FULL EPISODE: In the second edition of the Contender Series, Anthony welcomes Keith Parish (Fastbreak Breakfast, Grits N' Grinds) to talk about the Grizzlies' potential this year. If they return to form, that makes the west all the tougher, and complicates the math for the Lakers' interest in a playoff spot. 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Keith explain why the Grizzlies could bounce back in a big way and throw off the math for a lot of teams trying to make the playoffs. 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

PART TWO: Ja Morant is going to be healthy and fully available. Anthony asks Keith where to set expectations. Then, he asks about the spectrum of expectations for the Grizzlies, as well as the type of player Keith would prefer to add (it sounds a lot like the kinds of player the Lakers would also like to add). 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony brings back a show favorite. Sabreena Merchant (The Athletic) stops by to talk Woj retiring, the WNBA season as it wraps up and the playoffs getting going this weekend, the Lakers' leaked jersey and this offseason in general. 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Sabreena react to news that dropped mere hours before they were live that Adrian Wojnarowski was stepping down and out of the news breaker limelight. 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

PART TWO: Anthony and Sabreena discuss the most fascinating WNBA season to date, whether the league can build on the momentum it developed, and try to preview the playoffs, which kick off on Sunday. Then, they try to tackle these jerseys, the Lakers offseason, and the current state of things. 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony welcomes long-time friend of the show and personal friend Phillip Barnett into The Lounge to discuss... whatever the hell these new Lakers City Edition jerseys are supposed to be. They're boring. They're lame. They're just... meh. Plus, given Phillip's relationship to Magic Johnson's Twitter account (he used to run it), the guys try to come up with Magic Tweets about this offseason and these jerseys. 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Phillip can't stand these jerseys and the more they think about them, the worse they get. 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

PART TWO: Few people know this but today's guest (Phillip Barnett) used to send tweets for Magic Johnson. So, given this uninspiring offseason and these hideous jerseys, Anthony and Phillip try to figure out what Magic would say about it all. 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Harrison prep you for training camp as only they can, with a good ol' fashioned game of BINGO. 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Harrison have a fun a little back-and-forth about Myles' favorite meal then dive into their headline predictions from training 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

PART TWO: As Anthony continue to try to predict how training camp is going to go, their focus turned to the center position. We know one of the Lakers' lottery tickets at center is going to impress compared to the others, and why. But who? 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony breaks down the Lakers' signing a center, why he was available, and what he brings to the table. Then, he opens up all the mailbags. 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

PART ONE: Anthony breaks down the big news over the weekend. 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

PART TWO: It's a Monday, which means we're answering your questions, including when a certain birthday boy is going to make his pod 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

FULL EPISODE: In the first episode of the Contender Series, Anthony welcomes Sam Esfandiari to discuss the Lakers, Warriors, LeBron, Steph, and everything going on here. This could've been five hours long. 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Sam discuss the current situations LeBron and Steph find themselves in and the many similarities between the Lakers and Warriors as organizations. 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

Anthony and Sam discuss the possibility that the bromance we watched in the Olympics between LeBron and Steph extends into the NBA. 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Raj react to the Lakers POSTING A HUGELY IMPORTANT POSITION ON LINKEDIN. They discuss how this is just another example of the disarray. Then, they address Anthony Davis reportedly 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Raj take a close look at the LinkedIn post from the Lakers as they try to fill an really important 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

PART TWO: We're all pulling for her. But. 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

PART THREE: Anthony Davis was hoping to play alongside a center more this season. The Lakers... felt differently. 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Harrison have a nice, long conversation about the Lakers' continued issues with getting and keeping guys healthy. 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

PART ONE: Anthony catches Harrison back up on everything he missed on vacation and asks you, the audience, whether maybe just maybe Harrison is the problem. 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

PART TWO: Anthony and Harrison discuss this continued trend of Lakers players' injuries extending well beyond initial and even later-stage recovery windows. 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Raj break down Christian Wood needing surgery that will keep him out heading into the season and how this is just another example of the holes in the Lakers' processes when it comes to player health. 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Raj react to news that Christian Wood underwent surgery and will miss the beginning of next season. This leads to them asking a very tough question on the state of the franchise. 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

PART TWO: The Lakers opted for a quiet offseason in terms of personnel movement. Given these injuries, it was the wrong move, and questions need to be asked of how things are being run. 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

PART THREE: After ranting and raving about the Lakers' handling of injuries and injury information, Anthony and Raj answer a question from the live audience about an old trade target and what could've been. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PART ONE: Anthony offers up a brief breakdown of the early parts of the season and why the Lakers need to stack up wins then, in the hopes of convincing the front office to push chips into the middle of the table. He then offers up what little he's heard about Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent and Jalen Hood-Schifino. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

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

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

PART ONE: Anthony and Adam introduce and start to dive in on one of the more interesting subjects of recent years. American NBA fans rooting against Team USA because the best player on their favorite team happens to come from a different country. 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

PART TWO: Anthony asks Adam a question he asked Nuggets fans in his mentions: So... what if Nikola Jokic ever leaves? In this NBA economy, you can't overlook the possibility. 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony welcomes a good friend in Adam Mares back into The Lounge to discuss a phenomenon that really seemed to take hold these Olympics. NBA fans have really embraced rooting for their superstar's country over Team USA. It's fascinating. The guys talk about it on its many levels, then discuss the Denver Nuggets leaking talent ever since winning the championship. Yes, there's Russell Westbrook 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Brian embark on this exercise to build the perfect offseason in an interesting place: The center spot. They also explain how not moving D'Angelo Russell early on disrupted the rest of the Lakers' plans. 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

PART TWO: Using the intel Anthony has, he and Brian run through some of the trades the Lakers passed on to see if there was one they maybe should have maybe pulled the trigger 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

FULL EPISODE: After a summer of complaining about the Lakers' inactivity, we made Anthony try to fix things, himself -- well, with some help. This is part two of a home-and-home with Brian Kamenetzky of Locked on Lakers. 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

PART ONE: Anthony gives his thoughts on the Olympics now that they've wrapped up, then dives headfirst into one of the more controversial takes he's had recently: D'Angelo Russel should come off the bench this season. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Anthony takes questions from the live audience and his Twitter followers, where Lakers fans are really curious what JJ Redick's approach next season might be. Yes, this is damn near impossible to define, but it's a fun topic that takes us several directions. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony riffs on the Olympics for a little while before turning his attention back to the Lakers. He gives maybe the most controversial Lakers take of the summer. Then, he dives into your questions, and listeners are REALLY curious about JJ Redick's coaching philosophies. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: Anthony is a little nervous about USA basketball's future given how much Team USA is relying on LeBron, Steph and KD in this tournament. He recorded this with Leigh right before LeBron, Steph and KD led a furious comeback against Serbia. Funny how some of this stuff works. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Canada basketball is talented enough to do better in these tournaments than they've done. Anthony asks Leigh Ellis about this, as well as other programs around the world. This winds up being the perfect segue into Leigh's travels around the world and whether he's ready to wage war against pickleball. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony welcomes one of The Lounge's absolute favorites back. Leigh Ellis is here to talk about the Olympics thus far, Team USA's future, international basketball and the progress all over the world, and his global pickup tour. This is a fun one the guys recorded right before Team USA's thrilling victory over Serbia. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: After a far-too-long break, Anthony and Pete catch up. They do so how most friends tend to, by talking about their favorite sports team and the offseason it just had. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Anthony and Pete discuss what goes into reporting on the Lakers. How did Pete handle information he had while he worked for the Lakers? From there, they talk about the trade market and their expectations for the Lakers with this likely being the roster on opening night. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Pete catch up after a while and discuss this Lakers offseason. The guys talk about the perception of the Lakers' options and how it may not always line up with reality. They discuss some of the issues that have led to this inaction, though, and where the team goes from here. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: Anthony asked around after noticing Anthony Davis' physique and explosiveness and the responses were fascinating. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Anthony answers listener/viewer questions, starting with what he thinks of Dalton Knecht right now and where his career might take him. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony noticed Anthony Davis looking a little slimmer during Olympic play and asked around to see what people either close to the Lakers or around the league thought. From there, he dives into the mailbag(s) to answer all your burning questions. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: Anthony Davis had arguably his best season to date. Anthony explains why, and then explains why the Lakers need him to do it again, and then some. 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

PART TWO: Anthony takes questions from Twitter and the live audience about Anthony Davis, including whether this is finally the year he wins the Defensive Player of The Year Award. This leads to a rant about that award and the way we talk about defense that almost lit the mic on fire. 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony Davis was special last year. The Lakers need him to be that and more next year, because they are in no way built to endure even a slight step back from him. All that said, it's been great to watch him thrive with other great NBA players these Olympics. Anthony discusses all that, then answers your questions about Davis and the offseason to this point. 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

PART ONE: The Lakers and Blazers are stuck in a stalemate over Jerami Grant. Anthony and Harrison make the case against the wing Portland is clearly asking too much for. 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

PART TWO: Anthony and Harrison talk about JJ Redick, and how the Lakers are hoping that a rookie coach will be the difference between last year and next season when there aren't enough real changes to point to. 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

PART THREE: Anthony and Harrison touch on three of their favorite subjects to text back and forth on: The MCU (who just welcomed back Robert Downey Jr.), Star Wars, and House of The Dragon. 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

FULL EPISODE: After a little while away, Harrison comes back to talk about... Jerami Grant. Well, Grant and a whole lot more. The guys talk about this offseason. Anthony asks whether Harrison agrees with his most controversial take. They try to figure out expectations for JJ Redick given the circumstances. Then, because it's been so long, the guys dive headfirst into their nerdier interests. 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

PART ONE: Anthony heard all the noise about Jerami Grant and did some asking around about that situation. He offers up what he heard. From there, he discusses Tyus Jones signing in Phoenix for the minimum and how not doing their homework earlier in the offseason has cost the Lakers some interesting opportunities. This part wraps with a quick recap of Team USA's win over Serbia. 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

