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Lakers LoungePART 1: Why Anthony won't question how the Lakers handle medical info anymoreAnthony starts the show with a story we guarantee you won't see coming. Then, the guys laugh at the notion that LeBron would come in and make the Lakers worse. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-1929 min
Lakers LoungePART 1: Why the whole league felt Nico HAD to be fired; Anthony's parenting style is... interestingAnthony and Harrison laugh at how ridiculous the last nine months have been watching the Mavericks slowly and stubbornly realized that maybe the guy who thought it was a good idea to trade Luka Doncic might not be best equipped to run the franchise. Anthony also explains how a diary knocked the episode off schedule and asks for some parenting advice from the audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices...
2025-11-1234 min
Lakers LoungePART 2: What happens with Anthony Davis? A fond farewell to NicoThe guys discuss Anthony Davis' future in all this and then celebrate Nico Harrison, Lakers legend. Anthony has an idea on how to honor the man who giftwrapped Luka Doncic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-1235 min
Lakers LoungePART 2: Austin Reaves' underrated impact; Anthony rants about the eastRaj threw some bait out there and Anthony took it. He rants about the east as there are now somehow three teams sitting at 1-9 at the same time. The guys also talked about an underrated way Austin Reaves helps this team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-1133 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Jason Concepcion & Shea Serrano on Lakers-Spurs, "Expensive Basketball," Knicks, Wemby, moreAnthony welcomes two guys whose content legitimately inspired him to try out this whole industry. Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano stop by (completely as a coincidence) to talk all kinds of things.
In the first half of the show, Anthony and Jason talk about the Lakers-Spurs game Jason attended and what the Wemby experience was like. Anthony and Jason both agree the Lakers are legit. They talk Knicks, Luka trade, Nico and how Luka's hair impacts how conditioned he looks.
In the second, Anthony and Shea talk about Serrano's new book, "Expensive Basketball," which Jen...
2025-11-071h 30
Lakers LoungePART 2: Dalton needs to find his love for basketball againAnthony is concerned that Dalton Knecht has lost his passion for the sport because of how things have gone with the Lakers. Later, a listener asks what Anthony thinks about LeBron and Anthony probably disappoints. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-1717 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Harrison and Anthony dive deep on this LeBron James noiseIt's been a weird summer, followed by a weird training camp, followed by some weird reports, which... who knows what might follow all that. Anthony and Harrison break that down, then discuss Luka Doncic finally making his preseason debut. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-1400 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: LeBron still limited; Smart is out; JJ outlines guard rotationLeBron is still limited to individual workouts. Anthony explains the concerns about this for the team, but understands the long-term view of this decision. Anthony somehow missed a key detail about Smart yesterday, so he reacts to it today. Doesn't seem great. JJ Redick spoke about the guard rotation, so Anthony breaks down that as well, then wraps with questions from the live audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices...
2025-10-0244 min
Lakers LoungeTHE HOOK: How the Lakers can get the most out of LeBron James, Luka DoncicAnthony and Pete debate whether LeBron and Luka's relationship on the court will be the biggest factor facing the Lakers this season, then discuss the ways they'd like to see both guys make each other better. Anthony starts the show by bringing back an old segment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-2258 min
Lakers LoungePART 2: Who will be Luka's next superstar teammate?Anthony dips into the mailbag and listeners are still curious what the Luka Doncic era might look like, especially after LeBron James departs -- however that might be. Anthony explains why he thinks Giannis Antetokounmpo is the likeliest of the elite echelon to seek a trade. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-1828 min
Lakers LoungePART 3: LeBron puts Anthony's new even-keeled nature to the testIn an offseason where Anthony has been telling people they don't always need to read all the way into stuff, LeBron and AD just did everything they could to force everyone to speculation as much as they want. The guys take a break from the lineup exercise to laugh at the situation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-1330 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: How reporting on teams actually works (mailbag)Coming off the conversation Anthony and Pete had Friday, listeners wanted more media/reporting talk. Anthony explains his method of reporting, the potential pitfalls and why he covers the team the way he does. On the basketball side, he discusses the offensive and defensive ceiling -- and how he thinks the team will fare on both sides. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-1156 min
Lakers LoungePART 1: When does Anthony feel 'duped' by his sources?Anthony admits to the one story he was outright duped on this summer. Damn you, Brook Lopez. He explains why he reports the way he does but also understands why people may not like it if they see that reporting out of context. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-1128 min
Lakers LoungeTHE HOOK: A deep, long look at the way the Lakers are coveredAnthony listened to an LFR pod in which Pete and Darius discussed NBA coverage and specifically with the Lakers. Given the summer he's had, Anthony wanted to pick up on that conversation too. So they wander around the topic. How did we get here? Can this be fixed? Where is it going? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-081h 11
Lakers LoungeFULL: We're doing the bubble title thing again, huh?Daryl Morey went viral for giving his thoughts on the Lakers' 2019-20 championship and Anthony is sick of those takes (though for a pretty important update on Morey, check out the Lowdown). Anthony says those takes need to go away forever. In the second half of the show, he discusses Jonathan Kuminga and the rest of the league's restricted free agents, to see if there might be value for the Lakers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...
