Mike Trudell and Beto Duran bring Wednesday's edition of Destination For LA Sports. Trudell and Beto react LIVE to the USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina opening knockout round match. Trudell is LIVID over Senegal's loss to Belgium in their Round of 32 match. Beto recaps the seismic free agency moves that the Lakers made today. How good will Walker Kessler and the latest signings be in Purple and Gold?

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Trudell and Beto react to USA Soccer advancing to the Round of 16 to face Belgium in the World Cup. Trudell breaks down how the Lakers pulled off the Walker Kessler deal. He also explains what L.A. is missing after all their free agent signings. Producer Deondre asks Trudell what to watch for in USA's match against Belgium ... He gives his pros and cons. Beto and Trudell answer rapid fire questions from callers around the Lakers offseason moves. Trudell answers where he believes the Lakers rank in the West.

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Hour 2 of Lakers Talk started with Trudell going up and down the Western Conference to see what teams have got better or worst than the Lakers in the last week based on their moves. Plus, ESPN Senior NBA Reporter Ben Golliver called in to give Trudell an update on all the free agency news and what he thinks will happen with the Lakers in the next few days. Then, "Mr Soccer Head" Trudell talked about his observations in the 2026 World Cup.

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With the start of NBA Free Agency less than 24 hours away, Mike Trudell, who's solo, addressed all the rumors with LeBron/Lakers/Warriors and if it could be a real possibility. Plus, how is Ja Morant going to work in Portland? Then, ESPN's Dave McMenamin called in to give us the word on LeBron, DeAndre Ayton, Marcus Smart and another All-Star that could talk to the Lakers in free agency, Jalen Duran.

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7:00

Marcas and Beto talk about friends who try and attend the World Cup games every 4 years and the logistic planning it takes. Mexico scores a goal against Czechia! Beto celebrates with his vuvuzela. Marcas gives currents scores of the World Cup games being played at the moment.

7:15

Mexico scores another goal to go up 2-0 versus Czechia! Marcas gives updates on all current World Cup games and the possible outcomes. And now we get back into the NBA draft. Deondre gives draft updates on the Clippers and Mavericks.

7:30

Guest Bernardo Osuna joins Marcas and Beto to talk about the World Cup US Men's National Team. The team seems more relaxed and loose than they were before. The team morale seems to be very strong, close-knit and positive.

7:45

World Cup games in progress updates are given by Marcas. He and Beto continue their World Cup discussion. Beto reads some comments from the YouTube Live stream. The guys bring up Funches and how much he argues with people on the YouTube Live stream. They also discuss the "Ice Breakers" game from Mason & Ireland earlier today. Mexico scores again in stoppage time to wrap the game up 3-0 versus Czechia. South Korea loses in the last second of our broadcast!

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6:00

Beto Duran and Marcas Grant start the show talking about Austin Reaves. Beto takes a quick detour and brings up "Baywatch" so he, Rebecca, and Marcas reminisce about the show and try to explain it's success to the younger Deondre. The guys get back to Austin Reaves and wonder if next season would be better for him if he went to a different city.

6:15

The guys start talking about the World Cup and Mexico. Beto loves the individual athlete stories and finds them inspirational. They love World Cup time in LA because you can turn on the tv at any time and see a game. Deondre jumps in with his soccer knowledge from the Ivory Coast and Germany game. Canada will be playing South Korea, which will pit LAFC teammates against each other.

6:30

The Lakers take Cameron Carr in the first round of the NBA draft. Beto thinks it's an interesting pick for this team because it's another guard. How will he fit into the team? Marcas brings up Dalton Knecht and Luke Kennard and where they will fit in on the Lakers. They discuss NBA draft picks and their million dollar accessories. And then, of course, this leads into talking about the Adam Sandler movie "Uncut Gems".

6:45

Beto and Marcas discuss the logistics of making it to Mexico or Canada for some of the World Cup games. They also discuss the atmosphere of bars around the country where international fans are going to watch the games. The Clippers just decided on a draft pick.

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Mike Garcia from the BBall Index called in to talk about the various prospect that the Lakers could be after at the 25th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Then, some very unexpected breaking news as the Julius Randle moves from Minnesota to Brooklyn in a 3-team trade. How does that effect the Lakers? Trudell and Geeter talked about it. And, more trade rumors with the Lakers involving Herb Jones/Trey Murphy.

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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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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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