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.
Wed, April 30, 2025
LOWDOWN: Game five preview; How Rob Pelinka helped put the Lakers in this spot
Well, it all comes down to tonight. Anthony explains what the Lakers will need to do and shares his exasperation over it being what they've needed to do (and have been able to do) to extend the series. Then, he narrates his latest column on how Rob Pelinka giving up on LeBron and AD is how they arrived here -- just not necessarily in the way you think. 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
Wed, April 30, 2025
FULL: JJ Redick on game four; Game five as a game seven; Mailbag
Anthony offers his thoughts to some of the quotes coming from Lakers practice. Most notably, he wasn't impressed by JJ Redick addressing his decision to make no subs in the second half of game four. He also reacts to Maxi Kleber's injury update then dives into a great set of questions in this week's mailbag. 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
Wed, April 30, 2025
PART ONE: JJ Redick didn't exactly cop to game four mistakes; He was never going to
JJ Redick was asked about his coaching with a little time to think about it and... didn't exactly back down to the criticism he's received. Anthony gives his thoughts on that, then previews tonight's elimination 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
Wed, April 30, 2025
PART TWO: The Austin Reaves conundrum...
A listener wanted to know if, had a couple things swung in the Lakers' favor and they won, Anthony would feel differently about JJ Redick's approach to the second half. He explains why he wouldn't have been, then answers some other great questions about Austin Reaves, who has been a hot topic this series. 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
Tue, April 29, 2025
FULL: Anthony and Raj basically just vent for a while; Oh and gorillas
This is one of those instances where the guys turn on the mics and basically just vent. The end result is a lengthy conversation about gorillas, Luka Ball, JJ Redick as a coach, Rob Pelinka's shortcomings and almost literally everything in-between. 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
Tue, April 29, 2025
PART ONE: 100 guys vs. 1 gorilla, who wins
The guys meander through some topics Anthony would rather cover instead of having to face the reality of the Lakers facing elimination as soon as Wednesday night. 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
Tue, April 29, 2025
PART TWO: Lakers' lack of creativity might end Anthony
The Lakers and Wolves have played four games and the Lakers' offense (especially late) has taken a trip back to the stone age. The guys talk about why this is the case and whether the Lakers can do anything about it -- or if they'll just lose this series the same way four times. 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
Tue, April 29, 2025
PART THREE: JJ losing Jaxson; Luka in transition; now what
After spending an hour talking about how the Lakers arrived here, Anthony and Raj then spend another half hour answering questions from a live audience that is also wondering how the hell the Lakers arrived 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
Mon, April 28, 2025
LOWDOWN: Well the Lakers are a loss away from disaster
The Lakers are a couple plays here and there from being up 3-1 heading back to L.A. Instead, the Timberwolves made those plays and have now pushed the Lakers to the brink of elimination. Anthony breaks down a truly horrendous performance from JJ Redick and what it cost 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
Mon, April 28, 2025
FULL: Yet another excruciating loss; JJ shows his inexperience
Anthony went live right after the game and tried to break it down but it was all so raw that he just ranted for a while. JJ Redick blew this one. Rob Pelinka played a role because of the roster he's put together over the years. Luka Ball is maddening. Ant is really bleeping good. Anyway, enjoy -- or try to. 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
Mon, April 28, 2025
PART ONE: JJ Redick just cost the Lakers a playoff game
There's no way around it. JJ Redick didn't make a single sub in the second half and the Lakers ran out of gas. Now they're down 3-1 heading back to L.A. and he'll have to find a way to earn back the trust and belief of his locker room. 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
Mon, April 28, 2025
PART TWO: Rob Pelinka owns some of this series too
JJ Redick told us all he doesn't trust this roster. Well, the person who put this roster together obviously deserves blame if this series continues on the way it's gone to this point. Anthony explains, especially as it pertains to the center 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
Sat, April 26, 2025
FULL: One of the more frustrating losses of Anthony's fan lifetime
Anthony starts the show with optimism. We swear. He said he was gonna do it and almost ranted himself out of the plan, but he did it. From there, well, yeah, things didn't stay so optimistic. Rui, Dorian, Gabe, Vando and Hayes probably won't want to listen to 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
Sat, April 26, 2025
PART ONE: Reasons for optimism... mostly
Anthony made the editorial decision live on the spot to start with optimism and it may have induced a migraine. Funny thing is: As frustrating as that loss was, there actually is reason to still believe in this team. 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
Sat, April 26, 2025
PART TWO: Lakers role players probably won't want to listen to this
After starting the show with optimism, Anthony turned his attention to why the Lakers are currently sitting down 2-1: The role players have mostly underperformed. If they don't pick it up, this is going to be a short trip to the postseason. 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
Fri, April 25, 2025
LOWDOWN: Lakers-Wolves game three preview
Let's f***ing win this thing. 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
Fri, April 25, 2025
FULL: Matt Moore on Lakers chances vs. Wolves and moving forward (he likes them)
Anthony welcomed Matt Moore (The Action Network, Everyone's Favorite Podcast Guest) to preview game three and discuss the series to this point. The guys talk about what the Lakers did well in game two and what adjustments Minny might have tonight. They talk about the Lakers' chances from here on out and the west playoffs as a whole. 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
Fri, April 25, 2025
PART ONE: How can the Lakers win game three?
Anthony and Matt talk about the Lakers' tactical adjustments from game one to two and what Minnesota can now do to adjust in game three. 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
Fri, April 25, 2025
PART TWO: Everyone is still missing the point on Rudy Gobert
Anthony and Matt discuss Rudy Gobert, who the internet is arguing about again. From there, they zoom out to the rest of the postseason to discuss their picks to come out of the west now that the series are underway. 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
Thu, April 24, 2025
LOWDOWN: JJ Redick needs to find ways to get more from Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt
Anthony wrote about Hayes and Vando for ClutchPoints and narrates the piece for today's Lowdown. 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
Thu, April 24, 2025
FULL: Raj and Anthony on the adjustments the Lakers made beyond "play harder"
Anthony and Raj have now rewatched the game at least once each and had some notes on what the Lakers did beyond, you know, trying harder and staying more disciplined. They offered those up, celebrated LeBron's defense, discussed Austin's struggles from deep and hit on everything in between and beyond. 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
Thu, April 24, 2025
PART ONE: Did the Lakers just "grit grittier?" (they didn't)
Anthony and Raj, armed with a couple rewatches between them, analyze what they saw from the Lakers both strategically and in terms of give a bleep (technical term). 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
Thu, April 24, 2025
PART TWO: The semi-definitive Austin Reaves conversation
Anthony tweeted something that pissed off Lakers fans. He thought Austin Reaves has been bothered by the Wolves physicality and athleticism. So, the guys discuss whether Anthony made a salient point, or whether he's just 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
Wed, April 23, 2025
LOWDOWN: Phew, we can breathe (for now)
Anthony recaps last night's game and explains what the Wolves are doing to help Mike Conley continue to play in the series. 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
Wed, April 23, 2025
FULL: Lakers even the series through defense, physicality
The Lakers met the Wolves' tenacity and evened the series. Anthony explains how, highlights some specific individual performances and wraps up with some of your questions and comments about 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
Wed, April 23, 2025
PART ONE: Lakers answer back... AND TOTALLY REDEEM THEMSELVES
Anthony reminds you to enjoy this, as painful as the playoffs might be, then dives into the game. Hey, rock fights can be fun too! 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
Wed, April 23, 2025
PART TWO: Austin said bleep it and may have turned a corner
Austin finally started just attacking weaker defenders and finally started looking like himself. Anthony discusses that, then wraps up with some questions, which led to a rant about the ways Jarred Vanderbilt and Jordan Goodwin are being utilized. 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
Tue, April 22, 2025
LOWDOWN: JJ Redick, LeBron James need to join this series
Anthony was in the middle of writing about what the Lakers need to do to get back into this series and the Lakers decided that was the exact moment to drop some of the dumbest quotes you'll hear. So, he broke some of them down in his latest piece and narrated it for this 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
Tue, April 22, 2025
FULL: What have Raj's seven rewatches taught him about Lakers-Wolves?
Anthony and Raj have both rewatched game one in their own ways and have some thoughts not just about the matchup, but also some of the Lakers' own thoughts about how to adjust from game two. They break that down, highlight key players who need to step up and then wrap with 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
Tue, April 22, 2025
PART ONE: Do the Lakers just need to grit grittier?
Anthony and Raj react to some wild quotes from the Lakers after practice Monday and take hard looks at what the Lakers actually need to do to get bak into this series. 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
Tue, April 22, 2025
PART TWO: The Lakers kept attacking the wrong Wolves
Anthony and Raj discuss the offense, which kept attacking one of the strength of Minnesota's defense. They also marvel at Jarred Vanderbilt's complete lack of offensive skill, especially on layups. 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
Mon, April 21, 2025
FULL: Notes from a re-watch; Mailbag
Anthony re-watched the game Sunday and had some notes. The Lakers are going to need more from LeBron, Austin, Rui and JJ. He explains what they'll need from each person and how some of the issues are linked. From there, he dives into the various mailbags to interact with a fan base that isn't exactly optimistic right now. 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
Mon, April 21, 2025
PART ONE: The re-watch was not kind to LeBron, Austin, Rui or JJ
Anthony risked a re-watch during Easter (Jen was not thrilled) and found that JJ, Rui, Reaves and LeBron really need to bring more to the table in this series. He discusses what needs to change. 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
Mon, April 21, 2025
PART TWO: Mailbag; Would Mark Williams have even helped?
JJ Redick doesn't seem all that interested in playing centers. A listener asked whether Mark Williams would've helped had the trade not been rescinded but, so long as JJ Redick doesn't trust traditional centers, it probably wouldn't have mattered. Anthony discusses that, as well as other topics listeners wanted covered. 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
Sun, April 20, 2025
Wolves massacre Lakers
Anthony breaks down that disappointing game one performance. The Lakers need to be better. A lot better. 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
Fri, April 18, 2025
FULL: Jon Krawczynski on Wolves side of Lakers-Wolves series
Anthony didn't want to go a full week without talking to someone from the Wolves' side of things about this series and brought in quite literally the best person he could have for this episode. Jon Krawczynski covers the Mavs about as well as anyone covers any team and this led to a great conversation. 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
Fri, April 18, 2025
FULL: Jovan Buha on Luka's return to Dallas; Lakers-Wolves; Championship hopes?
Our favorite beat reporter stopped by and boy was this a fun one. Anthony and Jovan Buha (The Athletic) looked back on their experiences at Luka Doncic's return to Dallas, then turn their attention to Lakers-Wolves. They talk about the keys to the series, Rui Hachimura as the X Factor, their predictions and their expectations for the Lakers this postseason. 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
Fri, April 18, 2025
PART ONE: Jovan, Anthony on Luka's return to Dallas; Lakers-Wolves X Factor
Anthony and Jovan look back on the wild experience that was Luka Doncic's return to Dallas. Then, they discuss this upcoming series and which player in particular needs to perform if the Lakers are going to take care of business. 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
Fri, April 18, 2025
PART TWO: Jovan agrees... The Lakers can win a championship this season
What a time to be alive. Anthony and Jovan both believe in the Lakers as viable championship contenders. 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
Thu, April 17, 2025
FULL: Pete's back and he and Anthony got a little reckless
Anthony welcomes Pete back into The Lounge and the guys not only feel good about this series but, if the Lakers stay healthy, they are starting to feel a certain way about what they can accomplish these playoffs. They talk about this matchup, identities, defending Anthony Edwards and Galaxy Quest. 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
Thu, April 17, 2025
PART ONE: How will the Lakers guard Anthony Edwards?
If the Lakers can minimize Anthony Edwards' offensive impact AT ALL, this is a short series. Anthony and Pete discuss how the Lakers will go about trying to do this and how successful they think they'll be. 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
Thu, April 17, 2025
PART TWO: The Lakers can absolutely win a championship this year
After discussing the Lakers-Wolves matchup, Anthony and Pete bring the conversation back around to them daring to dream with this team. LeBron James is their second-best player. Their chances at a ring this season might 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
Wed, April 16, 2025
LOWDOWN: Playoff roster finalized; Lakers-Wolves schedule released; Dubs beat Grizz
Anthony explains the decision to not convert either Christian Koloko or Trey Jemison, then dives into the Lakers' schedule against Minnesota and the advantages it might give them. Around the league last night, the Warriors beat the Grizzlies and will face the Rockets in the first round. Anthony just can't envision a world in which the Lakers and Warriors don't play in the second round. 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
Wed, April 16, 2025
FULL: Lakers finalize playoff roster; No Koloko, Jemison; Mailbag!
Anthony explains the Lakers' decision to not include Christian Koloko or Trey Jemison on their playoff roster after all, then dives into the mailbag for some really fun questions including... if the Lakers win a championship, should Nico Harrison get a ring? 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
Wed, April 16, 2025
PART ONE: Why the Lakers opted not to convert Christian Koloko, Trey Jemison
The Lakers finalized their playoff roster and decided not to convert one of their two-way centers. Anthony explains the decision, then dives into some great questions in this week's mailbag. 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
Wed, April 16, 2025
PART TWO: THE most important thing Lakers offense needs to do
If the Lakers are going to win this series, they're going to have to run Minnesota's two-big lineups off the floor. Anthony explains how they can do that and the stakes associated with them doing so. 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
Tue, April 15, 2025
LOWDOWN: Lakers-Wolves series preview (narrated)
Anthony Edwards, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves. Anthony broke down the series in even greater detail for ClutchPoints and, if you don't like reading, narrated the piece for you 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
Tue, April 15, 2025
FULL: Anthony and Raj nerd out about Lakers-Wolves
This really is an incredibly interesting matchup between the Lakers and Wolves on both macro and micro levels. So, because it's what these guys do, Anthony and Raj dig into the series as thoroughly as they can without recording a three-hour pod. 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
Tue, April 15, 2025
PART ONE: Lakers' "death lineup" will dictate how this series goes
If the Wolves have an answer for the Lakers' death lineup, then, yeah, this is a long series. If not, this thing will end quickly. The guys explain what it all might mean. 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
Tue, April 15, 2025
PART TWO: Can the Austin breakout season carry into this series?
Anthony and Raj talk about quite possibly the key swing-player in this series: Austin Reaves. If he goes off consistently and the Lakers get typical playoff performances from LeBron James and Luka Doncic, this series could be wrapped up pretty quickly. 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
Mon, April 14, 2025
LOWDOWN: Everything you need to know about Lakers-Wolves (in bitesize form)
Anthony offers up three concerns he has heading into the series against Minnesota and why in each case the Lakers have ways of either offsetting the advantage or countering it altogether. He also talks about the path forward through the west, which is actually fairly doable. 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
Mon, April 14, 2025
FULL: Lakers-Wolves series preview; Regular season review; Playoff expectations
Anthony welcomes Harrison into The Lounge as Harrison is about to be pod silent for a couple weeks. The guys talk the Lakers' upcoming series with the Timberwolves and why they're pretty optimistic heading in. From there, they look back on the regular season and all the Lakers have accomplished, then use that context to marvel at their lofty expectations heading into the postseason. 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
Mon, April 14, 2025
PART ONE: Lakers in five
The guys have some fun with those Jerami Grant rumors from last summer and how poorly they aged. Then, they quickly recap a "basketball game" between the "Lakers" and "Blazers." Harrison then gives his series prediction and, yeah, he's optimistic. 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
Mon, April 14, 2025
PART TWO: A look back on the wild regular season; more Lakers-Wolves stuff
The Lakers laid the foundation for a real culture moving forward. They'll be looking to build on that foundation in real ways this postseason, starting with a matchup against the Wolves that leans in their favor. Anthony and Harrison are both feeling good about 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
Mon, April 14, 2025
PART THREE: Listing the best players in Lakers-Wolves
Anthony and Harrison do the very podcast-y thing where they combine the rosters of the Lakers and Wolves to power ranking the rotations. The Lakers do pretty well here. The guys also set expectations for these playoffs, and they're higher than you're probably thinking. 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
Sat, April 12, 2025
Lakers handle resting Rockets, secure third seed
Anthony breaks down the game as best he can given who didn't participate in it on the Rockets side, but, all that matters is the Lakers winning said game and earning that third seed in the postseason. Anthony spends some time looking back on the season that was as the Lakers get ready to (hopefully) rest up in game 82. 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
Fri, April 11, 2025
LOWDOWN: West standings are still a mess; Anthony's column from Dallas
Not much changed in the west last night but get ready for a busy Friday night. Anthony wrote about his trip to Dallas, where he observed a city that has loss all trust in its basketball team, so he narrates that. 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
Fri, April 11, 2025
FULL: Sabreena AND Raj? In the same episode???
Anthony found himself in a crunch and, as they tend to do, Sabreena and Raj stepped up. First, Anthony talks to Sabreena about the more human elements of Luka's return to Dallas, the west playoffs and, of course, women's basketball. Their draft schedule has broken Anthony's brain. Then, after Anthony answered a couple listener questions, Raj stops by to talk about the basketball part of that Lakers-Mavericks game, the west playoffs, and his fresh new haircut. 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
Fri, April 11, 2025
PART ONE: Luka's return to Dallas showcased the very human element of sports
Anthony was blown away by the experience of watching Luka Doncic play in Dallas for the first time. So was Sabreena. They talk about what they saw, how ESPN covered it and whether Dallas can ever recover from this betrayal. 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
Fri, April 11, 2025
PART TWO: Sabreena on the WNBA draft, the Women's Tournament, the Sparks and Juju Watkins
Anthony couldn't let Sabreena go without talking to her about women's basketball, and boy was there 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
Fri, April 11, 2025
PART THREE: Raj on who he fears (or doesn't) in the playoffs
To wrap up Raj's portion of the show, Anthony asks him a question he can't help but ask anyone he talks to about the Lakers: Which team would he least like to see in a series, and which team would he most like to see? 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
Thu, April 10, 2025
Luka shines in Dallas return
Anthony was in the building for Luka's return to Dallas and was absolutely blown away by what he witnessed. Unfortunately, his laptop and the hotel internet were less impressed. 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
Wed, April 09, 2025
FULL: Lakers suffers from a brutal #refshow
Anthony and Harrison try to break down the game but the only thing they can get themselves to focus on is that brutal night from referee J.T. Orr, who ejected Luka Doncic for a back-and-forth with a fan. They discuss that, their thoughts on OKC now having seen them a couple times in a few days, and the Nuggets imploding to an insane 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
Wed, April 09, 2025
PART ONE: Good lord what a terrible call
This was a spectacular game and was shaping up to be one of the absolutely best of the year but nope, J.T. Orr decided it was his time to shine and had one of the most baffling sequences (and overall games) any ref has had this 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
Wed, April 09, 2025
PART TWO: Luka Doncic reacts to being thrown out of that game
Luka Doncic was asked about the ejection he received tonight after the game. Here's what he had to say (and the guys' continued ranting and raving about the call). 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
Wed, April 09, 2025
PART THREE: The Thunder are insurance frauds
Screw Mark Daigwhatever and his dumb over-zipped collars. 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
Tue, April 08, 2025
FULL: Lakers seem likely to punt; Dallas preview; Mailbag
Based on the Lakers' injury report, it seems like they're going to keep their powder dry against OKC Tuesday night. Anthony explains why. He quickly previews the complications that come with a game like the one the Lakers will be playing Wednesday night in Dallas, then dives into the mailbags to round things out. 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
Tue, April 08, 2025
PART ONE: Why punting makes sense on a few levels
First and foremost, get healthy. But also, as Anthony explains, the Lakers may want to make sure OKC remains uncomfortable with this matchup just in case the teams meet again. 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
Tue, April 08, 2025
PART TWO: Anthony nerds out about the LeBron-Luka PNR
Anthony was asked about the Luka-LeBron pick-and-roll and he went full basketball nerd. He also explained the situation with Trey Jemison and Christian Koloko in the final week of the 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
Mon, April 07, 2025
LOWDOWN: Sunday went just about perfectly
Anthony recaps that great win, then takes you on a tour around the NBA, where the Lakers got every result they needed. 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
Mon, April 07, 2025
FULL: Best. Win. Of. The. Season
Holy crap what a win. The Lakers absolutely demolished the Thunder in OKC behind impressive performances from Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James in completely different ways. Anthony really loved this dub. 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
Mon, April 07, 2025
PART ONE: Lakers-Thunder recap... Holy s***
That win brought new life to Anthony. Everything about it was magical. Wow. 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
Mon, April 07, 2025
PART TWO: The Lakers held SGA to ZERO free-throws
We're not even kidding, that's one of the most impressive accomplishments from any defense this season, periodt. 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
Fri, April 04, 2025
FULL: Steph, LeBron, Austin put on a show; Luka.... (lakers lost)
Anthony breaks down a super frustrating loss that felt altogether winnable. Steph, LeBron and Austin were incredible. The Warriors' "other" guys showed up. Luka and the Lakers' other guys... not so much. Even JJ had a bad game. The end result was a win that, even given all that, felt like the Lakers could've stolen. 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
Fri, April 04, 2025
PART ONE: Blame pie! Luka, JJ, other guys... come on down!
Anthony has a lot to say about Luka, the way he was used on both ends, JJ's coaching and the role players who no-showed en route to this loss. 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
Fri, April 04, 2025
PART TWO: It's not time to worry about Luka, but...
Listeners are starting to get a little anxious about Luka Doncic and this game didn't help very much. Based on their questions and given the time of year we're in, he's going to have to turn things around with the quickness. 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
Thu, April 03, 2025
LOWDOWN: The Lakers are currently the three-seed
The Nuggets paid double for that loss to Minnesota, as they sat everyone and lost to the tanking Spurs. This means the Lakers are actually one game ahead of them in the loss column with, hopefully, a tie-breaker. In order to get said tie-breaker, the Lakers NEED to win tonight. We got all that and a Maxi Kleber "update." 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
Thu, April 03, 2025
FULL: How high is the Lakers' offensive ceiling? How about the defense?
Raj stops by to talk... the iPhone button? Well, after that, the guys discuss the Lakers offense now that Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves have been involved in sets together. From there, they wonder whether the defense can be sustained through a (hopefully lengthy) playoff run. 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
Thu, April 03, 2025
PART ONE: Did you know the Apple logo on the iPhone is a button?
No, really. The guys discuss that, then the Lakers offense with LeBron, Luka and Austin learning to play together. 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
Thu, April 03, 2025
PART TWO: Will the defense hold up long enough to win multiple series?
Anthony is that guy who complains in his community Facebook group about how people drive through the neighborhood. Also, the guys share their concerns about the defense holding up through the trials of a playoff series, or, a few of them, ideally. 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
Thu, April 03, 2025
LOWDOWN: Thank you, Russell Westbrook
(you're going to like 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
Wed, April 02, 2025
FULL: Top-five toughest playoff matchups; Harrison and Anthony with an analytics department
First, Anthony and Harrison break down the teams they'd most like to avoid in the playoffs if possible, complete with honorable mentions and the team they'd most like to face. Then, because of the JJ Redick-relative health story from last week, they figure out what they would misuse an analytics department 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
Wed, April 02, 2025
PART ONE: Who are you most nervous to face in a series?
Anthony and Harrison rank the teams they're least interested in seeing in a postseason series and explain why. They also try to figure out how they feel about OKC. 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
Wed, April 02, 2025
PART TWO: Byron Scott tortured Mark Madsen over analytics
Anthony thought he remembered a story that Harrison didn't think he had quite right. This is one of those magical occasions where the actual story is so much better than the one we thought we remembered. 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
Wed, April 02, 2025
PART THREE: NBA logos are out of control
Anthony and Harrison, if equipped with an analytics department, would research... logo sizes on NBA courts. Yup. That's where their heads are at. 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
Tue, April 01, 2025
LOWDOWN: Take a bow, Gabe and Doe
Anthony loved the Lakers taking what the Rockets were giving them and sending them on their way with an L. 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
Tue, April 01, 2025
FULL: Gabe Vincent, Dorian Finney-Smith help Lakers pick up HUGE win over Rockets
Anthony loved that game quite a bit. He explains why, while celebrating the performances DFS and Gabe put on, thanks to the discipline shown by Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and 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
Tue, April 01, 2025
PART ONE: Lakers "other" guys beat Rockets, who REALLY wanted that one
Anthony recaps that huge win over a Rockets team that approached last night like a playoff game. What a fun W. 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
Tue, April 01, 2025
PART TWO: Lisan al Gabe!
Gabe Vincent obviously deserves a ton of credit for turning his season around, but Anthony also explains the work a team does to help get their key shooters going. 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
Mon, March 31, 2025
LOWDOWN: Was it ever time to panic about the Lakers?
Anthony recaps a fun weekend, then narrates his latest piece for ClutchPoints, in which he says it wasn't time to panic when the Lakers were slumping, but that those trends definitely needed to end. 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
Mon, March 31, 2025
FULL: Lakers top Grizz; JJ confirms Lakers Twitter theory; Anthony pisses off Twitter
Oh, you know, just a typical weekend paying very close attention to this team. The Lakers picked up a huge win. Before the game, JJ Redick confirmed what we've thought all along about player health against the Lakers. Sunday, Anthony made NBA Twitter angry asking that Rob Pelinka get some credit for building this roster. This led to a rant about NBA awards. He wrapped up by answering 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
Mon, March 31, 2025
PART ONE: Lakers picked up a HUGE win over the weekend
Anthony recaps a fun win in Memphis, JJ Redick confirming something we've known all along and Luka, LeBron and Austin's response to Redick's meeting. 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
Mon, March 31, 2025
PART TWO: Anthony is not at all interested in crediting Magic Johnson as a PBO
A listener tried to claim Magic Johnson was actually the one responsible for the bubble title team and Anthony told a couple of stories to end that noise right there and then. 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
Mon, March 31, 2025
PART THREE: Rob Pelinka, EOY? Plus, mailbag!
Anthony explains why NBA awards are dumb and, even worse, inconsistent. Then, he answers questions from listeners who are curious about the upcoming offseason. 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
Fri, March 28, 2025
FULL: What the f***
What the f***. 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
Fri, March 28, 2025
PART ONE: What the f***
What the f*** (pt 1) 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
Fri, March 28, 2025
PART TWO: What the F***
What the f***. (pt 2) 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
Thu, March 27, 2025
LOWDOWN: LeBron tips in win over Pacers; Luka talks chemistry process
Anthony quickly recaps a thrilling win in Indy over a team that has played well against top competition this year but was also on a winning streak coming into this game. He discusses LeBron's impact v production. He also plays a clip of Luka talking about the process of learning how to play with LeBron and Austin Reaves. 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
Thu, March 27, 2025
FULL: Lakers sneak out of Indy with a tip-in W
LeBron was extremely quiet most of the night, but scored the game's most important points. This one was fascinating. 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
Thu, March 27, 2025
PART ONE: That's more like it...
Anthony recaps a game that the Lakers definitely needed to get momentum going in the right direction. 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
Thu, March 27, 2025
PART TWO: The Lakers won that game through margin for error
Anthony explains all the work the Lakers did throughout that game to overcome their own mistakes late. 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
Wed, March 26, 2025
FULL: Power ranking Lakers issues (beyond, you know, senioritis)
Anthony isn't actually all that concerned long-term about the Lakers (so long as they get healthy). But, as our job is to explain why things are the way they are or might be, Anthony offers up a power ranking of issues he's actually nervous about. Then, as part of an experiment, he turns the show on its head and the live audience gets to decide what he talks 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
Wed, March 26, 2025
PART ONE: The offense is too boring
There's no way around it at this point. The offense is still predicated solely on LeBron, Luka and Austin being good at basketball, which, fine, yes they are. But they also could use some tactical help. At some point, the coaching staff is going to have to get those guys to run something. Together. Anthony talks about that, the defense and transition opportunities. 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
Wed, March 26, 2025
PART TWO: What type of player do the Lakers need to add this summer?
The Lakers are going to have a ton to do this summer. A live viewer wanted to know what Anthony would make his top priority and the kind of player who would make the most sense. Ironically, the guy they really need is the guy(s) they traded for Luka Doncic. 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
Wed, March 26, 2025
PART THREE: Are the Lakers saving their sets for the playoffs?
A listener was iffy about asking the question but, since it's on so many people's minds, it's actually a good one. The Lakers haven't been running enough organized offense with LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on the court together. Is one explanation that they're just holding off so those sets can't be scouted? 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
Tue, March 25, 2025
LOWDOWN: Lakers lose to Magic; Will the offense ever overwhelm?
Anthony discusses some of the specifics from another annoying loss. Mostly, though, this game should serve as a reminder to not take other dumb losses because there are always games right around the corner here the other team just shoots you out of the gym. Also, Anthony is starting to get a liiiiiiittle nervous about the offense. 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
Tue, March 25, 2025
FULL: Fare thee well, honeymoon phase
Anthony strings along an analogy in ways you've never seen before. The Lakers are nearing that point in their new relationship where stuff starts getting real. It's going to be interesting to see where things 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
Tue, March 25, 2025
PART ONE: Twitter did NOT like that loss
But are things actually as bad as the online community thinks? Let's dive in. 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
Tue, March 25, 2025
PART TWO: The Lakers want to sim to end of season
Anthony wraps up his honeymoon period analogy and follows it up with... another analogy. The Lakers have senioritis. 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
Mon, March 24, 2025
LOWDOWN: Lakers get LeBron and Rui back... kind of
Yeah that loss to the Bulls was annoying, but the outcome meant very little compared to the returns of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura (and what Rui said about his knee after 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
Mon, March 24, 2025
FULL: F*** around, find out (it's not that big a deal)
Anthony recaps the latest entry in the competition for most annoying loss of the season. Still, the biggest story was getting LeBron James and Rui Hachimura back, so Anthony discusses that, the defense and then answers your questions. 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
Mon, March 24, 2025
PART ONE: Defensive regression?
PART ONE: Anthony breaks down that annoying loss Saturday and the defensive questions that came along with it. Are we witnessing the Lakers defense regressing to the mean? Or is this a one-off 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
Mon, March 24, 2025
PART TWO: Just get healthy, Rui
Anthony answers questions from a fan base made nervous by Rui Hachimura's assessment of his knee. 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
Fri, March 21, 2025
LOWDOWN: LeBron James, Rui Hachimura might return Saturday
The Lakers punted their game against Milwaukee so Anthony again shared his thoughts on the makeup of the NBA schedule. In good news, though, the Lakers might have their full rotation available Saturday against the Bulls. That would be really fun to watch. 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
Fri, March 21, 2025
FULL: Raj makes his triumphant return!
The Lakers punted their game against the Bucks last night (if you really want to hear about the game check out the Lowdown) so instead, Anthony welcomes Raj to catch up on his new gig, laugh at the hilarious injury report, celebrate the Rui/LeBron news, enjoy the vibes and have a fun conversation about the Lakers as a retro team. 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
Fri, March 21, 2025
PART ONE: Raj's question got the full Budenholzer face!
Anthony and Raj catch you up on Raj's new gig by making fun of Mike Budenholzer's face. From there, they discuss how great the vibes must be for the latest injury report to not bother them and react live to the news that Rui and LeBron are on the mend. 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
Fri, March 21, 2025
PART TWO: The fun way the Lakers are actually a throwback team
Anthony explains how the Lakers, in their own weird way, are a throwback team. Fare thee well, analytics. We're eye testing 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
Thu, March 20, 2025
LOWDOWN: JJ Redick called out the Lakers, they've responded
Anthony breaks down the Lakers' comfortable win over the Nuggets (and compared it to the Nuggets' barely beating the Lakers), then narrates his latest, on the Lakers' response to JJ Redick calling them out. 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
Thu, March 20, 2025
FULL: So you do bleed...
