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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

Can the NBA limit the number of blowouts threes have created? -- The Hook

Aaron and Anthony continue the discussion about the number of blowouts in these playoffs and whether the fundamental issue at hand (threes) can be fixed. 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

May 20, 20221 hr 6 min

Harrison says ... goodbye? -- Lakers Lounge

Anthony and Harrison fix basketball and then Harrison announces he's... leaving? 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

May 20, 202227 min

Harrison gets caught up on what he's missed since his promotion -- Lakers Lounge

As per usual, Anthony is the prepared one for the show. 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

May 20, 202231 min

Can the Lakers learn from the team build of the Mavericks? — I Love Basketball

Raj's adopted team for the playoffs (Dallas) is still alive, and he's joined by special guest Aaron Larsuel — who's repping the Warriors — to talk Western Conference Finals and what the Lakers can learn from this Mavericks run. 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

May 19, 202236 min

What the Lakers need to learn from the Heat, Pat Riley -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony reacts to the Lakers sending the No. 8 pick to New Orleans, then gives his thoughts after watching the Miami Heat beat the Celtics. 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

May 18, 202210 min

Kirk Henderson on Jason Kidd's growth as a coach -- Anthony Irwin Show

Anthony was joined by his good friend Kirk to discuss this crazy Mavericks run and how Jason Kidd's growth has been such a big part of 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

May 17, 202240 min

Lakers asking coaching candidates how they'd use Russell Westbrook -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony reacts to a report that makes him a little nervous given a few factors, then says something that sounds ridiculous but is very true the more you think about 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

May 17, 202212 min

Is Russell Westbrook staying in L.A. after all? Talk-O Tuesday

A report from The Athletic said that head coach candidates have been asked how they would utilize Russell Westbrook with the Lakers. Is this a sign that he's staying or just due diligence? Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss in 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...

May 17, 202245 min

Game 7s are fun; coaching searches are not -- Can U Dig It?

On today's show, Christian and Jacob recap the pair of Game 7s that were played on Sunday and give the latest updates on the Lakers' coaching search. 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

May 16, 202256 min

Lakers tweaking their approach to coaching search -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony reacts to a report about the Lakers' coaching search and how it might be different now given the available candidates. 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

May 16, 20226 min

DOC RIVERS STAYING IN PHILLY LET'S GOOOOOO -- The Hook

As a lifelong Philadelphia 76ers fan, Anthony reacted to Daryl Morey saying Doc Rivers is staying in Philly. He's pumped. 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

May 13, 202245 min

An honest evaluation of Doc Rivers -- The Hook

As they awaited quotes from Doc Rivers and Daryl Morey on Rivers' future in Philly, the guys evaluated the Sixers head coach. He might not want to listen. 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

May 13, 202246 min

Hiring Doc Rivers would be the Russell Westbrook mistake all over again -- Lakers Lowdown

Doc Rivers holds a reputation for past success that doesn't match how he's regarded and refuses to adapt to the league around him. Sound familiar? 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

May 13, 202211 min

Has the Lakers reputation taken a serious hit under Jeanie Buss? -- Lakers Lounge

The guys update you on the latest buzz surrounding the Lakers' head coaching search and how Quin Snyder's lack of interest shows where the Lakers reputation currently resides. 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

May 12, 202228 min

Anthony and Harrison kinda/sorta believe Bill Plaschke...? -- Lakers Lounge

Anthony and Harrison explain why they're buying Bill Plaschke's self-described unfounded "report." 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

May 12, 202232 min

What a weird few days for Lakers fans -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony recaps one of the weirder news cycles he's seen in, well, maybe a week or so. 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

May 12, 202211 min

Who has the final say on Lakers basketball decisions? — I Love Basketball

Jeanie Buss's extended sit-down with Bill Plaschke — and Plaschke's subsequent follow-up interview with Doug Gottlieb — left Raj and Sabreena with more questions than answers. Chief among them is the actual structure of the Lakers basketball operations: who is in the room and who has final say? 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 ch...

May 12, 202234 min

Jeanie confirms Magic Johnson is back, kinda: Talk-O Tuesday

In a conversation with LA Times Jeanie Buss confirmed all reports of who is helping her in her decision making this offseason. Kurt and Linda Rambis, Rob Pelinka, Phil Jackson, LeBron James/Klutch and Magic Johnson are all serving as her advisor. Alex Padilla and Alex Regla give their thoughts on the revelations. 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 mo...

May 11, 202241 min

Is it time to recalibrate expectations know the Lakers' spending limits? -- Anthony Irwin Show Live

The Lakers have lower spending limits than their competition. Should they? And does that mean fans should expect less of the organization? 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

May 10, 202229 min

Sopan Deb on "Winning Time," MVP race reaction -- Anthony Irwin Show

Sopan Deb of The New York Times joined Anthony to discuss "Winning Time" and how its first season reflected some trends in what's expected of journalism. They also laughed at the MVP conversation. 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

May 09, 202247 min

How the Kings' coaching situation affects the Lakers -- Can U Dig It?

On today's show, Christian and Jacob react to the news that Mike Brown is the new head coach of the Kings and tie it back to the Lakers' own coaching search. 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

May 09, 202245 min

Should Lakers fans trust this front office, Jeanie Buss? -- The Hook

The guys give their thoughts on Luka Doncic getting picked on, then turn their attention to the Lakers and a poll that doesn't reflect very well on Jeanie Buss and the rest 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 about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 06, 202239 min

What would you be comfortable paying James Harden? -- The Hook

Anthony and Aaron have enjoyed round two so far -- well, half of it. They discuss the impending decision the Sixers have on James Harden and, woof. Anthony also gives some spoiler-free thoughts on Dr. Strange. 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

May 06, 202232 min

Lakers blame Frank Vogel for Russell Westbrook failures -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony reacts to reports that Phil Jackson's return to the organization isn't sitting well with Rich Paul, then jumps into some within the organization's analysis of Frank Vogel's impact on Russell Westbrook. 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

May 06, 202212 min

Mysterious powerful person not happy Phil Jackson is back -- Lakers Lounge

It's Rich Paul. Rich Paul is not happy that Phil Jackson is back helping the Lakers find a new coach. 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

May 05, 202256 min

Taking a closer look at first-time head coach candidates -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony goes over a handful of head coaching candidates you might not have heard much about if at all that have, to this point, been tied to the Lakers' coaching search. 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

May 05, 202212 min

Which Lakers could hang in a second-round series? — I Love Basketball

Sabreena and Raj are back, having a delightful time watching good teams who care about playing winning basketball. That leads them to consider which Lakers could actually get on the floor for a second-round series. They also share some thoughts on the Lakers head coaching search and get excited for the L.A. Sparks, whose season begins this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...

May 05, 202243 min

Phil Jackson's return highlights Lakers' lack of diversity -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony reacts to reports that Phil Jackson will once again be consulting the Lakers in their head coaching search and points to a pretty stark lack of organization diversity throughout the franchise. 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

May 04, 202211 min
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