Lakers Lounge

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

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

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

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 Lake...

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...

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

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

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

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. Fo...

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...

Jacob and Christian reflect on the Lakers' offseason and look ahead to the regular season with the help of their listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about Rob Pelinka calling this season, championship or bust for the Lakers. Meanwhile Anthony Davis thinks this season is wide open for the NBA. But will the Lakers struggle to make the playoffs? Alex and Alex discuss that and if this front office has changed their perception after their offseason moves.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Do the Lakers need to win a championship for next season to be considered a success? The team is saying so, but Anthony disagrees, and Harrison tries to talk him off the ledge (again). Then they talk about Anthony Davis seemingly being held on an equal pedestal as LeBron so far in L.A., whether they think that will continue and the possible reasons for it. All that (plus some jokes about Applebees...

In this episode, Jas is joined by HOOP Mag’s Josh Eberley. To kick things off, they get into the effect Kawhi Leonard’s decision has on small market teams in the NBA. Following that, Josh and Jas discuss Anthony Davis’ introductory press conference with the Lakers and how the team’s starting lineup could shake out. The guys then get into how Frank Vogel will handle the pressure of being in Los Ang...

Sasha and Sabreena decompress after the week when it all happened: Kawhi and Paul George go to the Clippers and the Lakers sign a slew of contracts to fill out the rest of the roster — some more exciting than others. The gals talk through the new acquisitions and their thoughts and feelings on a Los Angeles rivalry for the ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers built a playoff contender in the offseason, but are they a championship contender? Jacob and Christian discuss on the latest episode of "Can You Dig It?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers failed to sign Kawhi Leonard but how did they fare in their Plan B? Alex Padilla and Alex Regla hand out letter grades for each signing this offseason and they discuss if this team can compete for a championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jas is joined by Sportsnet 650's Marcus Fitzgerald. To kick things off, the guys discuss the domino effect Kawhi Leonard had on the Lakers filling out their roster, with the latest addition being 3 and D guard Avery Bradley. With the Lakers reportedly running LeBron James at the point guard spot, Marcus and Jas share their thoughts on who else should start for the Lakers and how t...

Anthony, Christian and Harrison responded to the fallout from Kawhi Leonard signing with the Clippers and the Lakers filling out the roster with him no longer in their plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of "I Love Basketball" — now coming on Fridays instead of Mondays — Sasha and Sabreena talk about everything but Kawhi's dramatically undramatic free agency saga. Sasha gushes about the Jared Dudley signing, while Sabreena is impressed by the approach to team-building from a front office that needs to prove itself. Sabreena has been paying attention to Sacramento Summer Leag...

The Lakers are reportedly still in the running for Kawhi Leonard, but they're going to have to have a hard time filling out their roster if they don't get a commitment from him. Who's still available that will move the needle for Los Angeles, if anyone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the latest with Kawhi Leonard, the Lakers signing Jared Dudley and how to pitch Kawhi if you're Rob Pelinka.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Harrison start by reacting to each of the likeliest scenarios with Kawhi Leonard. Then, they discuss on a larger scale how they see all this playing out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Harrison Faigen and Jas Kang breakdown the opening day of NBA free agency. The biggest news is that Kawhi Leonard still has not made a decision and the Lakers are reportedly still very much in the mix. The guys get into if waiting for Kawhi is the best way to go and if the team did itself a disservice by missing out on most of the other available names. If Rob Pelinka is able to g...

In this episode, Anthony and Jas kick things off by discussing the Lakers shipping Moe Wagner, Isaac Bonga and Jemerrio Jones to the Wizards, clearing up enough cap space to sign another max-level free agent and how this provides some level of vindication for Rob Pelinka, although the job is not done yet. With the move, the rumors are pouring in. Kawhi Leonard will reportedly meet with the Lakers...