Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

Last week, early reports of Luka Dončić dedicating himself more seriously to fitness were giving Lakers fans some encouragement. 

This weekend, things looked even better. In the form of pictures! From Luka's Insta page, and from pictures taken of him in the crowd at Real Madrid and even food pics from his wife's social media. We saw a thinner looking player, and what appeared to be a healthy, delicious meal! So only a few weeks after the season ended, at the very least, Dončić -- who is not stupid and knows full well that pictures of him will be dissected to no end -- appears to have put himself on a solid path to begin a critical offseason. 

ONe that doesn't just matter for the Lakers this year, but as as a sign of what might be to come. Because remember, Nico Harrison bet that Luka was a bad long-term gamble for the Mavs. And as much as Harrison's logic (or his skill executing trades) might come into question, it's certainly true that long term, Luka needs to take better care of himself. All athletes do as they start to get older. 

Meanwhile, Austin Reaves's agent is setting expectations for this season, and he's setting them high. Meanwhile, there's a number out there for what Reaves might look for assuming he hits free agency after next season. Is it a good one for the Lakers? 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: Skinny Luka? 

SEGMENT 2: Does it matter why Luka gets in shape? 

SEGMENT 3: What's a good number for Reaves? 

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There is virtually no limit to the level of scrutiny Luka Dončić is set to receive this summer around his fitness. So when anyone says anything on the subject that provides some potential insight, it'll get attention. That's the case with Jason Gallagher, a producer of JJ Redick's "Old Man and the Three" Podcast, as well as the "Mind the Game" pod hosted (formerly) by Redick and then and now by LeBron James, appeared on a Dallas sports pod, "The Dumb Zone." 

“I’ve heard from folks that are pretty honest about the conditioning stuff or whatever that Luka has already like begun to clean slate, like starting anew. He’s already like in this mindset of changing a lot about himself. Now, I’ve heard it before, but not from specific people that have been critical of him," Gallagher said. 

Obviously that doesn't relay concrete plans or things he's been doing, but if what Gallagher is being told is true, it is an indication that Luka at the very least gets the criticism and understands he can, and needs, to do better in this area than he has over the course of his career. It's critical for his rep, and obviously for the Lakers. Redick ended the season talking about the need for the Lakers to have championship level fitness, and certainly didn't exclude Luka from that, or imply that he's met the bar. 

Meanwhile, what can the Lakers learn from teams still in the playoffs? 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: Luka is rethinking his approach to conditioning, says one source. 

SEGMENT 2: Does it matter why Luka gets into shape? 

SEGMENT 3: What can the Lakers learn from teams still in the playoffs? 

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LeBron James is now the oldest player in NBA history to garner MVP votes. Wednesday, when the league announced the results, not surprisingly Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked away with his first trophy, with Nikola Jokic the runner up. But down there in sixth was LeBron James. His first MVP votes came as a 19-year old with the Cavs in his rookie season. And now, he's finished 6th. 

Pretty remarkable, and well-deserved after a season where he averaged over 24 points, and almost eight assists and rebounds per game. 

So what does this mean going forward? LeBron has now played 141 games over the last two seasons, putting at least some of the durability and health questions to bed... except he's going to turn 41 this year so really, do those questions ever go away? Is it reasonable to expect more of the same from LBJ, especially knowing the team will be built around Luka Dončić, who will be assigned most of the heavy lifting offensively? 

Plus, the debate about Shai and foul-hunting consumed NBA social media after the Thunder beat Minnesota in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Is "the discourse" on to something? Or does everyone need to get offline a little more? 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky 

SEGMENT 1: LeBron finishes sixth in MVP voting. 

SEGMENT 2: What can LA expect from him going forward? 

SEGMENT 3: Shai, the playoffs, officiating and how it all impacts the Lakers. 

