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Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell

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This is a Lakers town, and Mike Trudell is getting you closer to the team during Lakers Talk weekly on ESPN LA 710 and the ESPN App.

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  • Tuesday · 46 min

    HR 2: Andy Kamenetzky

    We continue the second hour of Lakers Talk with more barber shop talk. Will we see Stephen Curry wear another jersey in his career? Trudell dives into what his future could look like in Golden State. Andy Kamenetzky joins the show to talk about the new-look Lakers and the legacy 2Pac left. What's your go-to Chick-fil-A order? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Tuesday · 52 min

    HR 1: Ball-Knower Barbershop

    It's Mike Trudell solo for today's edition of Lakers Talk. We dive right into Ball-Knower Barbershop -- Producer Funche and Producer Khassim serve up their hottest takes to Trudell. Is the 2020 Lakers championship the hardest ring to win in NBA history? Will the current starting five of Luka, Reaves, Grimes, Mamukelashvili, and Kessler be a lock for the 2026 season? Trudell also picks the better Laker duo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 25 · 47 min

    Lakers Talk HR 2: Horry Should be a HOFer

    We start the second hour discussing Laker legend Robert Horry's Basketball Hall of Fame case. Is a HOF induction long overdue? Trudell breaks down why he's the epitome of what it takes to win. NBA reporter Ben Golliver joins the show and gives us the biggest loser in the Western Conference. Producer Funch has an basketball movies trivia game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 25 · 52 min

    Lakers Talk HR 1: Mamba Day!

    Lakers Talk is back with Mike Trudell and Chris "Geeter" McGee on Mamba Day! Trudell and Geeter dive into the latest news in the Lakers' trip to Slovenia coordinated by Luka Doncic. Geeter thinks the trip is a valuable bonding trip for the Purple and Gold. What's your top five travel destinations? The guys give their picks. Lakers reporter joins Harrison Faigen joins the show. He explains where the Lakers stand in free agency. Which Kobe is the greatest, 8 or 24? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 18 · 43 min

    HR 2: Guess That Laker!

    We start the hour diving into the latest developments in the Kahwi Leonard salary cap circumvention saga. The NBA said they've found no evidence that the Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer tried to circumvent the salary cap. Trudell sounds off on what this could mean for the rest of the league. ESPN NBA and Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin joins the show to give a preview of what's to come post-Laker sale. Trudell has a guess that Laker player game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 18 · 54 min

    HR 1: Buss Family Sell Lakers Stake

    Mike Trudell and Chris "Geeter" McGee are back for a special edition of Lakers Talk. Trudell and Geeter react to the breaking news of the Buss family has deciding to sell its remaining 17.8% ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. How will this impact the Lakers in the future? ESPN senior NBA writer Ramona Shelburne joins the show to break down the latest news in the Buss family sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 11 · 46 min

    Lakers Talk HR 2: Building a Contender

    Mike Trudell starts the hour with a Kobe or Shaq trivia game. Geeter tells us his story of winning The Price is Right. Senior ESPN NBA Writer Ben Golliver joins the show. He talks about the current landscape of the NBA after the offseason moves and how the Lakers fit in. Are the Lakers considered a contender right now? Geeter breaks down what they might be lacking. Producer Funches shares the hottest topics around the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 11 · 52 min

    Lakers Talk HR 1: Kobe-Shaq Era

    Mike Trudell is back with Chris "Geeter" McGee for this week's edition of Lakers Talk. The guys starts the show reacting to Shaq's recent comments on his relationship with the Lakers. Was Shaq really beloved by Laker fans? Geeter it down. NBA reporter and writer Kevin Ding joins the show. He shares his first-hand perspective from covering the Kobe-Shaq era. Trudell reacts to the latest reports in the Kawhi Leonard investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 28 · 51 min

    Lakers Talk HR 2: The Real Story

    ESPN's Dave McMenamin called in to talk about why LeBron really signed with the 76ers and his thoughts on what the Lakers have been doing the past couple weeks. Also, do you want Jonathan Kuminga on this Lakers team? Trudell and Geeter had their opinions. Plus, Producer Funch presents the "Cameo Game!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 28 · 47 min

    Lakers Talk HR 1: Going to Philly

    Finally, finally LeBron made a decision and picked a new team: the Philadephia 76ers. Plus, Trudell and Geeter react to the ESPN NBA Offseason Power Rankings. The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor called in to talk about his thoughts on LeBron going to Philly and of the Lakers' moves in the offseason. Plus, thoughts on what kind of impact 1st Round Pick Cam Carr can make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 21 · 50 min

    Lakers Talk Hr 2: Redo!

