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Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

Will Jarred Vanderbilt Stay in the Rotation? Can the Lakers Resurrect Dalton Knecht's Value?

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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4.4 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 16 December 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

The Lakers found a fun formula against the Phoenix Suns Sunday, one that lifted their defensive energy and built up a big fourth quarter lead. (We're ignoring the part about how they gave all of it away, before winning in the end.) It involved a lot of defensive pressure and offensive rebounding, both of which were big contributions of Jarred Vanderbilt in his return to the lineup. Vando had a great game, no question. But he's had great games before, and more of a challenge sustaining that level. Or, you might think that his coaches have struggled to figure out how exactly Vanderbilt can best be maximized. Because it's pretty clear they need some of the stuff Vanderbilt brings, whether it's Vanderbilt himself that provides it. But how? Who sits? Could the Lakers swap some of Gabe Vincent's minutes for Vanderbilt, and get more of what Redick is trying to achieve? Meanwhile, Dalton Knecht is being assigned to the G-League. Which, from a development standpoint, makes sense. He needs the burn, since playing time is currently hard to come by. But that's not the only reason the Lakers are sending him there, likely. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The Lakers have a Vando problem? (In a potential good way?) SEGMENT 2: How can the Lakers get the most out of Vanderbilt? SEGMENT 3: What to do with Dalton Knecht? 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

Lakers fans have a fever.

0:02.7

Is the only cure more Jared Vanderbilt?

0:05.9

That's next.

0:12.4

You are Locked on Lakers.

0:14.9

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

0:23.3

Thanks to everybody for making Locked-on Lakers first listen every day, Monday through Friday,

0:27.7

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

0:30.5

This one is never, ever going to be locked behind a paywall, and it is part of the number

0:35.6

one podcast network in this or any other known universe,

0:40.5

no matter how or where you get your podcast, Spotify, Apple, maybe you're one of the 37,000

0:47.3

plus subscribers to the Lockdowne Lakers YouTube channel. Andy and I, I'm Brian, he's Andy,

0:53.4

Kamenetsky brothers. We appreciate you guys checking in every day.

0:57.7

A lot to cover in today's show, including Dalton Connect, getting some run with the South Bay Lakers.

1:05.3

That's not good. And it will get you ready for games later in the week. But first, Andy, we do need to start with the player of the week,

1:16.0

the player on everyone's mind.

1:18.3

Jared Vanderbilt.

1:19.6

He obviously played a great game for the Lakers on Sunday,

1:25.9

and it was one that a lot of Lakers fans had been clamoring for certain Lakers.

1:31.2

Podcasts hosts have been clamoring for, and now the big question is what comes next?

1:37.3

Because as we've talked about with Vando, Andy, it's not just Vando.

1:42.2

When you're talking Jared Vanderbilt, you're not just talking about Jared Vanderbilt.

1:45.8

There's sort of a ripple effect of other things that you're talking about

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