Brian Kamenetzky

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Senior Editor, at The Wall Street Journal

Andy and Brian. Writers. Radio hosts. Podcasters. Team Medvedenko. Co-hosts @LockedOnLakers. Podcast & YouTube channel links below. [email protected]

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‎Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James (ankle) Out Tonight vs. Warriors. Should he have Sat Out of the All-Star Game? on Apple Podcasts

Feb 22, 2024 | podcasts.apple.com | Brian Kamenetzky

The Lakers kick off the second half of the season tonight in San Francisco against the Warriors, and they'll do it without LeBron James. He was downgraded to "out" on Wednesday with a bum ankle, well ahead of tonight's tip. It was something that LeBron himself foreshadowed at the All Star Game, noting that his treatment is ongoing and could keep him out. Could has become will. Does this mean he'll be available for Friday's game vs. San Antonio? We'll find out soon enough.
Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: Will Darvin Ham Keep the Same Lakers Rotation, Even as Players Return From Injury? on Apple Podcasts

Feb 21, 2024 | podcasts.apple.com | Brian Kamenetzky

The Lakers managed to turn some bad mojo into good vibes heading into the break, and not surprisingly it was built at least in part around not just consistency in the rotation, but a type of consistency that played towards the preferences of the players on the roster. Of course, all (or at least much) of this happened with certain guys, namely Max Christie and Cam Reddish (let alone Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent) unavailable. That simplifies things for Darvin Ham.
Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James Says He's Happy With the Lakers, Hopes He Finishes His Career in Los Angeles on Apple Podcasts

Feb 20, 2024 | podcasts.apple.com | Brian Kamenetzky

In the wake of an All-Star Game for the ages—not in a good way—it's important to remember that for Lakers fans, the most important thing to come from the weekend wasn't anything related to the competition, but things LeBron James said.
‎Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: What the Warriors Trying to Trade for LeBron Says About His Lakers Future-Short and Long Term on Apple Podcasts

Feb 16, 2024 | podcasts.apple.com | Brian Kamenetzky

Earlier this week, the story broke that Warriors owner Joe Lacob gave Jeanie Buss a ring, asking whether or not the Lakers would trade LeBron James. (And if so, maybe to Golden State?) Jeanie said they weren't interested, but they could run it past Team LeBron, as a courtesy, because if James wanted out, they'd try to honor the request. The answer was no, LeBron isn't interested, and with that, the episode ended. But the intrigue?
Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: Anthony Davis Has Six Blocks in Lakers' win 125-111 vs. Pistons! Spencer Dinwiddie Debuts! on Apple Podcasts

Feb 14, 2024 | podcasts.apple.com | Brian Kamenetzky

The Lakers, don't look now, have started to put some wins together. Seven of 10 now, factoring in Tuesday's 125-111 win over the Pistons at the Crypt. The starting lineup that swapped Rui Hachimua for Taurean Prince, has won five straight. The offense is flying around, the passing has elevated and turnovers are trending in the right direction.
‎Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: Davis (37 pts), Hachimura (36 pts) Fuel Lakers' 138-122 Win over Jazz. Warriors Wanted LeBron Trade! on Apple Podcasts

Feb 14, 2024 | podcasts.apple.com | Brian Kamenetzky

Have the Lakers finally, mercifully, found themselves? They seem to think so, at the least. That's what Rui Hachimura was talking about following his career high 36 points, which helped the Lakers to a first half-ending win over the Jazz in Utah. Hachimura, who has bounced back in a big way from his 2-point, 38 minute outing against Denver last week, talked about comfort and continuity and guys feeling good about each other.
Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: Spencer Dinwiddie Scouting Report with Locked On Nets: What Does He Bring to the Lakers? on Apple Podcasts

Feb 13, 2024 | podcasts.apple.com | Brian Kamenetzky

Monday we reacted to the weekend signing of guard Spencer Dinwiddie. Today, it's a deeper dive into what exactly Dinwiddie can bring to the Lakers, with Adam Armbrecht, host of Locked on Nets and a man present for both of Dinwiddie's stints in Brooklyn. He's a guy with tremendous variance in his output, often seemingly tied to the context in which he's playing. Is it an environment where winning is an option?
‎Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: Lakers Sign Spencer Dinwiddie: Does He Fit With Reaves, Russell? More Good Buyout Options Available? on Apple Podcasts

Feb 12, 2024 | podcasts.apple.com | Brian Kamenetzky

The Lakers didn't make a deal at Thursday's trade deadline, but that doesn't mean they didn't ultimately improve the team. Over the weekend, they made the signing of former Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie official. The Lakers will have to figure out how they want to deploy him at a position of relative strength (at least among the starters) but he'll provide badly needed depth in the backcourt, and allow Darvin Ham to always have a true PG on the floor at all times.
Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: Lakers Lose 114-108 to Nuggets, Stand Pat at the Deadline, Unveil Kobe Bryant Statue on Apple Podcasts

Feb 8, 2024 | podcasts.apple.com | Brian Kamenetzky

Man alive, Thursday was busy. It started with the NBA's trade deadline. Over the last few days, it started to look more and more like the Lakers wouldn't be major players on Thursday. And it turned out, they weren't players of any kind. They didn't make a move at all. GM Rob Pelinka said the team worked hard to find a way to upgrade, but couldn't match the right player with the right price. "You can't buy a house that's not for sale," he said. Should the Lakers have done more? Been willing to overpay?
Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: NBA Trade Deadline Day! What if the Lakers Do Nothing? Plus, Kobe Bryant Statue Unveiling on Apple Podcasts

Feb 8, 2024 | podcasts.apple.com | Brian Kamenetzky

Wednesday was a very quiet day on the NBA trade market. A couple minor deals, none of which had anything to do with the Lakers. Meanwhile, those with their ears to the rumor mill seemed to come away with the feeling that the odds of a significant deal going down for the Lakers are diminishing. To some degree, that's a reflection of the market. There aren't a lot of high profile players left to deal. Dejounte Murray from the Hawks, still very much tied to the Lakers, is the headliner.

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‎Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James (ankle) Out Tonight vs. Warriors. Should he have Sat Out of the All-Star Game? on Apple Podcasts

Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: Will Darvin Ham Keep the Same Lakers Rotation, Even as Players Return From Injury? on Apple Podcasts

Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James Says He's Happy With the Lakers, Hopes He Finishes His Career in Los Angeles on Apple Podcasts

‎Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: What the Warriors Trying to Trade for LeBron Says About His Lakers Future-Short and Long Term on Apple Podcasts

Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: Anthony Davis Has Six Blocks in Lakers' win 125-111 vs. Pistons! Spencer Dinwiddie Debuts! on Apple Podcasts

‎Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: Davis (37 pts), Hachimura (36 pts) Fuel Lakers' 138-122 Win over Jazz. Warriors Wanted LeBron Trade! on Apple Podcasts

Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: Spencer Dinwiddie Scouting Report with Locked On Nets: What Does He Bring to the Lakers? on Apple Podcasts

‎Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: Lakers Sign Spencer Dinwiddie: Does He Fit With Reaves, Russell? More Good Buyout Options Available? on Apple Podcasts

Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: Lakers Lose 114-108 to Nuggets, Stand Pat at the Deadline, Unveil Kobe Bryant Statue on Apple Podcasts

Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers: NBA Trade Deadline Day! What if the Lakers Do Nothing? Plus, Kobe Bryant Statue Unveiling on Apple Podcasts

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