{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers","slug":"locked-on-lakers-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-lakers-174397","podcast_index_feed_id":174397,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/x50dM5D_","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-lakers/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c593713c-dc78-452c-bfcd-8dced052a6fd/f5163073-b41b-402f-90ba-31fba9a7fcbd/3000x3000/uploads-2f1551729420918-bolnjg1omkb-65c964bc47564104f72f9aa14102c71b-2flocked-on-lakers-podcast-bg-yellow.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Lakers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA. Hosts Andy and Brian Kamenetzky, who have covered the Purple and Gold since 2005 for media outlets including the LA Times, ESPN and The Athletic, offer traditional journalism, informal commentary, and offbeat humor to provide expert, local analysis. Locked On Lakers takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Lakers locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Lakers podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. 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Why? Because pretty much everyone is watching the Thunder and Spurs thinking, \"We're not nearly as good as they are.\" And considering both teams might not be done improving (especially San Antonio) the existential crisis is warranted. Law Murray at The Athletic has been publishing his tiered list of the top 125 players in the NBA. The Lakers will have four guys on it -- Luka, LeBron, Reaves and Marcus Smart, who snuck in at the bottom of the lowest tier -- and one (Rui Hachimura) who was in the group of players who just missed out. Four of those players can or will be free agents this summer, meaning the Lakers have work to do just to hold on to the talent they have, let alone upgrade. Meanwhile, OKC and San Antonio basically double what the Lakers have. Meaning those teams can go eight deep before anyone who isn't among the league's best 125 players (or basically the top 25%). That's a depth problem that is difficult to combat, and that's before you even see where guys land, because both Western Conference elites have plenty of dudes near the top of these lists. Nobody said Rob Pelinka's job would be easy! HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Everydayer ClubIf 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 ENERGYThe funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! KALSHIFor a limited time, download the…","meta_description":"The Western Conference Finals are, understandably, creating angst around the league, including among Lakers fans. Why? 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