Austin Reaves is playing really well for Team USA during the World Cup of Basketball, but can he carry it over to the NBA season? Sliwa is pretty confident he can become the third best player on the team during the upcoming season. And, would Giannis ever don the "purple and gold?" Sliwa thinks it's a great possibility since the Lakers have a history of signing star players and treating them well. Plus, Spectrum's Mike Trudell called in to talk about the "Summer of Austin Reaves" and the impact of Anthony Davis on both ends of the court.  
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The Lakers officially got eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by losing 4-1 to the Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round, so Sliwa looks back at the series on how the Lakers lost the Nuggets, once again. Plus, have we seen the last of Darvin Ham as the head coach of the LA Lakers? Sli speculates what could happen. And, what will happen with the free agent to-be LeBron James? Sliwa maps out the possibilities. Also, talk on the ups and downs of D'Angelo Russell. Then, "Crunch Time!"
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The End Is Here

The Lakers are down 0-2 to the Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round and there is lots of blame to go around. Do you blame Darvin's Coaching? Or LeBron's decision-making down the stretch of Game 2? Or AD "not showing up" for the 4th Qtr in Game 2? Sliwa talked about it. Sli also took calls to get the temperture of Lakers Fans with the Lakers being down to the Nuggets again in a playoff series. Plus, "Crunch Time" with a look at the other playoff series.
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Grabbing The Keys

The Lakers just wrapped up their regular season, finishing with a 47-35 record. Sliwa took a look back on the season with the highlights and the lowlights. Plus, should the Lakers "tank" their first play-in game vs the New Orleans Pelicans to AVOID the Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round? Sliwa had a lot to say about that theory and also took calls on this crazy notion. And, Sli gives AD his "props" for playing a career high 76 games in the regular season. Then, "Crunchtime" with thoughts on the new Team USA roster.  
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Can't Play With The Basketball Gods

Despite the Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, they are 9-2 in their last 11 games and Sliwa feels they are "step ahead" of most teams who are struggling in the last couple weeks of the regular season. And, after taking another poke in the eye, should Anthony Davis wear googles as many suggest he should? Plus, Sli gives an update on AD's eye injury and the status of Jared Vanderbilt. Then, LA Times' Brad Turner called in to talk about the landscape of the Western Conference heading into the playoffs and what matchup he wants to see in the playoffs. Also, a look ahead to the final week of the NBA regular season. 
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Sprinting To The Finish Line

Sli is feeling really good about the Lakers after beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in what he calls their “best win of the season.” Also, Sliwa’s expectations for the Lakers have “risen” in the last 30 days. And, when is LeBron going to retire? He gave hints after the Brooklyn win. Plus, an injury update on Gabe Vincent, Cam Reddish and Jared Vanderbilt. Then, “Crunch Time!”
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