2025-07-3146 min
Lakers LoungePART 2: Anthony (finally) explains where he hears stuff fromFor whatever reason, listeners have become really interested in where Anthony gets his information from. So, to the extent he can, he offers a bit of an explanation -- which also featured an origin story. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-3040 min
Lakers LoungePART 1: Luka gets shredded, Anthony is... optimistic?We're entering a dangerous stage, here, as Anthony is growing more optimistic by the day -- especially after seeing the transformation Luka Doncic has undertaken this summer. Harrison, for the sake of all Lakers fans everywhere, tries to talk Anthony down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-2935 min
Lakers LoungeTHE HOOK: Anthony and Pete talk fandom; Lakers' identity, rotation; JJ RedickAnthony and Pete cover a ton of ground in this one. They start with a conversation about their careers' impacts on their Lakers fandom and whether they miss just being a fan. They then dive into this team's identity and how to build a rotation with that in mind. They discuss their confidence in JJ Redick, then wrap with some questions from the live audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https...
2025-07-251h 02
Lakers LoungeFULL: If this is it, then what? (feat Avery and Myles) (and Harrison)Anthony and Harrison zoom out on this summer and try to figure out whether this was a successful offseason (if this is it). Anthony talks about his mortality. His kids join in the fun. Good times. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-2453 min
Lakers LoungePART 1: Myles and Avery give their thoughts on the Lakers offseasonAnthony and Harrison were in the middle of a point about LeBron wanting to win a championship with Bronny when, boom, in barged Myles. So, what other choice did Anthony have but to ask him and Avery what they've thought about this Lakers offseason if this is indeed it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-2427 min
Lakers LoungeLOWDOWN: Lakers sign Koloko, Mañon to two-way deals; Waive JemisonAnthony is pretty stoked to see Christian Koloko back with the Lakers in this capacity. He also watched a few clips of Chris Mañon and is excited about that addition, too. Then, in a surprise move, the Lakers waived Trey Jemison III. Anthony offers his semi-educated guess about who might get that third spot heading into camp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-2212 min
Lakers LoungeLOWDOWN: League prepping for Luka/Jokic/Giannis pre-agencies; Goodwin WAIVEDAnthony starts by narrating a piece about the league preparing itself for the seasons of Jokic/Luka/Giannis and offering some additional context seeing as he wrote that piece a few days ago. Then, right as we were ready to post this episode, word dropped the Lakers are waiving Jordan Goodwin. Anthony gives his thoughts on that too. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-2115 min
Lakers LoungePART 2: Could a Laker make an All-Defense team this year?Anthony opens up the ol' Twitter mailbag, where listeners are apparently really excited about the Marcus Smart addition.So excited that they're wondering if he might play award-winning defense. Anthony discusses that and plenty more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-2029 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Anthony's back from Las Vegas and has some teaAnthony's trip to Las Vegas for summer league was a good one. He comes back to talk about what everyone there is talking about. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-151h 03
Lakers LoungeFULL: THE BIG HUGE GIANNIS PLAN DEBATEAnthony and Pete rarely disagree to the extent they have over this whole Giannis Plan approach the Lakers are taking. Anthony is on the side of competing while the Lakers have LeBron and Luka. Pete doesn't think they can, so thinks they should compete for the future. They are still friends despite this, don't worry. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-111h 06
Lakers LoungeFULL: More info on Jeanie's role moving forward; Giannis/Jokic plan; FA/trade market latestAnthony relays a report from The Athletic about the role Jeanie Buss will have in the organization for at least the next five years. Also detailed in that piece was the Lakers' plans for the next couple summers, as they pursue Giannis and Jokic. Also also in that piece was a confirmation of what Anthony has been saying lately about LeBron James' contract. Anthony goes over all that, then answers questions from the live audience about the current free agent and trade markets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...
