Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

By: Locked On Podcast Network Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
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  • Locked On Lakers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA. Hosts Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, who have covered the Purple and Gold since 2005 for media outlets including the LA Times, ESPN and The Athletic, offer traditional journalism, informal commentary, and offbeat humor to provide expert, local analysis. Locked On Lakers takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Lakers locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Lakers podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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  • Redick, Pelinka Set High Expectations for Christie, Hachimura, Reaves and the Lakers

    Redick, Pelinka Set High Expectations for Christie, Hachimura, Reaves and the Lakers
    Sep 27 2024
    There was too much to cover from Wednesday's press conference for one show, so today it remains the core of the conversation. From a basketball standpoint, a lot was revealed by JJ Redick about how he'd like to play this season. He talked about movement and motion, of redistributing where shots come from around the floor, and how certain guys might be asked to do new things. Like Rui Hachimura, crashing for offensive rebounds from the corner. Max Christie is clearly being primed for a regular rotation role for the first time. And the Lakers clearly want to get more from Austin Reaves. And remember D'Angelo Russell? Redick spoke at some length about the amount the two of them have been communicating this offseason. Redick said he hopes to put Russell in position to have a career year. Will that keep him on the Lakers, or keep Rob Pelinka from leaving Russell permanently on the block? Likely not. But while Russell is coming off a very, very strong season, if Redick can optimize his strengths more effectively than Darvin Ham, it would benefit the Lakers for sure. It's was interesting as well to hear both of them talk about the potential of this team to perhaps exceed expectations. Always an awkward question for management/coaches who can't exactly hit the doomsday whistle a few days before camp starts, but also don't want to appear like they're detached from reality. But what exactly is the reality about the team itself, as opposed to negative vibes around their lack of action this summer? HOSTS: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: Redick and Pelinka spent a lot of time talking about Rui Hachimura and Max Christie. SEGMENT 2: How can Redick maximize the guys he has? How much upside is realistic? SEGMENT 3: Redick talks up Russell. For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $50 instantly when you play $5! You don't even need to win to receive the $50 bonus, it's guaranteed! Prizepicks. Run Your Game.https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - guaranteed !Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
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    33 mins
  • Pelinka, Redick Discuss Expectations for 2024-25 Lakers. Plus, Jarred Vanderbilt Healthy for Opener?

    Pelinka, Redick Discuss Expectations for 2024-25 Lakers. Plus, Jarred Vanderbilt Healthy for Opener?
    Sep 26 2024

    Wednesday, the new Lakers season unofficially began - the official kickoff comes Monday with Media Day - with a press conference featuring GM Rob Pelinka and new Lakers coach JJ Redick.

    There was a lot of ground covered -- more than enough to stretch into Friday's show -- but for today, it's a focus on the big picture the pair tried to push. The big theme was optimism. About the work that's been done this offseason to try and help players build on last season. About the addition of Redick, and the fresh thinking he could bring to the job. About confidence in the group they have, if they can get a little good fortune and a lot of good health. This last one was particularly emphasized by Pelinka, who has received a ton of criticism from Lakers fans about the team's almost total lack of action (from a personnel standpoint) over the summer.

    So is the optimism warranted?

    What about what's coming? Does the newfound commitment to player development the team is pushing hard mean they're not going to be aggressive trying to make trades and using those first rounders at their disposal? In that regard, Pelinka was more non-committal than he usually is. Often he'll talk down the notion of bold moves while simultaneously leading fans to believe that's exactly what the team is looking to do.

    So when nothing happens? Fans get annoyed. Is this now a matter of Pelinka underpromising and hopefully over-delivering?

    Pelinka did say he'd make a deal if the right one came along, but the plan going forward is to frame things in the context of "Sustainable Lakers Excellence."

    Oh, and Jarred Vanderbilt might just be back for the opener after all!

    HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

    SEGMENT 1: Pelinka and Redick meet the media!


    SEGMENT 2: Vanderbilt looks like he might be back for the opener after all!


    SEGMENT 3: What exactly is Sustainable Lakers Excellence?

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  • JJ Redick Names The Lakers Starting Lineup, Talks LeBron, Anthony Davis and "Jumping the Line."

    JJ Redick Names The Lakers Starting Lineup, Talks LeBron, Anthony Davis and "Jumping the Line."
    Sep 25 2024

    Last year, it took Darvin Ham a very, very long time to settle on the starting lineup that Lakers fans—and especially THE LAKERS PLAYERS—wanted to see.

    JJ Redick didn't even make it to training camp before landing in that spot. Speaking with Zach Lowe on his podcast, he said the group that starts will be the one that went 23-10 last season. That would be LeBron James, Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura. This isn't necessarily a blockbuster decision. First, that group was quite successful together last season. Second, there aren't exactly a ton of alternatives. Aside from Jarred Vanderbilt stepping in for Rui, how many different options does Redick really have, assuming these guys are all healthy?

    But nonetheless, it's nice to get this sort of thing out of the way early, and Redick having the good sense to just go where everyone knows he should, and likely would anyway even with some sort of coachy, "we're all going to have to compete" posturing, is refreshing. If Darvin Ham had a tendency to overthink and overcomplicate, it's nice to see Redick isn't doing that with the starting lineup.

    Moreover, settling on this now means the Lakers can go into training camp with a roadmap uncluttered by things that would unnecessarily take up time.

    What else did Redick have to say? There was a lot in the interview (released a day before Redick will appear in El Segundo with Rob Pelinka in front of the media). He talked about LeBron and what it means to him for James to be "off ball." He talked about Bronny, about the perception many have that Redick "skipped the line," and more.

    What should fans expect, and hope, to hear from him and Pelinka on Wednesday?

    HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky


    SEGMENT 1: JJ Redick has a starting lineup!


    SEGMENT 2: Redick on LeBron and the Lakers offense.


    SEGMENT 3: What to expect from Redick and Pelinka on Wednesday.

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    34 mins

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