Locked On Lakers – Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers
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Locked On Lakers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA. Hosts Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, who have covered the Purple and Gold since 2005 for media outlets including the LA Times, ESPN and The Athletic, offer traditional journalism, informal commentary, and offbeat humor to provide expert, local analysis. Locked On Lakers takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Lakers locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Lakers podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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JJ Redick Offers Positive Health Updates on Luka, Reaves, Sexton, Grimes
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Are Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle the Best Value Signings in the NBA?
The Lakers have done well in their offseason signings, which is one big reason the season is off to a good start. The biggest ticket item -- center Walker Kessler -- has been exactly as advertised, providing a …
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The Lakers have done well in their offseason signings, which is one big reason the season is off to a good start.
The biggest ticket item -- center Walker Kessler -- has been exactly as advertised, providing a pick and roll threat to put pressure on the rim offensively, while being a transformative talent on the other end. Sandro Mamukelashvili is showing himself to be a worthy investment. Quentin Grimes hasn't contributed much offensively, but is playing a big role on defense. There are signs of life in Collin Sexton.
But the biggest bang for LA's buck has arguably come from its two cheapest players. Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams have both been excellent, exceeding expectations, and are playing on veteran's minimum deals. That's just a massive win for a team that hasn't been great on the margins, and will need to be going forward.
The good news for Rob Pelinka -- by committing to a structure and a blueprint this offseason for the Luka/Reaves/Kessler core, it should be easier for him to hit on the type of player he needs when the team is shopping.
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Lakers HIT BIG! Are Ziaire Williams, Matisse Thybulle the NBA's BEST VET-MINIMUM DEALS?
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Luka Dončić Reportedly OK, but Still No Word on Austin Reaves
The Lakers have a few guys on the shelf following Wednesday's win in Milwaukee, but Thursday the news was relatively good, to neutral, to perhaps concerning depending on your POV. First and foremost, Luka …
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The Lakers have a few guys on the shelf following Wednesday's win in Milwaukee, but Thursday the news was relatively good, to neutral, to perhaps concerning depending on your POV.
First and foremost, Luka Dončić is reportedly doing fine after tweaking his ankle late in the game. JJ Redick seemed fairly unconcerned after the win, The Athletic's Dan Woike reported that Luka himself said he was fine, and then Thursday ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Luka woke up this morning without pain in the ankle. So so far, things seem ok. Meanwhile, Grimes tried to give it a go Wednesday morning, and was ultimately kept out for precautionary reasons. So hopefully by Sunday, he's good to go. No word at all on Sexton, which given the nature of his injury (conked heads with Milwaukee's Ryan Rollins and opened up a cut that required sutures), could mean everything is more or less fine. The question mark is Reaves.
Nothing from the Lakers Thursday, but surely the team will have some sort of update on Friday after practice.
What would it mean if Reaves has to miss time? Well, a lot of that depends on who else is available, but silver lining, assuming Grimes is ok, three or four games to stretch his wings a little couldn't hurt.
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
SEGMENT 1: The Lakers have depth.
SEGMENT 2: What happens if Reaves misses time?
SEGMENT 3: ESPN has the Lakers on a contenders list!
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Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, Collin Sexton All Leave With Injuries as Lakers Beat Bucks
The final score Wednesday night in Milwaukee -- 123-112 -- was a little tighter than the game would suggest. For the most part, the Lakers had this game well in hand, despite looking like they were operating at …
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The final score Wednesday night in Milwaukee -- 123-112 -- was a little tighter than the game would suggest. For the most part, the Lakers had this game well in hand, despite looking like they were operating at exactly the amount of energy required to get the job done.
Which is fine, it's a long season. Luka had a relatively inefficient, but easy-breezy 32 points, and Austin Reaves had 18 in 25 minutes. Sandro Mamukelashvili was great, with another 23 points.
