Anthony Irwin

Lakers Lounge

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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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How long can LeBron James stay patient with the Lakers? 29.04.2019 42:12

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

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 26.04.2019 32:19

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...

Can You Dig It? Ep. 24: Would LeBron James consider leaving Los Angeles? 25.04.2019 42:16

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

Show Tiempo: Lakers breakdown with The Big Lead's Ryan Phillips 24.04.2019 25:08

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 Ma...

Lake Show: Has Magic Johnson been the Lakers shadow executive all along? 23.04.2019 50:06

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/adch...

I Love Basketball: Entering The Lakers Postseason Dreamscape 22.04.2019 37:54

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...

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 19.04.2019 40:53

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...

Can You Dig It? Ep. 24: Who's going to step up and lead the Lakers? 18.04.2019 47:01

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

Show Tiempo Lakers Awards Show 17.04.2019 33:11

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 cho...

Lake Show: Lakers fans are really going to be stuck with Kurt Rambis and Rob Pelinka, aren't they? 16.04.2019 48:44

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

I Love Basketball: Rest in Peace Luke Walton's Lakers Tenure 15.04.2019 36:10

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, the...

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 12.04.2019 31:03

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 increasin...

Can You Dig It? Ep. 23: What's next for Rob Pelinka and Luke Walton? 11.04.2019 1:13:36

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

Show Tiempo: Magic Johnson steps down as Lakers president 10.04.2019 32:43

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. Le...

Lake Show: LeBron James season in review; will Luke Walton actually get fired? 09.04.2019 43:50

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

I Love Basketball: The Bald Eagle Soars Once Again 08.04.2019 39:09

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-...

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 04.04.2019 47:54

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 t...

Show Tiempo: Keep losing, Lakers 03.04.2019 38:20

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

Lake Show: LeBron's fart noise analysis of Lakers experiment is everything 02.04.2019 43:36

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

I Love Basketball: Who's Your Daddy? (It's Lebron) 01.04.2019 36:46

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,...

The 30 podcast: LeBron's camp reportedly not happy with Luke Walton and how have the South Bay Lakers guys looked in the NBA with guest Alex Regla 29.03.2019 32:13

In this episode, Jas is joined by SSR writer, Alex Regla. They kick things off by discussing The Athletic's Bill Oram and Tania Ganguli of the L.A. Times reports about Magic Johnson as well as LeBron's camp not being happy with head coach Luke Walton. Then, Alex and Jas get into the negative culture surrounding the Lakers and finish things up by touching on which of the G League guys may have a fu...

Can You Dig It? Ep. 22: Is Luke Walton down to his last days with the Lakers? 28.03.2019 34:16

Ali Behpoornia of South Bay Laker Film Room joins the show to talk about Luke Walton's tenure with the Lakers and the hidden gems on the affiliate team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show Tiempo: Lakers Pop Quiz 27.03.2019 46:21

Updates from Tankathon.com, a Lakers Pop Quiz and casting Space Jam 2. The latest episode from Show Tiempo has it all. Jordan Carruth and Alex Padilla explain what the Lakers latest victories mean for the NBA draft lottery. Jordan quizzes Alex and the Lakers record this season based on different scenarios. Alex saves his Space Jam 2 cast for the end of the episode. Learn more about your ad choices...

Lake Show: Why Jason Kidd would be a poor choice as head coach of the Lakers 26.03.2019 1:03:59

Harrison and Anthony try to figure out what might be going on with all these weird Jason Kidd leaks. At one point he was a strong candidate and then... He wasn't. They also get into the Lonzo Ball story, which they both find to be really sad more than anything. Finally, they end on some of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I Love Basketball: One podcast, two generations of Dad Lebron 25.03.2019 34:37

Sasha and Sabreena get into the big news in Laker land: Lonzo Ball and the drama surrounding Big Baller Brand. They go deep into ESPN’s expose on the trouble BBB finds itself in, and how Lonzo can hopefully move past this difficult situation. They then go into speculation season about 2019 free agency, both for coaches and superstars linked to Los Angeles this summer, before exploring the relation...