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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

Jason Timpf on Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell... and 'Ahsoka'

Anthony and Jason continue their conversation about the Lakers and, specifically, about their two starting guards. Is there a concern about Austin Reaves getting picked on? Can D'Angelo Russell play well enough to stick around beyond the deadline? What kind of deal would the guys envision if one is to be made? Then, the segue to a galaxy far, far away to discuss this season of "Ahsoka." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Le...

Oct 05, 202335 min

Jason Timpf tries to define the Lakers' identity for this season

Jason Timpf (The Volume) stops by again seeing as last time, he and Anthony were interrupted by the Damian Lillard trade. They start by identifying the identity they believe will optimize the roster and rotation. The Lakers are somewhat unique in that they can adapt to situations rather than force their approach on anyone they face. 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://podcastch...

Oct 05, 202335 min

Funniest moments from NBA's media days (part 2) with Harrison

After having plenty of fun with their favorite moments from the NBA's various media day, Anthony and Harrison turn their attention to the budding rivalry between the Lakers and Nuggets, and also enjoy how nice it was to have such a drama-free day yesterday. 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 03, 202333 min

Funniest moments from NBA's media days (part 1) with Harrison

Anthony and Harrison usually play media day BINGO but as they are talking after it's happened already, the chose instead to laugh at their favorite quotes and moments as teams introduced themselves ahead of the 2023-'24 season. 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 03, 202335 min

Can this season get here already?

Anthony picked up on four themes from media day and all had him feeling pretty great about the season heading in. 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 03, 202330 min

What does the Damian Lillard trade mean for the Lakers?

As with anything that happens in the NBA, the most important question becomes: How does this impact the Lakers? The guys discuss, plus wonder where Jrue Holiday winds up. 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 28, 202332 min

Is Damian Lillard the line in the sand for the player empowerment era?

Damian Lillard didn't get his way. All along, Miami thought they could strong-arm Portland into a lesser deal because of Lillard's preference. It didn't play out that way. Anthony and Aaron discuss whether this signals a cultural shift or if this was just a matter of specific circumstances. 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 28, 202332 min

BREAKING: Damian Lillard to Milwaukee, Anthony and Jason Timpf react live

Anthony and Jason Timpf (The Volume) had a plan to talk about the Lakers. They thought maybe if it came up they'd talk a little about Dame. Boy did that plan get thrown out the window. 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 27, 202344 min

What will be the Lakers' identity this season?

Anthony fights through the elements (his daughter brought back a cold from school) to discuss a topic that legitimately intrigues him and will be revisited throughout the season. 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 25, 202323 min

Wrapping up 'Winning Time' discussion; Is 'Ahsoka' finding its stride?

Anthony finds a link between audiences not really feeling commercialized sports "documentaries" and what's going on at USC. Then, he and Aaron break down episode six of "Ahsoka." 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 21, 202333 min

No, the Lakers won't be in on Buddy Hield

The guys explain why the Lakers will not be in on Buddy Hield now that he has finally been made more available for trade. 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 21, 202330 min

What do teams owe superstars?

Anthony and Aaron react to the latest in the Damian Lillard saga and respond to the ridiculous notion that the Blazers "owe" it to Lillard to send him to Miami no matter the return. 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 21, 202332 min

Is Jarred Vanderbilt over, under, or properly paid?

Anthony and Harrison wrap up their 'Winning Time' discussion, then segue to Jarred Vanderbilt's extension. It mostly makes sense, with a couple notes both this season and moving forward. Also, Anthony explains how he thought he poisoned himself with cucumber water. 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 19, 202338 min

Harrison defends 'Winning Time' to the death

Anthony and Harrison discuss "Winning Time" and where they believe the show went wrong in its second season. Well, Anthony thinks it went kind of wrong. Harrison stans. 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 19, 202337 min

'Winning Time' cancelled after two seasons

Anthony gives his thoughts on 'Winning Time' now that the show is over. Which choices did he take issue with? Can the show be saved? Then, he dives into the mailbag to answer your questions. 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 18, 202333 min

FIBA, Team USA give the Lakers some prime tampering opportunities

In response to yet another disappointment in FIBA play, LeBron is rounding up the gang for one last ride. Anthony's brain immediately jumped to how this will help 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