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The NBA announced its All Rookie squads, and (not surprisingly) Dalton Knecht wasn't among the 10 honored first year players. To his credit, Knecht was relatively close, finishing in a tie for 13th in vote total. It's a fair result for a guy who had a lot of highs and lows over the course of the season. His strong suits were clear (shooting, offense, athleticism) and his weaknesses (defense) equally so. 

Now the Lakers, who have already shown a willingness to trade him, have to make a decision this offseason. Is the guy more valuable to them? Or as a lure to fill holes around the roster? 

The goal for LA is to build a team that works for Luka Dončić. Knecht fits that profile. He can shoot, he can get to the rim, he can finish above it. On the other hand, he's one of about 2.5 human beings on the roster who have genuine value as players (as opposed to an expiring contract) in a trade (the others being Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura). 

So Rob Pelinka, just as he does with Reaves, is going to be confronted with some tough choices about Knecht, too. 

Plus... could LeBron actually leave? There's one at least semi-plausible scenario. 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: Knecht gets some All-Rookie love. 

SEGMENT 2: What to do with DK? 
 

SEGMENT 3: Could LeBron really go? 

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NBA Squad Show: Conference Finals are set to COLLIDE as New NBA Era changes championship landscape

Can the Oklahoma City Thunder overcome the Minnesota Timberwolves' depth in the Western Conference Finals? As the NBA playoffs heat up, the Thunder's defensive prowess faces a stern test against the Timberwolves, who have been a force in the West all season.

Join Nick Engstad, Doug Norrie, and Ryland Styles as they break down the thrilling Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, and preview the upcoming conference finals. The discussion highlights key players like Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Tyrese Haliburton, while exploring how the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement is reshaping team-building strategies.

With insights into the Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the evolving NBA landscape.

Tune in for expert analysis and discover how these playoff battles could redefine the league's future.

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5:46 Western Conference Finals: Thunder vs Timberwolves

13:55 Eastern Conference Finals: Pacers vs Knicks

22:08 CBA impact on team building and roster depth

28:16 Draft lottery results and tanking strategies

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There was a lot of feedback to Monday's show running down the league's (mostly) starting centers and judging whether they qualify as a "foundational piece," i.e. the level of player the Lakers reportedly would have to receive in order to send out Austin Reaves in a trade. In the process, we saw a variety of opinions on: 

• AR's level as a player. 
• His overall trade value. 
• Whether we had the right players in the right categories. 
• How much other stuff the Lakers might have to add to some of these hypothetical deals to make something happen. 

And obviously, for the highest level players on the list of guys we decided were even theoretically possible, it might cost Reaves plus more. Maybe Dalton Knecht, maybe draft capital, maybe both. But what about going the other way? Brooklyn's Nic Claxton is broadly believed to be gettable without sacrificing Reaves. But what about Claxton and someone like Cam Johnson, who could fill some needs for LA? Would that (type of deal, playing for depth) be worth AR? 

Plus... lots of former Lakers are playing big roles for conference finalists. Is it generating any nostalgia for Lakers fans? 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: More Reaves-for-a-center talk. 

SEGMENT 2: Is there an alternative to foundational pieces? 

SEGMENT 3: Looking back at baby Lakers, all grown up. 

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The Lakers, it is reported, would trade Austin Reaves for a "foundational piece." That doesn't have to be a center, necessarily, but certainly the five is LA's biggest need, and as LA's best trade chip, people are going to at least make those connections. 

But practically speaking, who exactly would that mean? Like, sure, the Lakers would trade Austin for Nikola Jokic or Wemby... but that's not a world we live in. So what names out there are even remotely possible? And of the guys that are even more possible, would any of them actually be worth sacrificing Reaves? It's a tricky place, for sure. Because the list of names worthy of Reaves isn't long, and the list of gettable centers includes many where Reaves would be too high a price to pay. 

It's a tough needle for Rob Pelinka to thread. 

Meanwhile, the league may get some clarity on the Giannis situation, as he and the Bucks are expected to meet this week to talk about his future in Milwaukee. A resolution to this doesn't mean he's coming to the Lakers - he's not - but would help keep offseason movement robust, which does favor the Lakers. If everyone is waiting around to figure out Giannis's future, that hurts LA. 