The issue is that both were forced from the game with injuries. Reaves hurt his heel and didn't return, and Doncic turned an ankle on a late triple, was pulled and went straight to the locker room.
And just for fun, Collin Sexton split his eye open on a head-to-head collision.
The Lakers do have three days off before playing Sunday afternoon, but it remains to be seen how expensive a win this was.
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
SEGMENT 1: Lakers win, but at what cost?
SEGMENT 2: What to do going forward?
SEGMENT 3: Mamu keeps rolling.
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The Lakers Defense Is Led by Walker Kessler and... Luka Dončić?
The Lakers are getting exactly what they hoped they'd get from Walker Kessler defensively.He's contesting shots at an incredibly high rate inside, and forcing miss after miss. The Lakers are completely …
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The Lakers are getting exactly what they hoped they'd get from Walker Kessler defensively.
He's contesting shots at an incredibly high rate inside, and forcing miss after miss. The Lakers are completely different team on that side of the ball because of the activity and deterrence that Kessler provides. And because this is basically what he was doing in Utah, there's no reason to believe that the impact won't be consistent throughout the season.
And so Kessler gets a ton of credit for changing the way the Lakers play defense. As do guys like Matisse Thybulle, Quentin Grimes and Ziaire Williams.
And you know who else?
How about Luka Dončić? In years past, it's been easy to argue that Luka has been a better defender than he gets credit for. That he does some things well, and isn't the civ that seems to be his rep. But this year? Luka hasn't just been better than perception, or a net neutral. He's been legitimately good. He's a big reason the Lakers defense doesn't crater when Kessler is off the floor.
And if the Lakers can find ways to keep him healthy and fresh enough to keep this up, it transforms their potential. And the way people view Luka, broadly.
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Why the Lakers Should Win Their Next Six Games, Plus a Revived Collin Sexton?
The Lakers should have Austin Reaves back on the floor on Wednesday in Milwaukee. Not that it should really matter? The Bucks are a one-win team on the wrong end of a back-to-back, and might not have leading …
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The Lakers should have Austin Reaves back on the floor on Wednesday in Milwaukee. Not that it should really matter?
The Bucks are a one-win team on the wrong end of a back-to-back, and might not have leading scorer Tyler Herro to boot.
So even if Quentin Grimes isn't available -- he's questionable with a finger injury -- the Lakers should have more than enough to get a dub against the Bucks. And from there, it's five more games against teams that are sub-.500, or even sub-.150. Just the NBA's worst. So realistically the Lakers ought to enter November 27th's game in San Antonio at 16-2.
One big reason is Walker Kessler. We revisit the idea commonly put out there that the Lakers paid an exorbitant price for his services over the summer. Really? Did they? For a guy who was available for reasons we couldn't really understand?
Meanwhile, the Lakers have signed another two-way center to try and shore up that spot on the roster. Carson Cooper is another guy who played in Memphis for a cup of coffee and an alliterative name. We'll see if it'll pan out.
Same with Collin Sexton, who is showing signs of life!
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
SEGMENT 1: Opportunity knocks!
SEGMENT 2: Did the Lakers really give up anything over market for Kessler?
SEGMENT 3: Signs of life for Sexton?
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Lakers Depth Showing? JJ Redick Happily Goes Deep Into His Bench
Monday in Atlanta, the Lakers were short Austin Reaves (illness) and Quentin Grimes (finger). But despite that, JJ Redick gave real minutes to 10 different players. Even young guys like Adou Thiero and Cam Carr …
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Monday in Atlanta, the Lakers were short Austin Reaves (illness) and Quentin Grimes (finger). But despite that, JJ Redick gave real minutes to 10 different players. Even young guys like Adou Thiero and Cam Carr saw meaningful action at important points in the game.
Redick continues to give Jarred Vanderbilt some burn nightly, despite two seasons of pretty clearly preferring not to. On this team, the fit is better, and with solid performance Vando is still in the rotation. Multiple players are near, at or above 20 minutes per game this season, which is not always an easy trick to pull off.
