Allen Sliwa Joins AM 570 LA Sports for Lakers Coverage

Allen Sliwa

iHeartMedia's KLAC (AM 570 LA Sports) in Los Angeles has announced that NBA analyst Allen Sliwa will join the station as an on-air contributor, expanding its NBA and Los Angeles Lakers coverage. Sliwa, best known for his YouTube program Hoops Talk, will offer insight, analysis, and commentary across AM 570 LA Sports platforms throughout the NBA season, with featured segments available on the iHeartRadio app.

A familiar voice to Lakers fans, Sliwa has spent 16 years in Los Angeles sports media, including eight years hosting Lakers Talk, five years on the Lakers Radio broadcast team in pregame, halftime, and postgame roles, and the creation of Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa on YouTube.

"I'm incredibly excited to work with iHeartRadio and the talented AM 570 LA Sports team," said Sliwa. "Hoops Talk has always been about connecting with Lakers fans in an authentic way, and this opportunity allows me to bring that same energy and perspective to a new platform."

"Allen is one of the premier voices covering the Lakers," added Brian Long, Program Director at iHeartMedia Los Angeles. "With the excitement surrounding the team this season, his perspective and passion will be a great addition to our coverage and valuable voice for Lakers fans in Southern California and across the country."

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