FULL EPISODE: Anthony tries to wrangle Raj into calming down long enough to talk about the Lakers' first-round pick. Dalton Knecht tumbled down the board and wound up with the Lakers, who are thrilled to have him. The guys talk about his game, why they loved the process that landed him there and what else they're hoping for from the draft. To wrap things up, Anthony whines up Rob Pelinka making excuses about how hard his job is. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and hi...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Anthony went live on our youtube page to preview what promises to be a significant day, no matter the outcome. Will they take someone at 17? Who? What are their needs? What comes after the draft? What kind of offseason might this be? Everything you need to know before the big night. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...
Jun 26, 2024•57 min
PART ONE: Anthony and Mirin expand on a piece she wrote for The Ringer on some of the hiring practices throughout the NBA. Were those interviews for Becky Hammon nothing more than a publicity stunt? The Lakers specifically said they wanted to do something "different" this coaching search. Well, there was one option in that regard they never considered. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our pr...
Jun 26, 2024•34 min
PART TWO: After a super smooth segue from a more serious topic, Anthony asks Mirin about the time she spent profiling Zach Edey, the fascinating big man out of Purdue who, as recently as a decade ago would be a surefire first overall pick. Now, the Lakers might have a chance at landing him at 17. If they did, who would they be getting? Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...
Jun 26, 2024•21 min
FULL EPISODE: Mirin Fader (The Ringer) stops by The Lounge to discuss a couple profiles she's written recently. She's one of our favorite guests and this is a particularly fun show, as Harrison isn't here to get in the way. First, she and Anthony discuss how disappointing it's been to watch women's presence in the NBA dwindle even while the women's game has exploded in popularity. This, combined with Black coaches struggling to find and keep footholds in the league is worth further conversation....
Jun 26, 2024•52 min
PART ONE: Anthony reacts to five clips in particular that summarized JJ Redick's introductory presser or explained what they're looking to do as an organization moving forward. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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
Jun 25, 2024•39 min
PART TWO: After getting through the most important clips from the presser, Anthony reacts to a couple guys going unmentioned. D'Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt's names never came up in the 50 or so minutes Redick and Pelinka were on stage. Anthony discusses that, then takes questions from the live audience. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...
Jun 25, 2024•45 min
FULL EPISODE: The Lakers introduced JJ Redick as their new head coach. Anthony marvels at Rob Pelinka not exactly coming off the way he normally does in such a setting. We did get some real insight into the Lakers' intentions, though, even if they don't really seem to line up with the reality they're facing. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc....
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 21 min
PART ONE: After giving some initial thoughts on what he's hoping to see in JJ Redick's intro presser, Anthony dives into the iTunes mailbag. A listener asked about the Lakers going all-in to this point, and Anthony started wondering if this might finally be the year they go that route. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear...
Jun 24, 2024•42 min
PART TWO: Anthony discusses what the fallout could be from drafting a player at 17 this year. Then, right as he was getting to wrap up the episode, a live viewer asked an absolute doozie of a question about Lakers ownership and the options there. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http...
Jun 24, 2024•38 min
FULL EPISODE: Anthony offers up a few thoughts on what to expect or hope for from JJ Redick's impending introductory presser, then throws to a particularly full and fun mailbag. Listeners wanted to know about Dejounte Murray, D'Angelo Russell, Jeanie Buss, and plenty more. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about ...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Anthony welcomes a good friend of the show to break down the NBA draft, heading into what could be a positively bonkers week leading up to it. This was a bonus episode because of the short notice and Ricky is the absolute best. You won't want to miss this one. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...