So it means Redick actually believes what he was saying earlier in training camp - that this is a team where he believes in the personnel, and more importantly, how well it fits together. If you're a team trying to make sure you're getting the maximum amount of value for every player on the roster, this sort of thing is critical. Doesn't do much good to have lots of talented players if those components aren't able to play together in different combinations.
So if the trend continues, Redick should be able to keep everyone involved, and ensure that stars like LUka Doncic and Austin Reaves stay fresh. Or as fresh as the modern game allows.
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Luka Scores 32, Mamu Scores 23 and Kessler Gets 21/10 as Lakers Beat Hawks, 124-114
Sunday, Luka Dončić sat and the Lakers won in Detroit.Monday, Austin Reaves sat in Atlanta (illness) and the Lakers win.This time, 124-114.Luka was relatively quiet for him in the first half, but still finished …
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Sunday, Luka Dončić sat and the Lakers won in Detroit.
Monday, Austin Reaves sat in Atlanta (illness) and the Lakers win.
This time, 124-114.
Luka was relatively quiet for him in the first half, but still finished with a very impressive 32/8/10 and five steals, but he had a lot of help. Sandro Mamukelashvili paced the bench with 23 points, Collin Sexton had his best effort as a Laker with 18/6, plus three triples and Walker Kessler finished with 21/10.
It was another really strong win for a team that just keeps rolling along.
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
SEGMENT 1: The Lakers win again, this time without Reaves.
SEGMENT 2: Mamu! Sexton!
SEGMENT 3: So much versatility.
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Can Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton Only Perform When Luka Is Out of the Lineup?
Both Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes had their strongest statistical games of the young season when Luka Dončić missed his first game of the season, against the Clippers. Sunday, with Luka out of the lineup …
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Both Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes had their strongest statistical games of the young season when Luka Dončić missed his first game of the season, against the Clippers. Sunday, with Luka out of the lineup, both played important roles as the Lakers beat Detroit. Grimes was particularly strong in the first half, and especially a first quarter where the Lakers built the lead they'd spend the rest of the game protecting. Sexton was pivotal down the stretch, attacking the basket and getting to the free throw line.
So for two guys struggling to get their footing in one way or another (Grimes has definitely been a more positive contributor than Sexton, despite modest statistical production), that's two games of relatively higher productivity while Luka is sidelined.
Good to know they can step up, but how can the Lakers get more productive minutes from them while the stars are in the lineup?
What does productivity look like for both of them?
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Austin Reaves SCORES 43 POINTS as LAKERS BEAT PISTONS Without Luka Dončić
The Lakers beat Portland on Friday, the first in a tough three-game stretch against high quality opponents.The second game was Sunday in Detroit, and early in the day Luka Dončić was scratched with back …
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The Lakers beat Portland on Friday, the first in a tough three-game stretch against high quality opponents.
The second game was Sunday in Detroit, and early in the day Luka Dončić was scratched with back tightness. Precautionary, with the Lakers playing again on Monday in Atlanta? Maybe. But either way, it meant they'd be facing last year's Eastern Conference top seed shorthanded.
And man, did they come out hot, The Lakers were incredible in the first quarter, finishing up 38-14, and then held on from there as the Pistons slowly chipped away at the lead.
Final score, 121-116.
Austin Reaves had 43 points, filling the scorers role, and impressively only had one turnover. Walker Kessler was dominant inside, with 16 rebounds and three blocks (felt like more). Ziaire Williams had six triples and 17 points. Collin Sexton had 17.
A really great team effort to beat a top team on the road.
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
SEGMENT 1: No Luka, Lakers win.
SEGMENT 2: Huge nights for Reaves, Kessler, Williams.
