Lakers Lounge
1,942 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★ - 264 ratingsAnthony 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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More initial thoughts on Lakers-Nuggets
April 17, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutesGabe Vincent, Jaxson Hayes, Bruce Brown, crazy hot shooting... All lesser-covered potential variables that could swing in the Lakers' favor heading into this much-anticipated series against the world champs. Anthony, Raj and Sabreena dive in headfirst and get to some live viewer 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
Sabreena joins Raj and Anthony to break down Lakers-Pelicans
April 17, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutesAfter an insane play-in game between the Lakers and Pelicans, Anthony is joined by Raj and Sabreena to break it all down. LeBron James and Anthony Davis weren't at their best but the Lakers did just enough to outlast the Pelicans (with the help, unfortunately, of a poorly timed Zion Williamson injury). 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
Harrison defends his stance on tanking... YEAH BRING IT ON LFR
April 16, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutesAnthony welcomes Harrison onto the show to discuss the last 24 hours, in which Harrison's mentions and quotes have devolved into one of the deepest, darkest circles of hell. Even still, neither guy has relented on the logic behind tanking even as they know the Lakers would never in a zillion years entertain it. They also preview the play-in game and discuss some other matchups the Lakers could be facing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin...
Should the Lakers lose intentionally Tuesday to avoid the Nuggets in the first round?
April 15, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutesAfter the Lakers beat the Pelicans to lock up the eight seed, Anthony can't help but wonder if the Lakers are better off losing in their first play-in game to avoid playing the Denver Nuggets. Raj (and the vast majority of everyone everwhere) disagrees VEHEMENTLY. 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
Is Playoff Darvin Ham a thing?
April 15, 2024 07:00 - 40 minutesAnthony and Raj discuss Darvin Ham's handling of the Lakers' final game and wonder if it takes the highest stakes to get Ham to operate like a competent NBA head coach. 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
What are the best- and worst-case scenarios for the Lakers in the play-in tournament?
April 12, 2024 22:09 - 57 minutesAnthony and Aaron discuss Wonka. Yup. You read that right. We promise it's worth it. From there, the two dive into the play-in scenarios and matchups for the Lakers. Who would they most like to see in that setting? Who would they least like to see? Anthony also explains why somehow making the eight seed doesn't just give them the best chance at making the playoffs, but also a MUCH better chance at a championship. To wrap things up, they try to sum up their feelings about this regular season. ...
Sabreena Merchant on how she'll remember this season, Caitlin Clark, women's basketball's future
April 12, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutesAnthony and Sabreena try to figure out how they'll remember this season if it does end within the next week or so. Anthony also never passes up an opportunity to talk women's basketball with Sabreena and there's obviously a ton to talk about. 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
Sabreena Merchant on the chances Darvin Ham is back next year
April 12, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutesAnthony brings back Sabreena Merchant to talk about the season Darvin Ham has had and whether she thinks there's any chance he's back next year. Her answer surprised him to an almost alarming extent. 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
Latest details on Lakers vibes heading into crucial last few games
April 11, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourAnthony offers up some extra context on the situation facing the Lakers, and how ready they are for it. Then, because it was something he was wondering about today, he wonders aloud whether the Pelicans would be wise to take the first they can get from the Lakers this summer, or gamble on the Lakers being worse next year. He wraps by taking questions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choi...
The lineup that may have ended the Lakers season
April 10, 2024 07:54 - 50 minutesAnthony and Raj talk about the stretch of the game that may have ended this Lakers season, and how it was a perfect encapsulation of Darvin Ham's disasterclass all year. 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
Even given lowered expectations, Darvin Ham managed to drive Anthony insane
April 10, 2024 07:52 - 50 minutesAnthony Davis didn't play. LeBron James was sick. The Warriors couldn't miss. The Lakers likely weren't going to win that one regardless, but Darvin Ham still found a way to mangle the game. 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
STOP HITTING ANTHONY DAVIS IN THE FACE
April 08, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutesThe Lakers went from feeling pretty good about their chances at maybe moving out of the play-in tournament to... well, yeah. Anthony recaps a tough day in Laker Land as the Lakers lost LeBron James before the game, then lost Anthony Davis during the game, and finally, lost the actual game. 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
The Lakers finally got some standings help
April 05, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutesThe Lakers have kept chugging along, racking up wins at a much greater rate than earlier this season. Problem is, so have all their competition. That finally changed when the Knicks beat the Kings. Anthony and Aaron talk about the standings after the night's action, their expectations for the team to wrap up the regular season, and a tough question Anthony had for Aaron. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...