2025-07-091h 01
Lakers LoungePART 1: Jeanie to remain governor; Here's how it could workAnthony reacts to a report from The Athletic that indicates Jeanie Buss will remain on as governor for the next fives years. There are still details to unearth, but Anthony believes this could still be a positive if Buss welcomes modernization while she's still in that position. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-0932 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Jorge Sedano on LeSubtweet's return, Lakers' Giannis plan, Luka Doncic's futureAnthony and Jorge explain why they both think LeBron James is frustrated with the Lakers and why most of those reason are at least fairly reasonable. They discuss Rob Pelinka's reported Giannis plan and why it's antiquated. They finish the discussion with a summer league story and then Anthony offers up a little extra context on his reporting from Tuesday morning. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-081h 12
Lakers LoungePART 2: The latest on De'Anthony Melton, other FA, trade targetsAfter wrapping up his conversation with Jorge Sedano, Anthony quickly touches on news from this morning that De'Anthony Melton might be heading to The Bay and what the Lakers' plans are right now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-0838 min
Lakers LoungePART 3: MAILBAG! Latest on De'Anthony Melton, trades, etc.Anthony had some packed mailbags to get to and they had some great questions. Lakers fans want to know about the Lakers' cap situation, their chances at adding more talent and the avenues by which that can happen. Anthony offered up everything he could. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-0728 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Jovan Buha on eventful offseason so far, where it leaves the Lakers; MailbagAnthony brings back Jovan Buha to talk about this offseason so far, in which the Lakers have actually gotten better. What a concept! The guys go through the decisions made and what might come next, then explain which tier they'd put the Lakers compared to the west competition. Then, Anthony dives into the live chat mailbag to answer your questions about what to look for moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...
2025-07-031h 22
Lakers LoungePART 1: Anthony's DFS reporting gets confirmedAnthony's reporting on Dorian Finney-Smith's departure made some waves (and ruined his mentions/DMs). After a nice, long day of those mentions being a tire fire, Zach Lowe (The Ringer) indirectly confirmed what he was talking about. The guys talk about that report, and Anthony makes yet another plea for people to just treat each other better. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-0228 min
Lakers LoungePART ONE: Anthony's Andrew Wiggins reportJut before he went live, Anthony wrote up about a rumors he's talked about before. People he's talking to say the Lakers and Heat have discussed a Rui Hachimura - Andrew Wiggins swap. He talks to Brian about this, the trade parameters and the boxes this would check. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-06-2525 min
Lakers LoungeAnthony, Jovan on Austin's trade market, a fun hypothetical from last trade deadlineAnthony hopped on Jovan Buha's show yesterday and, in this sneak preview, discussed who or what kind of player the guys would trade Austin Reaves for. They also addressed a fun hypothetical from a listener who wondered what the Lakers may have done at least year's trade deadline had they not made the Luka Doncic trade. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-06-1327 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Pacers win; Raj runs a victory lap; Anthony reports on LeBron's player option; Dalton Knecht talkAbsolutely loaded episode here as Anthony and Raj break down the Pacers' game two win over the Thunder, the series outlook from here on out and what Indiana has done to get to this point. From there, the guys talk a little about what the Lakers can learn from Indiana, then dive into a discussion about LeBron James' player option and whatever his contractual situation might be coming out of this summer. They wrap with a conversation about Dalton Knecht because Twitter is angry at Anthony. To learn more about listener data and...