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Luka Dončić Scores 53 POINTS AS LAKERS COME BACK, Beat Portland 124-118
It just keeps going.After a slow start offensively, where nobody, including Luka Donćić could get a shot to fall, the Lakers (thanks to Luka) saw a glimmer of momentum going into the half and then used a …
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It just keeps going.
After a slow start offensively, where nobody, including Luka Donćić could get a shot to fall, the Lakers (thanks to Luka) saw a glimmer of momentum going into the half and then used a combination of Luka getting in rhythm and some very impressive team defense to pull ahead of Portland.
Final score, 124-118.
Big win for the Lakers, who shows some resilience to get through the first half, and never lost their defensive energy. They get a little revenge against one of the two teams that has beaten them this season.
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Dalton Knecht's Knicks Debut has Lakers Fans Upset Bronny James wasn't Waived Instead
When the Lakers waived Dalton Knecht to reach the mandatory 15-player roster, it was predictable, but that doesn't necessarily make it satisfying for many Lakers fans. Why? Because there's a large contingent of …
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When the Lakers waived Dalton Knecht to reach the mandatory 15-player roster, it was predictable, but that doesn't necessarily make it satisfying for many Lakers fans. Why? Because there's a large contingent of Lakers Faithful who felt like Bronny James, drafted the same year as Knecht, has shown even less progress in his young NBA career, and therefore has even less business taking up a roster spot. Especially since his Pops, LeBron James, is now in Philadelphia, and there's no need anymore to appease The King by employing Junior.
Well, that noise has gotten even louder. Knecht was soon picked up by the Knicks, received a Two-Way deal, and made his debut on Wednesday. Ten points. Seven rebounds. A pair of threes drained. Granted, this all happened in SERIOUS garbage time, but it's nonetheless got the base riled up again. The Kamenetzkys discuss, plus look at Friday's rematch against the Blazers.
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100 Games for Luka Dončić and the Lakers
Luka Doncic has been completely transformative for the Lakers franchise in really every conceivable way. He's changed the trajectory of a franchise that was, more or less, stuck. He's given them a superstar …
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Luka Doncic has been completely transformative for the Lakers franchise in really every conceivable way. He's changed the trajectory of a franchise that was, more or less, stuck. He's given them a superstar around which the team can plan for years to come.
And, of course, Luka has basically put up video game numbers as a Laker.
The production has been staggering.
So as he hits this milestone, we look at the highlights, more highlights, and, because there really isn't much else, more highlights. That said, what does the future of Dončić in LA look like? What's the ceiling for Luka in where he might ultimately land on the list of Lakers greats?
Plus, Adou Thiero is back in the lineup for Friday's game against Portland. Will he actually get some minutes?
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SEGMENT 1: 100 games for Luka.
SEGMENT 2: The production has been staggering.
SEGMENT 3: What does the future hold?
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A Breakdown of Collin Sexton's Inconsistent, Perplexing Start as a Laker
The Lakers' new guys have, for the most part, contributed on the court and eased naturally into their roles, with two exceptions: Quentin Grimes, who's performed well defensively while feeling out his offensive …
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The Lakers' new guys have, for the most part, contributed on the court and eased naturally into their roles, with two exceptions: Quentin Grimes, who's performed well defensively while feeling out his offensive lane, but for the most part, has found ways to help the team win.
And then there's Collin Sexton, who seems completely out of sorts while trying to fit in. He's the only rotation player with a negative plus-minus and negative net rating. And no matter who he plays alongside, even Luka(!), the minutes with Sexton remain underwater.
What's going on and why? The Kamenetzky Brothers try to figure this out.
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Luka Dončić (40/9/7) and Excellent Defense Lead Lakers to 116-103 Win in Sacramento
The Lakers have played a lot of basketball in the last 10 days, and while the offense has been pretty incredible from night to night, it's not going to be there every night. Such was the case in Sacramento …
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The Lakers have played a lot of basketball in the last 10 days, and while the offense has been pretty incredible from night to night, it's not going to be there every night. Such was the case in Sacramento, where they couldn't pile up points quite as prolifically as they have (saying something, because 116 points isn't nothing), and more importantly didn't always have a ton of great flow.