Anthony breaks down the Lakers' resounding victory over the Nuggets and the growing optimism he feels in that matchup. Luka Doncic was special early. Austin Reaves continued his stellar play. The Lakers couldn't miss from three. It sure is fun beating that team, under any circumstances. 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
Thu, March 20, 2025
PART ONE: The Lakers handled their business
Anthony breaks down the Lakers' win over the Nuggets and its ramifications for the standings. Luka Doncic was incredible. Austin did what he needed to, too. The Lakers hit all the threes. Most importantly, the Nuggets are clearly beatable. 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
Thu, March 20, 2025
PART TWO: Austin is the __th third-best player in the league
Anthony plays a fun game with the live audience to figure out what tier of player Austin is, then explains why he no longer cares about matchups heading into the playoffs. Get healthy and rack up wins. That's all that matters from here on out. 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
Wed, March 19, 2025
LOWDOWN: Injury updates ahead of Lakers-Nuggets
Anthony offers up the latest information on who might be available as the Lakers take on the Nuggets tonight. Denver is also anxiously waiting to see who might be available for them in this one, too, so Anthony offers up why they might be shorthanded. It's also standings watch season so Anthony offered up what was going on while he was recording the episode. (Spoiler: Golden State and the Clippers both won) 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
Wed, March 19, 2025
FULL: Harrison on Austin's ceiling, the title window, how fun this team has been
Anthony welcomes Harrison into The Lounge to talk about Austin Reaves. What tier of player is Reaves right now? What caliber of player can he eventually become? His contract situation is going to get a little tricky, too, so the guys talk about its impact on the Lakers' title window at least initially with Luka Doncic. They wander around a little bit from there but do wrap up the pod simply enjoying how fun this version of the team 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
Wed, March 19, 2025
PART ONE: Grow the beard, buy the fat suit
Anthony and Harrison discuss Austin Reaves' place compared to the rest of the NBA. What tier of player is he? What is his ceiling? Harrison even breaks out a comparison that isn't as ridiculous as you'd think initially. 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
Wed, March 19, 2025
PART TWO: Stop and smell the roses
Anthony and Harrison have been doing this (covering the Lakers) long enough to be able to enjoy how fun the current state of things are. They take a step back and smell the roses after laughing at the nonsense they've had to cover to get 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
Tue, March 18, 2025
The Lakers actually have some margin for error
LOWDOWN: Anthony marvels at some of the circumstances surrounding this team and how different this situation would've played out before the Luka Doncic trade. 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
Tue, March 18, 2025
A nice, comfortable win before a tough test
FULL: The Lakers didn't mess around too much and handled their business against a shorthanded Spurs team. It was a nice outcome for a team that has historically played with its food. 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
Tue, March 18, 2025
Lakers beat Spurs; Austin looks like Austin
PART ONE: Austin Reaves had been working his way back following that calf strain but he's been incredible of late. 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
Tue, March 18, 2025
Please, Lakers, get and stay healthy
PART TWO: The Lakers are slowly getting their rotation back. It couldn't possibly happen with much less time to figure everything out heading into the postseason. 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
Mon, March 17, 2025
Lakers snap losing streak; Latest injury updates; JJ Redick's message lands
Anthony breaks down the Lakers' win over Phoenix and what it means for the standings right now. He gives his thoughts on his favorite performances from over the weekend and then quickly discusses how cool the Lakers' response to JJ Redick calling them out has been. 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
Mon, March 17, 2025
Jaxson Hayes returns; Luka still hates the Suns; Austin outshines KD, Booker
FULL: Anthony explains why he never thought the sky was falling, even after the Brooklyn loss. JJ Redick sent a message to his team after that game and they've responded really well. Anthony breaks down the win over Phoenix, Luka Doncic's performances, Austin Reaves looking more like himself and Jaxson Hayes' triumphant return. We also got an injury update that Anthony details and then he wraps the show with some questions and an update on Raj. 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
Mon, March 17, 2025
Luka brought his blood feud with the Suns to L.A. and it's glorious
PART ONE: Anthony opens with an explanation on why he was never all that worried even after the Brooklyn loss. The last few games show why he seems to have been right. From there, he just dives into a nice, comfortable win to snap the four-game losing streak. 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
Mon, March 17, 2025
Is Austin Reaves on the same level as Jamal Murray?
PART TWO: Anthony dives into the questions from the live audience and absolutely loves one asked about Austin Reaves in comparison to Jamal Murray. There were other questions and they were all good but this one stopped him in his tracks. 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
Fri, March 14, 2025
Lakers get blown out; should probably tank against Denver
Anthony recaps a blowout loss in Milwaukee, makes the case that the game in L.A. against the Bucks should look a little different, offers some silver linings from within the game and then makes the case for sitting everyone tonight in Denver. 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
Fri, March 14, 2025
Lakers fall short of talent barrier again, get blown out
FULL: Anthony recapped a blowout loss in Milwaukee that was pretty easy to see coming. He updates the situations on LeBron, Rui and Hayes, then wonders whether the Lakers will essentially close up show against Denver tonight. 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
Fri, March 14, 2025
Luka and Austin get on track; no one else joins them
PART ONE: Anthony recaps the game (while it was still going), then dives into why he can't get all that angry right now. 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
Fri, March 14, 2025
Latest on LeBron, Rui, Hayes
PART TWO: Anthony offers up the latest on LeBron, Rui and Hayes as they are now back in Los Angeles, then explains why he isn't as bothered by this current state of things compared to how he handled these situations the last couple years. 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
Thu, March 13, 2025
Even Anthony is telling people to calm down about the Lakers
FULL: Anthony and Raj stop and take a temperature check given the state of things and you know we're in weird times when Anthony is saying people need to calm down a bit. They talk about the injuries and daunting slate ahead of the Lakers, as well as Stephen A. Smith milking his moment with LeBron for all he can. They wrap the show with questions and comments 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
Thu, March 13, 2025
Can the Lakers actually fight their way through all these injuries?
PART ONE: The Lakers have sustained injuries to all their bigger players and it's made people start to lose their minds. Anthony first apologizes for getting so optimistic, then, with the help of Raj, explains why the sky isn't actually falling. 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
Thu, March 13, 2025
Anthony should probably believe in the Thunder more
PART TWO: The Thunder profile as a tremendous postseason threat but for a few reasons, Anthony just can't get behind them. He and Raj talk about that, then Raj calls Jayson Tatum the Thunder of NBA stars and that launches its own rabbit hole. 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
Thu, March 13, 2025
How has no one talked to Larry David and Stephen A. vs LeBron???
PART THREE: Larry David was sitting right there for all of LeBron James confronting Stephen A. Smith and we haven't heard from him at all on the matter. Brutal missed opportunity there. The guys have some fun with that, then move on to live questions and 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
Wed, March 12, 2025
Eric Pincus on the Lakers' last roster decisions before the playoffs
FULL: Anthony welcomes Eric Pincus (Bleacher Report/Sports Business Classroom) into The Lounge to break down the Lakers' options if they want to make a couple of their two-way players eligible for the playoffs. The guys also talk about commonly held misnomers about this new CBA and how the Lakers have been able to navigate that CBA so 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 12, 2025
Who is most likely to be cut if the Lakers convert Goodwin, Jemison/Koloko?
PART ONE: Eric Pincus walks you through the Lakers' options as they round out the roster in the final month leading up to the playoffs. 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
Wed, March 12, 2025
Is the CBA actually as bad is Anthony thinks?
PART TWO: Anthony and Eric have a fascinating conversation about the CBA and some of the widely held beliefs that aren't necessarily based in fact. 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
Tue, March 11, 2025
Lakers too small, inefficient in loss to Nets; Where's Koloko?
LOWDOWN: It was a rough night for the Lakers and, while JJ Redick was rightly frustrated with how they played, this one felt like a loss based on who wasn't available and the choices of players who played, too. Anthony offers up an explanation for why Christian Koloko didn't play, even if he disagrees with the logic behind 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
Tue, March 11, 2025
Shortcuts
FULL: Anthony thought JJ Redick's comments about the Lakers' loss to the Nets were insightful, so he played them to open things up. Even granting Redick's premise, it felt like the Lakers were just too small in this game and the margins were too thin to overcome given the other problems the Lakers created for themselves. 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
Tue, March 11, 2025
JJ Redick calls out Lakers; Were margins just too thin?
PART ONE: Anthony found JJ Redick's postgame presser interesting so he plays it in its entirety. While Redick made fair points about shortcuts, the Lakers were also super short in this game by his choice. That should probably also be pointed out. 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
Tue, March 11, 2025
The Lakers are going to have to learn to play through poor officiating
PART TWO: Anthony wraps up the show with comments from the live audience, which was wondering about the officiating. It was objectively bad, but the Lakers also let it get to them. 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
Mon, March 10, 2025
Latest on LeBron, Rui's injuries; DFS also out; Lakers need to avoid trap game loss
Anthony offers up the latest on all the Lakers' injuries (which is now far too long a list) and wonders whether the Lakers shifted their focus from the second seed to just getting everyone as healthy as they can before the playoffs. 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
Mon, March 10, 2025
Lakers lose to Celtics; LeBron tweaks groin; Injury report is getting pretty long...
FULL: Anthony welcomes Dr. Evans back into The Lounge to talk about the Lakers' lengthening injury reports, starting with LeBron James. Looks like he won't be back for a couple weeks at the soonest. They also talk about Rui Hachimura's knee and Luka Doncic's back. From there, Anthony quickly recaps the loss to the Celtics and some bad habits that caught up to the Lakers. He wraps with some questions from the various mailbags. 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
Mon, March 10, 2025
Dr. Evans on LeBron, Rui, Luka injuries
PART ONE: Anthony welcomes Dr. Evans back into The Lounge to break down the latest reporting on LeBron's injury status, as well as Rui Hachimura's knee and Luka Doncic's back. 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
Mon, March 10, 2025
Lakers need to get organized on offense; mailbag
PART TWO: The Lakers need to use that loss in Boston as a learning opportunity. Anthony breaks that down, then answers questions from the audience. People are wondering when the Lakers will make their final tweaks to the roster. 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
Fri, March 07, 2025
How the bleep did the Lakers just win that game?
FULL: Anthony and Raj take you through that game blow-by-blow and marvel at the floor Luka Doncic and LeBron James give the Lakers, to where, yes, they struggled for most of the game, but it doesn't matter because they're going to keep them close. They talk about the issues the Knicks gave them, then have discussions about Luka making Nico Harrison looks worse by the game, Draymond Green sound a whole lot like old media and finish with some live audience questions. 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
Fri, March 07, 2025
This is quickly becoming one of our favorite teams in quite some time
PART ONE: The Lakers won a game they had no business winning and yet, Anthony and Raj had a ton of confidence the longer the fourth went on and the Lakers were within striking distance. That's a pretty crazy thing to say about a team that is so clearly still ironing out some wrinkles. 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
Fri, March 07, 2025
Luka and LeBron make the Lakers feel inevitable
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj discuss what goes into the amount of confidence they had in the Lakers in this game even when things weren't going well and how the offense can still reach a borderline incomprehensible level. 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
Fri, March 07, 2025
Draymond Green is all the worst parts of old media
PART THREE: Anthony has some thoughts on Draymond Green's "apology" to Karl-Anthony Towns for making up a story about him avoiding Jimmy Butler when, in reality, Towns missed that game because of a death in his inner circle of friends. 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
Thu, March 06, 2025
Karl-Anthony Towns, Austin Reaves likely to play in Lakers-Knicks
Anthony offers up the latest on Austin Reaves, Jordan Goodwin and Rui Hachimura, as well as Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks ahead of tonight's game. He then gives his thoughts on the matchup, something he'll be doing more of on Lowdowns from here on out. Games are going to get more important so we may as well treat them as such. 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
Thu, March 06, 2025
Jovan Buha and Anthony are... optimistic?
FULL: Anthony welcomes Jovan back into The Lounge to talk about the Lakers as legitimate championship contenders. Statistically, the Lakers have been more impressive on defense. What's incredible to think about is what they're capable of on offense. They talk about all this, what the last month as been like, the Lakers' injury situations and how the rest of the league feels about the Luka Doncic trade (spoiler: not great). 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
Thu, March 06, 2025
Anthony makes a WILD prediction about the Lakers' title odds
PART ONE: Anthony and Jovan get a kick out of the fact that they finally get to be optimistic on a sow together because the Lakers are just legit. 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
Thu, March 06, 2025
LeBron and JJ have been really fun to watch this year
PART TWO: Anthony and Jovan discuss LeBron's approach since the Luka trade and how cool it's been to watch him become a super three-and-d wing. They also talk about what has been the key to JJ Redick's success 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
Wed, March 05, 2025
Lakers top Pelicans; Shake Milton's hilarious stat
LOWDOWN: Anthony recaps the Lakers' seventh-straight win, marvels at LeBron James and Luka Doncic, laughs at Shake Milton's incredible plus-minus and celebrates other role players who helped make that win happen. 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
Wed, March 05, 2025
LeBron, Luka dominate Pelicans for seventh straight win
FULL: Anthony and Raj marvel at the amount of margin of error the Lakers now get to work with because of Luka Doncic and LeBron James. In this case, the Lakers beat the Pelicans handily without two starters. They recap the game, discuss Jeanie Buss' not-so-great comments about Anthony Davis and the trade and wrap with a few 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
Wed, March 05, 2025
Lakers handle business in what felt like a trap game
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj recap the Lakers' seventh-straight win but mostly giggling like idiots about what LeBron James and Luka Doncic can do together. 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
Wed, March 05, 2025
Ah, margin for error, this is nice
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj enjoy the fact that Luka and LeBron offer such a high floor that the Lakers can basically take case of business almost no matter who is available. Then, they dive into a conversation about Jeanie Buss' unfortunate comments about Anthony Davis and the trade. 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
Wed, March 05, 2025
Jeanie's comments about Anthony Davis miss the mark
PART THREE: The guys pick up the conversation about Jeanie Buss' comments and Anthony issues a warning. Don't take too long a victory lap right now, with so much work left to do. They wrap with a couple 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
Tue, March 04, 2025
Why the Lakers actually can convert both Jemison and Goodwin
LOWDOWN: Anthony rolls through the Lakers' injury situations, then explains (with some help from Eric Pincus) how the Lakers actually can sign Jordan Goodwin and Trey Jemison. 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
Tue, March 04, 2025
Latest on Luka, Reaves, Rui injuries; Mailbag
FULL: Anthony offers updates on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura ahead of the Lakers' matchup Tuesday against the Pelicans. From there, he dives into the various mailbags to answer as many questions as he could. Listeners wanted to know about the ways teams might be able to defend the Lakers, what the Lakers' options are in terms of converting Jordan Goodwin and Trey Jemison 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
Tue, March 04, 2025
Can the Lakers keep both Jordan Goodwin and Trey Jemison?
PART ONE: Anthony opens with an explainer on the Lakers' injuries, then dives into the mailbag, where listeners are wondering about the team's options with Trey Jemison and Jordan Goodwin. 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
Tue, March 04, 2025
What would be the perfect playoff bracket for the Lakers?
PART TWO: Anthony breaks down the optimal bracket to get the Lakers to the finals. It's starting to feel like the Lakers might have a date with the Celtics in June... 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
Mon, March 03, 2025
Lakers sink Clippers (again), sit second in west
LOWDOWN: Anthony recaps the Lakers' latest win over the Clippers, discusses a couple individual performances, and marvels at the fact that the Lakers can still clearly get quite a bit better in short order. 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
Mon, March 03, 2025
Lakers keep rolling; Luka loves it in L.A.; They're the second seed????
FULL: Anthony rides solo for this one with Raj covering the South Bay Lakers. For the second time in three days, the Lakers beat the Clippers and held them to 102 points. Anthony talks about the game, the defense and all of that stuff but spends some extra time on how happy Luka Doncic is starting to look when asked about being a Laker. 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
Mon, March 03, 2025
Luka really seems to enjoy being a Lakers; Why that's important
PART ONE: Before analyzing the game, Anthony offers up what he thinks is the biggest story coming out of this game. Luka Doncic appears to love being a Laker. Given everything riding on the rest of this season and this summer, that's a HUGE development. From there, he dives into the Lakers' latest big win. 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
Mon, March 03, 2025
The Lakers have a real chance against any team in a series
PART TWO: The Lakers picked up another great win, this time shorthanded against a Clippers team that REALLY wanted to win this one and it has Anthony feeling a certain way about their chances in the playoffs. 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
Sat, March 01, 2025
Lakers beat Clippers, lose Austin Reaves
Anthon recaps the Lakers picking up a big win over the Clippers, even if it seems to have cost Austin Reaves. 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
Fri, February 28, 2025
Lakers won ugly, perimeter size continues to pay dividends
LOWDOWN: The Lakers are clearly still figuring things out on offense and, in the meantime, are defending about as well as anyone can hope. Anthony discusses the process of winning ugly and watching LeBron James and Austin Reaves continue to carry things as Luka Doncic gets comfortable. 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
Fri, February 28, 2025
Anthony is sick of Anthony (Edwards); Lakers beat Wolves; LeBron James, still good
FULL: Anthony and Raj break down that Lakers win over the Timberwolves. They talk about refereeing, Anthony Edwards' immaturity, and all kinds of stuff adjacent to the game, then dive into the parts of it that they enjoyed. Watching LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic figure this out and win at the same time has been fun. 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
Fri, February 28, 2025
Anthony Edwards needs to grow up (and other thoughts on refereeing)
PART ONE: The guys dive into a fun conversation about Anthony Edwards' maturity level and how the Wolves need more from him. He also had some interesting comments about being the face of the league that Anthony thinks are disingenuous. The guys talk that, then discuss the Lakers' ugly win over Minnesota. 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
Fri, February 28, 2025
LeBron James on Anthony Edwards not wanting to be the face of the league
PART TWO: The guys pick back up on what they were talking about with Anthony Edwards not wanting to be the face of the league with the help of LeBron James, who had thoughts about it after 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
Thu, February 27, 2025
The Mavericks just won't shut up and really need to
LOWDOWN: Anthony had to get something off his chest about all these leaks about Luka Doncic after the fact that only make the Mavericks look small and petty on top of already being stupid enough to trade Luka Doncic. 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
Thu, February 27, 2025
Adam Mares on Lakers-Nuggets, Luka swinging the matchup, stacked west
FULL: Anthony welcomes old friend Adam Mares back into The Lounge to talk about the Lakers-Nuggets rivalry now with Anthony Davis swapped out for Luka Doncic. The Lakers have never looked as confident during the LeBron James era against the Nuggets as they did last Saturday. Was that a one-off, or are people in Denver actually nervous about this matchup moving forward. From there, they dip back into their old national show days to play an old game: "Whoa! or Whoa..." 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
Thu, February 27, 2025
Was that result between Lakers-Nuggets a one-off, or a new norm?
PART ONE: Anthony and Adam discuss that game from last weekend in which the Lakers swarmed the Nuggets defensively and really threw them off their game. Was that the blueprint to change how those games have gone over the last few years, or was that a one-off result the Nuggets can adjust from? 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
Thu, February 27, 2025
The return of... WHOA! or Whoa...
PART TWO: After wrapping up the Lakers-Nuggets portion of the conversation, Anthony and Adam bring back a game they used to play on their old national show: Whoa! or Whoa... 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
Wed, February 26, 2025
LeBron, Lakers help Luka Doncic get last laugh over Mavericks
FULL: Anthony and Raj break down an ugly win that highlighted some flaws, hammered home some strengths and featured all kinds of storylines as Luka Doncic took on his former team. 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
Wed, February 26, 2025
Dallas sold out to not get beat by Luka; Lakers still have LeBron
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj recap a game that highlighted a little bit of everything for a Lakers team clearly still figuring it out. 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
Wed, February 26, 2025
Austin Reaves is Manu Ginobili
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj give it up for Austin Reaves, who somehow has figured out how to fit in the offense as either a primary, secondary or tertiary weapon. Anthony makes an insane comp that actually makes a lot of sense if you hear out the 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
Wed, February 26, 2025
How can the Lakers protect against tough shooting stretches from their other guys?
PART THREE: Anthony and Raj wrapped up the show by taking questions from the live audience, who was somewhat rightfully correct in their concern for what happens to the Lakers offense when their role players aren't knocking down shots. 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
Tue, February 25, 2025
What swung in Lakers-Nuggets? Can it hold up against other teams?
FULL: Anthony and Raj relive that win from Saturday and start by talking about how much both teams seem to really care about these matchups. From there, they get into the basketball aspects of this matchup to figure out what swung it from an endless string of losses to the blowout win we saw Saturday. Then, they discuss whether that approach can work against other teams as well. 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
Tue, February 25, 2025
It's actually great that the Lakers and Nuggets care
PART ONE: Before getting into the x'o and o's of the matchup, Anthony and Raj discuss both teams clearly caring just a little more about the times they play each other. It's exactly the kind of thing the NBA needs more of. 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
Tue, February 25, 2025
How many times has Raj rewatched that win?
PART TWO: Raj has gone back and rewatched the win from Saturday at least 63 times and every new rewatch presents some cool new wrinkle to what the Lakers did to beat the Nuggets to the extent they did. The guys talk about how well that game plan and identity extends to the rest of the league given some of the matchups potentially waiting for them in the playoffs. 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
Tue, February 25, 2025
Oh, poor Ben McLemore
PART THREE: Anthony and Raj continue their conversation about the at-time narrow definition of athleticism and how, as a result, Luka Doncic is a Laker despite everything he's accomplished to this point. 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
Mon, February 24, 2025
First mailbag in FOREVER!
FULL: Anthony was finally able to devote an episode to the mailbags after the insanity that has been the last few weeks. The questions were great and he also gave a take that should be fairly popular. 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
Mon, February 24, 2025
Yeah, JJ is a podcast coach, so what?
PART ONE: Anthony explains why JJ Redick being a former podcast has been such a stabilizing force in an organization that's really gone through it over the last couple years. 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
Mon, February 24, 2025
Is the two-seed really a legit possibility this season?
PART TWO: A listener asked a great question about how confident Anthony would be if the Lakers landed the two seed and would potentially have to face a play-in team. Are there any that make him nervous? 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
Sat, February 22, 2025
HOLY S***
FULL: Anthony and Harrison marvel at the game the Lakers just played. They beat the crap out of the Nuggets. Luka Doncic looked like himself. LeBron James and Austin Reaves also dominated while they were out there. This offense is otherworldly and the defense just keeps performing. Even JJ Redick rose to the occasion. What a game. Holy s***. 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
Sat, February 22, 2025
The Lakers just beat the crap out of the Nuggets
PART ONE: Anthony and Harrison just sit back and enjoy what they just got to watch. 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
Sat, February 22, 2025
So like... what comes next?
PART TWO: The guys continue to break down the game and marvel at what the Lakers are capable offensively, then dive into the live 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
Fri, February 21, 2025
LeBron, Austin lift the Lakers to a HUGE win
FULL: Anthony and Raj break down and legit big win, all things considered. LeBron was great. Austin was great. Rui was there. 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
Fri, February 21, 2025
How is LeBron still doing this and can Luke learn his ways?
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj marvel at the game LeBron just had and hope that Luka is taking notes on what it takes to remain this good for this long. 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
Fri, February 21, 2025
At what point is this just who the Lakers are defensively?
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj discuss a defense that, for almost a quarter of a season, has been the best statistically in the league. Is it for real and, if not, where does the regression take them? 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
Fri, February 21, 2025
Remember what Anthony said about Rui?
PART THREE: The guys discuss Rui Hachimura's tough night offensively, then wrap up the show with 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
Thu, February 20, 2025
Worst loss of the year (so far)
FULL: Anthony and Raj break down what will likely wind up being the worst loss of the season. There was no excuse to lose this one. The guys talk about the lack of chemistry between LeBron James and Luka Doncic, the concerning lack of improvement in that regard even after the break, Rui Hachimura's expectations in all this 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
Thu, February 20, 2025
It's hard not to overreact to that one
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj discuss this loss and the place Anthony starts is with coaching, where he's wondering if JJ Redick is ready for everything that comes with coaching Luka Doncic and LeBron James on the same team. 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
Thu, February 20, 2025
How much do you trust Rui Hachimura?
PART TWO: The guys discuss Rui Hachimura and how important the remainder of the season is for him giving everything going on heading into 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
Thu, February 20, 2025
So... how long are we giving Luka to get into shape?
PART THREE: Anthony asks Raj the question... at what point do we start to worry about the way Luka Doncic is moving out there? He also tells the story of when he realized his conditioning could go one of two directions. The guys wrap up the pod with 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
Tue, February 18, 2025
How the new CBA will end up *helping* the Lakers (with Harrison)
FULL: Anthony caught wind of a Ja Morant rumor that made him think about this new CBA in a new light given what he thinks will be the new market inefficiency. If he's right, this would be a huge help for the Lakers. He and Harrison discuss that, their expectations for the second "half" of the season and what they'd do if a grizzly bear chased them through the woods. 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
Tue, February 18, 2025
Ja Morant, the new CBA, and owners stumbling into socialism
PART ONE: Ja Morant's name came up in trade rumors recently and Anthony connected the dots between that and where the CBA is taking contract negotiations even with the NBA's stars. 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
Tue, February 18, 2025
Anthony's tinfoil Mark Williams trade theory
PART TWO: Anthony unveils a fun theory on the Lakers trade for Mark Williams potentially without the intent to keep him, then he and Harrison discuss their expectations for the second "half" of the 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
Mon, February 17, 2025
Worst. All-Star Weekend. Ever.
FULL: Anthony hated everything about this All-Star Weekend and hopes this was it finally reaching a breaking point where the league addresses the core issue at hand: Where have the stars gone? 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
Mon, February 17, 2025
Does the NBA have a players problem?
PART ONE: Anthony hated this weekend and thinks the NBA might have a real problem brewing with its players being far too focused on their PR perception and the biggest victim of that movement has been All-Star weekend. 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
Mon, February 17, 2025
What was the deal with LeBron?
PART TWO: More ranting and raving about whatever the hell this last weekend was. 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
Fri, February 14, 2025
Early Luka impressions; Pre-ASB grades; Post-ASB predictions
FULL: Anthony let's Raj talk about the first two games of the Luka Doncic era. Raj may or may not have been levitating for that entire segment. Then, the guys discuss the season to this point and try to figure out what their expectations are for the second "half" of the 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
Fri, February 14, 2025
Raj tries to stay on the ground while describing Luka Doncic, Laker
PART ONE: Anthony basically gives Raj the floor to try to put his thoughts and emotions into words having watched two games of Luka Doncic in a Lakers uniform. It went as you'd hope. 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
Fri, February 14, 2025
What are your expectations/predictions for the second "half" of the season?
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj discuss what they're hoping to see from the Lakers after the All-Star break, then, as Raj heads out to cover the South Bay Lakers game, Anthony answers 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
Thu, February 13, 2025
Lakers hit vacation one game early; Alex Len debuts
LOWDOWN: The Lakers were pretty clearly not all that focused after the rollercoaster that the last few weeks have been and paid for it with an embarrassing loss to a Utah Jazz team they had just blown out the other night. Anthony breaks down the game, as well as Alex Len's 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
Thu, February 13, 2025
1-2-3, CANCUN!
FULL: Anthony recaps an ugly loss in Utah to the Jazz. Alex Len made his debut, so Anthony offers up his thoughts on what he saw from a clearly limited player who is also trying to figure out what the team needs from him. To wrap up, he dips into a particularly full mailbag. 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
Thu, February 13, 2025
Ah, the ol' stinker before vacation
PART ONE: Anthony breaks down what he can from a game that the Lakers just were never focused enough to win. 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
Thu, February 13, 2025
One of the wilder listener questions in a long time
PART TWO: After recapping the game, Anthony dips into the mailbag, where one listener had a question that stopped him in his tracks. We won't spoil it. You have to listen. 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
Wed, February 12, 2025
Lakers sign Alex Len, waive Christian Wood
LOWDOWN: Anthony breaks down how Alex Len became a Laker, the Lakers' decision to waive Christian Wood instead of Cam Reddish and the work still left to do after this move given how little wiggle room they have left. 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
Wed, February 12, 2025
Jorge Sedano on Luka's debut; LeBron since the trade; Lakers' ceiling
FULL: Anthony was watching Luka Doncic make his Lakers debut on ESPN and realized it had been way too long since he heard from a Lounge favorite, so he texted Jorge Sedano and asked if he'd like to hop on and talk about the extremely new-look 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
Wed, February 12, 2025
Jorge Sedano takes us into the building for Luka Doncic's debut
PART ONE: Anthony and Jorge Sedano relive the moment Luka Doncic became a Laker and the game in which it all became real and he stepped out onto the court next to 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
Wed, February 12, 2025
How do the Lakers stack up against the rest of the west?
PART TWO: The Lakers underwent a a seismic alteration in trading for Luka Doncic. Anthony and Jorge Sedano discuss what that move has done for their title chances both now and into the future. 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
Tue, February 11, 2025
Luka Doncic's debut went preeeeeeeeetty pretty good
Anthony breaks down the Lakers' blowout victory over the Jazz, which eventually became a 48-minute celebration of the fact that Luka Doncic is, in face, a Los Angeles Laker. He also explains what's going on as the league is apparently considering looking into the Lakers' decision to rescind the Mark Williams trade at the Hornets' behest. He wraps up by narrating his latest for ClutchPoints. 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
Tue, February 11, 2025
Luka Doncic's perfect debut; Mark Williams trade latest; Buyout market options
FULL: Anthony marvels at how incredible the Lakers looked (albeit against the Jazz) as they were clearly figuring out how to play together on the fly. He then reacts to reports that the Hornets want the league to step in after the Lakers rescinded the Mark Williams trade and the impact the outcome of that investigation will have on the Lakers' approach to the buyout market. To wrap things up, he answers 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
Tue, February 11, 2025
If this is the Lakers while LeBron and Luka learn how to play together...
PART ONE: Luka Doncic made his Lakers debut and, while he was relatively quiet statistically, the Lakers looked absolutely incredible. He breaks down what makes them so dangerous, now that we've seen it in practice for at least one 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
Tue, February 11, 2025
Are you rooting for the Mark Williams trade to be forced through?
PART TWO: Anthony breaks down the Mark Williams trade situation further and its impact on the Lakers' approach to the buyout/two-way contract market, then dives into questions from the live audience. Great questions tonight, too. 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
Mon, February 10, 2025
What a weekend...
LOWDOWN: Anthony tries to summarize everything that went down this weekend. Key word: Tries. The implications of everything stretch pretty far and wide. He also sends Hubie Brown his props and explains his favorite part of that broadcast. 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
Mon, February 10, 2025
Mark Williams, you are NOT a Laker
FULL: Anthony offers everythign he knows about a pretty rare situation. The Lakers thought they traded for the center of their future, only to have to rescind the trade because the Hornets appear to have withheld information. He discusses where they go from here, short- and long-term., including their options on the buyout market and eventually the trade market. 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
Mon, February 10, 2025
What comes next after rescinded Mark Williams trade?
PART ONE: Anthony explains everything you need to know about this Mark Williams situation, then explains what comes next for a team that needed a center BEFORE it traded Anthony Davis. 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
Mon, February 10, 2025
What has to go right for the Lakers to still win it all this year?
PART TWO: Anthony still thinks the Lakers can win a championship this season, it's just a lot more complicated now. He discusses that, then answers 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
Sat, February 08, 2025
The Lakers can actually win a championship this season
FULL: Anthony welcomes Pete Zayas (LFR Pod) back into The Lounge to break down what the Lakers are capable of with Luka Doncic and LeBron James. They talk how the two will fit on the court, some defensive issues (and why Anthony isn't as concerned about them), Mark Williams and the buyout market. 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
Sat, February 08, 2025
Pete tells the hilarious story of how he found out about Luka
PART ONE: Anthony and Pete kick off the conversation about Luka Doncic being a Laker by looking back on that fateful night and a fun win over the Knicks that absolutely everyone has forgotten about. Anthony also hopes Mavericks fans find a way to direct all their hatred in Nico Harrison's direction, and that none of it spills over to Anthony Davis and Max Christie. 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
Sat, February 08, 2025
How Luka Doncic might actually help the defense
PART TWO: "The worst defense to ever win a championship" is a phrase that Anthony used. He and Pete broke down their thoughts on that side of the court, then wrapped up the show with 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
Fri, February 07, 2025
Lakers beat Warriors, TNT sucks; Deadline recap; Buyout preview: Costco Clothes
FULL: Anthony and Raj recap a fun-ish win for the Lakers over the Warriors. Anthony rants about TNT and how bummed he is that show is sticking around. The guys recap the deadline, look ahead to the buyout market, then answer questions from the youtube 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
Fri, February 07, 2025
Lakers - Warriors recap; Go away, Charles Barkley
PART ONE: Every so often, Anthony and Raj would stop while watching this game and realize the Lakers are adding Luka Doncic to this. LeBron James went off, which makes that concept even more exciting. If only TNT could celebrate the sports. 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
Fri, February 07, 2025
Anthony compares his Costco clothes addiction to Luka Doncic
PART TWO: Raj is convinced someone is going to come along and take away this feeling he has. It feels like cheating, having Luka Doncic on the Lakers. Anthony then makes one of the craziest comparisons you'll ever hear. They wrap with 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
Thu, February 06, 2025
BREAKING - Lakers trade for Mark Williams
LOWDOWN: The Lakers have officially gone all-in in terms of draft capital. They traded for Mark Williams of the Charlotte Hornets. Anthony breaks down the trade, discusses what it means, then lays out the options ahead of the trade deadline and into buyout 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
Thu, February 06, 2025
The Lakers interrupted Anthony by trading for their starting center
FULL: Anthony started the episode by talking about how he hopes the Lakers show greater urgency with Luka Doncic than they have recently with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. So... the Lakers went out and grabbed their starting center not just now but for the future just to shut him up. Raj joined the show to break down Mark Williams, the newest Laker. 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
Thu, February 06, 2025
This whole thing is hilarious to listen to given the news
PART ONE: Anthony was in the middle of talking about how things might go if the Lakers operate with the same urgency they showed with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, with Luka Doncic, and then news dropped that changed the entire plan for the show. Mark Williams is a Laker. 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
Thu, February 06, 2025
The Lakers trade for Mark Williams and shut Anthony up
PART TWO: Anthony continues to try to gather himself after the Lakers traded Dalton Knecht and a pick for Mark Williams. He quickly texted Raj to see if he could help and used an old favorite clip to pass the time until Raj showed up. 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
Thu, February 06, 2025
What comes next after trading for Mark Williams?
