spot" even though he keep jumping and dropping in the standings almost everyday with the very tight Western Conference. Also, Sli thinks the Lakers are "fun again" with their recent play. And does AD have to be more assertive? To talk more about AD, LeBron and the road ahead for the Lakers was the Athletic's Jovan Buha. Then, Sliwa looked at the week ahead for the purple-and-gold.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With LeBron out for possibly a month, Sliwa thinks Anthony Davis will step up but thinks other guys have to step up as well. Sli also thinks if of 3 or 4 guys can play well in addition to AD, the Lakers will be alright until LeBron returns. Plus, an update on D'Angelo Russell and why is he so important now with LeBron out. Spectrum's Mike Bresnahan came on to talk about AD's dominance with LeBron out, what to expect from the team without LBJ, and Pau Gasol memories, since his number will go to the rafters of Crypto.com arena. And, the Lakers have 3 very big games against quality opponents in the next week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa opens up the show with the bad news: LeBron James could be out multiple weeks with a foot injury. Sliwa reacts and wonders if they can get to the playoffs without King James. Sli then looks at the standings and breaks down the teams that are around the Lakers, thinking some of those teams are "unreliable." LA Times' Brad Turner joined Allen to talk about LeBron's injury, who needs to step up in Lebron's absent and if he thinks the Lakers can make a run without the King. Then, Sli looks at the week ahead for the purple and gold.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off of the All-Star Break, Sliwa has a "little optimism" going into the last 23 games of the regular season for the Lakers. Plus, even though Sli is optimistic heading into the final stretch of the regular season, he's more concerned about the next 7 games against teams AHEAD of the Lakers in the West. To talk more about what he expects in the next week and what he's seen from the new guys on the team is The Athletic's Jovan Buha. Then, Sliwa talks about Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley getting bought out from their new teams and expects to see them in the next month vs. the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa recapped the huge week for the Lakers with everything from LeBron's record breaking night to the trade deadline, where the Lakers completely changed the roster in less than a day. Can the Lakers make a playoff push? Sliwa predicts whether the Lakers can based on the new moves and their recent play. And, is AD not "carrying his weight" without LeBron? Sliwa has some "eye-opening" stats. To talk more about the playoff push and the recent moves was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane. Then, Sliwa says "goodbye" to Russell Westbrook and Pat Beverley.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa reacts to the biggest story in the NBA right now, the Kyrie Irving trade to Dallas, and how it affected the Lakers, who were in the running for Kyrie's services. Also, can this team-as-construted win the NBA Title? Sliwa discussed. To talk more about the "trade that wasn't," NBA Trade Deadline and LeBron James' upcoming big week is The Athletic's Jovan Buha. Plus, Sliwa tries to predict what's going to happen this week with the NBA Trade Deadline. And, is LeBron cutting the Lakers' "some slack?"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa opened up the show still frustrated about the loss in Boston, that "may or may not" have been the referees' fault. And, Allen talks AD coming back and the impact of the Rui Hachimura trade.  Also, Sli predicts what's going to happen in the next week with a couple important games for the Lakers, especially LeBron, who will break the NBA All-Time Scoring Record within the next week. Then, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane called in to talk about the return of AD, Rui's impact so far with the Lakers and his belief that the Lakers could be moving up in the standings in a big way in the next couple weeks. Plus, Sliwa gives his take on if he thinks the Lakers are done with anymore moves on the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers finally made a trade, but not the trade that everyone was expecting as the Lakers traded Kendrick Nunn to Washington for Rui Hachimura. Sliwa reacts as he thinks Rui is "exactly what the Lakers need." Sli also thinks with this trade, the Lakers can vault to the Top 6 in the Western Conference. Also, Allen talks about what the Lakers are going to be missing from the departing Kendrick Nunn. Then, Sli previews the huge matchups this week against LA Clippers and the Boston Celtics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa opened up the show giving his assessment of Darvin Ham's 1st half as the Lakers Head Coach. Sliwa thinks he's doing a good job despite on the injuries with the team and the way he's handling Russell Westbrook. Plus, reaction to the Shams Charania report that Anthony Davis could be back "a few games before the All-Star game." Also, Sli thinks the Lakers are "a move away" from really contending in the West. And, LeBron is just "on another planet" these days with his insane stats.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Lakers playing their 41st game and officially at the halfway mark, Sliwa gives his assessment on how the team did in the 1st half of the regular season. He thinks they fell short of his expectations, but injuries had a lot to do with the slow start. Plus, an update on Anthony Davis, who is expected to return sooner rather than later. And, will the Lakers finally make a trade with this comments from LeBron about the roster? To talk more about AD's possible return, LeBron's comments and his impressions of the Lakers' 1st Half was the Athletic's Jovan Buha. And, Sliwa talks about the tough schedule coming up in the next week.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa started the show marveling at what LeBron James is doing right now, basically carrying the Lakers the last week and a half without Anthony Davis. Plus, Allen thinks is a crazy that LeBron is playing with this pace at minutes per game after just turning the age of 38. Then, Sliwa reacts to the injury update that Anthony Davis provided before the Lakers' win in Atlanta against the Hawks. Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk about his thoughts on changing the roster, LeBron's incredible recent play, and the crazy Western Conference playoff picture. Also, an update on Russell Westbrook's status against Miami.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sliwa starts off the show reacting to the big news coming from the weekend: Anthony Davis will be out infinitely because of a right foot injury. And, more reaction to other players being out including LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. Plus, what does AD's injury do for the Lakers on the trade front? To talk more about this and other NBA things, including the sale of the Phoenix Suns, is ESPN's Brian Windhorst. Also, a look ahead to the Christmas matchup against the Dallas Mavericks and the 5-game road trip that follows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers go 3-3 on their 6-game road trip and Sliwa thought they did played a lot better that he thought they would. Also, Sliwa thinks the 5-game stretch is very important with the Lakers matching up against 4 possible playoff teams. And with the Lakers playing better lately, do they still need to shake-up the roster? Sliwa gave his take on the topic. Then, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane to talk about what he saw from the team on their road trip and if he thinks the roster needs to be changed. Plus, Sli breaks down the Lakers' next game against the hated Boston Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Lakers starting off their 6-game road trip 2-0 with a great win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Sliwa thinks the perception around the Lakers is starting to change. Also, talk on Anthony Davis, who might be the frontrunner for MVP right at the moment. Plus, Sliwa goes over the trade possibilities for the Lakers in the next month or so, as players that signed over the Summer can start getting traded on December 15th. To talk more about potential roster changes and AD getting the better of Giannis was The Athletic's Jovan Buha. Then, Sliwa talks about what's left on this 6-game road trip for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices