FULL EPISODE: Anthony discusses the weird situation and conversation surrounding Bronny James, who was cleared by the NBA to remain in the NBA Draft. Then, he has a little fun with LeBron James checking out a playoff game in Cleveland. That quickly becomes a fairly serious take on James' player option and the pressure Anthony hopes gets applied to an organization that needs a kick in the butt. He offers up the latest on the head coach search and wraps with a dive into the mailbag/comment section...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Anthony discusses the fallout from Mike Budenholzer and what he knows about that situation, then allows that to serve as a backdrop for how the Lakers are handling their search for a head coach. All roads currently leads back to Tyronn Lue, and until they get clarity on that situation, they aren't likely to make an official hire. This leads to a rare sentiment: Anthoyn agreeing with their approach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva...
May 13, 2024•32 min
Anthony answers a few more questions about the Lakers' head coach search, and one in particular covers a fun topic: Rob Pelinka's approach to this offseason compared to the last couple. He also talks JJ Redick and why he thinks he'll have a better chance at success that Darvin Ham. 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, 2024•31 min
FULL EP.: To start, Anthony discusses the Suns hiring Mike Budenholzer and the Hornets hiring Charles Lee and how the Lakers' approach to finding a coach has "cost" them two viable candidates. He shocks the world, though, by not holding this against the Lakers, as they await their clear-cut top preference. He discusses what he's heard on that front, plus their options if Ty Lue isn't available. He then dives into an insanely full mailbag. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...
May 13, 2024•1 hr
Mere moments before Anthony and Aaron went live, Frank Vogel was let go by the Suns. So, naturally, Anthony had questions about what it might mean for the Lakers' coaching search. 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, 2024•30 min
Anthony is pretty adamant in his stance against small point guards. Aaron offers some talking points on why he thinks there's still some value with those kinds of players. 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, 2024•31 min
The Lakers were still doing their homework on potential candidates as one potential target (Charles Lee) was hired. Then, the Phoenix Suns fired Frank Vogel, and moved into a competitive position with the Lakers for another target. Anthony and Aaron discuss that, the Lakers' coaching search in broader terms, and the playoffs thus far. 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://podcast...
May 10, 2024•58 min
In terms of Lakers' specific news, well, we're all just kind of waiting. Unfortunately, it would appear the Lakers are also waiting on the Ty Lue-Clippers situation to play out. Anthony combines the latest reporting with his own intel to offer up everything you need to know about their coaching search. 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, 2024•29 min
In the second half of the show, Anthony opens the iTunes mailbag, then take to Twitter and the live Youtube audience. Listeners were interested in the directions the Lakers can go in this summer, what to look for in a coach, and, interestingly, what Anthony Davis will need to do to prepare for next season. 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, 2024•31 min
To start, Anthony relays some of the latest on the Lakers' coaching search and adds to it what he's heard thus far. Then, he covers Trae Young leaving Klutch Sports and why he isn't exactly devastated by the reports. Then, he dives into the iTunes mailbag, Twitter and live Youtube comments. 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, 2024•57 min
Having watched enough of this second round, Anthony has come to the conclusion on what the Lakers definitely won't need this summer. He also offers up his thoughts on Christian Wood opting in and wraps with a dark thought on how close the Lakers may not be, considering what we've seen from the Wolves and Thunder. 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, 2024•33 min
Anthony welcomes Robert Flom into The Lounge to discuss how much of the Lakers' interest in Ty Lue is impacting the Clippers' interest in bringing him back. They also discuss the Clippers somehow running all of this back and the outside pressures that might lead to them making that mistake. 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 07, 2024•34 min
After wrapping up a discussion about the Clippers actually running this back, Anthony and Robert Flom dive into Tyronn Lue's abilities and shortcomings as head coach. He's obviously very good and would help, but he wouldn't fix everything. 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 07, 2024•37 min
The Clippers have been pretty mediocre for a while now yet made sure to let everyone know they want to bring back Tyronn Lue. Anthony thinks something in there doesn't quite add up, so he welcomed Robert Flom (213 Hoops) on the show to discuss the matter. The guys also discuss this Clippers era, which feels like it's coming to an end, and some of the similarities between the two franchises' current states. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.c...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Anthony opens the show by offering some extra intel from his Darvin Ham piece over the weekend. Then, he dives into the list of coaching candidates and explains why the Lakers probably won't be able to hire either of their top two choices (Ty Lue and Jason Kidd). 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, 2024•32 min
Anthony takes a look at JJ Redick's candidacy and why he thinks we should be taking him seriously. He also discusses what the Lakers would have to do to improve the chances Redick works out if they do indeed hire him. To wrap things up, he opens the mailbag and gives his Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef take. 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, 2024•29 min
Anthony offers up some extra context on his piece from over the weekend about Darvin Ham's firing. From there, he takes a look at the candidates currently leaked and offers up the name he thinks is slightly more likely than the others, as of right now. He also discusses the process that goes into hiring a head coach and how he'd like to see the Lakers handle this before opening the mailbag to wrap up the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...