The Lakers won but... yuck
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutesFollowing a game that highlighted a bunch of the things that make this team so frustrating at times, Anthony and Harrison go full disappointed-dad to describe how they felt about the effort and the culture that makes it seem like it's ok. To make things as positive as they should be given the way the team is playing, though, the guys take a look at the basketball everyone is playing since Rui Hachimura was added to the starting lineup. Finally, as Anthony hit an important milestone, he thanks...
Lakers get a nice, comfortable win over Raptors
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutesThe Lakers took care of business on the front end of a back-to-back and now have a real chance at having LeBron James and Anthony Davis available for the second. Anthony discusses that as well as a few other notes from a nice, calm win over the Raptors. 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
What the Lakers need to learn from Caitlin Clark and Kim Mulkey
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 45 minutesAnthony watched Caitlin Clark torch LSU and couldn't help but keep coming back to the Lakers with a couple big lessons. From there, he gives the steering wheel to live viewers at our youtube page for some fun topics. 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
LeBron James torched the Nets to get the Lakers back on track
April 01, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutesAnthony recaps a nice, relaxing Lakers win. He could describe it that way because LeBron James went OFF. He discusses all that, Gabe Vincent's return and the resulting rotation, then takes a look the west playoff picture. 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
Who are these Lakers?
March 29, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourAnthony and Aaron discuss everything surrounding Gabe Vincent's potential return -- including the reporting Anthony has done on this subject to this point. From there, the guys talk about the basketball impact he'd make to a rotation that has found itself lately. Anthony is nervous that Darvin Ham can't avoid his worst inclinations. To wrap up, Anthony asks a borderline existential question: Are the Lakers who they've shown themselves to be lately, since Rui Hachimura was inserted into the st...
Harrison is a Darvin Ham stan now
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutesAnthony and Harrison try to recap the Lakers beating the Grizzlies but it devolves into Harrison stanning Darvin Ham and Anthony's internet fighting back personally. 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
Anthony MF Davis, Austin MF Reaves, The Los Angeles MF Lakers
March 27, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourAnthony and Raj react to the game Raj is calling his favorite win of the season. Anthony Davis showed out against Giannis. Austin Reaves outplayed Damian Lillard. D'Angelo Russell had a huge second half. Double overtime. Giant comeback. On the road. No LeBron. Holy crap. 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
Trysta Krick on Jontay Porter and the fallout from this scandal across sports
March 26, 2024 21:24 - 42 minutesAnthony welcomes Trysta Krick (Bet MGM Tonight, The Heat Check Podcast) to discuss Jontay Porter getting caught in a pretty dumb way. They look at the details of the story to this point, the NBA's potential response, fallout from this across sports and more. 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
Anthony Davis finally gets some individual recognition
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutesAnthony reacts to the news LeBron James is going to miss the Lakers' game against the Bucks. He then responds to Anthony Davis finally receiving some individual recognition. To wrap things up, he answers a question from the iTunes mailbag and a surreal moment that was created by Shohei Ohtani's press conference. 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/ad...
Spencer Dinwiddie plays his best game as a Laker in win over Pacers
March 25, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutesThe Lakers made it way too interesting but at this point, you just kind of have to take wins. Spencer Dinwiddie stepped up with D'Angelo Russell out. Anthony Davis continues to own the Pacers. Austin Reaves closed out the game with big shots and free throws. Still, the defense wasn't great and Darvin Ham did some Darvin Ham stuff. 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...