PART THREE: Anthony and Raj look at the assets the Lakers have to work with and, using the information at Anthony's disposal, try to offer up what they think the Lakers should do from here and predict what they think happens. To wrap things up, Anthony takes 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
Wed, February 05, 2025
Luka Doncic introduced; Lakers smoke Clippers; Anthony's latest Clutchpoints report
LOWDOWN: Anthony breaks down a fun win over the Clippers in Inglewood. Then, he offers up the latest he's heard heading into the trade deadline. To wrap things up, he narrates his latest column for ClutchPoints. 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
Wed, February 05, 2025
Lakers smoke Clippers as Luka Doncic watches; Anthony gets reckless
FULL: Anthony and Raj are enjoying the basketball the Lakers are playing even before adding Luka Doncic into the mix and it has them saying all kinds of crazy things. They talk about that, the win over the Clippers, the latest Anthony is hearing at the deadline and how they'd prefer to see it play out. 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
Wed, February 05, 2025
The Lakers' wing rotation might be one of the best ones in the league
PART ONE: Anthony thinks the Lakers can win a championship this year. Raj agrees. Some stuff has to go their way, but the Lakers' title window was opened back up by landing Luka Doncic. It's time to take advantage or really position themselves to do so this summer after a playoff run this 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
Wed, February 05, 2025
Lakers deadline hopes; Can they get the center they need?
PART TWO: The guys shift their attention to the trade deadline after Anthony lays out what he's hearing heading into the busiest 24 hours or so in the NBA calendar. Can they get a center? What kind of center should they be targeting? Should they mess with this rotation? They wrap with 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
Tue, February 04, 2025
Kirk Henderson on the Mavs, fan betrayal, Luka x LeBron fitting
FULL: Anthony welcomes Kirk Henderson back into The Lounge to vent. The guys talk about the trade, Luka's fit, Nico Harrison's weird-ass presser 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
Tue, February 04, 2025
*clutches pearls* But HOW will LeBron and Luka play TOGETHER???
PART ONE: Anthony lets Kirk rant and rave about this trade, then the guys laugh at the notion that Luka and LeBron might not be able to play basketball together. 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
Tue, February 04, 2025
The more the Maverick talk, the dumber it gets (thanks!)
PART TWO: Anthony doesn't think any of Dallas' explanations are lining up, so he asks someone who has paid way more attention to it than he has *who also doesn't get Dallas' explanations* 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
Mon, February 03, 2025
The Mavs couldn't have handled this any worse; Thanks!
Anthony offers up a stark contrast in how the Mavericks are handling trading Luka Doncic and how the Lakers have handled trading Anthony Davis. Then, he narrates his latest piece, outlining the Lakers' intentions and options have pulling off this miraculous trade. 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
Mon, February 03, 2025
Raj reacts to Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Laker
FULL: Anthony and Raj give their thoughts with some time now after Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers and have very different approaches. Anthony notices the differences between how the Mavericks and Lakers have handled this. The guys talk about where the roster goes from here, then answer 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
Mon, February 03, 2025
"Job's not finished"
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj continue to collect their thoughts after this insane weekend. Raj wants to take a breather. Anthony says it doesn't work like that. Also, Anthony gives a little preview of what it would sound like if he covered/rooted for the Mavericks. 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
Mon, February 03, 2025
Where do the Lakers go from here?
PART TWO: The guys talk about the options the Lakers have ahead of them, as well as what the Lakers are capable of now. Anthony and Raj also give Anthony Davis his due respect. We're going to miss him. 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
Sun, February 02, 2025
A complete breakdown of the Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis trade
LOWDOWN: Anthony grabbed a few hours of sleep and hopped right back in front of the mic to offer up what he can about how the most shocking trade in NBA (and maybe sports) history came together. He also talks about what's next for the Lakers as they're currently built. Is LeBron James getting traded on the table? 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
Sun, February 02, 2025
Luka Doncic, you are a Los Angeles Laker
FULL: Anthony tries to wrap his brain around the fact that Anthony Davis is going to Dallas and Luka Doncic is a Los Angeles Laker. He enlists the help of Harrison and his wife, Mia, who tells an incredible story that really shows how secretive this move was. Sabreena Merchant also joins the show to help, too. Everyone is still mostly shocked at how it all went down. 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
Sun, February 02, 2025
What the bleep just happened (with Harrison, Mia and Sabreena)
PART ONE: Anthony explains why he tweeted he thought Shams was hacked. Then, everyone stumbles around, trying to figure out how to feel about the Lakers trading for a top-three player entering his prime. 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
Sun, February 02, 2025
What comes next after the Lakers trade for Luka Doncic?
PART TWO: The Lakers have a couple directions they can go after this move. What they elect to do is going to be fascinating and will have a ripple effect for years to come. 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
Fri, January 31, 2025
Lakers beat Wizards; De'Aaron Fox-Austin Reaves rumors; Raj's Myles Turner take
FULL: Anthony and Raj marvel at how terrible the Wizards are. They're truly, truly awful. The recap the game, then move on to stories dropping on the Lakers' trade effort. De'Aaron Fox apparently knows the Lakers won't seriously pursue him. Raj is all in on Myles Turner. 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
Fri, January 31, 2025
Does Jonas Valanciunas know what an audition is?
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj recap the game. The Wizards are the worst team ever. They talk about Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole's turns for the worse. They start their conversation about De'Aaron Fox and whether they would put everything on the table for him. 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
Fri, January 31, 2025
Here's hoping the Spurs don't trade for De'Aaron Fox
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj wrap up the De'Aaron Fox conversation, then throw to their thoughts on Myles Turner -- whom they both would be willing to move heaven and earth for. They wrap with 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
Thu, January 30, 2025
Anthony Davis injury update, what does it mean for Lakers' deadline approach?
Anthony updates you on Anthony Davis' abdomen strain, then explain the impact it has on the Lakers' approach to the deadline. Speaking of, he offers up the latest that he's heard on that front. 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
Thu, January 30, 2025
Jason Timpf on Walker Kessler, Myles Turner, Lakers deadline
FULL: The Lakers have some big decisions to make over the next week. Anthony welcomes Jason Timpf back into The Lounge to break down what their priorities should be, some names to keep an eye on, and even whether the Lakers should push chips into the middle of the table 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
Thu, January 30, 2025
Latest on Lakers' center options; Adam Silver saying stuff again
PART ONE: Anthony and Jason react to some comments from Adam Silver about shortening games, and how that doesn't solve the NBA's central problem. From there, they dive into the question the Lakers must answer this deadline: How much do you spend on a player who may or may not be able to play alongside Anthony Davis, even when Davis wants that exact kind of player. 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
Thu, January 30, 2025
So... what about De'Aaron Fox?
PART TWO: Anthony and Jason continue their conversation about the Lakers' deadline. Jason brings up his hypothetical, in which the Lakers offer everything not tied down to Sacramento for De'Aaron Fox. They also answer a few questions from the live audience to wrap things up. 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
Wed, January 29, 2025
Lakers get smoked; Anthony Davis tweaks abdomen; Myles Turner trade stuff (again)
LOWDOWN: Anthony quickly recaps an ugly loss and updates Anthony Davis' injury. It doesn't sound like it's that serious, but you never know. He then narrates his reporting on Myles Turner, who the Lakers are serious about, if Indiana is serious about moving him. 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
Wed, January 29, 2025
Lakers embarrass themselves in Philly; Anthony Davis gets hurt; Myles Turner report
FULL: The Lakers played one of the ugliest games you'll see. Anthony Davis went down, and everything went wrong from there. Anthony recaps the game, offers the latest on Davis' injury, then reports on a familiar trade target. 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
Wed, January 29, 2025
Lakers-Sixers recap; Myles Turner trade report
PART ONE: Anthony gives his thoughts on that ugly game and the disservice the Lakers did Bronny by putting him into it. Then, he offers some additional context to his reporting on Myles Turner. 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
Wed, January 29, 2025
What impact will Anthony Davis' injury have on the Lakers trade deadline?
PART TWO: Anthony offers the latest on Anthony Davis' injury and the impact it might have on the Lakers' intentions at the deadline. He answers questions from the live audience on other Lakers trade options. 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
Tue, January 28, 2025
Lakers beat Hornets; Stein reports a stalled out trade market
Anthony quickly recaps that weird win over the Hornets, then breaks down some of the latest on the trade market. 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
Tue, January 28, 2025
Anthony Davis dominates Charlotte; Latest trade rumors
FULL: Anthony recaps a weird win over the Hornets with the help of the live audience, then breaks down the latest trade rumors from Marc Stein on which centers he doesn't believe the Lakers are in 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
Tue, January 28, 2025
Listeners recap Lakers-Hornets
PART ONE: Anthony was on the air for a good chunk of Lakers-Hornets, so he enlists the live audience to help recap 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
Tue, January 28, 2025
Lakers might not be in on Vooch, Poeltl, but what about...
PART TWO: Anthony responds to reporting that the Lakers might not be in on Vucevic and Poeltl. He explains why they might not be right now, then offers a name they should be asking 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
Mon, January 27, 2025
Remembering Kobe five years later; Lakers' center options, ranked
Anthony starts by remembering Kobe and gives some of the various ways we continue to miss him today. He finishes the segment with a story about the moment he found out Bryant passed away and the impact Kobe continues to have on him as a person to this day. From there, he segues awkwardly to narrating the piece he wrote Friday about the Lakers' options at center on the trade market. 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
Mon, January 27, 2025
Sam Esfandiari on Lakers-Warriors and their frustrating similarities
FULL: Anthony welcomes Sam Esfandiari to talk about Saturday's Lakers win, then dive into the incredibly similar spots the Lakers are Warriors find themselves in. As usual, it all starts with ownership. 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
Mon, January 27, 2025
Lakers look a lot closer to real contention than Golden State
PART ONE: Anthony and Sam give their thoughts about the Lakers beating Golden State Saturday night and start the conversation about the similar spots fans of both teams are in and how they're both being gaslit by their organizations. 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
Mon, January 27, 2025
The NBA has become too risk-averse
PART TWO: Anthony and Sam share their frustrations with how risk-averse everyone has become in the NBA. They wrap up the show with some questions from the live audience and Sam's question for Anthony and Anthony Davis wanting to play less center. 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
Sun, January 26, 2025
Lakers follow up Celtics win with a big one over Warriors
Anthony recaps a fun win in San Francisco over the Warriors, explains why Rui Hachimura probably shouldn't have missed this one, then narrates the case he made last week for Dejounte Murray. 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
Sat, January 25, 2025
How Vando's injury and impending return stalled Lakers' trade search
A couple days ago, Anthony wrote about Jarred Vanderbilt's impending return and how that ambiguity in that situation led to the Lakers' trade talks stalling out. It shouldn't have. For this episode, he narrates that piece. 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
Fri, January 24, 2025
Beat that Celtics ass (I like that)
FULL: Anthony and Raj start by enjoy that win, then discuss Anthony Davis' comments, and from there, analyze Reggie Miller letting it slip that Rob Pelinka isn't really looking to move much high-level draft capital -- with a whole bunch of fun in-between those 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
Fri, January 24, 2025
Let's just sit back and enjoy that win
PART ONE: Beating the Celtics is always worth celebrating on its own, before moving on to larger talking points, So that's how Anthony and Raj start this episode -- sitting back and enjoying the win. 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
Fri, January 24, 2025
Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent are making trading them a tougher decision
PART TWO: Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent both played key roles in beating the Celtics. They're also the Lakers' most movable contracts heading into the deadline. This is going to be interesting to watch, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis apply pressure for roster improvement. 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
Fri, January 24, 2025
Anthony Davis' comments likely mean the Lakers will trade for a center
PART THREE: Anthony Davis offered up his most pointed comments to his front office... ever -- even including his trade requests out of New Orleans. He wants a better backup center he could play alongside. Anthony believes the Lakers will fulfill this request. He and Raj discuss who the Lakers should target. 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
Thu, January 23, 2025
Vando might finally be back; LeBron/AD want help; Mailbag
FULL: Anthony reacts to the news that Jarred Vanderbilt might finally make his return to the court. He discusses the ESPN report that LeBron James and Anthony Davis are concerned Rob Pelinka might not make a significant move at the deadline. He enjoys Quincy Olivari coming back, then dives into questions. 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
Thu, January 23, 2025
Vando might finally be back... but don't jinx it
PART ONE: Vando might be back! Hopefully! Please? Alright you know what let's not jinx this just listen. 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
Thu, January 23, 2025
How are we still talking about gradual team building?
PART TWO: The Lakers are somehow still looking for the one trade that puts them over the top but that just isn't how building a championship team works. Anthony gets heated because he's sick of making the same damn point over and over again. 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
Wed, January 22, 2025
Lakers beat Muggles; Jonas auditions; Suns make a fun trade
FULL: Anthony and Raj react to the Lakers beating the Wizards exactly as they should've. Then, they talk about what they saw from Jonas Valanciunas. Before getting to some super comments at the end, they discuss the Suns turning one first-rounder into three. 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
Wed, January 22, 2025
Lakers blow out Wizards; D'Angelo Russell fires a couple shots?
PART ONE: The guys break down that nice, easy win over the Wizards, discuss D'Angelo Russell's weird comments, and talk about what they saw from Jonas Valanciunas. 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
Wed, January 22, 2025
Suns keep pushing chips into the middle of the table and Anthony is jealous
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj discuss the trade Phoenix made with Utah, that probably takes them another couple steps closer to trading for Jimmy Butler. Anthony wishes the Lakers showed this kind of creativity and commitment to competing now. 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
Tue, January 21, 2025
What are the Lakers trying to accomplish this year?
FULL: Anthony and Harrison give their thoughts on whether the Lakers can realistically win a championship this year. From there, they try to figure out what the goal of this season 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
Tue, January 21, 2025
Can the Lakers win a championship this season?
PART ONE: Anthony and Harrison figure out whether they believe the Lakers can realistically win a championship this year and, given that they don't think so, try to figure out what exactly the Lakers are trying to accomplish 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
Tue, January 21, 2025
Why NBA owners are all hoping Jeanie Buss never sells
PART TWO: We've seen what it takes for a stale brand to be revitalized. Other NBA owners are terrified of what would happen if Jeanie and the Buss family ever sold 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
Mon, January 20, 2025
The Lakers are just kind of... stale
FULL: Anthony and Raj discuss the current state of the Lakers -- specifically how boring watching them has become. 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
Mon, January 20, 2025
Another day, another ass-kicking by the Clippers
PART ONE: The guys talk about the game they just watched and how ambivalent they were to yet another ass-kicking at the hands of the Clippers. 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
Mon, January 20, 2025
Even Raj is bored with this team
PART TWO: The guys use some blackjack analogies to describe the place the Lakers now find themselves. Raj sounds pretty tired of this nonsense, in particular. 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
Fri, January 17, 2025
RIP, Bob Uecker; JJ Redick says Lakers will go big; So... then...?
FULL: Anthony remembers Bob Uecker, not just for what he meant to sports, but as the reminder he was that we have it pretty good as Lakers fans. From there, he discusses JJ Redick's comments on going bigger more often and what they should mean for roster construction. He wraps with questions from fans skeptical about moving draft capital revive a flawed team. 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
Fri, January 17, 2025
Remembering Bob Uecker, JJ Redick says he'll go big more
PART ONE: Anthony remembers Bob Uecker, then reacts to JJ Redick's quotes about going big more often, and a theory he likes about the Trey Jemison addition. 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
Fri, January 17, 2025
The Lakers need to ditch the idea of a soft landing
PART TWO: Anthony explains why empty "ifs" are so frustrating, as a part of a larger discussion on why holding onto draft picks is just kicking the can down the road rather than choosing a direction and sticking with 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
Thu, January 16, 2025
Lakers beat Heat, waive Quincy Olivari, sign Trey Jemison III
Anthony quickly breaks down the Lakers' win over Miami, snapping a three-game skid. He then discusses the Lakers waiving Quincy Olivari to sign Trey Jemison III, and how he didn't love how little an opportunity Olivari got with the parent team. Finally, he has some fun talking about LeBron James' interaction with that young fan and his message about the role sports teams play in their city. 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
Thu, January 16, 2025
Lakers top Heat; LeBron James shares cool moment with fan; Olivari waived
FULL: Anthony breaks down how the Lakers were able to turn things around in the second half against the Miami Heat. LeBron James was a huge part of that. The Lakers went about it with a balanced effort and actually defended in the second half. JJ Redick also coached them through Miami's zone. All around, great night, maybe headlined by a viral moment LeBron shared with a young fan. 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
Thu, January 16, 2025
LeBron James shared an awesome moment with a fan, then lit up the Heat
PART ONE: Anthony thoroughly enjoyed everything that went down between LeBron James and a young fan, then enjoyed the game the Lakers played, itself. 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
Thu, January 16, 2025
What's the latest on the trade front? What about Vando?
PART TWO: Anthony takes questions from the live audience and wouldn't you know it, they're still focused on roster adjustments. He explains why the front office isn't in a hurry to add another center, responds to the Lakers waiving Quincy Olivari and discusses whatever else the audience wanted 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
Wed, January 15, 2025
Is JJ Redick hitting a rookie wall? Super Live Mailbag
FULL: Anthony opens with some thoughts on JJ Redick as a head coach and the learning curve we knew would exist, then throws to the live youtube audience for topics, no matter what they wanted 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
Wed, January 15, 2025
JJ Redick needs to rethink some stuff; His staff needs to be more help
PART ONE: Anthony explains some of his concerns with JJ Redick and how some of them have been these since Redick first took over and the Lakers tried to hire his coaching staff. 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
Wed, January 15, 2025
SUPER EXTREME LIVE MAILBAG
PART TWO: Anthony handed the show over to the live youtube audience and they didn't disappoint. 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
Tue, January 14, 2025
LOWDOWN: So about that progress Vando was making...
Anthony discusses JJ Redick's comments from before the game on Jarred Vanderbilt's varying levels of "progress." The Lakers also played last night, but didn't look all that interesting in 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
Tue, January 14, 2025
The Lakers just don't seem to get it
FULL: Anthony is more upset over this game than he's been in recent memory. He and Raj discuss this game, the Rams doing what the Lakers claimed they wanted to do, Jarred Vanderbilt's "progress" 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
Tue, January 14, 2025
The Lakers blew what should've been a heart-warming moment
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj recap the game, which leads to a rant from Anthony about how the Lakers as an organization lack real culture and leadership. 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
Tue, January 14, 2025
Teams sure are picking on Austin Reaves quite a bit...
PART TWO: Anthony is starting to get a little nervous about how teams are effectively searching out Austin Reaves on defense and the success it's leading to for them. The guys also take 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
Mon, January 13, 2025
Lakers schedule, Vando updates; Mailbag
FULL: Anthony updates you on whether the Lakers are actually going to play tonight (to the best of his abilities) and then gives a timeframe from when the Lakers are hoping to get Jarred Vanderbilt back. From there, he dives into the mailbags. 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
Mon, January 13, 2025
Lakers schedule, Jarred Vanderbilt updates
PART ONE: Anthony offers up what he knows about both the Lakers' scheduling situation and Jarred Vanderbilt's impending 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
Mon, January 13, 2025
Latest trade stuff
PART TWO: Lakers fans still want Walker Kessler. Anthony explains why it's particularly compicated. 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
Fri, January 10, 2025
Cavs-Thunder live up to hype; Jimmy keeps Jimmy-ing; Lakers make a trade
FULL: Anthony ran into some technical difficulties that stopped him from recording in the evening but did record Thursday morning. He and Leigh take a look around the NBA, then around the world. 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
Fri, January 10, 2025
Cavs-Thunder was everyone we hoped for
PART ONE: The guys catch up after a quick holiday break. Then, they relive that great Cavs-Thunder game and try to make sense of the Jimmy Butler drama. Leigh ate steak tender enough to be cut with a spoon! 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
Fri, January 10, 2025
Leigh Ellis is making a real impact on ball around the world
PART TWO: Anthony and Leigh quickly discuss the Lakers after the Dorian Finney-Smith trade, then transition to an update on some of the places Leigh has visited and the impact he's had. 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
Thu, January 09, 2025
The good vibes pod
FULL EPISODE: With everything going on throughout Southern California, Anthony wanted to get some good vibes into the atmosphere, so he recorded this special, super positive episode. 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
Thu, January 09, 2025
Things to like - LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves
PART ONE: The Lakers are still set at the top of the roster. LeBron James, Anthony David and Austin Reaves are having great seasons in their own ways. 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
Thu, January 09, 2025
Things to like - Max Christie! And... Rob Pelinka?
PART TWO: Anthony celebrates the season Max Christie has had and explains what his college self and Rob Pelinka have in common. Also, it looks like the Celtics won't have a cakewalk to the finals again. 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
Wed, January 08, 2025
Lakers get embarrassed; Mavs target Reaves; Vando update
Anthony briefly recaps the Lakers' worst loss of the season so far and particularly worries about one thing the Mavericks did other teams will almost definitely replicate. He updates the Vando situation and discusses his role when he gets back. To start things off, though, he offers some support to those suffering from the Palisades fires. 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
Wed, January 08, 2025
Mavericks embarrass Lakers without Luka, Kyrie
FULL: Anthony reacts to what will probably be one of the worst losses of the season, as the Lakers fell in Dallas to the Mavericks, who were playing without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. He also offers a little more context on his reporting on Jarred Vanderbilt and the role he'll play whenever he returns. He does have questions about the small-ball approach. To wrap, he takes questions from the live audience, which was looking for macro answers to a micro 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
Wed, January 08, 2025
Well, that sure sucked...
PART ONE: Anthony recaps one of the uglier games of the season and discusses the various angles that stem from the loss. 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
Wed, January 08, 2025
Bad as that loss was, this is still worth investing into
PART TWO: Anthony saw a bunch of comments on this team not being worth investing in and this game summarizing that argument, but Anthony isn't here to hear that defeatist approach. 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
Tue, January 07, 2025
Latest on Vando; Lakers' center trade approach; Mavericks preview
Anthony discusses some optimistic news on the Jarred Vanderbilt front, then narrates his latest piece for ClutchPoints, which covers how Vando returning impacts the Lakers' approach to the backup center spot. To wrap things up, he previews tonight's game against the shorthanded Mavericks. 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
Tue, January 07, 2025
Do the Lakers need a better backup center? Other positions of need; Midseason review
FULL: Given JJ Redick's recent rotation and an update Anthony has on Jarred Vanderbilt, he and Harrison discuss the Lakers' approach to the backup center position. Does a wing-centric approach make sense? Then, the guys talk about the kinds of moves they'd prefer the Lakers make if they aren't pursuing a center. To wrap things up, they look back on the first half or so of the 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
Tue, January 07, 2025
Does a backup-center-less approach make sense?
PART ONE: Anthony and Harrison discuss what happens when a source gives information that they're skeptical about. In this case, it's Jarred Vanderbilt's return and the approach to backup center the Lakers are taking. 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
Tue, January 07, 2025
"Midseason" review
PART TWO: Anthony and Harrison won't pod again until after the Lakers play their 41st game, so they take a look back at the season to this point and evaluate how things have gone. 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
Mon, January 06, 2025
Lakers lost to Houston to perfectly summarize where things stand
After a few days of talk about how much the Lakers feel like they might not need another move, they lost to the Houston Rockets in a perfectly analogous game to the rest of the season to this point. Anthony talks about the sports gods, and how quickly they can humble you. 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
Mon, January 06, 2025
Lakers' loss in Houston showed everything -- good and bad
FULL: Following a weird loss to the Rockets, Raj and Anthony discuss how it was a perfect summary of this Lakers team. They're capable of high highs, and low lows. They need another more or two. They need a tweak in the starting lineup. 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
Mon, January 06, 2025
The Lakers are the team from both halves in Houston
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj discuss that loss in Houston, and how each half showed who the Lakers either are, or could be. 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
Mon, January 06, 2025
The case for and against adding a center
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj take questions from the live audience, who were curious about what the Lakers might do with their remaining trade assets. Should the Lakers go after a big, even if there's no guarantee he'll play? 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
Fri, January 03, 2025
Lakers beat Blazers; Max Christie might be for real; Raj's trade thoughts
FULL: Anthony and Raj rant about refs, then break down the Lakers' win over the Blazers without Anthony Davis. Max Christie went off. LeBron is still pretty good. Austin Reaves was impactful despite not shooting well. Then, to wrap things up, the guys talk about the Dorian Finney-Smith trade. 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
Fri, January 03, 2025
ENOUGH. BLEEPING. REVIEWS.
PART ONE: Before getting to the rest of the game, Anthony and Raj have both had enough of reviews in basketball. They just take up time and they're still missing calls. 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
Fri, January 03, 2025
Look at Austin and Max
PART TWO: Austin and Max are growing into impact players right in front of us and it's been a thrill to watch. 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
Fri, January 03, 2025
Raj hates the trade machine
PART THREE: Raj wants the focus to be on basketball, especially after the Lakers finally just made a trade. 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
Thu, January 02, 2025
JJ Redick's potential role in the Lakers not going after another center
PART ONE: After Jaxson Hayes caught a DNP-CD against the Cavs, Anthony had an educated theory he was wondering about pretty much confirmed. 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
Thu, January 02, 2025
Russell Westbrook discourse is missing a couple HUGE points
PART TWO: Anthony rants about the reactions to Russell Westbrook playing relatively well in Denver and the people trying to make that about the Lakers somehow. It's going to happen with D'Angelo Russell, too. 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
Thu, January 02, 2025
New year, new Lakers? Early Dorian Finney-Smith thoughts
Anthony recaps Lakers-Cavs, then discusses a factor in the Lakers not adding another big. He takes questions, and offers a take about the analysis stemming from Russell Westbrook playing well in Denver. 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
Tue, December 31, 2024
Injury updates; What's next after Dorian Finney-Smith trade?
Anthony offers up some updates on guys currently out or getting ready to play tonight. Then, he narrates the article he wrote about what comes next for the Lakers after trading for Dorian Finney-Smith. 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
Tue, December 31, 2024
How much better does Dorian Finney-Smith make the Lakers?
FULL: Anthony and Harrison break down what the Lakers look like on the other side of the Dorian Finney-Smith trade. How much better are they? What comes next? They also look back on D'Angelo Russell, the Laker. 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
Tue, December 31, 2024
What grade would you give the Dorian Finney-Smith trade?
PART ONE: Anthony and Harrison analyze the DFS trade. Anthony explains a popular cliche that he's pretty sick of. 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
Tue, December 31, 2024
Let's talk about Walker Kessler
PART TWO: Anthony offers up an aspect of the negotiations between the Lakers and Jazz that Harrison is skeptical about. They wrap with some 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
Mon, December 30, 2024
D'Angelo Russell traded; What comes next? How do things fit?
LOWDOWN: Anthony offers up some details on how this trade came together, breaks down the various pieces and their new fits, then looks ahead to what comes next. 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
Mon, December 30, 2024
Lakers trade D'Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith
FULL: Anthony breaks down the Lakers trading D'Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith. He offers context on how this deal came together, their competition for DFS, JJ Redick's thoughts on "Dodo," and more. He also looks back on D'lo's second stint with the Lakers and looks ahead to what might be coming next. 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
Mon, December 30, 2024
How did this D'Angelo Russell trade come about?
PART ONE: Anthony explains how this deal came together, why the Nets may have taken the Lakers offer, and what Dorian-Finney Smith brings to the team. 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
Mon, December 30, 2024
What comes next after this D'lo, DFS trade?
PART TWO: What will the Lakers be looking to do now that they have their two-way wing, and when? Anthony explains, then takes 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
Fri, December 27, 2024
A post-Christmas, realistic look at the Lakers' peaks and valleys
FULL: Anthony and Raj enjoy a nice, run, wide-ranging conversation about the state of the Lakers, their peaks and valleys, trade rumors and the league as a whole. 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
Fri, December 27, 2024
A quick recap of Lakers-Warriors; Is this peak different?
PART ONE: The guys recap that thrilling win over the Warriors and Mike Breen's rough night, then try to figure out whether this is just another peak before a valley, or if this is somehow different. 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
Fri, December 27, 2024
Ratingzzzzzzz
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj tackle this topic of NBA ratings as the league is coming off a huge Christmas success, relatively speaking. 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
Fri, December 27, 2024
Will the Lakers actually get out of their own way this trade deadline?
PART THREE: Anthony and Raj discuss the likelihood the Lakers finally address the roster at this year's deadline and what it would signal if they don't, then take questions from the live youtube 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
Thu, December 26, 2024
Merry Christie-mas
Anthony records an emergency episode over the holiday to celebrate the Lakers picking up a HUGE win in San Francisco over the Golden State Warriors. 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
Wed, December 25, 2024
The case for and against paying up for Cam Johnson; Christmas Day story time
Anthony narrates his latest piece for ClutchPoints, the first in a series detailing all the most popular Lakers trade targets. To kick things off, he offers up all you need to know about Cam Johnson, his price, and likeliness the Lakers actually acquire him. He wraps up the episode by telling a story about Christmas '07 and the time he watched a Celtics fan get absolutely punked. 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
Tue, December 24, 2024
The Lakers lost to the Pistons again... Anthony rants about ownership
Anthony recaps yet another annoying, frustrating loss to the Detroit Pistons. 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
Mon, December 23, 2024
Lakers wrap up successful weekend; Latest trade intel; Mailbag!
FULL: Anthony recaps the Lakers' second win in Sacramento over the Kings in a row, then discusses how great the last week or so has been. From there, he offers up the latest on trade rumors, then throws to all the Lounge's various mailbags. 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
Mon, December 23, 2024
What a great week for the Lakers, can they keep it up?
PART ONE: Anthony recaps another win over the Kings and the ugly way they went about getting it, then, talks about the latest trade rumors. 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
Mon, December 23, 2024
Mailbag: What would Kobe think about the job Rob Pelinka is doing?
PART TWO: Anthony opens up the mailbags, starting with a listener who wondered what Kobe Bryant would think about the job his former agent is doing. 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
Fri, December 20, 2024
Lakers top Kings behind Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis' Max Christie starting has been a joy
Anthony recaps a fun win in Sacramento. Boy, it's been a while since we were able to say that. 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
Fri, December 20, 2024
Lakers knock off Kings behind Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis
FULL: Anthony and Raj break down a nice Lakers win in Sacramento, as Anthony Davis outplayed Domantas Sabonis, Austin Reaves outplayed De'Aaron Fox, and Max Christie continued to play his ass off as the point-of-attack defender the Lakers desperately needed. 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
Fri, December 20, 2024
Max Christie starting completely changes the Lakers
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj give props to Max Christie, whose efforts as a starter has completely changed what it feels like the Lakers are capable of. 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
Fri, December 20, 2024
Gabe Vincent just played his best game as a Laker
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj discuss Gabe's effort and the role that he's flourishing in. They sneak a little trade talk in, too, then answer 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
Thu, December 19, 2024
LOWDOWN: Oh, Darvin...
Anthony reacts to Darvin Ham's quotes about the Lakers, then looks ahead to a pretty brutal stretch of 10 games or so. 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
Thu, December 19, 2024
Darvin Ham put his foot in his mouth again; Latest trade stuff
FULL: Anthony breaks down Darvin Ham's comments on the Lakers and how they perfectly summarized why the Lakers are better off without him. Then, he offers up a theory on why the Lakers will have no excuse but to make a move this deadline. 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
Thu, December 19, 2024
Darvin Ham proved why the Lakers were right to fire him
PART ONE: Anthony reads through some quotes from Darvin Ham's interview and explains why Ham hasn't learned anything, which doesn't speak very well to someone looking for another opportunity and a head coaching gig. 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
Thu, December 19, 2024
No excuses this time around; make a move
PART TWO: Anthony goes through the assets at the Lakers' disposal and explains why not making a move would be the final clear message that this front office doesn't believe in LeBron and AD. 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
Wed, December 18, 2024
Injury "updates" on Christian Wood, Jaxson Hayes
Anthony offers up a quick update on Christian Wood and Jaxson Hayes, then rants about the IST and previews his episode in The Lounge with Jovan. 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
Wed, December 18, 2024
Jovan Buha on Lakers' options during trade season
FULL: Anthony welcomes Jovan Buha (The Athletic) back into The Lounge to break down his latest piece on the Lakers' intentions this trade season. The guys talk about the lack of urgency from this front office, their options, potential internal growth 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
Wed, December 18, 2024
Where is the urgency from the Lakers front office?
PART ONE: Anthony and Jovan discuss the prices on guys who have already moved and how that adds to frustration fans have with a front office that appears to keep looking for any reason to not do anything. 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
Wed, December 18, 2024
How can the Lakers improve internally?
PART TWO: Anthony and Jovan discuss the idea of internal growth from the Lakers and whether they'll remain in the hunt to an extent that convinces the front office to invest more draft capital. 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
Tue, December 17, 2024
LOWDOWN: The pros, cons and realities of the Lonzo Ball situation
Anthony breaks down the Lonzo Ball trade rumors and explains why the Lakers aren't likely to get involved until this offseason at the earliest. 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
Tue, December 17, 2024
Trade season has kicked off and.... nothing...
FULL: Anthony opens with a few thoughts about Lonzo Ball and the trade market in general, then opens up an insanely packed mailbag to discuss every trade scenario under the moon. 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
Tue, December 17, 2024
Lonzo Ball, NBA-at-large trade rumor break down
PART ONE: Anthony breaks down the Lonzo Ball rumors and gives his thoughts on where that story appears to be heading. Then, he discusses the trade market as it exists now and how interested the Lakers are in paying somewhat inflated prices. 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
Tue, December 17, 2024
Why the Lakers are waiting to dive into the trade market
PART TWO: Anthony continues with the mailbag questions, this time discussing why it looks like the Lakers are going to continue to wait before getting fully involved with the trade market. 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
Mon, December 16, 2024
LOWDOWN: Lakers top Grizzlies; Anthony Davis plays like an MVP; LeBron returns; MAX!
