Allen Sliwa is ready for the Lakers to open up their season against the Golden State Worriers tomorrow night. We're going to address the elephant in the room, what happened with the Lakers during pre-season? Plus, Allen was joined by Jovan Buha. And, let's move on from the pre-season and focus on the season,

Lakers Talk with Allen Sliwa

Its Go Time!

The Ben Simmons saga doesn't get clear, Kyrie not backing down... and the anniversary debut of Magic / Bird in 1979 are some of the Top NBA Stories. Allen takes a look at the recent Lakers injuries. Lakers Nation Trevor Lane joins Allen and talks about the pre-season, who will be the center, the recent injuries, the Big 3's play and more. Allen takes a look at the pre-season and what is needed to come out of the gate strong in the regular season. 

HR 2: Next Up, Regular Season

Allen opens talking about the slow pre-season start. Are you concerned about this... Lakers fans voice their opinions. When will the Lakers figure out how to make this top shelf lineup work? Lakers legend Byron Scott joins Allen to give his view of what he's seen so far, when the Lakers will be running smooth hitting all cylinders and more. Allen reacts to Byron's observations and how the Lakers get their 18th chip.

HR 1: Laker Concerns?

The Ben Simmons saga continues, will Kyrie get vaccinated... and Jamal Murray and Klay Thompson's return timelines are some of the Top NBA Stories. Allen takes issue with Marc Jackson's comments that the 2000 Pacers should of beaten the Kobe-Shaq Lakers. The Athletic's Jovan Buha joins Allen and talks about having a full crowd at Staples, AD's 5 minutes of work, the starting line up on opening night, the AD at the 5 question, the biggest threat in the West for team Lakers and more. 

HR 2: Pre-Season Game 1 Takes

Allen opens talking about the pre-season scrimmage with the Nets and AD's 5 minutes, the only star in the game. Which Laker is more likely to win an MVP? AD says the Lakers have more work to get done after pre-season game 1. Spectrum SportsNet's Stu Lantz joins Allen and talks about the strengths and challenges for the Lakers this year. Allen reacts to Stu's comments and add a few of his own for this season. 

HR 1: Chip on Laker Shoulders

Kawhi says he's a Clipper for the long haul, Giannis is not satisfied, Michael Porter Jr. get a five year Max, Kidd says Luka needs to rely on his teammates are some of the Top NBA Stories. LA Times' Brad Turner joins Allen and discusses Westbrook fitting in, the necessity of AD playing the 5, the expectations for THT, coach Vogel's extension and more. Allen comments on where ESPN ranks the Big 3 Lakers especially Anthony Davis. Dennis Schroder comments on the missed extension, Allen reacts.

HR 2: Most Important Laker

On the eve on Lakers media day, Allen opens talking about how bad Russell Westbrook wanted to be a Los Angeles Laker. Rob Pelinka addresses rounding out the Lakers roster and the starting lineup. Lakers faithful call in with their own starting line up. Is it disrespectful to only extend coach Vogel contract one year ? 

HR 1: Starting Line Up?

John Wall is available but can anyone afford him... 21 years ago Patrick Ewing traded to Supersonics from the NY Knicks, Aaron Gordon's big 4 year extension are some of the Top NBA Stories. Who are the top three Laker threats. Lakers have a new jersey patch sponsor Bibigo based in South Korea showing how international the Lakers brand is. Dennis Schroder has found his sense of humor in Boston. Shaq and Kobe, what could of been and more.

HR 2: Top Three Laker Threats

Allen opens talking about Anthony Davis and the question if he is a Top Five talent or Top Five player. Laker fans react. ESPN's Ramona Shelbourne joins Allen and talks about the AD 'Top Five' discussion, Steve Ballmer's comment about Laker fans feeling threatened and Ballmer also owning the Forum now... what will he do with it? Allen ask if Lakers fans are threatened by Ballmer's financial prowess... 

HR 1: AD... Top Five?

NBA 'Field of Dream' game is being discussed, do upcoming HOF'er candidates really have HOF resumes... Donovan Mitchell says this year is the Jazz' year are some of the Top NBA Stories. Allen look at the Lakers role player tiers and how they will contribute. Lakers Nation Trevor Lane talks about THT potential this year, the new veteran arrivals and more. Allen reacts to C.J. McCallum's comments regarding the Lakers. 

HR 2: Season Almost Here

Allen opens talking about the departure of Marc Gasol, DeAndre Jordan's arrival and past free agent Lakers' experiences. What are the regular season goals for the Lakers, Allen discusses. Spectrum SportsNet's Mike Bresnahan joins Allen and explains why Russell Westbrook is the most important Laker at the moment, Marc Gasol's departure, DeAndre Jordan's arrival and more. Allen digest Bresnahan's comments. 

HR 1: Another Gasol Departure

LeBron can't compete in Rasheed Wallace 's era, Windhorst says Ben Simmons could sit out, 2021 HOF class inducted this weekend are some of the Top NBA Stories. Brian Windhorst isn't worried if the Lakers don't come out strong out of the gate and Jalen Rose says Rob Pelinka built the best team in the NBA, Allen reacts. Nets and NBA reporter for the NY Daily News' Kristian Winfield joins Allen talking about the Nets, the addition of Russell Westbrook, the LeBron vs KD emerging rivalry and the Kyrie question. 

HR 2: Is it Lakers / Nets Final?

Allen opens talking about the addition of DeAndre Jordan to the Lakers roster. Did Laker fans have false expectations for Kyle Kuzma... Allen reacts. The Athletic's Jovan Buha joins Allen and talks about DeAndre Jordan, Kyle Kuzma how they will compete this year. Callers react to the expectations for Kyle Kuzma.

HR 1: Hello DeAndre

No buyout for Kevin Love in Cleveland, Lauri Markkanen in 3 team trade, Rucker Park 'Field of Dreams,' are some of the Top NBA Stories. Lakers faithful react to the recent acquisitions. Lakers Nation Trevor Lane joins Allen talking about Rajon Rondo's return, the remaining roster spots, the Jared Dudley situation and more. Allen expands on Jared Dudley going to the Mavericks' bench. Producer Funches and Allen talk about SI's C- grade for the Lakers off season moves.

HR 2: Band's Back Together

Allen opens talking about the acquisition of Rajon Rondo; where does he fit into Purp and Yellow? Why did the Lakers pass on Isaiah Thomas? Is Deandre Jordan on his way to the Lakers and does this push out Marc Gasol? ESPN's Brian Windhorst joins Allen talking Rajon Rondo, free agency moves, who are the top teams now, concerns for the Lakers and more. Allen takes a look at the Lakers schedule. 

HR 1: Another Oldie But Goodie

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