How will LeBron fit in when he comes back? Andy and crew tried to figure out how the Lakers will use the King when he returns. And, A-Kam said that LeBron should try to mimic a certain Golden State Warrior on defense when he returns, most likely vs the Utah Jazz. Then, "Crunch Time" with the happenings in Dallas.

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The show started with Andy Kamenetzky wondering what will LeBron James bring to the table, since he's reportedly going to be back tomorrow at home against the Utah Jazz. Also, Andy thinks LeBron will have to ramp up his conditioning because he hasn't played all season yet. SB Lakers' Mike Garcia called in to talk about what impact (if at all) will Rookie Adou Theiro will have on the team.

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Dallas Mavericks General Manager (and the guy that traded Luka Doncic to LA) Nico Harrison got let go by the Mavs, so Andy K wondered why it took so long. Also, Andy found a parallel to the Nico firing to something that happened to the Lakers almost 13 years ago to the day. Plus, what is a "One Hit Wonder?" Andy and crew talked about it. Then, "Crunch Time" with everyone's favorite "Drunk Uncle."

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The Lakers are off to a 8-3 start so far to the regular season, even with lots of injuries, so Andy Kamenetzky thinks the team can still get better as the season progresses. Plus, everything is MUCH easier when Austin Reaves is in the lineup. Ryan Stiles of "Locked On Thunder" called in to talk about the 10-1 World Champion OKC Thunder and how they are just "smoking" every team they play so far this season. Also, a preview of the big Lakers/Thunder game.

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With the unexpected wins in the past week without LeBron, Austin and Luka, Andy Kamenetzky thinks there isn't such thing as a "scheduled loss" for these Lakers. Who is Nick Smith Jr, the newest Lakers sensation? Andy talked about his background. Plus, Producer Deondre "eats crow" about DeAndre Ayton's play with the Lakers. Then, a preview of Wemby coming to town for Lakers/Spurs.

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Andy opened up the 2nd hour of Lakers Talk talking about the Lakers' new owner, Mark Walter, and how the sale will affect the look of the team, especially with Jeanie Buss. Then, Karin Abcarians, from Silver Screen and Roll, called in to talk about her impressions of the Lakers after the first week of the regular season. Plus, will Luka come back sooner rather than later? Andy thinks so from the reports we got about Luka before the win in Minnesota. And, "Crunchtime" with thoughts on MJ's new segment on the NBA on NBC.

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The Lakers opened up their season with an impressive 3-2 record so far without LeBron and now Luka, but Andy Kamenetzky really loved the win in Minnesota vs the Timberwolves, who knocked the Lakers out of the playoffs last season. Then, Andy praised Austin Reaves, who is the talk of the NBA world right now with MVP, All-World stats through the 1st week of the regular season. Then, Drew Hill, from the Daily Memphian, called in to help Andy preview Grizzlies/Lakers. And could Rookie Adou Thiero help the Lakers? A-Kam thinks so.

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Hour 2 started with Andy and the crew wondering why DeAndre Ayton doesn't get to the line enough, despite being a "pretty good" at the free throw line. "Light Years" Podcast host Sam Esfandiari came on with Andy to help preview tomorrow night's season opening Lakers/Warriors matchup and his thoughts on the Jonathan Kuminga saga. Then, Andy and crew discussed the new book coming out that talks a lot about Russell Westbrook's time with the Lakers. And, "Crunch Time" with a discussion on MJ's 3rd NBA "comeback."

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With the Preseason over for the Lakers, Andy Kamenetzky looked at what was good and bad for the Lakers during those 6 "tune up" games. One thing that Andy really liked was that every potential member of the rotation looked "good or better" except for Dalton Knecht. Then, The Athletic's Law Murray about if he's surprised that Gabe Vincent is the starter with LeBron out for the next month and expectations for Luka Doncic in his first full season with the Lakers. Plus, talk on Jaxson Haynes possibly joining Luka on the Slovenian National Team.

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With news that Luka Doncic will play vs Phoenix in his first preseason game, Andy thinks we will get a full look of how things could go in the regular season sans Lebron. Lakers Nation's Matt Peralta came on to talk about what he's seen the first 3 Preseason games and what he expects from DeAndre Ayton in the middle this season. And, how does the LeBron story end with the Lakers? Andy had his thoughts. Plus, "Crunch Time" with the Giannis-to-LA rumors starting up.

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