Anthony recaps the win, starting by offering some insight into how the Lakers arrived back at Max Christie starting -- and how it was always what the coaching staff was hoping to see. He explains Max's impact on Austin Reaves, too. LeBron James came back and looked good. Oh and Anthony Davis absolutely dominated a big Memphis frontcourt. 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
Mon, December 16, 2024
Lakers beat Grizzlies behind Anthony Davis' dominance, Max Christie's defense
FULL: Anthony and Raj recap a nice, fun win (outside of the existential crisis we experienced when Anthony Davis got hurt). Max Christie got the start and was fantastic on Ja Morant. LeBron James came back and looked spry. The rotation made a whole bunch of sense. What a night. 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
Mon, December 16, 2024
Look at our large adult son, Max!
PART ONE: This is exactly what the Lakers were hoping the starting five would eventually look like. The guys explain why this works and the ripple effect it has across the rest of the 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
Mon, December 16, 2024
Finally, a game Raj is looking forward to rewatching
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj continue to marvel at the defense the Lakers played tonight against a Memphis team that was on an absolute roll coming into the game. The guys take a question from the live audience, too, having to do with trade rumors starting to really swirl. 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
Sat, December 14, 2024
So, what about what LeBron James wants? Or Anthony Davis?
FULL: Anthony and Harrison discuss the trade rumors circling around LeBron James and the Lakers, and wonder how James feels about all of it, too. Seeing as he has a no-trade clause, that kind of matters. While they were there, they also wondered about the Anthony Davis part of all this. (NOTE: This was recorded Wednesday and should've run Thursday, but we ran into some technical difficulties) 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
Sat, December 14, 2024
Would LeBron James ever WANT to be traded?
PART ONE: After a quick discussion about how nerdy they both are, Anthony and Harrison discuss a part of all the trade rumors no one seemed to spend much time thinking about: Whether LeBron James would actually want to be traded. (NOTE: This was recorded Wednesday and should've run Thursday, but we ran into some technical difficulties) 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
Sat, December 14, 2024
At what point does Anthony Davis get sick of mediocrity?
PART TWO: Let's just say LeBron James gets traded, what would that mean for Anthony Davis? Should he get moved ASAP? Anthony and Harrison don't think it's that simple. (NOTE: This was recorded Wednesday and should've run Thursday, but we ran into some technical difficulties) 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
Fri, December 13, 2024
Additional intel on Lakers' trade season plans, options
After outlining what his ideal plan for trade season would be, he offered up intel on how likely any of it 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
Fri, December 13, 2024
NBA trade rumors season primer
FULL: Anthony starts with a preview of trade rumors season as it kicks into the next gear Sunday. From there, he hands over the show to the live audience, which had A TON of great questions ready to go. 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
Fri, December 13, 2024
REPORT: Lakers, Wizards have begun preliminary trade talks for Valanciunas
PART ONE: After outlining his preferred path for the Lakers this trade season, Anthony explains how likely any of it might be, starting with the Lakers' negotiations for a backup big. 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
Fri, December 13, 2024
The mailbag to end all mailbags
PART TWO: After his explainer on trade season and the Lakers' options, Anthony takes questions from the live audience and boy did they bring 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
Thu, December 12, 2024
Injury updates for LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Jaxson Hayes
JJ Redick had updates for some key players after practice yesterday. Anthony explains who might be available when, based on what Redick told reporters. 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
Wed, December 11, 2024
Anthony charts out his ideal trade season/deadline
Not much actual news to speak of so Anthony hopped on the trade machine and fixed the Lakers. Strap in, y'all. Let's get a little weird. 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
Wed, December 11, 2024
Kamenetzky Bros on trade market taking shape; Lakers' chances at landing an impact player
FULL: In part one of a two-part home-and-home, Andy and Brian Kamenetzky (Locked on Lakers) stop by to talk about the first real slop drop of the season. They also touch on how difficult it is to accomplish basically anything in this new CBA and whether that's a good thing for the NBA. 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
Wed, December 11, 2024
Is how difficult it's become to make a trade good for the league?
PART ONE: Having already spent hours on the trade machine pulling out hairs with how complicated this CBA is, Anthony asks Brian and Andy Kamenetzky whether this new system is actually good for the NBA. 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
Wed, December 11, 2024
Are the Lakers worth investing further capital into?
PART TWO: There are going to be plenty of targets on the trade market, but there will also be a ton of competition for them. Real-impact help is going to be expensive. Are the Lakers close enough to the rest of the league to pull the trigger? 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
Tue, December 10, 2024
LOWDOWN: Why the Lakers won't (or shouldn't) 'blow it up'
Anthony reminds you that we're supposed to be getting some kind of update on Christian Wood here soon. Hopefully. Then, he narrates the piece he wrote about LeBron James ever making it to the trade block. 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
Tue, December 10, 2024
A whole bunch of LeBron trade talk; A Wood update; Mailbag
FULL: Anthony can't help but address all the LeBron James trade noise and finally arrives at whether or not he shouldn't kept trying to fix his fireplace (we promise you'll get this). He also dives into the mailbags and prepares you for a Christian Wood update, which should be coming soon. 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
Tue, December 10, 2024
Alright, let's have the LeBron trade conversation (again)
PART ONE: Anthony goes into full detail on why LeBron James isn't getting traded anytime soon. 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
Tue, December 10, 2024
Mailbag time; Best holiday proteins?
PART TWO: Anthony opens up the mailbags linked to the show, where people were wondering about Christian Wood, Dennis Schröder, holiday meats 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
Mon, December 09, 2024
Lakers bounce back from brutal loss in Atlanta by beating the Blazers without LeBron, Reaves
Anthony recaps an eventful and weirdly important weekend for 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
Mon, December 09, 2024
LeBron finally rests; Lakers still roll against Portland
FULL: Anthony and Raj recap an oddly important win over the Trail Blazers. LeBron James sat his first game of the season, which means he'll have a whole week of rest behind him when the Lakers play Minnesota Friday. D'lo and Rui showed out. Jerami Grant did the opposite of that. 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
Mon, December 09, 2024
The Lakers got back to some better habits
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj couldn't help but notice how the Lakers got back to some of the motion/balanced offense from earlier in the year with LeBron sitting on the sidelines. 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
Mon, December 09, 2024
How does Raj feel about this team heading into this nice, little break?
PART TWO: The Lakers don't play a game for almost a week. Let's catch up on the season so 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 06, 2024
LeBron James, Austin Reaves injury updates; Hawks preview
Anthony takes you through news that LeBron James is dealing with a foot thing and outlines why Austin Reaves' availability has been all over the place in recent injury reports. 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
Fri, December 06, 2024
LeBron added to injury report; Can the Lakers even give him a break?
FULL EPISODE: Anthony discusses tomorrow's injury report as the Lakers take on a hot Hawks team. LeBron is on it (questionable) and Austin Reaves is listed as out despite being questionable for the last game. The Lakers need to get LeBron a break but they simply might not have enough bodies to do so. Then, he answers some really good questions from all the mailbags. 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
Fri, December 06, 2024
A foot issue would actually explain LeBron's erratic shooting
PART ONE: Anthony discusses the latest injury news about LeBron James and Austin Reaves and how the latter's injury means the former can't get the break he desperately needs. 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
Fri, December 06, 2024
The Lakers switching so much is hurting their already bad defense
PART TWO: Anthony opens the mailbag, where listeners are wondering about the trade market, Austin Reaves' future with the team, JJ Redick's coaching, 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
Thu, December 05, 2024
Lakers get blazed by Heat; Real accountability needed; Rob Pelinka, please address this roster
LOWDOWN: Anthony recaps a butt-kicking at the hands of the Heat, and discusses a foundational issues the Lakers must address. Then, he narrates his latest piece for ClutchPoints, in which he begs Rob Pelinka to do his job. 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
Thu, December 05, 2024
We can't honestly be talking about quitting in December
FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Raj react to the latest complete ass-kicking and can't help but wonder if this team is falling back into much worse cultural habits than not getting back on defense. 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
Thu, December 05, 2024
The ugly losses keep getting uglier...
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj react to the Heat's record-breaking night against the Lakers' broken defense and can't help but wonder if this latest embarrassment is a regression to multi-year trends. 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
Thu, December 05, 2024
Will JJ Redick call out LeBron if the situation calls for it?
PART TWO: The guys continue their conversation about accountability throughout the organization, then take questions from the live audience, who are oddly fed up with LeBron's 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 04, 2024
Vando done for 2024; Lakers considering Kuz; Can't judge this team until...
LOWDOWN: Anthony runs through the day's Lakers headlines, which include: An actual Jarred Vanderbilt update Kyle Kuzma is on the Lakers' trade radar (tradar?) The Lakers really might do the whole "can't judge this team until whatever" thing again 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
Wed, December 04, 2024
The Lakers can't wait for Player-X to come back to evaluate the team
FULL: Anthony and Harrison check in with each other about how the feel about this team as it currently exists. They get into the Jarred Vanderbilt injury update and the Lakers' incessant desire to see the full roster before they recognize what it needs. 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
Wed, December 04, 2024
How are you feeling about this team?
PART ONE: We're somehow already already a quarter of the way through this season and the same problems from last year remain. Anthony and Harrison give a vibe check from 1000 feet up. 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
Wed, December 04, 2024
The Lakers are gaslighting us again
PART TWO: Anthony and Harrison react to the latest iteration of "can't judge this team." No other team in the NBA operates like this. It's worth mentioning that. 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
Tue, December 03, 2024
Wolves rout Lakers in what feels like this season's low point
FULL: The Lakers got their asses kicked and Anthony had some pointed thoughts for LeBron and AD. 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
Tue, December 03, 2024
Please, LeBron, take a night off (but not on the court)
PART ONE: Anthony recaps the game and gets brutally honest about the way LeBron is playing. So did JJ Redick. 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
Tue, December 03, 2024
If LeBron doesn't turn it around, he wouldn't consider retirement, would he?
PART TWO: The live audience had a few questions, including about LeBron's potential retirement. Anthony doesn't think it's coming without all the fanfare, but this stretch has been impossible to ignore. 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
Mon, December 02, 2024
Lakers sneak out of Utah with a win; Brandon Ingram rumors
FULL: Anthony and Raj return from the long weekend to try to figure out what the hell just happened in Utah. Raj celebrates Jalen Hood-Schifino. Anthony celebrates Max Christie. They hit on the Brandon Ingram rumors. Then, they answer 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
Mon, December 02, 2024
What a weird win
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj recap a nearly disastrous win and laugh at one of the weirdest plays either of them have ever seen. Shouts to Will Hardy. 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
Mon, December 02, 2024
The Ingram conversation
PART TWO: With Brandon Ingram changing his representation to Klutch, Lakers fans started jumping to all kinds of conclusions. So, Anthony and Raj discuss that situation, his basketball fit back in L.A. and how likely they think any of this is. Then, they wrap with 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
Thu, November 28, 2024
Lakers send us into Thanksgiving with a nice, comfy win
FULL: Anthony and Raj react to the Lakers' taking care of business against the Spurs with this new starting lineup. 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
Thu, November 28, 2024
Ah, a nice, comfortable win!
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj recap the Lakers beating the Spurs to bounce back from this ugly three-game losing streak. 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
Thu, November 28, 2024
A Zion Williamson rant appeared out of nowhere and it fits
PART TWO: A Lakers conversation evolved into a Pelicans conversation, which might have had something to do with a question that was asked but also must might have been on the guys' minds before the show. 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
Wed, November 27, 2024
Another night, another blowout
FULL: Anthony recaps the Lakers' second straight blowout loss, this time in Phoenix -- where they didn't even respect The Cup. 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
Wed, November 27, 2024
Is the Lakers' defense fixable?
PART ONE: Anthony reacts to yet another blowout loss and is starting to worry if quitting has become a part of Lakers culture. 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
Wed, November 27, 2024
The Lakers have a culture problem
PART TWO: We can point to coaching. We can point to personnel. But the organization needs to demand more out of everyone involved, at every level. 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
Tue, November 26, 2024
Jake Fischer on the Lakers' trade options this season
FULL: Anthony welcomes Jake Fischer back into The Lounge to talk about the trade market as December approaches. 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
Tue, November 26, 2024
Lakers backup big trade options
PART ONE: Anthony and Jake take a look at the center position and what the Lakers might look to do as we head into trade 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
Tue, November 26, 2024
What will it take to land a two-way wing?
PART TWO: The Lakers need to upgrade their wing situation. Anthony and Jake run through their targets and discuss the likelihood they pull the trigger this time around. 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
Mon, November 25, 2024
Nuggets wake the Lakers back up from winning streak dreams
FULL EPISODE: Anthony riffs on the state of the Lakers following the last couple losses and why the Nuggets have their number. He talks about the roster issues, then dives into the various mailbags. 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
Mon, November 25, 2024
Why does Nikola Jokic own the Lakers?
PART ONE: After a 13th loss in 14 tries, Anthony explains why the Nuggets (and specifically Nikola Jokic) has their number to the extent that 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
Mon, November 25, 2024
What happened to the Wendell Carter Jr., Bruce Brown trade rumors?
PART TWO: Anthony opens the mailbag, where listeners want to know all they can about the Lakers' personnel options from here on out. 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
Fri, November 22, 2024
WTF.
FULL: WTF. 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
Fri, November 22, 2024
Free throws?
PART ONE: Anthony explains how math works in a conference as close as the west is going to be. Also, the Lakers' guards were exposed in 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
Fri, November 22, 2024
This first bad JJ Redick game
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj marvel at Gabe Vincent just forgetting how to be an effective basketball player on offense, then address the sad truth, that this was JJ Redick's first outright bad coaching 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
Thu, November 21, 2024
The latest on Jarred Vanderbilt is much of the same; mailbag
FULL: The latest on Jarred Vanderbilt is much of the same "updates" we've been getting for going on a year. Anthony's had enough. He explains what he's been hearing all this time on the Vando front and why the Lakers appear singularly bad at handling this information. From there, he answers the leftover questions from the weekend he promised to answer. 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
Thu, November 21, 2024
A full timeline of how we got here with Vando's injury
PART ONE: Anthony offers up the latest on Jarred Vanderbilt, then translates the update, harkening back to one of his favorite Key & Peele skits. He also dives into the full timeline on how we arrived here, which doesn't exactly paint the clearest picture of the situation. 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
Thu, November 21, 2024
What would be the ideal Lakers rotation, if everyone was healthy?
PART TWO: Anthony finally gets around to the questions from tis last weekend he wasn't able to get to, and there are some great ones. 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
Wed, November 20, 2024
Dalton Knecht officially joins the rookie of the year conversation
FULL: The guys marvel at the game Dalton Knecht just had. Yeah, other topics are covered, but the most important thing is just how incredible that game was for the Lakers rookie. 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
Wed, November 20, 2024
Will Hardy (Jazz HC) dumped on his players for not guarding Dalton Knecht
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj debate which starting unit they might prefer, as well as which starting group the Lakers might give the first go to. 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
Wed, November 20, 2024
If Dalton Knecht is real, what does that mean for the kinds of players the Lakers should target?
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj answer super comments from the live audience, and everyone is wondering what this means for the rotation, and, maybe more popularly, the trade market. 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
Tue, November 19, 2024
D'Angelo Russell is thriving as the sixth man, here's why
FULL: Anthony and Harrison open with a quick few minutes on news that Inside The NBA isn't going anywhere. Then, they discuss the five-game winning streak the Lakers are on and whether they believe in this version of the team, with the help of a stat from Harrison's internet dad, Pete. The majority of the pod covers D'Angelo Russell's move to the bench and the role that has played in this run the Lakers are 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
Tue, November 19, 2024
Inside The NBA isn't going anywhere
PART ONE: Anthony and Harrison open with some thoughts about Inside The NBA's "renewal." Then, the guys dive into the run the Lakers are on, and the role D'Angelo Russell's new role is playing in 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
Tue, November 19, 2024
Trade stuff!
PART TWO: Anthony asked around about what D'Angelo Russell's success as the sixth man might mean for his trading prospects. He and Harrison discuss what they think about the situation and what this role opens up for Russell as a free agent 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
Mon, November 18, 2024
Lakers move to 5-0 since D'Angelo Russell's move to the second unit
FULL EPISODE: Anthony offers some insight from his covering the game in person on Saturday, then explains (with some help from Anthony Davis) why this winning streak is a little more important than most early-season runs. Then, he dives into the various mailbags. 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
Mon, November 18, 2024
What a great weekend, let's relive it
PART ONE: After offering up some insight from covering the team up close, Anthony explains why he doesn't think it's a coincidence Dalton Knecht and Max Christie's play improved at roughly the same 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
Mon, November 18, 2024
Mailbag: What should the nine-man rotation be when everyone is available?
PART TWO: Anthony digs through all the various mailbags and answers as many questions as he can, including a discussion about the rotation if everyone is ever healthy at the same 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
Fri, November 15, 2024
Lakers trade/free agency targets at backup center
FULL: Anthony explains how the Lakers arrived at a place where a Jaxson Hayes injury was a real cause for concern, then explains the team's options and likely direction now that he's out. 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
Fri, November 15, 2024
Jaxson Hayes getting hurt shouldn't be this nerve-wracking
PART ONE: Anthony goes name by name to explain the Lakers' options and how likely each target might be. 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
Fri, November 15, 2024
Christian Koloko *should* be able to hold it down for a week or so
PART TWO: Anthony wraps up the Lakers' options but does remind listeners that the Lakers are fairly confident Christian Koloko is good enough to get them through this injury patch. He also previews the game against San Antonio, which he feels fairly confident 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
Thu, November 14, 2024
Lakers pick up lowkey critical win as LeBron goes LeBron; Knecht goes off
FULL: Anthony and Raj break down a fun win against Memphis that featured a third straight triple-double for LeBron James, Dalton Knecht's coming out party, and the fewest minutes D'Angelo Russell has played as a Laker. 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
Thu, November 14, 2024
Dalton Knecht, welcome to the NBA
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj discuss D'Angelo Russell's role, Gabe Vincent's continued lack of production, and how it all might lead to a real opportunity for Dalton Knecht -- especially if he continues playing the way he did last night. 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
Thu, November 14, 2024
LeBron James
PART TWO: It's easy to fall into the same talking points with LeBron James when he does stuff like he did last night, so the guys instead focus on the things that are allowing him to take over when he has. 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
Wed, November 13, 2024
Mirjam Swanson on the state of the Lakers, Clippers
FULL EP.: Anthony welcomes one of his absolute favorites back to talk about the state of the NBA in Los Angeles, as both the Clippers and Lakers approach the tail end of their respective eras (LeBron as a Laker, Kawhi as a Clipper). 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
Wed, November 13, 2024
Who will be better off, the Lakers or Clippers, after their stars depart?
PART ONE: Anthony and Mirjam Swanson (SCNG) discuss the state of the Lakers and Clippers now, and how things look for both franchises moving forward. 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
Wed, November 13, 2024
Just win, baby
PART TWO: Anthony and Mirjam spent time talking about all the other potential factors in which franchise well better position themselves after their respective stars depart and all they can keep coming back to is how crucial it is to win, and win often. 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
Tue, November 12, 2024
The inside scoop on JJ Redick moving D'Angelo Russell to the bench
FULL EPISODE: Anthony explains how the Lakers arrived at D'Angelo Russell moving to the bench and the response within the locker room so far. He also had some leftover questions from the weekend he dives into. 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
Tue, November 12, 2024
JJ Redick was thinking about moving D'Angelo Russell to the bench before the season
PART ONE: Anthony has been talking about moving D'Angelo Russell to the bench for a while. Now that it's finally happened, he explains when that process started and how JJ Redick has executed the plan. 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
Tue, November 12, 2024
Who will return first; Jarred Vanderbilt or Christian Wood?
PART TWO: Anthony opens up the discord mailbag, where listeners want to know about Thanksgiving food and the Lakers' injury situations. 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
Mon, November 11, 2024
JJ Redick did the thing and it's working
FULL: Anthony recaps a nice, successful weekend that featured the change he'd been teasing for a month or so. D'Angelo Russell's sixth man of the year case starts now. Anthony breaks down the win against Toronto, Anthony Davis' eye injury, and LeBron James' mastery of the game. He also takes a few questions to wrap things up. 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
Mon, November 11, 2024
Lakers - Raptors recap... Needed that one
PART ONE: The Lakers beat the Raptors but Jakob Poeltl took it upon himself to wreck the faces of the franchise. 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
Mon, November 11, 2024
Mailbag!
PART TWO: Anthony takes questions from the live audience and iTunes reviews, and one comparison of Rob Pelinka worked out a little too perfectly. 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
Fri, November 08, 2024
AD health update; Zach LaVine rumors; Huge Raj news
FULL: Anthony and Raj offer up some cool news, then return to the Lakers, where things don't seem great. 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
Fri, November 08, 2024
LET'S GO RAJ!!!
PART ONE: Raj is now also on the ClutchPoints team. The guys talk about that, then about Anthony Davis' foot. 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
Fri, November 08, 2024
The D'Angelo Russell situation is only going to get worse
PART TWO: The conversation about D'Angelo Russell is already pretty ugly but appears to be getting worse by 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
Thu, November 07, 2024
This can't be enough
FULL: The Lakers can't possibly hope Anthony Davis and LeBron James never miss time to merely make the play-in. 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
Thu, November 07, 2024
The Lakers got rolled by an also-shorthanded Grizzlies team
PART ONE: Anthony isn't thrilled about the Lakers team fans have to watch if any of their starters miss any time whatsoever. 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
Thu, November 07, 2024
Are the Lakers quietly becoming a minor league feeder team?
PART TWO: Anthony wonders whether teams are going to start taking advantage of the unfortunate combination of a good scouting team but bad development program. 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
Wed, November 06, 2024
When is it time to panic about the Lakers? Has that time passed?
FULL: Anthony and Harrison wonder whether it's time to panic about the Lakers or whether it's time to accept that this is just what a .500 team looks 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
Wed, November 06, 2024
Isn't this just what a mediocre team looks like?
PART ONE: Is it time to panic? Or is this just who the Lakers are -- a mostly mediocre team who needed everything to go right to significantly improve compared to last 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
Wed, November 06, 2024
How many NBA players are actually on this roster?
PART TWO: Anthony and Harrison go name by name to figure out how many NBA players this roster actually has, let alone how many net-positive guys it has. 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
Tue, November 05, 2024
The Lakers just lost to the Pistons
FULL EP.: Anthony and Raj recap the first outright bad loss of the season. The depth concern keep getting worse and worse. 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
Tue, November 05, 2024
The Lakers depth issue is reaching critical levels
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj try to wrap their heads around what they just saw. 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
Tue, November 05, 2024
Is there anything that can be done to get Gabe and/or Max going?
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj discuss Gabe Vincent and Max Christie's starts to the season and whether there's anything that can be done to get them back on track. 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
Mon, November 04, 2024
Latest on the Jaxson Hayes domestic violence incident; Mailbag
FULL EP.: Anthony explains what happened over the weekend after TMX unearthed video of the 2021 domestic violence incident Jaxson Hayes wound up pleading no contest to. 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
Mon, November 04, 2024
The Lakers have to start caring about domestic violence
PART ONE: Anthony discusses the TMZ video of Jaxson Hayes' domestic violence incident back in 2021. This shouldn't change anything, but it might. We'll see. 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
Mon, November 04, 2024
Will a potential Jaxson Hayes suspense force the Lakers to finally add a backup center?
PART TWO: Anthony opens the mailbag to answer this week's questions, where listeners are wondering whether this situation with Jaxson Hayes will force Rob Pelinka to tweak the roster. 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
Fri, November 01, 2024
Jalen Hood-Schifino's team option is declined; What happened?
FULL: Anthony explains how (and apologizes for) missing on reporting something like Jalen Hood-Schifino's team option goes awry. Then, he discusses what this means for the Lakers, Jalen, and their options moving forward. 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
Fri, November 01, 2024
So, wha- ha- happened was
PART ONE: Anthony explains how he missed this story so badly, then discusses what it actually means to all involved. 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
Fri, November 01, 2024
We should be getting a Vando update soon
PART TWO: After wrapping up the JHS discussion, Anthony reminds you that we should be getting an update on Vando very soon, seeing as the Lakers told us one would be coming in a couple weeks, a couple weeks ago. 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
Thu, October 31, 2024
Listen to Anthony gain hope over the course of the show
FULL EP.: Anthony and Raj react to that uninspiring game and, at the time of them going live, what appeared to be an uninspiring game five for the Dodgers. But over the course of the show, boy, did things change. 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
Thu, October 31, 2024
The Lakers completely no-showed
PART ONE: If you're a Dodgers fan, you're going to love this. If you're a Lakers fan, well, last night sucked anyway so enjoy this. 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
Thu, October 31, 2024
Bronny scoring his first points was actually cool
PART TWO: Bronny got onto the court and scored his first points. Anthony actually enjoyed that moment a lot more than opening night. He explains why. 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
Wed, October 30, 2024
Austin, D'lo get dinged up; Bronny to play in Cleveland; Lakers to opt into JHS's team option
Anthony rolls through the day's headlines, which include: Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell making the injury report Bronny's impact on the locker room and that plan for him in Cleveland Christian Koloko finally getting cleared Jalen Hood-Schifino's option getting picked up 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
Tue, October 29, 2024
Losing that way is annoying, but doesn't hurt all that much
Anthony and Raj break down the Lakers losing in Phoenix but feeling like it was a game they very easily could (or maybe should) have won despite LeBron playing maybe his worst game as a Laker. 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
Tue, October 29, 2024
Anthony has some unfortunate timing...
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj look back on an incredible sports weekend in L.A., then discuss this loss to Phoenix and why they aren't that mad about 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
Tue, October 29, 2024
We need to have a talk about Max...
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj try to explain what's been up with Max Christie. Some of this is on him, but a lot of it is on the way he's being used and the inconsistencies with him over the last couple seasons. 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
Mon, October 28, 2024
Pete stops by because the Lakers might be legit
Anthony welcomes back one of our absolutely faves. Pete Zayas (LFR) is here and today's episode is a banger. The guys talk about how sustainable this early success is, their favorite parts of the season so far, the biggest surprises, and how the team can still improve -- both internally and externally. 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
Mon, October 28, 2024
Pete on why this Lakers start shouldn't be *that* shocking
PART ONE: Anthony and Pete talk about this Lakers start. Anthony explains why he's surprised by it, but acknowledges that he let last year and this summer impact his view of the team a little too much. 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
Mon, October 28, 2024
Biggest surprises thus far (with Pete)
PART TWO: The Lakers started the year 3-0. In order for that to happen, some guys needed to vastly exceed expectations. Anthony and Pete offer up their nominations for more pleasant surprise, then discuss some improvements the Lakers can still make. 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
Mon, October 28, 2024
The Lakers are 3-0 and there are clear spots they can get better
FULL EPISODE: Anthony recaps a thrilling weekend for the Lakers and shares some insight into what's going right. Then, he dives into your questions. 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
Mon, October 28, 2024
Anthony describes an INCREDIBLE moment the Lakers and Dodgers shared Friday
PART ONE: What went down Friday night needed a little shine of its own. Anthony discusses that, as well as why he's been so impressed by the Lakers 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 28, 2024
What are the Lakers going to do with Jalen Hood-Schifino?
PART TWO: Anthony opens up all our mailbags, where people are curious about what's next for Jalen Hood-Schifino. He has a team option the Lakers have to make a decision on this week. 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
Fri, October 25, 2024
Harrison tries to get Anthony to talk about Bronny but NOPE
FULL EP.: Harrison takes every possible opportunity to try to get Anthony to talk about Bronny but he just doesn't take the bait. In between those attempts, the guys talk about this season's outlook and whether the lakers might be underrated, Anthony Davis promising to shoot threes, and the clickiest headlines they might see 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
Fri, October 25, 2024
Are the Lakers underrated?
PART ONE: Anthony and Harrison discuss the notion of this failed offseason seeping into the analysis of this team as it stands. 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
Fri, October 25, 2024
Anthony Davis is gong to fire away from deep and Anthony believes him
PART TWO: Anthony and Harrison discuss Anthony Davis promising to shoot more from deep and why this time, they believe him. Then, they play a fun game coming up with the most clickable potential headlines from 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
Thu, October 24, 2024
Anthony forces Matt Moore to say nice things about Anthony Davis
FULL EP.: Anthony Davis played his ass off against the kind of team that usually gives him problems. So, he brought Matt Moore (The Action Network) on to talk about it, as well as how to bet the Lakers this 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
Thu, October 24, 2024
Can Anthony Davis finally win DPOY? MVP?
PART ONE: Anthony and Matt give Anthony Davis his flowers for the game he had against Minnesota. From there, they discusses what Davis would have to do to finally win DPOY or MVP. 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
Thu, October 24, 2024
How to bet on the Lakers this year
PART TWO: After a bad offseason, Anthony's theory is that Vegas is a little low on the Lakers. He asks Matt about this, and how he's approaching betting on this team this 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
Wed, October 23, 2024
Lakers tame Wolves behind Anthony Davis' dominance; LeBron, Bronny make history
FULL EP.: Anthony and Raj have some fun with this one. The Lakers beat the Timberwolves pretty handily. Anthony Davis was incredible. Rui Hachimura stepped up. LeBron and Bronny finally officially shared the court. It was a huge win. Also, the guys spend some time remembering Fernando Valenzuela. 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
Wed, October 23, 2024
Anthony Bleeping Davis
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj were blown away by what they saw from Anthony Davis. They talk about that eventually, but first, Anthony says farewell to an athlete who means a lot to the city of L.A. Rest in peace, Fernando Valenzuela. 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
Wed, October 23, 2024
LeBron, Bronny make history
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj discuss LeBron and Bronny sharing the court, how JJ Redick handled all of that, and what to hope for moving forward. Also, Anthony explains how he missed Dalton Knecht's stellar first shift because he had to wrangle an opossum. 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
Tue, October 22, 2024
Five questions the Lakers must answer; Wolves preview
FULL EP.: Anthony offers up five questions of the Lakers that, depending on how they're answered, will decide how this season goes. Then, he previews tonight's season opener against the Timberwolves. 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
Tue, October 22, 2024
How long will LeBron be patient with these Lakers?
PART ONE: Anthony is fascinated by how long the Lakers expect LeBron to be ok with mediocrity despite holding off Father Time in ways we've never seen before. Is this the season that finally breaks? 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
Tue, October 22, 2024
Why D'Angelo Russell might be better off coming off the bench
PART TWO: Anthony makes the argument to D'Angelo Russell on why a move to the bench might be better for him as well as for the Lakers. Then, he discusses what Rob Pelinka needs to do this season and previews tonight's opener against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves. 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
Mon, October 21, 2024
A final preseason take; mailbag
FULL EP.: The Lakers wrapped their preseason and head into the 2024-25 campaign with a bunch of questions. As that is the case, Anthony has a message for the fans. He then details Quincy Olivari getting a two-way deal and then dives into all the mailbag questions. 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
Mon, October 21, 2024
A message to Lakers fans... demand more
PART ONE: Following a bad offseason and tepid preseason, Anthony hopes Lakers fans don't get used to mediocrity. 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
Mon, October 21, 2024
What's the latest on Christian Koloko, Colin Castleton, Quincy Olivari?
PART TWO: Anthony explains what went on with Quincy Olivari being converted to a two-way deal. Then, he dives into the mailbag where listeners want to know what's up with Christian Koloko. 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
Fri, October 18, 2024
Are the Lakers ready for the regular season?
FULL EP.: Anthony and Raj try to contextualize this preseason. It's been a weird one that doesn't exactly point to an organization all that serious about competing this 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
Fri, October 18, 2024
Anthony Davis, still good at basketball
PART ONE: There's a lot going on around the Lakers, but we can't lose sight of how great Anthony Davis has looked all 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
Fri, October 18, 2024
This whole offseason feels like a giant missed opportunity
PART TWO: Whether it was the Lakers not landing a single veteran this summer, or JJ Redick not coaching in summer league, or seemingly skipping on competing this preseason, the Lakers just don't seem all that serious right now. 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
Thu, October 17, 2024
Trevor Lane on Lakers' preseason, LeBron/AD holding their end of the bargain, Lakers' point guard issues
In this special bonus episode, Anthony is joined by Trevor Lane (LakersNation) to talk about the preseason they've seen from the Lakers thus far. They talk about the offense, which is clearly experiencing some growing pains. They discuss JJ Redick's own learning curve and the impact it's having on the team. They also hit on LeBron James and Anthony Davis somehow still being great and that not translating to success in the ways it has historically. They try to explain the issues the Lakers have had in finding the right point guard and the tweaks they might make 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
Thu, October 17, 2024
Mark Cuban's sale sets potential precedent for a Buss sale
Anthony is fascinated by the Mavs in their own right, but when you think about all the connections between them and the Lakers, this pod is can't miss. 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
Wed, October 16, 2024
Mirin Fader on Hakeem Olajuwon, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bronny James
Mirin Fader (now officially a friend of the show) stops by on book release day to talk about her latest, " Dream: The Life And Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon ." At the tail end of the show, Anthony and Mirin discuss the Bronny James situation, as she had previously written about the lead up to 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
Wed, October 16, 2024
Lakers no-show against Warriors, highlighting real roster concerns
FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Raj react to a pretty ugly game against the Warriors, in which JJ Redick soft-launched his nine-man rotation. Only Anthony Davis showed up. Raj and Anthony still have real concerns about this roster, and this game perfectly showed all of them. 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
Wed, October 16, 2024
Can't judge this team until so-and-so gets back
PART ONE: Raj was actually angry about this game. Yes. Raj. The Lakers might break him by Halloween this 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
Wed, October 16, 2024
Anthony makes Raj stack up the JHS pick against the worst since 2000
PART TWO: A viewer asked whether Jalen Hood-Schifino is the worst Lakers first-round pick ever, so the guys looked it up to find out. 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
Tue, October 15, 2024
Lakers pursued a center, but things are quiet heading into the season
FULL: Anthony breaks down a report from his new colleague on a center the Lakers pursued over the summer. As things stand now, though, the Lakers are moving forward with this as their roster. Anthony does offer a little intel on who Nick Richards is, then previews a piece dropping today about what the league is saying about JJ Redick. He wraps with a few 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
Tue, October 15, 2024
What's the latest on the Lakers' pursuit of a center?
