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Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

Luka Dončić to Make Preseason Debut Tonight, Lakers Get First "Dress Rehearsal"

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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4.61.6K Ratings

🗓️ 14 October 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

It's been a disjointed preseason for the Lakers, with critical players in and out (or in the case of LeBron James, just out) of the lineup, whether in practices or in the first three exhibition games. But tonight, that all changes! Barring any last minute emergencies, the Lakers will get the first of two anticipated "dress rehearsals" ahead of next week's season opener at the Crypt against the Golden State Warriors. Of course, LeBron won't be in uniform, so the Lakers not only have to get everyone on the same page as Luka Dončić, who will make his preseason debut tonight, but figure out who will take LeBron's place in the starting lineup. The most logical choices for JJ Redick are his two defensive aces, Marcus Smart (also playing in his first preseason game) and Jarred Vanderbilt. Vando would seem to have the inside track, if for no other reason than Smart could still be building up to a full workload as the Lakers treat his Achilles tendonitis with care. How do the Lakers replace LeBron's skill set? Obviously it gets divided among a lot of players, but it's not just about stats. James being out impacts how Redick organizes the guys who will take the floor. It's a big shake up. Finally, the Lakers are trying to bring Dalton Knecht back up to a place where he's not only a positive part of this team, but is seen to have value around the league. It's part of the reason he started on Sunday, with decent results. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Luka is back! SEGMENT 2: Who gets LeBron's starting spot? SEGMENT 3: Rehabbing Knecht's image. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBAfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. WayfairGet organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0

Hey, everyone, welcome to Lockedon Lakers for Tuesday.

0:02.7

Brian Komenetsky, Andy Kemenetsky, Luca Donchich, and Marcus Smart are going to play tonight.

0:08.0

It's dress rehearsal number one.

0:10.2

Get you ready for it next.

0:17.2

You are Locked on Lakers.

0:19.6

Your daily Los Angeles Lakers podcast. part of the Locked On Podcast Network, your team every day.

0:27.8

Thanks to everybody for making Locked on Lakers first listen to every day Monday through Friday, no matter how or where you get your podcast.

0:34.6

Maybe it's Spotify, maybe it's Apple iTunes.

0:38.3

Perhaps you're away, Andy, one of the 36,000 subscribers, more than 36,000 subscribers to the YouTube page.

0:44.6

Because you like watching the magic happen. You find us handsome. Maybe you're one of those people

0:50.8

and we are excited to have you. We are excited that you're leaving

0:54.5

us questions and comments. We read them every day and they are inspiration for the stuff

0:58.7

that we talk about on the program. Most of you guys are getting excited on the YouTube

1:04.6

channel for the preseason debut, Andy, of Luca Donchich. That is expected to happen Tuesday night.

1:13.6

Luca likely to play Tuesday and then again Friday in the final preseason game.

1:18.6

But we'll, I guess, know a few more details. Marcus Smart expected to play as well.

1:23.0

So dress rehearsal number one expected Tuesday night. We'll get into it in a second,

1:27.4

but only after we tell you that today's episode's brought to you by Fanduel. And right now new customers can bet just $5. And if your bet wins, get $300 and bonus bets to use across the app. So head to fanduel.com to get started. So it would appear, Andy. I don't know for sure, but I don't think he's going to play in the back-to-back Tuesday and

1:45.1

Wednesday. It would appear that dress rehearsal number one will be Tuesday, dress rehearsal

1:49.8

number two will be Friday, but the Lakers are going to get a really good look at their roster

1:55.1

tonight. I got to be honest, if after all of this lead-up and caution exercised and, you know, the ramp up

2:03.5

and the ramp down, then the ramp back up again, if they play, if the ramp around, the ramp

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