2025-06-121h 26
Lakers LoungePART THREE: Raj tries to sell Anthony on Dalton KnechtAnthony pissed off Twitter by saying he is out on Dalton Knecht and wondered what Raj thought about that discussion. This led to a few other topics and before you know it, it became a whole extra half hour of Knecht/Lakers/JJ Redick talk. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-06-1231 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Weighing talent vs. fit; Anthony's James Worthy story; MailbagLoaded show, considering it's a Sunday without basketball. Anthony opens with a response to listeners not exactly thrilled about the all-time Lakers rotation draft from Friday. In it, he explains that building a rotation is a lot more complicated than just listing the best players in Lakers history. He then tells a story about why he thought James Worthy thought his actual name was podcast. He wraps by diving into all the Lounge mailbags, which had some excellent questions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...
2025-06-021h 08
Lakers LoungePART ONE: Here's why Magic and Kareem went so late in Pete and Anthony's draftSo, a lot of y'all were NOT happy about the results of Anthony and Pete's rotation draft from Friday. Honestly, we get it. Some truly great players went way later than they should've in the draft. However, as Anthony explains, when you're putting together a rotation that actually has to play together, you have to factor in fit. He explains all that, then follows up that segment with a story about meeting James Worthy, who thought his name was Podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...
2025-06-0235 min
Lakers LoungePART ONE: Anthony, Pete draft their all-time Lakers 10-man rotationsIn a wildly entertaining exercise, the guys snake draft 10-man rotations of any players who've ever worn a Lakers uniform. They explain the parameters of the draft, then get into it. Also, Anthony commits a truly earth-shattering gaffe. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-3129 min
Lakers LoungePART TWO: The age-old debate of talent on a roster vs. fitThe year is 2078. The podcast has been taken over by AI, and by that we mean Anthony Irwin IV despite Anthony's rants against nepotism. Somehow, some way, the guys are still debating the notion of individual talent vs overall fit. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-3033 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Anthony Davis season review; Yes, his jersey is getting retiredIn kicking off this year's season review series, Anthony thought long and hard about the most important figure to the season and eventually landed on Anthony Davis. He explains that decision, reviews Davis' season and the Luka Doncic trade, then discusses why Davis' jersey will eventually hang in the rafters. He wraps up with some questions from the live audience, too. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-1542 min
Lakers LoungePART ONE: Anthony Davis was the central figure to this Lakers seasonIn a season that felt like a few campaigns combined, Anthony Davis was most often the Lakers' best player and then became a key figure for the future of the franchise -- just in a very different way than he may have thought. Anthony recaps Davis' season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-1525 min
Lakers LoungePART TWO: Anthony Davis' Lakers legacy; MailbagThere really is no argument to the contrary here but Anthony thought it was worth hammering this home: Anthony Davis' jersey will eventually hang in the rafters and rightfully so. From there, he answers some live questions quickly and wraps up the show that way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-1519 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Harrison sits back and watches Anthony devolve fully into tinfoil hat guyAnthony and Harrison react to the Mavericks "winning" the lottery, the eventful basketball from last night, the Celtics' window potentially slamming shut and plenty more. They also discuss the Lakers' options on the trade market and how they continue to point back to Austin Reaves as a trade asset. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-131h 05
Lakers LoungePART TWO: Raj and Anthony debate Lakers small ball with LukaAnthony raised questions yesterday about the Lakers going small with Luka Doncic. Raj quelled some of those concerns but Anthony keeps coming back to the footspeed issue with those lineups. So again, can the Lakers play small ball in the playoffs with Luka Doncic? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-0829 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Harrison, Raj and Anthony's autopsy of this season; Way-too-early offseason previewThe 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-021h 13
Lakers LoungeFULL: One of the more frustrating losses of Anthony's fan lifetimeAnthony 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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-2648 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Raj and Anthony on the adjustments the Lakers made beyond "play harder"Anthony and Raj have now rewatched the game at least once each and had some notes on what the Lakers did beyond, you know, trying harder and staying more disciplined. They offered those up, celebrated LeBron's defense, discussed Austin's struggles from deep and hit on everything in between and beyond. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-241h 06