PART ONE: Anthony reacts to a report about yet another player the Lakers pursued over the summer but didn't land. So, where do things stand now? Plus, what are people around the league saying about JJ Redick? 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
Tue, October 15, 2024
So... What's the deal with Christian Koloko?
PART TWO: Anthony looked into the Christian Koloko situation and... it's still very ambiguous. So, listeners want to know if the Lakers would've made done things differently had they known this would still be up in the air? 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
Mon, October 14, 2024
JJ Redick "updates" Vando situation; Coop, West make Hall; mailbag
FULL EP.: Anthony reacts to JJ Redick's update on Jarred Vanderbilt's recovery. Then, he celebrates Michael Cooper and Jerry West's entries into the Hall of Fame. From there, he dives into the mailbags, where listeners are still concerned with the center situation. 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
Mon, October 14, 2024
The Lakers just can't stop stepping in it with Jerry West
PART ONE: After a quick explainer on the Vando situation, Anthony discusses the differences between the Lakers' response to Michael Cooper's entry into the Hall of Fame and Jerry West's. 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
Mon, October 14, 2024
Jay Huff? Again?
PART TWO: With all the ambiguity surrounding Christian Koloko and with how Jay Huff has looked so far, listeners are wondering whether the Lakers are better served bringing back Huff and ditching this waiting 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
Fri, October 11, 2024
Max Christie sure looked good as the starter...
FULL EP.: Anthony and Raj break down what they saw from the Lakers and Bucks, especially in the first half. Max Christie is going to be tough to keep off the court. His competition with Dalton Knecht is only going to help everyone. The Lakers are still looking for a big. What's the plan forward for Bronny? 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
Fri, October 11, 2024
The Lakers' starters still look legit
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj break down the Lakers' third preseason game, as they took on the Milwaukee Bucks. 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
Fri, October 11, 2024
What is best for Bronny James in this situation?
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj envision what the actual best situation to make his debut would be for Bronny 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
Thu, October 10, 2024
Jon Krawczynski on the Wolves post-KAT
Anthony welcomes Jon Krawczynski back into The Lounge to talk Wolves. They made a ground-shaking trade right before the season that fascinated Anthony on several levels, so he welcomed someone with more knowledge on that team than anyone. Also, the guys talked Vikings because Anthony just couldn't help himself. 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
Thu, October 10, 2024
BASKETBALL PASSPORT: Destination, France
Leigh takes us all to France in this episode, where he and Anthony try to figure out what is in the water out there to keep producing such incredible athletes, especially given their size. They also look back on some of the regions greatest players. This is the final episode of Basketball Passport that will air on this channel. Please subscribe to the show on its own feed . 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
Thu, October 10, 2024
LeBron, JJ not thrilled about going to Milwaukee; How many three's is too many?
In this quick episode (Anthony explains why on that front too), Anthony has some fun with LeBron not being happy about flying to Milwaukee. Then, he wonders whether anyone will say hi to Darvin Ham. Finally, he explains how he feels about how many threes they should be taking 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/adchoices
Wed, October 09, 2024
Lakers unveil unis/court; JJ liked AD at PF; Mailbag!
FULL EPISODE: Anthony opens the show with a career update and the impact it'll have on The Lounge. From there, he discusses the City uniforms/court the Lakers emailed him about, AD playing more power forward this year, JJ's coaching approach and then dives into the mailbag. 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
Wed, October 09, 2024
Some personal news...
PART ONE: Anthony explains what his new gig means for the show (nothing), why the Lakers' new court may need to be tweaked before the season, and his previous reporting on how JJ is delegating coaching responsibilities. 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
Wed, October 09, 2024
Anthony tried to discuss AD at power forward while Mookie homered
PART TWO: JJ Redick says he liked what he saw from the group with Anthony Davis at the four. Anthony discusses what that means and why he agrees to an extent, all while he pretended he wasn't losing his mind with every pitch in the Dodgers 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
Tue, October 08, 2024
BINGO card check in... Harrison is winning
PART ONE: Before training camp, Anthony and Harrison put together their BINGO cards on which headlines we'd get from camp and the preseason in general. Today, they check back in on how those cards are looking. 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
Tue, October 08, 2024
Harrison laugh's at Anthony being bad at Twitter again
PART TWO: Harrison laughs at Anthony. Need we say 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
Tue, October 08, 2024
Harrison and Anthony check in on their preseason BINGO cards
FULL EPISODE: After a quick few minutes on The OC, Anthony and Harrison pull out their pre-training camp BINGO cards to see how they did. After running through the lists, Anthony shows Harrison a tweet that even Harrison can't believe he hit send 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
Mon, October 07, 2024
About that time Magic Johnson played in Sweden
Anthony and Leigh look back on the first few days of preseason basketball, then look ahead to LeBron and Bronny taking the court together for the first time. They wonder about the vibes with the Clippers, then discuss Klay Thompson's fit with the Mavs. This leads to a fun game that lands them at Magic Johnson's stint in Sweden. NOTE: This is the last NBA-centric Passport episode that will run on this channel. Please subscribe to Basketball Passport anywhere you get your podcasts. Thanks! 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
Mon, October 07, 2024
The Lakers seem... fun!
FULL EP.: Anthony and Raj break down what they saw from the Lakers this opening weekend of the preseason slate. There's a lot to like. Also, LeBron and Bronny made history. 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
Mon, October 07, 2024
How JJ Redick's offense is apparently going to work
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj focus on the offensive system JJ Redick has implemented and the kinds of advantages it will hopefully create. 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
Mon, October 07, 2024
LeBron and Bronny make history
PART TWO: LeBron and Bronny finally took the court together for the first time. The guys discuss how long it will take to see this in an actual NBA game. Anthony hopes it feels a little more earned by the time we see 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
Fri, October 04, 2024
No one cares that Coach K signed off on JJ Redick
Anthony previews Lakers-Wolves for tonight, then dives into some reporting from ESPN on training camp and specifically about Rob Pelinka's relationship with JJ Redick that rubbed him the wrong way. 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
Fri, October 04, 2024
Remembering Dikembe; EuroLeague is what the IST should be; Fun Vlade stories, more
Anthony and Leigh take some time to remember a truly unique and great human being. Dikembe Mutombo was one of a kind. They then look at the games taking place in Abu Dhabi and the possibility of Emirate money making its way to the league. They also preview EuroLeague tipping off and explain what it gets right. Finally, they have some fun remembering some old international players you may have forgotten and look back on a truly incredible experience that took place in Greece. 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
Thu, October 03, 2024
Jovan Buha on vibes in training camp, JJ Redick's concepts, D'Angelo Russell
FULL EPISODE: Anthony is brings back a show favorite, Jovan Buha. The guys discuss the vibes from camp (which have been good!), JJ Redick's concepts, team buy-in, and D'Angelo Russell. To wrap things up, Jovan gives the couple things he'll be looking for in the upcoming preseason games. 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
Thu, October 03, 2024
The Lakers can rally around JJ Redick, collective doubt from 'experts'
PART ONE: Anthony found a couple things the Lakers can rally around. First, Darvin Ham isn't there. Second, people have placed them near the bottom of the conference. He and Jovan discuss how these factors have led to an optimistic training camp. 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
Thu, October 03, 2024
What's the latest on D'Angelo Russell?
PART TWO: Things have seemed mostly good to this point in training camp but we haven't heard from one player in particular: D'Angelo Russell. Jovan explains where things stand. 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
Wed, October 02, 2024
JJ Redick, Lakers open training camp with optimism
FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Raj react to the notions brought to the table by JJ Redick. Can he rely on a nine-man rotation? Will the Lakers defend better in transition because of the focus on offensive rebounding? Did Max Christie and Jalen Hood-Schifino impress? 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
Wed, October 02, 2024
JJ Redick and Anthony, united by hilarious first days as coaches
PART ONE: JJ Redick said after day one that he wants a nine-man rotation. The guys are.... not quite sure how that'll work out. 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
Wed, October 02, 2024
How offensive rebounding impacts transition defense
PART TWO: We're all as shocked as you, but Anthony is a little higher about a concept JJ has brought to the table than Raj. 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
Tue, October 01, 2024
Cranjis McBasketball on JJ Redick's approach, LeBron at SF, and more
FULL EPISODE: Anthony welcomes Cranjis (Lakers Exceptionalism Pod) to talk about coaching, the hopes for JJ Redick, why they're concerned about his staff, LeBron's position defensively, 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
Tue, October 01, 2024
Lakers players couldn't stop from throwing shade at Darvin Ham
PART ONE: Anthony and Cranjis spend some time discussing what they look for in coaches, and how Darvin Ham fell short of that. At media day, players couldn't help but compare camp thus far to last year's. 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
Tue, October 01, 2024
Is LeBron playing the right position?
PART TWO: Cranjis has an interesting theory on where LeBron is playing most of his minutes. It runs against the consensus to this point. Is LeBron James better off as a small forward defensively? 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
Mon, September 30, 2024
WELCOME TO BASKETBALL PASSPORT
Anthony and Leigh Ellis launch their new pod, "Basketball Passport." Fortunately for them, the league provided them with a giant story. They break down the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, give props to Vince Carter for getting his jersey retired, and share their concern over Zach Lowe getting let go by ESPN. 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
Mon, September 30, 2024
What the Karl-Anthony Towns trade means for the Lakers
FULL EPISODE: Anthony reacts to the Wolves salary dumping Karl-Anthony Towns, then dives into your questions. 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
Mon, September 30, 2024
The Wolves traded KAT is great for the Lakers
PART ONE: Anthony explains why KAT getting salary dumped, and specifically to the east, is huge for 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
Mon, September 30, 2024
Have we all forgotten about the Lakers' bevy of second-rounders?
PART TWO: After a listener asked about the various rules regarding which first-round picks the Lakers can move, Anthony spends some time talking about the other assets we shouldn't forget 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
Fri, September 27, 2024
Anthony and Leigh soft launch their new show, 'Basketball Passport'
FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Leigh Ellis start by explaining what they're going to try to do with their new show together, then discuss the Lakers specifically and how Leigh (originally a Lakers fan) feels about the organization now. 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
Fri, September 27, 2024
Introducing: Basketball Passport
PART ONE: Anthony and Leigh summarize what they're looking to accomplish with their new show together: Basketball Passport. 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
Fri, September 27, 2024
Leigh and Anthony tell their favorite Lakers stories
PART TWO: Few may know this, but Leigh Ellis actually grew up a Lakers fan. He and Anthony discuss that, as well as the spot the organization finds itself in now. 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
Thu, September 26, 2024
JJ Redick offers insight; Rob Pelinka offered scripted talking points
FULL EPISODE: Dr. Jen stops by to try to explain what might be going on with Jarred Vanderbilt's two previously unreported surgeries. Anthony explains what fans should note now that they know the Lakers are capable of covering such news up. From there, Anthony breaks down a few key clips from both Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick. 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
Thu, September 26, 2024
Dr. Jen on Jarred Vanderbilt's foot injuries (plural)
PART ONE: Dr. Jen explains what went on with Jarred Vanderbilt last year, what was worked on this summer, and the outlook for him moving forward. 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
Thu, September 26, 2024
JJ Redick offers some actual transparency... kind of
PART TWO: Anthony explains how, at times, it's what the decisions don't say about some guys that tells the story. We know what's up with D'Angelo Russell. 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
Wed, September 25, 2024
JJ Redick announces Lakers starting five
FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Raj react to the news that Kawhi Leonard's availability is once again in question and all the factors in that situation, plus how it impacts the Lakers. From there, they discuss JJ Redick announcing on "The Lowe Post" that D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be the team's starters. Finally, they look ahead to today's presser. Shockingly, Anthony wants Rob Pelinka 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 25, 2024
Kawhi Leonard still isn't 100%? What?
PART ONE: Kawhi Leonard's latest update throws the show out of wack. Anthony and Raj react to that, then turn their attention to the starting lineup news from JJ Redick. 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
Wed, September 25, 2024
Will Rob Pelinka slide by in this press conference today?
PART TWO: Anthony and Raj take very different approaches to today's joint presser featuring Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick. 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
Tue, September 24, 2024
Why can't the Lakers find a decent, consistent backup center?
FULL EPISODE: Raj spent the weekend looking at Harry Giles' lineup combinations and highlights and came away from that experience with a take about the Lakers' approach to finding a backup center. After a little announcement from Anthony, the guys discuss the Lakers not holding a players-only minicamp. 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
Tue, September 24, 2024
Raj's theory on why the Lakers can't find a decent backup center
PART ONE: After a hilarious weekend crunching numbers and binging tape on Harry Giles (you read that right), Raj landed on a theory as to why the Lakers haven't been able to find a decent backup center since Dwight Howard. 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
Tue, September 24, 2024
The Lakers not holding a players-only minicamp means...
PART TWO: There are practical explanations for the Lakers not holding the typical players-only camp, but still, all things considered, this doesn't feel great. 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
Mon, September 23, 2024
Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick are (finally) going to speak!
FULL EPISODE: Anthony discusses the prospect of Rob Pelinka finally having to answer questions about two straight transaction windows he wasn't able to accomplish anything. Unfortunately for JJ Redick, he'll also have to be on stage for it. From there, he dives into the mailbag to take your questions. 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
Mon, September 23, 2024
What we're hoping to hear from Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick
PART ONE: While Anthony is happy we're finally going to hear from Rob Pelinka about this offseason, he isn't exactly over the moon about the fact that JJ Redick will have to also answer for something he had no part in. 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
Mon, September 23, 2024
What would you ask Rob Pelinka if you could ask anything?
PART TWO: Listeners want to know how Anthony would handle the press conference if he could cover it (ie, if he still lived in SoCal). Anthony does his best to explain how he would, why he would approach it that way, and way reporters handle it the way they do. 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
Fri, September 20, 2024
Keith Parish on the Memphis Grizzlies' potential bounce-back
FULL EPISODE: In the second edition of the Contender Series, Anthony welcomes Keith Parish (Fastbreak Breakfast, Grits N' Grinds) to talk about the Grizzlies' potential this year. If they return to form, that makes the west all the tougher, and complicates the math for the Lakers' interest in a playoff spot. 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
Fri, September 20, 2024
Boy, the Grizzlies really might be good again
PART ONE: Anthony and Keith explain why the Grizzlies could bounce back in a big way and throw off the math for a lot of teams trying to make the playoffs. 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
Fri, September 20, 2024
What to expect from Ja Morant with all that "stuff" behind him
PART TWO: Ja Morant is going to be healthy and fully available. Anthony asks Keith where to set expectations. Then, he asks about the spectrum of expectations for the Grizzlies, as well as the type of player Keith would prefer to add (it sounds a lot like the kinds of player the Lakers would also like to add). 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
Thu, September 19, 2024
Woj retires; WNBA Playoff preview; The Lakers as an old tv show
FULL EPISODE: Anthony brings back a show favorite. Sabreena Merchant (The Athletic) stops by to talk Woj retiring, the WNBA season as it wraps up and the playoffs getting going this weekend, the Lakers' leaked jersey and this offseason in general. 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
Thu, September 19, 2024
Woj retires
PART ONE: Anthony and Sabreena react to news that dropped mere hours before they were live that Adrian Wojnarowski was stepping down and out of the news breaker limelight. 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
Thu, September 19, 2024
WNBA Playoffs preview; More Lakers jersey analysis
PART TWO: Anthony and Sabreena discuss the most fascinating WNBA season to date, whether the league can build on the momentum it developed, and try to preview the playoffs, which kick off on Sunday. Then, they try to tackle these jerseys, the Lakers offseason, and the current state of things. 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
Wed, September 18, 2024
The latest Lakers jerseys are a travesty
FULL EPISODE: Anthony welcomes long-time friend of the show and personal friend Phillip Barnett into The Lounge to discuss... whatever the hell these new Lakers City Edition jerseys are supposed to be. They're boring. They're lame. They're just... meh. Plus, given Phillip's relationship to Magic Johnson's Twitter account (he used to run it), the guys try to come up with Magic Tweets about this offseason and these jerseys. 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
Wed, September 18, 2024
These jerseys are the perfect cherry on top of the sht sundae this summer has been
PART ONE: Anthony and Phillip can't stand these jerseys and the more they think about them, the worse they get. 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
Wed, September 18, 2024
What Would Magic Tweet
PART TWO: Few people know this but today's guest (Phillip Barnett) used to send tweets for Magic Johnson. So, given this uninspiring offseason and these hideous jerseys, Anthony and Phillip try to figure out what Magic would say about it all. 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
Tue, September 17, 2024
Lakers training camp bingo
FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Harrison prep you for training camp as only they can, with a good ol' fashioned game of BINGO. 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
Tue, September 17, 2024
Anthony and Harrison are almost scary levels of on the same page
PART ONE: Anthony and Harrison have a fun a little back-and-forth about Myles' favorite meal then dive into their headline predictions from training camp. 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
Tue, September 17, 2024
Which center is going to get the most buzz in training camp?
PART TWO: As Anthony continue to try to predict how training camp is going to go, their focus turned to the center position. We know one of the Lakers' lottery tickets at center is going to impress compared to the others, and why. But who? 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
Mon, September 16, 2024
Lakers add Christian Koloko, waive Blake Hinson; Mailbag
FULL EPISODE: Anthony breaks down the Lakers' signing a center, why he was available, and what he brings to the table. Then, he opens up all the mailbags. 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
Mon, September 16, 2024
Christian Koloko, YOU are a Los Angeles Laker
PART ONE: Anthony breaks down the big news over the weekend. 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
Mon, September 16, 2024
Mailbag!
PART TWO: It's a Monday, which means we're answering your questions, including when a certain birthday boy is going to make his pod 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
Fri, September 13, 2024
Sam Esfandiari on the Lakers and Warriors having way too much in common
FULL EPISODE: In the first episode of the Contender Series, Anthony welcomes Sam Esfandiari to discuss the Lakers, Warriors, LeBron, Steph, and everything going on here. This could've been five hours long. 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
Fri, September 13, 2024
What do the Warriors and Lakers owe LeBron, Steph and the fans?
PART ONE: Anthony and Sam discuss the current situations LeBron and Steph find themselves in and the many similarities between the Lakers and Warriors as organizations. 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
Fri, September 13, 2024
Will LeBron and Steph ever play together in the NBA?
Anthony and Sam discuss the possibility that the bromance we watched in the Olympics between LeBron and Steph extends into the NBA. 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
Fri, September 13, 2024
The Lakers didn't really post their opening for head trainer, did they?
FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Raj react to the Lakers POSTING A HUGELY IMPORTANT POSITION ON LINKEDIN. They discuss how this is just another example of the disarray. Then, they address Anthony Davis reportedly wanting to play less center. 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
Fri, September 13, 2024
What would it take to work for the Lakers?
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj take a close look at the LinkedIn post from the Lakers as they try to fill an really important 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
Fri, September 13, 2024
Is Jeanie Buss up to the task of running the Lakers?
PART TWO: We're all pulling for her. But. 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
Fri, September 13, 2024
Anthony Davis wants to play less center this year
PART THREE: Anthony Davis was hoping to play alongside a center more this season. The Lakers... felt differently. 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
Wed, September 11, 2024
Anthony and Harrison on the Lakers' continued medical issues
FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Harrison have a nice, long conversation about the Lakers' continued issues with getting and keeping guys healthy. 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
Wed, September 11, 2024
Is Harrison the reason for the Lakers' offseason injuries?
PART ONE: Anthony catches Harrison back up on everything he missed on vacation and asks you, the audience, whether maybe just maybe Harrison is the problem. 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
Wed, September 11, 2024
The Lakers may once again be penny-wise, dollar dumb
PART TWO: Anthony and Harrison discuss this continued trend of Lakers players' injuries extending well beyond initial and even later-stage recovery windows. 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
Tue, September 10, 2024
Christian Wood's surgery is forcing some awkward questions
FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Raj break down Christian Wood needing surgery that will keep him out heading into the season and how this is just another example of the holes in the Lakers' processes when it comes to player health. 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
Tue, September 10, 2024
What is it the Lakers actually do well?
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj react to news that Christian Wood underwent surgery and will miss the beginning of next season. This leads to them asking a very tough question on the state of the franchise. 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
Tue, September 10, 2024
Either the Lakers knew these injuries could happen and still sat on their hands, or...
PART TWO: The Lakers opted for a quiet offseason in terms of personnel movement. Given these injuries, it was the wrong move, and questions need to be asked of how things are being run. 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
Tue, September 10, 2024
So, about Myles Turner...
PART THREE: After ranting and raving about the Lakers' handling of injuries and injury information, Anthony and Raj answer a question from the live audience about an old trade target and what could've been. 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
Mon, September 09, 2024
A Jarred Vanderbilt update we all wanted to avoid
Anthony goes over a report on Jarred Vanderbilt that hits on several levels of several 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
Fri, September 06, 2024
Max Christie season re/preview; A(nother) plea to build with LeBron/AD
Anthony opens with yet another reminder that the Lakers have basically sat out multiple years of building around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. From there, he talks about Max Christie's season and what the Lakers will need from him 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/adchoices
Wed, September 04, 2024
Anthony and Raj on Jarred Vanderbilt, Jalen Hood-Schifino
FULL EPISODE: In the latest entry into the season re/preview series, Anthony and Raj take a look back at Jarred Vanderbilt's disappointing season, and try to figure out fair expectations for him this season. Speaking of fair/unfairness, the guys try to have a productive conversation about Jalen Hood-Schifino. You can decide whether or not they succeeded. 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
Wed, September 04, 2024
An attempt to analyze last season for Jarred Vanderbilt
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj dissect Jarred Vanderbilt's season. Even on top of the injuries, it wasn't the step forward anyone was hoping 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
Wed, September 04, 2024
What are fair expectations to have for Jarred Vanderbilt?
PART TWO: It isn't necessarily fair, but the Lakers will need A LOT more from Vando. Anthony and Raj discuss what they think that looks 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
Wed, September 04, 2024
Let's try to talk about Jalen Hood-Schifino
PART THREE: Anthony and Raj talk about Jalen Hood-Schifino, who may not be a bust, but was definitely the wrong pick given what the Lakers needed from whoever they could've taken that 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
Tue, September 03, 2024
How might JJ Redick use LeBron James this year?
Anthony dives into the mailbag to as fans continue to try to figure out what JJ Redick's approach to coaching might be. 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
Fri, August 30, 2024
How deep is Raj's optimism bag?
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj catch up in the most Anthony and Raj ways. 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
Fri, August 30, 2024
The unique way Lakers fans can watch this season
PART TWO: Anthony makes the case that this season will be unique compared to all other LeBron James seasons. Raj doesn't like that the Lakers have taken fans here, where expectations are so low. 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
Fri, August 30, 2024
Catchin' up with Raj
FULL EPISODE: It had been a little while since Anthony and Raj caught up, so the guys just go back and forth about a fruitless offseason. Raj sells people on this season. Anthony does so, too, in his own way. 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
Wed, August 28, 2024
Some fun with what LeBron wants Bronny to call him
PART ONE: Anthony really enjoys this LeBron/Bronny story, then he gets into Rui Hachimura's weird 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
Wed, August 28, 2024
What are fair expectations for Rui next season?
PART TWO: Based on the season he just had, and what he's capable of... well... The Lakers need him to take a real step forward on a side of the ball he just isn't consistent enough with. Still, Anthony thinks he's capable 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
Wed, August 28, 2024
Rui Hachimura season re/preview; LeBron dad-gate
FULL EPISODE: Anthony tries to contextualize Rui Hachimura's season. Darvin Ham did a number on this one. Oh and also LeBron James just offered up a perfectly August story. 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
Mon, August 26, 2024
Luka Doncic rumors help explain Lakers' approach with picks
PART ONE: Anthony reacts to rumors that the Lakers have their eye on Luka Doncic. There's just, well, a few problems. But this is probably just the start of a bevy of similar rumors on their way. 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
Mon, August 26, 2024
Anthony unleashes a rant to those who doubt the bubble title
PART TWO: Anthony answers listener questions covering everything from Max Christie's development to LeBron James and Anthony Davis' retired jerseys. A live comment led to Anthony explaining why he takes it almost personal when people question the bubble championship. 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
Mon, August 26, 2024
Lakers 'have their sights set' on Luka Doncic
FULL EPISODE: Anthony breaks down rumors that the Lakers are keeping an eye on Luka Doncic, then dives into the show's various mailbags. One comment in particular leads to an incredible rant about the bubble title and how the people who throw dirt on it are so horrifically missing the point. 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
Fri, August 23, 2024
D'Angelo Russell met expectations in all the best and worst ways
PART ONE: After quickly explaining why the live recording was a little behind, Anthony tries to introduce everyone to the weird, fascinating, and damn near impossible to analyze experience that has been D'Angelo Russell's second run with 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
Fri, August 23, 2024
How are you feeling about D'Angelo Russell?
PART TWO: Anthony wraps up his part of the D'Angelo Russell conversation and throws to the live audience, which had its own set of questions. 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
Fri, August 23, 2024
D'Angelo Russel season re/preview
FULL EPISODE: After surviving some shady beef, Anthony tries to have an honest conversation about D'Angelo Russell. He was legitimately good last regular season. He also disappeared in a predictable manner in the playoffs. So... now what? 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
Wed, August 21, 2024
Austin Reaves underwhelmed last year; That can't happen again
PART ONE: Anthony explains why he thinks Austin Reaves underwhelmed last season, and how the Lakers can avoid him doing so again this year. He needs to be better, and their title window may hinge on his improvement. 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
Wed, August 21, 2024
How likely is it that Austin Reaves meets expectations this year?
PART TWO: Anthony explains why he has confidence Austin Reaves will live up to the borderline unfair expectations the Lakers have placed on him and why it goes back to golf. 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
Wed, August 21, 2024
Austin Reaves season re/preview
FULL EPISODE: Anthony looks back on last season and the expectations heading into it on Austin Reaves. They're oddly similar this season, which kind of speaks to a somewhat underwhelming third year. He needs to take a leap if the Lakers want an actual chance at title contention. There's A LOT riding on Austin 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
Mon, August 19, 2024
Early schedule breakdown; Vando, Gabe, JHS Update
PART ONE: Anthony offers up a brief breakdown of the early parts of the season and why the Lakers need to stack up wins then, in the hopes of convincing the front office to push chips into the middle of the table. He then offers up what little he's heard about Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent and Jalen Hood-Schifino. 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
Mon, August 19, 2024
What are fair expectations for Max Christie and Dalton Knecht?
PART TWO: A Twitter follower wanted to know which young player really needs to pop this season and the answer is pretty easily Max Christie. To this point, he's been a mostly theoretical player. He's no longer paid like that, and will need to actually produce. Anthony gives his thoughts on his large adult son. 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
Mon, August 19, 2024
Schedule stuff; Latest on Vando, Gabe, JHS; Expectations for Max Christie
FULL EPISODE: Anthony offers his thoughts on the schedule and how it lends a helping hand to the Lakers in one absolutely crucial way. From there, he offers up the latest on Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, and Jalen Hood-Schifino -- as well as why that information is difficult to come by right now. In the back half of the show, with the help of listener/viewer questions, he discusses Max Christie, JJ Redick and Dalton Knect. 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
Fri, August 16, 2024
Should Americans fans be expected to root for Team USA?
PART ONE: Anthony and Adam introduce and start to dive in on one of the more interesting subjects of recent years. American NBA fans rooting against Team USA because the best player on their favorite team happens to come from a different country. 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
Fri, August 16, 2024
How would Nuggets fans handle Nikola Jokic leaving?
PART TWO: Anthony asks Adam a question he asked Nuggets fans in his mentions: So... what if Nikola Jokic ever leaves? In this NBA economy, you can't overlook the possibility. 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
Fri, August 16, 2024
Adam Mares on NBA fans rooting for their star over Team USA, Nuggets offseason
FULL EPISODE: Anthony welcomes a good friend in Adam Mares back into The Lounge to discuss a phenomenon that really seemed to take hold these Olympics. NBA fans have really embraced rooting for their superstar's country over Team USA. It's fascinating. The guys talk about it on its many levels, then discuss the Denver Nuggets leaking talent ever since winning the championship. Yes, there's Russell Westbrook talk. 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
Wed, August 14, 2024
Starting the "perfect" offseason with... centers?
PART ONE: Anthony and Brian embark on this exercise to build the perfect offseason in an interesting place: The center spot. They also explain how not moving D'Angelo Russell early on disrupted the rest of the Lakers' plans. 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
Wed, August 14, 2024
Which trades should the Lakers have considered more seriously?
PART TWO: Using the intel Anthony has, he and Brian run through some of the trades the Lakers passed on to see if there was one they maybe should have maybe pulled the trigger 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
Wed, August 14, 2024
Designing the perfect Lakers offseason with Brian Kamenetzky
FULL EPISODE: After a summer of complaining about the Lakers' inactivity, we made Anthony try to fix things, himself -- well, with some help. This is part two of a home-and-home with Brian Kamenetzky of Locked on 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
Mon, August 12, 2024
Anthony gives the most controversial Lakers take of the summer
PART ONE: Anthony gives his thoughts on the Olympics now that they've wrapped up, then dives headfirst into one of the more controversial takes he's had recently: D'Angelo Russel should come off the bench this season. 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
Mon, August 12, 2024
Mailbag time; Lakers fans really want to figure out JJ Redick's approach
PART TWO: Anthony takes questions from the live audience and his Twitter followers, where Lakers fans are really curious what JJ Redick's approach next season might be. Yes, this is damn near impossible to define, but it's a fun topic that takes us several directions. 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
Mon, August 12, 2024
Let's try to piece together JJ Redick's coaching identity
FULL EPISODE: Anthony riffs on the Olympics for a little while before turning his attention back to the Lakers. He gives maybe the most controversial Lakers take of the summer. Then, he dives into your questions, and listeners are REALLY curious about JJ Redick's coaching philosophies. 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
Fri, August 09, 2024
What is the future of Team USA after LeBron, Steph and KD?
PART ONE: Anthony is a little nervous about USA basketball's future given how much Team USA is relying on LeBron, Steph and KD in this tournament. He recorded this with Leigh right before LeBron, Steph and KD led a furious comeback against Serbia. Funny how some of this stuff works. 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
Fri, August 09, 2024
Leigh Ellis on basketball's global progress, his travels all over the world
PART TWO: Canada basketball is talented enough to do better in these tournaments than they've done. Anthony asks Leigh Ellis about this, as well as other programs around the world. This winds up being the perfect segue into Leigh's travels around the world and whether he's ready to wage war against pickleball. 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
Fri, August 09, 2024
Leigh Ellis on Team USA, international hoops, the Olympics, his pickup tour
FULL EPISODE: Anthony welcomes one of The Lounge's absolute favorites back. Leigh Ellis is here to talk about the Olympics thus far, Team USA's future, international basketball and the progress all over the world, and his global pickup tour. This is a fun one the guys recorded right before Team USA's thrilling victory over Serbia. 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
Wed, August 07, 2024
Anthony and Pete catch up by giving their thoughts on the Lakers offseason
PART ONE: After a far-too-long break, Anthony and Pete catch up. They do so how most friends tend to, by talking about their favorite sports team and the offseason it just had. 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
Wed, August 07, 2024
Anthony and Pete on the information industry
PART TWO: Anthony and Pete discuss what goes into reporting on the Lakers. How did Pete handle information he had while he worked for the Lakers? From there, they talk about the trade market and their expectations for the Lakers with this likely being the roster on opening 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 more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 07, 2024
Pete is back!
FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Pete catch up after a while and discuss this Lakers offseason. The guys talk about the perception of the Lakers' options and how it may not always line up with reality. They discuss some of the issues that have led to this inaction, though, and where the team goes from here. 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
Mon, August 05, 2024
What Anthony's sources are saying about Anthony Davis slimming down
PART ONE: Anthony asked around after noticing Anthony Davis' physique and explosiveness and the responses were fascinating. 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
Mon, August 05, 2024
What is Dalton Knecht's realistic ceiling?
PART TWO: Anthony answers listener/viewer questions, starting with what he thinks of Dalton Knecht right now and where his career might take him. 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
Mon, August 05, 2024
It sure feels like Anthony Davis wants to play in bigger lineups
FULL EPISODE: Anthony noticed Anthony Davis looking a little slimmer during Olympic play and asked around to see what people either close to the Lakers or around the league thought. From there, he dives into the mailbag(s) to answer all your burning questions. 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
Fri, August 02, 2024
Anthony Davis is finally getting credit because he has other good basketball players on his team
PART ONE: Anthony Davis had arguably his best season to date. Anthony explains why, and then explains why the Lakers need him to do it again, and then some. 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
Fri, August 02, 2024
Will this finally be the year Anthony Davis wins DPOY?
