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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Apr 29, 2019 · 42 min
How long can LeBron James stay patient with the Lakers?
LeBron James says there is no beef between him and Lakers management, but will that last if they strike out in free agency this summer? Christian Rivas and Sabreena Merchant talk through it in our first crossover episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2019 · 32 min
The 30 podcast: Are the Lakers going to settle for Boogie Cousins, Kurt and Linda Rambis being a part of the coaching search, plus Monty Williams or Tyronn Lue? with Sportsnet 650's Marcus Fitzgerald
In this episode, Jas is joined by Sportsnet 650's Marcus Fitzgerald. To kick things off, the guys talk about the Lakers front office situation and the recent report that Magic Johnson was accidentally cc'd on emails between owner Jeanie Buss and GM Rob Pelinka, as if they have never used the internet before. With an NBA executive saying the Lakers or Knicks will get Boogie Cousins as a consolation prize, Marcus and Jas discuss if taking on the injured big man on a short term deal makes sense for
Apr 25, 2019 · 42 min
Can You Dig It? Ep. 24: Would LeBron James consider leaving Los Angeles?
This Lakers team isn't the one LeBron James signed with last summer. Would he consider leaving Los Angeles? If so, what a trade package for him look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2019 · 25 min
Show Tiempo: Lakers breakdown with The Big Lead's Ryan Phillips
This week Alex is joined by Senior writer for the Big Lead, Ryan Phillips. Phillips covers the Lakers/NBA and is a diehard Lakers fan. They talk about their initial excitement in the summer of 2018 when LeBron James signed with Los Angeles and what went wrong this season. Alex asks Ryan why the Lakers seem to be operating in reverse. Why are the Lakers looking for a head coach without replacing Magic Johnson and uncertainty around the future of GM Rob Pelinka? Then Ryan tells Alex who the best h
Apr 23, 2019 · 50 min
Lake Show: Has Magic Johnson been the Lakers shadow executive all along?
Right as Harrison and Anthony were finishing up with their recording, news dropped via TMZ of the lawsuit against Luke Walton. There is not nearly enough information out there on the subject, but we wanted to address it as best we could. From there, we segue awkwardly to the latest on the Lakers front office, coaching search and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22, 2019 · 37 min
I Love Basketball: Entering The Lakers Postseason Dreamscape
In this episode of “I Love Basketball”, Sabreena and Sasha go through the latest Lakers news, including the surprisingly deliberate search for a new head coach and the theoretical ‘shadow executive’ who may be swooping in to save the franchise. Then, inspired by the first round of the NBA playoffs, they engage in a thought experiment by imagining an alternate timeline in which the Lakers qualified for the postseason this year. They discuss what that would mean for the team’s young players, how t
Apr 19, 2019 · 40 min
The 30 podcast: Rumors that some of Kawhi Leonard's teammates in Toronto believe he is heading to L.A., the 2019 NBA free agency class and who will be running the Lakers next season? with guest Harrison Faigen
In this episode, Jas is joined by Silver Screen and Roll's Harrison Faigen. With rumors that some of Kawhi Leonard's Raptors teammates believe the NBA superstar is leaving for Los Angeles this offseason, the guys breakdown whether that means Leonard will be joining the Lakers or Clippers. Following that Harrison and Jas look at the loaded NBA free agency class and which of the superstars could end up in the purple and gold next season. Another topic covered in this episode is how the Lakers have
Apr 18, 2019 · 47 min
Can You Dig It? Ep. 24: Who's going to step up and lead the Lakers?
It's been a week since Magic Johnson's resignation and the Lakers don't have his replacement lined up. What's the hold up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2019 · 33 min
Show Tiempo Lakers Awards Show
Are Lakers fans ready to ride or die with Rob Pelinka? If Pelinka is making important decisions (like hiring a Head Coach) does that mean his job is safe for the foreseeable future? Should it? The guys also finish the episode with the first ever Show Tiempo Lakers Awards Show. Find out the best categories and who takes home the silverware in year number one. SUBSCRIBE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2019 · 48 min
Lake Show: Lakers fans are really going to be stuck with Kurt Rambis and Rob Pelinka, aren't they?
