ESPN Grades Lakers | Hawks Out on Vando? | Guest: Brad Turner

Today's Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa dives into another busy day of Los Angeles Lakers and NBA news! We break down ESPN's surprising C+ offseason grade for the Lakers and debate whether the national media is undervaluing Rob Pelinka's roster overhaul. Plus, Brad Turner of the LA Times joins the show to share his thoughts on the Lakers' offseason moves, roster construction, expectations for Luka Dončić, and what's still left to accomplish before training camp. We'll also discuss the latest trade rumors, including reports that the Atlanta Hawks are not interested in Jarred Vanderbilt, what that means for the Lakers' search for a starting-caliber power forward, and why Lu Dort was reportedly on the Lakers' radar. Finally, could LeBron James be waiting to see what Anthony Davis does before making his own free agency decision? We examine the latest speculation surrounding LeBron's future and what it could mean for the franchise moving forward. Join the conversation live and share your thoughts in the chat! Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for daily Lakers news, NBA rumors, trade updates, free agency coverage, and in-depth analysis. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiS_8yajk3EOOjh8GHKKz_A/join Wallace Firm: https://WallaceWins.com/SLIWA Harrah's Offer: HarrahsSoCal.com Photo Credit:  https://www.latimes.com/people/broderick-turner + Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images + https://www.facebook.com/nba/posts/-luka-don%C4%8Di%C4%87-in-his-new-los-angeles-lakers-threads/1219722339517739/ + https://www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1kc2i0h/walker_kessler_is_the_answer_to_our_problems/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.