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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

The 30: The Lakers are ready to kick-off a five-game homestand, Jared Dudley's words about Paul George and more with Anthony Irwin.

In this episode, Anthony Irwin and Jas Kang discuss the Lakers seven-game road trip, why Anthony Davis will continue to improve, Jared Dudley's book about life in the bubble and why the Lakers had animosity towards Paul George and the Clippers. 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 04, 202137 min

Lakers, Explained: What is up with this team's defense?

After our last podcast covered the Lakers' wild win over the Atlanta Hawks and seven-day road trip, for today’s show, co-hosts Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen were joined by Mo Dakhil of Bleacher Report and The Athletic for their annual early season conversation to discuss the overarching basketball questions about this team as a whole. But first, Anthony needed to know: Why is Mo hating on the Lakers by dropping them down in his latest power rankings? Then Harrison was curious if Mo had ever ...

Feb 02, 202143 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Lakers wrap road trip with win in Atlanta

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the Lakers 107-99 win over the Hawks. They also comment on the confrontation between LeBron James and fans courtside. They look ahead to the matchup vs the Nuggets, Pistons and Thunder. 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 02, 202134 min

Can U Dig It?: Key dates for the Lakers in February

On today's podcast, Christian and Jacob break down the key dates for the Lakers in February. 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 01, 202146 min

The 30: Previewing Lakers-Celtics, why the Lakers are the best team in the NBA, Anthony Davis' greatness plus comparing the 90s NBA to today's game. With ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk

In this episode, Jas sits down with ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk to preview the Lakers-Celtics game, why the Lakers are the favorites to win the championship, what the Clippers need to do to beat the Lakers, Anthony Davis' greatness and compare the different eras of basketball. 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://pod...

Jan 29, 202143 min

The 30: The Lakers lose to the Pistons, why there's no need to push the panic button, Marc Gasol's fit and more with Christian Rivas.

In this episode, Christian and Jas discuss the Lakers' loss to the Pistons, why Frank Vogel should be playing Alex Caruso more, Marc Gasol's fit with the team going forward 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

Jan 29, 202130 min

I Love Basketball: Alex Caruso needs more minutes

The Lakers lost to the Sixers in dramatic fashion Wednesday, and the major takeaway for Sabreena Merchant and Anthony Irwin is that Alex Caruso needs to play more. The two hosts go over the various reasons why that hasn't already happened as well as their suggestions for where Caruso's minutes could come from. They also talk about the game as a whole, including Anthony Davis' performance against Joel Embiid and Danny Green's revenge game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Jan 28, 202140 min

Lakers, Explained: Remembering Kobe, Plus a Possible Finals Preview

Now that it's been a year since the world lost Kobe Bryant, Anthony and Harrison begin the latest episode by discussing their favorite things they've learned about Bryant since his passing, and then discussing some of the things they didn't like about how Tuesday was commemorated. After that, they tried to get back into basketball talk, with a discussion on Anthony Davis' play, and their thoughts on a Lakers/Sixers matchup that could serve as a potential NBA Finals preview. Learn more about your...

Jan 27, 202144 min

Talk-O Tuesday: LeBron drops 46 in win vs Cleveland

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the Lakers 115-108 win over the Cavs. LeBron James scored 46 points in his return to his home state. Plus the guys discuss the death of Kobe Bryant on the 1 year anniversary of his tragic accident. 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 26, 202139 min

Can U Dig It?: Is LeBron James running away with the MVP Award?

On today's episode of "Can U Dig It?" Jacob and Christian discuss LeBron James' MVP odds compared to the rest of the league. 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 25, 202134 min

The 30: The Lakers beat the Bucks, plus which teams can compete with the Lakers for a championship? With Sabreena Merchant.

In this episode, Sabreena Merchant and Jas Kang breakdown the Lakers' 113-106. win over the Bucks, what they would like to see from specific players going forward and discuss which NBA teams are title contenders along with 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

Jan 22, 202135 min

Can U Dig It?: Previewing the rest of the January schedule

On today's episode, Christian and Jacob preview the Lakers' upcoming slate of games, starting with the Warriors on Monday. 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 18, 202137 min

The 30: Previewing Lakers-Pelicans, why LeBron, AD and the Lakers still have another gear, the James Harden trade and covering the league during the pandemic. With ESPN's Jorge Sedano

In this episode, Jorge and Jas kick things off by previewing the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the New Orleans Pelicans and what to expect. Following that, the guys breakdown why the Lakers have looked so dominant early in the season, despite them looking like they're still figuring out the chemistry. After that, Jorge and Jas talk about how the coronavirus has impacted the league and what the future holds. Then, they get into Talen Horton-Tucker's potential and what his ceiling could be...

Jan 14, 202139 min

How much did the James Harden trade change the NBA title race?