Lakers LoungePART ONE: Jovan, Anthony on Luka's return to Dallas; Lakers-Wolves X FactorAnthony and Jovan look back on the wild experience that was Luka Doncic's return to Dallas. Then, they discuss this upcoming series and which player in particular needs to perform if the Lakers are going to take care of business. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-1828 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Pete's back and he and Anthony got a little recklessAnthony welcomes Pete back into The Lounge and the guys not only feel good about this series but, if the Lakers stay healthy, they are starting to feel a certain way about what they can accomplish these playoffs. They talk about this matchup, identities, defending Anthony Edwards and Galaxy Quest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-171h 01
Lakers LoungePART ONE: How will the Lakers guard Anthony Edwards?If the Lakers can minimize Anthony Edwards' offensive impact AT ALL, this is a short series. Anthony and Pete discuss how the Lakers will go about trying to do this and how successful they think they'll be. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-1732 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Anthony and Raj nerd out about Lakers-WolvesThis really is an incredibly interesting matchup between the Lakers and Wolves on both macro and micro levels. So, because it's what these guys do, Anthony and Raj dig into the series as thoroughly as they can without recording a three-hour pod. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-151h 11
Lakers LoungeLOWDOWN: West standings are still a mess; Anthony's column from DallasNot much changed in the west last night but get ready for a busy Friday night. Anthony wrote about his trip to Dallas, where he observed a city that has loss all trust in its basketball team, so he narrates that. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-1114 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Sabreena AND Raj? In the same episode???Anthony found himself in a crunch and, as they tend to do, Sabreena and Raj stepped up. First, Anthony talks to Sabreena about the more human elements of Luka's return to Dallas, the west playoffs and, of course, women's basketball. Their draft schedule has broken Anthony's brain. Then, after Anthony answered a couple listener questions, Raj stops by to talk about the basketball part of that Lakers-Mavericks game, the west playoffs, and his fresh new haircut. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
2025-04-111h 24
Lakers LoungePART TWO: Anthony nerds out about the LeBron-Luka PNRAnthony was asked about the Luka-LeBron pick-and-roll and he went full basketball nerd. He also explained the situation with Trey Jemison and Christian Koloko in the final week of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-0824 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Top-five toughest playoff matchups; Harrison and Anthony with an analytics departmentFirst, Anthony and Harrison break down the teams they'd most like to avoid in the playoffs if possible, complete with honorable mentions and the team they'd most like to face. Then, because of the JJ Redick-relative health story from last week, they figure out what they would misuse an analytics department on. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-021h 16
Lakers LoungeFULL: Lakers top Grizz; JJ confirms Lakers Twitter theory; Anthony pisses off TwitterOh, you know, just a typical weekend paying very close attention to this team. The Lakers picked up a huge win. Before the game, JJ Redick confirmed what we've thought all along about player health against the Lakers. Sunday, Anthony made NBA Twitter angry asking that Rob Pelinka get some credit for building this roster. This led to a rant about NBA awards. He wrapped up by answering questions from the live audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...
2025-03-311h 13
Lakers LoungePART TWO: Anthony is not at all interested in crediting Magic Johnson as a PBOA listener tried to claim Magic Johnson was actually the one responsible for the bubble title team and Anthony told a couple of stories to end that noise right there and then. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-3127 min
Lakers LoungeLOWDOWN: Injury updates ahead of Lakers-NuggetsAnthony offers up the latest information on who might be available as the Lakers take on the Nuggets tonight. Denver is also anxiously waiting to see who might be available for them in this one, too, so Anthony offers up why they might be shorthanded. It's also standings watch season so Anthony offered up what was going on while he was recording the episode. (Spoiler: Golden State and the Clippers both won) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...
2025-03-1912 min
Lakers LoungeJaxson Hayes returns; Luka still hates the Suns; Austin outshines KD, BookerFULL: Anthony explains why he never thought the sky was falling, even after the Brooklyn loss. JJ Redick sent a message to his team after that game and they've responded really well. Anthony breaks down the win over Phoenix, Luka Doncic's performances, Austin Reaves looking more like himself and Jaxson Hayes' triumphant return. We also got an injury update that Anthony details and then he wraps the show with some questions and an update on Raj. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
2025-03-1758 min
Lakers LoungeEven Anthony is telling people to calm down about the LakersFULL: Anthony and Raj stop and take a temperature check given the state of things and you know we're in weird times when Anthony is saying people need to calm down a bit. They talk about the injuries and daunting slate ahead of the Lakers, as well as Stephen A. Smith milking his moment with LeBron for all he can. They wrap the show with questions and comments from the live audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...
