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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

Why Tyronn Lue is the right coach for the LeBron James AND the young Lakers

As our musical chairs of May continue, Harrison Faigen is joined by Alex Regla of Silver Screen and Roll to talk about Tyronn Lue, and why his hiring is good for the Lakers in general, and not just LeBron James. Alex had an interesting take on why, and then he and Harrison talked about the Lakers young guys, and Alex's upcoming series for SS&R about what each of them need to work on individually over the summer if they want to continue to maximize their potential as players. Some of the deve...

May 06, 201943 min

Not Quite 36 Questions to Fall in Lakers Love

In this mega-crossover event on the Silver Screen & Roll Podcast network, Christian Rivas of "Can You Dig It" and Sasha Ashall (a.k.a. The Machine) of "I Love Basketball" do that weird exercise that Buzzfeed and the New York Times were obsessed with for a while where two strangers ask each other 36 personal questions and by the end of it they should be in love. The two now-friends (spoilers!) play a Lakers-themed version of nowhere near 36 questions with the end goal of becoming linked throu...

May 03, 201945 min

How does the rest of the NBA view Rob Pelinka and the rest of the Lakers?

On today’s show, Harrison and Alex talked about where the Lakers are at now, how they got here, and the questions facing the organization moving forward. How does the league perceive the team? In the wake of mixed reporting on their perception, it’s a key question that will be answered to some degree this summer. Also, Harrison and Alex are in agreement that Tyronn Lue has the best basketball case for being named the team’s next head coach, but also discussed an interesting theory from Alex on o...

May 01, 201940 min

How long can LeBron James stay patient with the Lakers?

LeBron James says there is no beef between him and Lakers management, but will that last if they strike out in free agency this summer? Christian Rivas and Sabreena Merchant talk through it in our first crossover 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

Apr 29, 201942 min

The 30 podcast: Are the Lakers going to settle for Boogie Cousins, Kurt and Linda Rambis being a part of the coaching search, plus Monty Williams or Tyronn Lue? with Sportsnet 650's Marcus Fitzgerald

In this episode, Jas is joined by Sportsnet 650's Marcus Fitzgerald. To kick things off, the guys talk about the Lakers front office situation and the recent report that Magic Johnson was accidentally cc'd on emails between owner Jeanie Buss and GM Rob Pelinka, as if they have never used the internet before. With an NBA executive saying the Lakers or Knicks will get Boogie Cousins as a consolation prize, Marcus and Jas discuss if taking on the injured big man on a short term deal makes sense for...

Apr 26, 201932 min

Can You Dig It? Ep. 24: Would LeBron James consider leaving Los Angeles?

This Lakers team isn't the one LeBron James signed with last summer. Would he consider leaving Los Angeles? If so, what a trade package for him look like? 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

Apr 25, 201942 min

Show Tiempo: Lakers breakdown with The Big Lead's Ryan Phillips

This week Alex is joined by Senior writer for the Big Lead, Ryan Phillips. Phillips covers the Lakers/NBA and is a diehard Lakers fan. They talk about their initial excitement in the summer of 2018 when LeBron James signed with Los Angeles and what went wrong this season. Alex asks Ryan why the Lakers seem to be operating in reverse. Why are the Lakers looking for a head coach without replacing Magic Johnson and uncertainty around the future of GM Rob Pelinka? Then Ryan tells Alex who the best h...

Apr 24, 201925 min

Lake Show: Has Magic Johnson been the Lakers shadow executive all along?

Right as Harrison and Anthony were finishing up with their recording, news dropped via TMZ of the lawsuit against Luke Walton. There is not nearly enough information out there on the subject, but we wanted to address it as best we could. From there, we segue awkwardly to the latest on the Lakers front office, coaching search 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/p...

Apr 23, 201950 min

I Love Basketball: Entering The Lakers Postseason Dreamscape

In this episode of “I Love Basketball”, Sabreena and Sasha go through the latest Lakers news, including the surprisingly deliberate search for a new head coach and the theoretical ‘shadow executive’ who may be swooping in to save the franchise. Then, inspired by the first round of the NBA playoffs, they engage in a thought experiment by imagining an alternate timeline in which the Lakers qualified for the postseason this year. They discuss what that would mean for the team’s young players, how t...

