Lakers Lounge

Lakers Lounge

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.

Episodes

FULL: Final preseason thoughts; JJ overthinks starters; Mailbag

October 20, 2025 • 60 mins
Anthony starts with some macro-level thoughts about this underwhelming Lakers preseason and training camp, which segues pretty naturally into JJ Redick's weird choice for the fifth starter. From there, he dives into the mailbags, where the vibes aren't exactly immaculate. 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://...
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PART 1: JJ Redick went and did a Darvin

October 20, 2025 • 31 mins
Anthony isn't thrilled with the starting group JJ Redick is going to go with on opening night and has noticed a few similarities between Redick and his predecessor. 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
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PART 2: MAILBAG - Will LeBron ask for a trade at some point this season?

October 20, 2025 • 32 mins
Anthony wraps up his conversation about Rob, JJ and the front office, then dives into a question from the mailbag about how LeBron might handle 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
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THE HOOK: Dress rehearsal preview; Managing LeBron's injury; Training camp takeaways; Season preview

October 17, 2025 • 63 mins
In loaded show, Anthony and Pete preview the Lakers' final preseason game, which they're considering a dress rehearsal. From there, they discuss LeBron's injury and how the Lakers will manage his absence. They look back on training camp and wonder whether their expectations for it were too high. Finally, they discuss the season ahead and outline the spectrum of outcomes they could see with this team. To learn more about listener...
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PART 1: How will the Lakers handle LeBron's absence?

October 17, 2025 • 33 mins
Anthony and Pete briefly preview tonight's "dress rehearsal," then discuss how they think the Lakers can or will stay afloat while LeBron is out with his back issues. 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
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PART 2: Has this preseason changed your expectations for this team?

October 17, 2025 • 34 mins
The guys look back on a somewhat disappointing preseason and training camp and then debate their expectations of the team heading into the season. Anthony remains a hater. 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
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FULL: Mailbag - Lakers sale update; Adou Thiero latest; Dalton Knecht's future

October 17, 2025 • 39 mins
Anthony dives into the mailbags way later in the week than usual because of the preseason schedule. This week, listeners wanted to know what's up with the Lakers sale, Adou Thiero's progress from knee surgery, and a ton 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
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PART 1: Any update on the Lakers sale?

October 17, 2025 • 24 mins
Anthony dives into the mailbags and listeners want to know what the deal is with the Lakers' impending sale. 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
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PART 2: Dalton needs to find his love for basketball again

October 17, 2025 • 17 mins
Anthony is concerned that Dalton Knecht has lost his passion for the sport because of how things have gone with the Lakers. Later, a listener asks what Anthony thinks about LeBron and Anthony probably disappoints. 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
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LOWDOWN: Luka, Austin, LeBron sit; Gabe catches fire; Mavs dominate fourth

October 16, 2025 • 17 mins
The Lakers for some reason scheduled a back-to-back in the preseason. This meant half their roster was available. The Mavericks used this as a dress rehearsal and things still managed to look pretty good... until the second half. Anthony breaks down the game, then discusses the issues with how the Lakers have approached the end of their roster the last few years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...
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LOWDOWN: Luka debuts; Lakers lose to extremely short-handed Suns

October 15, 2025 • 14 mins
The good news: Luka looked incredible. The bad news: The Lakers lost to a Phoenix team that sat its whole rotation. 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
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FULL: Luka Doncic debuts, looks great; Austin continues his stellar play; Weird loss

October 15, 2025 • 59 mins
Anthony and Raj break down what they saw from Luka Doncic in his muxh anticipated preseason debut. Unfortunately, there wasn't as much as we'd have hoped to take from the game seeing as the Lakers chose to sit half their rotation. 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
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PART 1: Skinny Luka is going to be fun

October 15, 2025 • 31 mins
Anthony and Raj both liked a lot of what they saw from Luka DOncic in his preseason debut. Between Luka and Austin, the offense really should be fine while the Lakers wait for LeBron James. 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
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PART 2: Robert Horry and Byron Scott we wrong about Austin Reaves

October 15, 2025 • 31 mins
Another show, another opportunity apparently for people to demand Austin Reaves be shown the door. We sincerely don't get 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
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LOWDOWN: Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart to (finally) play in preseason

October 14, 2025 • 11 mins
The Lakers have been extremely cautious with their guys this preseason and are just now getting ready to get some key guys on the court. Anthony discusses tonight's game and what he'll be watching for. 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
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FULL: Harrison and Anthony dive deep on this LeBron James noise

October 14, 2025 • 60 mins
It's been a weird summer, followed by a weird training camp, followed by some weird reports, which... who knows what might follow all that. Anthony and Harrison break that down, then discuss Luka Doncic finally making his preseason debut. 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
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PART 1: How real is this LeBron noise?

October 14, 2025 • 31 mins
Anthony details the timeline that got us to this point, then opens up the conversation so that he and Harrison can try to figure out how real they think all this nonsense actually 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
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PART 2: What does LeBron actually want? Luka, Smart to finally play

October 14, 2025 • 31 mins
Anthony and Harrison wrap up their discussion on all this LeBron passive aggressive nonsense, then debate whether the Lakers' approach to the preseason and training camp is actually concerning. 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
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LOWDOWN: Reaves, Ayton, Vando, Vincent impress in win over Warriors

October 13, 2025 • 17 mins
The Lakers wrapped up the weekend with their first win of the preseason. There was plenty to like, even if you entered the festivities annoyed (as Anthony did) with the Lakers because of the decision to not play Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart. 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
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FULL: Lakers pick up first preseason win; Reaves, Ayton, Vincent, Vando impress

October 13, 2025 • 52 mins
The Lakers once again held Luka Doncic out of the game, as well as Marcus Smart. This annoyed Anthony but, once the game started, there was a lot to like. Anthony broke down the game, then answered questions from the live audience. 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
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