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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

Overall impressions of the Lakers 1-2 start -- Talk-O Tuesday

After the Lakers 1-2 start what are Alex Padilla and Alex Regla's overall impressions of the team. They discuss that plus preview the Lakers next game vs the San Antonio Spurs. 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, 202130 min

Carmelo Anthony is a Los Angeles Laker -- Lakers Lowdown

The Los Angeles Lakers won a basketball game. Carmelo Anthony went off. Austin Reaves did stuff! Winning is a lot more fun than the alternative. 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 25, 202114 min

Lakers show glimpse of potential in win over Grizzlies — Can U Dig It?

Christian and Jacob recap the Lakers' 121-118 win over the Grizzlies. 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 25, 202132 min

Warriors, Nuggets impress to open season; How quick can Lakers rebound? -- The Hook

The NBA roared back with a vengeance. The Warriors and Nuggets looked great. The Lakers, well, have some work to do. This week in the hook, Anthony and Aaron discuss that, the Top 75 list, Ben Simmons, and the most disrespectful practice moment they've ever witnessed. 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://podcas...

Oct 22, 20211 hr 19 min

Injuries continue to pile up for Lakers -- Lakers Lowdown

Kendrick Nunn will be out longer than anticipated. Can the Lakers make a short guard rotation work while avoiding critical mistakes made opening night? 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 22, 20218 min

How the Lakers can fix their rotations — I Love Basketball

The Lakers seemingly used every possible incorrect combination of players in their season-opening loss to Golden State. On the latest episode of "I Love Basketball", Sabreena and Anthony discuss which of those problems are fixable and how, and which ones can also be blamed on roster construction. 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 ...

Oct 22, 202143 min

Lakers Lowdown: Carry-over analysis from opening night; Russell Westbrook... passive?

In a shorter-than-anticipated episode, Anthony gives his analysis having re-watched the game. Russell Westbrook will get better, we promise. 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 21, 20218 min

Lakers Lounge: Lakers-Suns preview with Gerald Bourguet

This week in The Lounge, Harrison is once again out (DNP - Soft), so Anthony welcome Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports to discuss Friday's matchup between the Lakers and Suns, as well as the budding rivalry between the current iterations of both teams. 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/adchoi...

Oct 20, 202131 min

Lakers Lowdown: Russell Westbrook working is going to be a process

The Lakers dropped their season opener at home to the Golden State Warriors. Anthony gives his thoughts on what he liked from the game, what he didn't like from it, and what needs to improve 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.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 202113 min

Talk-O Tuesday: Westbrook struggles in opening night loss to Warriors

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about everything from the Lakers opening night loss to the Warriors. Including Russell Westbrook's bad debut, the Lakers terrible free throw shooting and why Rajon Rondo played so much. But they also look at some positives like how good LeBron James & Anthony Davis looked. 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 a...

Oct 20, 202133 min

Lakers Lowdown: Lakers sign Avery Bradley; Warriors opener preview

The Lakers will open their season tonight against the Golden State Warriors. Anthony gives you what you need to know about the matchup, who all is available, and how he thinks it'll go. He also discussed the Lakers bringing back Avery Bradley and their new two-way big. 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...

Oct 19, 202112 min

Anthony Irwin Show: Lakers-Warriors preview with Brady Klopfer

The Lakers kick off their season officially in just over 24 hours, so Anthony welcomed Bradly Klopfer of Golden State of Mind to preview the Opening Night matchup. 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 18, 202137 min

Can U Dig It?: Bold predictions for the 2021-22 season

Christian and Jacob take their best guesses at what the Lakers are (and aren't) going to do this 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 202139 min

Anthony Irwin Show: Josiah Johnson on speaking in meme, player fandom, and LeBron

On a rare Friday episode, Josiah Johnson hopped on to talk about his Twitter process and whether he's fluent in meme, what it's like to have LeBron retweet him, and player-centric sports fandom. He and Anthony also talked about the player empowerment era, the times he tried to recruit Trevor Ariza to the Lakers, and the times he's either been dunked on or nearly dunked on by Matt Barnes and Andre Iguodala. Anthony also gives his actual most embarrassing sports moment. Learn more about your ad ch...

Oct 15, 202134 min

Lakers Lowdown: How much does the Lakers' bumpy preseason matter?

