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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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LeBron James will reportedly be running the point for the Lakers next season, Avery Bradley joins the Lake Show, Frank Vogel's tight leash and what happens in the stacked Western Conference with Marcus Fitzgerald

In this episode, Jas is joined by Sportsnet 650's Marcus Fitzgerald. To kick things off, the guys discuss the domino effect Kawhi Leonard had on the Lakers filling out their roster, with the latest addition being 3 and D guard Avery Bradley. With the Lakers reportedly running LeBron James at the point guard spot, Marcus and Jas share their thoughts on who else should start for the Lakers and how the coaching staff should set its rotations next season. Is Kyle Kuzma better suited to come off the ...

Jul 09, 201941 min

Kawhi Leonard reaction, Lakers go to plan B(oogie)

Anthony, Christian and Harrison responded to the fallout from Kawhi Leonard signing with the Clippers and the Lakers filling out the roster with him no longer in their plans. 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 08, 201959 min

I Love Basketball: A Podcast Definitely Not About Kawhi

On this week's episode of "I Love Basketball" — now coming on Fridays instead of Mondays — Sasha and Sabreena talk about everything but Kawhi's dramatically undramatic free agency saga. Sasha gushes about the Jared Dudley signing, while Sabreena is impressed by the approach to team-building from a front office that needs to prove itself. Sabreena has been paying attention to Sacramento Summer League, and she likes what she sees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Jul 05, 201935 min

What will happen if the Lakers miss out on Kawhi Leonard?

The Lakers are reportedly still in the running for Kawhi Leonard, but they're going to have to have a hard time filling out their roster if they don't get a commitment from him. Who's still available that will move the needle for Los Angeles, if anyone? 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/ad...

Jul 04, 201953 min

Can the Lakers front office check all of Kawhi's boxes?

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the latest with Kawhi Leonard, the Lakers signing Jared Dudley and how to pitch Kawhi if you're Rob Pelinka. 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 03, 201931 min

Lakers still waiting on Kawhi Leonard; reaction based on each scenario

Anthony and Harrison start by reacting to each of the likeliest scenarios with Kawhi Leonard. Then, they discuss on a larger scale how they see all this playing out. 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, 201949 min

Recapping a wild opening day of NBA free agency: The Lakers are still very much in the hunt for Kawhi Leonard, who can Rob Pelinka sign if the team gets or misses out on Leonard to fill out the roster, plus more with Harrison Faigen

In this episode, Harrison Faigen and Jas Kang breakdown the opening day of NBA free agency. The biggest news is that Kawhi Leonard still has not made a decision and the Lakers are reportedly still very much in the mix. The guys get into if waiting for Kawhi is the best way to go and if the team did itself a disservice by missing out on most of the other available names. If Rob Pelinka is able to get Kawhi signed, or he strikes out with The Finals MVP, who can the Lakers bring in to fill out thei...

Jul 01, 201946 min

The Lakers clear enough cap space to sign a max player, Kawhi is rumored to meet with the Lakers, could Klay be in the purple and gold? and more with Anthony Irwin

In this episode, Anthony and Jas kick things off by discussing the Lakers shipping Moe Wagner, Isaac Bonga and Jemerrio Jones to the Wizards, clearing up enough cap space to sign another max-level free agent and how this provides some level of vindication for Rob Pelinka, although the job is not done yet. With the move, the rumors are pouring in. Kawhi Leonard will reportedly meet with the Lakers once free agency kicks and if the Warriors don't offer Klay Thompson the max, he will apparently mee...

Jun 28, 201943 min

6/26: Marc Stein on Lakers, NBA Free Agency

Marc Stein of the New York Times hopped on with Anthony and Harrison to preview free agency. Why is it that we feel so in the dark on what the top free agents might do? Who is most likely to sign with the Lakers? Has the organization's perception changed at all since Magic stepped down? All that and more. After the interview, Anthony and Harrison react to what they just heard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...

Jun 26, 201951 min

Should D'Angelo Russell be the Lakers "top target" in free agency?

Alex and Alex talk about the Lakers acquistion of Anthony Davis. What the Lakers gave up for AD. They also talk about the report that D'Angelo Russell is the Lakers top target in free agency. And the latest with Kawhi Leonard. 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 26, 201953 min

Which non-max free agents should the Lakers target?

The Lakers may or may not have max cap room. Either way, they may pursue depth over another star free agent. Jacob Rude and Harrison Faigen looked at some options for role players, and talked about what the team should be looking for from any players they do 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.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastc...

