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Lakers Lounge

Anthony Irwin
Anthony Irwin takes a daily look at the Los Angeles Lakers in his own unique way, with the help of any number of guests from throughout NBA coverage, and beyond.
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Bold predictions for the 2019-20 Lakers

With the NBA GM survey out, Sabreena and Christian made their own predictions for the Lakers and the 2019-20 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 201948 min

Lake Show: LeBron James responds to critics over Morey comments

Anthony and Harrison respond to LeBron's claims that his comments were taken out of context. Then, they discuss a couple potential returns from injury and #PointGawdDwight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 201936 min

What to make of LeBron James China comments

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the latest with Anthony Davis injured thumb. They also talk about Kyle Kuzma getting cleared to practice. The Lakers beat the Warriors on Monday night: who stood out and who struggled. Plus they react to LeBron James comments on Daryl Morey and the China situation with the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...

Oct 15, 201946 min

The 30: Breaking down how the Lakers look through their first three preseason games, how Frank Vogel is using Anthony Davis, scoring depth issues and how the team can improve defensively. With Alex Regla

In this episode, Jas is joined by Silver Screen and Roll writer Alex Regla. They kick things off by sharing their thoughts on how the Lakers have looked through the first three preseason games and how Frank Vogel's system is utilizing Anthony Davis. Following that, the guys get into the team's lack of scoring depth off the bench behind the inured Kyle Kuzma. Will one of the lesser known Lakers be able to step up and deliver in key situations with opponents keying so much on LeBron James and Davi...

Oct 14, 201936 min

How soon is too son to worry about the point guard situation?

The Lakers are rotating through point guards in the preseason, and so far there have been few bright spots. Is too soon to worry? Jacob, Christian and Sabreena break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 201952 min

What lineup should the Lakers close out games with?

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla react to the the Lakers first preseason game with Anthony Davis. They discuss who should be in the Lakers "death lineup" to close out games. If the Lakers and Nets game will actually be played in China. And why Rich Paul deserves a lot of credit for Anthony Davis being a Laker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...

Oct 09, 201936 min

Lake Show: Lakers prepare for China; Vogel scares with Caruso; Team identity is fascinating

Anthony and Harrison start the show by discussing what the Lakers are flying into when they get to China. This is an incredibly complicated situation, and how they handle it will have repercussions almost no matter what they do. Then, the guys discuss what they saw from that first preseason game and what Anthony is freaking out about now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.c...

Oct 08, 201953 min

The 30: Breaking down the Lakers first preseason game, how LeBron and Anthony Davis looked together and what other teams will try to do to slow them down. With part-time NBA assistant coach, Doug Eberhardt.

In this episode Jas is joined by part-time NBA assistant coach Doug Eberhardt. To kick things off they breakdown the Lakers preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors. With Anthony Davis and LeBron James combining for 37 first half points, Doug goes into detail on the system Frank Vogel was running offensively. With Davis being used heavily in the pick and roll, Doug shares his thoughts on what the Lakers are trying to maximize with the superstar pairing of LeBron and AD and how vital it...

Oct 06, 201938 min

Takeaways from the first week of Lakers training camp

With a week of training camp in the books, Jacob and Christian breakdown what Lakers fans should expect in the team's first preseason game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 04, 201937 min

Which Laker will fill the void left by Kyle Kuzma?

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the latest with Kyle Kuzma and they discuss who could fill his offensive void if he misses significant amount of time. Plus Kawhi and Paul George were booed publicly in Los Angeles, can they expect more of that? And why the Lakers front office should cater more to AD than LeBron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lea...

Oct 02, 201939 min

Lake Show: Please stop telling us about Rajon Rondo impressing

Anthony and Harrison react to the various stories to come from Lakers training camp now that it's fully underway. Please, Lakers, don't do this to us. Rondo should not start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 01, 201947 min

The 30: The Lakers report for training camp and are preaching patience. Kyle Kuzma's importance to the Lakers success, plus preseason predictions for how both conferences will shake out. With Sportsnet 650's Marcus Fitzgerald.

In this episode, Jas is joined by Sportsnet 650 reporter and anchor, Marcus Fitzgerald. With the Lakers kicking off training camp, the guys discuss head coach Frank Vogel preaching patience, especially early in the season. Following that, they get into Kyle Kuzma's injury and how it impacts the team. Marcus and Jase share their thoughts on how important it is for the team to get off to a fast start to take advantage of a soft schedule and how they can mitigate Kuzma's loss. They then give their ...

Sep 29, 201939 min

Who should start for the Lakers next season?

Saturday marks the official start of training camp for the Lakers, where players will compete for a spot in head coach Frank Vogel's starting five. Sabreena and Christian break down who fans can expect to see int the first unit in this week's episode of "I Love Basketball" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://p...

Sep 27, 201949 min

Can You Dig It: Is this the best time ever to be an LA sports fan?

As the Lakers and Clippers are set to embark on arguably the most exciting season for the franchises combined, Jacob welcomes Clippers fan Justin Russo to talk about load management, tampering and the LA sports scene as whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 201957 min

Kyle Kuzma expected to miss start of training camp

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the NY Times report that Kyle Kuzma will miss the beginning of Lakers training camp with a left foot injury. They also discuss the Q&A Frank Vogel did where he addressed the point guard depth chart and the Lakers new 3 point shooters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https...