2025-03-131h 17
Lakers LoungeAnthony should probably believe in the Thunder morePART TWO: The Thunder profile as a tremendous postseason threat but for a few reasons, Anthony just can't get behind them. He and Raj talk about that, then Raj calls Jayson Tatum the Thunder of NBA stars and that launches its own rabbit hole. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-1326 min
Lakers LoungeIs the CBA actually as bad is Anthony thinks?PART TWO: Anthony and Eric have a fascinating conversation about the CBA and some of the widely held beliefs that aren't necessarily based in fact. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-1234 min
Lakers LoungeKarl-Anthony Towns, Austin Reaves likely to play in Lakers-KnicksAnthony offers up the latest on Austin Reaves, Jordan Goodwin and Rui Hachimura, as well as Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks ahead of tonight's game. He then gives his thoughts on the matchup, something he'll be doing more of on Lowdowns from here on out. Games are going to get more important so we may as well treat them as such. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-0613 min
Lakers LoungeJovan Buha and Anthony are... optimistic?FULL: Anthony welcomes Jovan back into The Lounge to talk about the Lakers as legitimate championship contenders. Statistically, the Lakers have been more impressive on defense. What's incredible to think about is what they're capable of on offense. They talk about all this, what the last month as been like, the Lakers' injury situations and how the rest of the league feels about the Luka Doncic trade (spoiler: not great). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...
2025-03-0650 min
Lakers LoungeAnthony makes a WILD prediction about the Lakers' title oddsPART ONE: Anthony and Jovan get a kick out of the fact that they finally get to be optimistic on a sow together because the Lakers are just legit. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-0626 min
Lakers LoungeJeanie's comments about Anthony Davis miss the markPART THREE: The guys pick up the conversation about Jeanie Buss' comments and Anthony issues a warning. Don't take too long a victory lap right now, with so much work left to do. They wrap with a couple questions from the live audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-0533 min
Lakers LoungeAnthony is sick of Anthony (Edwards); Lakers beat Wolves; LeBron James, still goodFULL: Anthony and Raj break down that Lakers win over the Timberwolves. They talk about refereeing, Anthony Edwards' immaturity, and all kinds of stuff adjacent to the game, then dive into the parts of it that they enjoyed. Watching LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic figure this out and win at the same time has been fun. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-281h 03
Lakers LoungeAnthony Edwards needs to grow up (and other thoughts on refereeing)PART ONE: The guys dive into a fun conversation about Anthony Edwards' maturity level and how the Wolves need more from him. He also had some interesting comments about being the face of the league that Anthony thinks are disingenuous. The guys talk that, then discuss the Lakers' ugly win over Minnesota. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-2834 min
Lakers LoungeLeBron James on Anthony Edwards not wanting to be the face of the leaguePART TWO: The guys pick back up on what they were talking about with Anthony Edwards not wanting to be the face of the league with the help of LeBron James, who had thoughts about it after the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-2832 min
Lakers LoungeAnthony's tinfoil Mark Williams trade theoryPART TWO: Anthony unveils a fun theory on the Lakers trade for Mark Williams potentially without the intent to keep him, then he and Harrison discuss their expectations for the second "half" of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-1836 min
Lakers LoungePete tells the hilarious story of how he found out about LukaPART ONE: Anthony and Pete kick off the conversation about Luka Doncic being a Laker by looking back on that fateful night and a fun win over the Knicks that absolutely everyone has forgotten about. Anthony also hopes Mavericks fans find a way to direct all their hatred in Nico Harrison's direction, and that none of it spills over to Anthony Davis and Max Christie. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https...
2025-02-0832 min
Lakers LoungeAnthony compares his Costco clothes addiction to Luka DoncicPART TWO: Raj is convinced someone is going to come along and take away this feeling he has. It feels like cheating, having Luka Doncic on the Lakers. Anthony then makes one of the craziest comparisons you'll ever hear. They wrap with questions from the live audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-0737 min
Lakers LoungeThe Lakers interrupted Anthony by trading for their starting centerFULL: Anthony started the episode by talking about how he hopes the Lakers show greater urgency with Luka Doncic than they have recently with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. So... the Lakers went out and grabbed their starting center not just now but for the future just to shut him up. Raj joined the show to break down Mark Williams, the newest Laker. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com...
