Lakers Lounge

Before the series ended, Anthony wrote about Austin Reaves' future with the Lakers and how it might be impacted by how this series has played out and the Lakers' reliance on Luka Ball. The rest of the series didn't go well for Reaves either, so it's worth revisiting this.

Anthony shares a couple fun updates on the show that we're sure you'll love. Then, he dives into the mailbags, where listeners wanted to know about which star the Lakers will look to pair with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves' future with the team, JJ Redick's performance and more.

Anthony starts the episode by sharing some exciting news about The Lounge' partnerships with Buha's Block and Laker Film Room. Then, he dives into the mailbag, which takes the conversation to Giannis' future in Milwaukee.

It's become painfully clear in watching these playoffs that the Lakers will need to add more than one legit center this summer. Do they have the assets to do so?

The Lakers season may be over but a fascinating offseason is just getting started. Anthony welcomes Harrison AND Raj into The Lounge to talk about what went wrong, how blame should be doled out and looks ahead to the latest most important Lakers offseason ever.

Enough of this, "well, we'll play this thing out and see where we land" stuff. Anthony wants the Lakers to actually hold themselves to higher expectations going into next season.

The Lakers have some rather loud voices in the room. If they're going to succeed at the level we're expecting, people are going to have to set aside the terms upon which the team wins.

The Lakers are going to have to approach this offseason with a couple things in mind. If all the puzzle pieces are going to fit together, JJ Redick might have to set his ego aside and coach the team he has, rather than continue to hope for the team he wants.

The Lakers season is over and Anthony didn't want to go through this alone, so he tried something new on the fly and wow did it turn out great. This was a really fun conversation that hit on everything you'd hope.

As crazy as it is to think, the Lakers season is over and wow are there a ton of questions that need asking. Rather than yell into the mic, Anthony opened up the conversation to fans to let them sound off, too.

Anthony continues to welcome callers onto the show and one wanted to know what he thinks the Lakers should do with Austin Reaves.

Anthony continues to roll through super comments before calling it a night. Viewers wanted to talk about JJ Redick and Anthony had one major macro-level note for the rookie head coach.

Well, it all comes down to tonight. Anthony explains what the Lakers will need to do and shares his exasperation over it being what they've needed to do (and have been able to do) to extend the series. Then, he narrates his latest column on how Rob Pelinka giving up on LeBron and AD is how they arrived here -- just not necessarily in the way you think.

Anthony offers his thoughts to some of the quotes coming from Lakers practice. Most notably, he wasn't impressed by JJ Redick addressing his decision to make no subs in the second half of game four. He also reacts to Maxi Kleber's injury update then dives into a great set of questions in this week's mailbag.

JJ Redick was asked about his coaching with a little time to think about it and... didn't exactly back down to the criticism he's received. Anthony gives his thoughts on that, then previews tonight's elimination game.

A listener wanted to know if, had a couple things swung in the Lakers' favor and they won, Anthony would feel differently about JJ Redick's approach to the second half. He explains why he wouldn't have been, then answers some other great questions about Austin Reaves, who has been a hot topic this series.

This is one of those instances where the guys turn on the mics and basically just vent. The end result is a lengthy conversation about gorillas, Luka Ball, JJ Redick as a coach, Rob Pelinka's shortcomings and almost literally everything in-between.

The guys meander through some topics Anthony would rather cover instead of having to face the reality of the Lakers facing elimination as soon as Wednesday night.

The Lakers and Wolves have played four games and the Lakers' offense (especially late) has taken a trip back to the stone age. The guys talk about why this is the case and whether the Lakers can do anything about it -- or if they'll just lose this series the same way four times.

After spending an hour talking about how the Lakers arrived here, Anthony and Raj then spend another half hour answering questions from a live audience that is also wondering how the hell the Lakers arrived here.

The Lakers are a couple plays here and there from being up 3-1 heading back to L.A. Instead, the Timberwolves made those plays and have now pushed the Lakers to the brink of elimination. Anthony breaks down a truly horrendous performance from JJ Redick and what it cost the Lakers.

Anthony went live right after the game and tried to break it down but it was all so raw that he just ranted for a while. JJ Redick blew this one. Rob Pelinka played a role because of the roster he's put together over the years. Luka Ball is maddening. Ant is really bleeping good. Anyway, enjoy -- or try to.

There's no way around it. JJ Redick didn't make a single sub in the second half and the Lakers ran out of gas. Now they're down 3-1 heading back to L.A. and he'll have to find a way to earn back the trust and belief of his locker room.

JJ Redick told us all he doesn't trust this roster. Well, the person who put this roster together obviously deserves blame if this series continues on the way it's gone to this point. Anthony explains, especially as it pertains to the center position.

Anthony starts the show with optimism. We swear. He said he was gonna do it and almost ranted himself out of the plan, but he did it. From there, well, yeah, things didn't stay so optimistic. Rui, Dorian, Gabe, Vando and Hayes probably won't want to listen to this one.