On this episode of Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa, Allen discusses Luka’s comments about the trio of him, LeBron and Austin Reaves. Allen also talks about if there is still enough time for the Lakers to figure out all of their roster and lineup construction questions. Jason Beede from The Orlando Sentinel comes on the show to preview tonight’s game between the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers. Allen also talked about some comments from two former Lakers about the ceiling for the Lakers team and some news from around the NBA.

0:00 – Intro | Listener comments

8:00 – Luka/LeBron/Austin dynamic | What are those 3 at their best?

16:55 – Marcus Smart comments after practice about the Lakers still trying to mesh

19:40 – Listener comments | What is the Lakers ceiling this year?

25:08 – Wallace Firm ad | wallacewins.com/sliwa or Call/Text (818)476-5998

26:26 – Listener comments

30:53 – Guest: Jason Beede, writer for the Orlando Sentinel

31:47 – What is Jason’s view of the Lakers?

35:22 – Magic @ Lakers tonight | Who are the Magic as a team?

40:15 – What is the Magic’s team DNA?

46:51 – Who are the two best Eastern Conference teams?

52:12 – Harrah’s SoCal ad | harrahssocal.com

54:00 – Listener comments

57:05 – Austin Reaves addressed the Lakers complaining to refs

58:30 – Carmelo Anthony & Byron Scott on the Lakers ceiling this year

1:00:40 – General NBA News

1:02:52 – Listener comments

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