You guys will never believe this (and maybe it's because of the Dodgers), but Anthony is here to give some reasons not to freak out about the Lakers' rough preseason. 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 15, 202114 min

Lakers Lounge: Jason Maples on Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, and Lakers in general

With Harrison (DNP-Soft) still out, Anthony welcomed Jason Maples of the "Temple of Hoop" podcast to discuss his concerns about Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis playing center, and the preconceived and flawed narrative regarding midrange jumpers. 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 15, 202135 min

Lakers Lowdown: The Lakers love Hillbilly Kobe

Frank Vogel says LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook will treat tonight's game like a dress rehearsal, so Anthony gives his thoughts on what to look for. Then, he updates the Lakers injury list, which is not great. And finally, he lightens the mood with the Lakers' reactions to Austin Reaves. 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 abou...

Oct 14, 202113 min

The Hook: Early thoughts on LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis

On a rare Wednesday episode of The Hook, Aaron and Anthony discuss what they saw from the Lakers Big Three Tuesday night, the latest on Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons, and Willy Wonka. Plus, that time an NBA player found out he was getting drug tested and just peaced 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://podc...

Oct 13, 20211 hr 18 min

Lakers Lowdown: Two big questions after seeing the Lakers big three

Anthony reacts to the Lakers' super trio getting on the court together for the first time. Basically, LeBron James looked like LeBron James, Anthony Davis looked like Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook still has some stuff to figure 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

Oct 13, 202112 min

I Love Basketball: The Big 3 finally debuted together

LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook finally made their long-awaited debut together, and all Anthony and Sabreena want to talk about is... Austin Reaves? It's preseason, baby! The two of them break down what they liked from the Lakers star trio in their first game action together and share some of their lingering questions about the offense. They also get into Reaves keeps making his case for minutes when the games start to matter. They conclude by touching on the Sekou Doumbouya s...

Oct 13, 202146 min

Lakers Lowdown: BREAKING: The Lakers

The Lakers injury list just keeps getting longer and the season starts in a week. But other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play? 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 12, 202113 min

Talk-O Tuesday: THT, Monk and Nunn all hurt

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the trio of injuries the Lakers suffered from THT, Monk and Nunn. Plus they talk about the debut of the big 3. And who they would start in next week's opener vs the Warriors. 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 12, 202135 min

Lakers Lowdown: Are the Lakers making a mistake by not caring about preseason?

The Lakers are showing about as much interest in the preseason as most people have in long car rides with their in-laws. Is this the wrong approach to the few games they could be figuring some important things out? Plus, how long Malik Monk might be 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/a...

Oct 11, 20217 min

Can U Dig It: Lakers remain winless in preseason with loss to Suns

Despite having one of their best stretches and quarters of the preseason, the Lakers remained winless through their first four games, falling to Phoenix 123-94. Jacob and Christian break down the positives, negatives and preach patience as the Lakers look to get things right heading into the 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 ...

Oct 11, 202138 min

The Hook: NBA Stock Market, plus Kyrie drama, Lakers-Warriors identities

Aaron and Anthony give their thoughts on Kyrie Irving now missing games and practices and the whispers of a Ben Simmons swap, then discuss the various identities around the league. They wrap up the show by introducing the NBA Stock Market. 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 08, 20211 hr 21 min

Lakers Lowdown: Dr. Jen on Trevor Ariza's ankle procedure

Anthony welcomes Dr. Jen on the show to explain what all is going on with Trevor Ariza's ankle based on the information we have. From there, he explains what he thinks the Lakers are currently doing and what it might take for them to fill that last open roster spot. 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...

Oct 08, 202113 min

Lakers Lounge: Contender series: How do the Lakers and Celtics match up?

With Harrison (DNP- Soft) out, Anthony welcomed John Karalis of Locked on Celtics to discuss how the Lakers and Celtics match up this season. Anthony also forced him to say nice things about Pau Gasol and that led to hilarity. 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 07, 202136 min

Lakers Lowdown: Eff off, Jae Crowder

Anthony reacts to the Lakers' second preseason game, a loss to the Phoenix Suns. It showed a weakness in the roster construction but also highlighted some continued promising play from Malik Monk. Oh and also Jae Crowder really needs to check himself. 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...

Oct 07, 202111 min

Emergency Lowdown: Trevor Ariza out at least 8 weeks after ankle surgery

The Lakers have some decisions to make now that they will be without their likely starting small forward for the next couple months at least. 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 07, 20214 min

Anthony Irwin Show: Chris Herring on Lakers' upside, LeBron James' vaccination stance and 90s Knicks

Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated hopped on to preview this NBA season in general, give his thoughts on LeBron James' complicated vaccination takes, and discuss his upcoming book, "Blood in The Garden: The Flagrant History of The New York Knicks. 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...

Oct 07, 202156 min
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