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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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  • Aug 21, 2019 · 42 min

    Should the Lakers sign Dwight Howard, Joakim Noah or someone else?

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the injury to Demarcus Cousins. Which option would be the best fit for this Lakers roster? Reports state that Dwight Howard, Joakim Noah, Mo Speights and Marcin Gortat are all options for the Lakers this season. Plus Magic Johnson's lifelong vacation continues.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 16, 2019 · 41 min

    I Love Basketball: DeMarcus Cousins' Devastating Injury and the Riddle of Rob Pelinka

    It's Friday, everyone, and yesterday was the worst day ever. Sasha and Sabreena attempt to pick through their bruised and confused feelings and thoughts about DeMarcus Cousins' most recent injury. Then they explore the questions of which moves Rob Pelinka is actually responsible for making and how he has fared thus far in the front office hot seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 15, 2019 · 56 min

    Could Kentavious Caldwell-Pope crack the starting lineup?

    On today's episode of "Can You Dig It?" Jacob and Christian break down why Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will likely have his best season with the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 13, 2019 · 39 min

    Breaking down the Lakers 2019-2020 schedule

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla breakdown the Lakers schedule for the upcoming season. They also talk about the 43 nationally televised games and the tough stretch they will face from mid January through February. Plus another round of "Fine or Fine". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 12, 2019 · 40 min

    Rich Paul reportedly likes the idea of Anthony Davis in New York if the Lakers implode, Kyle Kuzma says he thought the young Lakers could've been a dynasty and a LeBron James deep dive. With Sportsnet 650's Marcus Fitzgerald

    In this episode, Jas is joined by Sportsnet 650's Marcus Fitzgerald. To kick things off, they discuss the report that Rich Paul likes the idea of Anthony Davis ending up in New York if the Lakers implode. Marcus and Jas get into if there is any chance the Lakers end up with another disastrous season, and even then, would Davis pull a Dwight Howard and bolt after a single season? Following that, Marcus and Jas get into Kyle Kuzma saying he thought the Lakers were forming a dynasty before the Anth

  • Aug 9, 2019 · 38 min

    I Love Basketball: Javale McGee and the Starting Center Conundrum

    It’s Friday, everybody, which means — you guessed it — it’s trash day… on Sasha’s street that is! Sasha and Sabreena talk about the three acts of Javale's past season with the Lakers, and how the DeMarcus Cousins signing affects his future role. They also go off the rails at times, as per usual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 8, 2019 · 53 min

    What can Quinn Cook provide the Lakers beyond 3-point shooting?

    The Lakers added a lights out 3-point shooter in Quinn Cook through free agency, but how much he impacts the team will depend on lineups. Plus, Jacob and Christian break down LeBron James' minicamp and Team USA Kyle Kuzma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 5, 2019 · 39 min

    The Lakers will be playing the Clippers on two of the biggest days of the NBA regular season, plus Frank Vogel's offense and rotations, and the Carmelo Anthony question. With part-time NBA assistant coach Doug Eberhardt

    In this episode, Jas is joined by part-time NBA assistant coach and Sportnet's Doug Eberhardt, who most recently worked with the Houston Rockets, but has also spent time coaching with the Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks. To kick things off, they get into the news that the Lakers will be playing the Clippers on two of the biggest days of the NBA regular season. The guys also get into how superstars like Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard and Kyrie Irving will be treated in their returns to the ci

  • Aug 2, 2019 · 46 min

    I Love Basketball: Let's Boogie, Baby

    Fresh from escapades in a foreign land, Sabreena joyfully rejoins Sasha on the air to continue the Silver Screen and Roll's podcast player previews with a sometimes thorny conversation about how DeMarcus Cousins fits on the team. Sasha lets her feelings overshadow the truth and Sabreena errs on the safe side — yin and yang, not respectively. Will Cousins start? Can he play with LeBron and AD? What is the true essence of "Boogie"? All that and more on I Love Basketball.  Learn more about your ad

  • Aug 1, 2019 · 37 min

    Can Avery Bradley have a bounce-back season with the Lakers?

