The free agency period has slowed to a crawl, so barring a blockbuster trade, most teams are who they are heading into the season. That makes this a good time to check in on the state of the league and how the rest of the contenders stack up with the Lakers. Sabreena and Anthony spend the bulk of their time discussing the teams in the West, where the Lakers are expected to be favorites, before checking in on the East, where L.A.'s real threat lies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Aug 19, 2021•53 min
The Lakers are reportedly interested in filling out their roster with a point guard and a wing, and unfortunately this appears to be the end of a very popular player's Lakers tenure. Anthony discusses that, what he saw from the Summer League Lakers, and a couple big nights in the Lakers schedule 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-policy Learn more ab...
Aug 18, 2021•9 min
Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about Chris Haynes report that states Jared Dudley's time with the Lakers is coming to an end. Plus the Lakers work out Isaiah Thomas, Darren Collison and Mike James for potential roster spot. And the Lakers will open the NBA season vs the Warriors and play the Nets on Christmas! 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 mor...
Aug 18, 2021•38 min
Russell Westbrook might have to do something he's never really done this season in order to fit with LeBron James. If he manages to figure that out, the Lakers might really be special this 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
Aug 17, 2021•7 min
This week on The Anthony Irwin Show, Anthony welcomed Matt Moore to discuss what he thought of the Lakers offseason. Both the guys are higher on the Lakers than you probably think. 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 16, 2021•50 min
With the MLB successfully doing something cool, Anthony thinks the NBA should try out a similar concept and play an NBA game at some of the most famous outdoor courts in the country. Also, the Lakers are working on a deal for a new head coach of the South Bay 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://podcast...
Aug 13, 2021•11 min
This week in The Lounge, Anthony and Harrison take a look at the Lakers roster and give their thoughts on which needs are still needed based on the guys they have thus far. They give their educated guesses as to why it's taking so long to make their last few additions. And then to wrap things up, Anthony yells at Harrison about potato chips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min
The Lakers are reportedly interested in Isaiah Thomas and, well, Anthony thinks there are better options available. He did, however, like what Carmelo Anthony had to say about his reasons to join the team and what Frank Vogel said about getting out in transition. 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://podcastchoi...
Aug 12, 2021•16 min
Dennis Schröder has joined the Boston Celtics, so this makes it a good time to evaluate his overall tenure in Los Angeles. On this latest episode of "I Love Basketball", Sabreena and Anthony go over what we learned about Schröder in the process as well as the Laker front office's talent evaluation and asset management. They then share some thoughts on the team's rumored interest in Isaiah Thomas and how the Lakers can fill out the rest of their roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Aug 12, 2021•43 min
Dennis Schröder is going to be a Boston Celtic. Somehow, that feels fitting. Anthony looks back on the deal that brought him here and looks ahead to where Schröder goes next. 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 11, 2021•15 min
Anthony gives his theory as to why the Lakers still haven't re-signed Jared Dudley or Wesley Matthews, then continues the point from yesterday's Lowdown on role players setting an important tone for next season. The Lakers' culture of competition is back. 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/...
Aug 10, 2021•14 min
This week, Anthony welcomes Christian Rivas to preview the Lakers' Las Vegas Summer League team and then debate whether the Lakers had a successful offseason. He also tells a story about that time when his own soccer goalie might have concussed him en route to an own goal. 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...
Aug 09, 2021•41 min
Anthony heard a consistent and exciting message from the newest Lakers, a very clear change in tone compared to last 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
Aug 09, 2021•11 min
On today's episode, Christian and Jacob go over the biggest winners and losers of free agency so 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 09, 2021•46 min
As we head into the final day of free agency week one, Anthony predicts how the Lakers will fill the final three roster spots, last minute surprises notwithstanding. 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 06, 2021•11 min
Ever since the Russell Westbrook trade, much of the focus when discussing the Lakers has been on what could have been. That tone reached a fever pitch once all the Alex Caruso stuff went down, but now that all of that is behind us, it's time to actually take a close look at what to expect from this roster as currently constructed. 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/priva...
Aug 06, 2021•47 min
For some reason, Lakers fans have become tax experts as a result of not wanting to criticize their team after letting Alex Caruso walk. That needs to stop. ASAP. 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 05, 2021•17 min
On Tuesday, it was revealed that the Lakers tried to salary dump Marc Gasol in a trade involving Alex Caruso to Minnesota before Caruso eventually signed with Chicago. We already know how the Lakers felt about Caruso, but Sabreena and Anthony dig into what this proposed deal means about Gasol's relationship with the Lakers brass, and what it could augur for Gasol's future with the team. They also get into what they've made of the team's asset management so far, what the Lakers should do with the...
Aug 04, 2021•42 min
After a busy second day of free agency, Anthony takes a look at the roster as it stands now and gives some thoughts on what to expect from it next season, then predicts who they might add with their final two roster spots. 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 04, 2021•10 min
Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the wild 48 hours of free agency for the Lakers. They talk about the roster additions like Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony but also the losses of Alex Caruso and others. Plus they hand out a letter grade for the whole of the off season moves. 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. Visi...
Aug 04, 2021•41 min
Anthony reacts to the latest pair of Lakers signings, both of which he is happy about. He gives his thoughts on the roster as it currently stands and outlines the Lakers' needs to round out 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/adchoices
Aug 03, 2021•10 min
Anthony quickly recaps day one of free agency, then gets you ready with the names to pay attention to over the course of the next 24 hours or so. 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 03, 2021•9 min
Anthony Irwin reacts to the news that Alex Caruso will be a Chicago Bull next year, as the Lakers both undervalued their best perimeter defender and/or refused to pay up for a potential championship 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
Aug 03, 2021•10 min
With just hours to go before free agency, Anthony welcomed Michael Sykes of For The Win to discuss what last season was like rooting for Russell Westbrook playing for his favorite team: The Washington Wizards. We discuss Russ the player, the role he might be willing to fill, how he might age, and more. From there, we discuss LeBron James' shoes and Michael tells the best Dwight Howard story you've never heard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more abo...
Aug 02, 2021•38 min
Free agency is almost upon us and the Lakers are tied to roughly half the league. Anthony gets you ready for what will undoubtedly be an absolutely insane week or two. 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 02, 2021•12 min
On today's show, Christian and Jacob preview the NBA free agency window, in which the Lakers will try and construct a winning roster around Russell Westrbrook, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. 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 02, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Following a rollercoaster of a draft day, Anthony and Harrison drum up the energy necessary to try to contextualize this Russell Westbrook trade. It's a doozie. If you enjoy Harrison poking fun at Anthony, you'll like this episode. 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 30, 2021•40 min
The Lakers pitted Woj against Shams and eventually, Shams' report won out. Russell Westbrook will be 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 your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2021•5 min
Anthony updates you on today's latest on a relatively quiet NBA offseason day, especially given how close we are to the NBA Draft. The Lakers were tied to another shooter, Montrezl Harrell is still making up his mind, the Lakers said farewell to a respected assistant coach 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 your ad choices. Visit...
Jul 29, 2021•12 min
Anthony Irwin chose quite the weekend to take a vacation. He catches you up on all you might've missed the last few days, including rumors tying the Lakers to Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, DeMar DeRozan, Buddy Hield and others. #TeamBuddy 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 28, 2021•13 min