PART TWO: Anthony takes questions from Twitter and the live audience about Anthony Davis, including whether this is finally the year he wins the Defensive Player of The Year Award. This leads to a rant about that award and the way we talk about defense that almost lit the mic on fire. 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
Fri, August 02, 2024
Anthony Davis was spectacular last year, and needs to do it again
FULL EPISODE: Anthony Davis was special last year. The Lakers need him to be that and more next year, because they are in no way built to endure even a slight step back from him. All that said, it's been great to watch him thrive with other great NBA players these Olympics. Anthony discusses all that, then answers your questions about Davis and the offseason to this point. 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
Wed, July 31, 2024
Jerami Grant. Jerami Grant. Jerami Grant.
PART ONE: The Lakers and Blazers are stuck in a stalemate over Jerami Grant. Anthony and Harrison make the case against the wing Portland is clearly asking too much 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
Wed, July 31, 2024
Can the Lakers actually evaluate JJ Redick this year?
PART TWO: Anthony and Harrison talk about JJ Redick, and how the Lakers are hoping that a rookie coach will be the difference between last year and next season when there aren't enough real changes to point to. 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
Wed, July 31, 2024
PART THREE: NERD STUFF
PART THREE: Anthony and Harrison touch on three of their favorite subjects to text back and forth on: The MCU (who just welcomed back Robert Downey Jr.), Star Wars, and House of The Dragon. 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
Wed, July 31, 2024
Harrison and Anthony have the definitive Jerami Grant conversation
FULL EPISODE: After a little while away, Harrison comes back to talk about... Jerami Grant. Well, Grant and a whole lot more. The guys talk about this offseason. Anthony asks whether Harrison agrees with his most controversial take. They try to figure out expectations for JJ Redick given the circumstances. Then, because it's been so long, the guys dive headfirst into their nerdier interests. 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
Mon, July 29, 2024
Anthony offers up what he's heard about Jerami Grant
PART ONE: Anthony heard all the noise about Jerami Grant and did some asking around about that situation. He offers up what he heard. From there, he discusses Tyus Jones signing in Phoenix for the minimum and how not doing their homework earlier in the offseason has cost the Lakers some interesting opportunities. This part wraps with a quick recap of Team USA's win over Serbia. 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
Mon, July 29, 2024
Did this CBA kill the three-star model?
PART TWO: Anthony dives into the iTunes, Twitter and Youtube mailbags to let you have your voice heard on the show. Have LeBron James and Anthony Davis' performances in the Olympics changed your stance on building around them this year? Have the Olympics convinced teams to go even more all-in for stars? What does Anthony mean when he says the Lakers lack creativity? 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
Mon, July 29, 2024
Jerami Grant, Tyus Jones, Team USA, Questions!
FULL EP.: Anthony did some asking around on the Jerami Grant noise and offers up what he heard. He then reacts to Tyus Jones signing for the minimum and how the Lakers missed another opportunity by not taking care of business earlier in the offseason. He recapped the Team USA win against Serbia, then dives into your questions. 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
Fri, July 26, 2024
Marveling at the season LeBron James just had
PART ONE: Anthony explains why the season LeBron James just had may be one of the most impressive things he's ever seen in his almost 40 years as a sports fan. 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
Fri, July 26, 2024
How can the Lakers build around a 40-year-old LeBron?
PART TWO: After discussing the season LeBron is coming off of, Anthony looks ahead to try to set fair expectations for a 40-year-old superstar. Part of the equation is going to have to be supplementing the roster with players who make up for places where James' game has slipped. Rob Pelinka hasn't been able to do it yet. Can he ever figure this 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 https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, July 26, 2024
How long can LeBron James hold off Father Time?
FULL EPISODE: Anthony kicks off the season re/preview series with LeBron James. He's coming off of one of the most spectacular individual seasons Anthony has ever seen across any sport. The question facing him and the Lakers is: Can he keep it up? If so, how can the Lakers make life easier on him? 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
Mon, July 22, 2024
Jeanie Buss on parity; What is this roster capable of next season?
PART ONE: After a quick series of thoughts on Jeanie Buss discussing parity, Anthony dives into the mailbag, where listeners want to know if this is indeed the roster for next season and, if so, what it's capable of. 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
Mon, July 22, 2024
LeBron James and Steph Curry's flirting is impossible to ignore
PART TWO: Listeners had some great questions but none lit up Anthony's face the way it did when someone asked about LeBron and Steph seeming to enjoy every second of getting to play together. 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
Mon, July 22, 2024
Jeanie Buss speaks on difficulties of modern era compared to Showtime
Jeanie Buss was asked about the issues the Lakers keep running into and, while it's altogether fair to point out how different the league is now compared to when her father was building dynasties, that doesn't excuse the Lakers ignoring margins in a way that inhibits their growth. Anthony discusses that, then dives into a fun 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: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, July 19, 2024
How to be optimistic about the '24-25 Lakers
Anthony has spent his vacation ranting about the Lakers not being able to do anything this summer. So, in order to improve his and your mood, he tried to stay positive for the whole show. You can find out whether he was able to. 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
Wed, July 17, 2024
BREAKING: Our spirits!
Anthony unleashes yet another series of rants after the Lakers miss out on another starting-caliber talent. Gary Trent Jr. chose Milwaukee over the Lakers on a minimum contract. Anthony has some details on the matter, too. 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
Tue, July 16, 2024
The Lakers just can't stop getting in their own way
FULL EPISODE: Anthony offers up the latest that he heard from Vegas, where most people seem resigned to the Lakers running it back next season. He did outline a couple moves on the margins the Lakers could make, if they cared about such things. He also briefly touches on the Lakers fumbling a real asset for no practical or sentimental reason. He wraps up with questions from the mailbags. 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
Fri, July 12, 2024
The latest on Wendell Carter Jr. and Gary Trent Jr. ... and LeBron James Jr.
Anthony heard enough noise about these things that he figured he'd record a quick episode before he made the trip out to Las Vegas. 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
Thu, July 11, 2024
WELCOME TO THE OLYMPIC LOUNGE
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj break down Team USA comfortably handling Team Canada. Anthony Davis should probably start from here on out. Oh, and boy, it sure seems like LeBron and Steph like playing together. 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
Thu, July 11, 2024
The whole "player development" initiative has hit a bit of a snag
PART TWO: Rob Pelinka said back when they hired JJ Redick their focus would be developing the team's youth. Well, it isn't off to the greatest start. 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
Thu, July 11, 2024
Anthony unleashes the rant to end all rants on Rob Pelinka
PART THREE: With word starting to come out that this is likely the Lakers' roster heading into next season, Anthony has had enough with Rob Pelinka. To end on a positive note, Raj talks about Dalton Knecht. 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
Thu, July 11, 2024
Welcome to The Olympics Lounge (plus Anthony loses his mind on this offseason)
FULL EP.: Anthony and Raj enjoyed watching Anthony Davis look as great as he did with actual defenders on his team. Things were going great. LeBron and Steph are tampering. Embiid looks like a joke. Things were all going great until Raj wanted to talk about the summer league Lakers and it sent Anthony to a dark, dark place. 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
Wed, July 10, 2024
Power ranking Lakers targets on the trade and free agent market
Anthony has spent countless hours chasing who the Lakers might be targeting only to be sitting here with you, waiting for them to do *something*. In that time, he's realized he hasn't really analyzed who makes the most sense for the team right now, price included. So, using what he knows about the state of talks for these targets, he ranks who he has the most-to-least interest in. 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
Tue, July 09, 2024
Dan Hurley's new contract seems... low?
PART ONE: After discussing why he is seriously concerned about this roster moving forward, Anthony wonders why Dan Hurley signed a contract that was so unimpressive to remain at UConn. He then takes a couple 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/adchoices
Tue, July 09, 2024
Fans are starting to wonder loudly about whether Jeanie Buss will ever sell
PART TWO: Anthony dives into the Twitter mailbag where people are wondering about the ownership situation and whether that will ever change. Anthony's answer might surprise you *EXTREME RADIO VOICE* 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
Tue, July 09, 2024
The Lakers are worse now; Dan Hurley extension; more mailbag
FULL EP.: Anthony breaks down why he thinks the Lakers are worse and why he isn't comfortable with the gambles the Lakers are making. From there, he discusses Dan Hurley's extension with UConn. He also realized he didn't hear from the Twitter audience in yesterday's mailbag so he took some questions from there, including one about Jeanie Buss selling the team. 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
Mon, July 08, 2024
An update on the Zach LaVine topic
PART ONE: Anthony wondered aloud last week about Zach LaVine and whether he made sense if Chicago was willing to attach draft capital to move him. He asked around and, based on what he heard, it doesn't seem like the Lakers are all that interested. From there, he discusses what he thinks is fair and unfair criticism of this front office as it struggles once again to improve the roster. 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
Mon, July 08, 2024
Mailbag Monday
PART TWO: Anthony dives into the mailbags to answer questions about Zach LaVine, the lack of trades dating back to last year, and other topics. 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
Mon, July 08, 2024
What is "fair" to criticize with Lakers' inactive offseason?
FULL EPISODE: Anthony understands why Lakers fans are restless, so tries to figure out what is fair criticism of the front office this summer and what isn't. From there, he takes questions from the iTunes mailbag and 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/adchoices
Fri, July 05, 2024
Anthony makes the case for Zach LaVine; plus, the latest on the trade market
The Lakers are still trying to make moves, but it's starting to feel how last year's deadline felt. Anthony talks about the trade market and why he understands the Lakers not wanting to pay as much as they're being asked to by everyone who is trying to move their guys. He then explains why he thinks people have a little too low on Zach LaVine and why the Lakers should be seriously considering trading for him. He wraps with the latest example of Lucy holding that damn football for Charlie Brown. 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
Thu, July 04, 2024
OH YOU THOUGHT WE'D TAKE JULY FOURTH OFF???
After Harrison made Anthony aware that he was trend on Twitter, we forced Anthony to get into the studio. The result is a story about unicorn fireworks, updates across the Lakers' trade and free agency options, and Marvin Gaye singing the "Star Spangled Banner." 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
Wed, July 03, 2024
BREAKING: LeBron James signs 1+1 max deal
Anthony reacts to the kind of contract LeBron James signed and what it says about the confidence he currently has in the Lakers front office. This also puts a clock on the Lakers to execute their deals before he puts pen to paper and makes them for at least a little while a second-apron team and limits what they can do on trades. 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
Wed, July 03, 2024
THINGS AREN'T GREAT RIGHT, BOB
The Lakers have arguably had to the worst offseason in their division despite the Clippers losing Paul George and the Warriors losing Klay Thompson. Anthony and Harrison react to it, and all give you up to that minute information on where things stand 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.com/adchoices
Mon, July 01, 2024
BREAKING: Klay Thompson to sign with the Mavericks (maybe)
Anthony reacts to Klay Thompson reportedly coming to an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks, spurning the Lakers' more lucrative contract offer. Anthony explains why things aren't quite adding up here. He explains how things got to this point with Klay and why the Lakers once again were hurt by misplaced confidence and Rob Pelinka not being able to close the deal. He continues to talking about what comes next and one name in particular he's keeping an eye on: DeMar DeRozan. 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
Mon, July 01, 2024
Yossi Gozlan on the cap options the Lakers have depending on moves they're waiting for
With day one of free agency now behind us the Lakers... look exactly like they look at the end of last season. Anthony talks to Yossi Gozlan ( @YossiGozlan ) about their options moving forward as we all wait for some kind of outcome to their current staring contests. 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
Sat, June 29, 2024
D'Angelo Russell opts in; Lakers will likely look to trade him
Anthony and special guest Edwin Garcia (Silver Screen & Roll) break down D'Angelo Russell opting into his player option. Chances are the Lakers will look to trade him, but the guys go through every scenario after a HUGE development for 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 28, 2024
The Bronny James conversation
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj discuss Bronny getting drafted. Anthony offers up his concerns with the situation. The attempt here is to try to offer nuance to a conversation completely lacking it. 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
Fri, June 28, 2024
On Rob Pelinka's definition of mamba mentality
PART TWO: Anthony is sick and tired of hearing about how hard it is to do anything as the Lakers succeeded in doing nothing beyond the picks they had coming into the draft. If the organization is shield itself with the mantra of Mamba Mentality, they'd better practice it, too. 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
Fri, June 28, 2024
What do the Lakers owe LeBron James, Anthony Davis?
PART THREE: Anthony and Raj discuss LeBron's and AD's patience with this organization. At some point, might it ruin 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 https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 28, 2024
LAKERS DRAFT MEGA REVIEW
FULL EPISODE: Bronny James. Dalton Knecht. LeBron James. Rob Pelinka. Kobe. Raj and Anthony had a conversation that hit on everything. 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
Thu, June 27, 2024
Holy s*** the Lakers got a STEAL
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj react to arguably the best value of the draft. Dalton Knecht is a bonafide bucket and Raj is barely touching the ground. 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
Thu, June 27, 2024
No more excuses, do your job, Rob Pelinka
PART TWO: After being positive for the whole first half of the show, Anthony does have one gripe that fans probably share. Hey, Rob Pelinka, stop telling us how difficult this new CBA makes your job. Everyone is working under the agreement. Do your job. 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
Thu, June 27, 2024
The Lakers may have landed the steal of the draft with Dalton Knecht
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 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
Wed, June 26, 2024
NBA DRAFT PREVIEW BONANZA
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 more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 26, 2024
NBA hiring practices have taken a big step back, societally speaking
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 privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 26, 2024
Mirin Fader on Zach Edey as a prospect and his quick growth in basketball
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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 26, 2024
Mirin Fader on a couple disappointing trends in NBA hiring practices; Zach Edey's potential
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. From there, Anthony segues awkwardly to a profile she wrote on Zach Edey and why she thinks his game will translate to the NBA. 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
Tue, June 25, 2024
The five clips that perfectly summarize JJ Redick's intro presser
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
Tue, June 25, 2024
D'Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt go unmentioned at Redick's presser
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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 25, 2024
JJ Redick's introductory press conference gave a fascinating look at the Lakers' intentions
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.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 24, 2024
Is this finally the year the Lakers go all-in to compete for next season?
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 24, 2024
What drafting someone at 17 could mean for the rest of the offseason
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 https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 24, 2024
What to look forward to with JJ Redick being formally announced; Mailbag
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 your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, June 22, 2024
Ricky O'Donnell on a wild draft that should kick off an insane summer
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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 21, 2024
Can we not talk about JJ Redick for a little while?
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
Fri, June 21, 2024
Anthony and Aaron react to the big news "breaking"
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 https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 21, 2024
JJ Redick finally gets leaked to Woj; Anthony and Aaron are truly shocked
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, 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
Fri, June 21, 2024
How we actually and finally arrived at JJ Redick, head coach of the Lakers
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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 21, 2024
Updates on options for JJ Redick's coaching staff, listener questions
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/adchoices
Fri, June 21, 2024
This one's for you, Loungers
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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 20, 2024
Anthony tries to focus after Kendrick ended Drake's career
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
Thu, June 20, 2024
Woj and Shams' stories on their own aren't quite adding up
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
Thu, June 20, 2024
Reacting to Woj reporting the Lakers haven't made an offer to Redick
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 your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 20, 2024
Another day spent waiting for the Lakers to announce JJ Redick already
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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 19, 2024
Harrison came back from the dead before the Lakers officially announced their next head coach
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
Wed, June 19, 2024
With JJ Redick in all likelihood hired, what comes next for the Lakers?
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
Tue, June 18, 2024
JJ Redick to be named next coach of the Lakers
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 about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 18, 2024
Well, we're all on JJ Redick watch, now
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.com/adchoices
Tue, June 18, 2024
How do other front offices view the way the Lakers are run?
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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 18, 2024
Lessons from (ugh) the Celtics championship, JJ Redick latest, mailbag
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: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 14, 2024
Ethan Strauss on Shams vs. Woj, Dan Hurley, the Lakers and JJ Redick
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/adchoices
Thu, June 13, 2024
Remembering Jerry West
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
Thu, June 13, 2024
Anthony pushes Aaron on whether the Lakers should have a come-to-Jesus moment
With Dan Hurley passing on the Lakers' gig and the narrative swirling that coaching the Lakers isn't actually that great a job, Anthony presses Aaron on whether the Lakers should be staring themselves in the mirror. 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
Wed, June 12, 2024
Are the Lakers fixable?
PART ONE: Anthony and Trevor discuss the state of the Lakers right now. Are they fixable? What would that look like? 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
Wed, June 12, 2024
Is being the Lakers' head coach a bad job?
PART TWO: Anthony and Trevor react to a clip of Zach Lowe saying the Lakers head coaching gig is a bad job right now. Is it? This isn't a yes or no question. Then, Anthony takes a few 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 your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 12, 2024
Trevor Lane on the state of the Lakers, and whether all this is fixable
FULL CONVERSATION: Anthony welcomes Trevor Lane (LakersNation) on the show to talk about the state of the Lakers currently, after Dan Hurley turned down their offer to remain at UConn. The guys talk about the organization's perception around the league, the offer the team made to Hurley, and where they go from here, plus whether LeBron James should or will stay in L.A. given everything going on. 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
Tue, June 11, 2024
Rob Pelinka didn't get his guy... again
PART ONE: Anthony reacts to the news from earlier in the day that Dan Hurley is staying at UConn. This is yet another brutal blow to the sheen of the Lakers. Will this wake them up from their poorly conceived notion of exceptionalism? 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
Tue, June 11, 2024
Listeners give their thoughts on the Lakers missing out on Dan Hurley
PART TWO: In times like these, sometimes it's best to just get out of the way and let listeners rant and rave. Anthony responds to comments from the live audience as they come to grips with this situation. 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
Tue, June 11, 2024
Dan Hurley turns down Lakers' offer; Lakers need to wise up
The Lakers thought they had a chance here. Anthony breaks down the entire situation and tries to figure out where they head 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
Mon, June 10, 2024
The basketball world waits for Dan Hurley
PART ONE: Anthony outlines how we arrived here and discusses how interesting it he finds it that the Lakers have basically shut off all communication. 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
Mon, June 10, 2024
Who has the most at stake in Lakers' coaching hire?
PART TWO: As we await Dan Hurley's decision, Anthony outlines who has the most at stake depending on how all this goes. Rob Pelinka NEEDS 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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 10, 2024
Well, we're all waiting on Dan Hurley
FULL EPISODE: Anthony updates you on the situation as the Lakers and basketball world at large waits for Dan Hurley's decision/announcement. How did we get here? What does "here" even mean? What comes next? Who has the most at stake? 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
Fri, June 07, 2024
The Lakers are prepping a nine-figure offer for Dan Hurley
Anthony discusses the offer he had explained to him at Costco. He also compared Dan Hurley with JJ Redick. Oh, and he wonders how things might go when Dan tries to tell LeBron James how to handle a late-game situation. Then, he 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 07, 2024
What a bleeping day... The latest on Dan Hurley, JJ Redick and the reporting on all of this
Anthony recaps a weird, wild day. What's the latest on Dan Hurley? What's the latest on JJ Redick? What comes next? Plus, an explanation on reporting and where Anthony actually erred in all this. 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
Thu, June 06, 2024
Lakers in contact with Dan Hurley about coaching gig
First, Anthony hopped on live to break down an eventful morning of reports that the Lakers and Dan Hurley have been in contact about potentially becoming their next head coach. Midway through the show, Aaron hops on to discuss the latest, and wonder about Hurley as a potential candidate. 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
Thu, June 06, 2024
The process that led to JJ Redick has us worried
PART ONE: After a fun discussion on the Locked On Lakers feed on the faulty process that led to JJ Redick, Anthony leans on Andy and Brian Kamenetzky to explain why process matters and why we should pay attention to such things. 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
Thu, June 06, 2024
Can the Lakers actually develop JJ Redick?
PART TWO: After discussing the process that has led to the seemingly inevitable hire of JJ Redick, Anthony and the Kamenetzky brothers discuss whether or not they think the Lakers have the wherewithal and patience to develop a young head coach. This seems fairly important as they prepare to hire a rookie in more ways than most. 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
Thu, June 06, 2024
The Kamenetzky Brothers on why process matters
FULL CONVERSATION: Anthony welcomes Andy and Brian Kamenetzky (Locked On Lakers, ESPN, Spectrum) in a home-and-home conversation on the Lakers' "search" for a head coach. Anthony wants to try to fully explain why process matters in these things, which allows for a free-flowing, fun conversation about the state of the Lakers ahead of their next head coaching hire. 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
Wed, June 05, 2024
JJ Redick feels all the more inevitable, let's talk about process
PART ONE: With more reports out there echoing what Anthony has been saying, he discusses the process that has gotten the Lakers to this point and where's it's been lacking. 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
Wed, June 05, 2024
LeBron praises Kyrie Irving... why it doesn't really matter
PART TWO: Anthony wraps up the Redick conversation, then answers questions from the live youtube audience. LeBron praised Kyrie. It was actually pretty cool, seeing as there is no avenue to a reunion. That, plus the most realistic and productive offseason a listener has given to this point. 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
Wed, June 05, 2024
The Lakers Are SUPER DUPER HYPER ZEROED IN on JJ Redick
FULL EPISODE: Another day, another series of reports that echo what we've been saying all along. JJ Redick is gonna be the next 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
Tue, June 04, 2024
Would JJ Redick actually get more buy-in from LeBron and AD?
PART ONE: Anthony gives the latest on the Lakers and JJ Redick, conversations they technically can have with him now, and whether his relationship with LeBron James might mean he'll get great buy-in from the guys at the top of the roster. 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
Tue, June 04, 2024
What is Austin Reaves' trade value?
PART TWO: After Anthony catches his breath (and, more importantly, uses that moment to play one of the most popular clips in show history), he answers a question from the iTunes mailbag on why Austin Reaves' market seems low compared to other names on the market. From there, he continues through questions from the live audience and Twitter. 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
Tue, June 04, 2024
Everyone is waiting for the Lakers to just hire JJ Redick already
FULL EPISODE: Anthony updates you on the Lakers' "search" for a head coach (heavy on the air quotes), which, not a ton to update with. We all still know where it's heading. Just waiting for the official announcement/leak. Then, he cleared up the rest of the episode to get to a particularly full and productive mailbag(s). 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
Fri, May 31, 2024
What to make of all the difference reports on the Lakers' coaching search
PART ONE: Anthony welcomes Dan Woike (L.A. Times) to discuss the broad spectrum of reports on the Lakers' search for a head coach. Without giving too much away on their sourcing, the two try to 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
Fri, May 31, 2024
Reports on JJ Redick putting his staff together may not mean he's the guy
PART TWO: Dan Woike (L.A. Times) explains why he doesn't make the same jump everyone else does when reports surface of the staff JJ Redick has in mind. 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
Fri, May 31, 2024
Are we sure Rob Pelinka should still be able to make this hire?
PART THREE: A live viewer asked the question and the guys answered it honestly... Rob Pelinka has had a bumpy tenure that's featured really high highs and extremely low lows. He's on his third coach in five years. Should he be the guy making that hire? 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
Fri, May 31, 2024
Dan Woike on JJ Redick, Lakers, 'noise,' major roster decisions this summer
FULL CONVERSATION: Anthony welcomes Dan Woike (L.A. Times) to discuss the various reports out there about the Lakers' search for a head coach. The Lakers consider the links to JJ Redick noise, but if they're the ones making it, what are we supposed to do? They discuss assistant coaches, whether the Lakers are capable developing a young head coach, and the directions they should take the roster in this summer before answering some 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
Thu, May 30, 2024
A good ol' fashioned report-off
PART ONE: The Lakers want it known they're thinking long and hard about their next head coach. So now we have conflicting reports from all kinds of platforms. Anthony tries to 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
Thu, May 30, 2024
A complicated discussion about Rajon Rondo
PART TWO: Anthony has, for years, hinted at why Rajon Rondo hasn't been considered as a viable candidate to coach the Lakers in any capacity. Now, with rumors out there that they might consider him now, Anthony goes into detail on the matter. Warning: This subject is incredibly complicated and can be triggering for some. Let's have some empathy. 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
Thu, May 30, 2024
Contradictory reporting on "noise" surrounding Lakers' next head coach
FULL EPISODE: There are multiple contradictory reports out there about the Lakers' search for a head coach. Anthony compiles them as best he can and adds what little else he has to offer, then explains what might be going on there. End of the day, this feels like a smokescreen. 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
Wed, May 29, 2024
Raj reacts to Anthony's reporting on JJ Redick
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj continue to build on the story that is JJ Redick's potential employment with the Lakers. The guys discuss Anthony's latest reporting, how Raj feels about it, the timing of it all, and this whole weird Ty Lue-Clippers situation. 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
Wed, May 29, 2024
What is JJ Redick's basketball philosophy?
PART TWO: As we get closer to JJ Redick becoming the Lakers' next head coach, Anthony and Raj offer up their theories on what he'll prioritize on the court in that position. Anthony hopes the Lakers are ready to carry out that vision. 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
Wed, May 29, 2024
Are the Lakers actually equipped to hire JJ Redick?
PART THREE: Anthony and Raj dive into the super comments from the live youtube audience. Listeners wanted to talk about their faith in the Lakers front office, Kyrie Irving what-ifs, more coach stuff, and how the Lakers would adjust if they don't land Donovan Mitchell. 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
Wed, May 29, 2024
Latest on JJ, assistant coach search, Bronny James
Anthony and Raj get together to discuss Anthony's reporting on JJ Redick. How does Raj feel about the potential hire with it feeling pretty imminent. The guys spend some time on Ty Lue's continued standoff with the Clippers and why Anthony doesn't think it impacts the Lakers. From there, they discuss the Wolves extending the series, the assistant coaches rumored to be a part of Redick's staff, Bronny James narrowing down his workout list, 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
Tue, May 28, 2024
JJ Redick hiring feels imminent; Remembering Bill Walton
Anthony explains why he thinks it's only a matter of time until JJ Redick is hired as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. He then takes a little time to remember Bill Walton. 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
Tue, May 28, 2024
What would you ask candidates if you were in charge of the head coach search?
Anthony dives into the mailbags to answer all kinds of questions, but one in particular really gets him going. This is a fun 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
Tue, May 28, 2024
Signs continue to point toward JJ Redick being the Lakers' next head coach
Anthony heard a few more rumblings and everything he's hearing is pointing towards one outcome in the "search" for the Lakers' next head coach. He talks about the latest reporting and what he's heard, then wonders how you feel about it JJ Redick's imminent hiring. From there, he throw to questions from the iTunes, YouTube and Twitter mailbags. 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
Fri, May 24, 2024
The role ownership plays in coaches getting fired so quickly
With coaches getting fired mere years after legitimate success, Anthony couldn't help but wonder about how easy it is to fire a coach and how apparently difficult it is to fire the people who put the rosters together. 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
Fri, May 24, 2024
The impact player empowerment has had on coach stability
After talking about the role ownership plays in coaches getting fired as quickly as they are nowadays, the guys talk about the inverse dynamic between stars and coaches. 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
Fri, May 24, 2024
The NBA needs to open up award voting
PART THREE: Anthony and Aaron wrap up the conversation with some thoughts on this year's award voting, and how the NBA can mitigate against bad faith voters by opening up voting opportunities to more people. 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
Fri, May 24, 2024
Why are coaches seen as so much easier to replace than front office executives?
Anthony can't help but wonder why coaches get shuffled like crazy but front office execs get so many more chances. That least to a conversation on whether coaches are getting fired a little too easily and the various factors affecting that. The guys move from that to awards voting and all kinds of other fun 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 23, 2024
The Lakers really wasted All-NBA seasons from BOTH LeBron and AD...
Anthony and Harrison discuss the Mavs and Wolves playing in yet another great game these playoffs and how, in this new CBA, teams are rewarded for pushing chips into the middle of the table. 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
Thu, May 23, 2024
Well, Anthony is going to hell
The guys eventually do get around to talking about the nonsense leaks lately, but the show gets derailed when Anthony wonders aloud whether the Russ trade hurt more than losing some family members. Yeah, that really happened. 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
Thu, May 23, 2024
These playoffs keep showing that LeBron James and Anthony Davis just need a viable shot
Coming off of yet another close playoff game that makes people rethink their vision of how good these teams might be, Anthony and Harrison can't help but point out how bad a look it is that the Lakers sat out the deadline with LeBron James and Anthony Davis having respective All-NBA seasons. The guys also discuss some of the purposeful leaking from the last couple days. 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
Wed, May 22, 2024
Anthony actually speaks positively about Chris Paul
Anthony expands on a name Eric Pincus offered up in a pod with friend of the show Jovan Buha: Chris Paul. Whether it's him in particular or someone else, the Lakers have really missed having someone in the locker room who can hold everyone in it accountable. He also reacted to the Celtics-Pacers game and lost his mind over the entire league being mediocre and the Lakers not pushing their chips into the middle of the table. 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
Wed, May 22, 2024
Why the Lakers have some confidence in their chances at landing Donovan Mitchell
Anthony catches his breath after ranting about the Celtics getting lucky in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals only to get all amped up again when a listener tells him to fix 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 22, 2024
Chris Paul, JJ Redick, and the need to surround inexperience with, well, experience
Anthony opens the show with some thoughts on Chris Paul and how the Lakers will need to get whoever their next head coach is help within the locker room. He then rants about the Celtics and how the league forcing parity should make it easier for the Lakers to go all in. He then dives into listener/viewer questions. 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
Tue, May 21, 2024
LeBron James gets out ahead of blame if the Lakers hire JJ Redick and it doesn't go well
Anthony reacts to rumors on LeBron James making it known whoever the Lakers hire is a Lakers (and Rob Pelinka) decision. He's a little fed up. 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
Mon, May 20, 2024
Dynasties are hard
PART ONE: Anthony and Raj break down OUR Minnesota Timberwolves taking care of business against the Denver Nuggets. 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
Mon, May 20, 2024
Raj reacts to Anthony's JJ Redick report
PART TWO: Anthony broke over the weekend that it feels like JJ Redick will be the next Lakers head coach. He wants to know what Raj thinks of that. The guys give their borderline existential takes of coaching in general. 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
Mon, May 20, 2024
Anthony was right; The Lakers should've tanked
PART THREE: The Lakers did the morally correct thing and won when they needed to. It got them one extra playoff win. Anthony was right. They should've tanked and maybe would've avoid the Nuggets altogether. TAKE THE L, RAJ. The guys wrap with some 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
Mon, May 20, 2024
Dynasties are tough (plus lots and lots of JJ Redick talk)
Anthony and Raj react to the Nuggets losing to OUR Minnesota Timberwolves. Anthony offers a little more context on his report from over the weekend on JJ Redick and lets Raj react to Redick as a potential head coach. To wrap things up, Anthony reminds Raj how right he was about tanking and throws to the 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
Fri, May 17, 2024
Anthony explains why he's ok with JJ Redick being the likely next Lakers head coach
PART ONE: Anthony isn't sure why people have already made up their minds with such a weak head coach candidate market. He and Aaron discuss that, and why NBA teams suck at hiring head coaches. 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
Fri, May 17, 2024
Why hiring NBA head coaches is an imperfect science
PART TWO: Anthony and Aaron pick up where they left off on why it's so difficult to predict how a candidate is going to perform as an NBA head coach. Once they wrap up there, Anthony offers up his rant on Rudy Gobert, regular season awards, and why they don't represent what tends to actually matter. The guys rant with a couple 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
Fri, May 17, 2024
How much does experience matter for a would-be head coach?
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Thu, May 16, 2024
Jason Timpf on Lakers-Donovan Mitchell rumors, JJ Redick, playoff lessons
Anthony welcomes friend of the show Jason Timpf (The Volume) on to talk about the rumors surrounding the Lakers and Donovan Mitchell, the latest on their search for a head coach (and what they should look for), and the lessons they need to learn from these playoffs. 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
Wed, May 15, 2024
Would the Lakers ever consider trading for Tyronn Lue?
PART ONE: Anthony and Jovan discuss his report on the newly updated list of Lakers' head coach candidates. Things have been moving conspicuously slow. How much does that have to do with Tyronn Lue? The Clippers have traded for a coach before, would they consider trading one? Is the price worth 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
Wed, May 15, 2024
ovan Buha on how the Lakers would fill out the rest of the coaching staff
PART TWO: To wrap up their conversation on the Lakers' search for their next head coach, Anthony and Jovan the assistant coaches who will need to be selected carefully no matter who their next head coach is. Then, the guys discuss the direction the roster can be taken this summer. Will the Lakers go star hunting? Finally, they discuss LeBron appearing at a playoff game in Cleveland and why it launched a storm of speculation. 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
Wed, May 15, 2024
Jovan Buha on Lakers' head coach search, offseason direction, LeBron's tactics
FULL EPISODE: Anthony welcomes Jovan Buha (The Athletic, Buha's Block) to discuss all the latest on the Lakers' search for a 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
Tue, May 14, 2024
Trying to make sense of the Bronny James draft situation
Anthony discusses Bronny James being cleared by the NBA to remain in the draft and his workouts. The analysis has been incredibly polite, which is nice generally, but has felt almost patronizing as people seem reluctant to be fully honest about LeBron James' kid. He also discusses LeBron heading to Cleveland for their playoff game and the latest on the head 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
Tue, May 14, 2024
Anthony loses his mind because listeners keep asking about point guards
After promising to go back in and answer questions from Sunday's mailbag, Anthony lives up to his word and is glad he did. What a great bunch of questions, highlighted by one in particular that may has cause a minor aneurism because he's sick of talking about point guards. 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
Tue, May 14, 2024
LeBron James sends a friendly reminder of how popular he is in Cleveland
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. 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
Mon, May 13, 2024
The Lakers are smartly remaining patient on their next head coach
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/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 13, 2024
Why Rob Pelinka might involves more voices this offseason
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
Mon, May 13, 2024
Lakers 'miss out on' Mike Budenholzer; what comes next?
