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Oct 23, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min · 16 segments
Join Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa as we break down the latest Los Angeles Lakers news, NBA storylines, trade rumors, and the biggest questions facing the Lakers this season, with special guest Adam…
Join Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa as we break down the latest Los Angeles Lakers news, NBA storylines, trade rumors, and the biggest questions facing the Lakers this season, with special guest Adam Auslund! 🏀 Is Luka Dončić Underrated? Are fans and NBA voters taking Luka Dončić’s greatness for granted? We discuss the MVP debate, Draymond Green’s “greatness fatigue” comments, and whether Luka can lead the Lakers to a top-four seed in the Western Conference. ⭐ Can Austin Reaves Become an NBA All-Star? With LeBron James no longer in Los Angeles, can Reaves take another step forward alongside Luka? We discuss his growing role, All-Star potential, and what he needs to accomplish to earn his first All-Star selection. 🔄 Lakers Trade Targets & Roster Needs Which players could help the Lakers become legitimate championship contenders? We break down potential NBA trade targets, roster weaknesses, and what Los Angeles needs to improve as the season gets underway. 🏀 Clippers Tonight: Matchup Preview We look ahead to the Los Angeles Clippers, discuss the key matchups to watch, and examine the latest NBA storylines surrounding both teams. 🎙️ Adam Auslund Joins the Show Adam Auslund joins the conversation to discuss the Lakers, Clippers, Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and the latest developments around the NBA. Subscribe for more Lakers news, Lakers trade rumors, NBA analysis, game previews, and daily basketball discussion on Hoops Talk! #Lakers #LakeShow #LukaDoncic #AustinReaves #NBATradeRumors 0:00 – Intro 6:12 – Is Luka being overlooked for MVP? 15:17 – Allen reacts to the Luka/Yaxel trash talking 21:00 – Listener Comments 28:16 – Wallace Firm ad 29:55 – Guest: Adam Auslund – Clippers Radio 31:04 – What’s the state of the Clippers right now? 35:00 – What’s Rui’s role with the Clippers? 41:13 – What’s Derrick Jones Jr.’s role? | Is he on the trade block? 44:56 – What to expect in the Lakers vs. Clippers game tonight 48:20 – Adam’s thoughts on Walker Kessler’s fit w/the Lakers 53:48 – Listener comments 54:57 – Lakers Trade Targets 1:01:20 – Listener Comments 1:03:40 – Will Austin Reaves be an All-Star? 1:08:58 – Listener comments 1:10:35 – Harrah’s SoCal ad 1:12:25 – NBA News | Weekend Preview 1:19:20 – Listener Comments Photo Credit: https://basketnews.com/news-247231-austin-reaves-breaks-silence-on-lakers-future-after-playoff-exit.html + https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/los-angeles-clippers-rui-hachimura-223436159.html + https://www.nba.com/news/luka-doncic-sets-championship-expectation-2026-27 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa as we break down the latest Los Angeles Lakers news, NBA storylines, trade rumors, and the biggest questions facing the Lakers this season, with special guest Adam…
Allen SliwaHost
Adam AuslundGuest
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