Jun 22, 2024•43 min
PART ONE: Anthony was sick of talking about a story he broke days ago. So he and Aaron talked about the draft, free agency and the offseason in general instead. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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
Jun 21, 2024•33 min
PART TWO: Right as the show was getting ready to end, Woj tweeted out what you already knew: JJ Redick is the head coach of the Lakers. The guys react, then Anthony scrambled off to prepare for everything else he had to do now that the news was "out." Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Jun 21, 2024•32 min
FULL EPISODE: In an effort to finally move on from this whole JJ Redick news cycle, Anthony and Aaron discuss the CBA's impact on how teams are approaching the draft, free agency, and the trade market. Then, because there is no leaving the JJ Redick news cycle behind us, "news" "breaks" that Redick will be the Lakers next head coach. Seeing as we've known and told you that was the case for a few days now, we were all truly shocked by the news. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, ...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr
PART ONE: Harrison convinced Anthony to run a victory lap. It's super awkward because Anthony no longer runs laps. Once that's out of the way, Anthony explains what has gone into JJ Redick being named the head coach of the Lakers. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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://podcastchoic...
Jun 21, 2024•37 min
PART TWO: Anthony and Harrison go through the names on the Lakers' reported list of candidates for JJ Redick's assistant coaching staff. To wrap up the show, the guys answer questions from the live youtube audience. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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...
Jun 21, 2024•44 min
FULL EPISODE: Anthony has had this story all along. So, after running a quick victory lap where we all get to celebrate together, he explains the timeline that led to JJ Redick getting hired as the next coach of the Lakers. The guys talk about what this week has been like, and the next steps now that the Lakers have their head coach. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 18 min
PART 1: With "Not Like Us" still playing in his head, Anthony tries to calm down and update you on the JJ Redick situation. Midway through his attempt at doing so, Raj steps into The Lounge and they couldn't help but laugh at that incredible concert (while trying to focus on the topic at hand). 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
Jun 20, 2024•32 min
PART 2: Anthony takes you behind the curtain of what the last 24-48 hours have been like, as he's been out on the limb that the Lakers and Redick had this figured out. It hasn't been great! Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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
Jun 20, 2024•32 min
PART 3: Late-ish in the conversation, Adrian Wojnarowski reported on ESPN that the Lakers haven't made an offer to JJ Redick but are "focused" on him in their coaching search. Anthony explains why he doesn't really buy it, then answers super comments from the live audience. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...
Jun 20, 2024•32 min
FULL EPISODE: The Lakers waited yet another day to announce that they've hired JJ Redick. Anthony comes back down to earth after the Kendrick Lamar concert to talk about that, then, Raj makes a special appearance to offer up this process from his perspective. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choice...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Harrison comes back after damn near a month. The guys talk about where Harrison's been and the roll his super long neck played in his absence. Then, the guys talk about Anthony's reporting on JJ Redick and the Lakers. It's just a matter of time. 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
Jun 19, 2024•47 min
Anthony and Harrison pick up their conversation from where they left off, then look ahead to what JJ Redick's coaching staff might look like. 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
Jun 19, 2024•48 min
The Lakers are set to hire JJ Redick as the next head coach of the franchise. Anthony tells you all about his morning, the tea leaves that led him to asking some direct questions, and how everything got here. Then, he examines where they might go next. More coming later today. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...
Jun 18, 2024•22 min
PART ONE: Anthony reacts to the Celtics retaking the rings lead, then offers up the latest of what he heard over the weekend regarding the Lakers' pursuit of a head coach. The JJ Redick announcement should be coming any day now. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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...
Jun 18, 2024•35 min
PART TWO: Listeners had some great questions lined up with an extra day to work with. Anthony responds as listeners proposed a couple trades, asked about how the Lakers front office is viewed throughout the league, and tried to slip him a little copium. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Jun 18, 2024•46 min
FULL EP.: Anthony reacts to that team from Boston winning this year's championship and how they took the talking points he's brought up the last few years and showed the value in marginal upgrades. Then, he offers up the latest on JJ Redick now that the Finals are over. He wraps by diving into a rather full and productive mailbag. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 18 min
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, JJ Redick is just now embarking on the process to potentially become the Lakers' next head coach. Anthony never thought Woj's story made any sense and explains why. In order to do so, he welcomes Ethan Strauss (House of Strauss), who wrote a phenomenal piece on all the dynamics at play 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...
Jun 14, 2024•45 min
Jerry West has passed away. Anthony reacts to the loss, gives his thoughts on the very human story of regret between West and the Lakers, and then ends on a positive note by telling a story about the time he met Mr. Clutch. 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
Jun 13, 2024•20 min
