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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Anthony Irwin

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Hawks show nepotism is a league-wide issue -- The Hook 13.01.2023 1:24:05

The guys react to last night's brutal Lakers loss and comment on how they take such sports defeats. Then, they discuss reports of how things are going in Atlanta (extremely not well!) and why nepotism can derail just about any organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lakers work out... Meyers Leonard? Why? -- Lakers Lowdown 13.01.2023 12:43

Anthony recaps one of the weirder news days from the Lakers in a bit and analyzes what he thinks of the Lakers working out multiple centers might mean for their approach whenever Anthony Davis gets back. He then recaps an absolutely crushing loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lakers drop soul-crushing double-overtime loss to Mavericks -- Postgame Spaces Show 13.01.2023 24:11

Raj recaps one of the tougher losses of the year and that's really saying something. Russ plays well. LeBron struggles late. Luka does Luka stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would the Buss family ever cote to sell the Lakers? -- Lakers Lounge 13.01.2023 57:11

Listeners tuned in for a live show and had their share of questions, after Anthony and Edwin Garcia reacted to an extremely weird day of Lakers news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron James is being held to a higher standard than his boss -- Lakers Lowdown 12.01.2023 7:07

Anthony had plenty of thoughts on the LeBron James v Jeanie Buss/Rob Pelinka dynamic that the Lakers have to find a way to figure out ASAP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does LeBron James 'deserve' to have to ride out the Russell Westbrook trade? -- I Loathe Basketball 11.01.2023 59:14

The response to LeBron James applying pressure to the front office has been interesting. Anthony and Harrison discuss the realities some might be ignoring, where the notion of him deserving to be stuck in this spot might be coming from, his stature as a "true Laker" and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the trade market feels out of whack -- Lakers Lowdown 11.01.2023 15:27

Anthony offers up the latest on the Lakers' injury situation, and explains why help might be on the way. He then reacts to some early asking prices on shooters right now and why the prices are as high as they are. He wraps with a look back at the first half of the season and looks ahead to the second. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lakers have options ahead of trade deadline: Talk-O Tuesday 11.01.2023 34:16

The NBA trade deadline is a month away, so what options do the Lakers have to improve their roster? Alex Padilla and Alex Regla break down every rumor and report surrounding the Lakers with less than 1 month to go before the deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Davis might return by the end of the month? -- Lakers Lowdown 10.01.2023 10:19

Anthony Davis potentially returning by the end of the month has Anthony's conspiracy antennae twitching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Max Christie for real? -- Postgame Spaces Show 10.01.2023 45:10

The Lakers competed even given the injury situation. We couldn't say that about them last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Beck on the Lakers taking LeBron James for granted -- Anthony Irwin Show 09.01.2023 41:35

Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated stops by the show again to recap one of the weirder weekends in recent Lakers memory. Where do things stand between the Lakers and LeBron James? How likely is a move? What's a stake long-term? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron James is fed up; The Lakers are right there -- Lakers Lowdown 09.01.2023 17:05

Anthony recaps a wild weekend on and off the court. The Lakers are streaking. LeBron keeps taking thinly veiled shots at the front office (then walking them back). Oh and the Lakers have fought themselves right back into the playoff picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are surging and it's time to make a trade 09.01.2023 45:37

As the Lakers piece together a winning run and move back into playoff contention, Honi and Jacob make the case that it’s time for the front office to finally pull the trigger on a trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guards' HEADS ARE FALLING OFF -- The Hook 06.01.2023 39:11

Anthony and Aaron go through the Lakers' options now with their rotation so thin. The options aren't great. Grab a drink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lakers embark on 10-day contract season -- Lakers Lowdown 06.01.2023 14:06

Anthony previews 10-day contract season and what the Lakers should maybe target given their injury situation, then quickly runs through some of the rumors out there about who the Lakers are still reportedly interested in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will a wide open league help convince the Lakers to go all-in this season? -- Lakers Lounge 06.01.2023 1:27:52

Anthony and Aaron try out something they haven't done before and open up the Lounge for any and all to swing by. Listeners asked about whether the Lakers would ever trade LeBron and/or AD, the Lakers' current trade options, the state of the league and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers aren't as far behind their competition as the front office wants you to think -- Lakers Lowdown 05.01.2023 6:32

Anthony narrates his latest column, in which he argues the Lakers front office is running out of excuses not to try to compete this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sabreena and Raj (and Anthony) reunite to recap a thrilling Lakers win -- Postgame Spaces Show 05.01.2023 44:18

The Lakers picked up a miraculous win against the Heat without LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Raj has his show hijacked by Anthony and Sabreena as they trio discuss one of the more fun nights in recent memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Davis injury updates sound frighteningly like Andrew Bynum updates -- I Loathe Basketball 04.01.2023 1:07:48

The latest on Anthony Davis doesn't exactly inspire confidence from Anthony and Harrison. Neither do reports that the front office might not be allowed to trade their picks. They finish on whether LeBron not playing might be a message to the front office for an ESPN game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are risking serious longterm implications by riding this season out -- Lakers Lowdown 04.01.2023 11:48

Anthony narrates his latest column, this time on what is at risk as the Lakers continue to play chicken with LeBron's career. Then, he details what the Zion Williamson injury news means for the Lakers, as gross as that felt. He wraps with a basketball analogy to where things stand with this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Sedano on LeBron James trying to get the Lakers to stop dragging their feet -- Anthony Irwin Show 03.01.2023 32:38

LeBron James is playing incredible basketball. The Lakers have gone .500 without Anthony Davis. They clearly need more help. Jorge Sedano stops by to discuss how they've waited this long to fix a clearly broken roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lakers can't take LeBron James for granted -- Lakers Lowdown 03.01.2023 17:12

Anthony doesn't think it's a great sign the Lakers needed all of LeBron's 40-plus points to beat the Charlotte Hornets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron James is as dominant as the Lakers can ever have hoped he'd be -- Postgame Spaces Show 03.01.2023 27:27

LeBron James, at 38 years old, just had consecutive 40-point games. Let that set in and then also consider how, through their actions, the Lakers are saying they don't think he can be the best player on a championship team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron dominant in Lakers win over Hornets: Talk-O Tuesday 03.01.2023 29:24

LeBron James scored over 40 points in the Lakers win over the Hornets. The Lakers are now .500 since Anthony Davis suffered his foot injury. Alex Padilla and Alex Regla broke it all down and they also the emergence of Thomas Bryant and why they hope the front office makes a move to help LeBron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How will the Lakers respond to LeBron James' comments? -- Lakers Lounge 30.12.2022 1:14:23

Anthony, Aaron and Harrison get together for a pre-New Year triangle episode of the Lounge. In it, they discuss LeBron James' comments, the legitimacy behind his frustrations and whether they'll lead to any action. They also discuss Darvin Ham. Oh, and James Dolan being bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices