The Los Angeles Lakers radio networks consist of two separate networks for the coverage of the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s Los Angeles Lakers basketball team. One is an English language network while the other is a Spanish language network. There are 17 total stations in four states (Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico) between the two networks.
On-air personnel
Current announcers for the English-language network include John Ireland as the play-by-play announcer since 2011. The color commentator since 2004 is former Lakers player (with the team for their 1987 & 1988 championships) Mychal Thompson. Thompson, who originally worked with Spero Dedes stayed on as an announcer when the broadcasts moved from KLAC to KSPN at the start of the 2009-2010 season.[1][2]
Former on-air personnel for the network have included legendary play-by-play announcer Chick Hearn and former NBA player Stu Lantz as a color commentator.[3] Pat Riley served as a color commentator for the network from 1977 until late 1979 when he became an assistant coach for the team.[4]
English-language network
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Map of radio affiliates
The English-language Los Angeles Lakers Radio Network is a three-state, 11-station network with KSPN ("710 ESPN") serving as the flagship.[5] Starting with the 2009-2010 season, KSPN took over the flagship position under a five-year deal, thus ending the Lakers' three-decade relationship with KLAC.[6] KLAC served as the Lakers' flagship station from 1977 to 2009.[7]
Network affiliates
California
Hawaii
| Callsign | Frequency | Location |
| KIKI | 990 AM | Honolulu |
New Mexico
| Callsign | Frequency | Location |
| KYVA | 1230 AM | Gallup |
Spanish-language network
The Spanish-language network is a two-state, four-station network with KWKW serving as its flagship.[5]
Network affiliates
California
Nevada
| Callsign | Frequency | Location |
| KENO | 1460 AM | Las Vegas |
Former affiliates for either network
Arizona
| Callsign | Frequency | Location |
| KTKT | 990 AM | Tucson (until 2009) |
California
Nevada
References
- ^ Bresnahan, Mike (December 12, 2008). "Lakers' Andrew Bynum wants to be in the game at the end". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ a b "Lakers moving radio home to 710 ESPN". Los Angeles Business Journal. December 12, 2008.
- ^ a b "Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Sports Radio Station Lands Lakers Broadcast". Tribune Business News. August 9, 1998.
- ^ Rhoden, William C. (May 13, 2000). "Sports of The Times; Riley Finding His Time Is Passing By". The New York Times.
- ^ a b "Lakers Broadcast Information". Los Angeles Lakers. Retrieved December 20, 2009.
- ^ Goffa, Debbie (December 11, 2008). "Lakers set to switch to 710 ESPN next season". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Snyder, Stephanie (September 1, 2004). "The NBA Finals on Lakers Radio KLAC". Radio Magazine.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Follow the Lakers on Radio". Los Angeles Lakers. August 7, 2002.
External links
- Lakers.com
- L.A. Times blog: Lakers announce switch to 710 ESPN
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