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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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Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz? -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony details a potential three-team trade that would land Donovan Mitchell in New York, Russell Westbrook in Utah and would only cost the Lakers one of their first-round picks. 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

Sep 01, 20229 min

Are the Lakers the key in the Donovan Mitchell trade to NY? Talk-O Tuesday

The Lakers are reportedly involved in a possible 3 team where they could be the key in the Donovan Mitchell deal to the Knicks. Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the latest rumors that could see the Lakers landing 3 key players in exchange for 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://podcastcho...

Sep 01, 202235 min

Is Jeanie Buss gaslighting Laker fans? — I Love Basketball

The Lakers are less than a month away from the start of training camp, and Raj can barely contain his excitement. But first! Jeanie Buss gave a 45-minute interview to The Athletic, and Raj and Sabreena spend this week's episode trying to figure out why Buss is speaking on the record with the Lakers roster hopefully still in flux, and what can be deciphered from her comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra...

Aug 31, 202239 min

Anthony gives his latest insane Rob Pelinka theory -- Lakers Lounge

Rob Pelinka's tenure has been defined by incredible plans that haven't been executed. Anthony gives his thoughts on where that approach has landed 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

Aug 29, 202245 min

Lakers could help facilitate Donovan Mitchell-to-Knicks trade -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony explains how a Knicks trade could wind up helping the Lakers, then narrates his column from Friday on why the Lakers cannot wait another season to fix this 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-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 202213 min

Lakers must next choose between future flexibility and current competition -- The Hook

Anthony and Aaron discuss the fallout from the Lakers trading for Patrick Beverley. They have two paths in front of them: Continuing to improve the team in meaningful ways now, or maintaining financial flexibility. 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

Aug 26, 20221 hr 7 min

One way or another, Russell Westbrook's time with the Lakers is likely over -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony explains why, whether he is traded or simply sent home, Russell Westbrook has likely played his last game in a Lakers uniform. 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

Aug 26, 202213 min

Is Westbrook to Indiana next after the Pat Bev trade? Talk-O Tuesday

The Lakers traded for Patrick Beverley, Alex Padilla and Alex Regla break down the details of the trade and how he could fit in. Plus they discuss if this is the precursor to Russell Westbrook getting traded to Indiana. 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

Aug 26, 202234 min

BREAKING: Lakers trade Talen Horton-Tucker, Stanley Johnson to Utah for Patrick Beverley -- Lakers Lowdown

The Lakers are moving the guy they chose over Alex Caruso and a young wing for a lesser, older version of Alex Caruso but hey Anthony isn't better at all. Nope nope nope nope nope. 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

Aug 25, 202210 min

Who are the greatest Lakers role players? — I Love Basketball

Of the many sins of the 2021-22 Lakers, perhaps the greatest was the front office's complete disregard for quality role players. Throughout this franchise's history, the Lakers have been host to some of the greatest others to ever play in the NBA, and their contributions to the team's 17 titles have been indispensable. On this week's episode of "I Love Basketball", Raj and Sabreena celebrate their favorite role players to don purple and gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Aug 25, 202250 min

Lakers to shift focus to Indiana, Utah after Brooklyn pretends everything is fine -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony details the three paths the Lakers have facing them now that Brooklyn is trying to patch things up. Which makes the most sense? Which is likeliest? How bad would door No. 3 be? 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

Aug 24, 202211 min

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving are staying in Brooklyn; Now what? -- Anthony Irwin Show Live

Anthony and Aaron are joined by listeners to react to news that Kevin Durant will be staying in Brooklyn, at least for now. They discuss trade packages from Indiana and Utah, and where the ceiling sits without Kyrie Irving involved. 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

Aug 23, 202252 min

Sean Highkin on Blazers offseason, Phil Knight speculation, Bronny James to Oregon -- Anthony Irwin Show

Anthony talks to Sean Highkin about the Blazers. They're intriguing for all kinds of reasons that have some clear ties back to 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

Aug 22, 202257 min

Pau Gasol's differing Lakers and Grizzlies legacies

With the announcement of Pau Gasol's jersey retirement in the 2022-23 season, Jacob welcomes in Keith Parish of the Fastbreak Breakfast and Grits and Grinds podcasts to discuss Pau's different legacies with the Lakers and Grizzlies franchises. 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...

