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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

LeBron James gives his state of the union address — I Love Basketball

Every LeBron James season has its moments when the superstar makes carefully worded public comments to either put pressure on the front office, shape a narrative, or both. On Monday, James gave what amounts to his regular state of the union as he made some illuminating comments on Frank Vogel and the state of this Lakers roster. 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...

Dec 07, 202145 min

Rules for making Lakers lineups -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony Irwin explains the rules he thinks the Lakers must abide when putting together lineups. 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 06, 202116 min

The Lakers are progressing, but how much? -- Can U Dig It?

On today's podcast, Christian and Jacob break down the positives and negatives that came from Frank Vogel's decision to change the starting lineup. 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 06, 202148 min

Our own Aaron Larsuel scouted Damian Lillard -- The Hook

With Neil Olshey finally out in Portland, Aaron Larsuel details the night he scouted Damian Lillard for the Blazers, before Olshey even showed up. 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 03, 20211 hr 18 min

Holy crap what a day -- Lakers Lowdown

LeBron James is back, DeAndre Jordan is out, Trevor Ariza is close. Let's 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/adchoices

Dec 03, 202113 min

Recapping one of the more insane days in recent Lakers history -- Lakers Lounge

Between LeBron James' surprise return, injuries, lineup changes and biology, there is way too much to get to. 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 03, 202148 min

BREAKING: LeBron James is back -- Lakers Lowdown

LeBron James has cleared protocols in merely two days. Anthony discusses how that happened and what it means. 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 02, 20219 min

How will the Lakers adjust without LeBron James? — I Love Basketball

LeBron James is expected to be in the health and safety protocols for 10 days, and that leaves some major holes to fill on both ends of the court. Sabreena and Harrison discuss how the Lakers can maneuver their center rotation to prop up their defense in LeBron's absence and also who can step up to fill the playmaking void. They also spend an appropriate amount of time clowning the Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and o...

Dec 02, 202144 min

The Lakers finally blew out a team -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony Irwin finally recorded a Lowdown in a good mood, but still had plenty to say about DeAndre Jordan, who Lakers fans should never have to watch again. 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, 202114 min

LeBron has Covid / Lakers finally get blowout win: Talk-O Tuesday

LeBron James tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the Lakers game vs the Kings. AD tells the media LeBron is asymptomatic so far. As for the game itself the Lakers finally get a blowout win. Outscoring the Kings in the 2nd half 67-33. Alex Padilla and Alex Regla break it all down on this week's 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...

Dec 01, 202136 min

BREAKING: LeBron James enters health & safety protocols, will miss at least 10 days -- Lakers Lowdown

Based on reports, it seems likely LeBron James tested positive for COVID. He will be out at least 10 days. Anthony reacts and says who needs to step up in his absence. 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, 20219 min

Frank Vogel opens up about Avery Bradley -- Lakers Lowdown

Trevor Ariza speaking to beat reporters is probably a great sign about his return. The lack of clarity on Kendrick Nunn is the opposite of that. Anthony rants about Avery Bradley and Frank Vogel (again). 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 30, 202114 min

What would Chick Hearn think about these Lakers? -- Lakers Lowdown

The Lakers once again played with their food and barely beat a bad team. Anthony wonders what Chick Hearn would say about 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

Nov 29, 202114 min

Lakers avoid late scare against Pistons, LeBron James centerless lineups -- Can U Dig It

The Lakers won as handily as the 2021-22 Lakers can on Sunday at home against the Pistons behind stellar efforts from their Big Three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) and Sabreena Merchant (@sabreenajm) breakdown the victory and the performances of the Big Three while also looking at the ramifications of Frank Vogel's commitment to playing James at center moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn mor...

Nov 29, 202140 min

What will Frank Vogel learn from the Lakers' win over Indiana? — I Love Basketball

The Lakers made a valiant comeback in their win against the Pacers mostly thanks to a center-less lineups that leaned into the team's offensive talent as much as possible. Sabreena and Anthony discuss how the success of these groups could and should influence Frank Vogel's lineup decision-making going 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 ...

Nov 25, 202143 min

Lakers comeback falls short vs. Knicks -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony can't take it anymore. Frank Vogel needs to make a change to his approach coaching this 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

Nov 24, 202111 min

Lakers start slow, Frank Vogel wishes someone could fix that -- Anthony Irwin Show

Frank. We're trying really hard to root for you. But come on. 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, 202134 min

LeBron James suspended one game for punch, Lakers face Knicks -- Lakers Lowdown

The league handed down a one-game suspension to LeBron James for punching Isaiah Stewart in the face. Makes sense. 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, 202111 min

Will the Lakers actually turn the season around after comeback win? -- Lakers Lounge

With Harrison (soft) out, Anthony welcomed Jacob Rude to discuss whether what we saw from the Lakers in the fourth quarter can be replicated, LeBron's impending suspension, Avery Bradley 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

Nov 23, 202143 min

Will LeBron James be suspended for the punch he threw? -- Lakers Lowdown

LeBron James was ejected Sunday night in Detroit and the Lakers apparently rallied around that. 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

Nov 22, 202112 min

Not quite Malice at the Palace -- Can U Dig It?

On today's podcast, Christian and Jacob recap the Lakers' wild comeback win over the Pistons and discuss the impact it could have on the team's morale. 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 22, 202145 min

Warriors title talk, LeBron James returning, Crypto reaction -- The Hook

Aaron and Anthony start with instant reaction to the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Skip ahead 11 minutes to get to talk about the Warriors, LeBron coming back, AD's weird season, and Crypto. 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, 20211 hr 4 min

LeBron James considered questionable to return for Lakers vs. Celtics -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony takes a close look at the ways LeBron James making his return would help the Lakers, then makes the case for Talen-Horton Tucker to continue starting. 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, 202110 min

Should Talen Horton-Tucker start when LeBron James comes back? -- Lakers Lounge

With LeBron James on the mend, the question now needs to be asked: Which current Lakers starter should head to the bench? Anthony and Harrison know who shouldn't. 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 18, 20211 hr

Lakers need more from Anthony Davis -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony Davis has all-world talent. Giannis showed us what it looks like when all-world talent has the mentality to put it to full use. 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 18, 202111 min

Seth Partnow on Lakers offseason, Bucks matchup, analytics misnomers -- Anthony Irwin Show

Seth Partnow gives his thoughts on the Russell Westbrook trade, Giannis' comments on his future and plenty more. Check out Seth's book "The Midrange Theory," 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

Nov 18, 202154 min

LeBron James nears return as Lakers hit road -- Lakers Lowdown

LeBron James will sit tonight but could return against Boston. Let's 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/adchoices

Nov 17, 202112 min

Optimism LeBron returns during 5 game road trip: Talk-O Tuesday

The Lakers have issues on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor. Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss what needs to improve to most to gain consistent results. Plus they discuss the potential return of LeBron James during the Lakers tough 5 game road trip. 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...

Nov 17, 202136 min

Is Anthony Davis starting to crack? -- Lakers Lowdown

THe Lakers get crushed by the Bulls. Anthony discusses, Talen Horton-Tucker, AD's frustration level, the guards' struggles defensively, 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

Nov 16, 202114 min

Anthony Davis wasn't big enough against the Bulls — I Love Basketball

The Lakers lost in embarrassing fashion to the Chicago Bulls despite having the biggest, most talented player on the floor in Anthony Davis. Sabreena Merchant and guest host Austin Green discuss what went wrong for AD, and the Lakers 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 16, 202133 min
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