Sep 25, 201934 min

Lake Show: Lakers screw up DeMarcus Cousins situation

Anthony and Harrison discuss this trend of the Lakers looking the other way with bad alleged behavior off the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 24, 201957 min

The 30: What are the keys to Frank Vogel's success as Lakers head coach, how LeBron James and Anthony Davis fit and how will they coexist on the offensive end, plus the best Lakers lineup. With Darius Soriano.

In this episode, Jas is joined by Darius Soriano of Forum Blue and Gold. They kick things off by discussing Frank Vogel's recent comments on how he expects the Lakers to start the season. Darius and Jas share their thoughts on what Vogel needs to do to be successful in his first year as head coach and why getting off to a good start is key. They follow that up by getting into how LeBron James and Anthony Davis will coexist on the Lakers not only now, but over the next few years as well. Darius s...

Sep 23, 201943 min

ILYBB: Saying fare thee well to The Machine and answering your myriad questions

In Sasha's final episode of "I Love Basketball," the girls answer some questions from Twitter and as usual kind of go all over the place from there. Thanks for listening, y'all. It's been a hell of a ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 201948 min

The highs and lows of being a Lakers fan in the 2010s

The Los Angeles Lakers have won a championship every decade for the last 40 years, but they struggled to find their footing in the 2010s. Jacob and Christian break down the highs and lows of being a Lakers fan over the last nine years on this week's episode of "Can You Dig It?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http...

Sep 19, 20191 hr 5 min

Lake Show: Draymond Green credits LeBron James on his effort to empower athletes

Anthony and Harrison start by discussing the new cap figures and what they mean for the Lakers' chances at superstars in the future. Then, they address Draymond Green's comments on LeBron James and player empowerment. Finally, they figure out where Byron Scott learned to cross his arms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Sep 16, 201948 min

ILYBB: Ranking the 100 Hottest NBA Players for 2019

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Sep 13, 201941 min

Who can the Lakers target with the Disabled Player Exception?

After losing DeMarcus Cousins for the season, the Lakers have an exception they can use to add some talent to their roster, but who's out there that qualifies for it? Christian and Jacob sort through the short list of players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 201931 min

Should Anthony Davis play the 4 or 5 for the Lakers?

This week Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss Anthony Davis desire to play the 4 for the Lakers and not the 5. They also talk about his interview with Yahoo! Sports where he said he wants defensive player of the year. The Alex's then talk about whether or not they believe Dwight Howard has truly changed this time around. Plus will Dwyane Wade be a Laker this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi...

Sep 11, 201939 min

Lake Show -- Lakers apply for DPE for DeMarcus Cousins, Andre Iguodala's agent responds

First, Anthony and Harrison discuss what it means that the Lakers are applying for a disabled played exception for DeMarcus Cousins and the funny report that followed, then they cover Anthony Davis' latest quotes and the bar he's setting for himself. They ended the show by opening up the iTunes mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about y...

Sep 10, 201949 min

The 30: LeBron's motivation for the coming season, Dwight Howard says he isn't concerned with criticism from Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, plus Kobe doesn't want to help recruit free agents. With Marcus Fitzgerald

In this episode, Jas is joined by Marcus Fitzgerald of Sportsnet 650. They kick things off by sharing their thoughts on NFL opening weekend. They follow that up by discussing the workout video released by Klutch Sports showing LeBron James looking lean and silky smooth during a pickup game, including Danny Green, Alex Caruso and Quinn Cook. With LeBron using the term, "revenge season", on Instagram, Marcus and Jas discuss what would be considered a successful season for the King. Following that,...

Sep 09, 201936 min

How will the Lakers load manage? Plus more from the mailbag

With Jacob on vacation, Christian answers some questions from the mailbag about the offseason, Dwight Howard and how the Lakers plan on load managing their roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 05, 201940 min

The 30: ESPN gives the Lakers the fourth-best odds to win the NBA title, LeBron James and Anthony Davis' MVP odds, Alex Caruso, plus Kobe dropping 55 on Michael Jordan and the Wizards

In this episode, Jas is joined by Ali Behpoornia of Silver Screen and Roll as well as Lakers Film Room. To kick things off, Ali and Jas discuss ESPN's preseason expert picks that saw them give the Lakers the fourth-best odds to win the NBA championship. The guys share their thoughts on if this is a fair ranking and how the Lakers stack up against the loaded Western Conference. Following that, Ali and Jas talk about LeBron James and Anthony Davis' MVP odds for the upcoming season and who could be...

Sep 02, 201938 min

ILYBB: Who are the most likable Lakers of all time?

On this episode of "I Love Basketball", Sabreena once again tries to find a positive spin on this Lakers offseason, which is challenging with Sasha away on vacation. In The Machine's place, Sabreena invites a longtime Celtics fan, Joe Morgan of the Sporting News, to join the show and to figure out which Lakers transcended the historical rivalry and were still likable players for all NBA fans. They also discuss the latest update in the DeMarcus Cousins situation and how the NBA and its athletes a...

Aug 30, 201944 min

Is Dwight Howard still a starting-caliber center?

Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee will battle at training camp for the starting center spot, and Jacob and Christian talk about what it would take for Howard to start over McGee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 201958 min

Lake Show -- Welp. The Lakers signed Dwight Howard

Welp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 201948 min
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