The Lakers just wrapped up their regular season, finishing with a 47-35 record. Sliwa took a look back on the season with the highlights and the lowlights. Plus, should the Lakers "tank" their first play-in game vs the New Orleans Pelicans to AVOID the Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round? Sliwa had a lot to say about that theory and also took calls on this crazy notion. And, Sli gives AD his "props" for playing a career high 76 games in the regular season. Then, "Crunchtime" with thoughts on the new Team USA roster.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap ..read more

Despite the Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, they are 9-2 in their last 11 games and Sliwa feels they are "step ahead" of most teams who are struggling in the last couple weeks of the regular season. And, after taking another poke in the eye, should Anthony Davis wear googles as many suggest he should? Plus, Sli gives an update on AD's eye injury and the status of Jared Vanderbilt. Then, LA Times' Brad Turner called in to talk about the landscape of the Western Conference heading into the playoffs and what matchup he wants to see in the playoffs. Also, a look ahead to ..read more

Sli is feeling really good about the Lakers after beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in what he calls their “best win of the season.” Also, Sliwa’s expectations for the Lakers have “risen” in the last 30 days. And, when is LeBron going to retire? He gave hints after the Brooklyn win. Plus, an injury update on Gabe Vincent, Cam Reddish and Jared Vanderbilt. Then, “Crunch Time!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Sliwa was really optimistic after finding out that the Lakers have been 15-7 since the beginning of Februrary.  Plus, Sli thinks if the Lakers play defense the way they been playing lately in the Playoffs, they won't last long. Also, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk about LeBron's nagging ankle injury and the upcoming road trip. Then, the debut of "Crunch Time!"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

After the Lakers dropped two big back-to-back games to Sacramento and Golden State, Sliwa thinks the Lakers have to "handle business" against the Embiid-less Philadephia 76ers and the struggling Indiana Pacers. Plus, an injury update on Christian Wood, Jared Vanderbilt, and Gabe Vincent. And, Sliwa takes a look at the remarkable play of D'Angelo Russell in the last couple months. Then, the Southern Calfornia News Group's Khobi Price on what happens if the Lakers don't make the playoffs and who he thinks the Lakers miss the most.  Also, a look ahead to the light week fo ..read more

The Lakers had a huge week by beating some of the top teams in the NBA, so Sliwa thinks they are slowly "getting back in it" with about a month left in the regular season. Plus, more on Anthony Davis' historic night in the win vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. And, a look back at D'Angelo Russell's career high night in the win vs the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk called in to talk about the chances the Lakers have against the World Champion Denver Nuggets and how AD has to "prove it in the playoffs." Also, an update on Jared Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent.  Learn m ..read more

In the last week, the Lakers beat the LA Clippers, Washington Wizards and OKC Thunder while also losing a very close game to the World Champion Denver Nuggets, so Sliwa feels really good about the week that was. Also, how crucial is D'Angelo Russell's play to the Lakers' success? Sli thinks D'Lo is very important to the how the Lakers can become contenders. Then, LA Times' Brad Turner came on to talk about the Lakers' recent play and how that can affect the standings heading into the Playoffs.  And, Sli gives an injury update on Gabe Vincent.   Learn more abo ..read more

With 22 more games to go until the Lakers hopefully make the Playoffs, Sli can feel some people already "losing faith" in the Lakers since they are currently kicking around the 9th and 10th spots in the Western Conference. Plus, through his first 5 games, new Laker Spencer Dinwiddie is struggling but are the Lakers using him incorrectly? Sliwa tries to answer that question. Also, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane calls in to talk about how he thinks the Lakers shouldn't try to put themselves in a "1-game situations" and his thoughts on Didwiddle's struggles. Then, Sli previews the last regular seaso ..read more

The Lakers have won 4 of their last 5 games, including impressive wins at Boston and New York, Sliwa is a little bit more optimistic as the team heads in to the All-Star Break. Plus, reaction to the signing of Spencer Dinwiddie. Sli thinks its an excellent signing for the Lakers, as he brings "instant offense." And, the Lakers "stood pat" at the trade deadline, was it the right thing to do? Also, the debut of "4th Quarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Sliwa started off the show looking back on the 4-2 Grammys' Road Trip, in which they looked an lottery team in back-to-back losses to looking like a team in the upper tier of the NBA with wins vs Boston and New York. Plus, what to expect for the Lakers at the NBA trade deadline, which is on Thursday. Sli also took calls from fans that either want to see the Lakers make a move or stand pat at the deadline. Then, a look ahead to the Kobe Bryant statue unveiling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more