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Did Big Promises to Luka Put the Lakers on the Clock? Plus, Giannis Traded!!!
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- Jun 23, 2026
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Summary
The NBA Draft is Tuesday, and the Lakers will certainly have some big choices to make, whether they trade the pick or use it. And Tuesday also is a reminder of the incredible stakes that have been put on this season, not just by fans and media, but by Rob Pelinka and the front office. After all, he's been noting pretty consistently that this is the spot the Lakers hoped to be in, and that this summer is potentially transformative. That wasn't a vision meant only to placate Lakers fans, it was also one apparently delivered to Luka Dončić according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. And as a result, Team Luka also has high expectations. That doesn't mean they have to leap from this year's team to high end contention in the fall, but Luka (and fans) want to see progress. And if the Lakers raised the expectations of their star player, was it optimism or a CYA impulse that was driving the pitch? We'll unpack that and also explain how the Giannis deal impacts the Lakers. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky. Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYIgnite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com. OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. KALSHIFor a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten d…