But they got plenty from Luka Dončić (40 points, nine rebounds, seven assists), including an epic run of 11 straight points to close out the first half.
The Lakers got 21 from Austin Reaves, who didn't turn the ball over once. Three other Lakers were in double figures, helping them get enough on the board.
But where the Lakers really excelled Wednesday was on the defensive side of the ball. While the defensive glass was a problem, the activity was very strong, Walker Kessler was extremely disruptive inside (four of the 13 blocks the Lakers posted as a team, to go with 11 steals), and they held Sacramento under 40% from the floor. (It was the extra possessions that kept the Kings within spitting distance.
But after a sluggish first quarter, the Lakers, led by Doncic, turned up the pressure enough to get some space and were never really threatened.
Up next, Portland at home on Friday night.
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Should JJ Redick Keep Jake LaRavia in the Starting Lineup?
JJ Redick has an interesting decision in front of him. Ziaire Williams opened the season as a starter, and has done nothing but play well. The only thing he did wrong was hurt his foot and miss a few games. In …
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JJ Redick has an interesting decision in front of him. Ziaire Williams opened the season as a starter, and has done nothing but play well. The only thing he did wrong was hurt his foot and miss a few games.
In that time, Jake LaRavia stepped in, and has done good work in that spot. The metrics (small sample size theater!) suggest the team has performed a little better with LaRavia, but all small sample size theater caveats definitely apply. But LaRavia's skill set certainly fits nicely next to the Big Three and Matisse Thybulle.
The composition of the team's supporting cast allows Redick to factor in all sorts of things when making decisions like these.
Could the switch give some flexibility that would benefit other players?
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Has Luka Dončić Made Himself a Favorite for MVP? Plus, Comparing 6-2 Starts.
His borderline nuclear start has moved Luka Doncic into the catbird seat in the VERY VERY VERY early race for MVP.Which sounds kinda dumb -- teams have been playing for like two weeks -- but this is an award …
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His borderline nuclear start has moved Luka Doncic into the catbird seat in the VERY VERY VERY early race for MVP.
Which sounds kinda dumb -- teams have been playing for like two weeks -- but this is an award where narratives get locked in early. So how well does Luka need to play to keep the inside track?
And more importantly, how well do the Lakers need to play?
Plus, the Lakers started this season 6-2, and last season 6-2. How are those starts similar? How are they different?
And should Jake LaRavia, who moved into the starting lineup when Ziaire Williams got hurt, stay there even with Williams healthy?
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
SEGMENT 1: The MVP odds are sliding to Luka...
SEGMENT 2: What an MVP candidacy means for the Lakers.
SEGMENT 3: What about the lineup?
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Is JJ Redick Refining the Rotation? How to Evaluate the Supporting Cast
Before Monday's win over Miami, JJ Redick noted that he feels like there a multiple (non-Big Three) players on the roster all capable of playing anywhere from 15-30 minutes a night. Night to night, things could …
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Before Monday's win over Miami, JJ Redick noted that he feels like there a multiple (non-Big Three) players on the roster all capable of playing anywhere from 15-30 minutes a night. Night to night, things could look a little different. Even now, the Lakers have an unusual amount of guys averaging more than 20 minutes a night, and Collin Sexton should get there reasonably soon.
Redick, when his players are available, has run with nine players in the rotation, all pushing 20 minutes or more, nightly. That number could go to 10 once Adou Thiero returns (potentially by the end of the week). He won't play 20, but it means Redick is embracing the idea of expanding, not contracting, the guys who play nightly.
And that he feels confident in them.
Given what Luka and Reaves are doing right now from a scoring standpoint, it also means that output for many in the supporting cast will vary greatly night to night, and that other metrics could be more important than relying on counting stats in evaluating contributions.
