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Lakers LoungeHOOK: Centers vs. Wings; LeBron, Austin's roles in the offense; Ref conduct; Q&AAnthony and Pete discuss this offseason and what the Lakers' main focus should be. Anthony says centers. Pete says wings. The guys debate and land somewhere in the middle. Anthony has noticed a shift in the offensive usage, where LeBron is more involved than he thought. He asks Pete about this, and whether he thinks that's a good idea. They discuss the Lakers' incessant whining to referees and wrap with a Q&A. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...
2026-03-061h 04
Lakers LoungeFULL: Anthony and Raj break down the Lakers failing a passable testThe Lakers had every reason to take care of business last night... and didn't. Anthony and Raj discuss the game, the lowered expectations they've seen from some and where the team goes from here. Anthony also rants about Deandre Ayton, who appeared to quit on the 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
2026-03-061h 21
Lakers LoungePART 3: Anthony offers his "everyone is fraud-ish" theory to RajAnthony doesn't believe in the Lakers, but he also doesn't fully believe in anyone else. So he asks Raj about the Lakers' fraudulence compared to their competition. 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
2026-03-0630 min
Lakers LoungePART 1: Anthony's wild precapAnthony started doing precaps as part of his work with Offside and he wants to bring them into these games he rides solo for. Sometimes, we'll laugh at a bad prediction. Others (as is the case tonight), we'll laugh at how close he got. 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
2026-03-0427 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Anthony unleashes on a Lakers org that needs to hear it; Andy Kamenetzky on Rob Pelinka; Q&AThe Lakers lost in brutal fashion. Anthony let's it rip as a result. He plays a conversation recorded earlier with Andy Kamenetzky (Locked on Lakers, ESPNLA Radio) about Rob Pelinka, then answers questions from the live audience -- which was PISSED after that 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
2026-02-251h 37
Lakers LoungePART 3: Final game thoughts; AYCE advice; Raj teaches Anthony about sojuThe guys wrap up their thoughts about this game and have a fun little look back on a Laker fan favorite. Also, after a discussion about all-you-can-eat places, Raj explains soju to Anthony -- a truly momentous occasion. 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
2026-01-2129 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Harrison and Anthony have their fun with the Rich Paul - Austin Reaves storyAnthony offers up another solution if Rich Paul wants to keep creating problems. Harrison and he discuss this whole situation. Should LeBron step in? Was his response adequate? Are we seeing a transition from the league away from Klutch Sports? The guys wander around this topic, answer some questions from the live audience and call it a day. 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
2026-01-1559 min
Lakers LoungePART 1: Anthony's solution to Rich Paul's trade machine addictionThe last time Anthony talked about this, his proposed solution may have been a tad extreme so he dials it back a bit to offer another solution. Harrison likes the plan. The guys talk about this situation and compare it to another player whose time with the Lakers was probably cut short by nonsense. 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
2026-01-1530 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Ishbia confirms Anthony on Dillon Brooks; MAILBAGAnthony reported last nighgt that he didn't think Dillon Brooks was going anywhere. The Suns owner took to Twitter and wouldn't you know it, Dillon Brooks isn't going anywhere. The Suns should be a lesson to the Lakers. Will they? Anthony then dives into the mailbags to discuss everything from JJ Redick's coaching, reactions to his content and, obviously, the trade market. 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
2026-01-0659 min
Lakers LoungePART 1: Dear Santa, please let Anthony stop having to record this episodeAnthony knows what he wants from Santa this year and it's exactly what he's wanted for the last several years: Rob Pelinka committing to winning with a promising basketball team. Harrison laughs and Anthony's commitment. 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
2025-12-2325 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Dillon The Villain; Vando makes the most of his opportunity; Rui as a bot?Anthony and Raj talk about one of the dumber basketball games we'll see this year. Anthony is out on Dillon Brooks after that performance. Vando finally got some minutes and looked great. What does that mean for the rotation? Anthony gives a new Rui analogy. 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
2025-12-151h 12
Lakers LoungeFULL: Anthony and Harrison riff on Rich Paul's commentsThese episodes where Anthony and Harrison basically wandered around a subject like Rich Paul launching his new podcast with some Lakers takes are usually when they're at their best. So let's see how this one goes! 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
2025-12-101h 04
Lakers LoungeFULL: Anthony and Raj FINALLY talk about that Sixers dubAnthony was traveling and had a bunch of pent-up takes he needed to fire off coming off that great Lakers road trip. This was a blast to record. 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
2025-12-091h 17
Lakers LoungePART 3: Anthony makes Raj talk about Giannis; Q&AAnthony hasn't spoken to anyone on the pod since the latest Giannis stuff dropped so he made Raj discuss it. The guys throw a take out there that will probably sound absolutely ridiculous at first, but makes more sense the more you think about it. They wrap with a few super comments 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
2025-12-0530 min
Lakers LoungePART 2: Pete and Anthony's favorite parts of the season so farThe Lakers sit in the second seed in the west so clearly there's plenty to like. Anthony and Pete offer up a couple things they've particularly enjoyed, including: the beginnings of fourth quarters, hitting on their offseason gambles and the team's overall chemistry. 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
2025-11-2826 min
