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.

16h ago

Destination For LA Sports Hour 2: Beto Duran & Marcas Grant

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

52 min
16h ago

Destination For LA Sports Hour 1: Beto Duran & Marcas Grant

6:00 Beto Duran and Marcas Grant start the show talking about Austin Reaves. Beto takes a quick detour and brings up "Baywatch" so he, Rebecca, and Marcas reminisce about the show and try to explain it's success to the younger Deondre. The guys get back to Austin Reaves and wonder if next season would be better for him if he went to a different city. 6:15 The guys start talking about the World Cup and Mexico. Beto loves the individual athlete stories and finds them inspirational. They love World Cup time in LA because you can turn on the tv at any time and see a game. Deondre jumps in with his soccer knowledge from the Ivory Coast and Germany game. Canada will be playing South Korea, which will pit LAFC teammates against each other. 6:30 The Lakers take Cameron Carr in the first round of the NBA draft. Beto thinks it's an interesting pick for this team because it's another guard. How will he fit into the team? Marcas brings up Dalton Knecht and Luke Kennard and where they will fit in on the Lakers. They discuss NBA draft picks and their million dollar accessories. And then, of course, this leads into talking about the Adam Sandler movie "Uncut Gems". 6:45 Beto and Marcas discuss the logistics of making it to Mexico or Canada for some of the World Cup games. They also discuss the atmosphere of bars around the country where international fans are going to watch the games. The Clippers just decided on a draft pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

56 min
2d ago

Lakers Talk HR 2: Giannis Effect

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

46 min
2d ago

Lakers Talk HR 1: Giannis Effect

Mike Trudell and Chris McGee opened up the show with speculating where Giannis Antetokounmpo could land by the end of tomorrow night as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Plus, Trae Young opting out for another deal is something that could help Austin Reaves in his contract talks with the Lakers. Then, ESPN's Senior NBA Reporter Ben Golliver called in to talk about what he thinks will happen with Giannis and what happens with the Lakers' 1st Round Pick. Also, Trudell's NBA Draft game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min
6d ago

Destination For LA Sports Hour 2: Andy Kamenetzky

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

50 min
6d ago

Destination For LA Sports Hour 1: Andy Kamenetzky

Andy takes over to preview the Mexico vs. Korea showdown and the excitement building around LA. Plus, Mike Garcia breaks down potential Lakers draft picks and offseason targets, Mike Trudell joins to talk World Cup action (and his son's unfortunate injury), and Andy wraps up with what the Dodgers must do to survive their growing injury issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

55 min
Jun 18

Destination For LA Sports Hour 2: Andy Kamenetzky & Marcas Grant

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

56 min
Jun 18

Destination For LA Sports Hour 1: Andy Kamenetzky & Marcas Grant

7:00 The guys talk Dodgers and the pressure that Kyle Tucker is feeling and his contract. Will Smith, Mookie Betts, and Kyle Tucker have been in a slump. Marcas says the role players have been the ones keeping the Dodgers where they are. 7:15 Happy birthday to Kendrick Lamar. Laura lists off the many other Gemini's in the hip hop community: Notorious B.I.G., Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, Andre 300, Lauryn Hill, etc. Gemini's are known for their communication and adaptability. Plus talking Otani and his start in today's Dodgers game. 7:30 The guys get back to Otani's last couple of starts and his injuries. It has also taken a while for him to get his bat to where it is now. Marcas is concerned about Dave Roberts and his track record for reporting injuries. What is the hesitation with putting Otani on the injured list? 7:45 The guys discuss Marc Spears comments on LeBron James and Kevin Love on NBA Today. They are wondering who benefits from this information getting out? In case things don't work out between the Lakers and LeBron, Spears's comments about Kevin Love could be trying to accommodate LeBron. The Lakers have to come up with an attractive offer to keep him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Allen Sliwa

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06/05/2025

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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.