PART TWO: Anthony dives into the iTunes, Twitter and Youtube mailbags to let you have your voice heard on the show. Have LeBron James and Anthony Davis' performances in the Olympics changed your stance on building around them this year? Have the Olympics convinced teams to go even more all-in for stars? What does Anthony mean when he says the Lakers lack creativity? 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

FULL EP.: Anthony did some asking around on the Jerami Grant noise and offers up what he heard. He then reacts to Tyus Jones signing for the minimum and how the Lakers missed another opportunity by not taking care of business earlier in the offseason. He recapped the Team USA win against Serbia, then dives into your questions. 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

PART ONE: Anthony explains why the season LeBron James just had may be one of the most impressive things he's ever seen in his almost 40 years as a sports fan. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: After discussing the season LeBron is coming off of, Anthony looks ahead to try to set fair expectations for a 40-year-old superstar. Part of the equation is going to have to be supplementing the roster with players who make up for places where James' game has slipped. Rob Pelinka hasn't been able to do it yet. Can he ever figure this out? Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony kicks off the season re/preview series with LeBron James. He's coming off of one of the most spectacular individual seasons Anthony has ever seen across any sport. The question facing him and the Lakers is: Can he keep it up? If so, how can the Lakers make life easier on him? Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: After a quick series of thoughts on Jeanie Buss discussing parity, Anthony dives into the mailbag, where listeners want to know if this is indeed the roster for next season and, if so, what it's capable of. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Listeners had some great questions but none lit up Anthony's face the way it did when someone asked about LeBron and Steph seeming to enjoy every second of getting to play together. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Jeanie Buss was asked about the issues the Lakers keep running into and, while it's altogether fair to point out how different the league is now compared to when her father was building dynasties, that doesn't excuse the Lakers ignoring margins in a way that inhibits their growth. Anthony discusses that, then dives into a fun mailbag. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Anthony has spent his vacation ranting about the Lakers not being able to do anything this summer. So, in order to improve his and your mood, he tried to stay positive for the whole show. You can find out whether he was able to. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Anthony unleashes yet another series of rants after the Lakers miss out on another starting-caliber talent. Gary Trent Jr. chose Milwaukee over the Lakers on a minimum contract. Anthony has some details on the matter, 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony offers up the latest that he heard from Vegas, where most people seem resigned to the Lakers running it back next season. He did outline a couple moves on the margins the Lakers could make, if they cared about such things. He also briefly touches on the Lakers fumbling a real asset for no practical or sentimental reason. He wraps up with questions from the mailbags. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Anthony heard enough noise about these things that he figured he'd record a quick episode before he made the trip out to Las Vegas. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Raj break down Team USA comfortably handling Team Canada. Anthony Davis should probably start from here on out. Oh, and boy, it sure seems like LeBron and Steph like playing together. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Rob Pelinka said back when they hired JJ Redick their focus would be developing the team's youth. Well, it isn't off to the greatest start. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART THREE: With word starting to come out that this is likely the Lakers' roster heading into next season, Anthony has had enough with Rob Pelinka. To end on a positive note, Raj talks about Dalton Knecht. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EP.: Anthony and Raj enjoyed watching Anthony Davis look as great as he did with actual defenders on his team. Things were going great. LeBron and Steph are tampering. Embiid looks like a joke. Things were all going great until Raj wanted to talk about the summer league Lakers and it sent Anthony to a dark, dark place. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Anthony has spent countless hours chasing who the Lakers might be targeting only to be sitting here with you, waiting for them to do *something*. In that time, he's realized he hasn't really analyzed who makes the most sense for the team right now, price included. So, using what he knows about the state of talks for these targets, he ranks who he has the most-to-least interest in. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: After discussing why he is seriously concerned about this roster moving forward, Anthony wonders why Dan Hurley signed a contract that was so unimpressive to remain at UConn. He then takes a couple questions from the live YouTube audience. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Anthony dives into the Twitter mailbag where people are wondering about the ownership situation and whether that will ever change. Anthony's answer might surprise you *EXTREME RADIO VOICE* Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EP.: Anthony breaks down why he thinks the Lakers are worse and why he isn't comfortable with the gambles the Lakers are making. From there, he discusses Dan Hurley's extension with UConn. He also realized he didn't hear from the Twitter audience in yesterday's mailbag so he took some questions from there, including one about Jeanie Buss selling the team. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: Anthony wondered aloud last week about Zach LaVine and whether he made sense if Chicago was willing to attach draft capital to move him. He asked around and, based on what he heard, it doesn't seem like the Lakers are all that interested. From there, he discusses what he thinks is fair and unfair criticism of this front office as it struggles once again to improve the roster. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Anthony dives into the mailbags to answer questions about Zach LaVine, the lack of trades dating back to last year, and other topics. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony understands why Lakers fans are restless, so tries to figure out what is fair criticism of the front office this summer and what isn't. From there, he takes questions from the iTunes mailbag and the live youtube audience. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

The Lakers are still trying to make moves, but it's starting to feel how last year's deadline felt. Anthony talks about the trade market and why he understands the Lakers not wanting to pay as much as they're being asked to by everyone who is trying to move their guys. He then explains why he thinks people have a little too low on Zach LaVine and why the Lakers should be seriously considering trading for him. He wraps with the latest example of Lucy holding that damn football for Charlie Brown. 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

After Harrison made Anthony aware that he was trend on Twitter, we forced Anthony to get into the studio. The result is a story about unicorn fireworks, updates across the Lakers' trade and free agency options, and Marvin Gaye singing the "Star Spangled Banner." Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Anthony reacts to the kind of contract LeBron James signed and what it says about the confidence he currently has in the Lakers front office. This also puts a clock on the Lakers to execute their deals before he puts pen to paper and makes them for at least a little while a second-apron team and limits what they can do on trades. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

The Lakers have arguably had to the worst offseason in their division despite the Clippers losing Paul George and the Warriors losing Klay Thompson. Anthony and Harrison react to it, and all give you up to that minute information on where things stand now. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Anthony reacts to Klay Thompson reportedly coming to an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks, spurning the Lakers' more lucrative contract offer. Anthony explains why things aren't quite adding up here. He explains how things got to this point with Klay and why the Lakers once again were hurt by misplaced confidence and Rob Pelinka not being able to close the deal. He continues to talking about what comes next and one name in particular he's keeping an eye on: DeMar DeRozan. 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

With day one of free agency now behind us the Lakers... look exactly like they look at the end of last season. Anthony talks to Yossi Gozlan (@YossiGozlan) about their options moving forward as we all wait for some kind of outcome to their current staring contests. 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

Anthony and special guest Edwin Garcia (Silver Screen & Roll) break down D'Angelo Russell opting into his player option. Chances are the Lakers will look to trade him, but the guys go through every scenario after a HUGE development for the Lakers. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Raj discuss Bronny getting drafted. Anthony offers up his concerns with the situation. The attempt here is to try to offer nuance to a conversation completely lacking it. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Anthony is sick and tired of hearing about how hard it is to do anything as the Lakers succeeded in doing nothing beyond the picks they had coming into the draft. If the organization is shield itself with the mantra of Mamba Mentality, they'd better practice it, too. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART THREE: Anthony and Raj discuss LeBron's and AD's patience with this organization. At some point, might it ruin out? Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: Bronny James. Dalton Knecht. LeBron James. Rob Pelinka. Kobe. Raj and Anthony had a conversation that hit on everything. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Raj react to arguably the best value of the draft. Dalton Knecht is a bonafide bucket and Raj is barely touching the ground. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: After being positive for the whole first half of the show, Anthony does have one gripe that fans probably share. Hey, Rob Pelinka, stop telling us how difficult this new CBA makes your job. Everyone is working under the agreement. Do your job. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony tries to wrangle Raj into calming down long enough to talk about the Lakers' first-round pick. Dalton Knecht tumbled down the board and wound up with the Lakers, who are thrilled to have him. The guys talk about his game, why they loved the process that landed him there and what else they're hoping for from the draft. To wrap things up, Anthony whines up Rob Pelinka making excuses about how hard his job is. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Anthony went live on our youtube page to preview what promises to be a significant day, no matter the outcome. Will they take someone at 17? Who? What are their needs? What comes after the draft? What kind of offseason might this be? Everything you need to know before the big night. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Mirin expand on a piece she wrote for The Ringer on some of the hiring practices throughout the NBA. Were those interviews for Becky Hammon nothing more than a publicity stunt? The Lakers specifically said they wanted to do something "different" this coaching search. Well, there was one option in that regard they never considered. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: After a super smooth segue from a more serious topic, Anthony asks Mirin about the time she spent profiling Zach Edey, the fascinating big man out of Purdue who, as recently as a decade ago would be a surefire first overall pick. Now, the Lakers might have a chance at landing him at 17. If they did, who would they be getting? Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: Mirin Fader (The Ringer) stops by The Lounge to discuss a couple profiles she's written recently. She's one of our favorite guests and this is a particularly fun show, as Harrison isn't here to get in the way. First, she and Anthony discuss how disappointing it's been to watch women's presence in the NBA dwindle even while the women's game has exploded in popularity. This, combined with Black coaches struggling to find and keep footholds in the league is worth further conversation. From there, Anthony segues awkwardly to a profile she wrote on Zach Edey and why she thinks his game will translate to the NBA. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: Anthony reacts to five clips in particular that summarized JJ Redick's introductory presser or explained what they're looking to do as an organization moving forward. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: After getting through the most important clips from the presser, Anthony reacts to a couple guys going unmentioned. D'Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt's names never came up in the 50 or so minutes Redick and Pelinka were on stage. Anthony discusses that, then takes questions from the live audience. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: The Lakers introduced JJ Redick as their new head coach. Anthony marvels at Rob Pelinka not exactly coming off the way he normally does in such a setting. We did get some real insight into the Lakers' intentions, though, even if they don't really seem to line up with the reality they're facing. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: After giving some initial thoughts on what he's hoping to see in JJ Redick's intro presser, Anthony dives into the iTunes mailbag. A listener asked about the Lakers going all-in to this point, and Anthony started wondering if this might finally be the year they go that route. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Anthony discusses what the fallout could be from drafting a player at 17 this year. Then, right as he was getting to wrap up the episode, a live viewer asked an absolute doozie of a question about Lakers ownership and the options there. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony offers up a few thoughts on what to expect or hope for from JJ Redick's impending introductory presser, then throws to a particularly full and fun mailbag. Listeners wanted to know about Dejounte Murray, D'Angelo Russell, Jeanie Buss, and plenty more. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Anthony welcomes a good friend of the show to break down the NBA draft, heading into what could be a positively bonkers week leading up to it. This was a bonus episode because of the short notice and Ricky is the absolute best. You won't want to miss this one. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: Anthony was sick of talking about a story he broke days ago. So he and Aaron talked about the draft, free agency and the offseason in general instead. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Right as the show was getting ready to end, Woj tweeted out what you already knew: JJ Redick is the head coach of the Lakers. The guys react, then Anthony scrambled off to prepare for everything else he had to do now that the news was "out." Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: In an effort to finally move on from this whole JJ Redick news cycle, Anthony and Aaron discuss the CBA's impact on how teams are approaching the draft, free agency, and the trade market. Then, because there is no leaving the JJ Redick news cycle behind us, "news" "breaks" that Redick will be the Lakers next head coach. Seeing as we've known and told you that was the case for a few days now, we were all truly shocked by the news. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: Harrison convinced Anthony to run a victory lap. It's super awkward because Anthony no longer runs laps. Once that's out of the way, Anthony explains what has gone into JJ Redick being named the head coach of the Lakers. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Anthony and Harrison go through the names on the Lakers' reported list of candidates for JJ Redick's assistant coaching staff. To wrap up the show, the guys answer questions from the live youtube audience. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony has had this story all along. So, after running a quick victory lap where we all get to celebrate together, he explains the timeline that led to JJ Redick getting hired as the next coach of the Lakers. The guys talk about what this week has been like, and the next steps now that the Lakers have their head coach. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART 1: With "Not Like Us" still playing in his head, Anthony tries to calm down and update you on the JJ Redick situation. Midway through his attempt at doing so, Raj steps into The Lounge and they couldn't help but laugh at that incredible concert (while trying to focus on the topic at hand). 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