When it works, as it did against the Heat, not everyone gets a ton of shots or points, but everyone does get opportunities and minutes. Everyone feels involved. IF they can keep that up, the Lakers should be in decent shape when it comes to having reliable production from the group in the aggregate.
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Luka Dominates Again, Reaves Drops 27, Lakers Blow Out Miami 138-117
Coming off a hard fought win against an incredibly aggressive Toronto team on Sunday, the Lakers had to turn around and welcome Giannis to Crypto.com less than 24 hours later. But led by another MVP-caliber …
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Coming off a hard fought win against an incredibly aggressive Toronto team on Sunday, the Lakers had to turn around and welcome Giannis to Crypto.com less than 24 hours later. But led by another MVP-caliber performance from Luka Doncic, the Lakers controlled the game throughout and ran way with it in the end.
Final score, 138-117.
Luka was once again transcendent, finishing with 42 points (14-24 from the floor, 6-15 from 3) and again engaging defensively, notching a pair of steals.
Austin Reaves was hyper-efficient, scoring 27 on 10-15 shooting, Walker Kessler gave them 15/15. Overall, the Lakers offense worked very well, shooting 57%.
It was a big win, banking another victory ahead of an upcoming road trip that starts with some challenges, but then opens up with winnable games. If the Lakers keep playing well, they could get to the end of the month with losses you can count on one hand.
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SEGMENT 3: Little counters.
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Quentin Grimes Isn't Clicking. Can the Lakers Help Him Find His Comfort Zone?
The Lakers have a bunch of new players, and for the most part thye've performed as advertised or better. Mamu? Looking good. Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams? Looking good. Walker Kessler? Overall, very …
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The Lakers have a bunch of new players, and for the most part thye've performed as advertised or better. Mamu? Looking good. Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams? Looking good. Walker Kessler? Overall, very solid. Collin Sexton has been inconsistent, but does get some grace on account of having missed all of training camp.
The exception has been Quentin Grimes.
It's not that he's shooting poorly (though the 3-pointer hasn't fallen), it's that he's barely shooting. He's just not getting involved in any meaningful way in the offense. And meanwhile, the turnovers are high. So what can the Lakers done to address the issue?
And could a move to the starting lineup be the fix?
Plus, tonight's game against the Heat! The Lakers have a chance to win a game against a team that at least on paper was a big challenge early in the season. Miami has disappointed, but still have Giannis and can still be dangerous.
But if the Lakers win, the rest of the month opens up in terms of stacking up wins. There aren't many big challenges after.
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Dominant Luka Donćić (45/15/6, 5 steals) Leads Lakers' Win Over Raptors
The Lakers laid an egg the other night against the Warriors, and needed a big bounce back game. Sunday against Toronto, they got it, led by an MVP caliber performance by Luka Dončić (on his bobblehead night, no …
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The Lakers laid an egg the other night against the Warriors, and needed a big bounce back game.
Sunday against Toronto, they got it, led by an MVP caliber performance by Luka Dončić (on his bobblehead night, no less). 45 points, 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals. He hit all 13 of his free throws. Luka hit eight of his 12 three pointers, one off his career high for total 3's made in a game. He was spectacular, to say the least. And he was especially decisive in a first quarter where he set the tone defensively, not just scoring.
Around the rest of the team, there was just enough to help him out. Walker Kessler finished with a 16/15 double-double, with three blocks. Austin Reaves had 19, Collin Sexton 14 and Sandro Mamukelashvili 11. This was game the Lakers looked like they had well in hand multiple times, and generally they did, but in the end they still allowed the Raptors to stay in the game, and even had to put the starters back in in the last minute of play.
But they got the win, and weathered a Toronto team that specializes in defensive pressure. (Weathered, not thrived.)
Could it have looked different? For sure. And it would have been nice if it did, but there was still enough there to get the win.
