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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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Can U Dig It: Lakers head into All-Star break with massive road win

In closing out an exciting and exhausting first half of the season, the Lakers traveled to Denver on Wednesday and came away with a memorable 120-116 win on the backs of a LeBron James triple-double and Anthony Davis clutch three-pointers late. Jacob is joined by guest Honi Ahmadian of Lakers Outsiders to discuss the win,. The pair talk about how the Lakers were able to limit Nikola Jokic, one of the league's best players in clutch situations, during the fourth quarter and overtime while singing...

Feb 13, 202044 min

Talk-O Tuesday: It's time for Kyle Kuzma to step up

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the need for Kyle Kuzma to play at a high level consistently. Plus their fear of Alex Caruso getting benched for the playoffs. And a quick preview of the Lakers match up vs the Nuggets. 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

Feb 12, 202027 min

Playoff Rondo activated against the Suns

Host Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) was joined by Silver Screen and Roll Video Analyst Ali Behpoornia (@ali_behpoornia) to discuss Rajon Rondo, Kyle Kuzma and the Lakers bench going off against the Suns, Darren Collison choosing to stay retired, the best buyout candidates for the team 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 choic...

Feb 11, 202026 min

The 30: The Lakers beat the Warriors, how the bench depth looks post trade deadline and what happens in a playoff series between the Lakers and Clippers? with SB Nation's Sabreena Merchant

In this episode, Jas is joined by Sabreena Merchant of SB Nation. To kick things off, they discuss the Lakers win over the Warriors and how important it is to get consistent production from the bench. Following that, they get into the Lakers bench depth and how it looks after a quiet trade deadline for the team. Then, Sabreena and Jas talk about how the Lakers stack up against the Clippers, who acquired Marcus Morris from the Knicks at the deadline. They discuss the difference in depth between t...

Feb 09, 202037 min

What's next for the Lakers after a quiet trade deadline?

For the first time since 2016, the Lakers didn't make a move before the NBA trade deadline. Sabreena and Christian talk about why that happened, and what's next for the team as they try and improve their depth. 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

Feb 06, 202032 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Lakers beat the Spurs 129-102

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla react to the Lakers 129-102 victory over the Spurs. They talk about LeBron James monster 4th quarter. Plus the Rockets make a huge trade while they record. They talk about how that might affect if Kyle Kuzma gets traded. 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/adchoic...

Feb 05, 202029 min

Can the Lakers actually make a trade right now?

The Lakers are reportedly looking at the possibility of moving Kyle Kuzma, but can they actually complete a deal? Host Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) was joined by his internet stepfather, "Coach" Pete Zayas of The Athletic, Spectrum SportsNet and Locked on Lakers (@LakerFilmRoom) to discuss the latest reports, and have a wide-ranging conversation on all the human factors that may (completely understandably) limit the Lakers at the deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Feb 04, 202030 min

I Love Basketball: Celebrating Kobe Bryant

Sabreena is joined by Jacob Rude to celebrate Kobe Bryant by reliving some of his greatest moments. With the All-Star Game being redesigned to honor Kobe, Sabreena and Jacob go through their best Kobe All-Star memories. And with the Lakers finally getting back on the court to play Portland, they reminisce on how Kobe seemed to particularly enjoy beating the Blazers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi...

Jan 31, 202042 min

It's okay to grieve however you need to

Hosts Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) and Alex Regla (@AlexmRegla) spent the majority of this week’s show discussing TNT’s special on Kobe Bryant, and give their thoughts on the personal stories shared by the likes of Jerry West and Shaquille O’Neal, and the positive message they were able to send with their open grief. They also talked about what limited signs we've gotten about how the team is processing this, and reminisced about Alex's favorite Kobe memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Jan 29, 202031 min

Mamba Out

Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) and Christian Rivas (@RadRivas) hopped on for an emergency podcast reacting to the tragic news of Kobe Bryant's death in a helicopter crash that killed him, his daughter Gianna and seven others. Harrison and Christian reminisced about Kobe's legacy, what he meant to them and a whole lot 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 L...