PART 2: Anthony takes you behind the curtain of what the last 24-48 hours have been like, as he's been out on the limb that the Lakers and Redick had this figured out. It hasn't been great! Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART 3: Late-ish in the conversation, Adrian Wojnarowski reported on ESPN that the Lakers haven't made an offer to JJ Redick but are "focused" on him in their coaching search. Anthony explains why he doesn't really buy it, then answers super comments from the live audience. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: The Lakers waited yet another day to announce that they've hired JJ Redick. Anthony comes back down to earth after the Kendrick Lamar concert to talk about that, then, Raj makes a special appearance to offer up this process from his perspective. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Harrison comes back after damn near a month. The guys talk about where Harrison's been and the roll his super long neck played in his absence. Then, the guys talk about Anthony's reporting on JJ Redick and the Lakers. It's just a matter of time. 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

Anthony and Harrison pick up their conversation from where they left off, then look ahead to what JJ Redick's coaching staff might look like. 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

The Lakers are set to hire JJ Redick as the next head coach of the franchise. Anthony tells you all about his morning, the tea leaves that led him to asking some direct questions, and how everything got here. Then, he examines where they might go next. More coming later today. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: Anthony reacts to the Celtics retaking the rings lead, then offers up the latest of what he heard over the weekend regarding the Lakers' pursuit of a head coach. The JJ Redick announcement should be coming any day now. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Listeners had some great questions lined up with an extra day to work with. Anthony responds as listeners proposed a couple trades, asked about how the Lakers front office is viewed throughout the league, and tried to slip him a little copium. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EP.: Anthony reacts to that team from Boston winning this year's championship and how they took the talking points he's brought up the last few years and showed the value in marginal upgrades. Then, he offers up the latest on JJ Redick now that the Finals are over. He wraps by diving into a rather full and productive mailbag. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, JJ Redick is just now embarking on the process to potentially become the Lakers' next head coach. Anthony never thought Woj's story made any sense and explains why. In order to do so, he welcomes Ethan Strauss (House of Strauss), who wrote a phenomenal piece on all the dynamics at play here. 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

Jerry West has passed away. Anthony reacts to the loss, gives his thoughts on the very human story of regret between West and the Lakers, and then ends on a positive note by telling a story about the time he met Mr. Clutch. 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

With Dan Hurley passing on the Lakers' gig and the narrative swirling that coaching the Lakers isn't actually that great a job, Anthony presses Aaron on whether the Lakers should be staring themselves in the mirror. 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Trevor discuss the state of the Lakers right now. Are they fixable? What would that look like? Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Anthony and Trevor react to a clip of Zach Lowe saying the Lakers head coaching gig is a bad job right now. Is it? This isn't a yes or no question. Then, Anthony takes a few comments from the live audience. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL CONVERSATION: Anthony welcomes Trevor Lane (LakersNation) on the show to talk about the state of the Lakers currently, after Dan Hurley turned down their offer to remain at UConn. The guys talk about the organization's perception around the league, the offer the team made to Hurley, and where they go from here, plus whether LeBron James should or will stay in L.A. given everything going on. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: Anthony reacts to the news from earlier in the day that Dan Hurley is staying at UConn. This is yet another brutal blow to the sheen of the Lakers. Will this wake them up from their poorly conceived notion of exceptionalism? 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

PART TWO: In times like these, sometimes it's best to just get out of the way and let listeners rant and rave. Anthony responds to comments from the live audience as they come to grips with this situation. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

The Lakers thought they had a chance here. Anthony breaks down the entire situation and tries to figure out where they head from here. 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

PART ONE: Anthony outlines how we arrived here and discusses how interesting it he finds it that the Lakers have basically shut off all communication. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: As we await Dan Hurley's decision, Anthony outlines who has the most at stake depending on how all this goes. Rob Pelinka NEEDS this one. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony updates you on the situation as the Lakers and basketball world at large waits for Dan Hurley's decision/announcement. How did we get here? What does "here" even mean? What comes next? Who has the most at stake? Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Anthony discusses the offer he had explained to him at Costco. He also compared Dan Hurley with JJ Redick. Oh, and he wonders how things might go when Dan tries to tell LeBron James how to handle a late-game situation. Then, he takes questions from the live audience. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Anthony recaps a weird, wild day. What's the latest on Dan Hurley? What's the latest on JJ Redick? What comes next? Plus, an explanation on reporting and where Anthony actually erred in all this. 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

First, Anthony hopped on live to break down an eventful morning of reports that the Lakers and Dan Hurley have been in contact about potentially becoming their next head coach. Midway through the show, Aaron hops on to discuss the latest, and wonder about Hurley as a potential candidate. 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

PART ONE: After a fun discussion on the Locked On Lakers feed on the faulty process that led to JJ Redick, Anthony leans on Andy and Brian Kamenetzky to explain why process matters and why we should pay attention to such things. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: After discussing the process that has led to the seemingly inevitable hire of JJ Redick, Anthony and the Kamenetzky brothers discuss whether or not they think the Lakers have the wherewithal and patience to develop a young head coach. This seems fairly important as they prepare to hire a rookie in more ways than most. 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

FULL CONVERSATION: Anthony welcomes Andy and Brian Kamenetzky (Locked On Lakers, ESPN, Spectrum) in a home-and-home conversation on the Lakers' "search" for a head coach. Anthony wants to try to fully explain why process matters in these things, which allows for a free-flowing, fun conversation about the state of the Lakers ahead of their next head coaching hire. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: With more reports out there echoing what Anthony has been saying, he discusses the process that has gotten the Lakers to this point and where's it's been lacking. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: Anthony wraps up the Redick conversation, then answers questions from the live youtube audience. LeBron praised Kyrie. It was actually pretty cool, seeing as there is no avenue to a reunion. That, plus the most realistic and productive offseason a listener has given to this point. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: Another day, another series of reports that echo what we've been saying all along. JJ Redick is gonna be the next 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

PART ONE: Anthony gives the latest on the Lakers and JJ Redick, conversations they technically can have with him now, and whether his relationship with LeBron James might mean he'll get great buy-in from the guys at the top of the roster. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART TWO: After Anthony catches his breath (and, more importantly, uses that moment to play one of the most popular clips in show history), he answers a question from the iTunes mailbag on why Austin Reaves' market seems low compared to other names on the market. From there, he continues through questions from the live audience and Twitter. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony updates you on the Lakers' "search" for a head coach (heavy on the air quotes), which, not a ton to update with. We all still know where it's heading. Just waiting for the official announcement/leak. Then, he cleared up the rest of the episode to get to a particularly full and productive mailbag(s). Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

PART ONE: Anthony welcomes Dan Woike (L.A. Times) to discuss the broad spectrum of reports on the Lakers' search for a head coach. Without giving too much away on their sourcing, the two try to explain what might be going 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

PART TWO: Dan Woike (L.A. Times) explains why he doesn't make the same jump everyone else does when reports surface of the staff JJ Redick has 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

PART THREE: A live viewer asked the question and the guys answered it honestly... Rob Pelinka has had a bumpy tenure that's featured really high highs and extremely low lows. He's on his third coach in five years. Should he be the guy making that hire? 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

