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Lakers Lounge

Anthony Irwin

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.

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  • April 19 · 23 min

    PART 2: DOMINAYTON

    Deandre Ayton just outplayed Alperen Sengun in a playoff game. Anthony discusses what got him going and how the Lakers can maintain that trend. He analyzes JJ Redick's first playoff game of his second year and then wraps by answering questions from the live audience.

  • April 17 · 1 hr 4 min

    FULL: Jovan Buha on the offseason ahead

    Anthony explains why he and Jovan are talking about the offseason, then the guys dive in. What if the Lakers run it back? Can this front office build to the extent it needs to if LeBron walks? Whats at stake for the interested parties? Plus, a Q&A sessions to wrap things up.

  • April 17 · 21 min

    PART 1: Run it back?

    Anthony proposes the easiest path forward for the Lakers: Running most of this core back with a couple additions on the margins. Would that be productive enough? Would it be productive enough considering the parameters the front office approached this season with?

  • April 16 · 21 min

    PART 1: Would widening the court help with injuries?

    A listener asked whether expanding the courts (NBA, to be clear) would impact the overall health and availability of the league. Anthony explains why he considered this at one point, but what other concerns would be raised as a result.

  • April 16 · 21 min

    PART 3: Stop. Stanning. Rob. Pelinka.

    Anthony has noticed a trend in the conversation surrounding the Lakers and far too often, fans jump to the defense of Rob Pelinka with illogical tactics.

  • April 15 · 1 hr 6 min

    FULL: Lakers - Rockets deep dive with Raj

    Anthony and Raj give their predictions on how they think this series will play out and explain why, going matchup by matchup and key factor by key factor. They did this while watching the Heat-Hornets play-in game and reacted to in real-time too. Amazon, get your stuff together.

  • April 15 · 21 min

    PART 1: Lakers - Rockets series predictions

    Anthony and Raj start the show with their predictions for the series. Anthony weasled out and he isn't proud of it. Then, the guys marvel at how doubted LeBron James has been this season and the impact that might have on this series.

  • April 15 · 23 min

    PART 2: Lakers' and Rockets' solutions are oddly similar

    The Lakers and Rockets are completely different teams with incredibly different approaches to roster building and yet... their solutions to the issues their opponents are going to present are going to be oddly similar. Anthony and Raj explain.

  • April 15 · 23 min

    PART 3: Make Alperen Sengun RUN

    Anthony plays his second favorite sounder on the show as an example of what the Lakers need to do to limit Alperen Sengun's impact on the series. Raj still somehow doesn't get the sounder.

  • April 14 · 27 min

    Ryan West on Jerry's impact on and off the floor, legacy, Lakers drama

    Anthony sat down with Ryan West for an interview in anticipation of "Jerry West: The Logo," a documentary from Amazon Studios. The guys talk about Jerry was a father, mentor and person. They also discuss Ryan's experiences as Jerry and the Lakers had their issues. Ryan is currently working in the Detroit Pistons front office as a scout, so they also talk about turning around that organization and the season they're enjoying.

  • April 13 · 53 min

    FULL: Lakers wrap up season by beating the tankin' ass Jazz, will face Rockets

    The Lakers' playoff matchup was still up in the air heading into the final night of the season. The Lakers took care of their part, by beating the Jazz, but wound up the four seed as the Nuggets beat the Spurs. Anthony recaps the game, the season and the task ahead as they try to keep the season alive long enough for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to return.

  • April 13 · 27 min

    PART 1: Why how this season ended shouldn't tarnish its accomplishments

    Anthony is abundantly aware this season likely isn't going to end the way we'd like and how cruel it is to enter the playoffs such heavy underdogs simply because of injuries. It sucks, we know. However, as we look back on this season, there's still plenty the Lakers were able to accomplish and a foundation to build on moving forward.

  • April 13 · 26 min

    PART 2: Can the Lakers pull off this massive upset? How?

    Anthony discusses some of the approach tweaks he'd like to see as the Lakers try to upset the heavily-favored Rockets. He also thanks the audience for their support all year and wraps with questions from the live audience.

  • April 10 · 54 min

    HOOK: Bufkin waived, Timme Time? LeBron's Lakers future

    The Lakers have some decisions to make this summer, but now find themselves with one over the weekend. Rob Pelinka made the decision (laudably) to waive Kobe Bufkin and now has enough money to fill that roster spot. Anthony and Pete know who they'd like to see get the call, but also take time to discuss some other options. Anthony has been intrigued by how far apart he and Pete are on the subject of LeBron's future, so the guys hash out how they think this is going to play out and how they'd like to see it play out.