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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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Episodes

Anthony Irwin Show: Harrison Faigen is all in on Russell Westbrook to the Lakers

To welcome Anthony back from vacation, Harrison explained to him why he thinks Russell Westbrook is the best of a bunch of awkward options. The guys also discuss DeMar DeRozan, why it doesn't make sense to hope for players to take pay cuts, and whether it makes sense to just bring back Dennis Schröder given what the other options might be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc....

Jul 27, 202151 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Can the Lakers actually land DeMar DeRozan?

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the possibility of the Lakers signing DeMar DeRozan after he himself said he would love to play in Los Angeles. Plus is Kyle Kuzma on the verge of getting traded to the Kings for Buddy Hield. And rumors continue to swirl about Russell Westbrook to the Lakers, they examine how that can happen. 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-...

Jul 27, 202137 min

Can U Dig It: Best draft prospects for Lakers in 2021 NBA draft

In the latest episode of 'Can U Dig It,' Jacob is joined by draft aficionado Mike Garcia as they take a look at the best prospects in the Lakers range with the No. 22. They also look at the latest rumors regarding the Lakers trading their pick, earmark some second-round prospects and note some undrafted free agents the team might target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.co...

Jul 26, 202154 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Report says Trez will opt in to Lakers contract next season

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the report by Eric Pincus that says Montrezl Harrell is leaning towards opting into his $9.7M contract with the Lakers. Does that mean he'll be a Laker next season or a trade piece? Plus they review the season trez and Marc Gasol had as the big men and if they want them back next 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-polic...

Jul 22, 202136 min

Lakers Lowdown: Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, future Lakers?

Anthony Irwin reacts to the reports that the Lakers might be interested in either Chris Paul or Russell Westbrook. In Paul's case, it doesn't make much sense for the player. In Westbrook's case, it makes zero sense whatsoever for the Lakers. 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...

Jul 22, 202112 min

The 30: The Lakers are reportedly interested in trying to get Chris Paul or Russell Westbrook.

In this episode, Sabreena Merchant and Jas Kang discuss the rumors that the Lakers are doing their homework on Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul. Plus Sabreena and Jas share their thoughts on how the Lakers should approach the offseason. 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

Jul 22, 202136 min

Lakers Lowdown: Let's learn to celebrate greatness

Anthony reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks winning a championship by, you know, celebrating the greatness that we all got to witness from Giannis. Then, he tries to figure out what Chris Paul losing in the finals might mean for his decision this next summer. Finally, he wraps by looking back on a wild season personally and says thanks for all those who have stuck with him through it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy...

Jul 21, 202111 min

Lakers Lounge: Anthony and Harrison fight about Space Jam; Kyle Kuzma season review

To start the show, Anthony and Harrison fight to the death about "Space Jam: A New Legacy." Anthony... Isn't a fan. From there, they discuss Kyle Kuzma's season and what they think is next for him considering the role he's apparently expecting. 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...

Jul 20, 202138 min

Lakers Lowdown: Let's be honest about Space Jam, it's not good

After a weekend of people saying anything other than Space Jam is bad, Anthony gives his thoughts on the movie and where he thinks it went wrong. 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

Jul 20, 20218 min

Anthony Irwin Show: Sean Highkin on Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum trade rumors

This week, Anthony welcomed Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report to discuss everything going on in Portland, and good lord is there a lot going on in Portland. Where do the Lakers factor into all of it? Will Damian Lillard get moved? What the hell will it take for Neil Olshey to get fired? All that and more. 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...

Jul 19, 202148 min

Lakers Lowdown: Coby Karl won't return; Kyle Kuzma shares thoughts on season, injuries

Anthony Irwin gets you ready for the final week of the 2020-2021 season, as the Lakers will embark on a critical offseason. 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

Jul 19, 20218 min

Can U Dig It?: Was 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' better than the original?

On today's episode, Christian and Jacob talk about Game 5 of the NBA Finals and review "Space Jam: A New Legacy" with Christian's girlfriend Sarah. 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

Jul 19, 202141 min

Lakers Lowdown: What last year's Lakers and this year's Men's National Team have in common

To start the show, Anthony discusses Jason Kidd referencing the growth he thought the Lakers helped take place while in the organization and what it said about the franchise. Then, in looking at how the US Men's National Team is put together, Anthony noticed something it shares in common with the Lakers from last year and how he thinks they can fix that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/...

Jul 16, 20219 min

Lakers Lounge: Kyle Kuzma trade rumors; Reviewing McKinnie, Matthews, Dudley, Jones seasons

With Harrison heading towards a much deserved vacation, Anthony updates you on the Kyle Kuzma situation. Sounds like he isn't thrilled with his role in the offense. Also sounds like the Lakers are seeing what they can do to find someone more comfortable with filling that role more consistently than he has. From there, both Anthony and Harrison review the seasons of Alfonzo McKinnie, Wesley Matthews, Jared Dudley, and Damian "Yung Wilt" Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Jul 16, 202147 min

Lakers Lowdown: How Kawhi injury affects Lakers; Rumors swirling around Kyle Kuzma; More Lonzo talk

Anthony Irwin starts by discusssing how Kawhi Leonard's injury might affect the Lakers, then jumps into the couple of headlines stirred up by Kyle Kuzma. First, Kuzma wants to add to his game and earn a larger role in the offense, and apparently the Lakers are checking in on what his trade value is ahead of what figures to be a busy summer. Finally, Anthony summarizes a great article on what it would take cap-wise to actually land Lonzo Ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Jul 15, 202115 min

The 30: Could the Lakers reunite with Lonzo Ball? Plus Team USA's struggles during their exhibition games before the Tokyo Olympics

In this episode, Sabreena Merchant and Jas Kang break down Team USA losing their exhibition games before the Olympics,. Then, they discuss Marc Stein's report that the Lakers would be interested in trying to sign Lonzo Ball if he hits free agency. 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/adchoice...