FULL CONVERSATION: Anthony welcomes Dan Woike (L.A. Times) to discuss the various reports out there about the Lakers' search for a head coach. The Lakers consider the links to JJ Redick noise, but if they're the ones making it, what are we supposed to do? They discuss assistant coaches, whether the Lakers are capable developing a young head coach, and the directions they should take the roster in this summer before answering 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PART ONE: The Lakers want it known they're thinking long and hard about their next head coach. So now we have conflicting reports from all kinds of platforms. Anthony tries to explain what might be going 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

PART TWO: Anthony has, for years, hinted at why Rajon Rondo hasn't been considered as a viable candidate to coach the Lakers in any capacity. Now, with rumors out there that they might consider him now, Anthony goes into detail on the matter. Warning: This subject is incredibly complicated and can be triggering for some. Let's have some empathy. 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

FULL EPISODE: There are multiple contradictory reports out there about the Lakers' search for a head coach. Anthony compiles them as best he can and adds what little else he has to offer, then explains what might be going on there. End of the day, this feels like a smokescreen. 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Raj continue to build on the story that is JJ Redick's potential employment with the Lakers. The guys discuss Anthony's latest reporting, how Raj feels about it, the timing of it all, and this whole weird Ty Lue-Clippers 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

PART TWO: As we get closer to JJ Redick becoming the Lakers' next head coach, Anthony and Raj offer up their theories on what he'll prioritize on the court in that position. Anthony hopes the Lakers are ready to carry out that vision. 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

PART THREE: Anthony and Raj dive into the super comments from the live youtube audience. Listeners wanted to talk about their faith in the Lakers front office, Kyrie Irving what-ifs, more coach stuff, and how the Lakers would adjust if they don't land Donovan Mitchell. 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

Anthony and Raj get together to discuss Anthony's reporting on JJ Redick. How does Raj feel about the potential hire with it feeling pretty imminent. The guys spend some time on Ty Lue's continued standoff with the Clippers and why Anthony doesn't think it impacts the Lakers. From there, they discuss the Wolves extending the series, the assistant coaches rumored to be a part of Redick's staff, Bronny James narrowing down his workout list, and 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

Anthony explains why he thinks it's only a matter of time until JJ Redick is hired as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. He then takes a little time to remember Bill Walton. 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

Anthony dives into the mailbags to answer all kinds of questions, but one in particular really gets him going. This is a fun 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

Anthony heard a few more rumblings and everything he's hearing is pointing towards one outcome in the "search" for the Lakers' next head coach. He talks about the latest reporting and what he's heard, then wonders how you feel about it JJ Redick's imminent hiring. From there, he throw to questions from the iTunes, YouTube and Twitter mailbags. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

With coaches getting fired mere years after legitimate success, Anthony couldn't help but wonder about how easy it is to fire a coach and how apparently difficult it is to fire the people who put the rosters together. 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

After talking about the role ownership plays in coaches getting fired as quickly as they are nowadays, the guys talk about the inverse dynamic between stars and coaches. 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

PART THREE: Anthony and Aaron wrap up the conversation with some thoughts on this year's award voting, and how the NBA can mitigate against bad faith voters by opening up voting opportunities to more people. 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

Anthony can't help but wonder why coaches get shuffled like crazy but front office execs get so many more chances. That least to a conversation on whether coaches are getting fired a little too easily and the various factors affecting that. The guys move from that to awards voting and all kinds of other fun 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

Anthony and Harrison discuss the Mavs and Wolves playing in yet another great game these playoffs and how, in this new CBA, teams are rewarded for pushing chips into the middle of the table. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

The guys eventually do get around to talking about the nonsense leaks lately, but the show gets derailed when Anthony wonders aloud whether the Russ trade hurt more than losing some family members. Yeah, that really happened. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Coming off of yet another close playoff game that makes people rethink their vision of how good these teams might be, Anthony and Harrison can't help but point out how bad a look it is that the Lakers sat out the deadline with LeBron James and Anthony Davis having respective All-NBA seasons. The guys also discuss some of the purposeful leaking from the last couple days. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Anthony expands on a name Eric Pincus offered up in a pod with friend of the show Jovan Buha: Chris Paul. Whether it's him in particular or someone else, the Lakers have really missed having someone in the locker room who can hold everyone in it accountable. He also reacted to the Celtics-Pacers game and lost his mind over the entire league being mediocre and the Lakers not pushing their chips into the middle of the table. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Anthony catches his breath after ranting about the Celtics getting lucky in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals only to get all amped up again when a listener tells him to fix the Lakers. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Anthony opens the show with some thoughts on Chris Paul and how the Lakers will need to get whoever their next head coach is help within the locker room. He then rants about the Celtics and how the league forcing parity should make it easier for the Lakers to go all in. He then dives into listener/viewer questions. Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA 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

Anthony reacts to rumors on LeBron James making it known whoever the Lakers hire is a Lakers (and Rob Pelinka) decision. He's a little fed 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Raj break down OUR Minnesota Timberwolves taking care of business against the Denver Nuggets. 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

PART TWO: Anthony broke over the weekend that it feels like JJ Redick will be the next Lakers head coach. He wants to know what Raj thinks of that. The guys give their borderline existential takes of coaching in general. 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

PART THREE: The Lakers did the morally correct thing and won when they needed to. It got them one extra playoff win. Anthony was right. They should've tanked and maybe would've avoid the Nuggets altogether. TAKE THE L, RAJ. The guys wrap with some super comments. 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

Anthony and Raj react to the Nuggets losing to OUR Minnesota Timberwolves. Anthony offers a little more context on his report from over the weekend on JJ Redick and lets Raj react to Redick as a potential head coach. To wrap things up, Anthony reminds Raj how right he was about tanking and throws to the super comments. 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

PART ONE: Anthony isn't sure why people have already made up their minds with such a weak head coach candidate market. He and Aaron discuss that, and why NBA teams suck at hiring head coaches. 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

PART TWO: Anthony and Aaron pick up where they left off on why it's so difficult to predict how a candidate is going to perform as an NBA head coach. Once they wrap up there, Anthony offers up his rant on Rudy Gobert, regular season awards, and why they don't represent what tends to actually matter. The guys rant with a couple super comments. 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

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Anthony welcomes friend of the show Jason Timpf (The Volume) on to talk about the rumors surrounding the Lakers and Donovan Mitchell, the latest on their search for a head coach (and what they should look for), and the lessons they need to learn from these playoffs. 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

PART ONE: Anthony and Jovan discuss his report on the newly updated list of Lakers' head coach candidates. Things have been moving conspicuously slow. How much does that have to do with Tyronn Lue? The Clippers have traded for a coach before, would they consider trading one? Is the price worth 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

PART TWO: To wrap up their conversation on the Lakers' search for their next head coach, Anthony and Jovan the assistant coaches who will need to be selected carefully no matter who their next head coach is. Then, the guys discuss the direction the roster can be taken this summer. Will the Lakers go star hunting? Finally, they discuss LeBron appearing at a playoff game in Cleveland and why it launched a storm of speculation. 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony welcomes Jovan Buha (The Athletic, Buha's Block) to discuss all the latest on the Lakers' search for a 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

Anthony discusses Bronny James being cleared by the NBA to remain in the draft and his workouts. The analysis has been incredibly polite, which is nice generally, but has felt almost patronizing as people seem reluctant to be fully honest about LeBron James' kid. He also discusses LeBron heading to Cleveland for their playoff game and the latest on the head coaching search. 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

After promising to go back in and answer questions from Sunday's mailbag, Anthony lives up to his word and is glad he did. What a great bunch of questions, highlighted by one in particular that may has cause a minor aneurism because he's sick of talking about point guards. 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

FULL EPISODE: Anthony discusses the weird situation and conversation surrounding Bronny James, who was cleared by the NBA to remain in the NBA Draft. Then, he has a little fun with LeBron James checking out a playoff game in Cleveland. That quickly becomes a fairly serious take on James' player option and the pressure Anthony hopes gets applied to an organization that needs a kick in the butt. He offers up the latest on the head coach search and wraps with a dive into the mailbag/comment section. 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

Anthony discusses the fallout from Mike Budenholzer and what he knows about that situation, then allows that to serve as a backdrop for how the Lakers are handling their search for a head coach. All roads currently leads back to Tyronn Lue, and until they get clarity on that situation, they aren't likely to make an official hire. This leads to a rare sentiment: Anthoyn agreeing with their approach. 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

Anthony answers a few more questions about the Lakers' head coach search, and one in particular covers a fun topic: Rob Pelinka's approach to this offseason compared to the last couple. He also talks JJ Redick and why he thinks he'll have a better chance at success that Darvin Ham. 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

FULL EP.: To start, Anthony discusses the Suns hiring Mike Budenholzer and the Hornets hiring Charles Lee and how the Lakers' approach to finding a coach has "cost" them two viable candidates. He shocks the world, though, by not holding this against the Lakers, as they await their clear-cut top preference. He discusses what he's heard on that front, plus their options if Ty Lue isn't available. He then dives into an insanely full mailbag. 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

Mere moments before Anthony and Aaron went live, Frank Vogel was let go by the Suns. So, naturally, Anthony had questions about what it might mean for the Lakers' coaching search. 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

Anthony is pretty adamant in his stance against small point guards. Aaron offers some talking points on why he thinks there's still some value with those kinds of players. 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

The Lakers were still doing their homework on potential candidates as one potential target (Charles Lee) was hired. Then, the Phoenix Suns fired Frank Vogel, and moved into a competitive position with the Lakers for another target. Anthony and Aaron discuss that, the Lakers' coaching search in broader terms, and the playoffs thus far. 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

In terms of Lakers' specific news, well, we're all just kind of waiting. Unfortunately, it would appear the Lakers are also waiting on the Ty Lue-Clippers situation to play out. Anthony combines the latest reporting with his own intel to offer up everything you need to know about their coaching search. 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

In the second half of the show, Anthony opens the iTunes mailbag, then take to Twitter and the live Youtube audience. Listeners were interested in the directions the Lakers can go in this summer, what to look for in a coach, and, interestingly, what Anthony Davis will need to do to prepare for next 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

