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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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  • June 10 · 28 min

    PART 1: Is Austin's contract the biggest decision the Lakers have this summer?

    Whatever number the Lakers re-sign Austin Reaves to is going to tell us a lot about the kind of roster Luka Doncic is going to have for at least the next year or so. Anthony and Harrison debate whether this is the biggest decision the Lakers have facing them this offseason, then look back on the season Reaves just had.

  • June 10 · 28 min

    PART 2: We're aware of the defensive concerns with Luka and Austin, we promise

    Listeners keep commenting as if those of us who cover the team aren't aware of Austin (and Luka's) weaknesses, especially defensively. The guys discuss those concerns and what needs to be done to supplement them. And if it does become clear the ceiling on this roster is too low, what can be done to maintain flexibility after Austin's big raise this summer.

  • June 9 · 20 min

    PART 1: Spurs stun Knicks

    Anthony and Raj recap a game three thriller between the Spurs and Knicks. Anthony can't hold back from laughing at a certain someone ruining the Knicks' vibes.

  • June 9 · 20 min

    PART 2: The REAL lesson from these playoffs is...

    As much as we'd like for the Lakers to be able to play a certain way or for the roster to sit at a certain caliber next season, Anthony thinks the real lesson from these playoffs is how critical organizational culture is. Raj agrees.

  • June 9 · 20 min

    PART 4: Q&A

    Anthony and Raj wrap up their conversation with a Q&A with the audience, which included a question about the relationship they'd like to see between the Lakers and their superstar.

  • June 5 · 1 hr 4 min

    HOOK: Austin wants his max; Anthony and Pete's heated LeBron debate; Myles Turner; Q&A

    This is a loaded episode, which features a discussion about Austin Reaves' contract and the complications it comes with. From there, they get into some new reporting on LeBron's contract and potential destination -- which leads to one of the more fiery debated Pete and Anthony have had in a little while. Anthony offers Pete his thinking on Myles Turner, then they answer some quick questions from the audience.

  • June 5 · 21 min

    PART 1: Don't we all want the max?

    Anthony and Pete react to reports that Austin wants his full max salary slot for next season, first by saying, well, don't we all, but then also running through all the ripple effects of this information.

  • June 5 · 53 min

    FULL: Alright hear me out... Myles Turner?

    Anthony has watched enough of these playoffs to come to the realization that the Lakers are going to need to be able to play five-out next year. If they're going to do that, there really aren't many centers on the market with the skillset they'd need. So... sigh... Myles Turner! No please, come back.

  • June 3 · 50 min

    FULL: Kirk Henderson on Luka's season, media coverage and ways to improve

    Anthony welcomes Kirk Henderson (Pod Maverick) into The Lounge to discuss the season he watched Luka Doncic have from afar. The guys talk about Doncic's production, the way he's talked about by various media types, the MVP race and ways Doncic could still get better. They also discuss the Maverick's interesting offseason ahead and whether a certain former Laker could ever make a return.

  • June 3 · 25 min

    PART 2: How can the Lakers help Luka improve next year?

    Anthony and Kirk agree about the most important position teams must prioritize when building around Luka Doncic. They also discuss the Mavericks and whether they've moved on to the point where they can trade with the Lakers again. (please bring us back Max, please)

  • June 2 · 1 hr 11 min

    FULL: Are the Lakers are risk of losing ground in L.A. to Dodgers, Rams?

    About an hour before Anthony and Harrison were getting ready to record, news dropped that the Rams had traded for Myles Garrett. The Rams have enjoyed a run of recent success that would normally make them the pride of their sports city, except they share L.A. with the Dodgers, who are vying for a three-peat of their own. So, the guys discuss whether the Lakers are at risk of giving up ground at a time where attention spans keep shrinking. After that conversation, they also offer up their annual how-to on navigating the rumor cycle given the state of aggregation.

  • June 2 · 21 min

    PART 2: A John Salley story??? (it's a good one)

    The guys continue their conversation about the state of trust Lakers fans have in the team compared to the Dodgers or Rams, but first, Anthony tells his favorite story from the three-peat Lakers, featuring John Salley and cheap parking.