Appateaser: Raj and Anthony discuss the job Rob Pelinka has done
March 20, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutesThe show ran a little long after the Lakers beat the Hawks and Anthony's voice is once again on the fritz, so we isolated the full conversation between him and Raj Chipalu about Rob Pelinka. You won't want to miss any of it. 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
Lakers beat Hawks; Raj grills Anthony about his latest reporting
March 19, 2024 07:22 - 1 hourAnthony and Raj break down a nice, calm Lakers blowout, then dive into Anthony's latest piece. To do so, Anthony hands the reins over to Raj Chipalu, who had some legitimately great questions ready to go that lead to a thoughtful conversation on the state of the Lakers. 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
Why Lakers fans should root for the Clippers to keep sliding
March 18, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutesAnthony recaps a tough weekend, a disaster of a primetime game for the NBA, the Lakers' current trajectory and then, a fun hypothetical having to do with the Clippers failing, firing Tyronn Lue and the Lakers righting a wrong. 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
D'Angelo Russell's quotes about Darvin Ham weren't a good look for anyone
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 1 hourAnthony and Aaron tackle D'Angelo Russell's quotes and subsequent stinker in Sacramento. This leads to a discussion about Darvin Ham's standing in the locker room (again). From there, they try to figure out if there's anything the Lakers can do to help Anthony Davis against bigger, more physical centers. 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
Another night, another embarrassing loss to the Kings
March 14, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutesAnthony had a lot of stuff to get off his chest. So he did. 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
Anthony and Raj reminisce about Kobe Bryant
March 13, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutesSlow news day and Anthony and Raj went long the other night, so we grabbed a clip from it you may have missed. The guys talk about the most talented Lakers of their lifetimes and it leads to both of them marveling at what Kobe used to do on a regular basis. 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
The Lakers really screwed up the Kobe statue huh
March 12, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutesAnthony discusses the Kobe Bryant statue screwup and how it reflects some of the issues the Lakers as an organization continue to put on embarrassing display. He then talks about the lack of help the Lakers got and Gabe Vincent's potential return. 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
Anthony Bleeping Davis
March 11, 2024 07:29 - 1 hourAnthony and Raj sit back and take in a really fun Lakers weekend, culminating in a win against Minnesota. They've been a very different team since they started playing their best players. What a concept. 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
Holy crap what a win
March 09, 2024 07:19 - 49 minutesAnthony makes fun of himself with the help of a special guest. Enjoy this one. 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
How much more rope does Rob Pelinka have?
March 08, 2024 23:18 - 53 minutesAnthony opened up The Lounge for a "Happy" Hour today and took your questions. People seem pretty interested in Rob Pelinka and, frankly, it's for good reason. Anthony discusses that, what the Lakers do if they don't land a star this summer, Austin Reaves' defense, and plenty more. 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
Where is the Lakers players' defense of Darvin Ham?
March 08, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutesThere have been several reports about Darvin Ham's standing in the locker room and at no point this season has a single player stepped up to defend his head coach. The guys discuss this, the impact of the noise on Jeanie Buss/Rob Pelinka and how unique Ham's surviving all that noise to this point feels. Then, Anthony asks Aaron where bringing in Spencer Dinwiddie was a mistake given Ham's ideological approach to the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...
The Lakers embarrassed themselves
March 07, 2024 08:34 - 1 hourAnthony and Raj take turns ranting about the game. This one hurt. 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
Mirin Fader on the media circus surrounding LeBron and Bronny
March 06, 2024 22:23 - 51 minutesAnthony welcomes friend of the show Mirin Fader (The Ringer) on to discuss her latest, a profile on Bronny James and his path to the NBA. You won't want to miss this, or her profile. 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
Sabreena Merchant on how much she and Anthony trust the Lakers, plus Caitlin Clark
March 06, 2024 08:00 - 1 hourAnthony welcomes friend of the show, Sabreena Merchant (The Athletic), to talk about this recent the Lakers have been on since February. They've actually been pretty good! They try to explain why it doesn't feel that way. Then, after the Lakers beat up on the Thunder again, it's made Anthony think about a potential path through the playoffs. Question becomes: How confident are he and Sabreena in the Lakers actually pulling that off? To wrap the show, they discuss Caitlin Clark's decision to g...
The Thunder probably don't want to see the Lakers in a series
March 05, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutesAnthony recaps a nice, fun, relaxing win against *checks notes* the top seed in the conference heading into the game. He explains why the Lakers are a matchup nightmare for OKC and how it all starts with Anthony Davis. To wrap things up, he credits D'Angelo Russell for not moping after being incorrectly benched at the end of the Nuggets game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Anthony broke the internet over the weekend
March 04, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutesAnthony dropped a few bombshells in his debut for Lakers Daily and offered up a little extra context in this episode, especially regarding LeBron James and Darvin Ham's working relationship. The Lakers tough another tough loss to the Nuggets Saturday, but did get some help around the league. They'll still need to string together some wins though. How likely does that feel? Anthony also discusses James passing 40k and plenty more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...