Apr 22, 201938 min

The 30 podcast: Rumors that some of Kawhi Leonard's teammates in Toronto believe he is heading to L.A., the 2019 NBA free agency class and who will be running the Lakers next season? with guest Harrison Faigen

In this episode, Jas is joined by Silver Screen and Roll's Harrison Faigen. With rumors that some of Kawhi Leonard's Raptors teammates believe the NBA superstar is leaving for Los Angeles this offseason, the guys breakdown whether that means Leonard will be joining the Lakers or Clippers. Following that Harrison and Jas look at the loaded NBA free agency class and which of the superstars could end up in the purple and gold next season. Another topic covered in this episode is how the Lakers have...

Apr 19, 201941 min

Can You Dig It? Ep. 24: Who's going to step up and lead the Lakers?

It's been a week since Magic Johnson's resignation and the Lakers don't have his replacement lined up. What's the hold 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

Apr 18, 201947 min

Show Tiempo Lakers Awards Show

Are Lakers fans ready to ride or die with Rob Pelinka? If Pelinka is making important decisions (like hiring a Head Coach) does that mean his job is safe for the foreseeable future? Should it? The guys also finish the episode with the first ever Show Tiempo Lakers Awards Show. Find out the best categories and who takes home the silverware in year number one. SUBSCRIBE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...

Apr 17, 201933 min

Lake Show: Lakers fans are really going to be stuck with Kurt Rambis and Rob Pelinka, aren't they?

The Lakers still haven't made any formal announcement on... anything. So Harrison and Anthony discuss some of the stuff they're hearing and what it might mean. Hope you guys like Rambii. 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

Apr 16, 201949 min

I Love Basketball: Rest in Peace Luke Walton's Lakers Tenure

In the latest episode of “I Love Basketball”, Sasha and Sabreena find it very hard to say goodbye to the 2018-19 Los Angeles Lakers after a spirited end to the regular season spurred by the South Bay squad. They do, however, have no trouble bidding farewell to Magic Johnson and Luke Walton as they discuss the latest front-office shakeup in Los Angeles. With the head coaching job now available, they go through the names being rumored for the position, including Ty Lue, Monty Williams, and Juwan H...

Apr 15, 201936 min

The 30 podcast: The wild week in Laker land, Rob Pelinka might get an increase role, LeBron wants to bring the Lakers back to championship and keep the player or let him walk, with guest Alex Regla

In this episode of The 30 podcast, Jas is joined by Silver Screen and Roll Writer, Alex Regla. WIth it is being one of the wildest weeks in recent Laker history, Alex and Jas touch on Magic Johnson's shocking resignation. Following that, they breakdown the recent reports that other NBA executives and player agents find Rob Pelinka difficult to deal with. Despite this, the Lakers might be increasing his role with the organization. Following that, Alex and Jas dissect LeBron James' recent comments...

Apr 12, 201931 min

Can You Dig It? Ep. 23: What's next for Rob Pelinka and Luke Walton?

The Lakers have already started making changes to their staff. Are Luke Walton and Rob Pelinka next? We discuss that and more on today's 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

Apr 11, 20191 hr 14 min

Show Tiempo: Magic Johnson steps down as Lakers president

Magic Johnson changed everything with a single press conference before the final game of the season. What does his resignation mean for the futures of Luke Walton, Rob Pelinka and LeBron James? Do you trust the Lakers to be able to fix the franchise in time to land an impactful free agent this summer? Jordan Carruth and Alex Padilla react to the latest with the Lakers every Tuesday. Subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data ...

Apr 10, 201933 min

Lake Show: LeBron James season in review; will Luke Walton actually get fired?

Harrison and Anthony start by talking about how cheap the Phoenix Suns are, then turn their attention to Jemerrio Jones. He's good. They also discuss what it was like to cover a season of LeBron James. Finally, they give reasons for optimism moving forward. 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.co...

Apr 09, 201944 min

I Love Basketball: The Bald Eagle Soars Once Again

On this episode of “I Love Basketball”, Sabreena and Sasha recap a delightful week in the Lakerland, as the team won twice and disrupted the playoff seeding of the LA Clippers. They dive deep into LeBron James’ recent sit down with Allie Clifton and how LeBron came to terms with his injury and his inability to lift up the Lakers this year, before expressing some optimism for James’ return in 2019-20. They then discuss the dynamic duo of newly-minted starters Alex Caruso and Jemerrio Jones, and h...

Apr 08, 201939 min

The 30 podcast: Juwan Howard being the betting favorite to takeover as Lakers coach, what Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka have to do this summer and LeBron, Inc: The making of a billion dollar athlete, with ESPN's Brian Windhorst

In this episode, Jas is joined by ESPN Senior Writer and NBA Reporter, Brian Windhorst. They start things off by discussing Windhorst's new book, "LeBron Inc,: The making of a Billion-dollar Athlete" WIndhorst shares some great stories from years past about how LeBron James became a business mogul. Following that, they touch on Juwan Howard being the betting favorite at a few sports books and if there is any chance he ends up coaching the Lakers. The guys then talk about what Magic Johnson and R...