    The 2nd Hour of Lakers Talk had Trudell and the crew redo some the past 5 NBA Drafts. Then, NBA Reporter Jovan Buha called in to talk about what he thinks of the roster as of now and the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes. Then, some talk on Lu Dort trade that sent Dort to Atlanta and what happens with OKC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 21 · 51 min

    Lakers Talk HR 1: Greatness

    Even though it's Lakers Talk, Trudell compared watching Lionel Messi in the World Cup Final to Kobe's last Finals appearance. Then, Trudell says the Matisse Thybulle signing is a positive and could replace what some of what Marcus Smart used to do. To react to Thybulle and the rest of the changes in the roster was Lakers Film Room's Pete Zayas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 17 · 46 min

    Destination For LA Sports HR 2: Take Me To The Dodger Game

    We start the hour with Dodgers talk. Beto gives the latest must-know bobble head games for the upcoming Dodger games. Has attending sporting events priced out the common fan? We do some more history lessons with Producer Khassim, will he know these popular baseball movies. Beto dives into the Lakers NBA Summer League teams' performance. How good will Cameron Carr be with the big squad? Beto is shocked Adam Sandler called 911 for this reason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 17 · 54 min

    Destination For LA Sports HR 1: Guess The Minor League Team

    It's Beto Duran and Marcas Grant for Thursday's edition of the Destination For LA Sports. We start the show with some baseball talk -- Marcas dives into the MLB Draft during All Star Weekend. What's wrong and what's right with the current format? Beto has some crucial Fantasy Football questions for Marcas. He tells us the strategy to drafting a strong team this upcoming season. Beto puts Producer Khassim to the test and we guess if the minor leage baseball team is real or fake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 17 · 50 min

    Lakers Talk HR 2: To Sign Or Not To Sign

    Hour 2 started off with Trudell's thoughts on Austin Reaves and if he could be on this team next season. ESPN's Dave McMenamin called in to talk about what he heard about LeBron's huge decision this offseason and what free agents the Lakers plan to reach out to. Plus, should the Lakers resign Rui Hachimura? Trudell answered the question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 17 · 54 min

    Lakers Talk HR 1: A New Beginning

    Mike Trudell takes over as host of Lakers Talk, as he opens up talking about the reaction of the locker room after the Lakers got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Also, our own Mychal Thompson called in to talk about his offseason plans and what the Lakers need to do to get back in the upper echelon of the NBA. Plus, calls on the season that was and what to expect in the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 16 · 50 min

    Lakers Talk HR 2: Lakers Summer League

    The Lakers summer league squad is undefeated so far in the Vegas tournament. Cameron Carr has been on a tear, Adou Theiro has shown some signs of growth, and their is a surprise with wing Arthur Kaluma. The Lakers signed wing Ziare Williams last week and Trudell and Geeter discuss what would his role potentially be. GUEST NBA senior Writer Ben Golliver joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 16 · 52 min

    Lakers Talk HR 1: Contract Negotiations

    Before we get into the nitty gritty of Lakers Talk Trudell has a bone to pick with the England Manager Thomas Toucal after they blew a 1-0 lead against Argentina in the semifinal today. San Antonio Spurs Center Victor Wembanyama agreed to a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension. GUEST Dan Woike Senior Writer for the Athletic joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 11 · 46 min

    Destination For LA Sports HR 2: Summer League Drama

    Andy and Marcas take a dive into the Tyler Herro-Bam Adebayo Summer League drama. Aaron Donald was reportedly spotted at the Rams practice facility. What are the chances that Donald makes a comeback for the 2026 NFL season? Marcas answers the question ... if the Dodgers keep playing at a lackluster level, will it come back to haunt them when teams get hot? Marcas has an unpopular Toy Story opinion ... and Producer Laura is not having it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • July 11 · 53 min

    Destination For LA Sports HR 1: Andy and Marcas!

    It's Andy Kamenetzky and Marcas Grant for Friday's edition of Destination For LA Sports. We start the show discussing Shohei Ohtani's recent injury and decision to sit out the MLB All-Star game. Marcas breaks down what this means for the Dodgers. NBA Summer League is officially underway -- Andy is impressed with Cameron Carr's play with the Lakers. Jonathan Kuminga's is a name that has been circulating with the L.A., does it make sense for the Lakers to acquire him? There are players fighting at Summer League? Andy and Marcas dive into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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