With the whole regular season schedule coming out last week, Sliwa predicted what part of the schedule the Lakers could have trouble with. Also, are the Lakers winning the In-Season Tournament a big deal should they win it again? Sliwa doesn't think so. Then, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk more about the schedule, if the Lakers can somehow "beat the injury bug," and what to expect from the rookies. Plus, "Crunch Time" with a look at the Christmas schedule and the possible sale of the Boston Celtics.

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With Team USA Men's Basketball winning another Gold Medal behind the brilliance of LeBron James, Sliwa wondered if we are getting the "best LeBron James" now then later during the regular season. Then, reaction to a couple regular season games that were leaked already, the opening night matchup vs Minnesota and the Christmas Day game vs Golden State. Plus, Lakers Sideline Reporter Mike Trudell on LeBron/AD on Team USA and the Lakers' offseason.  Also, "Crunch Time!"

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Sliwa thinks that the roster is pretty much set as we are just about 2 months away from the open of Training Camp. And, can this roster right now contend for an NBA Title? Sli doesn’t think it can. Plus, reaction to D’Angelo Russell’s comments about his first year and half with the Lakers. Then, “Crunch Time” with thoughts on Team USA’s run through the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Sliwa started the show “putting a bow” on Lakers’ Summer League and talked about who he thinks is the “most interesting” player to come out of Lakers Summer League. Then, Sli discussed how the roster is coming along with news that Spencer Dinwiddie took a minimum deal with the Dallas Mavericks. Plus, reaction to Philly's Joel Embiid's interview with the NY Times where he talked about the Lakers and LeBron James. Also, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk called in to talk about what he saw at the Vegas Summer League from the Lakers and his thoughts on how LeBron might be the "closer" for Team USA in the Paris Olympics. And, "Crunch Time" with Producer Funch and DeAndre!

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Sli started the show talking about Bronny James' play in the Las Vegas Summer League so far and JJ Redick's comparison for Bronny. Plus, what should we expect from AD in the upcoming season? Sliwa gave his predictions. Also, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane called in to talk about what he's seen from Bronny so far, the play of 1st round pick Dalton Knecht, and how the roster might shape up. Then, Producer Funch and DeAndre joined Sli for "Crunch Time."

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Sli opens the show with the thinking that it might not be a negative that the Lakers "struck out" in NBA Free Agency so far, it could be part of a bigger plan "down the line." Plus, Sliwa gives his thoughts on Bronny James’ and Dalton Knecht’s debut in NBA Summer League. Then, Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus came on to talk about what could potentially happen with the roster from now until February 2025 and the real expectations for JJ Redick in his first year as Head Coach. Also, "Crunch Time" with talk on DeMar DeRozan and Paul George.

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NBA Free Agency opened over the weekend and the Lakers “struck out” on the top free agents, and Sli broke down why the Lakers couldn’t get those major players in a purple and gold uniform. Also, some talk on the 2 newest Lakers draft picks, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. Plus, should the Lakers just "run it back?" Sli thinks it wouldn't be a wise move. And, the Athletic's Jovan Buha on what the Lakers do now after "striking out" in free agency and the plan for D'Angelo Russell. Then, "Crunch Time" with winners and losers from the first weekend of NBA Free Agency.

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Sliwa opened up the show reacting to JJ Redick’s introductory press conference as the new Lakers Head Coach.  LA Times’s Brad Turner called in to talk about the expectations for the rookie head coach and what to expect with the roster in the next few weeks. Then, Sliwa played some quotes and talked about his “takeaways” from JJ presser. Also, Sli talked about how LeBron wasn’t involved in the coaching search, which is huge because the Lakers could be “looking at life without LeBron.” Plus, “Crunch Time” with talk on the big OKC/Chicago trade.

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The Lakers named JJ Redick as their new head coach, and Sliwa had it covered from all angles. Sli thinks JJ will be fine as the head coach, but if he isn’t, it wouldn’t be his fault but that of the front office. Sliwa also took calls on the hiring of the Lakers’ new head coach and many had the same concerns that JJ is not that experienced yet for the job. To talk more about this and other potential moves was Lakers Nation’s Trevor Lane. And then “Crunch Time” with Producer Funch and DeAndre.

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The NBA world woke up to some huge news as UConn's Dan Hurley turned down the Lakers' Head Coaching job. Why did he say no? Is the Lakers' job not a good job anymore? Sliwa thinks it's still a great job. Sli also took calls from Lakers Fans, who were angry and confused on why the team hasn't filled the position yet. LA Times' Brad Turner called in to talk about Hurley turning down LA's offer and what's next on the list for the Purple and Gold.

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