The Lakers still haven't made any formal announcement on... anything. So Harrison and Anthony discuss some of the stuff they're hearing and what it might mean. Hope you guys like Rambii. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2019 · 36 min
I Love Basketball: Rest in Peace Luke Walton's Lakers Tenure
In the latest episode of “I Love Basketball”, Sasha and Sabreena find it very hard to say goodbye to the 2018-19 Los Angeles Lakers after a spirited end to the regular season spurred by the South Bay squad. They do, however, have no trouble bidding farewell to Magic Johnson and Luke Walton as they discuss the latest front-office shakeup in Los Angeles. With the head coaching job now available, they go through the names being rumored for the position, including Ty Lue, Monty Williams, and Juwan H
Apr 12, 2019 · 31 min
The 30 podcast: The wild week in Laker land, Rob Pelinka might get an increase role, LeBron wants to bring the Lakers back to championship and keep the player or let him walk, with guest Alex Regla
In this episode of The 30 podcast, Jas is joined by Silver Screen and Roll Writer, Alex Regla. WIth it is being one of the wildest weeks in recent Laker history, Alex and Jas touch on Magic Johnson's shocking resignation. Following that, they breakdown the recent reports that other NBA executives and player agents find Rob Pelinka difficult to deal with. Despite this, the Lakers might be increasing his role with the organization. Following that, Alex and Jas dissect LeBron James' recent comments
Apr 11, 2019 · 1 hr 13 min
Can You Dig It? Ep. 23: What's next for Rob Pelinka and Luke Walton?
The Lakers have already started making changes to their staff. Are Luke Walton and Rob Pelinka next? We discuss that and more on today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 10, 2019 · 32 min
Show Tiempo: Magic Johnson steps down as Lakers president
Magic Johnson changed everything with a single press conference before the final game of the season. What does his resignation mean for the futures of Luke Walton, Rob Pelinka and LeBron James? Do you trust the Lakers to be able to fix the franchise in time to land an impactful free agent this summer? Jordan Carruth and Alex Padilla react to the latest with the Lakers every Tuesday. Subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 9, 2019 · 43 min
Lake Show: LeBron James season in review; will Luke Walton actually get fired?
Harrison and Anthony start by talking about how cheap the Phoenix Suns are, then turn their attention to Jemerrio Jones. He's good. They also discuss what it was like to cover a season of LeBron James. Finally, they give reasons for optimism moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 8, 2019 · 39 min
I Love Basketball: The Bald Eagle Soars Once Again
On this episode of “I Love Basketball”, Sabreena and Sasha recap a delightful week in the Lakerland, as the team won twice and disrupted the playoff seeding of the LA Clippers. They dive deep into LeBron James’ recent sit down with Allie Clifton and how LeBron came to terms with his injury and his inability to lift up the Lakers this year, before expressing some optimism for James’ return in 2019-20. They then discuss the dynamic duo of newly-minted starters Alex Caruso and Jemerrio Jones, and h
Apr 4, 2019 · 47 min
The 30 podcast: Juwan Howard being the betting favorite to takeover as Lakers coach, what Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka have to do this summer and LeBron, Inc: The making of a billion dollar athlete, with ESPN's Brian Windhorst
In this episode, Jas is joined by ESPN Senior Writer and NBA Reporter, Brian Windhorst. They start things off by discussing Windhorst's new book, "LeBron Inc,: The making of a Billion-dollar Athlete" WIndhorst shares some great stories from years past about how LeBron James became a business mogul. Following that, they touch on Juwan Howard being the betting favorite at a few sports books and if there is any chance he ends up coaching the Lakers. The guys then talk about what Magic Johnson and R
Apr 3, 2019 · 38 min
Show Tiempo: Keep losing, Lakers
Jordan and Alex approve of the Lakers loss in Oklahoma City. How would you try to accomplish a 20-20-20 game? The guys also discuss the latest numbers from Tankathon and why the Lakers must lose every game on their schedule. Also, will Juwan Howard be the Lakers Head Coach next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 2, 2019 · 43 min
Lake Show: LeBron's fart noise analysis of Lakers experiment is everything
LeBron was super honest about his assessment of surrounding him with playmakers, but as always, it's not quite that simple. Anthony and Harrison discuss that, Rajon Rondo wanting back, Space Jam 2 headlines and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 1, 2019 · 36 min
I Love Basketball: Who's Your Daddy? (It's Lebron)
Sasha and Sabreena chat about the context of the end of Lebron’s first season with the Lakers, and are mostly excited and hopeful for the future. Former South Bay Laker Jemerrio Jones makes his debut appearance on Kiddie’s Korner, as the gals talk about what his brand new contract with the Lakers could signal for summer trades and team building. They forgot to mention that Josh Hart, Ivica Zubac, and Larry Nance Jr. got steaks together this week while the Cavaliers were in town, but they thought