On today’s Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa, Allen talks about the Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers matchup coming up tonight. He also talks about the rumors swirling around LeBron James and his future. Allen talks with Fear the Fro Podcast host Bob Schmidt about the Cavaliers season and the possibility of LeBron coming back to Cleveland. Shams broke the news mid-show that Giannis Antetokounmpo has requested a trade out of Milwaukee. Allen also discusses the latest trade rumors regarding the Lakers and some news from around the NBA.

0:00 – Intro | Listener Comments

5:24 – Lakers @ Cavs tonight, tipoff at 4pm | Lakers got some momentum right now

9:32 – Can the Lakers compete with the elite NBA teams?

15:58 – Harrah’s SoCal ad | harrahssocal.com

17:06 – Listener Comments

20:14 – Fear the ‘Fro pod host Bob Schmidt | Cavs slow start but won 11 out of 15

26:33 – No Evan Mobley or Darius Garland vs. the Lakers

29:09 – What’s the big picture for the Cavs? | What defines a successful season?

33:28 – Is Donovan Mitchell a #1 on a championship team? | Evan Mobley factor

36:55 – Cavs fans frustrated w/Lonzo Ball

39:26 – LeBron back to Cavs? | Do Cavs fans even talk about the possibility?

45:35 – Allen’s opinion LeBron’s future | Future w/Luka can’t start w/Bron in LA

47:59 – Shams reports Giannis officially asking MIL for trade | Worst kept secret in NBA

53:12 – Listener Comments on Giannis news

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1:01:16 – Is Dalton Knecht ready for a fresh start?

1:03:47 – Funny Olympics moment from Tyrese Haliburton on Mind the Game pod

1:06:20 – Jayson Tatum debating whether to return or not this season

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