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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

So... what do we do with D'Angelo Russell?

Anthony opens up the iTunes mailbag to answer quite the array of questions. This was a really fun episode. Shouts to everyone for the topics. 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 14, 202339 min

How the Lakers can compete with the Nuggets next year -- Lowdown

Anthony reacts to Denver winning this title and what all went into it. Skip ahead if you don't like praise for other teams (we tried to get him not to, we swear). Then, he looks at the offseasons ahead for both the Lakers and Nuggets and thinks the Lakers have a chance -- with some luck -- at really competing with the champs. 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...

Jun 13, 202327 min

Is the Superteam Era officially over?

Anthony and Aaron preview what will likely be the final game of the 2022-'23 season by examining the way the Denver Nuggets were built and the most recent failures we've seen from super teams. 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 12, 202358 min

Ricky O'Donnell on Lakers' options in the draft, chances at trading for Alex Caruso

Anthony welcomes friend of the show Ricky O'Donnell back to talk the draft, which is somehow only a couple weeks away. He likes the Lakers' chances at landing an impact player at 17 or, depending on the route they go in, turning that asset into a player who can really help now (and has helped before). They also start with a conversation about the value of picks as the league heads into uncharted territory with this new CBA. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https...

Jun 09, 202341 min

Aaron explains how the whole Chris Paul thing went down

Anthony still has questions about Chris Paul so he bounces all his theories off a particularly patient Aaron, who offers up everything he knows and can share. They discuss how it all went down, what they think it all means, and whether Paul makes sense for the Lakers (he does). Then, they discuss LIV Golf (sure!) some finals stuff, and just take our word for it -- you're going to want to stick around for the post-show discussion. Trust us. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practi...

Jun 09, 20231 hr 21 min

Mirjam Swanson on what LIV Tour's success means for the NBA, other leagues

Anthony welcomes Mirjam Swanson back for her second appearance, thus making her a friend of the show. They discuss LIV Golf's success and what it inevitably means for the NBA and other leagues. Then, he can't help but wonder if the Clippers are seriously going to run that core back after yet another season ended it disappointment. The conversation comes full circle as the two wonder what the response or coverage would even look like to Saudi money making its way to the NBA. To learn more about l...

Jun 08, 202341 min

Chris Paul actually makes a ton of sense for the Lakers

Anthony feels gross saying it. He might not sleep after recording this thing. But....... *deep sigh* Chris Paul, if available as a minimum or even exception signing, makes a lot of sense for the Lakers. 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 08, 202324 min

Sabreena Merchant survives Anthony's curse, proves she's tougher than Pete

Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic joins the show despite Anthony testing to see the strength of his cursing skills. After marveling at her toughness, the two look back on this Lakers season, ahead to the offseason, and wonder how the Lakers should approach maximizing Austin Reaves. They sprinkle in some LeBron talk and then discuss the Sparks and the WNBA in general. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ...

Jun 07, 20231 hr 7 min

What the Lakers can learn from Erik Spoelstra's success

Anthony watched last night and couldn't help but wonder how, if the Lakers just made adjustments more quickly than they typically did, they could've at least extended the series. A lot went into getting swept, but the difference between their rookie head coach and the best coach in the NBA is stark. 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 05, 202329 min

Howard Beck and Anthony basically disagree for 40 minutes straight

Anthony and Howard Beck usually are pretty agreeable but today they may as well have launched a blood feud as they discuss these finals, and the NBA's continued attempted at legislating parity. This was a fun one. (and in all seriousness Beck is the best) 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 02, 202352 min

Jake Fischer on the Lakers' latest free agency, trade rumors

Jake Fischer rejoins the show to outline the Lakers' offseason as it stands right now. What's the latest he's hearing on D'Angelo Russell? Could Austin Reaves take a shorter deal to hit the open market sooner? Could Rui Hachimura do the same? How is the trade market looking heading into the NBA Draft? 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 01, 202326 min

Adam Mares previews Heat-Nuggets; Finally admits he was wrong about something

The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat are mere hours from tipping off in the NBA Finals. For this occasion, I brought on an old friend to preview the series, discuss what's at stake, and, most importantly, admit he was wrong about something however many years ago. 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 01, 202343 min

Looking at big NBA moves through a "Succession" prism

The guys continue their conversation about Bob Myers stepping down, then segue over to previewing Heat-Nuggets, and finish with a conversation about the recently ended "Succession." 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

May 31, 202341 min

How Bob Myers stepping down impacts the Lakers

Pretty huge news dropped today as we found out Bob Myers would be stepping down from his position with the Golden State Warriors. Anthony and Aaron break down that decision and the potentially wide-ranging ramifications we might see come from it. 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

May 31, 202342 min

Stop bringing up Kyrie Irving; It's not happening -- Lowdown

Anthony discusses Celtics-Heat game seven and how nervous he was heading in. Then, he segues over to Lakers stuff where, for some reason, Kyrie's name just keeps coming up. So he explains why that needs to stop, and then opens up the mailbag to cover topics you want. 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

May 30, 202343 min

Are ESPN and TNT failing the NBA?