Sep 14, 202337 min

New load management rules are about appearance rather than real action

Anthony and Aaron take a look at the league's new approach to load management and agree that, frankly, the new rules aren't actually going to do anything to teams that rest players more than they should. 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 14, 202335 min

Parting FIBA thoughts; 'Winning Time' continues unfortunate trend

Anthony gives some parting thoughts on Team USA once again falling flat in FIBA play. Then, he discusses "Winning Time," which, while still entertaining, has made some choices that show how the sausage gets made. He also opens the iTunes mailbag to answer a couple questions. 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 11, 202330 min

The Lakers have a legit shot at a championship this season

Anthony starts by wondering if the Lakers are a top-five team. That actually might be conservative, as he and Aaron explain. 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 08, 202332 min

Can the Lakers get Christian Wood to defend?

Christian Wood hasn't shown an interest in defending consistently. If he wants to save his career, he'll have to rethink that approach. Will he? 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 08, 202329 min

Why has Christian Wood been so polarizing?

Aaron and Anthony break down the various reactions to the Lakers signing Christian Wood. The spectrum of analysis has been pretty wild (which also leads to a brief detour into media analysis), which makes Anthony wonder what is going on. 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 08, 202330 min

Lakers offseason recap; Anthony... is actually happy?

Anthony goes positional group by positional group to analyze a roster that... he actually likes quite a bit? He likes them enough to rank them as a top five group heading into next year. If he's happy, something terrible is about to happen, so let's all just enjoy this. 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 07, 202330 min

BREAKING: Lakers reportedly sign Christian Wood

Anthony returns from vacation to some actual news! The Lakers have a (quite good) backup center! He discusses Christian Wood's strengths, weaknesses, and why he is available at the discounted price the Lakers were able to take advantage of. He also explains his lengthy absence. 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 06, 202328 min

Has "Winning Time" lost its way? Plus, Ahsoka reaction

"Winning Time" has become super watered down and Rosario Dawson isn't a very good Ahsoka. Aaron and Anthony react to a couple shows that they still mostly like but do wish were a bit better. 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 25, 202334 min

Did James Harden and Damian Lillard just end the player empowerment progress?

The NBA has fined James Harden and it's making Anthony think owners have finally drawn their line in the sand that players will not cross as player empowerment has gotten somewhat out of control. 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 25, 202334 min

Lakers announce Kobe's statue unveiling; Let's talk about Kobe

With the Lakers formally announcing when Kobe's statue will be unveiled, Anthony and Aaron reminisce on Bryant, marvel at Vanessa's strength, argue about Kobe v Harden, but mostly just think back on a player and person they dearly miss. 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 25, 202336 min

Jovan Buha on Austin Reaves, Taylor Swift, brick, mortar, and Christian Wood

Jovan Buha (The Athletic) stopped by to discuss a feature he wrote about Austin Reaves. It's fantastic. He and Anthony talk about Reaves' meteoric rise, what drives Reaves, his fit on the Lakers, and where his ceiling might be. They also talk about why Reaves has been so successful from a basketball perspective and finish with a quick discussion about the Lakers' final roster spots. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn ...

Aug 23, 202356 min

What makes Austin Reaves as noticeably impactful as he is?

Anthony explains what makes Austin Reaves so special and why he's confident the stellar play we've seen from him on Team USA is immediately translatable to what the Lakers will need from him this year. He also answers your questions about LeBron James' minutes and the types of players he thinks the Lakers should target when trades become a thing again. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Aug 22, 202335 min

Lakers Schedule Breakdown: It's tough, but manageable

The Lakers' schedules ranks in the top five of toughest in the league as it's laid out right now but does have some stretches that can make up for those difficulties. He finishes with a couple questions from the live audience. 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 18, 202345 min

Anthony explains why there appear to be so many contract grievances around the league

Anthony and Aaron continue talking about James Harden and why everyone finds themselves in the predicament they're in. Anthony says it's exactly what James Harden and Daryl Morey deserve. Also, as a listener is getting ready for their wedding, Anthony and Aaron give some marriage/wedding advice. 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, 202340 min
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