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Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Trade Season Has Officially Kicked Off. Where Do the Lakers Stand?

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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4.4 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

December 15 is a big day in the NBA, as the vast majority of players who moved in the offseason become eligible to be traded. Many around the league consider it the unofficial kickoff of "trade season." The Lakers enter this stretch of weeks in an interesting spot: Obviously quite competitive (just look at the standings) and obviously flawed (just look at how they've lost, when they've lost). Figuring out where they go from here is not an easy task. On the one hand, they have Luka Dončić, a still-effective LeBron James and an ascending Austin Reaves. But they also lack the type of draft capital or young trade assets that typically juice in-season deals. They do have expiring contracts to offer (Gabe Vincent, Maxi Kleber, Rui Hachimura) but there aren't a ton of players who might be available that the Lakers could target. One huge question that will likely impact the ultimate outcome more than just about anything: Are the Lakers willing to take on money that goes not just into next year, but into the summer of 2026, when big fish like Giannis and Jokic could be available as free agents? Are we back to cap space at all costs? Or are the Lakers ready to move (smartly but) aggressively not because they want to maximize the LeBron window, but Luka's prime? There's not likely to be another Nico Harrison out there to help Rob Pelinka this year, so it'll take some clever GM'ing to get it done. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: Trade season is here? SEGMENT 2: What the Lakers have to offer. SEGMENT 3: Expectations? What's the right approach? Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SKIMSShop SKIMS Men’s now at https://SKIMS.com.When you place your order, choose “podcast” in the post-purchase survey and select our show from the dropdown to let them know we sent you. The SKIMS Holiday Shop is open — so if you’re looking for the perfect gift this season, SKIMS has you covered.  GustoTry Gusto today at https://gusto.com/lockedonNBA and get three months free when you run your first payroll. RugietVisit https://rugiet.com/lockedonnbato get 15% off your first order.And don’t forget to use our code LOCKEDONNBA so they know we sent you.Rugiet — stop making excuses and start making moves. Rocket MoneyTake control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money.Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONtoday. WayfairGet last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less.Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. RobinhoodYou expect more from yourself. Expect more from your money. Get started today at robinhood.com/yourmoney. Your money. Your move. All investments involve risk, including loss of principal. Options, futures, and crypto trading carry significant risk and may not suit all investors. Securities offered through Robinhood Financial LLC, member SIPC. Futures trading is offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC and not SPIC or FDIC protected. Crypto offered through Robinhood Crypto, LLC (NMLS ID 1702840), not FDIC or SIPC protected. Portfolio management offered by Robinhood Strategies, an SEC-registered advisor. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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 Locked on Lakers.

0:02.1

It's trade season.

0:04.0

It's officially here.

0:06.1

What can the Lakers do between now and the deadline to improve their chances?

0:10.7

That is next.

0:19.7

You are Locked on Lakers.

0:22.1

Your daily Los Angeles Lakers podcast, part of the Locked on Podcasts network,

0:27.8

your team every day.

0:31.3

Thanks to everybody for making Locked on Lakers,

0:33.3

your first listen of every day, Monday through Friday,

0:36.1

sometimes on weekends, Andy, no matter how where you get your podcasts,

0:39.3

you are part of making the Locked On Podcast Network and this podcast, the number one podcast network in Sports Podcast Network, in this or any other known universe.

0:50.4

We certainly appreciate it, whether you're getting your subscriber through Apple iTunes, through Spotify.

0:56.9

Maybe you're one of the 37,000 plus subscribing and watching many of the live shows on the YouTube channel,

1:04.2

Locked on Liquors on YouTube.

1:05.6

However you do it, we certainly appreciate you taking the time.

1:09.8

Andy was out in El Segundo. On Tuesday at practice,

1:15.4

he saw the e-bikes that Luca Donchich gifted to Lakers teammates and staffers on Tuesday.

1:23.1

This is the big holiday gift, so you can report on that. He can also tell you which Stafford didn't get

1:30.2

his bike because Andy rode it home. So we'll see about that. But first... Well, technically that

1:37.0

Stafford did get his bike. I just took it. That's right. I pretended to be... If you break into somebody's home and you steal all their stuff, technically they got their stuff, you just took it.

1:50.2

Right.

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