Aug 21, 202248 min

Are the Lakers patient enough to ever find its next Kobe Bryant? -- The Hook

The Lakers have been pretty clear in how they plan to build moving forward. This approach is mostly fine and has resulted in a championship, but it also has an unfortunate unintended consequence. 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

Aug 19, 202235 min

How "Legacy" Lakers documentary misses the point -- The Hook

Even given his concerns about these new "documentaries" being released, Anthony is pretty excited about one project in particular. He and Aaron go into that, and discuss what they've seen from the new Lakers "doc" currently airing on Hulu. 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

Aug 19, 202235 min

LeBron James' extension should help with landing Kyrie Irving -- Anthony Irwin Show Live

LeBron James may not look at it like a favor, but he probably helped the Lakers in their efforts to trade Russell Westbrook. Anthony talks to Aaron Larsuel and listeners about this, then takes questions. 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

Aug 18, 20221 hr 10 min

What does LeBron James' extension mean for Lakers' chances at trading Russell Westbrook? -- I Love Basketball

With Sabreena off this week, Raj welcomed our own Aaron Larsuel to discuss the fallout from LeBron James' two-year extension. What does this mean for Russell Westbrook? Anthony Davis? Rob Pelinka? Then, the guys show some love for Pau Gasol. 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...

Aug 18, 202230 min

BREAKING: LeBron James signs 2-year extension -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony reacts to LeBron James signing his extension. What does this mean for the Lakers' efforts to trade Russell Westbrook? He then reacts to the team announcing they'll be retiring Pau Gasol's jersey. 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

Aug 17, 20229 min

The NBA seems to be moving away from Lakers-Clipper 'rivalry' -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony reacts to some of what we know about the Lakers' schedule thus far, then gives his thoughts on "Legacy," the new Lakers documentary on Hulu. 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

Aug 17, 202211 min

Lakers leaked schedule breakdown: Talk-O Tuesday

Nine of the Lakers games for the 2023 season have leaked. Alex Padilla and Alex Regla broke down and previewed how they think those games will 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

Aug 17, 202236 min

The actual deadline the Lakers might have to trade Russell Westbrook by -- Lakers Lounge

With Harrison back from another honeymoon, the guys discuss the actual timeline the Lakers are working with as it pertains to trading for Kyrie Irving. 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

Aug 15, 202251 min

Is LeBron James considered a Lakers great? -- Can U Dig It

On this week's episode, Jacob Rude is joined by Raj Chipalu to discuss the leaked games so far for the Lakers this season and whether LeBron James should be considered a franchise great. 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

Aug 15, 202246 min

What will come next as Kevin Durant tries to get traded? -- The Hook

Is the league informing Kevin Durant how it really thinks of him? The guys discuss this, how it all impacts the Lakers, and how LeBron James' offseason might be a message to Anthony Davis. 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

Aug 12, 202241 min

Why the Kevin Durant trade saga has drawn out as long as it has -- The Hook

The guys start with a quick trip around some recent news across the league, then dive into the latest on Kevin Durant and the Nets. Why has this taken so long to be resolved? 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

Aug 12, 202242 min

Lakers reportedly *haven't* offered both firsts for Kyrie Irving -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony cops to a mistake he made, explains what happened, and then analyzes what it means 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

Aug 12, 20229 min

Lakers reportedly open to offering both firsts for Kyrie Irving -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony reacts to the latest on the Lakers' pursuit of Kyrie Irving, then narrates a column he wrote about ESPN's coverage (or lack thereof) of recent developments in the KD trade saga. 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

Aug 11, 20229 min

Ethan Strauss on Woj, ESPN sitting out Kevin Durant wanting Sean Marks fired -- Anthony Irwin Show

Anthony welcomed Ethan Strauss to discuss ESPN essentially completely ignoring arguably the biggest story of summer in the NBA. 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

Aug 10, 202238 min

Details on LeBron James' meeting with Rob Pelinka don't inspire confidence -- Lakers Lowdown

Anthony reacts to the details coming out of LeBron James' meeting with Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham. Despite their best efforts to making things look rosy, nothing sounded particularly great. 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

Aug 10, 202211 min
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