What does a league partner owe its league? That's the main question as Anthony and Aaron discuss NBA coverage at the top levels and biggest platforms. 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

May 26, 202350 min

More on Austin Reaves; Latest on Rui Hachimura, D'Angelo Russell... Will everyone be back?

The guys wrap up their Austin Reaves discussion, then segue over to Rui Hachimura and D'Angelo Russell. What the Lakers can do this summer will have a lot to do with those guys' markets. 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

May 26, 202339 min

The NBA is FINALLY addressing flopping; Aaron empathically predicts Austin Reaves' future

Reports surfaced yesterday that the league is finally going to address flopping. The guys debate whether they'll follow through on it and if this will be effective after agreeing it's become a problem. They then start a conversation about Austin Reaves' future with the Lakers. 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

May 26, 202347 min

Anthony and Harrison have the definitive Anthony Davis conversation

After 24 hours or so of nauseating conversations about the Lakers big man, Anthony and Harrison decided they needed to end this right here and now. Anthony Davis can certainly be frustrating. He can also be exhilarating. The guys discuss the season (and postseason) they watched, and tried to figure out why discussions about him get so stupid at times. You're also going to want to stick around for the very end, as this set of outtakes is a particularly perfect look at Anthony away from the camera...

May 25, 202353 min

Will Austin Reaves be a Laker next year? -- Lowdown

Anthony takes a close look at Austin Reaves' market, why teams would be interested, the Lakers' approach to this offseason with him and his options as he tries to maximize his earning potential. 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

May 25, 202331 min

Jorge Sedano on LeBron James mentioning retirement

Anthony welcomes Jorge Sedano of ESPN back into The Lounge to discuss LeBron James considering his basketball mortality. There are a few scenarios here Anthony has his eye on so the guys discuss the likelihood of each. 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

May 24, 202345 min

Rob Pelinka says Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura are here to stay -- Lowdown

Anthony reacts to the Lakers' exit interviews, much of which sounded great to him. Rob Pelinka is focused on continuity. Sweet. Austin Reaves wants to be back. Hell yeah. He even relays what he's heard about the likelihood of all of that coming to be. 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

May 24, 202326 min

Anthony and Raj react to ... LeBron James floating retirement wtf?

After further discussing last night's loss and the season in its entirety, Anthony and Raj react live on the air to LeBron's quotes regarding his future and the reporting that came right afterward. What does it all mean? 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

May 23, 202351 min

Anthony and Raj react to the Lakers' season ending

The Lakers lost yet another winnable game to the Nuggets, this time ending their season. There's a lot to unpack here. 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

May 23, 202352 min

Is LeBron James really considering retirement, or is he applying pressure on the offseason? -- Lowdown

Anthony recaps the game and the series as it played out, then he dives headfirst into what LeBron meant with his quotes after the game and the reports that followed. We can never just have a normal night, can we? 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

May 23, 202341 min

Raj Chipalu helps preview game three; Will Darvin Ham bench D'Angelo Russell?

Well, season is officially on the line. How Darvin Ham handles this is going to be fascinating to watch. Anthony and Raj dissect what they've seen to this point, debate whether Ham will bench D'Angelo Russell, and laugh at the Celtics. 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

May 22, 20231 hr 15 min

Will Darvin Ham bring D'Angelo Russell off the bench with the Lakers' season on the line? -- Lowdown

The Lakers find themselves with zero margin for error. Anthony details the situation, previews the game tonight, and gives his thoughts on why he sees this series extending beyond this evening. He also offers up the latest intel on Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, D'Angelo Russell and Chris Paul. 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

May 22, 202335 min

Lakers fall to 0-3 in the series; season is now on the brink

Fans correctly pointed out we should face the music even after a tough loss so Anthony recorded a quick reaction pot to that game. So here we are. 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

May 21, 202330 min
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