Lakers Talk HR 2: Building a Contender

Lakers Talk HR 2: Building a Contender

August 10, 2026 · 46 min

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Mike Trudell discusses the Lakers' contender status with guest Ben Golliver and engages in trivia.

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

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