(And plenty to work on...)
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Lakers Start Hot, but Fade Against the Warriors, Lose 112-95
The Lakers -- Luka Doncic, to be specific -- were red hot to start Friday's game in Golden State. At one point, they went up 25 and finishing the first quarter up 38-15.But they gave up a 38-15 second quarter …
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The Lakers -- Luka Doncic, to be specific -- were red hot to start Friday's game in Golden State. At one point, they went up 25 and finishing the first quarter up 38-15.
But they gave up a 38-15 second quarter to the Warriors, got up again in the third, but collapsed late. Final score, 112-95.
This was a night where the supporting cast let them down. Only seven points from the bench. And too many turnovers . 20 overall, and eight (8!!!) from Austin Reaves. This is the type of game they could wish they had back.
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Sandro Mamukelashvili Is Having a Major Positive Impact, No Matter Who He Plays With
There have been some ups and downs for the new Lakers players (even while in the aggregate, they've all played pretty well or better). But if there's been a standout performer, in terms of consistency and …
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There have been some ups and downs for the new Lakers players (even while in the aggregate, they've all played pretty well or better). But if there's been a standout performer, in terms of consistency and impact, it's probably Sandro Mamukelashvili. The forward/center has looked good in all five games, displaying the full range of his skill set, from scoring to passing to rebounding, and even a little defense to boot.
In the early going, Mamu is definitely proving the folks who praised the signing (many of whom drew on positive analytics over the course of his career) correct.
One great feature of Mamu's season so far? You can pull about any three man lineup combination that includes him and see good news. Mamu with the team's two stars? Great numbers. Mamu with one star and Kessler? Great numbers. Mamu with other role players? Great numbers.
It's a good sign for what's to come.
And then we react to the reaction to Thursday's bonus show about Walker Kessler's rebounding.
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Lakers vs. Warriors, Luka vs. Yaxel. Plus, Does Vanderbilt Keep a Spot in the Rotation?
Opening night was notable for a few reasons, but nationally folks were talking about the trash talk and in-game fireworks between Luka Dončić and Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. No question, Yaxel …
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Opening night was notable for a few reasons, but nationally folks were talking about the trash talk and in-game fireworks between Luka Dončić and Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.
No question, Yaxel is unusually brash for a rook, but it's hard to remember a young player willing to pick fights against a future Hall of Famer in his first NBA game.
Of course, Luka vs. Yaxel isn't the only matchup worth watching in the game. Steph Curry is going to play, and the Warriors are about as healthy as they're able to be right now. Ziaire Williams is questionable, meaning the door might be open for more minutes for Jarred Vanderbilt, if JJ Redick is willing to walk through it.
Has Vando taken over for Kevon Looney?
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SEGMENT 1: Luka vs. Yaxel, 2.0.SEGMENT 2: Vando back in the rotation?
SEGMENT 3: Lakers bring in a center on a two-way.
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Why Is Walker Kessler's Rebounding Down?
Walker Kessler got off to an incredibly strong start for the Lakers, hitting all 12 of his shots in his first game, and blocking six shots in his second. But the last three haven't been quite as strong …
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Walker Kessler got off to an incredibly strong start for the Lakers, hitting all 12 of his shots in his first game, and blocking six shots in his second. But the last three haven't been quite as strong, particularly when it comes to rebounding. Indeed, Kessler's numbers in terms of (especially) offensive and defensive rebounding percentage are both down.
But why?
Are teams working to keep him off the boards, limiting his effectiveness? Is Kessler not playing with enough force and aggression? Yes to both?
Because while the Lakers have started off 4-1, one thing that hasn't gotten better is the team rebounding, something Kessler was brought in to help address.
Were there any keys revealed in Wednesday's win against the Clippers, where Kessler wasn't necessarily dominant on the glass, but the team's rebounding was much better?
