On today’s Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa, Allen recaps the Lakers showing some fight in their loss to the Clippers last night. He also discussed JJ Redick talking about players playing for their next contract and not trusting their teammates. Allen also talks about LeBron addressing the Baxter Holmes article regarding the Buss family drama. Kevin Gray Jr. from All DLLS Sports comes on the show to preview the Lakers matchup with the Dallas Mavericks coming up tomorrow in Dallas. Austin Reaves has begun playing 3 on 3 with hopes to make his return to action on this road trip. Allen touches on some news from around the NBA like Jonathan Kuminga not wanting to be in Golden State any longer & he previews NFL Conference Championship weekend!

0:00 – Intro

5:50 – Lakers lose to Clippers last night but show potential on defense

9:36 – Other takeaways from last night’s game | Zubac had a stellar game

11:40 – JJ Redick postgame comments on guys’ lack of trust & playing for contracts

19:25 – Listener Comments | Final takeaways from loss to Clippers

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24:15 – LeBron addresses the Buss family drama & wanting to “restore excellence”

31:05 – Kevin Gray Jr. from All City DLLS Sports joins the show

34:18 – What’s the temperature in Dallas when Luka is brought up one year later?

36:58 – Points of Criticism for Luka’s game | Is it him or is it the Lakers roster?

43:03 – What does Kevin make of a Luka/Austin backcourt w/the right pieces?

44:54 – Will AD be traded out of Dallas by the trade deadline?

48:21 – Previewing Lakers @ Mavs tomorrow night | How is Max Christie doing?

52:45 – Is Cooper Flagg living up to the hype?

55:25 – Main takeaways from Kevin’s thoughts on the pieces around Luka

56:47 – Harrah’s SoCal ad | harrahssocal.com

57:48 – Listener Comments

1:01:20 – Will LeBron be a Laker next year? | Austin Reaves playing 3 on 3

1:03:24 – General NBA News | Weekend Preview | NFL Conference Championships

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