On today’s Hoop’s Talk w/Allen Sliwa, Allen discusses the Lakers weekend with a blowout win over the Wizards and a loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Allen also talks about how the Lakers continue to struggle against elite teams in the NBA as they fall to 9-11 vs. teams over .500. He also questions if the Lakers have enough assets to make a trade before this year’s trade deadline and talks about LeBron being named to his 22nd All-Star game and the Luka/AD trade one year later. He closes the show by going through some general NBA news as Paul George was suspended 25 games and the Pistons beat the Nets by 53.

0:00 – Intro | Listener Comments

7:42 – Lakers Weekend Recap | W @ Wizards | L @ Knicks

13:13 – Lakers are 9-11 vs. teams over .500 | LeBron’s thoughts on this Lakers team

20:27 - Wallace Firm ad | wallacewins.com/sliwa or Call/Text (818)476-5998

21:59 – Listener Comments

25:33 – Austin Reaves’ injury status | How much difference can he make for the Lakers?

29:45 – Listener Comments | Lakers upcoming schedule vs. elite teams

33:14 – Do Lakers have assets to make a trade right now? | De’Andre Hunter to SAC

36:04 – Names linked to the Lakers | What if the Lakers don’t make a trade?

41:08 – Listener Comments on Lakers trade rumors & deadline plans

49:24 – Harrah’s SoCal ad | harrahssocal.com

50:57 – Luka/AD trade one year later

54:20 – Listener Comments | New MVP member! Be sure to join! | Reaves/Kyrie comp

58:12 – LeBron’s 22nd All-Star selection | Will be a reserve this year | All Star snubs

1:02:43 – General NBA News | Paul George suspended | Pistons beat Nets by 53

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