Jan 27, 202042 min

The 30: LeBron passes Kobe for third on the NBA all-time scoring list, the Lakers get blown out in Philly and what does Rob Pelinka need to do to round the roster? with Alex Regia

In this episode, Jas is joined by Alex Regla. To kick things off, the guys discuss LeBron James passing Laker great Kobe Bryan for third on the NBA's all-time leading scorers list. Alex and Jas discuss how LeBron's greatness gets overlooked because we are spoiled to have seen him dominate the league for so many years and how we should appreciate getting to watch him on a regular basis. Following that, the guys breakdown the Lakers ugly loss to the Sixers in Philly. The game highlighted some weak...

Jan 26, 202036 min

I Love Basketball: All-Star Weekend will be draped in purple and gold

Sabreena and Jas Kang of The 30 discuss the three All-Star tickets that the Lakers booked on Thursday: LeBron James as a captain, Anthony Davis as a starter (and presumed no. 1 pick in the player draft), and Frank Vogel and the coaching staff as coaches for Team LeBron. They also go through the team's win over the Brooklyn Nets, and how Vogel proved worthy of being the West's All-Star representative with his defensive adjustments in the victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Jan 24, 202035 min

Can You Dig It?: What can the Lakers improve upon in the second half of the season?

We're a little past the halfway point of the regular season, and Christian and Jacob look ahead to what the second half of the season needs to look like for the Lakers if they want to be clear-cut title favorites by the end of April. 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

Jan 23, 202051 min

The 30: The Lakers beat the Rockets without Anthony Davis, the Lakers team chemistry and possible trade targets with the deadline looming. With Sportsnet650's Marcus Fitzgerald

In this episode, Jas is joined by Sportsnet650's Marcus Fitzgerald. To kick things off, they breakdown the Lakers impressive win over the Rockets and the wonderful game plan head coach Frank Vogel implemented to slowdown the potent Houston offense. Following that, Marcus and Jas share their thoughts on the Lakers chemistry and how they seem to genuinely enjoy playing with each other., and how good they have looked without Anthony Davis in the lineup. Then they talk about who gets the credit for ...

Jan 19, 202034 min

I Love Basketball: A Lakers Midseason Check-up

Sabreena is joined by Harrison Faigen to discuss how the Lakers have fared halfway through the year. They go through the team's best wins, worst losses, and most memorable moments before offering predictions for how the second half of the season will go. 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/a...

Jan 17, 202051 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Should the Lakers trade Kyle Kuzma?

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla are back from their Winter break. They talk about the resurgence of Dwight Howard. The opposing fans outrage over the Alex Caruso hype. Plus should the Lakers trade Kyle Kuzma? 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

Jan 15, 202032 min

The 30: Can Kyle Kuzma sustain his production over the last two games? How can the Lakers improve going into the second half of the season and what are the holes in the Lakers game ? with NBA assistant coach Doug Ebehardt

In this episode, Jas is joined by part-time NBA assistant and skills coach, Doug Eberhardt. To kick things off, the guys discuss Kyle Kuzma's performance over the last two games and if it will be sustainable for the rest of the season. Then, they look into if Kuzma will be a long term solution as a third option once LeBron and Anthony Davis are fully healthy. Next, Doug and Jas discuss the lack of a playmaking option behind LeBron and if there is a player available that would be a good fit eithe...

Jan 13, 202034 min

I Love Basketball: Can Kyle Kuzma step up for Anthony Davis?

Alex Regla of Silver Screen & Roll joins to discuss his feature on Talen Horton-Tucker and the challenge of being a rookie on a team loaded with veterans, specifically one that plans to compete for a championship. Sabreena and Alex then discuss how the Lakers could cope with Anthony Davis potentially being out, and if this might be an opportunity for Kyle Kuzma to reassert himself within the team's hierarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more ...

Jan 10, 202040 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Anthony Davis suffers sacral contusion

Alex Padilla and Sabreena Merchant recap the Lakers blowout win vs the Knicks. They talk about the injury to Anthony Davis that is reportedly going to keep him out of the next road trip and maybe longer. Plus they dive into the Kyle Kuzma trade rumors. 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/adc...

Jan 08, 202024 min

The 30: The Lakers get an ugly win against the Pistons, why the Lakers need another playmaker and the Kyle Kuzma dilemma, with Sabreena Merchant

In this episode, Jas is joined by Sports Illustrated and Silver Screen and Roll's Sabreena Merchant. To kick things off, they discuss the Lakers ugly win over the Pistons, the team's big men, Anthony Davis, JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard combining for 19 blocks and why that was the main reason they were able to beat the Pistons, Following that, Sabreena and Jas go over the lack of creators the Lakers have on their bench and the desperate need to add another playmaker to take away playing time fr...