To start, Anthony relays some of the latest on the Lakers' coaching search and adds to it what he's heard thus far. Then, he covers Trae Young leaving Klutch Sports and why he isn't exactly devastated by the reports. Then, he dives into the iTunes mailbag, Twitter and live Youtube comments. 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

Having watched enough of this second round, Anthony has come to the conclusion on what the Lakers definitely won't need this summer. He also offers up his thoughts on Christian Wood opting in and wraps with a dark thought on how close the Lakers may not be, considering what we've seen from the Wolves and Thunder. 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

Anthony welcomes Robert Flom into The Lounge to discuss how much of the Lakers' interest in Ty Lue is impacting the Clippers' interest in bringing him back. They also discuss the Clippers somehow running all of this back and the outside pressures that might lead to them making that mistake. 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

After wrapping up a discussion about the Clippers actually running this back, Anthony and Robert Flom dive into Tyronn Lue's abilities and shortcomings as head coach. He's obviously very good and would help, but he wouldn't fix everything. 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

The Clippers have been pretty mediocre for a while now yet made sure to let everyone know they want to bring back Tyronn Lue. Anthony thinks something in there doesn't quite add up, so he welcomed Robert Flom (213 Hoops) on the show to discuss the matter. The guys also discuss this Clippers era, which feels like it's coming to an end, and some of the similarities between the two franchises' current states. 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

Anthony opens the show by offering some extra intel from his Darvin Ham piece over the weekend. Then, he dives into the list of coaching candidates and explains why the Lakers probably won't be able to hire either of their top two choices (Ty Lue and Jason Kidd). 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

Anthony takes a look at JJ Redick's candidacy and why he thinks we should be taking him seriously. He also discusses what the Lakers would have to do to improve the chances Redick works out if they do indeed hire him. To wrap things up, he opens the mailbag and gives his Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef take. 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

Anthony offers up some extra context on his piece from over the weekend about Darvin Ham's firing. From there, he takes a look at the candidates currently leaked and offers up the name he thinks is slightly more likely than the others, as of right now. He also discusses the process that goes into hiring a head coach and how he'd like to see the Lakers handle this before opening the mailbag to wrap up the show. 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

Anthony reacts to the Lakers firing Darvin Ham, and how the Lakers set him up to fail from the get. Still, Ham didn't exactly make things easy on himself, either. Anthony offers up intel on where Ham went wrong this season. To wrap things up, Anthony takes a look at where the Lakers go from here. 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

Anthony and Aaron discuss, well, a bunch of stuff to fillibuster because, a., Aaron didn't want to get in trouble and, b., we're just waiting for the official announcement. 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

After discussing where things are likely heading with Darvin Ham, Anthony opens up the discussion to something Aaron can more comfortably participate in: Trying to figure out how to tweak the roster this summer. 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

Reports are swirling on Darvin Ham's future, so Anthony offers up the intel he has on the situation while Aaron tries to avoid getting in trouble. From there, the guys discuss the Lakers seemingly overcorrecting to the criticism they received after firing Frank Vogel. In the back half of the episode, they cover their top priorities for the Lakers this summer. 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

Darvin Ham is still the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. He won't be for long, and is probably surprised to still hold that position, but here we are. Anthony shares what he knows, and he and Harrison explain what might be going 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

After wrapping up their conversation on the Lakers taking their time on a decision that's likely already been made, Anthony and Harrison try to summarize how they'll remember this 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

Anthony and Harrison wrap up their conversation about how they'll look back on this team years from now. From there, after Harrison brings up D'Angelo Russell's weird exit interview quotes, the guys wonder about the leverage he mentioned. Where would that come from? To wrap things up, they answer questions from the live super comments. 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

All signs still point to Darvin Ham getting fired, and everyone is in a bit of a holding pattern until it's officially announced/leaked. What's taking so long? He's definitely getting fired, right? Like there's no way they don't make this call, right? Then, the guys discuss the season that was. How do they look back on it now, and how will they look back on it years from 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

Anthony wonders what the deal might be as everyone waits for a decision on Darvin Ham. Then, after the game, LeBron James made it seem like he might finally hold his leverage over the organization. Anthony hopes he does. 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

Anthony and Raj try to wrap their heads around what just happened but then are forced to try to figure out and explain what comes next for the current head coach of the Lakers. How long would he remain 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

Aaron drops by to debate with Anthony and Raj about whether the Lakers ever could've had a realistic shot against the Nuggets. Aaron was at one end of the spectrum. Raj at the other. And Anthony found himself right in the middle. 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

Anthony and Raj discuss the approach with Anthony Davis this season, and answer questions from the live super comments. 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

After wrapping up the offseason preview conversation, Anthony takes some time to thank you, the audience, for all the support you've given us this 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

This is a lengthy, cathartic conversation about yet another series loss to the Nuggets, this season in general, and an absolutely fascinating summer ahead. 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

The Lakers might be getting some extra help and Denver might be a little nervous a key player's health. Anthony offers up the latest on Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood and Jamal Murray. He once again mentions why you shouldn't play extra playoff games if you can avoid them. From there, he dives headfirst into his take on team building, and why the Suns falling on their face hammered home why he doesn't want the Lakers to move heaven and earth for just any third star this summer. 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

With so much going on, it's been a little while since Anthony was able to really dive into all the mailboxes. He starts with iTunes, where listeners want an update on how he feels about tanking the play-in game. Then, the super comments wanted to know about Jarred Vanderbilt's role if he comes back. Then, the live audience also needed to know what winning game four meant for Darvin Ham. 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

Anthony discusses the latest on a few guys who are either working their way back into form or who tweaked something and now have to recover on the fly. The Lakers say Jarred Vanderbilt is now questionable for game five and the Nuggets say Jamal Murray is questionable with a calf strain. He then goes a little long on why he'd prefer the Lakers avoid the three-star model this summer, with the Suns getting swept as his ammunition. To wrap things up, he dives into the mailbag. 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

Anthony and Raj react to and mostly enjoy the Lakers FINALLY beating the Nuggets. Once Anthony gathers himself from a laughing fit because of Raj's latest movie reference hilarity, they get into a huge factor moving forward in this series: Belief. 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

After all that talk of not pissing off the basketball gods by ducking the Nuggets in round one, Anthony wonders aloud to Raj whether Denver is now tempting fate by not taking care of the Lakers when they had the chance. 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

In the final segment of the show, Anthony dives into the super comments on youtube, where listeners really wanted to hear what this outcome meant for Darvin Ham's future as head coach of the Lakers. 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

The Lakers were able to avoid a 12th straight loss to the Denver Nuggets and listeners wanted Raj to be able to talk about a fun game for once. So he and Anthony break down the game, figure out the difference in this one compared to the previous losses, and can't help but get at least a little excited about the possibilities if game five goes the same 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

Game three was, once again, predictable, so rather than get lost in the weeds of the game, the gang turns their attention to... torturing Raj with the whole tanking conversation all over again. While that takes place (with the help of Harrison's surprise appearance), Sabreena joins the show to... help torture Raj. 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

The Lakers should've been solely focused on game three. Its outcome basically decided the season, right? So surely there wouldn't be other distractions to take away from that focus. Well, not exactly. First, Darvin Ham and Anthony Davis went back and forth in the media over a quote Davis gave after game two, then, after everything had pretty much died down, someone in the organization thought it worthwhile to breathe new life into the story by condemning Davis -- who was right, by the 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

Anthony offers up a theory on how the Lakers would lose to the same team this many times in a row, and how much of it has to do with how the Lakers are run. At this point, Rob Pelinka's list of mistakes is quite a bit longer than that of his successes, so why is he just presumed safe? What does that say about the Lakers? 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

To start things off, because he is a sicko, Harrison surprises Raj with another barrage of questions about whether the Lakers were better off tanking in order to avoid the Nuggets. Then, Sabreena joined everyone to talk about this game, but the conversation quickly zooms out because the game was just that depressing. One topic that's worth sticking around for: everyone wondering why Rob Pelinka is deemed untouchable this summer. 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

Anthony and Aaron start the show by talking about the marvel that is... quarter zips. From there, they discuss the Lakers' ceiling and the Nuggets' ceiling and the chance that the former can raise theirs. What would that look like? 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

Anthony and Aaron wrap up their conversation about LeBron James' offensive approach later in games and then segue to a fun little discussion about Darvin Ham's latest dumb comments. 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

Anthony and Aaron talk a nice, long look at the games to this point to figure out the Lakers' chances from here on out. They also pick up on the conversation about the offense when LeBron James takes over late. They were also forced to segue from that to analysis of Darvin Ham's latest controversial quotes. 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

Anthony opens the show by discussing just how crushed he was by game two. It's pretty insane. He also welcomes a new guest: Rome Harris of All Access Lakers. The guys talk about where that loss ranks all time for them as fans, how much hope they still have left, and the decisions from months ago that are impacting things 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

After Raj and Anthony wrap up their conversation about the possibility that Darvin Ham gets fired, Raj wonders what kind of coach should replace him. They wrap up an extra-long show by responding to the live super comments from youtube. 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

Anthony and Raj try to find the words to summarize how they were feeling after the Lakers basically had their season ended at the buzzer by Jamal Murray and then the show gets rudely interrupted by Harrison wanting to torture Raj. 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

Anthony and Raj dive into Anthony's report on Darvin Ham potentially keeping his job even if the Lakers don't make it out of the first round. No, this wasn't Anthony saying Ham will be back, only that the chances are higher than perhaps Lakers fans would like. 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

Anthony watched Pelicans-Thunder and couldn't stop thinking about how much better off the Lakers would be had they played OKC. 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

Anthony discusses the lack of patience the Lakers have to have with D'Angelo Russell in game two, and just how much is riding on this 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

The game happened. Anthony is a beaten-down man. Raj is also hurting. This one HURTS. Come commiserate with them. 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

