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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

Talk-O Tuesday: LeBron and AD to make preseason debut Wednesday

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about how impressive THT has been the first two pre season games. Frank Vogel says LeBron James and Anthony Davis will make their preseason debut on Wednesday. They also talk about what they want to see the last two preseason games. And why Kyle Kuzma has the most important season of his career this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.co...

Dec 15, 202035 min

Anthony is forced to apologize for doubting Talen Horton-Tucker

On today's episode of the Silver Screen and Roll podcast, Anthony is ambushed and forced to apologize to Talen Horton-Tucker (and his biggest stan) for doubting him in our earlier episode. Then, Harrison and Anthony discuss if there is a place for Thicc Van Exel in the regular rotation, and how the fact that it's even a question shows how unbelievably deep and talented this Lakers team is. To see Harrison's proposed rotation, click here. To see the tool to create your own rotation, click here. L...

Dec 15, 202043 min

Can U Dig It?: Is Talen Horton-Tucker actually this good?

The NBA preseason couldn't have started much better for Talen Horton-Tucker. The question now is: can he keep this up? Jacob and Christian discuss that and more on today's podcast. 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 14, 202037 min

The 30: LeBron speaks out about the Clippers and their trash talking last season, the NBA is preseason is here and how would Trevor Ariza fit with the roster? With Christian Rivas

In this episode, Christian and Jas discuss LeBron James' comments about the Clippers, what Trevor Ariza's role with the Los Angeles Lakers would be, the preseason-opener against the Clippers 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

Dec 11, 202028 min

I Love Basketball: Making sense of a Pau Gasol reunion

With the news that Pau Gasol is still attempting an NBA comeback, Sabreena and Anthony dive into the particulars of a Gasol/Lakers reunion. They talk about how his tenure with the Lakers ended in 2014, what the team's need for a player like Gasol is now, the team's ability to give him a contract under the hard cap, and what the Lakers owe Gasol after all these years. They then move on to their preseason, and what is actually at stake for the Lakers in these three exhibition games. Finally, Sabre...

Dec 10, 202038 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Regular season expectation for the Lakers

Should the Lakers aim to win the 1 seed in the West? Or should they focus on managing their stars in a shortened season after the shortest offseason? Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss on the latest Talk-O Tuesday. 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 08, 202033 min

Lakers, Explained: How much should LeBron load manage?

Co-hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen kicked off today's show by having a little fun with the latest info on the dumpster fire that is the Houston Rockets, and then they got into the latest updates on the NBA's player resting policy, and LeBron James' interesting remarks on whether or not he'll load manage. Finally, they wrapped up the show by getting into the Lakers' signing Quinn Cook, and why they think it might have been a better move than some seem to think. Learn more about your ad ch...

Dec 08, 202044 min

Can U Dig It?: What we can expect from Montrezl Harrell

Christian and Jacob discuss Montrezl Harrell's time with the Clippers, and what he can bring to the 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

Dec 07, 202024 min

The 30: Anthony Davis signs a five-year extension with the Lakers, Kyle Kuzma's future and how will the NBA handle the COVID season. With Christian Rivas

In this episode, Christian and Jas discuss Anthony Davis' five-year extension worth $190 million and how it impacts the future of the Lakers. Plus the guys discuss Kyle Kumza's status with the team. how the NBA will handle the challenges of playing a season during the pandemic and they share their thoughts on which eight teams will make the playoffs in the Western Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...

Dec 04, 202034 min

I Love Basketball: Dissecting the LeBron James extension

LeBron James and the Lakers shocked the NBA community today when it was announced that James has extended his contract for another two years in Los Angeles. Sabreena and Anthony work through their surprise and discuss what this extension means for player empowerment since James has theoretically sacrificed his individual flexibility by signing this deal. They also examine how this move affects the Lakers moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To lear...

Dec 03, 202046 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Should Dennis Schröder start for the Lakers?

Should Dennis Schröder start for the Lakers? Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss that plus when will Anthony Davis sign his contract? And how long will it be? 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 01, 202033 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Our favorite offseason moves

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the Lakers offseason moves and why Marc Gasol and Montrezl Harrell are their favorite acquisitions. 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

Nov 24, 202039 min

Anthony is forced to apologize to Rob Pelinka

Rob Pelinka has done such a good job upgrading the roster of a team that was already defending champions that on of his biggest critics (Anthony Irwin) was finally forced to apologize. But before they got to that, he and Harrison Faigen reacted to the Markieff Morris signing, debated names of players to fill out the last roster spots, and finally wrapped up the show by reacting to the shade Montrezl Harrell seemed to throw at the Clippers on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Nov 24, 202043 min

Can U Dig It?: How the Lakers won free agency

Christian and Jacob discuss all of the moves the Lakers have made in free agency. 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

Nov 23, 202049 min

Lakers, Explained: Free Agency Preview

Who is leaving the Lakers, and who will the team sign in free agency? Harrison and Sabreena dug into all of it -- as well as the possibility of an extension for Kyle Kuzma -- as they prepared for a free agent whirlwind unlike anything else in NBA history. 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/...