The Lakers need action. 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: Who are the centers that might be available for Reaves? 

SEGMENT 2: What does the rest of the market look like? 

SEGMENT 3: Giannis and Milwaukee and how it impacts LA. 

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The Austin Reaves Conversation is definitely a real thing. In his Thursday newsletter, Dan Woike of the LA Times relays how the Lakers are looking at things. First things first, Reaves is not untouchable. But to move him, the Lakers (quite rightly) will want a foundational piece in return, not some rental or a transitional player. Reaves is a very good player, and they'd need a very good player in return. 

That's how it should be.

On the other hand, the Lakers are also (and this isn't new) very attached to Reaves, in part because they value his story. He's one of their guys, signed, developed in the G-League, and now good enough to be in that class of fringe, near All-Star caliber players. They like the win for themselves, and they recognize the popularity of Reaves with the fan base. 

Those are not good reasons to keep him. Reaves is a feather in the front office's cap no matter what happens, and fans want a winning roster. If they make a good trade that includes Reaves, the fans will be on board. 

One name that popped up this week as potentially available at a position of need? Jakob Poeltl, Toronto's starting center, coming off his best season as a pro. Is he on the same level as a guy like Reaves? Does he tick enough boxes for the Lakers to use their limited capital to make a run at him? 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: The Lakers don't consider Reaves untouchable. 

SEGMENT 2: One really bad reason to keep him. 

SEGMENT 3: Jakob Poeltl? 

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The assignment for Rob Pelinka is clear: Build a winning roster around Luka Dončić. In the short term, that (likely) includes LeBron James. In the long run, it won't. Is Austin Reaves part of the equation? It seems like it, but is that set in stone? 

The Lakers have a lot of needs—center, rebounding and wing depth at the top of the list—without a lot of assets to make it happen. Pelinka has some expiring contracts (Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent most notably), some potentially appealing players (Hachimura, Dalton Knecht) and a few draft assets (a first rounder in '31 or '32, a second rounder, a handful of pick swaps). That's not much. Hopefully there's a lot of activity, which could help the Lakers pick off prized targets with less competition, but without question, Pelinka is going to have to choose carefully and make sure every player he acquires is a good fit around Luka. 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: What does Rob Pelinka have to work with? 

SEGMENT 2: How do the Lakers prioritize? 

SEGMENT 3: Is Knecht a good asset? 

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Lakers fans love wallowing in the misery of the Celtics, but even Lakers fans don't wish for this sort of thing. Monday in Game 4 against the Knicks, Boston star Jayson Tatum went down with a ruptured Achilles. He'll miss much of/most of/all of next season (the exact recovery is TBD, but even with modern surgery and treatment, it's a months-long recovery). So now Boston, a team that would have had major decisions to make even if they'd managed to repeat as champions, are looking at a potential down year without its star. 

So do you add the C's to the list of teams that could be active? On top of what Dallas does to reform its Cooper Flagg-having squad, or San Antonio leveraging it's gift of a 2nd pick to try and get Giannis? Will another Eastern Conference team smell opportunity and get super aggressive to try and try to take advantage of some weakness among traditional powers? All of this can impact the Lakers, who have some major improvements to make and could very well benefit from a very active summer around the league. 

More trades and more movement mean more opportunities for Rob Pelinka to do what's required. 

Meanwhile, we open the mailbag to answer a couple LeBron related questions. Could LeBron leave the Lakers to sign a low money deal with Cleveland or Golden State? And whether this summer or a couple summers from now, when LeBron finally walks away from the Lakers, how will he rank among Lakers greats? It's a different question than where he fits in among all time NBA greats. 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: The Tatum Injury is the latest shakeup to the NBA offseason. 

SEGMENT 2: Is more offseason activity around the league better for the Lakers? 

SEGMENT 3: LeBron's place among Lakers greats. 

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