    Jacob and Christian are joined by Sabreena to talk about Avery Bradley, who will need to turn back the clock to help the Lakers in a meaningful way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 31, 2019 · 42 min

    Where does Alex Caruso fit in the Lakers PG depth chart?

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about ESPN's survey that named Kawhi Leonard the NBA's best player, LeBron James not receiving a single vote and the outrage over LeBron's AAU celebrations. Plus they profile Alex Caruso and discuss where he fits in the depth chart for the Lakers this upcoming season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 30, 2019 · 46 min

    The Lake Show: What you might not know about Kostas Antetokounmpo

    Harrison and Anthony welcome Mirin Fader of Bleacher Report to discuss the  Antetokounmpo family and specifically Kostas, whom the Lakers signed recently. They also discuss Jared Dudley disagreeing with Steve Kerr, Anthony Davis' title-or-bust talk and the best colors for cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 29, 2019 · 32 min

    Jerry West's son, Ryan, leaves the Lakers. Who are some candidates to be his replacement? Plus a preview of Jason Kidd's role with the Lakers as the top assistant coach to Frank Vogel and how Kidd can be an asset to the team. With Alex Regla

    In this episode, Jas is joined by SIlver Screen and Roll's Alex Regla. To kick things off, they discuss Ryan West, Jerry's son, leave the team as director of player personnel and what it means for the front office going forward. Will West join his dad across the hall with the Clippers? or was this move about looking for an expanded role with a new NBA team. Alex and Jas also look into who the Lakers may bring on to takeover West's position, and what it means for the South Bay Lakers' Nick Mazzel

  • Jul 26, 2019 · 33 min

    I Love Basketball: Jared Dudley is the thicc king we knew we needed

    Sasha remains alone in this world as Sabreena cavorts in an unknown land, but at least she can talk about one of her favorite players in the league: Jared Dudley. She discusses his value from the three point line surrounding Lebron and Anthony Davis, and his stellar defensive acumen, not to mention his propensity for maddening the opponent when necessary. She also discusses his value off the court as a mentor for the younger players on the team. She then dives into Mike Trudell's recent intervie

  • Jul 25, 2019 · 53 min

    Will Danny Green be even better playing alongside LeBron James?

    Outside of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Danny Green is probably the most important player for the Lakers and he has the potential to be the best he's ever been this season. Jacob and Christian break down why on this week's episode of "Can You Dig It?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 24, 2019 · 34 min

    What does a successful season for Kyle Kuzma look like?

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla preview Kyle Kuzma for the upcoming season. What does a successful season look like for Kuz? They also talk about his new shooting mechanics and staying on Team USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 23, 2019 · 42 min

    Lake Show -- Lakers Player Preview: Anthony Davis - Will he re-sign next summer?

    Harrison and Anthony kick off our player preview series by discussing Anthony Davis. He answered a question about his impending free agency at season's end, which allowed us to open up on the topic, then discuss this next season, which is insanely exciting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 22, 2019 · 33 min

    The Lakers pickup Antetokounmpo, not Giannis but his younger brother Kostas, igniting the Greek Freak to LA in 2021 rumors, what NBA free agency means for small market teams and did Kawhi give the Lakers a fair chance? with Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation

    In this episode, Jas is joined by Senior Writer with Lakers Nation, Trevor Lane, to discuss all of the latest news from Lakers land. To kick things off, the guys get into the Lakers claiming Kostas Antetokounmpo, younger brother of reigning NBA MVP Giannis, off waivers and if this was a move made in order to lure the Greek Freak to Los Angeles when he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2021. Following that, Trevor and Jas get into how NBA free agency will affect small market teams going forwa

  • Jul 19, 2019 · 31 min

    I Love Basketball: The Originator and the Future of Player Empowerment Converge on the Lakers

    Hampered by a voice quickly fading due to sickness, and Sabreena's devastating absence, Sasha attempts to pull off a solo pod in the vein of Stephen A. Smith. It delightfully feels like you are right there with her at midnight in her room talking about basketball with the crickets chirping in the background and the occasional whoosh of a passing car (giver her a break, she lives off Sunset — it's a busy area). The NBA doesn’t have a whole lot left to give us this offseason, and we’re all getting