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 practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 10, 2024
Frank Vogel fired; does this mean the Lakers will speed up their search?
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
Fri, May 10, 2024
Anthony runs his anti-small-guard theory by Aaron
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
Fri, May 10, 2024
What impact does the Suns firing Frank Vogel have on the Lakers' coaching search?
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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 09, 2024
Latest on Lakers' coaching search
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
Thu, May 09, 2024
What the Lakers will need from Anthony Davis this summer
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
Thu, May 09, 2024
It's probably good news for the Lakers Trae Young is leaving Klutch Sports
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
Thu, May 09, 2024
No more tiny guards, please
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
Tue, May 07, 2024
Are the Clippers really going to keep Ty Lue just to keep him from the Lakers?
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
Tue, May 07, 2024
How good a coach is Tyronn Lue actually?
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
Tue, May 07, 2024
Anthony is suspicious of everything about the Clippers wanting Ty Lue back
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.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 06, 2024
Why the Lakers probably won't be able to hire either of their top choices
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
Mon, May 06, 2024
How realistic a shot does JJ Redick have at coaching the Lakers?
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
Mon, May 06, 2024
Jason Kidd, Ty Lue headline Lakers' list of coaching candidates
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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 03, 2024
BREAKING: Lakers fire Darvin Ham
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
Fri, May 03, 2024
Anthony's latest intel on Darvin Ham
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
Fri, May 03, 2024
What should be the Lakers' top priority this offseason?
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
Fri, May 03, 2024
So, what comes after the Lakers fire Darvin Ham?
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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 02, 2024
Still waiting...
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
Thu, May 02, 2024
How will you remember the 2023-'24 Lakers?
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
Thu, May 02, 2024
Where does D'Angelo Russell go from here? Does he actually have leverage?
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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 02, 2024
Waiting for the inevitable
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 about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 01, 2024
So... what's the deal with Darvin Ham?
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
Tue, April 30, 2024
What comes next for Darvin Ham and the Lakers?
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
Tue, April 30, 2024
Even if they were optimized, could the Lakers have beaten these Nuggets?
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
Tue, April 30, 2024
Should the Lakers consider Anthony Davis a center again next year?
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
Tue, April 30, 2024
Thank you, fans
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
Tue, April 30, 2024
You know what? Let's talk it all out
This is a lengthy, cathartic conversation about yet another series loss to the Nuggets, this season in general, and an absolutely fascinating summer ahead. 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
Mon, April 29, 2024
Latest on Jarred Vanderbilt, Jamal Murray; Nuggets Messed Around, Are They Gonna Find Out?
The Lakers might be getting some extra help and Denver might be a little nervous a key player's health. Anthony offers up the latest on Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood and Jamal Murray. He once again mentions why you shouldn't play extra playoff games if you can avoid them. From there, he dives headfirst into his take on team building, and why the Suns falling on their face hammered home why he doesn't want the Lakers to move heaven and earth for just any third star 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
Mon, April 29, 2024
Anthony is starting to get people on his Mikal Bridges bandwagon
With so much going on, it's been a little while since Anthony was able to really dive into all the mailboxes. He starts with iTunes, where listeners want an update on how he feels about tanking the play-in game. Then, the super comments wanted to know about Jarred Vanderbilt's role if he comes back. Then, the live audience also needed to know what winning game four meant for 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
Mon, April 29, 2024
What the Lakers have to learn from the Suns and other Big Three Failures
Anthony discusses the latest on a few guys who are either working their way back into form or who tweaked something and now have to recover on the fly. The Lakers say Jarred Vanderbilt is now questionable for game five and the Nuggets say Jamal Murray is questionable with a calf strain. He then goes a little long on why he'd prefer the Lakers avoid the three-star model this summer, with the Suns getting swept as his ammunition. To wrap things up, he dives into the mailbag. 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
Sun, April 28, 2024
Did the Lakers find anything they can replicate as the series shifts back to Denver?
Anthony and Raj react to and mostly enjoy the Lakers FINALLY beating the Nuggets. Once Anthony gathers himself from a laughing fit because of Raj's latest movie reference hilarity, they get into a huge factor moving forward in this series: Belief. 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
Sun, April 28, 2024
Did the Nuggets maybe just piss off the basketball gods?
After all that talk of not pissing off the basketball gods by ducking the Nuggets in round one, Anthony wonders aloud to Raj whether Denver is now tempting fate by not taking care of the Lakers when they had the chance. 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
Sun, April 28, 2024
Did winning game four save Darvin Ham's job?
In the final segment of the show, Anthony dives into the super comments on youtube, where listeners really wanted to hear what this outcome meant for Darvin Ham's future as head coach 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
Sun, April 28, 2024
THE LAKERS ENDED THE STREAK! IT FINALLY HAPPENED!
The Lakers were able to avoid a 12th straight loss to the Denver Nuggets and listeners wanted Raj to be able to talk about a fun game for once. So he and Anthony break down the game, figure out the difference in this one compared to the previous losses, and can't help but get at least a little excited about the possibilities if game five goes the same way. 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
Fri, April 26, 2024
Anthony, Raj, Sabreena and Harrison try to recap game three
Game three was, once again, predictable, so rather than get lost in the weeds of the game, the gang turns their attention to... torturing Raj with the whole tanking conversation all over again. While that takes place (with the help of Harrison's surprise appearance), Sabreena joins the show to... help torture Raj. 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
Fri, April 26, 2024
The actual issue with this weird Anthony Davis-Darvin Ham quote feud
The Lakers should've been solely focused on game three. Its outcome basically decided the season, right? So surely there wouldn't be other distractions to take away from that focus. Well, not exactly. First, Darvin Ham and Anthony Davis went back and forth in the media over a quote Davis gave after game two, then, after everything had pretty much died down, someone in the organization thought it worthwhile to breathe new life into the story by condemning Davis -- who was right, by the way. 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
Fri, April 26, 2024
Are we sure Rob Pelinka is the man to steer the Lakers out of all this?
Anthony offers up a theory on how the Lakers would lose to the same team this many times in a row, and how much of it has to do with how the Lakers are run. At this point, Rob Pelinka's list of mistakes is quite a bit longer than that of his successes, so why is he just presumed safe? What does that say about 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
Fri, April 26, 2024
Raj and Anthony are joined by Harrison and Sabreena to vent about game three
To start things off, because he is a sicko, Harrison surprises Raj with another barrage of questions about whether the Lakers were better off tanking in order to avoid the Nuggets. Then, Sabreena joined everyone to talk about this game, but the conversation quickly zooms out because the game was just that depressing. One topic that's worth sticking around for: everyone wondering why Rob Pelinka is deemed untouchable 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
Thu, April 25, 2024
Can the Lakers play any better?
Anthony and Aaron start the show by talking about the marvel that is... quarter zips. From there, they discuss the Lakers' ceiling and the Nuggets' ceiling and the chance that the former can raise theirs. What would that 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
Thu, April 25, 2024
Darvin Ham starting a beef with Anthony Davis before game three sure is a choice
Anthony and Aaron wrap up their conversation about LeBron James' offensive approach later in games and then segue to a fun little discussion about Darvin Ham's latest dumb 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
Thu, April 25, 2024
How the Lakers can bounce back; LeBron's late offense strategy; Darvin Ham still doesn't get it
Anthony and Aaron talk a nice, long look at the games to this point to figure out the Lakers' chances from here on out. They also pick up on the conversation about the offense when LeBron James takes over late. They were also forced to segue from that to analysis of Darvin Ham's latest controversial quotes. 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
Wed, April 24, 2024
Where the Lakers actually lost this series
Anthony opens the show by discussing just how crushed he was by game two. It's pretty insane. He also welcomes a new guest: Rome Harris of All Access Lakers. The guys talk about where that loss ranks all time for them as fans, how much hope they still have left, and the decisions from months ago that are impacting things now. 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
Wed, April 24, 2024
If the Lakers do fire Darvin Ham, what kind of coach should they hire?
After Raj and Anthony wrap up their conversation about the possibility that Darvin Ham gets fired, Raj wonders what kind of coach should replace him. They wrap up an extra-long show by responding to the live super comments from youtube. 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
Tue, April 23, 2024
Anthony and Raj react to a brutal loss, and Harrison doesn't exactly help
Anthony and Raj try to find the words to summarize how they were feeling after the Lakers basically had their season ended at the buzzer by Jamal Murray and then the show gets rudely interrupted by Harrison wanting to torture Raj. 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
Tue, April 23, 2024
Anthony contextualizes his report from yesterday on Darvin Ham's future
Anthony and Raj dive into Anthony's report on Darvin Ham potentially keeping his job even if the Lakers don't make it out of the first round. No, this wasn't Anthony saying Ham will be back, only that the chances are higher than perhaps Lakers fans would 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
Mon, April 22, 2024
Anyone else watch that Pelicans game and wish the Lakers would've tanked?
Anthony watched Pelicans-Thunder and couldn't stop thinking about how much better off the Lakers would be had they played OKC. 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
Mon, April 22, 2024
What adjustments can the Lakers make in game two?
Anthony discusses the lack of patience the Lakers have to have with D'Angelo Russell in game two, and just how much is riding on this 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
Sun, April 21, 2024
That one hurts... Anthony and Raj break down game one
The game happened. Anthony is a beaten-down man. Raj is also hurting. This one HURTS. Come commiserate with them. 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
Sun, April 21, 2024
Raj actually got Anthony to walk off the set
Anthony asked Raj for a reason to believe in the Lakers heading into game two. Raj didn't disappoint. Neither did Anthony. 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
Fri, April 19, 2024
One final Lakers-Nuggets preview before the series kicks off
Anthony and Ryan Blackburn (Pickaxe And Roll) take one last look at the series before it gets underway officially on Saturday. This is part two of a home-and-home podcast, with part one taking place on his feed. In this episode, the guys talk about Michael Porter Jr.'s state of mind given what's gone on with his brothers. Then, in terms of actual basketball, the guys look at a few matchups and outline how the Lakers can stick with Denver in this series. 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
Fri, April 19, 2024
Adam Mares on the impact Lakers' swing factors might have on the series
Anthony welcomes old friend Adam Mares onto the show to discuss Lakers-Nuggets, starting with a look at the various factors that have swung in the Lakers' favor compared to last year. Yes, the gap has closed, even Adam acknowledges this. But has it closed by enough to give the Lakers a real chance? 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
Fri, April 19, 2024
Anthony gets a final prediction from Adam Mares
Anthony and Adam spend some time on a few more x-factors in the series: Rui Hachimura and Michael Porter Jr. They talk about why the Lakers tend to struggle the way they do against Denver and wrap with some final predictions. 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
Thu, April 18, 2024
Anthony tortures Aaron by asking about the Warriors
Anthony and Aaron wrap up their discussion on Lakers-Nuggets by looking at the depth differences, and then Anthony risks his whole damn friendship with Aaron by asking about the state of the Warriors. There really are a ton of similarities between that team in The Bay and 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
Thu, April 18, 2024
Anthony and Aaron give their Lakers-Nuggets predictions
The Lakers have a shot at redemption. A few variables have slid in their direction. This series should be more competitive, but what are their actually chances here? The guys go through their thoughts on it all and finish with their predictions. 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
Wed, April 17, 2024
Sabreena joins Raj and Anthony to break down Lakers-Pelicans
After 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
Wed, April 17, 2024
More initial thoughts on Lakers-Nuggets
Gabe 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
Tue, April 16, 2024
Harrison defends his stance on tanking... YEAH BRING IT ON LFR
Anthony 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 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 15, 2024
Should the Lakers lose intentionally Tuesday to avoid the Nuggets in the first round?
After 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
Mon, April 15, 2024
Is Playoff Darvin Ham a thing?
Anthony 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
Fri, April 12, 2024
What are the best- and worst-case scenarios for the Lakers in the play-in tournament?
Anthony 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. 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
Fri, April 12, 2024
Sabreena Merchant on the chances Darvin Ham is back next year
Anthony 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
Fri, April 12, 2024
Sabreena Merchant on how she'll remember this season, Caitlin Clark, women's basketball's future
Anthony 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
Thu, April 11, 2024
Latest details on Lakers vibes heading into crucial last few games
Anthony 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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 10, 2024
The lineup that may have ended the Lakers season
Anthony 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
Wed, April 10, 2024
Even given lowered expectations, Darvin Ham managed to drive Anthony insane
Anthony 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
Mon, April 08, 2024
STOP HITTING ANTHONY DAVIS IN THE FACE
The 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
Fri, April 05, 2024
The Lakers finally got some standings help
The 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 more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 04, 2024
The Lakers won but... yuck
Following 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 you, the listener, for all your support. Harrison ruins it 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/adchoices
Wed, April 03, 2024
Lakers get a nice, comfortable win over Raptors
The 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
Tue, April 02, 2024
What the Lakers need to learn from Caitlin Clark and Kim Mulkey
Anthony 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
Mon, April 01, 2024
LeBron James torched the Nets to get the Lakers back on track
Anthony 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
Fri, March 29, 2024
Who are these Lakers?
Anthony 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 starting lineup? Or are the Lakers the mostly mediocre team they'd been before that point? 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
Thu, March 28, 2024
Harrison is a Darvin Ham stan now
Anthony 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
Wed, March 27, 2024
Anthony MF Davis, Austin MF Reaves, The Los Angeles MF Lakers
Anthony 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
Tue, March 26, 2024
Trysta Krick on Jontay Porter and the fallout from this scandal across sports
Anthony 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
Tue, March 26, 2024
Anthony Davis finally gets some individual recognition
Anthony 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/adchoices
Mon, March 25, 2024
Spencer Dinwiddie plays his best game as a Laker in win over Pacers
The 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 20, 2024
Appateaser: Raj and Anthony discuss the job Rob Pelinka has done
The 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
Tue, March 19, 2024
Lakers beat Hawks; Raj grills Anthony about his latest reporting
Anthony 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
Mon, March 18, 2024
Why Lakers fans should root for the Clippers to keep sliding
Anthony 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
Fri, March 15, 2024
D'Angelo Russell's quotes about Darvin Ham weren't a good look for anyone
Anthony 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
Thu, March 14, 2024
Another night, another embarrassing loss to the Kings
Anthony 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
Wed, March 13, 2024
Anthony and Raj reminisce about Kobe Bryant
Slow 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
Tue, March 12, 2024
The Lakers really screwed up the Kobe statue huh
Anthony 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
Mon, March 11, 2024
Anthony Bleeping Davis
Anthony 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
Sat, March 09, 2024
Holy crap what a win
Anthony 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
Fri, March 08, 2024
How much more rope does Rob Pelinka have?
Anthony 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
Fri, March 08, 2024
Where is the Lakers players' defense of Darvin Ham?
There 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: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 07, 2024
The Lakers embarrassed themselves
Anthony 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
Wed, March 06, 2024
Mirin Fader on the media circus surrounding LeBron and Bronny
Anthony 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
Wed, March 06, 2024
Sabreena Merchant on how much she and Anthony trust the Lakers, plus Caitlin Clark
Anthony 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 go pro and the discourse surrounding her and the rest of the sport. 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
Tue, March 05, 2024
The Thunder probably don't want to see the Lakers in a series
Anthony 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 04, 2024
Anthony broke the internet over the weekend
Anthony 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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 01, 2024
March is gonna be TOUGH; Plus, we unveil the Happy Hour as we've wanted it to exist
Anthony 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
Fri, March 01, 2024
Well, that technically still counts
The 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/adchoices
Thu, February 29, 2024
What should expectations be of the Lakers the rest of this season?
Anthony 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 29, 2024
HOLY S*** WHAT A WIN
Anthony 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
Wed, February 28, 2024
Lakers update Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent's injury situations
Anthony 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: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 27, 2024
Anthony blows Harrison's mind with the latest Darvinism
Anthony 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 practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 26, 2024
Are the Lakers better off flaming out early if it means Darvin Ham definitely gets fired?
A 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/adchoices
Mon, February 26, 2024
Lakers lose to Suns in matinee; Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves struggle; Darvin does Darvin stuff
Anthony 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 more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 23, 2024
Raj and Aaron join Anthony for a Triangle Pod following an annoying loss to the Warriors
Anthony 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 22, 2024
Matt Moore actually makes the case for betting on the Lakers to win the championship
Anthony 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
Tue, February 20, 2024
Mirjam Swanson on this weird Lakers season, Clippers comparisons, All Star Weekend
Anthony 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 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
Mon, February 19, 2024
The All Star Game sucked; Can it be fixed?
Anthony discusses an All Star Weekend that did definitely happen. There were highs and there were definitely lows, and LeBron James gave his usual hilarious quotes. 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
Fri, February 16, 2024
Sources: Lakers' locker room vibes on the mend
Anthony opens the show with an addition to the live show and a report about the vibes surrounding the team and reacts to what he's been hearing on that front. Then, he opens up the conversation with the help of the iTunes mailbag, Twitter and 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
Fri, February 16, 2024
Based on the first half of the season, what can we expect from the Lakers after the All Star Break?
Anthony and Aaron have a fun conversation about the first half of the season and how, based on what they saw from the Lakers during that time, they feel about the team heading into All Star Weekend. They also discuss Rui Hachimura's recent play with the new starters, that group's identity, and the LeBron James/Warriors, Trae Young/Donovan Mitchell/Lakers trade rumors. 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
Thu, February 15, 2024
Anthony Davis lifts Lakers to a HUGE win without LeBron James
No LeBron James. They got into Utah at 4 in the morning after playing the night before. Ugly first half. Then Anthony Davis happened in the third. Anthony explains why this was such a huge win, marvels at Rui Hachimura's play and wonders why it took so long to use him the way they are, and just generally takes in an underratedly big win. He wraps with some thoughts on the LeBron James-Warriors rumors from earlier today. 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
Wed, February 14, 2024
Lakers pick up a nice, easy win in Spencer Dinwiddie's debut
The Lakers have looked like a completely different since Rui Hachimura joined the starting five. That lineup has taken off and the Lakers appear to enjoy playing basketball again. Anthony discusses that, a nice win over the Detroit Pistons, Spencer Dinwiddie making his debut and all the noise surrounding Trae Young right now. 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
Mon, February 12, 2024
What the Lakers can learn from the Chiefs' Super Bowl win
Anthony opens with a quick recap of the weekend and whether the Lakers are done adding to their roster via this buyout market. Then, having watched that incredible Super Bowl win, he discusses what teams owe their great players. The Chiefs did just enough for Patrick Mahomes, and they won it all. The Lakers owe it to LeBron James and Anthony Davis to give them a viable chance to succeed at the highest levels. From there, he looks ahead to this week and thanks everyone for their support through deadline/buyout 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
Sun, February 11, 2024
Jovan Buha on the Lakers sitting out the trade deadline and where they go from there
Jovan Buha (The Athletic) stops by to discuss the Lakers' trade deadline. The guys both knew it would be quiet, but we didn't know it would be The Quiet Place, type quiet. They discuss what we were hearing leading up to the deadline, what they heard throughout, and where they think the Lakers go from there. From there, they discuss the job Rob Pelinka has done, how LeBron James might feel about all this and a message the Lakers keep unintentionally sending through their (in)actions. NOTE: This episode was recorded Friday afternoon, before the Lakers would eventually sign Spencer Dinwiddie. For reaction to that signing, check out the episode immediately before this one. For live reactions and episodes, subscribe to The Lounge at youtube.com/@lakerslounge. 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
Sat, February 10, 2024
BREAKING: Spencer Dinwiddie to sign with the Lakers
After a dead deadline, the Lakers needed a little luck to round out this roster and got some in the form of the Raptors surprisingly waiving Spencer Dinwiddie. Anthony takes you behind the scenes of their pursuit, discusses his impact on the roster (good and bad potentially), and how this addition might help with some of the vibes coming off of a disappointing deadline. 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
Fri, February 09, 2024
Raj and Anthony, well, they really go through it
Lakers fans watched their front office punt the season, then try to celebrate Kobe, and wrap things up with a loss to the Denver Nuggets. Anthony welcomes Raj into The Lounge to talk their way through all 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
Thu, February 08, 2024
Live Trade Deadline Show: Anthony slowly loses his mind as the Lakers do absolutely nothing
This was a disaster of a trade deadline. Anthony talks through it with the help of the live audience. End of the day, the Lakers have a ton of work to do and just missed a huge opportunity. 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
Thu, February 08, 2024
Live Trade Deadline Show: Anthony and Aaron argue over the Lakers not doing anything
You can listen as Anthony slips further and further into insanity because the Lakers were heading toward a complete and utter failure of a trade deadline. Aaron tries to contextualize it as best as he could, but Anthony was not thrilled. Fun listen! 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
Thu, February 08, 2024
Well, we're waiting...
Anthony offers up what little new information he has and then discusses some of the decisions made back in the summer that are hurting the Lakers now. At some point, he wants the Lakers to actually operate like the big market team they actually are. Right now, the Lakers are a big market team that's run like a small market team in all the worst ways. 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
Wed, February 07, 2024
Jorge Sedano on the potential fallout should the Lakers stand pat this trade deadline
The Lakers, just like just about everyone else, find themselves waiting for the trade market to heat up. Things haven't gone as planned for a variety of reasons this year for LeBron James, and he's reached the point where he wants us to know about it. Anthony welcomes Jorge Sedano to talk about the unique way James sends those messages. 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
Wed, February 07, 2024
Sources: "Very real chance" D'Angelo Russell remains a Laker through the deadline
Anthony went live on the show's youtube page to discuss the goings on this deadline and just how slowly everything is developing. If you've read or listened here consistently, though, that shouldn't surprise you. Still, the possibility that the Lakers stand pat is becoming all the more real by the hour, seemingly, as Anthony explains, so what would that mean moving forward not just this season but beyond 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
Tue, February 06, 2024
Lakers wrap up 4-2 road trip; Anthony and Harrison discuss deathly quiet first day of Deadline Week
The Lakers handled the Hornets in fairly predictable fashion but hey, a win is a win and they wrapped up a 4-2 road trip that should go a long way in convincing the front office to expend asset capital to fortify this roster. Anthony and Harrison discuss how frustrating it is to have that conversation (again). Speaking of frustrations, half the league is pretty annoyed at how the deadline is playing out right now. Anthony explains the latest he has on that front, as well as where negotiations between the Lakers and Hawks for Dejounte Murray sit. A ton of information throughout this conversation, with a few dashes of shade directed at anyone who doesn't think Anthony Davis is an all star. 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
Mon, February 05, 2024
Latest draft intel heading into trade deadline week; Bad news on Jarred Vanderbilt front
The Lakers and the rest of the NBA are all preparing for one of the busiest weeks of the season. It's Slop Week, and Anthony has brand new intel on their efforts on the trade market, LeBron James' feelings towards this roster, a fun weekend of basketball and what's at stake depending on the direction the Lakers take this week. Plus, the latest on Jarred Vanderbilt, which isn't great news. 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
Fri, February 02, 2024
Jason Timpf on Lakers' inconsistent effort, deadline needs, Darvin issues
Anthony welcomes Jason Timpf (Hoops Tonight) to discuss this weird Lakers' season, which has mostly been defined by inconsistencies. Whether it's effort, coaching, availability or whatever, these Lakers have managed to turn what should've been a nice, enjoyable season into quite the slog. They also talk Darvin Ham's coaching and the team's response to it, plus how referees are hurting the NBA product. 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
Fri, February 02, 2024
The Lakers beat the Celtics in Boston without LeBron and AD... Wait what?
Anthony and Raj discuss the latest greatest win of the season and honestly, because of the way this season has gone so far, they really just wanted to keep this one nice and light. Enjoy. 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
Thu, February 01, 2024
Listen all the way through to hear Anthony and Aaron get crushed by some breaking news
Anthony and Aaron had a really fun conversation on Darvin Ham, a potential lineup change, the trade deadline, Might Ducks and plenty more. Then, right at the very end, they got some brutal breaking news that crushed their souls. Fun 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 01, 2024
Sabreena Merchant stops by to help kick off LeSubtweet SZN
One of our absolute faves stopped by today for a retro "I Loathe Basketball" episode now that we have apparently entered the Players Subtweet Their Coach portion of the season. Anthony offers an update from some close to the situation after he said in last night's episode he thinks the season would immediately turn around if they fired Darvin Ham. But mostly, the two have a cathartic conversation about these damn Lakers, who continue to make our lives miserable. Sabreena also gives an update on women's basketball at all levels. 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
Wed, January 31, 2024
The Lakers are pretty clearly done with Darvin Ham
The Lakers got blown out again, this time by the Hawks. The story coming from it is a locker room that has clearly had enough with their head coach. If they want to save this season, Anthony explains what needs to be done and offers up some details on the extent to which Darvin Ham has lost his 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
Tue, January 30, 2024
Michael Scotto on NBA trade market, Dejounte Murray latest, Lakers rumors
Michael Scotto (HoopsHype) makes his Lounge debut to update us on the latest dealings both around the league and with the Lakers specifically. Talks for Dejounte Murray have quieted; will they stay that way? If the Lakers don't trade for him, then what? Why are asking prices so high right now? Has D'Angelo Russell really done enough in a couple weeks to convince the Lakers not to trade him? All that 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
Tue, January 30, 2024
Darvin Ham has finally turned Anthony into The Joker
Anthony loses his mind over Darvin Ham going away from last year's starters and taking another step further toward fully losing the locker room, if it hadn't been lost before this one. Harrison also brings some fire. Just a heads up: Anthony wore full Joker makeup for this, just as promised. You can see that at youtube.com/@lakerslounge. 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
Mon, January 29, 2024
Last year's starters may have forced Darvin Ham to play them more
Anthony recaps one helluva sports weekend, which featured a double-overtime victory over the Warriors. In that game, last year's starters, you know, the guys who haven't been able to get consistent minutes this season, carried the team to victory. Darvin Ham was once again asked about that group and said a whole bunch of words that weren't "yeah, I should've been playing them more." Anthony discusses that, the latest trade intel, and how watching Dan Campbell screw up the NFC Championship made him think about what Ham might do in a big spot. 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
Fri, January 26, 2024
Sources: The Lakers are starting to look at other avenues beyond Dejounte Murray
Four years to the day from his passing Anthony opens today's show looking back on that day and how he thinks of Kobe Bryant now. He then tries to segue from that to the latest trade rumors, as we got a new wrinkle reported by Jake Fischer and Anthony heard some stuff right before the show. Then, he discusses what the Lakers' priorities are beyond their negotiations to bring in Dejounte Murray. The roster needs more help and they know 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
Fri, January 26, 2024
Lakers' win over Bulls perfectly summarizes this season; Trade deadline latest
Anthony is joined by Raj Chipalu to break down that win, which should've felt much better only it slipped all the way down almost to real nervous time before the Lakers recollected themselves. It was just such a perfect demonstration of everything fans and players have been frustrated with this year. All that, plus everything Anthony has heard heading into a big trade deadline weekend. 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
Thu, January 25, 2024
Jake Fischer on Lakers trade deadline, Dejounte Murray pursuit, smaller potential moves
The Lakers and Hawks are still at a standstill, but that can change quickly this time of year, Anthony welcomed Jake Fischer (Yahoo! Sports) into The Lounge to discuss the latest on that front, as well as everything else the Lakers might be up to the next couple weeks. 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
Thu, January 25, 2024
Brad Rowland on Lakers-Hawks negotiations for Dejounte Murray
Anthony welcomes Brad Rowland (Locked on Hawks) to discuss the continued negotiations between the Lakers and Hawks for Dejounte Murray. Why are the Hawks trading him? Who would the Lakers be acquiring? How about the other solid role players on that roster? A ton of great info from a different perspective 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
Wed, January 24, 2024
Appateaser: Where do talks stand between the Lakers and Hawks for Dejounte Murray?
The Lakers are still attempting to upgrade their roster and now, with a trade target off the board (Terry Rozier), are things going to heat back up between them and the Hawks in their negotiations? Anthony has the latest. 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
Wed, January 24, 2024
Clippers beat Lakers; Bucks fire Adrian Griffin, maybe hire Doc Rivers; Terry Rozier is off the market
Anthony recaps a predictable loss to the Clippers as the Lakers didn't have LeBron James. Even given the outcome being easy to predict, Darvin Ham's decisions were once again questionable and took away from the already slim margin for error. From there, he discussed the Bucks firing Adrian Griffin and marveled at Turner so thoroughly screwing up the news about his replacement. He then discusses the Terry Rozier trade and the impact a much faster-developing trade deadline has had on the Lakers and the league in general. 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
Tue, January 23, 2024
Jovan Buha on Terry Rozier trade, Adrian Griffin firing fallout for Lakers
The Lakers had Terry Rozier on their radar. He is not longer on the market. What does that mean about this deadline moving forward in general and specifically for the Lakers? Is a move on the way? Before that, the guys react to Adrian Griffin's firing while Darvin Ham remains confidently employed. A ton of information in 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
Tue, January 23, 2024
How big an impact has trade rumors had on the vibes surrounding the Lakers?
Anthony and Aaron discuss some of the vibes seen from the Lakers in what should've been a get-right win Sunday night. Yes, people can be making too much out of a coupe clips here and there, but that doesn't mean it's nothing, either. Then, the guys talk about the impact incessant trade rumors have on locker rooms and how the Lakers have been especially plagued by them for the last five years or so. Finally, they discuss the latest trade rumors plus some more of what Anthony has been hearing. They wrap on a fun conversation about how three-team deals actually come together. 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
Mon, January 22, 2024
The Lakers beat the crap out of the Blazers and looked ... sad?
Anthony brings on Shubh Vijay (All Access Lakers, Coach's Den) to break down a thorough beat down of the Trail Blazers by the Lakers. The guys talked about the newest starting lineup and how Anthony missed on his report of the group he thought it'd be. The guys talk about the game, the vibes, and where things stand moving forward. 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
Fri, January 19, 2024
Latest Trade Deadline Intel: Lakers have shown interest in Caruso, Rozier, Brogdon, among others
Anthony has been pretty busy lately, so he recaps all the reporting he's done and looks ahead to some names he's heard the Lakers are interested in. To wrap, he answers as many questions as he could, and there were some great ones. 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
Fri, January 19, 2024
The Lakers are turning a corner at a crucial point in the season
With three weeks to go before the trade deadline, Anthony and Aaron look at the Lakers sneakily turning things around and playing quite a bit better with Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell in the starting lineup again. Seeing as the Lakers are already in active trade talks, stacking some wins doesn't just help with standings, but also gives them needed leverage between now and February 8. To wrap things up, after some technical difficulties, the guys discuss the various approaches the Lakers could take to this trade deadline. 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
Thu, January 18, 2024
Lakers are showing a proof of concept with D'Angelo Russell starting again
The Lakers picked up a huge and resounding win over the Mavericks even despite Luka Doncic's return as Anthony Davis nearly missed a triple-double and D'Angelo Russell continued his stellar play as the starting point guard. Anthony breaks down what he saw from a monster win and what he thinks the Lakers can build on from here. Then, seeing as this is what everyone tuned in for, Anthony addressed the Lakers-Hawks rumor making the rounds and discussed what the Lakers are considering moving forward. 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
Wed, January 17, 2024
Leigh Ellis officially becomes The Lounge's global ambassador
Leigh Ellis stops by again to update us on his trip playing basketball around the globe. He and Anthony discuss that project, global pride in the game's growth, US vs. International competition, soccer's impact on how the game is played internationally 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
Wed, January 17, 2024
Lakers midseason grades: Harrison was nice; Anthony was... Anthony
The Lakers have played 41 (official) games. They have at least 41 to go. At this halfway point, Anthony and Harrison offer up their grades and, well, Anthony didn't hold back. He and Harrison have a productive conversation on their outlooks thus far. They then find themselves making the case for betting on LeBron James and Anthony Davis -- something they can't believe they have to do once again. Finally, with a minor tweak to power ranking this week, Harrison ranks Lakers who historically got too much belief from coaches and Anthony threw out five trades he'd prefer over trading for Zach LaVine or Dejounte Murray. 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
Tue, January 16, 2024
Appateaser: Can the Lakers play their way out of trade rumors?