On today's show, Christian and Anthony recap the Lakers' 128-99 win over the Thunder, and discuss the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to the Nets. 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 14, 202126 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Lakers crush Rockets win 3rd straight

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the Lakers 117-100 win over the Rockets. They also talk about the teams visible effort on defense improving. LeBron's ridiculous three point shot. And the how the team looks when both LeBron and AD are on the bench. 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 13, 202131 min

Lakers, Explained: The origins of the "Alex Caruso, Unacceptable" clip

With the Lakers — for now — set to play the Rockets on Tuesday for the second game in a row after beating them on Sunday, we figured there was no one better to have as a guest on the latest episode of “Lakers, Explained” — a podcast by Silver Screen and Roll — than Michael Brown, who podcasts about the Rockets for "Harden My Take. He joined host Harrison Faigen for a discussion of where both of these teams stand in the middle of their baseball-style series, and what it’s been like to follow this...

Jan 12, 202148 min

Can U Dig It?: Yes, Talen Horton-Tucker is this good

In today's podcast, Jacob and Anthony discuss Talen Horton-Tucker's breakout game against the Rockets, and the potential of a THT-Alex Caruso back court. 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 11, 202128 min

The 30: The Lakers lose an ugly one to the Spurs, Vogel's early-season rotations and the return of Alex Caruso. With Sabreena Merchant.

In this episode, Sabreena and Jas breakdown the Lakers' loss to the Spurs, Frank Vogel's rotations and which vets need to be better, plus what the return of Alex Caruso means for the 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

Jan 08, 202131 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Lakers beat Grizzlies for 4th win in a row

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla recap the Lakers 94-92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. They talk about how the Lakers still seem to be figuring out their offense. They explain why Kyle Kuzma is their "utility player". Plus how good Anthony Davis can be with his new found love of three point shots. 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 cho...

Jan 06, 202138 min

Lakers, Explained: Let's Talk About The Starters

After spending the first few minutes of the show talking about their latest Twitter feud, co-hosts Anthony Irwin (@AnthonyIrwinLA) and Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) discussed an actually important question: Are the Lakers playing the best possible starting lineup? This isn't some demand to change the starters, either. The two discussed the merits of the current lineup and what they bring to the table before also discussing why they think the Lakers may (or may not) change things up at some point, ...

Jan 05, 202139 min

Can U Dig It?: Where can the Lakers still improve?

Even with how good the Lakers have looked to start the season, there's still a lot of room for them to grow. On today's episode of "Can U Dig It?" Christian and Jacob discuss where they can improve, and recap their win over the Timberwolves on Sunday. 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/adch...

Jan 04, 202134 min

The 30: The Lakers beat the Spurs, Wesley Matthews has his podium game, LeBron's 10-point streak and a look back at 2020. With Anthony Irwin.

In this episode, Anthony and Jas breakdown the Lakers' win over the Spurs, Wesley Matthews' perfect game, LeBron James' ridiculous streak of 1,000 consecutive games of scoring at least 10 points and a look back at 2020. 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 31, 202027 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Blazers top a lethargic Lakers

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the Lakers 115-107 loss to the Blazers. They give their overall thoughts after the Lakers 2-2 start to the season. Plus should Dennis Schröder continue to start? 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 29, 202029 min

Can U Dig It?: Depth matters

On today's episode of "Can U Dig It?" Christian and Jacob recap the Lakers' win over the Timberwolves, and discuss the role the depth of their roster played in it. 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 28, 202034 min

I Love Basketball: Looking ahead to Christmas Day

Sabreena and Anthony briefly take stock of the Lakers' season opener and what it indicates about the team's approach to this year's regular season before looking ahead to the Christmas Day clash against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. They both share some of their favorite Lakers Christmas memories and talk about the NBA slate of games as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud...

Dec 24, 202040 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Lakers lose on Opening Night to Clippers (again)

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the Lakers opening night loss to the Clippers. They also give their thoughts on the Lakers Championship Ring Ceremony. Plus which of the new Lakers players impressed and which disappointed. 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 23, 202038 min

Lakers, Explained: Marc Gasol, Explained

Marc Gasol is one of the Lakers' most interesting new additions, so on the latest episode of “Lakers, Explained” — a podcast by Silver Screen and Roll — Harrison (@hmfaigen) was joined by Katie Heindl (@wtevs) of Uproxx, The Dishes and Dimes Podcast and a whole bunch of other places. Katie has covered Gasol with the Toronto Raptors for the last several years and is one of the foremost Marc Gasol appreciators on the internet, and so Harrison couldn’t think of anyone better to talk about the team’...

Dec 22, 202053 min

The 30: Kyle Kuzma's contract extension with the Lakers, Talen Horton Tucker's potential and more with Christian Rivas.

In this episode, Christian Rivas and Jas Kang discuss the reports that the Lakers and Kyle Kuzma likely won't come to terms on a new deal before the deadline, Talen Horton-Tucker's potential 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 18, 202030 min

I Love Basketball: Anthony is considering apologizing to Kyle Kuzma

The Lakers played their first game of the preseason with their two superstars, but the young crew of Kyle Kuzma and Talen Horton-Tucker once again stole the show. Sabreena and Anthony talk about the case Kuzma is making for a starting role by shining as a complementary player with his passing, cutting, shooting, and defense. They then move on to THT and his third straight excellent performance, focusing specifically on his command of the game at such a young age. By the end of this show, Sabreen...

Dec 17, 202041 min
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