Anthony asked Raj for a reason to believe in the Lakers heading into game two. Raj didn't disappoint. Neither did Anthony. 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

Anthony and Ryan Blackburn (Pickaxe And Roll) take one last look at the series before it gets underway officially on Saturday. This is part two of a home-and-home podcast, with part one taking place on his feed. In this episode, the guys talk about Michael Porter Jr.'s state of mind given what's gone on with his brothers. Then, in terms of actual basketball, the guys look at a few matchups and outline how the Lakers can stick with Denver in this series. 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

Anthony welcomes old friend Adam Mares onto the show to discuss Lakers-Nuggets, starting with a look at the various factors that have swung in the Lakers' favor compared to last year. Yes, the gap has closed, even Adam acknowledges this. But has it closed by enough to give the Lakers a real chance? 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

Anthony and Adam spend some time on a few more x-factors in the series: Rui Hachimura and Michael Porter Jr. They talk about why the Lakers tend to struggle the way they do against Denver and wrap with some final predictions. 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

Anthony and Aaron wrap up their discussion on Lakers-Nuggets by looking at the depth differences, and then Anthony risks his whole damn friendship with Aaron by asking about the state of the Warriors. There really are a ton of similarities between that team in The Bay and the Lakers. 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

The Lakers have a shot at redemption. A few variables have slid in their direction. This series should be more competitive, but what are their actually chances here? The guys go through their thoughts on it all and finish with their predictions. 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

After an insane play-in game between the Lakers and Pelicans, Anthony is joined by Raj and Sabreena to break it all down. LeBron James and Anthony Davis weren't at their best but the Lakers did just enough to outlast the Pelicans (with the help, unfortunately, of a poorly timed Zion Williamson injury). 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

Gabe Vincent, Jaxson Hayes, Bruce Brown, crazy hot shooting... All lesser-covered potential variables that could swing in the Lakers' favor heading into this much-anticipated series against the world champs. Anthony, Raj and Sabreena dive in headfirst and get to some live viewer comments. 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

Anthony welcomes Harrison onto the show to discuss the last 24 hours, in which Harrison's mentions and quotes have devolved into one of the deepest, darkest circles of hell. Even still, neither guy has relented on the logic behind tanking even as they know the Lakers would never in a zillion years entertain it. They also preview the play-in game and discuss some other matchups the Lakers could be facing. 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

Anthony and Raj discuss Darvin Ham's handling of the Lakers' final game and wonder if it takes the highest stakes to get Ham to operate like a competent NBA 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

After the Lakers beat the Pelicans to lock up the eight seed, Anthony can't help but wonder if the Lakers are better off losing in their first play-in game to avoid playing the Denver Nuggets. Raj (and the vast majority of everyone everwhere) disagrees VEHEMENTLY. 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

Anthony and Aaron discuss Wonka. Yup. You read that right. We promise it's worth it. From there, the two dive into the play-in scenarios and matchups for the Lakers. Who would they most like to see in that setting? Who would they least like to see? Anthony also explains why somehow making the eight seed doesn't just give them the best chance at making the playoffs, but also a MUCH better chance at a championship. To wrap things up, they try to sum up their feelings about this regular 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

Anthony brings back Sabreena Merchant to talk about the season Darvin Ham has had and whether she thinks there's any chance he's back next year. Her answer surprised him to an almost alarming extent. 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

Anthony and Sabreena try to figure out how they'll remember this season if it does end within the next week or so. Anthony also never passes up an opportunity to talk women's basketball with Sabreena and there's obviously a ton to talk 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

Anthony offers up some extra context on the situation facing the Lakers, and how ready they are for it. Then, because it was something he was wondering about today, he wonders aloud whether the Pelicans would be wise to take the first they can get from the Lakers this summer, or gamble on the Lakers being worse next year. He wraps by taking questions. 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

Anthony and Raj talk about the stretch of the game that may have ended this Lakers season, and how it was a perfect encapsulation of Darvin Ham's disasterclass all year. 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

Anthony Davis didn't play. LeBron James was sick. The Warriors couldn't miss. The Lakers likely weren't going to win that one regardless, but Darvin Ham still found a way to mangle 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

The Lakers went from feeling pretty good about their chances at maybe moving out of the play-in tournament to... well, yeah. Anthony recaps a tough day in Laker Land as the Lakers lost LeBron James before the game, then lost Anthony Davis during the game, and finally, lost the actual 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

The Lakers have kept chugging along, racking up wins at a much greater rate than earlier this season. Problem is, so have all their competition. That finally changed when the Knicks beat the Kings. Anthony and Aaron talk about the standings after the night's action, their expectations for the team to wrap up the regular season, and a tough question Anthony had for Aaron. 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

Following a game that highlighted a bunch of the things that make this team so frustrating at times, Anthony and Harrison go full disappointed-dad to describe how they felt about the effort and the culture that makes it seem like it's ok. To make things as positive as they should be given the way the team is playing, though, the guys take a look at the basketball everyone is playing since Rui Hachimura was added to the starting lineup. Finally, as Anthony hit an important milestone, he thanks you, the listener, for all your support. Harrison ruins it though. 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

The Lakers took care of business on the front end of a back-to-back and now have a real chance at having LeBron James and Anthony Davis available for the second. Anthony discusses that as well as a few other notes from a nice, calm win over the Raptors. 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

Anthony watched Caitlin Clark torch LSU and couldn't help but keep coming back to the Lakers with a couple big lessons. From there, he gives the steering wheel to live viewers at our youtube page for some fun topics. 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

Anthony recaps a nice, relaxing Lakers win. He could describe it that way because LeBron James went OFF. He discusses all that, Gabe Vincent's return and the resulting rotation, then takes a look the west playoff picture. 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

Anthony and Aaron discuss everything surrounding Gabe Vincent's potential return -- including the reporting Anthony has done on this subject to this point. From there, the guys talk about the basketball impact he'd make to a rotation that has found itself lately. Anthony is nervous that Darvin Ham can't avoid his worst inclinations. To wrap up, Anthony asks a borderline existential question: Are the Lakers who they've shown themselves to be lately, since Rui Hachimura was inserted into the starting lineup? Or are the Lakers the mostly mediocre team they'd been before that point? 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

Anthony and Harrison try to recap the Lakers beating the Grizzlies but it devolves into Harrison stanning Darvin Ham and Anthony's internet fighting back personally. 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

Anthony and Raj react to the game Raj is calling his favorite win of the season. Anthony Davis showed out against Giannis. Austin Reaves outplayed Damian Lillard. D'Angelo Russell had a huge second half. Double overtime. Giant comeback. On the road. No LeBron. Holy crap. 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

Anthony welcomes Trysta Krick (Bet MGM Tonight, The Heat Check Podcast) to discuss Jontay Porter getting caught in a pretty dumb way. They look at the details of the story to this point, the NBA's potential response, fallout from this across sports and 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

Anthony reacts to the news LeBron James is going to miss the Lakers' game against the Bucks. He then responds to Anthony Davis finally receiving some individual recognition. To wrap things up, he answers a question from the iTunes mailbag and a surreal moment that was created by Shohei Ohtani's press conference. 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

The Lakers made it way too interesting but at this point, you just kind of have to take wins. Spencer Dinwiddie stepped up with D'Angelo Russell out. Anthony Davis continues to own the Pacers. Austin Reaves closed out the game with big shots and free throws. Still, the defense wasn't great and Darvin Ham did some Darvin Ham 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

The show ran a little long after the Lakers beat the Hawks and Anthony's voice is once again on the fritz, so we isolated the full conversation between him and Raj Chipalu about Rob Pelinka. You won't want to miss any of 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

Anthony and Raj break down a nice, calm Lakers blowout, then dive into Anthony's latest piece. To do so, Anthony hands the reins over to Raj Chipalu, who had some legitimately great questions ready to go that lead to a thoughtful conversation on the state of the Lakers. 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

Anthony recaps a tough weekend, a disaster of a primetime game for the NBA, the Lakers' current trajectory and then, a fun hypothetical having to do with the Clippers failing, firing Tyronn Lue and the Lakers righting a wrong. 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

Anthony and Aaron tackle D'Angelo Russell's quotes and subsequent stinker in Sacramento. This leads to a discussion about Darvin Ham's standing in the locker room (again). From there, they try to figure out if there's anything the Lakers can do to help Anthony Davis against bigger, more physical centers. 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

Anthony had a lot of stuff to get off his chest. So he did. 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

Slow news day and Anthony and Raj went long the other night, so we grabbed a clip from it you may have missed. The guys talk about the most talented Lakers of their lifetimes and it leads to both of them marveling at what Kobe used to do on a regular basis. 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

Anthony discusses the Kobe Bryant statue screwup and how it reflects some of the issues the Lakers as an organization continue to put on embarrassing display. He then talks about the lack of help the Lakers got and Gabe Vincent's potential return. 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

Anthony and Raj sit back and take in a really fun Lakers weekend, culminating in a win against Minnesota. They've been a very different team since they started playing their best players. What a concept. 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

Anthony makes fun of himself with the help of a special guest. Enjoy 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

Anthony opened up The Lounge for a "Happy" Hour today and took your questions. People seem pretty interested in Rob Pelinka and, frankly, it's for good reason. Anthony discusses that, what the Lakers do if they don't land a star this summer, Austin Reaves' defense, 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

There have been several reports about Darvin Ham's standing in the locker room and at no point this season has a single player stepped up to defend his head coach. The guys discuss this, the impact of the noise on Jeanie Buss/Rob Pelinka and how unique Ham's surviving all that noise to this point feels. Then, Anthony asks Aaron where bringing in Spencer Dinwiddie was a mistake given Ham's ideological approach to 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

Anthony and Raj take turns ranting about the game. This one hurt. 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

Anthony welcomes friend of the show Mirin Fader (The Ringer) on to discuss her latest, a profile on Bronny James and his path to the NBA. You won't want to miss this, or her profile. 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

