Lakers Lounge

Anthony goes over a report on Jarred Vanderbilt that hits on several levels of several topics.

Anthony opens with yet another reminder that the Lakers have basically sat out multiple years of building around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. From there, he talks about Max Christie's season and what the Lakers will need from him next year.

FULL EPISODE: In the latest entry into the season re/preview series, Anthony and Raj take a look back at Jarred Vanderbilt's disappointing season, and try to figure out fair expectations for him this season. Speaking of fair/unfairness, the guys try to have a productive conversation about Jalen Hood-Schifino. You can decide whether or not they succeeded.

PART ONE: Anthony and Raj dissect Jarred Vanderbilt's season. Even on top of the injuries, it wasn't the step forward anyone was hoping for.

PART TWO: It isn't necessarily fair, but the Lakers will need A LOT more from Vando. Anthony and Raj discuss what they think that looks like.

PART THREE: Anthony and Raj talk about Jalen Hood-Schifino, who may not be a bust, but was definitely the wrong pick given what the Lakers needed from whoever they could've taken that year.

Anthony dives into the mailbag to as fans continue to try to figure out what JJ Redick's approach to coaching might be.

PART ONE: Anthony and Raj catch up in the most Anthony and Raj ways.

PART TWO: Anthony makes the case that this season will be unique compared to all other LeBron James seasons. Raj doesn't like that the Lakers have taken fans here, where expectations are so low.

FULL EPISODE: It had been a little while since Anthony and Raj caught up, so the guys just go back and forth about a fruitless offseason. Raj sells people on this season. Anthony does so, too, in his own way.

PART ONE: Anthony really enjoys this LeBron/Bronny story, then he gets into Rui Hachimura's weird season.

PART TWO: Based on the season he just had, and what he's capable of... well... The Lakers need him to take a real step forward on a side of the ball he just isn't consistent enough with. Still, Anthony thinks he's capable of it.

FULL EPISODE: Anthony tries to contextualize Rui Hachimura's season. Darvin Ham did a number on this one. Oh and also LeBron James just offered up a perfectly August story.

PART ONE: Anthony reacts to rumors that the Lakers have their eye on Luka Doncic. There's just, well, a few problems. But this is probably just the start of a bevy of similar rumors on their way.

PART TWO: Anthony answers listener questions covering everything from Max Christie's development to LeBron James and Anthony Davis' retired jerseys. A live comment led to Anthony explaining why he takes it almost personal when people question the bubble championship.

FULL EPISODE: Anthony breaks down rumors that the Lakers are keeping an eye on Luka Doncic, then dives into the show's various mailbags. One comment in particular leads to an incredible rant about the bubble title and how the people who throw dirt on it are so horrifically missing the point.

PART ONE: After quickly explaining why the live recording was a little behind, Anthony tries to introduce everyone to the weird, fascinating, and damn near impossible to analyze experience that has been D'Angelo Russell's second run with the Lakers.

PART TWO: Anthony wraps up his part of the D'Angelo Russell conversation and throws to the live audience, which had its own set of questions.

FULL EPISODE: After surviving some shady beef, Anthony tries to have an honest conversation about D'Angelo Russell. He was legitimately good last regular season. He also disappeared in a predictable manner in the playoffs. So... now what?

PART ONE: Anthony explains why he thinks Austin Reaves underwhelmed last season, and how the Lakers can avoid him doing so again this year. He needs to be better, and their title window may hinge on his improvement.

PART TWO: Anthony explains why he has confidence Austin Reaves will live up to the borderline unfair expectations the Lakers have placed on him and why it goes back to golf.

FULL EPISODE: Anthony looks back on last season and the expectations heading into it on Austin Reaves. They're oddly similar this season, which kind of speaks to a somewhat underwhelming third year. He needs to take a leap if the Lakers want an actual chance at title contention. There's A LOT riding on Austin this season.

PART ONE: Anthony offers up a brief breakdown of the early parts of the season and why the Lakers need to stack up wins then, in the hopes of convincing the front office to push chips into the middle of the table. He then offers up what little he's heard about Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent and Jalen Hood-Schifino. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https...

PART TWO: A Twitter follower wanted to know which young player really needs to pop this season and the answer is pretty easily Max Christie. To this point, he's been a mostly theoretical player. He's no longer paid like that, and will need to actually produce. Anthony gives his thoughts on his large adult son. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.c...

FULL EPISODE: Anthony offers his thoughts on the schedule and how it lends a helping hand to the Lakers in one absolutely crucial way. From there, he offers up the latest on Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, and Jalen Hood-Schifino -- as well as why that information is difficult to come by right now. In the back half of the show, with the help of listener/viewer questions, he discusses Max Christie...