Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell

Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell

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.

Episodes

June 18, 2026 55 mins
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 th...
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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 ...
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Mike Trudell and Geeter discuss potential NBA offseason moves and how teams may adjust to a more mature Victor Wembanyama and could LeBron end up in Golden State. Plus, Pepe Mantilla joins the show for a fun crossover debate, matching every NBA team with its World Cup nation counterpart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mike Trudell and Chris McGee react to the Knicks winning the NBA championship. Trudell and Geeter rank the last eight NBA title teams, and Ben Lyons joins the show to break down what the championship means for New York and the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Congratulations to the Mexico team! Beto starts the show on what it means to represent the Mexico game. He admits how he's not the biggest soccer fan, but the World Cup is different. Khassim is behind the board tonight and Beto wants to know if he has his gear ready. Plus, Young Deondre stops by to discuss game 4 of the NBA Finals. Gustavo Arellano is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times. Gustavo came on and they discussed the Mex...
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June 9, 2026 45 mins
Geeter started the second hour comparing one of the young Spurs to a young Kobe.  Then, the Athletic's Dan Woike called in to talk NBA Finals and what happens with Austin Reaves in the next few weeks.  Plus, talk on TWO very big Laker anniversaries and also, what happens with Giannis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Chris McGee goes at it solo, as Mike Trudell is out for his wife's bday and kids' little league game.  Trudell did call Geeter to talk NBA Finals and his absence.  Plus, is Austin Reaves worth the max?  Geeter thinks so if the Lakers want to keep him.  Then, 3-Time Champion Danny Green called in to talk NBA Finals with Geeter and his memories of playing on the 2020 Lakers "Bubble Title" team.  Learn more ...
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We start the show after watching the Knicks take Game 2 of the NBA Finals to lead the series vs San Antonio 2-0. Michael Funches joins Andy Kamenetzky to talk about the opportunities the Spurs have been missing in these first 2 games. They discuss Karl-Anthony Townes and Victor Wembanyama. Andy talks about how KAT has been unbelievable this series. The NBA discussion continues with talk about Austin Reaves and the Lakers off-se...
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Andy and Geeter look back at the anniversary of Kobe Bryant and Shaq's iconic alley-oop against Portland in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. The guys revisit Game 1 of the NBA Finals, reflect on how long it's been since the Knicks last won a championship, and debate who fans really want to see win the series. They also discuss whether the Spurs are ready to take over the league or if the Knicks can play spoiler. Plus, Dodge...
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June 4, 2026 45 mins
Hour 2 Morales joins Beto and Trudell. Trudell talks about how his sons are just now noticing their hair and what to do with it. And also tells a story about the only time he ever lost his voice -- the day before his wedding. Morales gives a real time update on his blood pressure and health issues. Trudell jumps in about his back issues. The guys then get into speaking about Myles Garrett and the current Rams fandom. Beto ta...
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June 4, 2026 31 mins
HOUR 1 Beto and Trudell talk about the Knicks-Spurs Game 1 that just ended. Trudell gets into how much he wants the Knicks to win the series. Beto loves that Trudell is actually getting to talk like a sports fan. Beto is also keeping an eye on Otani during the Dodgers game and gives real time updates. Trudell tells an unbelievable story about the In-N-Out drive-thru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
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June 1, 2026 44 mins
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
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June 1, 2026 56 mins
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
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May 27, 2026 46 mins
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
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May 27, 2026 63 mins
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 son...
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May 19, 2026 56 mins
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 wh...
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May 19, 2026 59 mins
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 N...
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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 te...
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April 27, 2026 54 mins
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.  ...
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April 20, 2026 52 mins
Hour 2 started with Andy predicting what happens in Game 2 and the rest of the Lakers/Rockets series. To help Andy preview Game 2 and an injury update on Kevin Durant was The Athletic's Will Guillory. Plus, the crew wondered how much Kevin Durant can contribute if he can play. Also, "Crunch Time" with thoughts on the Warriors' and Clippers' offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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