Apr 04, 201948 min

Show Tiempo: Keep losing, Lakers

Jordan and Alex approve of the Lakers loss in Oklahoma City. How would you try to accomplish a 20-20-20 game? The guys also discuss the latest numbers from Tankathon and why the Lakers must lose every game on their schedule. Also, will Juwan Howard be the Lakers Head Coach 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 about your ad choices. Vi...

Apr 03, 201938 min

Lake Show: LeBron's fart noise analysis of Lakers experiment is everything

LeBron was super honest about his assessment of surrounding him with playmakers, but as always, it's not quite that simple. Anthony and Harrison discuss that, Rajon Rondo wanting back, Space Jam 2 headlines 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 https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 02, 201944 min

I Love Basketball: Who's Your Daddy? (It's Lebron)

Sasha and Sabreena chat about the context of the end of Lebron’s first season with the Lakers, and are mostly excited and hopeful for the future. Former South Bay Laker Jemerrio Jones makes his debut appearance on Kiddie’s Korner, as the gals talk about what his brand new contract with the Lakers could signal for summer trades and team building. They forgot to mention that Josh Hart, Ivica Zubac, and Larry Nance Jr. got steaks together this week while the Cavaliers were in town, but they thought...

Apr 01, 201937 min

The 30 podcast: LeBron's camp reportedly not happy with Luke Walton and how have the South Bay Lakers guys looked in the NBA with guest Alex Regla

In this episode, Jas is joined by SSR writer, Alex Regla. They kick things off by discussing The Athletic's Bill Oram and Tania Ganguli of the L.A. Times reports about Magic Johnson as well as LeBron's camp not being happy with head coach Luke Walton. Then, Alex and Jas get into the negative culture surrounding the Lakers and finish things up by touching on which of the G League guys may have a future with the big club next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Mar 29, 201932 min

Can You Dig It? Ep. 22: Is Luke Walton down to his last days with the Lakers?

Ali Behpoornia of South Bay Laker Film Room joins the show to talk about Luke Walton's tenure with the Lakers and the hidden gems on the affiliate team. 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

Mar 28, 201934 min

Show Tiempo: Lakers Pop Quiz

Updates from Tankathon.com, a Lakers Pop Quiz and casting Space Jam 2. The latest episode from Show Tiempo has it all. Jordan Carruth and Alex Padilla explain what the Lakers latest victories mean for the NBA draft lottery. Jordan quizzes Alex and the Lakers record this season based on different scenarios. Alex saves his Space Jam 2 cast for the end of the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...

Mar 27, 201946 min

Lake Show: Why Jason Kidd would be a poor choice as head coach of the Lakers

Harrison and Anthony try to figure out what might be going on with all these weird Jason Kidd leaks. At one point he was a strong candidate and then... He wasn't. They also get into the Lonzo Ball story, which they both find to be really sad more than anything. Finally, they end on some of your questions. 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...

Mar 26, 20191 hr 4 min

I Love Basketball: One podcast, two generations of Dad Lebron

Sasha and Sabreena get into the big news in Laker land: Lonzo Ball and the drama surrounding Big Baller Brand. They go deep into ESPN’s expose on the trouble BBB finds itself in, and how Lonzo can hopefully move past this difficult situation. They then go into speculation season about 2019 free agency, both for coaches and superstars linked to Los Angeles this summer, before exploring the relationship LeBron James has with young stars around the league, including former Laker D’Angelo Russell. F...

Mar 25, 201935 min

The 30 podcast: Jerry West's comments compared with Magic Johnson's, Jeanie Buss' leadership and Luke Walton's future with guest, ESPN's Jorge Sedano

In this episode of the The 30, Jas is joined by ESPN's Jorge Sedano. The guys break down the video that surfaced on Twitter (via @pickuphoop) comparing Jerry West's comments on Stephen A. Smith's show with soundbites from Magic Johnson over the last year and how both men had such different outlooks for building a winning team. Following that, they discuss Jeanie Buss' leadership style since taking over the franchise and touch on Luke Walton's future as Lakers head coach. Learn more about your ad...

Mar 22, 201923 min

Can You Dig It? Ep. 21: Who should the Lakers retain in free agency?

Before the Lakers go out and do star searching, they have to decide what they're going to do with the impending free agents on 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

Mar 21, 201959 min
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