Jun 25, 201956 min

D'Angelo Russell: Future-Future-Former-Future Laker

On this episode of I Love Basketball, Sasha left her microphone in Los Angeles when she traveled up the coast to make fun of sad Warriors fans this weekend, so the quality is horrifically subpar. Sasha also has a coughing fit midway through, for which she can only throw herself prostrate in front of you and beg for forgiveness. Please accept this token of gratitude in the form of a hot tip that if you can get past the first ten minutes of this sh*tshow, you’re actually gonna hear some halfway de...

Jun 24, 201932 min

Will the Lakers be able to get a max cap space slot after the Pelicans trade the No. 4 pick to the Hawks? Should the Lakers choose depth over another superstar and a breakdown of the Talen Horton-Tucker pick with Jacob Rude

In this episode, Jas is joined by Jacob Rude. The big news from the NBA Draft was that the Lakers picked Virginia forward, De'Andre Hunter with the No. 4 pick, which we all thought was going to New Orleans as part of the Anthony Davis trade. But, the Pelicans ended up making a deal with the Atlanta, sending Hunter to the Hawks. With this move, the focus shifts to if the Hawks are willing to absorb the contracts of Isaac Bonga, Jermerrio Jones and Moe Wagner. If they're willing to do play ball, i...

Jun 21, 201959 min

SPECIAL: NBA Bloggers’ Mock Draft Recap

Mike Prada, Ben Epstein and Ricky O’Donnell host a recap of this year’s SB Nation NBA Bloggers’ Mock Draft. In addition to going through the picks that were made and discussing fits of certain prospects on certain teams, the guys also talked with Sabreena Merchant (18:20) about the Lakers’ trade for Anthony Davis and the Clippers’ free agent aspirations. Later, they welcome Joe Mullinax (29:00) to talk about the Grizzlies trading away Mike Conley and why Ja Morant is a perfect fit for Memphis. L...

Jun 19, 20191 hr 9 min

Drink Deep From the Cup of Anthony Davis, Lakers Fans

Draft picks, shmaft shmicks. Harrison of "Lake Show" and Sasha of "I Love Basketball" get hype for the next few years of watching Anthony Davis play basketball with Lebron James on their favorite team. Who cares about the odd first round draft pick in 2025 when the next few years will be so lit? They break down the drafting rights exchanges from the trade deal and come to the conclusion that numbers are indeed stupid and hedonism is truly the way forward. Then news breaks! Mid-recording, a Woj-b...

Jun 19, 201948 min

The Lakers traded for Anthony Davis, but can they sign another star? It's complicated

Our long national nightmare is over, because the Lakers finally traded for Anthony Davis. Joining host Harrison Faigen to break it all down is Jeff Siegel (@jgsiegel) of earlybirdrights.com, and they talked about how much the Lakers gave up, how the timing of the deal probably eliminates the Lakers from being able to sign another max free agent, and why it was still probably the right path for the team to take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more ab...

Jun 16, 201950 min

What happens with Kawhi after the Raptors win the championship and what is holding up the Anthony Davis deal?

In this episode, Alex Regla and Jas Kang breakdown the Raptors championship and what it means for Kawhi Leonard's pending free agency. Does bring a title to Toronto make it less or more likely that he stays in Canada, or does this open the door for the Lakers? The Leonard rumors have been dormant, but with the season officially over, the spotlight will begin to shine on the quiet superstar. Now that the on-court portion of the season is complete, the focus turns to player movement, and there's n...

Jun 14, 201936 min

Is it Anthony Davis or bust for the Lakers?

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the report that says the Lakers are he favorites to land Anthony Davis. The Lakers are also reportedly not favorites to land any other big free agent so it's do or die with Anthony Davis. The Alex's talk about what is too much if there is too much for AD and if they don't land AD who they could draft with the #4 pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https...

Jun 12, 201933 min

Who are the Lakers bidding against for Anthony Davis?

David Griffin reportedly wants to get an Anthony Davis trade done before next week's draft. What does the market look like for Davis in June and how will the Lakers compete? 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 10, 201942 min

Pelicans are listening to offers for Anthony Davis. You got this, Lakers

Harrison and Anthony reunite to discuss a(nother) busy day is Lakerdom, featuring trade rumors, coaching hires, and Kobe Bryant not being interested in, well, anything 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

Jun 05, 201950 min

Will the Lakers actually be able to get an Anthony Davis trade done?

