Lakers Talk with Andy Kamenetzky

7:00 Marcas and Beto talk about friends who try and attend the World Cup games every 4 years and the logistic planning it takes. Mexico scores a goal against Czechia! Beto celebrates with his vuvuzela. Marcas gives currents scores of the World Cup games being played at the moment. 7:15 Mexico scores another goal to go up 2-0 versus Czechia! Marcas gives updates on all current World Cup games and the possible outcomes. And now we get back into the NBA draft. Deondre gives draft updates on the Clippers and Mavericks. 7:30 Guest Bernardo Osuna joins Marcas and Beto to talk about the World Cup US Men's National Team. The team seems more relaxed and loose than they were before. The team morale seems to be very strong, close-knit and positive. 7:45 World Cup games in progress updates are given by Marcas. He and Beto continue their World Cup discussion. Beto reads some comments from the YouTube Live stream. The guys bring up Funches and how much he argues with people on the YouTube Live stream. They also discuss the "Ice Breakers" game from Mason & Ireland earlier today. Mexico scores again in stoppage time to wrap the game up 3-0 versus Czechia. South Korea loses in the last second of our broadcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Garcia from the BBall Index called in to talk about the various prospect that the Lakers could be after at the 25th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Then, some very unexpected breaking news as the Julius Randle moves from Minnesota to Brooklyn in a 3-team trade. How does that effect the Lakers? Trudell and Geeter talked about it. And, more trade rumors with the Lakers involving Herb Jones/Trey Murphy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Irwin joins to discuss LeBron’s future with the Lakers and what contract fans would accept. Andy breaks down how the Dodgers continue winning despite a growing injury list, while Blake Harris talks Mookie Betts, Nicolas Cage’s appearance at Mookie’s charity event, and whether the injuries will eventually catch up to LA. Plus, Andy tries to figure out the Nick Cage–Mookie connection and why Shohei Ohtani continues to amaze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8:00 Andy brings up that the public discussion of the Lakers and LeBron leads him to believe that LeBron will be staying. The guys talk about all of the contract possibilities. 8:15 Marcas and Andy continue to discuss LeBron James contract negotiations. They also talk about the future makeup of the team, including Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. They also talk about Walter Kessler's social media post about his future with the Utah Jazz. Marcas feels like this is Kessler covering himself with the fans and Salt Lake City. 8:30 Happy birthday to Barry Manilow. Marcas and Andy discuss the best concerts that they've been too. Andy went to see the Bee Gees in '79. They discuss DeAndre Ayton and if he will opt in or out of his player option. Marcas says he had great points where he showed up but it wasn't as consistent as it should be. That's why he hasn't been able to stick long in one place. 8:45 Today is the anniversary of the OJ Simpson car chase. Andy, Marcas, and Rebecca share where they were when the car chase was happening. They reminisce about the nation's reaction and how beloved OJ was when this came out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Trudell and Geeter discuss potential NBA offseason moves and how teams may adjust to a more mature Victor Wembanyama and could LeBron end up in Golden State. Plus, Pepe Mantilla joins the show for a fun crossover debate, matching every NBA team with its World Cup nation counterpart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congratulations to the Mexico team! Beto starts the show on what it means to represent the Mexico game. He admits how he's not the biggest soccer fan, but the World Cup is different. Khassim is behind the board tonight and Beto wants to know if he has his gear ready. Plus, Young Deondre stops by to discuss game 4 of the NBA Finals. Gustavo Arellano is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times. Gustavo came on and they discussed the Mexico game against South Africa. The guys discussed what it means to cheer for the Mexican team. Beto shares how he's covered many sporting events and shares how much fun reporters have during the World Cup. As a journalist, would you risk your job for taking shots? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris McGee goes at it solo, as Mike Trudell is out for his wife's bday and kids' little league game. Trudell did call Geeter to talk NBA Finals and his absence. Plus, is Austin Reaves worth the max? Geeter thinks so if the Lakers want to keep him. Then, 3-Time Champion Danny Green called in to talk NBA Finals with Geeter and his memories of playing on the 2020 Lakers "Bubble Title" team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy and Geeter look back at the anniversary of Kobe Bryant and Shaq's iconic alley-oop against Portland in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. The guys revisit Game 1 of the NBA Finals, reflect on how long it's been since the Knicks last won a championship, and debate who fans really want to see win the series. They also discuss whether the Spurs are ready to take over the league or if the Knicks can play spoiler. Plus, Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks gets underway, and Andy and Geeter make the case for Andy Pages as an All-Star while highlighting the Dodgers' impressive depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOUR 1 Beto and Trudell talk about the Knicks-Spurs Game 1 that just ended. Trudell gets into how much he wants the Knicks to win the series. Beto loves that Trudell is actually getting to talk like a sports fan. Beto is also keeping an eye on Otani during the Dodgers game and gives real time updates. Trudell tells an unbelievable story about the In-N-Out drive-thru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another new face joins Lakers Talk as Spectrum's Chris McGee guest host with our own Mike Trudell. Chris is ready to apologize to the San Antonio Spurs for not thinking they are "ready." Then, Spectrum's Allie Clifton called to to talk about her role with Amazon, the NBA Finals and speculation on where LeBron could land next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Trudell started the show with immediate reaction to the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Then, Trudell had an interesting theory on why head coaches on "glamour franchises" don't usually win end of season awards. Plus, a very special guest in R&B singer Montell Jordan joined the show to talk about his love for the "Showtime Lakers" and how his hit song, "This Is How We Do It" changed his life. Plus, some talk on the New York Knicks advancing to the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The show started off with Mike Trudell reacting to the instant classic that was Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then, Trudell had a little game for Producer Funches and DeAndre involving "3 point shooting Lakers." Also, our own Jorge Sedano called in live from Oklahoma City to talk about the WCF and the Lakers' offseason. Plus, another reason NOT to watch the NBA Conference Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices