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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

Jeff Pearlman on 'Winning Time,' Jerry West, current Lakers situation -- Lakers Lounge

Anthony and Harrison are joined by Jeff Pearlman, whose "Showtime" book was adapted into "Winning Time." He talks about Jerry West's characterization, the Linda Rambis-Jeanie Buss relationship, Klutch and the Lakers, his Jets 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

Mar 10, 202233 min

Don't piss off the sports gods -- Lakers Lowdown

Another night, another embarrassing low-point on the season. The worst part is no one with the Lakers really seems to care. 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

Mar 10, 202212 min

How do the Lakers keep getting worse? — I Love Basketball

The Lakers — stop me if you've heard this before — hit a new low in an embarrassing overtime loss to the Houston Rockets. Sabreena and Raj outline all of the ways the Lakers disappointed them and debate whether the team should still be favored to make the play-in at the end of the regular season. They then move on to some more pleasant topics and preview the Wizards game on Friday, specifically what moments Sabreena and Raj hope to see in Kuz and KCP's tribute videos. Learn more about your ad ch...

Mar 10, 202247 min

Some Lakers employees don't know what exactly Linda Rambis does -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony gives his thoughts on Linda Rambis' hugely ambiguous role on the Lakers. At some point they're going to have to be run like the multi-billion-dollar company that they are. 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

Mar 09, 202212 min

Should the Lakers shut Russell Westbrook down for the season? Talk-O Tuesday

Russell Westbrook is struggling on and off the court, what should the Lakers do with the former All Star? Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the latest drama with Westbrook and they give an update on LeBron James knee injury. 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

Mar 09, 202234 min

Fans given their thoughts on Russell Westbrook situation -- Anthony Irwin Show Live

Anthony welcomed several Lakers fans on in an open forum to discuss Russell Westbrook, fans, expectations, and how to respond when they aren't met. 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

Mar 08, 20221 hr 11 min

Russell Westbrook opens up about the emotional toll of this season -- Lakers Lowdown

The Lakers lost again, but the story of the night came from Russell Westbrook after the game, as he was incredibly honest about how wearing this season has been for him and his family. 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

Mar 08, 202215 min

Do the Spurs even want to catch the Lakers for the 10 spot? -- Anthony Irwin Show

The Lakers might get into the play-in games not because they win enough, but because the teams behind them just aren't interested in making them. Anthony welcome Noah Magaro-George to find out if leapfrogging the Lakers at all interests the 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/adchoice...

Mar 07, 202232 min

Lakers beat Warriors despite Russell Westbrook rumor cycle -- Lakers Lowdown

The Lakers got a HUGE win over the weekend. Anthony gives his thoughts about the game specifically, as well as the rumors surrounding it. He also has some thoughts about "Winning Time," Jerry West, fit and talent. 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

Mar 07, 202214 min

Harrison disagrees with Anthony about Frank Vogel -- Lakers Lounge

After Anthony announced yesterday that he thinks it's time to let Frank Vogel go, Harrison decided it was time to take stand and defend the coach thought it was smart to start DeAndre Jordan for a quarter of 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 ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 04, 202258 min

It's time to fire Frank Vogel -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony makes the case for letting Frank Vogel go, even acknowledging he isn't the most culpable in the situation arriving 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

Mar 04, 202211 min

What will the title picture look like moving forward? -- The Hook

Anthony and Aaron start by discussing how or if the people who put the Lakers in this situation will be held accountable. Then, they look at the rest of the league to figure out if the Lakers can catch back up this 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

Mar 03, 20221 hr 5 min

Lakers, Russell Westbrook have mutual interest in parting ways this summer -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony reacts to some rumors making their way across the league regarding the future of the Lakers after this abysmal season. Rob Pelinka's future is especially interesting. 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

Mar 03, 202213 min

Can these Lakers build anything for next season? — I Love Basketball

In this week’s episode of “I Love Basketball”, Raj is joined by guest host Aaron to discuss if there is a point coming when the Lakers should shut down the stars for the season and build something toward next year. Plus, they get into the Jake Fischer article and the collaborative nature of the front office. 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 ab...

Mar 03, 202249 min

The Lakers are going to miss the play-in, aren't they -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony reacts to another loss, this time to the potentially hungover Dallas Mavericks. He comments on the Lakers ignoring their identity, and gives his prediction on how this season is going to play 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

Mar 03, 20228 min

Lakers comeback falls short vs Mavs: Talk-O Tuesday

The Lakers showed signs of life against the MAvericks but ultimately fall short as they struggled to score in the 4th quarter. Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the loss, what positives they took away and what lingering issues they hope the Lakers can fix quickly. 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...

Mar 02, 202232 min

Discussing DJ Augustin, Wenyen Gabriel additions, DeAndre Jordan's departure -- Anthony Irwin Show Live

Anthony was joined by a slew of guests (including an old friend) to discuss the latest additions and subtraction from the Lakers roster. How do they fit? What does this mean moving forward? Did DeAndre Jordan almost hitting Rich Paul with a bad pass lead to his departure? 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://po...

Mar 01, 20221 hr 9 min

BREAKING: The Lakers have (finally) waived DeAndre Jordan -- Lakers Lowdown

The Lakers finally made a personnel move. Anthony discusses them waiving DeAndre Jordan and picking up D.J. Augustin and Wenyen Gabriel. 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

Mar 01, 20229 min

What can the Lakers learn from Mavericks trading Kristaps Porzingis? -- Anthony Irwin Show

Anthony talks to Kirk Henderson of Mavs Moneyball to discuss the season Jason Kidd has had as a coach, the Kristaps Porzingis trade and its effects on the team, and preview Tuesday night's 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

Feb 28, 202233 min

Lakers send a giant middle finger with piss-poor effort -- Lakers Lowdown

The Lakers have clearly quit. So should fans. 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 28, 20227 min

The Lakers are stuck in the mud -- Can U Dig It?

On today's podcast, Christian and Jacob discuss where the Lakers are after another low point in 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 ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 202242 min

Ranking the five teams most likely to win a championship -- The Hook

Aaron and Anthony start with some thoughts on Love Is Blind, because of course. They then jump into the buyout market -- or lack thereof. They wrap by giving the top five teams they think can win a championship 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.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 20221 hr 4 min

Why fans could be optimistic about Lakers after a wild all star break -- Lakers Lowdown

The Lakers, in their own weird way, admitted to making mistakes last summer. Anthony explains why, after thinking a little more about it, this made him somewhat more optimistic 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

Feb 25, 20229 min

NFTweets! -- Lakers Lounge

It's been quite a news cycle. Anthony and Harrison discuss how much it actually matters, then set expectations for the remainder of this season. To wrap, they introduce a brand new segment, in which Harrison tells Anthony why his tweet sucked. 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 25, 202257 min

So, where are the buyouts? -- Lakers Lowdown

With the trade deadline coming and going and the Lakers' roster being just as depressing, the hope was some help might be coming via buyouts. Except... They haven't. Anthony explains why. 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 24, 202215 min

Celebrating LeBron James – I Love Basketball

It's safe to say the relationship between LeBron James and the Lakers isn't exactly at its zenith right now, but recent noise has clouded much of the greatness LeBron has exhibited since he started donning the purple and gold. In this week's episode of "I Love Basketball", Sabreena and Raj decide to take a step back and celebrate LeBron instead by recounting their top five LeBron Lakers moments to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about list...

Feb 24, 202247 min

Lakers must prioritize youth, growth moving forward this season -- Lakers Lowdown

As much attention as has been spent on the Klutch-Pelinka dynamic, the Lakers still have a second half of the season to take care of. Anthony explains what he's hoping to see in that time. 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 23, 202211 min

Is LeBron or Rob Pelinka leaving this summer? Talk-O Tuesday

The Lakers are heading to a messy offseason and it looks like LeBron James or Rob Pelinka could be on their way out. Alex Padilla and Alex Regla give their thoughts on the drama unfolding in the public. Plus they also take a look at the best lineups the Lakers have while Anthony Davis is out foot with his foot injury. 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 Lea...

Feb 23, 202230 min

Would LeBron James ever ask for a trade from the Lakers? -- Anthony Irwin Show Live

Anthony is joined by Aaron as well as listeners as they react to everything that went down over the long weekend. They also did something not done much in the last 48 hours: Talk 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 202255 min
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