Jul 14, 202127 min

Lakers Lowdown: Lonzo Ball, future Laker?

Anthony Irwin starts with the actual big news of the day: That LeBron James and Anthony Davis seem (at least through this bit of reporting from Marc Stein) open to playing the four and five, which would obviously be huge. From there, the juicy pseudo-rumor is that the Lakers might show interest in Lonzo Ball. Anthony explains why that makes sense before he chuckles at a headline Harrison Faigen seems to have written specifically for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Jul 14, 202111 min

Lakers Lounge: Reviewing Talen-Horton Tucker's promising season

As our player review series continues, Anthony welcomed Cooper Halpern into the Lakers Lounge to look back on Talen Horton-Tucker's promising season and look ahead to the decision the Lakers will have to make on him this summer. What could he add to his game? Can he defense catch up to his offense? All that and more. 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 Lear...

Jul 13, 202124 min

Lakers Lowdown: LeBron James says he wants to be a Laker for life; Lmao, Pop

It's a good day to listen to this show. LeBron James gives some great news and Australia gives us a reason to laugh at Gregg Popovich. 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

Jul 13, 20219 min

Anthony Irwin Show: Discussing Lakers draft options with Ricky O'Donnell

To start the show, Anthony explains what's been up the last week or so. Then, he throws to a really informative and fun conversation with Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation that covers all the Lakers' draft options, including whether they should use the pick at all. 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...

Jul 12, 202144 min

Lakers Lowdown: Andre Drummond, Montrezl Harrell, Dennis Schröder aren't having great offseasons

In their own ways, Dennis Schröder, Andre Drummond and Montrezl Harrell have kind of shown what was wrong with the culture of the Lakers this season. Anthony Irwin explains that, then introduces you to some of the prospects the Lakers have brought in for workouts thus far. 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...

Jul 12, 202111 min

Can U Dig It?: NBA comps for the Copa America and Euro 2020 finals

On today's podcast, Jacob and Christian try their best to recap the weekend in international soccer using NBA comparisons. They also talk about the 25th anniversary of the Kobe Bryant for Vlade Divac trade. 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

Jul 12, 202145 min

Lakers Season Review Series: Kostas Antetokounmpo is in fact related to Giannis

To kick off our player review series, Harrison and Anthony look back on the Kostas Antetokounmpo era. 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

Jul 06, 202125 min

Lakers Lowdown: Andre Drummonds want to return; Are fans sick of play review?

To close out the week, Anthony Irwin gives his thoughts on Andre Drummond saying he wants to come back to the Lakers, then breaks down fan response to play reviews and whether they've become too cumbersome. 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

Jul 02, 202112 min

Lakers Lounge: Keith Parish on Marc Gasol and David Fizdale

Anthony Irwin was joined by Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast in the Lakers Lounge today to discuss new Lakers assistant coach David Fizdale, his relationship with Marc Gasol, the up-and-coming Grizzlies and Bill Simmons wanting to trade for Grayson Allen. 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.c...

Jul 01, 202138 min

Lakers Lowdown: Lakers hire David Fizdale to replace Jason Kidd

Anthony Irwin gives his thoughts on the Lakers replacing filling the void left by Jason Kidd with David Fizdale. Should they have gone in a different direction? What does this mean Marc Gasol, given the way we know things ended with Fizdale when they were together in Memphis? A lot to unpack here. 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...

Jul 01, 202113 min

The 30: The Lakers hire David Fizdale as their new assistant coach, and will the Lakers give Dennis Schroder $20 million a season?

In this episode, Sabreena Merchant and Jas Kang discuss the Lakers hiring of David Fizdale, Dennis Schroder's contract demands and the NBA playoffs. 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

Jun 30, 202130 min

Lakers Lowdown: Someone wants to pay Talen Horton-Tucker how much?

The Lakers' backcourt might all of a sudden become incredibly expensive. Anthony Irwin explains why, and whether the Lakers should pay up. 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

Jun 30, 202111 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Is THT worth a max contract?

On this week’s edition of “Talk-O Tuesday,” our hosts Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss Horton-Tucker’s value both from a financial and trade perspective for the Lakers, as well as others around the league. 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

Jun 29, 202134 min

Lakers Lowdown: Would Andre Drummond accept a smaller role with the Lakers?

Today on the Lowdown, Anthony finally finds a situation where he'd be okay bringing back Andre Drummond. Crazy, we know. 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

Jun 29, 202111 min
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