Anthony welcomes friend of the show, Sabreena Merchant (The Athletic), to talk about this recent the Lakers have been on since February. They've actually been pretty good! They try to explain why it doesn't feel that way. Then, after the Lakers beat up on the Thunder again, it's made Anthony think about a potential path through the playoffs. Question becomes: How confident are he and Sabreena in the Lakers actually pulling that off? To wrap the show, they discuss Caitlin Clark's decision to go pro and the discourse surrounding her and the rest of the sport. 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

Anthony recaps a nice, fun, relaxing win against *checks notes* the top seed in the conference heading into the game. He explains why the Lakers are a matchup nightmare for OKC and how it all starts with Anthony Davis. To wrap things up, he credits D'Angelo Russell for not moping after being incorrectly benched at the end of the Nuggets 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

Anthony dropped a few bombshells in his debut for Lakers Daily and offered up a little extra context in this episode, especially regarding LeBron James and Darvin Ham's working relationship. The Lakers tough another tough loss to the Nuggets Saturday, but did get some help around the league. They'll still need to string together some wins though. How likely does that feel? Anthony also discusses James passing 40k 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

Anthony opens the show looking ahead at a March schedule that will likely make or break the season. Then, he answers a couple questions and finally gets to test the version of the Happy Hour he's always wanted. If you want to participate in the show, you can sign up to be a Lounge VIP here. 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

The Lakers absolutely needed to win last night against a Wizards team carrying a 12-game losing streak, so of course they played with their food and played five extra minutes they didn't have to. Anthony was not thrilled, to say the least, especially when talking about Darvin Ham. LeBron and AD were special though. 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

Anthony and Aaron continue to relive last night's incredible comeback with the help of an old clip from a former employer. Then, they get into the meat of the episode, that being: How high should people's expectations of this be from here on out? And if they don't meet those expectations, who should be held accountable? 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

Anthony and Raj try to piece together some real thoughts after one of the craziest comebacks you'll ever see. That LeBron James guy, pretty good at basketball, he is. 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

Anthony relays the latest information on Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent. It's not.... great. Then he chuckles a little at LeBron James hating mock drafts now this Bronny isn't being included in them. He then discusses what frustrates him about Darvin Ham's desire to recreate the Bucks when last year's team is sitting right there. Finally, he discusses Brian Windhorst's report on LeBron wanting a new contract this summer. 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

Anthony and Harrison discuss the hypothetical from over the weekend on whether the Lakers would perhaps be better off losing earlier than planned this season to ensure Darvin Ham gets fired. Harrison was holding strong to his stance that he'd rather the Lakers win until Anthony blew his mind with his latest tidbit of reporting. They also talk about how little confidence they have in anyone after LeBron James leaves, however that would 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

A reminder, this aired as part of the Lowdown today, but it was such a tough question that completely derailed the Lakers Lounge slack that we decided to clip it so you can sit with this question. Is winning one playoff round enough for you as a fan if it means there's a greater chance Darvin Ham is back next year? 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

Anthony recaps another frustrating loss. He discusses Anthony Davis' empty stats, Darvin Ham's super small lineup and Taurean Prince's role. Then, he asks a tough question: Would you rather lose in the playoffs early and ensure Ham is gone next season, or win a round or two and have to go through all this again? He wraps with a look at a brutal 10-game stretch coming 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

Anthony welcomes Raj AND Aaron into The Lounge to discuss that annoying loss to the surging Warriors. The guys talk about the optics of LeBron sitting both games on either side of the All Star Break but playing in the All Star Game, itself, D'Angelo Russell's frustrating game, Rui Hachimura having the biggest game between floor and ceiling any of the guys can recall 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

Anthony welcomes Matt Moore (The Action Network) back after hearing him make the case on his show, "Buckets," that the Lakers are actually good value to win the championship now. The guys use that as a launchpad to discuss this Lakers season so far, MVP odds, the All Star Weekend that was, 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

Anthony welcomes a friend of the show, Mirjam Swanson (Southern California News Group, OC Register), to discuss what it's been like to editorialize about these Lakers after focusing on the Clippers as she had previously. This leads to a discussion about Darvin Ham not getting the continuity memo and a comparison between how the Lakers do things vs. how the Clippers do. To wrap things up, they discuss this last All Star Weekend and some of the notable trends to come out of 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

Anthony discusses an All Star Weekend that did definitely happen. There were highs and there were definitely lows, and LeBron James gave his usual hilarious quotes. 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

Anthony opens the show with an addition to the live show and a report about the vibes surrounding the team and reacts to what he's been hearing on that front. Then, he opens up the conversation with the help of the iTunes mailbag, Twitter and Youtube comments. 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

Anthony and Aaron have a fun conversation about the first half of the season and how, based on what they saw from the Lakers during that time, they feel about the team heading into All Star Weekend. They also discuss Rui Hachimura's recent play with the new starters, that group's identity, and the LeBron James/Warriors, Trae Young/Donovan Mitchell/Lakers trade rumors. 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

No LeBron James. They got into Utah at 4 in the morning after playing the night before. Ugly first half. Then Anthony Davis happened in the third. Anthony explains why this was such a huge win, marvels at Rui Hachimura's play and wonders why it took so long to use him the way they are, and just generally takes in an underratedly big win. He wraps with some thoughts on the LeBron James-Warriors rumors from earlier today. 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

The Lakers have looked like a completely different since Rui Hachimura joined the starting five. That lineup has taken off and the Lakers appear to enjoy playing basketball again. Anthony discusses that, a nice win over the Detroit Pistons, Spencer Dinwiddie making his debut and all the noise surrounding Trae Young 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

Anthony opens with a quick recap of the weekend and whether the Lakers are done adding to their roster via this buyout market. Then, having watched that incredible Super Bowl win, he discusses what teams owe their great players. The Chiefs did just enough for Patrick Mahomes, and they won it all. The Lakers owe it to LeBron James and Anthony Davis to give them a viable chance to succeed at the highest levels. From there, he looks ahead to this week and thanks everyone for their support through deadline/buyout 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

Jovan Buha (The Athletic) stops by to discuss the Lakers' trade deadline. The guys both knew it would be quiet, but we didn't know it would be The Quiet Place, type quiet. They discuss what we were hearing leading up to the deadline, what they heard throughout, and where they think the Lakers go from there. From there, they discuss the job Rob Pelinka has done, how LeBron James might feel about all this and a message the Lakers keep unintentionally sending through their (in)actions. NOTE: This episode was recorded Friday afternoon, before the Lakers would eventually sign Spencer Dinwiddie. For reaction to that signing, check out the episode immediately before this one. For live reactions and episodes, subscribe to The Lounge at youtube.com/@lakerslounge. 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

After a dead deadline, the Lakers needed a little luck to round out this roster and got some in the form of the Raptors surprisingly waiving Spencer Dinwiddie. Anthony takes you behind the scenes of their pursuit, discusses his impact on the roster (good and bad potentially), and how this addition might help with some of the vibes coming off of a disappointing deadline. 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

Lakers fans watched their front office punt the season, then try to celebrate Kobe, and wrap things up with a loss to the Denver Nuggets. Anthony welcomes Raj into The Lounge to talk their way through all of 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

This was a disaster of a trade deadline. Anthony talks through it with the help of the live audience. End of the day, the Lakers have a ton of work to do and just missed a huge opportunity. 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

You can listen as Anthony slips further and further into insanity because the Lakers were heading toward a complete and utter failure of a trade deadline. Aaron tries to contextualize it as best as he could, but Anthony was not thrilled. Fun listen! 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

Anthony offers up what little new information he has and then discusses some of the decisions made back in the summer that are hurting the Lakers now. At some point, he wants the Lakers to actually operate like the big market team they actually are. Right now, the Lakers are a big market team that's run like a small market team in all the worst 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

The Lakers, just like just about everyone else, find themselves waiting for the trade market to heat up. Things haven't gone as planned for a variety of reasons this year for LeBron James, and he's reached the point where he wants us to know about it. Anthony welcomes Jorge Sedano to talk about the unique way James sends those messages. 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

Anthony went live on the show's youtube page to discuss the goings on this deadline and just how slowly everything is developing. If you've read or listened here consistently, though, that shouldn't surprise you. Still, the possibility that the Lakers stand pat is becoming all the more real by the hour, seemingly, as Anthony explains, so what would that mean moving forward not just this season but beyond 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

The Lakers handled the Hornets in fairly predictable fashion but hey, a win is a win and they wrapped up a 4-2 road trip that should go a long way in convincing the front office to expend asset capital to fortify this roster. Anthony and Harrison discuss how frustrating it is to have that conversation (again). Speaking of frustrations, half the league is pretty annoyed at how the deadline is playing out right now. Anthony explains the latest he has on that front, as well as where negotiations between the Lakers and Hawks for Dejounte Murray sit. A ton of information throughout this conversation, with a few dashes of shade directed at anyone who doesn't think Anthony Davis is an all star. 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

The Lakers and the rest of the NBA are all preparing for one of the busiest weeks of the season. It's Slop Week, and Anthony has brand new intel on their efforts on the trade market, LeBron James' feelings towards this roster, a fun weekend of basketball and what's at stake depending on the direction the Lakers take this week. Plus, the latest on Jarred Vanderbilt, which isn't great news. 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

Anthony welcomes Jason Timpf (Hoops Tonight) to discuss this weird Lakers' season, which has mostly been defined by inconsistencies. Whether it's effort, coaching, availability or whatever, these Lakers have managed to turn what should've been a nice, enjoyable season into quite the slog. They also talk Darvin Ham's coaching and the team's response to it, plus how referees are hurting the NBA product. 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

Anthony and Raj discuss the latest greatest win of the season and honestly, because of the way this season has gone so far, they really just wanted to keep this one nice and light. Enjoy. 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