Lakers LoungeFULL: Anthony and Harrison on Lakers' various ceilingsAfter a great conversation about name choice, Anthony and Harrison discuss the Lakers' ceiling as currently constructed, what it would be with one trade and what they're capable of if they have the perfect trade deadline/buyout season. The guys also discuss the Lakers' win over the Clippers and, honestly a whole bunch of other random stuff. 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
2025-11-271h 19
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 LoungeFULL: Lakers land Deandre Ayton; Who are they getting? What's next?Anthony welcomes Sean Highkin into The Lounge to talk about the breaking news that they had just landed Deandre Ayton, the talented center who they kinda/sorta desperately needed to sign. The guys talk about Ayton the teammate, the player and whether they believe he'll be able to turn things around. Then, they discuss some of the trade talks the Lakers and Blazers have had and Anthony wraps with questions from the live audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
2025-07-031h 18
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 LoungeFULL: Wiggins trade rumors; Draft Day Locked on Lakers Crossover Part 1Anthony is joined by Brian Kamenetzky to talk about this Andrew Wiggins trade rumor report Anthony dropped just before the show. They also discuss expectations for the draft and, by extension, where Rob Pelinka stands after the Lakers sale. 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
2025-06-2551 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 LoungeFULL: Daniel Gafford extends, but is still available; More trade/FA targets; MailbagAnthony breaks down the Daniel Gafford situation (and the different reports on it). Turn out, Dallas may have done the smart thing here and extended him while also maintaining flexibility this summer. From there, Anthony dives into some names listeners have been asking about and wraps with super comment 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
2025-06-241h 07
Lakers LoungeFULL: Pacers force game 7; Jeanie to remain as governor after saleAnthony and Raj react to the blowout Pacers victory in game six and look ahead to game seven Sunday. From there, they dive into the Lakers sale and reports on Jeanie Buss' continued role with the Lakers moving forward. Anthony uses Dodgers history to predict how things will likely go for Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick. 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
2025-06-201h 24
Lakers LoungePART THREE: We have a new center name...Anthony and Raj discuss the Brook Lopez noise after Anthony tells the story about how he found out Lopez was not exactly in a hurry to stick around long-term with the Lakers. From there, they discuss the approach they'd prefer the Lakers take at 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
2025-06-1730 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: Rob Pelinka's season in review, expectations moving forwardAnthony breaks down Rob Pelinka's performance last year, which was defined by inactivity heading into the season and quite possibly one of the best trades in Lakers history. Ironically, the former doomed the latter, and makes Anthony a lot less confident than he'd like to be in the Lakers' chances of maximizing their opportunity with Luka fro here on 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
2025-06-101h 12
Lakers LoungeFULL: JJ Redick was great in the regular season; bad in the playoffs; has a bright future aheadIn the latest entry to the Lakers season review series, Anthony looks back on JJ Redick's first season as a coach. Not just an NBA coach, but as a coach, ever. Still insane to think about. Overall, we have to split this season into two segments. He was fantastic in the regular season and a bit of a disaster in the playoffs. Anthony explains why, then discusses Redick's future as a coach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...
2025-06-041h 00
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 TWO: Should the Lakers redesign their uniforms for the Luka Doncic era?A listener asked Anthony about the Lakers uniforms and whether it might be time to redesign them as the organization heads into the Luka Doncic era. It's honestly a pretty good idea, though Anthony has a specific kind of rebrand in mind. 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
2025-06-0236 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: No, the Lakers would not be better off without LeBron JamesAnthony has noticed a take that he just can't quite wrap his head around from a particular faction of the fan base. They want LeBron James gone. Anthony explains why it wouldn't help and where he thinks the take is coming from, then dives into what the Lakers will need to do to make it work with James. 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
2025-05-2150 min
Lakers LoungePART ONE: Run it back?Given how little the Lakers have to work with, Anthony is concerned the team will probably look pretty similar to what we saw this year. If so, and if the Lakers want to compete for a championship, then any improvement will need to come internally. Anthony asks Pete about this notion and... Pete isn't sold. 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
2025-05-1630 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 LoungePART TWO: More Austin Reaves trade questionsFirst, Anthony starts with a rant directed at the people he saw complaining about flattened lottery odds and how they seem to be missing the point. Then, listeners asked about trading Austin Reaves and then specifically about moving him for Walker Kessler and stuff and that got the wheels spinning in Anthony's head. 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
2025-05-1429 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 LoungePART THREE: The most important lesson JJ Redick has to take from thisAnthony 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. 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
2025-05-0127 min
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 TWO: The semi-definitive Austin Reaves conversationAnthony tweeted something that pissed off Lakers fans. He thought Austin Reaves has been bothered by the Wolves physicality and athleticism. So, the guys discuss whether Anthony made a salient point, or whether he's just a hater. 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
2025-04-2435 min
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