Jan 06, 202032 min

Lake Show: Lakers sweep impressive weekend

Anthony and Harrison take you through the day's top stories, including some further analysis of the Lakers last two impressive wins, then give you a fun interview with our biggest guest ever. We wrap things up by updating everyone on what's going on at the site. 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://podcastchoic...

Dec 31, 201939 min

The 30: The Lakers lose their third straight, LeBron James misses the Nuggets game with an injury and can the Lakers bench bring enough scoring to win a championship? With Ali Behpoornia

In this episode, Jas is joined by Silver Screen and Roll and Laker Film Room's Ali Behpoornia. To kick things off, the guys breakdown the Lakers 128-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets, without LeBron James in the lineup. The King missed the game with a muscle strain in the rib area, and the team looked lost without him. Ali and Jas share their thoughts on how important having a healthy LeBron is for the Lakers, and the difference in team's offensive and defensive efficiency when LeBron isn't on the ...

Dec 23, 201933 min

Can You Dig It?: The Lakers can close 2019 with a few statement wins

The Lakers are down to the last two weeks of their tough December schedule, and they're about to be tested in a way they haven't been tested so far. Jacob and Christian break down the key matchups over the next two weeks and how they think Los Angeles will fare. 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://podcastchoic...

Dec 19, 201944 min

The 30: The Lakers improve 24-3 after sleepwalking to a win against the Hawks. With Sportsnet 650's Marcus Fitzgerald

In this episode, Jas is joined by Sportsnet 650's Marcus Fitzgerald. They kick things off by breaking down the Lakers 101-96 win in Atlanta. The game shouldn't have been as close as it was, but the Lakers have taken care of business against teams that are below .500, improving to 18-0 against teams with a losing record. Following that, Marcus and Jas get into how the Lakers can improve their bench. With a lack of a consistent scoring option available, will Kyle Kuzma finally live up to expectati...

Dec 16, 201937 min

I Love Basketball: Who is the Lakers' MVP through 25 games?

As the Lakers continue to rack up wins, a fun parlor game has become trying to determine the team's MVP. LeBron James leads the offense while Anthony Davis quarterbacks the defense, but which player's total contributions make them more valuable? Sabreena and Honi of Lakers Outsiders discuss each star's performance thus far and try to decide who has been more important to the team's success. Then, with Avery Bradley back from injury, Sabreena and Honi go through the pros and cons of keeping Kenta...

Dec 13, 201935 min

Can You Dig It?: The Lakers are deep, and they could get deeper

In a game with no Rajon Rondo or Kyle Kuzma, the Lakers showed that they're as deep as any team in the NBA, even if there are teams more talented on paper. 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

Dec 12, 201957 min

Talk-O Tuesday: More impressive so far LeBron or AD?

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss who has impressed them the most on the Lakers so far this season. They also ask who has been least impressive and why Dwight Howard has been the biggest surprise of the year. Plus they look ahead to the Lakers daunting December schedule. 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...

Dec 11, 201937 min

Lake Show: Could LeBron James help Kyle Kuzma get back on track?

With some downtime between Lakers games, Harrison and Anthony figured they'd get listeners more involved in the show. They took questions not just from iTunes, but also from Twitter, and y'all were curious about a lot. Then, Anthony gives you two of the best portions of Byron Scott's book you'll probably hear. 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 ...

Dec 10, 201959 min

The 30: Anthony Davis drops 50 on the Timbervolves, the Lakers 21-3 start and is Kyle Kuzma going to meet preseason expectations? with Alex Regla

In this episode, Jas is joined by Silver Screen and Roll's Alex Regla. They kick things off by discussing the Lakers 142-125 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and how Anthony Davis dominated them with a 50-point performance. Alex and Jas breakdown when Davis is at his best offensively and how he can continue to put up the big numbers he has recently. Following that, they get into the Davis/LeBron . James pick-and-roll and how the play has developed into being an unstoppable option for the Lake...

Dec 09, 201939 min

ILYBB: Do the Lakers have a championship-caliber backcourt rotation?

The Lakers seem to have found their guard rotation, but will it be enough come playoff time? Sabreena has Christian on the show to talk about the surprisingly productive seasons Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley put together, the bounce-back season for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and how everyone else has done with their minutes 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/privac...

Dec 06, 201949 min
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