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No Luka, but the Lakers Use Stiff Defense to Beat Clippers, 103-87
The Lakers were without Luka Dončić and Ziaire Williams on Wednesday at the Intuit Dome against the Clippers, he second night of their back-to-back set. The league's best offense definitely looked a lot …
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The Lakers were without Luka Dončić and Ziaire Williams on Wednesday at the Intuit Dome against the Clippers, he second night of their back-to-back set. The league's best offense definitely looked a lot different (to be charitable) with Luka in street clothes, but the results defensively were great.
The Lakers kept the clamps on the Clips, winning 103-87. This was definitely a game that was won on the defensive end. That will be satisfying given how ineffective they were on that side of the ball against Portland on Tuesday.
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SEGMENT 1: No Luka, but Lakers win.
SEGMENT 2: Defense steps up.
SEGMENT 3: Quality win given the context.
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Lakers Can't Get Stops, Lose 1st Game of Season Despite 41 From Luka Doncic
The Lakers lost their first game of the season, 136-129 to the Blazers at home, despite 41 from Luka Dončić, and 26 from Austin Reaves. For a game that featured tons of scoring and shotmaking, the game was …
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The Lakers lost their first game of the season, 136-129 to the Blazers at home, despite 41 from Luka Dončić, and 26 from Austin Reaves.
For a game that featured tons of scoring and shotmaking, the game was disjointed thanks to an endless stream of whistles, and the Lakers at critical moments couldn't match Portland's shotmaking.
But really, the Lakers lost because they couldn't get stops. They were broken down on the perimeter, putting a lot of pressure on Walker Kessler inside. And when the Lakers seemed like they had a chance to put some real distance between themselves and the visitors in the third quarter, untimely turnovers helped Portland get back in it and eventually take the lead.
So the undefeated season is dead. the Lakers get a reality check as they head to Inglewood Wednesday to play the Clippers.
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
SEGMENT 1: Luka hot again, but the Lakers can't gets stops.
SEGMENT 2: Biggest fears about the defense realized?
SEGMENT 3: Balance required?
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Austin Reaves Says the Lakers Are an Ego-Free Team (and No, That Wasn't a Swipe at LeBron)
The Lakers have an interesting test Tuesday night against Portland at the Crypt, but for the time being have enjoyed not just success on the court, but success driven in large part by a very cohesive and …
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The Lakers have an interesting test Tuesday night against Portland at the Crypt, but for the time being have enjoyed not just success on the court, but success driven in large part by a very cohesive and complementary group.
Following Sunday's exciting comeback win in Utah, Austin Reaves attributed some of this success to a group playing without ego.
Now, many interpreted that as a shot at LeBron. It isn't, and we explain why.
But more importantly, we unpack why the Lakers are able to play with that kind of ethos. It has a lot to do with roster construction and role definition, not just the people they've chosen to be on the team (though that matters, too).
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
PHOTO CREDIT: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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The Lakers Supporting Cast Has Been Excellent. Will it Continue?
The Lakers have started 3-0, and no question, much of that is due to the play of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, along with (Sunday notwithstanding) Walker Kessler. But one consistent factor over the first three …
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The Lakers have started 3-0, and no question, much of that is due to the play of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, along with (Sunday notwithstanding) Walker Kessler. But one consistent factor over the first three games has been steady contributions from the supporting cast. Whether the "other" two starters (Ziaire Williams, Matisse Thybulle) or the bench players (Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, Jake LaRavia) there has been meaningful, consistent production from the collective every night.
Given how awful the team's bench was productivity wise last year -- by any metric, they had one of the biggest drop offs from starting to bench units in the league last year -- this is a huge development. It's also an early validation of the offseason blueprint.
Will it hold? There's a good chance it will. Or should, even, assuming folks stay healthy.
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
SEGMENT 1: The Lakers are getting steady production from the supporting cast.
SEGMENT 2: Why some people are making the wrong argument.
SEGMENT 3: Can it last?
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