The countdown to the 2019 NBA Draft -- and the unofficial deadline to get an Anthony Davis deal done -- is on for the Lakers. Harrison Faigen and Jacob Rude sat down to debate if the team could get a deal done, and Jacob had a really hot take on why they maybe shouldn't want to. Then, they discussed a potential Bradley Beal deal, options for the No. 4 pick in the draft, and the latest on Josh Hart and Kyle Kuzma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more ...

May 31, 201955 min

Lakers Exceptionalism, You're Our Only Hope

Christian is tired of this game the Lakers are playing, and Sasha is here to help. She tries to bring hope to a world-weary Christian on the back of a scathing and highly detailed report from Baxter Holmes of ESPN, which contained itemized receipts of all the nastiness and betrayal within the Lakers organization. It is truly winter in Lakerland, when we must subsist on scuttlebutt alone, but Sasha and Christian dream of spring, when Lebron James (and hopefully another superstar) will don the pur...

May 29, 201945 min

Free agency backup plans for the Lakers, and which star are they most likely to get?

The Lakers may not get a star in free agency, and in that case they have to have backup plans ready. Sabreena Merchant and Harrison Faigen took your questions on that topic, as well as what the Lakers should do with Brandon Ingram, which star they're most likely to get, whether they should draft Darius Garland and much 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-pol...

May 27, 201950 min

The 30 podcast: LeBron putting on his recruiter cap, how Kyrie fits with the King, trade or keep the No. 4 pick and more with Harrison Faigen

In this episode, Jas is joined by Silver Screen and Roll's Harrison Faigen. With ESPN's and longtime LeBron insider Brian Windhorst saying the King has put on his recruiter cap and reached out to Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler, Harrison and Jas breakdown if the Lakers have a realistic change at landing either of the All-Stars. Windhorst also stated that Kyrie Irving is considering the Lakers has an option heading into free agency. The guys discuss how the former teammates could co-exist in Los Angl...

May 24, 201939 min

Whoa Whoa Whoa It's Magic And, You Know, Coach Vogel Too

After Sasha of "I Love Basketball" embarrasses herself by talking about how she would fight a cat, she and Anthony Irwin of the "Lakeshow" pick apart the Magic Johnson "First Take" appearance quote by quote, starting with his ridiculous stipulations for taking the President of Basketball Operations job. Then Frank Vogel gets his time in the sun as they break down his first press conference as the head coach of our Los Angeles Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

May 22, 20191 hr 1 min

The 30 podcast: What do with the fourth pick, does Anthony Davis have any reason to stay in New Orleans, Kawhi or Kyrie, plus which Lakers are most like certain Game of Thrones characters with Sasha Ashall

In this episode of The 30, Jas is joined by Sasha Ashall. They kick things off by discussing which players they would like the Lakers to take with No. 4 pick in the draft. Following that, Sasha and Jas look at the possibility that Anthony Davis would stay in New Orleans to play with Zion Williamson. With Davis' potential free agency coming up next year, Sasha and Jas get into if NBA players owe the teams they play for loyalty, or if they should simply do what is best for themselves. After that, ...

May 17, 201947 min

5/15: Lakers shock the world, land No. 4 pick

Anthony and Jacob team up again to enjoy one of the few wins the Lakers have gotten recently. They talk about the lottery, the pick, what their options are and plenty 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

May 15, 201938 min

Frank Vogel and Jason Kidd are here, and apparently Kurt Rambis was the real shadow executive all along

Frank Vogel and Jason Kidd were hired by the Lakers over the weekend, and Kurt Rambis was reportedly the one pushing for them. What does that mean for the Lakers? Harrison and Sabreena discussed that, as well as if they think Kidd's player development resume and mentorship with Lonzo Ball and as real as they've been sold. They also talked about Vogel's mixed resume as a coach, what he brings to the table, the draft lottery, and the Lakers other hire over the weekend. Learn more about your ad cho...

May 13, 201941 min

5/10 -- Lakers suffer latest embarrassment in failing to hire Ty Lue, so what's next?

The Lakers have put us through the latest stretch of awkward reports, so Anthony and Jacob catch you up and then look ahead to where solutions might start to come from 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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 201942 min

The Magic of "The Shop" and Kawhi Oh My

Alex Padilla of "Show Tiempo" and Sasha of "I Love Basketball" meet for the very first time... on the air! They marvel at Kawhi's playoff performance thus far and wistfully hope that he dons a Lakers uniform next season. Not to mention this flaming hot new episode of "The Shop" where Lebron and Lonzo talk about their real time reactions to Magic's resignation as President of Basketball Operations. The podcasters of Silver Screen and Roll are making a lot of new friends this May. Learn more about...

May 08, 201932 min
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