2025-02-061h 42
Lakers LoungeThe Lakers trade for Mark Williams and shut Anthony upPART TWO: Anthony continues to try to gather himself after the Lakers traded Dalton Knecht and a pick for Mark Williams. He quickly texted Raj to see if he could help and used an old favorite clip to pass the time until Raj showed up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-0635 min
Lakers LoungeWhat comes next after trading for Mark Williams?PART THREE: Anthony and Raj look at the assets the Lakers have to work with and, using the information at Anthony's disposal, try to offer up what they think the Lakers should do from here and predict what they think happens. To wrap things up, Anthony takes questions from the live audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-0641 min
Lakers LoungeLuka Doncic introduced; Lakers smoke Clippers; Anthony's latest Clutchpoints reportLOWDOWN: Anthony breaks down a fun win over the Clippers in Inglewood. Then, he offers up the latest he's heard heading into the trade deadline. To wrap things up, he narrates his latest column for ClutchPoints. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-0518 min
Lakers LoungeLakers smoke Clippers as Luka Doncic watches; Anthony gets recklessFULL: Anthony and Raj are enjoying the basketball the Lakers are playing even before adding Luka Doncic into the mix and it has them saying all kinds of crazy things. They talk about that, the win over the Clippers, the latest Anthony is hearing at the deadline and how they'd prefer to see it play out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-051h 25
Lakers Lounge"Job's not finished"PART ONE: Anthony and Raj continue to collect their thoughts after this insane weekend. Raj wants to take a breather. Anthony says it doesn't work like that. Also, Anthony gives a little preview of what it would sound like if he covered/rooted for the Mavericks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-0336 min
Lakers LoungeA complete breakdown of the Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis tradeLOWDOWN: Anthony grabbed a few hours of sleep and hopped right back in front of the mic to offer up what he can about how the most shocking trade in NBA (and maybe sports) history came together. He also talks about what's next for the Lakers as they're currently built. Is LeBron James getting traded on the table? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-0226 min
Lakers LoungeAnthony Davis injury update, what does it mean for Lakers' deadline approach?Anthony updates you on Anthony Davis' abdomen strain, then explain the impact it has on the Lakers' approach to the deadline. Speaking of, he offers up the latest that he's heard on that front. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-3010 min
Lakers LoungeLakers get smoked; Anthony Davis tweaks abdomen; Myles Turner trade stuff (again)LOWDOWN: Anthony quickly recaps an ugly loss and updates Anthony Davis' injury. It doesn't sound like it's that serious, but you never know. He then narrates his reporting on Myles Turner, who the Lakers are serious about, if Indiana is serious about moving him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-2917 min
Lakers LoungeLakers embarrass themselves in Philly; Anthony Davis gets hurt; Myles Turner reportFULL: The Lakers played one of the ugliest games you'll see. Anthony Davis went down, and everything went wrong from there. Anthony recaps the game, offers the latest on Davis' injury, then reports on a familiar trade target. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-291h 01
Lakers LoungeWhat impact will Anthony Davis' injury have on the Lakers trade deadline?PART TWO: Anthony offers the latest on Anthony Davis' injury and the impact it might have on the Lakers' intentions at the deadline. He answers questions from the live audience on other Lakers trade options. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-2929 min
Lakers LoungeAnthony Davis dominates Charlotte; Latest trade rumorsFULL: Anthony recaps a weird win over the Hornets with the help of the live audience, then breaks down the latest trade rumors from Marc Stein on which centers he doesn't believe the Lakers are in on. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-2839 min
Lakers LoungeThe NBA has become too risk-aversePART TWO: Anthony and Sam share their frustrations with how risk-averse everyone has become in the NBA. They wrap up the show with some questions from the live audience and Sam's question for Anthony and Anthony Davis wanting to play less center. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-2728 min
Lakers LoungeAnthony Davis' comments likely mean the Lakers will trade for a centerPART THREE: Anthony Davis offered up his most pointed comments to his front office... ever -- even including his trade requests out of New Orleans. He wants a better backup center he could play alongside. Anthony believes the Lakers will fulfill this request. He and Raj discuss who the Lakers should target. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-2435 min