May 06, 2024•57 min
Anthony reacts to the Lakers firing Darvin Ham, and how the Lakers set him up to fail from the get. Still, Ham didn't exactly make things easy on himself, either. Anthony offers up intel on where Ham went wrong this season. To wrap things up, Anthony takes a look at where the Lakers go from here. 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 03, 2024•47 min
Anthony and Aaron discuss, well, a bunch of stuff to fillibuster because, a., Aaron didn't want to get in trouble and, b., we're just waiting for the official announcement. 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 03, 2024•35 min
After discussing where things are likely heading with Darvin Ham, Anthony opens up the discussion to something Aaron can more comfortably participate in: Trying to figure out how to tweak the roster this summer. 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 03, 2024•34 min
Reports are swirling on Darvin Ham's future, so Anthony offers up the intel he has on the situation while Aaron tries to avoid getting in trouble. From there, the guys discuss the Lakers seemingly overcorrecting to the criticism they received after firing Frank Vogel. In the back half of the episode, they cover their top priorities for the Lakers this summer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Darvin Ham is still the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. He won't be for long, and is probably surprised to still hold that position, but here we are. Anthony shares what he knows, and he and Harrison explain what might be going on. 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 02, 2024•34 min
After wrapping up their conversation on the Lakers taking their time on a decision that's likely already been made, Anthony and Harrison try to summarize how they'll remember this season. 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 02, 2024•33 min
Anthony and Harrison wrap up their conversation about how they'll look back on this team years from now. From there, after Harrison brings up D'Angelo Russell's weird exit interview quotes, the guys wonder about the leverage he mentioned. Where would that come from? To wrap things up, they answer questions from the live super comments. 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...
May 02, 2024•33 min
All signs still point to Darvin Ham getting fired, and everyone is in a bit of a holding pattern until it's officially announced/leaked. What's taking so long? He's definitely getting fired, right? Like there's no way they don't make this call, right? Then, the guys discuss the season that was. How do they look back on it now, and how will they look back on it years from now? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Anthony wonders what the deal might be as everyone waits for a decision on Darvin Ham. Then, after the game, LeBron James made it seem like he might finally hold his leverage over the organization. Anthony hopes he does. 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 01, 2024•38 min
Anthony and Raj try to wrap their heads around what just happened but then are forced to try to figure out and explain what comes next for the current head coach of the Lakers. How long would he remain in that position? 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
Apr 30, 2024•34 min
Aaron drops by to debate with Anthony and Raj about whether the Lakers ever could've had a realistic shot against the Nuggets. Aaron was at one end of the spectrum. Raj at the other. And Anthony found himself right in the middle. 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
Apr 30, 2024•34 min
Anthony and Raj discuss the approach with Anthony Davis this season, and answer questions from the live super comments. 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
Apr 30, 2024•35 min
After wrapping up the offseason preview conversation, Anthony takes some time to thank you, the audience, for all the support you've given us this season. 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
Apr 30, 2024•33 min