Everyone knows how much Raj hates trade rumors. So it's incredibly on-brand of him to wonder what it would take for last year's core to somehow avoid getting traded this year. Anthony answered given what he knows right now and offers up an alternative route to the giant trades it would take to land Zach LaVine or Dejounte Murray. 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
Tue, January 16, 2024
Darvin Ham goes back to OG starters, Lakers pick up huge win vs. Thunder
The Lakers came into last night desperately needing a win and got one against a good Oklahoma City Thunder team. Darvin Ham went back to the season's original starters and they performed much better than we'd seen previously. LeBron James and Anthony Davis played well and were able to enjoy getting to a quiet statistical performance, a rarity to this point. D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves also played well together. Anthony welcomed Raj to break down the game and look ahead to trade rumors and whether these Lakers can play well enough to keep the team together. 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
Mon, January 15, 2024
Appateaser: NBA scout throws shade at the Lakers
In this segment from today's Lowdown, Anthony discusses the Lakers' disinterest in building on success and how NBA teams are now scouting for this. He also talks about the toll this whole Darvin Ham situation is taking on the Lakers, as a rift is growing within the organization because of the job he's done this 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
Mon, January 15, 2024
A very real rift is forming within the Lakers about Darvin Ham
Anthony Davis took accountability for the loss Saturday night. What a concept. Our Anthony recaps another tough weekend and the fallout from it -- or the lack thereof as it pertains to Darvin Ham. That said, tension is building as those at the top still support Ham and those he works with more on a daily basis feel very different. Anthony also hits on the latest trade rumors as now D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura are trade eligible. He also hits on a potential free agent who would really help later in the season should he get bought out: Gordon Hayward. To wrap things up, Anthony offers up an injury update on Cam Reddish and why he's nervous we may not see Cam for a little while. 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
Fri, January 12, 2024
Why Austin Reaves has struggled so much defensively this season
Anthony discusses Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka not necessarily doing Darvin Ham the favors they think they are with all the leaking signs of support, using Game of Thrones as the example. Then, he discusses how the defensive strategies the Lakers are implemented aren't helping and are specifically hurting someone like Austin Reaves. He also wonders how much LeBron James' recent play has to do with all this noise and/or his frustrations with Ham specifically. Finally, he answers your questions, and boy were there a ton. 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
Fri, January 12, 2024
Darvin Ham goes full Byron Scott
Anthony reacts to an absolute no-show on national tv against the Suns. As he was doing so, Darvin Ham dropped a quote that should stop every Lakers fan in their tracks, telling the guys to "man up." Yeesh. For a quick second, Sabreena Merchant joined the show to talk about everything going on but was cut short by a faulty power line. One of those nights. 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
Thu, January 11, 2024
More trade rumors intel; How close was Darvin Ham to being fired?
Anthony and Aaron relay the latest trade reporting, plus what Anthony has been hearing, too. They also explain why the Lakers' options this trade season a little more limited than in years past and the impact that is going to have on their moves. They also spend a little time on Darvin Ham and whether these last couple wins have put all the drama behind him. How close was he to getting fired? 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
Thu, January 11, 2024
Anthony Davis appreciation episode
Anthony spends the opening segment admiring the season Anthony Davis has put together. He's been special, flat out. The Lakers need to stack wins while he keeps playing like this. From there, he looks at the trade market and combines the reporting already out there with what he's hearing, especially pertaining to Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell. To wrap things up, he discusses the latest on Rui Hachimura and Cam Reddish's injuries. 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
Wed, January 10, 2024
Appateaser: No, the league isn't rigged for the Lakers
Toronto's head coach lost his mind talking about the refs last night. This, with the fourth quarter free-throw discrepancy, led NBA Twitter to once again do the whole "the league is rigged for the Lakers" bit, which is pretty played out at this point. Anthony and Raj reacted to all this live and Anthony wasn't having 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
Wed, January 10, 2024
Anthony Davis is playing the best he has as a Laker since the bubble
Anthony is joined in The Lounge by Raj Chipalu (All Access Lakers) to discuss a game the Lakers absolutely needed to win, and were able to behind Anthony Davis. The guys discuss the game itself, Davis' shooting impacting the roll he's on right now, and the Lakers finding a way to go back to him after they ignored him in the second and third quarters. Toronto head coach Darko Rajakovic lost his mind about free throws so they laugh at that a little. Also covered: D'Angelo Russell leaving without talking again and why the guys understand his frustration, Max Christie closing the game, and Christian Wood giving the Lakers another pitch to throw. 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
Tue, January 09, 2024
The Lakers threw Frank Vogel under the bus for the Russell Westbrook disaster
We're now years removed from both the ends of the Frank Vogel and Russell Westbrook era but the Lakers just can't seem to stop pointing fingers, with one person in particular consistently avoiding blame. 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
Tue, January 09, 2024
Darvin Ham opened up communication with players in response to recent reports
According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Darvin Ham and the Lakers hashed things out in response to reports about the disconnect there. This is exactly what we were hoping to hear. Anthony reacts to that and discusses what it might mean moving forward. In a quick aside, he points out the cheap shot fired at Frank Vogel regarding Russell Westbrook and marvels at Rob Pelinka's office politics game. Jeanie Buss apparently really believes in Ham, so Anthony analyzes those reports as well. To wrap thing up, he discusses reports that Ja Morant is going to miss the rest of the season and what it means for 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
Mon, January 08, 2024
Appateaser: What did beating the Clippers do for Darvin Ham's job security?
One of last night's segments had to do with a look at everything coming into last night's game regarding Darvin Ham and his current job security and then, following the win, a discussion on what that looks like now. Honestly, not much has changed, as the people who would make the final decision on Ham have never wanted to fire him -- for a variety of reasons. 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
Mon, January 08, 2024
Lakers beat Clippers, quiet noise surrounding Darvin Ham
Almost nothing would've led one to believe the Lakers would be the surging Clippers... and then they did. Anthony recaps a fun, somewhat ugly game that saw Darvin Ham and the Lakers at least temporarily rise above all the noise and rumors surrounding the team. 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
Fri, January 05, 2024
The Lakers have to win a bunch in January to "save" Darvin Ham's job
Anthony opens The Lounge to give the latest on Darvin Ham and add to it what he's heard recently. It does sound like the temperature is rising on Ham's seat. So much so that this month could really impact how long he remains the head coach of the Lakers. From there, he takes some questions and sends you on your merry way into the weekend. 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
Fri, January 05, 2024
Appateaser: The real takeaway from all the locker room turmoil reporting
As promised, we're clipping important portions of the show and calling them Appateasers (Anthony will explain on today's Happy Hour). Today's 'Teaser is a macro takeaway from all the reporting about the locker room. At some point, communication broke down and enough people said they'd had enough. 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
Fri, January 05, 2024
Darvin Ham lost the locker room
Anthony and Aaron react to reports that paint a pretty bleak picture for Darvin Ham. How did things go from that magical run to a locker room that doesn't seem to trust its head coach? Also, if you've been listening to this show for the last couple months, none of this should surprise you. Anthony adds his couple cents to today's reports. 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
Fri, December 29, 2023
Final Happy Hour of 2023
2023 was actually a pretty successful year for the Lakers, as Anthony explains. He looks back on the year that was, then ahead to the year that might be. He then takes questions from Twitter and the comment section. 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
Fri, December 29, 2023
Lakers get much-needed good vibes win over Hornets
Anthony recaps a nice, comfortable blowout. Didn't always look like that would be the case, but we got there. He discusses the bench extending the lead, Rui Hachimura stepping into the starting group, and how that move from Darvin Ham might only further the gap between him and Austin Reaves. 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
Thu, December 28, 2023
Is Darvin Ham's seat getting hot? BTS on Anthony's starting lineup scoop
Anthony and Aaron start the show with a quick explanation on the lengthy absence. Again, we are deeply sorry. We'll make sure Anthony never gets sick again. Then, they take you behind the scenes on the lineup story Anthony broke over the weekend and how it came to be. From there, they break down the new starting group and discuss what it signals now and why some in the locker room are annoyed with Darvin Ham's coaching. Finally, they have a lengthy discussion on whether Ham's seat is getting warm, whether it should be, and his standing in the organization in general. 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
Fri, December 22, 2023
Rui Hachimura needs more minutes
After a(nother) conversation about D'Angelo Russell, Anthony and Aaron wonder aloud why Rui Hachimura seemingly can't crack the rotation more regularly. 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
Fri, December 22, 2023
It's time to have the Darvin Ham conversation
Anthony and Aaron react to the Lakers losing to the Wolves but it turns into a conversation about Darvin Ham. It's a little uncomfortable, and Ham isn't doing enough to quite the doubters (like Anthony). 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
Thu, December 21, 2023
Raj has had enough with these Lakers
Honestly, we're all going to get out of the way and let Raj cook 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
Thu, December 21, 2023
Jon Krawczynski on the Wolves turnaround, upcoming Lakers matchup, and the D'Angelo Russell experience
Anthony welcomes Jon Krawczynski (The Athletic) to discuss the season the Minnesota Timberwolves are having and how important organizational culture is. Then, the guys preview Lakers-Wolves Thursday and why it's a particularly fun matchup. The wrap with a conversation about the D'Angelo Russell experience and everything it can entail, both good and bad. 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
Wed, December 20, 2023
Why are the Lakers such a different team outside the In-Season Tournament?
Anthony talks to Aaron about the Lakers outside the In-Season Tournament. Why is there such a stark contrast? Then, they talk about LeBron James' and Anthony Davis' minutes and whether they're concerned about how they're racking them up. Finally, they wrap by continuing Anthony's reporting on D'Angelo Russell and potential tension in the locker room. 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
Tue, December 19, 2023
Is D'Angelo Russell becoming a problem?
Anthony recaps the latest frustrating, winnable loss, details some bad habits that have crept back in since the IST, and offers up some of what he's heard about some tension in the Lakers' locker room between some guys and D'Angelo Russell. 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
Mon, December 18, 2023
Anthony re-explains he trade season primer
Anthony didn't like how he explained he trade primer Friday so he goes back and clears it up, hopefully. He then discusses the backup center situation and how the Lakers might address it before updating Gabe Vincent's availability and previewing tonight's game against the Knicks. 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
Fri, December 15, 2023
NBA trade rumors season kickoff
Anthony runs through some trade targets and goes through their prices after opening a quick mailbag. He wraps with a look at tonight's matchup against the Spurs. You can read about all those trade targets in more detail here: https://anthonyirwin.substack.com/p/happy-trade-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
Fri, December 15, 2023
Harrison and Anthony fight over In-Season Tournament banners... TO THE DEATH
Anthony and Harrison start by discussing the trio of Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell and Taurean Prince. Then, they debate the Lakers flying an In-Season Tournament Championship banner at the behest/nudging/request/demand of the league. They wrap with this week's power rankings, which focus pretty heavily on Giannis Antetokounmpo fighting the Indiana Pacers over a basketball. 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
Thu, December 14, 2023
Once again, Darvin Ham goes away from defense/wings and it almost costs a win
Anthony and Raj debate over Darvin Ham's coaching approach. This should've been a nice, relaxing episode after a nice, relaxing win. But nope. Can't have nice things, apparently. 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
Wed, December 13, 2023
Welp. Saw that effort coming
Anthony discusses the Lakers' approach to the sport and how it continues to bite them in the rear end. He then covers the move away from the identity they'd found success with and how that again highlights Darvin Ham's basketball ideologies. This was an annoying loss, mostly because of how predictable the effort felt. 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
Tue, December 12, 2023
Did the NBA just make the Lakers disregard a decades-long banner policy?
Anthony offers up an update on Gabe Vincent and the news is surprisingly good. Anthony being Anthony, though, he wonders what this does to the identity the Lakers have found in Vincent's absence. Next, he discusses the Lakers seemingly being forced to fly a banner they pretty clearly weren't interested in only a few days ago. What went on there? Finally, he wraps by looking ahead to tonight's game against Dallas and wonders how NBA media is supposed to handle Zion Williamson's apparent condition 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
Mon, December 11, 2023
The Los Angeles Lakers are NBA (in-season tournament) Champions
Anthony discusses one of the most fun Los Angeles sports weekends in a long, long time. Sit back, put your feet up, and enjoy. Unless you're at work. Try to look busy. Please don't let us get you in trouble. 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
Fri, December 08, 2023
Let's celebrate this week with an ACTUALLY happy Happy Hour
Anthony started this show thinking it would be a nice, quick, 20-30-minute chat. It turned into a full on actually happy Happy Hour because you, the listeners, had so many great questions. He starts, though, with a quick monologue on why he thinks the Lakers belong in that top tier of championship contenders now. 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
Fri, December 08, 2023
Raj and Anthony marvel at that butt-kickin'
Anthony and Raj react to a complete mollywhopping as the Lakers demo'ed the Pelicans to the tune of a 44-point blowout. Honestly, no show design here. Just sit back and enjoy this one with us. 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
Thu, December 07, 2023
No, the Lakers aren't interested in Zach LaVine
The Lakers have been connected to Zach LaVine since the start of the season. Thing is, they aren't actually all that interested in him. So what's going on there? Anthony and Aaron explain. Then, the guys discuss the Lakers' wing-heavy rotation and who might be on the outside looking in if this is the identity Darvin Ham commits to. Please commit to it, Darvin. We're begging. 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
Thu, December 07, 2023
Jovan Buha on timeout-gate, Lakers' wing-based identity, LeStrongSafety, Anthony Davis and trade rumors
Jovan Buha (The Athletic) stopped by to discuss a whole bunch. He and Anthony relived the last 16 hours or so as Jovan was the pool reporter tasked with asking Tuesday's referees about that controversial timeout. Then, they looked at this wing-heavy roster and the impact all that length had on Phoenix and might have moving forward if Darvin Ham commits to that group as this team's identity. Anthony pitches his concept for LeBron as strong safety in the defense and Jovan didn't hate it. They wrap with a conversation about Anthony Davis' wild swings from overrated to underrated to properly rated and everywhere in-between and a brief look at D'Angelo Russell trade rumors as they are already swirling in unavoidable ways. 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
Wed, December 06, 2023
Harrison takes all the victories laps for the in-season tournament as Lakers beat Suns
Anthony and Harrison react to a fun, ugly game between the Lakers and Suns that felt more important than usual. As that is the case, Anthony admits to maybe being a little wrong about the IST. Yes. Anthony admitted he might be wrong. The guys talk about the game, Darvin Ham's coaching, Taurean Prince, the Lakers wings who should play, LeBron's insane longevity 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
Mon, December 04, 2023
Cranjis McBasketball and Anthony debate analytics TO THE DEATH
Anthony welcomes Tim (Lakers Exceptionalism Pod) to debate hyper efficiency with against potential predictability. Anthony Davis' shot diet comes to mind, where his three-point attempts have all but disappeared and Anthony is worried that makes him easier to guard. This leads to a discussion about the five-out system and how, even while the shot profile seems effective, it may explain why some guys have struggled to shoot. They wrap with a discussion about Taurean Prince that led to some legit hilarious stats. 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
Mon, December 04, 2023
LeBron James vs. Ime Udoka full breakdown
Anthony has probably way too much fun breaking down LeBron James vs. Ime Udoka. Yeah he talks about how nice it was to have all the wings back and the impact that will have on the team's identity but really it's the exact kind of story he simply cannot get enough of. 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
Fri, December 01, 2023
Sabreena Merchant surprises Anthony mid-mailbag!
Happy Friday everyone! Anthony went live to answer some of your questions only to be surprised on air by friend of the show and former SSR co-host Sabreena Merchant. The two talk about how far back they've scaled their expectations, how much of the meh start to the season are real issues vs. the result of so many injuries, and, of course, to tell Anthony how wrong he is about the In-Season Tournament. This was a blast. 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
Fri, December 01, 2023
Another games against a good team, another blowout loss
Anthony reacts to the latest underwhelming performance against a good team even given lowered expectations with all the injuries. The offense needs more direction, and until they get it, nothing is going to change. He also closes with a trend he's noticed in NBA ownership as the league prepares for negotiations on its next media rights deal. 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
Thu, November 30, 2023
Anthony and Aaron discuss Darvin Ham. Lots and lots of Ham talk
A quarter of the way through the season, Anthony and Aaron take inventory on what they've seen from Darvin Ham as a head coach. There's plenty to like. There's also, unfortunately, plenty to question. Anthony also unveils a stat that almost literally left Aaron speechless. 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
Thu, November 30, 2023
Lakers bounce back, mollywhop unserious Pistons
Every so often you need a win like that. Anthony and Raj break it down, then look ahead to a big game a mere 24 hours later against the Oklahoma City 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
Wed, November 29, 2023
Dan Woike on Zach LaVine trade rumors, Lakers' offensive struggles, injury updates
Dan Woike (L.A. Times) stops by to discuss the struggles thus far on offense for the Lakers. Anthony reads a few stats that makes even Dan shiver a little. Then, they dive into the recent trade rumors and the impact they might already be having on guys. If you're hoping for Zach LaVine, we throw a damp blanket on some of that noise. Finally, the guys go through guys currently out but hopefully returning soon. 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
Wed, November 29, 2023
Lakers' reward for winning their IST pool: Another game against the Suns
Anthony starts the show wondering why exactly the Lakers should care about winning the In-Season Tournament. Sorry. We keep trying to get him to stop. Then, he discusses the Lakers' offense and a few stats that have him nervous moving forward. He wraps with a quick discussion on Zach LaVine and whether he fixes the Lakers' offensive 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
Tue, November 28, 2023
That can't be the answer to Anthony Davis gotten called a flopper
Anthony... well, he goes full Anthony. 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
Mon, November 27, 2023
Lakers continue to prove how valuable depth is through rough injury situation
Anthony looks back on a Thanksgiving weekend that featured two very different games that featured some very familiar issues. In one case, the Lakers weren't able to overcome them. In the other, they were. He explains LeBron James' thought process in taking that one dumb three he seems to take late in every close game. He makes the case for Max Christie getting minutes even as guys get healthy. Fun weekend. 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
Wed, November 22, 2023
Anthony and Aaron hash it out over the In-Season Tournament
Anthony is sick of the fake praise he feels for the In-Season Tournament. He and Aaron debate the tournament and all the NBA's other recent efforts to generate untapped revenue. From there, they discuss the actual Lakers and when it might make sense to finally bench Taurean Prince. 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
Wed, November 22, 2023
Quietly, the Lakers are starting to show some similarities to that 2020 title team
LeBron James and Anthony Davis got to sit yet another fourth quarter. Austin Reaves actually handled pressure fairly well. D'Angelo Russell loves playing from way ahead. Taurean Prince continues to struggle. The Lakers appear to have lost Cam Reddish to a groin injury. Rui Hachimura has quietly made a solid case for an increased role. Even beyond all that, Anthony has noticed some potential similarities to that title team we all loved so much. He talks to Raj Chipalu about all of it on the heels of a dominant win against Utah. 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
Tue, November 21, 2023
Have you had fun watching these Lakers?
Anthony is curious as he has watched this season to this point somewhat frustrated... Are you having fun? Harrison thinks so? Maybe? Anthony also has a theory that expands to the rest of the league on this topic. The guys then unveil their second power rankings of the season, and boy what an addition this segment has been. 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
Tue, November 21, 2023
How should the Lakers handle Jarred Vanderbilt's impending return?
Anthony is joined by Raj Chipalu (All Access Lakers) to discuss the Lakers thus far. Where do they land in relation to his expectations heading into the season? Jarred Vanderbilt might be on the mend. When he comes back, what should the rotation look like? D'Angelo Russell is once again a polarizing figure. What can he do to show he should remain a Laker for the entirety of this season? The Lakers have a results problem right now offensively. Should they stick with the process? 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
Mon, November 20, 2023
LeBron James. How.
Anthony recaps a thrilling win that went right down to the wire. He highlights LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, Cam Reddish, and Taurean Prince, then moves on to the macro of winning a game while you don't play well against a surprisingly good Houston Rockets team. 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
Thu, November 16, 2023
What are fair expectations for Anthony Davis?
Following 24 hours or so of nonstop Anthony Davis takes, Anthony has a simple question for Aaron: What is fair to expect of Anthony Davis on a nightly basis? What type of standard should we hold him to? The guys also talk about a tweet Anthony sent that has made his mentions a nuclear disaster and some weird trade rumors it feels way too early 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
Thu, November 16, 2023
Anthony Davis no-shows, gives plenty of ammo to doubters
Anthony rips Anthony Davis. It's really just as simple as saying that the Lakers lost because he didn't show up. Still, others deserved credit (LeBron James, D'Angelo Russell, Cam Reddish) and some deserved criticism (Austin Reaves, Darvin Ham), but this was about AD. 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
Wed, November 15, 2023
Anthony Davis dominates Jaren Jackson Jr., talks some stuff after the game
Anthony is joined by Raj Chipalu to recap a nice, fun, relaxing Lakers blowout. We don't get many of these so they enjoy it, as well as some of the other hilarity that took place within the division as both the Clippers and Warriors went viral for the wrong reasons. They give kudos to Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell, Cam Reddish and Rui Hachimura in particular, but mostly just enjoy last night's festivities. 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
Mon, November 13, 2023
The Lakers won without LeBron James
Anthony details the specific circumstances that led to the Lakers performing even without LeBron James. Yes, it was a shorthanded and bad Trail Blazers team, but the Lakers did enough to win. Anthony Davis bullied Deandre Ayton and their small frontcourt. D'Angelo Russell picked up the creative responsibilities and came through. Austin Reaves is getting used to his role off the bench. Cam Reddish continued his steady play. Quietly, Darvin Ham put Rui Hachimura on Portland's best player (Jerami Grant) and he fared quite well. Taurean Prince did little things while his shot wasn't falling. 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
Fri, November 10, 2023
When should the Lakers change their starters? When should they scrap five out?
Anthony and Aaron negotiate The Lounge's official partnership with All Access Lakers. They were brutal and their friendship may never be the same. Also, the guys talk about the starters' uninspiring minutes thus far and whether it might be time to scrap the scheme the Lakers entered the season with. 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
Thu, November 09, 2023
So about that optimism,
Well, it took all of eight games for all that warm, fuzzy optimism to subside. Aaron poured himself a nice tall glass of unnamed cognac for 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
Thu, November 09, 2023
Anthony unleashes his first rant of the season
The Lakers played against the Rockets Wednesday night. Well, they were scheduled to. No one showed up outside of Rui Hachimura. Anthony has had enough of the complete lack of urgency from the starters and thinks they're having a ripple effect across the rest of the team. Is it time to worry now? Maybe not, but there are some concerning trends. 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
Wed, November 08, 2023
Anthony and Harrison introduce... Power Rankings, as you've never heard them before
Anthony has long been fascinated by power rankings and finally figured out a way that he might enjoy doing them on the show. In this episode, the guys power ranking anything they've wanted to talk about from the NBA's first couple weeks. And get used to these. Every time Harrison comes on the show, they're doing them. 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
Wed, November 08, 2023
The definitive Anthony Davis conversation
Anthony has started to notice a complete lack of nuance about Anthony Davis, so it's once again time for him and Harrison to have THE definitive Anthony Davis Discussion. Anthony also rants about the Lakers' handling of injuries (again). But mostly, this is a space to come to hear the only conversation about AD you'll ever need... until they feel the need to have it again. 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
Tue, November 07, 2023
Lakers lose to Heat, their tempers, maybe Anthony Davis
Anthony recaps a game that featured groin spasms, Cam Reddish game-winning attempts, technical fouls, ejections, and, well all kinds of everything else. He also rants a little bit on how the Lakers have handled injuries through a mere seven games. 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
Fri, November 03, 2023
If the Lakers do go bigger, how would the rotation look?
The Lakers are finding out through experience and success which way they should probably play moving forward. Anthony explains what that means for the guards and who else might wind up losing time if Darvin Ham tweaks things to focus more on size. 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
Thu, November 02, 2023
The Lakers finally snapped that stupid Clippers streak
Anthony is joined by a jubilant Raj Chipalu to recap an incredible game. The Lakers beat the Clippers in overtime in what felt like a playoff game. LeBron James led the way with 35. Anthony Davis anchored the D. Darvin Ham fully committed to size. Austin Reaves got his groove back. All of it lent to a special night. Let's break it down. 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
Tue, October 31, 2023
What does the James Harden trade mean for the Lakers; Christian Wood is changing the Lakers' identity
Anthony and Aaron discuss the basketball side of the James Harden trade and how the Clippers now match up against the Lakers. Anthony still doesn't believe in them. The Clippers are too small, which offers a perfect segue into the Lakers now potentially playing bigger thanks to Christian Wood stepping up. The guys examine what he's brought and then Anthony asks about Max Christie, plus gives a theory on what might be going on with his minutes. 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
Tue, October 31, 2023
James Harden was finally traded; Anthony isn't impressed
With news dropping late last night that James Harden would finally be be joining the Clippers, Anthony explains why this is a perfect fit, but not in the way Clippers fans might be hoping. He and Aaron disagree on a couple things as they take a look at the fallout in Philly and how Harden did business compared to, say, Damian Lillard. 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
Tue, October 31, 2023
Lakers vanquish Magic; Anthony Davis, still v good; D'Angelo Russell dunked!
Anthony recaps a tough win against an upstart Magic team that looked poised on several occasions to upset the Lakers at home. Anthony Davis led the way with a big night. D'Angelo Russell hit some huge shots. LeBron James continues to amaze. Austin Reaves continues to, well, not amaze. 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
Mon, October 30, 2023
Lakers lose in OT to Kings; Darvin Ham found his Avery Bradley
Darvin Ham is really trying to make fetch (Gabe Vincent) happen. Fetch isn't going to happen. Anthony is already pretty fed up with this aspect of Ham's rotations even if he understands some of the issues Ham has been running into. He explains some of why this team feels a little disjointed but also makes it clear that Ham needs to move away from what appears to be an idealogical approach (playing small). 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
Fri, October 27, 2023
Is Christian Wood's defense legit?
Anthony (re)introduces a show concept that he'll be doing every Friday, with your help. Today, a listener (shouts to KRSwishh) wanted to know how he felt about Christian Wood's improved focus on defense, so... Anthony talked about Wood's defense and offered an analogy to figure out the likelihood that this continues. Same goes for D'Angelo Russell. He then quickly recaps the week that was and looks ahead to next week. 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
Fri, October 27, 2023
Wasn't pretty, but the Lakers got their first win of the season
Anthony reacts to the first win of the 2023-'24 season. Yes, the Lakers made us sweat it out, but given that it's a divisional opponent at home, they needed it. Anthony Davis bounced back. LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant sure was fun. Christian Wood! What Austin Reaves needs to do to look more comfortable. What the hell was Darvin Ham thinking with all those Gabe Vincent minutes? Plus, some picks for a fun Friday night of hoops courtesy of Sleeper. 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
Thu, October 26, 2023
LeBron wants to play point; Chuck grills Adam Silver; AD needs to dominate vs. Phoenix
In classic Anthony-and-Aaron fashion, this episode sure does wander. First, they start with a viral clip of LeBron James reminding Phil Handy he can play point guard. Should he, is the question. Then, after Anthony credits Charles Barkley for pushing Adam Silver on the NBA's domestic violence policies, the guys discuss that situation and how they think the league can do better. They segue awkwardly to tonight's game against Phoenix, in which Anthony thinks Anthony Davis needs to dominate. 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
Thu, October 26, 2023
Lakers look to bounce back vs. shorthanded Suns; Anthony Davis needs this one
Anthony wraps up what's left of the discussion about opening night. He offers a couple more notes and a little more explanation for the guys some of you think he was a little too hard on after Tuesday night. Then, he looks ahead to a matchup with the Phoenix Suns, who might not have Devin Booker and/or Bradley Beal. Anthony Davis needs this one. We need him to need it. He finishes with a trip around the league on a busy night and laughs at the Chicago Bulls. 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
Wed, October 25, 2023
Matt Moore on Lakers-Nuggets; How to bet the Lakers this year
Anthony and fan favorite Matt Moore discuss the sights and sounds from opening night. The Nuggets beat the Lakers, though Matt and Anthony somewhat disagree on why. What they do agree on is how the Lakers need more from Anthony Davis, especially if LeBron James' limits are going to be limited the way Darvin Ham said they might after the game. They wrap with a few minutes on how to bet the Lakers this year and which kinds of matchups they'll play well in. 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
Wed, October 25, 2023
Lakers drop opener to Nuggets; Anthony Davis disappears in second half; LeBron still looks like LeBron (but for fewer minutes)
Anthony discusses an interesting game between the Nuggets and Lakers that went just about as he thought heading in, with a couple details that certainly felt noteworthy. He talks about Anthony Davis disappearing in the second half -- especially painful given what Nikola Jokic did. He offered some additional context as to why that happened. He also talked about D'Angelo Russell's disappointing night. On a lighter note, LeBron James looked great and Cam Reddish and Christian Wood pleasantly surprised. 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
Tue, October 24, 2023
Lakers-Nuggets preview; L.A.'s depth vs. Denver's hangover
Anthony previews Lakers-Nuggets, a fascinating matchup to open the NBA season. He then takes a few questions from the various mailbag options. He wraps by wondering what's up with Jarred Vanderbilt and takes issue with the Lakers' approach to injury information. 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
Mon, October 23, 2023
Anthony, Pete & Harrison reunite for NBA Eve
After multiple years of not being able to record together, Anthony, Pete and Harrison are together again. They talk about expectations for this upcoming Lakers season. They talk about questions they have heading in. They argue over expectations for Anthony Davis and LeBron James. But most of all, they just enjoy getting to do this for the first time in way too long. 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
Mon, October 23, 2023
Lakers full preseason recap: Who impressed? Who needed to show more? Expectations?
The Lakers are roughly 24 hours from tipping off their 2023-'24 campaign. All things considered, it was a successful preseason. Anthony looks at who impressed him and who needed to show more (for a variety of reasons). Then, he zooms out to define the identity the Lakers will need to accept to optimize this season by looking closely at the strengths and weaknesses of this team. Finally, he outlines his expectations for this team, which are pretty damn high.. 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
Fri, October 20, 2023
Lakers wrap up a successful preseason on a weird note
The Lakers wrapped up their preseason with a weird one against a shorthanded Suns team (no Devin Booker, no Bradley Beal). It was pretty clear the intent was to get out of there healthy (mission accomplished) but did lead to some lackadaisical play. Anthony recaps the game in both macro and micro senses, all the while understanding why Lakers fans might not have the most patience. 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
Thu, October 19, 2023
Nike will pay for its crimes against NBA uniforms
With so little complain about with the Lakers, Anthony turns his attention to the atrocities Nike continues to commit against NBA uniforms. He and Aaron discuss that, James Harden and how pleasant this preseason has been. He also tells the story of Jen shooting down any ego he may have ever developed from being recognized in public. 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
Wed, October 18, 2023
Mirin Fader on Austin Reaves' insane summer
Anthony is joined by Mirin Fader to discuss her latest piece on Austin Reaves. He had one of the most insane offseasons in recent memory and it honestly is a perfect continuation for his basically inimitable career. The trio discuss golf, Austin's drive, how he gained LeBron's trust, Taylor Swift and frugality. Yeah, this was a typical ridiculous Anthony and Harrison interview. 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
Tue, October 17, 2023
Jovan Buha on D'Angelo Russell's transformation, Lakers' new offensive identity
Jovan Buha (The Athletic) comes back to outline just how different this preseason/training camp has been from the others he's covered on the beat. Both on and off the court, the contrast couldn't possible be more drastic -- and enjoyable. He talks about the offensive overhaul, the three-point shooting, and the general competency he's noticed this year. The guys also discuss D'Angelo Russell and his approach to the game, and whether what we've seen increases the likelihood that he remains on the team into the postseason. 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
Mon, October 16, 2023
The Lakers just keep impressing this preseason; Is it time to rethink expectations?
Anthony recaps a nice preseason weekend. The Lakers handled the Warriors (while all the main rotation players were playing) and then competed with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard with LeBron James. Yes, this team will succeed in different ways than we might be used to, but they're going to be very good all the same -- so good that Anthony is upping his expectations for them 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
Fri, October 13, 2023
Adam Mares on why it's good that the Lakers and Nuggets don't like each other
Anthony is welcomed by an old friend in Adam Mares (AllCity, DNVR) whose Nuggets have a very real animosity towards the Lakers, who are happy to share that feeling. Both guys think it's good the teams are open to feeling that way, even in the "rent-free" era. They also talk about why Nikola Jokic pisses off Lakers fans specifically, even while he shares a lot in common with Kobe Bryant, according to Adam. This conversation touches on a bunch, including labor sentiments of all things, so tune in. 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
Thu, October 12, 2023
If this is who D'Angelo Russell might be, the Lakers' ceiling gets tangibly higher
Anthony starts the show with a short rant about his stupid Dodgers. He quickly moves off of that to enjoy the positively immaculate vibes surrounding the Lakers, all starting with D'Angelo Russell. If this is who he might be moving forward, wow. Anthony and Aaron discuss him, the rotation, Jaxson Hayes, and what they were most right or wrong about heading into preseason. 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
Thu, October 12, 2023
Lakers handle Kings even without LeBron, AD, Reaves
Anthony can't get enough of this team. He heaps praise on D'Angelo Russell, the multiple wing looks presented, how they're taking advantage of the math and just generally how professional this team looks. He also has been pleasantly surprised by Jaxson Hayes, who shined in his start even against Damontas Sabonis. 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
Wed, October 11, 2023
Anthony finally talks out the rotation he thinks makes the most sense
Anthony and Raj talk through the rotation they think makes the most sense for the Lakers, which allows Anthony to finally figure out the identity he wants for both the starters and the bench unit. This involves an analogy involving the 2004 classic "300," which, you guessed it, Raj hasn't seen. 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
Wed, October 11, 2023
The Lakers are finally a modern NBA team
Anthony and Raj marvel at the Lakers finally warming to the concept of math in the sport of basketball. This team is going to be difficult to defend. Raj also explains how he's somehow right that there always was a good team in there somewhere. Then, in the surprise of all surprises, Raj pushes back against some of Anthony and Sabreena's optimism from yesterday's episodes. 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
Tue, October 10, 2023
Sabreena Merchant on the Lakers' backup center decision, WNBA Finals
Anthony and Sabreena wrap up their conversation with a debate over who should be the Lakers' backup center. They then turn their attention to the WNBA MVP results and the finals series currently underway and how both those things point to an incredibly bright future for women's basketball. 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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