Lakers LoungeSuns keep pushing chips into the middle of the table and Anthony is jealousPART TWO: Anthony and Raj discuss the trade Phoenix made with Utah, that probably takes them another couple steps closer to trading for Jimmy Butler. Anthony wishes the Lakers showed this kind of creativity and commitment to competing now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-2232 min
Lakers LoungeThings to like - LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin ReavesPART ONE: The Lakers are still set at the top of the roster. LeBron James, Anthony David and Austin Reaves are having great seasons in their own ways. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-0930 min
Lakers LoungeThe Lakers lost to the Pistons again... Anthony rants about ownershipAnthony recaps yet another annoying, frustrating loss to the Detroit Pistons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-12-2426 min
Lakers LoungeLakers top Kings behind Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis' Max Christie starting has been a joyAnthony recaps a fun win in Sacramento. Boy, it's been a while since we were able to say that. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-12-2010 min
Lakers LoungeLakers knock off Kings behind Austin Reaves, Anthony DavisFULL: Anthony and Raj break down a nice Lakers win in Sacramento, as Anthony Davis outplayed Domantas Sabonis, Austin Reaves outplayed De'Aaron Fox, and Max Christie continued to play his ass off as the point-of-attack defender the Lakers desperately needed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-12-2055 min
Lakers LoungeLOWDOWN: Lakers top Grizzlies; Anthony Davis plays like an MVP; LeBron returns; MAX!Anthony recaps the win, starting by offering some insight into how the Lakers arrived back at Max Christie starting -- and how it was always what the coaching staff was hoping to see. He explains Max's impact on Austin Reaves, too. LeBron James came back and looked good. Oh and Anthony Davis absolutely dominated a big Memphis frontcourt. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-12-1615 min
Lakers LoungeLakers beat Grizzlies behind Anthony Davis' dominance, Max Christie's defenseFULL: Anthony and Raj recap a nice, fun win (outside of the existential crisis we experienced when Anthony Davis got hurt). Max Christie got the start and was fantastic on Ja Morant. LeBron James came back and looked spry. The rotation made a whole bunch of sense. What a night. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-12-161h 01
Lakers LoungeSo, what about what LeBron James wants? Or Anthony Davis?FULL: Anthony and Harrison discuss the trade rumors circling around LeBron James and the Lakers, and wonder how James feels about all of it, too. Seeing as he has a no-trade clause, that kind of matters. While they were there, they also wondered about the Anthony Davis part of all this.(NOTE: This was recorded Wednesday and should've run Thursday, but we ran into some technical difficulties) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...
2024-12-141h 07
Lakers LoungeAt what point does Anthony Davis get sick of mediocrity?PART TWO: Let's just say LeBron James gets traded, what would that mean for Anthony Davis? Should he get moved ASAP? Anthony and Harrison don't think it's that simple.(NOTE: This was recorded Wednesday and should've run Thursday, but we ran into some technical difficulties) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-12-1436 min
Lakers LoungeAnthony charts out his ideal trade season/deadlineNot much actual news to speak of so Anthony hopped on the trade machine and fixed the Lakers. Strap in, y'all. Let's get a little weird. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-12-1120 min
Lakers LoungeJJ Redick did the thing and it's workingFULL: Anthony recaps a nice, successful weekend that featured the change he'd been teasing for a month or so. D'Angelo Russell's sixth man of the year case starts now. Anthony breaks down the win against Toronto, Anthony Davis' eye injury, and LeBron James' mastery of the game. He also takes a few questions to wrap things up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-11-1148 min
Lakers LoungeListen to Anthony gain hope over the course of the showFULL EP.: Anthony and Raj react to that uninspiring game and, at the time of them going live, what appeared to be an uninspiring game five for the Dodgers. But over the course of the show, boy, did things change. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-10-311h 00
Lakers LoungeAnthony has some unfortunate timing...PART ONE: Anthony and Raj look back on an incredible sports weekend in L.A., then discuss this loss to Phoenix and why they aren't that mad about it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-10-2929 min