Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell

4.7 (244)
Basketball
Updated Semiweekly

This is a Lakers town, and Mike Trudell is getting you closer to the team during Lakers Talk weekly on ESPN LA 710 and the ESPN App.

1d ago

Lakers Talk HR 2: Too Many!

Mike Trudell came up with a Top 50 Greatest Moments in Lakers History, so Geeter reacted to the list. Trudell had a lot of "curveballs" in his Top 10. Trudell's top choice for his top moment in Lakers History might be the most obvious choice. Plus, calls on the Top 50 and Lakers offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

45 min
1d ago

Lakers Talk HR 1: A New Duo!

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

56 min
May 27

Lakers Talk HR 2: Luka Is Very Good

Hour 2 started with Mike Trudell loving that Luka Doncic was named first team All-NBA, even though he missed games due to injuries. Then, newest ESPN NBA reporter Ben Golliver about his impressions so far of the NBA playoffs and what he thinks the Lakers should do in the offseason. Plus, Trudell thinks LeBron James is a better scorer than Kevin Durant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

46 min
May 27

Lakers Talk HR 1: Thunderstorm

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

1h 3m
May 19

Lakers Talk HR 2: Measuring Stick

What do the Lakers have to do to get up to OKC's and San Antonio's level? Mike Trudell opened the 2nd hour of Lakers Talk answering the question. Then, our own Mychal Thompson came on to talk about his "wanna-be child" Victor Wembanyama and the Lakers' potential offseason moves. Plus, what if OKC gave up their assets for Giannis should they lose the WCF to the Thunder? Trudell doesn't think so. And, Trudell gives us reasons why Rui Hachimura is so important to the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

56 min
May 19

Lakers Talk HR 1: Wemby's World

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

1 hr
May 15

Lakers Talk HR 2: To Play Or Not To Play

Hour 2 started with the question: Should Austin Reaves play this series? Andy thinks if he's close to 90%, than he should. Then, Locked On Rockets Jackson Gatlin called to give the Houston perspective on the Lakers/Rockets and what he thinks of KD's injury. Also, if Austin isn't too far behind from being back on the court, where is Luka? The crew wondered. Plus, "Crunch Time" with the most overrated team in the NBA Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
Apr 28

Lakers Talk HR 1: Looking Tired

The Houston Rockets finally got a win against the Lakers in their 1st Round series, so Andy looked back on Game 4 on how the Lakers lost. Plus, Andy thinks "too many turnovers" is what cost the Lakers' sweep vs the Rockets. The Volume's Jason Timpf called in to give his thoughts on Lakers/Rockets. Also, Jacob Emrani called in to say if he thinks the Lakers can close out the Houston Rockets in 5 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Allen Sliwa

Host

4.7

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244 Ratings

Where is it?

06/05/2025

ThePhilJordan

What happened to audio podcast?
Rachel Nicols

07/07/2021

Around there

It is crazy that at the start of every game, Rachel Nichols flashes the white power symbol with her left hand, for a long time during her monologue. You can go back and check. She did it from the preseason on. She obviously does not Want to be around “those” people. It devastated my children and I when we saw it. It is awful to do to the young, full of hopes and dreams. It is clear she wants to do something else. Let her do that something else away from our sons and daughters.
Lakers Talk

12/17/2020

DJ Pumpin Paul

Allen Sliwa is the best sports caster in the game! He knows his stuff and relates to his audience very well. His personality is the best! I can't wait for him to come on because I love everything about his show! He is a very happy upbeat and positive person! Keep up the great work Allen! Go Lakers!
On to 18

10/12/2020

iCentaur.com

Congrats to all of Lakers nation. You are the greatest fan base in all of sports. Congrats to Allen Silwa who roughed it out through Byron Scott, Dantoni, Luke Walton. Thank God for playoff Rondo!!! This one was for Kobe! Next year it’s for history.