Nov 20, 202054 min

The Silver Screen & Roll 2020 NBA Draft Show

Our hosts Christian and Anthony recap the 2020 NBA Draft and try to figure out why the Lakers weren't as aggressive as they've been in year's past. 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

Nov 19, 202034 min

Talk-O Tuesday: What to do with Kyle Kuzma

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about what they think the Lakers should do with Kyle Kuzma. Plus they react to Lakers players who have opted out. The trade that sent Danny Green to OKC for Dennis Schroder. And predictions on who the Lakers will have after free agency. 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://podca...

Nov 17, 202041 min

The 30: Will the Lakers make anymore big moves this offseason? Plus how the Chris Paul trade impacts the loaded Pacific Division. With Anthony Irwin.

In this episode, Anthony and Jas discuss how the Lakers can keep improving this offseason. The guys touch on what will happen with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Avery Bradley. Following that, Anthony and Jas talk about Rob Pelinka's performance since Magic Johnson stepped aside and how well he has done filling out the roster. Then, the guys breakdown the Chris Paul trade and what it means for the Phoenix Suns. To wrap things up, Anthony and Jas discuss the loaded Pacific Division that features th...

Nov 17, 202029 min

Can U Dig It? Reacting to the Dennis Schröder trade

On today's episode, Jacob and Christian break down the Dennis Schröder trade. 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

Nov 16, 202042 min

I Love Basketball: The lessons the Lakers can learn from the Rockets' meltdown

Sabreena and Anthony were blessed with a gift by the basketball gods: the pleasure of laughing at the misfortune of the Houston Rockets for a full podcast. The latest rumor that Russell Westbrook wants a trade out of Houston led the two to talk about team-building through the lens of stars and owners, and how the Lakers and the Rockets compare in their approaches. Spoiler alert: Much like the playoffs, the Lakers also come out as winners in this discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Nov 12, 202034 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Crazy November in store for the Lakers

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the Lakers very short offseason. All the decisions they have to make in the month of November. Plus what free agency could 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

Nov 10, 202038 min

Who should the Lakers pick in the 2020 NBA Draft?

On our latest episode, Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin were joined by SB Nation draft expert Ricky O'Donnell to discuss all things 2020 NBA draft. In the first segment, they discussed this draft in general, what makes it unique, and the Lakers’ situation heading into it (0:00-15:01). Then, the guys asked Ricky who the Lakers’ best options might be at No. 28 and who the best prospects are in the team’s range, if any of these guys could make a difference this year, if there are any players worth...

Nov 09, 202038 min

Can U Dig It?: Where can the Lakers improve in free agency?

Christian and Jacob go through a list of players the Lakers can target in free agency and highlight how they could help. They also discuss the team's internal free agents and where they rank among the best available free agents. 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

Nov 09, 202054 min

The 30: The NBA season is already upon us, plus will the Lakers pursue Chris Paul and how will Rob Pelinka address the center position? With Christian Rivas

In this episode, Christian and Jas discuss the NBA zeroing in on starting the 2020-21 NBA season in December and what it means for the Lakers. The guys also touch on the Chris Paul to the L.A. rumors and how Rob Pelinka will address the center position. 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...

Nov 06, 202026 min

How much should KCP be worth to the Lakers?

After spending the first segment of the show (0:00-14:29) discussing the latest on the NBA and NBPA’s continuing negotiations over when the 2020-21 season will start, Harrison and Anthony looked back on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s year, his up-and-down (and often-polarizing) Lakers career, and then debated how much he’ll be worth to the team moving forward. Because of the weirdness of this free agency market and the context of their roster, Caldwell-Pope might literally be more valuable to the La...

Nov 03, 202041 min

Can U Dig It?: The Lakers Offseason Mailbag Vol. 1

Coming off of a successful championship run, the Lakers will have some money and roster spots to play with. 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

Nov 02, 20201 hr 8 min

The 30: What is Kyle Kuzma's future with the Lakers? with Christian Rivas.

In this episode, Christian and Jas review Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma's season. To kick things off, the guys look back at how Kuzma performed throughout the year and touch on his lack of consistency off the bench. Then, Christian and Jas get into how Kuzma was at his best when he was played starter-type minutes. Following that, they look at where Kuz has improved his game since being drafted in 2018 and where he needs to grow if he wants to reach the next level in his career. To wrap t...

Oct 30, 202030 min

Let's appreciate LeBron's incredible season

LeBron James may not have been rewarded with the MVP award he was seeking for his efforts, but the year he just had for the Los Angeles Lakers was still an incredible and historic performance considering the context, and we aren’t ready to stop appreciating it just yet. So that’s exactly what co-hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen did on the latest episode of the Silver Screen and Roll podcast. After starting out the show by having a little bit of fun with the latest video of Kostas Antetoko...

Oct 26, 202035 min

Can U Dig It?: The case for and against the Lakers running it back

Coming off of their first championship in a decade, the Lakers will have a few difficult decisions to make in the offseason. 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

Oct 26, 202058 min

The 30: How the Lakers bounced back from the Magic Johnson/Luke Walton era to become NBA champions. With Christian Rivas

In this episode, Christian and Jas look back at the windy road the Los Angeles Lakers took to become NBA champions. To kick things off, the guys discuss the 2018-19 season and how everything went off the rails after LeBron James got hurt during the Christmas Day game against the Golden State Warriors. Christian and Jas talk about how things looked bleak while Magic Johnson was running the show and if the franchise would have claimed its 17th championship if Johnson was still calling the shots. T...

Oct 23, 202034 min
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