March is gonna be TOUGH; Plus, we unveil the Happy Hour as we've wanted it to exist
March 01, 2024 21:36 - 50 minutesAnthony opens the show looking ahead at a March schedule that will likely make or break the season. Then, he answers a couple questions and finally gets to test the version of the Happy Hour he's always wanted. If you want to participate in the show, you can sign up to be a Lounge VIP 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
Well, that technically still counts
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutesThe Lakers absolutely needed to win last night against a Wizards team carrying a 12-game losing streak, so of course they played with their food and played five extra minutes they didn't have to. Anthony was not thrilled, to say the least, especially when talking about Darvin Ham. LeBron and AD were special though. 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...
What should expectations be of the Lakers the rest of this season?
February 29, 2024 22:43 - 55 minutesAnthony and Aaron continue to relive last night's incredible comeback with the help of an old clip from a former employer. Then, they get into the meat of the episode, that being: How high should people's expectations of this be from here on out? And if they don't meet those expectations, who should be held accountable? 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://podcastchoice...
HOLY S*** WHAT A WIN
February 29, 2024 08:08 - 1 hourAnthony and Raj try to piece together some real thoughts after one of the craziest comebacks you'll ever see. That LeBron James guy, pretty good at basketball, he is. 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
Lakers update Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent's injury situations
February 28, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutesAnthony relays the latest information on Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent. It's not.... great. Then he chuckles a little at LeBron James hating mock drafts now this Bronny isn't being included in them. He then discusses what frustrates him about Darvin Ham's desire to recreate the Bucks when last year's team is sitting right there. Finally, he discusses Brian Windhorst's report on LeBron wanting a new contract this summer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Anthony blows Harrison's mind with the latest Darvinism
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutesAnthony and Harrison discuss the hypothetical from over the weekend on whether the Lakers would perhaps be better off losing earlier than planned this season to ensure Darvin Ham gets fired. Harrison was holding strong to his stance that he'd rather the Lakers win until Anthony blew his mind with his latest tidbit of reporting. They also talk about how little confidence they have in anyone after LeBron James leaves, however that would be. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pr...
Are the Lakers better off flaming out early if it means Darvin Ham definitely gets fired?
February 26, 2024 09:59 - 20 minutesA reminder, this aired as part of the Lowdown today, but it was such a tough question that completely derailed the Lakers Lounge slack that we decided to clip it so you can sit with this question. Is winning one playoff round enough for you as a fan if it means there's a greater chance Darvin Ham is back next year? 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...
Lakers lose to Suns in matinee; Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves struggle; Darvin does Darvin stuff
February 26, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutesAnthony recaps another frustrating loss. He discusses Anthony Davis' empty stats, Darvin Ham's super small lineup and Taurean Prince's role. Then, he asks a tough question: Would you rather lose in the playoffs early and ensure Ham is gone next season, or win a round or two and have to go through all this again? He wraps with a look at a brutal 10-game stretch coming up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...
Raj and Aaron join Anthony for a Triangle Pod following an annoying loss to the Warriors
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutesAnthony welcomes Raj AND Aaron into The Lounge to discuss that annoying loss to the surging Warriors. The guys talk about the optics of LeBron sitting both games on either side of the All Star Break but playing in the All Star Game, itself, D'Angelo Russell's frustrating game, Rui Hachimura having the biggest game between floor and ceiling any of the guys can recall and plenty more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...
Matt Moore actually makes the case for betting on the Lakers to win the championship
February 22, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutesAnthony welcomes Matt Moore (The Action Network) back after hearing him make the case on his show, "Buckets," that the Lakers are actually good value to win the championship now. The guys use that as a launchpad to discuss this Lakers season so far, MVP odds, the All Star Weekend that was, and plenty more. 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
Mirjam Swanson on this weird Lakers season, Clippers comparisons, All Star Weekend
February 20, 2024 21:01 - 54 minutesAnthony welcomes a friend of the show, Mirjam Swanson (Southern California News Group, OC Register), to discuss what it's been like to editorialize about these Lakers after focusing on the Clippers as she had previously. This leads to a discussion about Darvin Ham not getting the continuity memo and a comparison between how the Lakers do things vs. how the Clippers do. To wrap things up, they discuss this last All Star Weekend and some of the notable trends to come out of it. To learn more ...