Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers Vs. Kings, Preseason Game 1: What to Watch fIor, and Get Excited About

It's been a while in coming, but the new-look Lakers are going to play a game on Monday. Preseason Game 1, up in Sacramento.  JJ Redick hasn't made it totally clear who

Can Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr Break Into JJ Redick's Rotation?

The Lakers have talked about using what they believe is increased depth, and people wonder if that means perhaps even expanding the normal 9-10 man rotation into 10-11, o

Will JJ Redick Choose to Run a Deeper Rotation With the New Look Lakers?

The Lakers have a significantly different roster this season than last. That everyone knows.  How it'll get used is an open question.  Plenty of people think the team h

JJ Redick Discusses Growth as Lakers Coach, no longer Fueled by "Inner-anger."

At Wednesday's practice, JJ Redick got a little reflective, looking back on his early days as Lakers head coach. He noted that while the confidence he could do the job wa

The Lakers Are Forging an Early Identity on Both Sides of the Ball

It's early, less than a week in. But listen to JJ Redick and the rest of the Lakers, and it's clear they're working hard to forge a real identify on both sides of the bal

What Should JJ Redick's Rotation Look Like, From Starters to Reserves? Listeners Weigh In...

JJ Redick has some decisions to make, not just with the starting lineup -- while he says that only three of the five spots are settled (if we have to tell you which ones,

Walker Kessler Says the Lakers Are Going to Have a "Nasty" Defense... In a Good Way

Two days into the Lakers season, one thing is clear: Walker Kessler is an extremely optimistic young man who believes in the inherent awesomeness of his teammates. So whe

Will Walker Kessler Be a Game-Changer Defensively? His Teammates Say Yes...

The Lakers have arguably the most elite offensive force in basketball in Luka Doncic, and that without question provides them a certain level of confidence every time the

Media Day! The Lakers Kick Off 2026-27 With Confidence and Purpose

The new-look Lakers made their season debut Monday with Media Day, and it definitely felt like the start of a new era. Lotsof new players, changing roles and shifting exp

Media Day! The Lakers Kick Off the Season Truly as Luka Dončić's Team

Media Day! It's the first day of school, NBA style.  And for the Lakers, it's truly a new era, as Luka Donćić opens the season as the sole superstar voice on the team. H

Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick Meet the Media: Key Takeaways

The season officially kicks off on Monday, with Lakers Media Day. It unofficially kicked off Thursday, when Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick met the media. They answered questio

Does Austin Reaves Have More Pressure on Him This Season Than Any Other Laker?

Austin Reaves signed a massive contract this offseason, moving him from one of the great bargains in the NBA to ... something else. And based on the results of our listen

BONUS! NBA TOP 100 Rankings: 21-30 (With Andy Kamenetzky)! LeBron, Flagg, and Jalen(s)!

It's the Locked On NBA Top 100 player rankings! Today, Wes, Matt, Haize and Andy come together to rank players 21-30. Will LeBron James continue to slide? Does Cooper Fla

Is Walker Kessler a Top 75 Player in the NBA? ESPN Thinks Yes.

The Lakers made a bold push to acquire Walker Kessler in a summertime sign and trade with the Jazz, giving up the rest of their first round draft capital and a whole lot

Can Austin Reaves Make an All-NBA Team? Can Redick Get Coach of the Year Votes?

The Lakers aren't necessarily expected to contend for a title this season, but Luka Dončić is still one of the favorites for MVP. Which is a testament to both his star po

Will New Lakers Ownership Prioritize Money and Profit Over Winning Basketball?

A LOT of eyebrows went up among Lakers fans heading into the weekend when news of an investor presentation created by the Josh Kushner/Bob Iger ownership group to bring i

Which Lakers Have a Real Shot at Postseason Awards? Luka for MVP? Kessler for All-Defense?

Preseason odds for postseason awards don't necessarily say everything about a team's chances, but they can be instructive. So for the Lakers, who aren't expected to move

How Well Are the Lakers Set Up for the Future? Breaking Down ESPN's Future Rankings...

Every year, ESPN breaks out its Future Rankings, looking at the prospects every team in the league has going forward, based on things like roster quality, draft capital,

Adam Silver Weighs In on Mark Walter, Lakers Ownership, Plus Did the Lakers Catch a Cap Break?

Tuesday at the NBA's league meetings, Adam Silver spoke to the media for the first time since dropping Adam's Silver Hammer on Steve Ballmer and the Clippers.  He had a

The Lakers Continue Hiring in the Basketball Department. Plus, Where do They Fit Out West?

Last week, the big news for the Lakers was an assistant GM, but the team didn't stop there. On Friday, the squad also filled out the sports science staff, adding Keith D'