Anthony and Aaron had a really fun conversation on Darvin Ham, a potential lineup change, the trade deadline, Might Ducks and plenty more. Then, right at the very end, they got some brutal breaking news that crushed their souls. Fun 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

One of our absolute faves stopped by today for a retro "I Loathe Basketball" episode now that we have apparently entered the Players Subtweet Their Coach portion of the season. Anthony offers an update from some close to the situation after he said in last night's episode he thinks the season would immediately turn around if they fired Darvin Ham. But mostly, the two have a cathartic conversation about these damn Lakers, who continue to make our lives miserable. Sabreena also gives an update on women's basketball at all levels. 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

The Lakers got blown out again, this time by the Hawks. The story coming from it is a locker room that has clearly had enough with their head coach. If they want to save this season, Anthony explains what needs to be done and offers up some details on the extent to which Darvin Ham has lost his 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

Michael Scotto (HoopsHype) makes his Lounge debut to update us on the latest dealings both around the league and with the Lakers specifically. Talks for Dejounte Murray have quieted; will they stay that way? If the Lakers don't trade for him, then what? Why are asking prices so high right now? Has D'Angelo Russell really done enough in a couple weeks to convince the Lakers not to trade him? All that and 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

Anthony loses his mind over Darvin Ham going away from last year's starters and taking another step further toward fully losing the locker room, if it hadn't been lost before this one. Harrison also brings some fire. Just a heads up: Anthony wore full Joker makeup for this, just as promised. You can see that at youtube.com/@lakerslounge. 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

Anthony recaps one helluva sports weekend, which featured a double-overtime victory over the Warriors. In that game, last year's starters, you know, the guys who haven't been able to get consistent minutes this season, carried the team to victory. Darvin Ham was once again asked about that group and said a whole bunch of words that weren't "yeah, I should've been playing them more." Anthony discusses that, the latest trade intel, and how watching Dan Campbell screw up the NFC Championship made him think about what Ham might do in a big spot. 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

Four years to the day from his passing Anthony opens today's show looking back on that day and how he thinks of Kobe Bryant now. He then tries to segue from that to the latest trade rumors, as we got a new wrinkle reported by Jake Fischer and Anthony heard some stuff right before the show. Then, he discusses what the Lakers' priorities are beyond their negotiations to bring in Dejounte Murray. The roster needs more help and they know 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

Anthony is joined by Raj Chipalu to break down that win, which should've felt much better only it slipped all the way down almost to real nervous time before the Lakers recollected themselves. It was just such a perfect demonstration of everything fans and players have been frustrated with this year. All that, plus everything Anthony has heard heading into a big trade deadline weekend. 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

The Lakers and Hawks are still at a standstill, but that can change quickly this time of year, Anthony welcomed Jake Fischer (Yahoo! Sports) into The Lounge to discuss the latest on that front, as well as everything else the Lakers might be up to the next couple weeks. 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

Anthony welcomes Brad Rowland (Locked on Hawks) to discuss the continued negotiations between the Lakers and Hawks for Dejounte Murray. Why are the Hawks trading him? Who would the Lakers be acquiring? How about the other solid role players on that roster? A ton of great info from a different perspective here. 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

The Lakers are still attempting to upgrade their roster and now, with a trade target off the board (Terry Rozier), are things going to heat back up between them and the Hawks in their negotiations? Anthony has the latest. 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

Anthony recaps a predictable loss to the Clippers as the Lakers didn't have LeBron James. Even given the outcome being easy to predict, Darvin Ham's decisions were once again questionable and took away from the already slim margin for error. From there, he discussed the Bucks firing Adrian Griffin and marveled at Turner so thoroughly screwing up the news about his replacement. He then discusses the Terry Rozier trade and the impact a much faster-developing trade deadline has had on the Lakers and the league in general. 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

The Lakers had Terry Rozier on their radar. He is not longer on the market. What does that mean about this deadline moving forward in general and specifically for the Lakers? Is a move on the way? Before that, the guys react to Adrian Griffin's firing while Darvin Ham remains confidently employed. A ton of information in 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

Anthony and Aaron discuss some of the vibes seen from the Lakers in what should've been a get-right win Sunday night. Yes, people can be making too much out of a coupe clips here and there, but that doesn't mean it's nothing, either. Then, the guys talk about the impact incessant trade rumors have on locker rooms and how the Lakers have been especially plagued by them for the last five years or so. Finally, they discuss the latest trade rumors plus some more of what Anthony has been hearing. They wrap on a fun conversation about how three-team deals actually come together. 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

Anthony brings on Shubh Vijay (All Access Lakers, Coach's Den) to break down a thorough beat down of the Trail Blazers by the Lakers. The guys talked about the newest starting lineup and how Anthony missed on his report of the group he thought it'd be. The guys talk about the game, the vibes, and where things stand 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony has been pretty busy lately, so he recaps all the reporting he's done and looks ahead to some names he's heard the Lakers are interested in. To wrap, he answers as many questions as he could, and there were some great ones. 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

With three weeks to go before the trade deadline, Anthony and Aaron look at the Lakers sneakily turning things around and playing quite a bit better with Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell in the starting lineup again. Seeing as the Lakers are already in active trade talks, stacking some wins doesn't just help with standings, but also gives them needed leverage between now and February 8. To wrap things up, after some technical difficulties, the guys discuss the various approaches the Lakers could take to this trade deadline. 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

The Lakers picked up a huge and resounding win over the Mavericks even despite Luka Doncic's return as Anthony Davis nearly missed a triple-double and D'Angelo Russell continued his stellar play as the starting point guard. Anthony breaks down what he saw from a monster win and what he thinks the Lakers can build on from here. Then, seeing as this is what everyone tuned in for, Anthony addressed the Lakers-Hawks rumor making the rounds and discussed what the Lakers are considering 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leigh Ellis stops by again to update us on his trip playing basketball around the globe. He and Anthony discuss that project, global pride in the game's growth, US vs. International competition, soccer's impact on how the game is played internationally and a ton 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

The Lakers have played 41 (official) games. They have at least 41 to go. At this halfway point, Anthony and Harrison offer up their grades and, well, Anthony didn't hold back. He and Harrison have a productive conversation on their outlooks thus far. They then find themselves making the case for betting on LeBron James and Anthony Davis -- something they can't believe they have to do once again. Finally, with a minor tweak to power ranking this week, Harrison ranks Lakers who historically got too much belief from coaches and Anthony threw out five trades he'd prefer over trading for Zach LaVine or Dejounte Murray. 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

Everyone knows how much Raj hates trade rumors. So it's incredibly on-brand of him to wonder what it would take for last year's core to somehow avoid getting traded this year. Anthony answered given what he knows right now and offers up an alternative route to the giant trades it would take to land Zach LaVine or Dejounte Murray. 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

The Lakers came into last night desperately needing a win and got one against a good Oklahoma City Thunder team. Darvin Ham went back to the season's original starters and they performed much better than we'd seen previously. LeBron James and Anthony Davis played well and were able to enjoy getting to a quiet statistical performance, a rarity to this point. D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves also played well together. Anthony welcomed Raj to break down the game and look ahead to trade rumors and whether these Lakers can play well enough to keep the team together. 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

In this segment from today's Lowdown, Anthony discusses the Lakers' disinterest in building on success and how NBA teams are now scouting for this. He also talks about the toll this whole Darvin Ham situation is taking on the Lakers, as a rift is growing within the organization because of the job he's done this year. 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

Anthony Davis took accountability for the loss Saturday night. What a concept. Our Anthony recaps another tough weekend and the fallout from it -- or the lack thereof as it pertains to Darvin Ham. That said, tension is building as those at the top still support Ham and those he works with more on a daily basis feel very different. Anthony also hits on the latest trade rumors as now D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura are trade eligible. He also hits on a potential free agent who would really help later in the season should he get bought out: Gordon Hayward. To wrap things up, Anthony offers up an injury update on Cam Reddish and why he's nervous we may not see Cam for a little while. 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

Anthony discusses Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka not necessarily doing Darvin Ham the favors they think they are with all the leaking signs of support, using Game of Thrones as the example. Then, he discusses how the defensive strategies the Lakers are implemented aren't helping and are specifically hurting someone like Austin Reaves. He also wonders how much LeBron James' recent play has to do with all this noise and/or his frustrations with Ham specifically. Finally, he answers your questions, and boy were there a ton. 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

Anthony reacts to an absolute no-show on national tv against the Suns. As he was doing so, Darvin Ham dropped a quote that should stop every Lakers fan in their tracks, telling the guys to "man up." Yeesh. For a quick second, Sabreena Merchant joined the show to talk about everything going on but was cut short by a faulty power line. One of those nights. 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

Anthony and Aaron relay the latest trade reporting, plus what Anthony has been hearing, too. They also explain why the Lakers' options this trade season a little more limited than in years past and the impact that is going to have on their moves. They also spend a little time on Darvin Ham and whether these last couple wins have put all the drama behind him. How close was he to getting fired? 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

Anthony spends the opening segment admiring the season Anthony Davis has put together. He's been special, flat out. The Lakers need to stack wins while he keeps playing like this. From there, he looks at the trade market and combines the reporting already out there with what he's hearing, especially pertaining to Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell. To wrap things up, he discusses the latest on Rui Hachimura and Cam Reddish's injuries. 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

Toronto's head coach lost his mind talking about the refs last night. This, with the fourth quarter free-throw discrepancy, led NBA Twitter to once again do the whole "the league is rigged for the Lakers" bit, which is pretty played out at this point. Anthony and Raj reacted to all this live and Anthony wasn't having 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

Anthony is joined in The Lounge by Raj Chipalu (All Access Lakers) to discuss a game the Lakers absolutely needed to win, and were able to behind Anthony Davis. The guys discuss the game itself, Davis' shooting impacting the roll he's on right now, and the Lakers finding a way to go back to him after they ignored him in the second and third quarters. Toronto head coach Darko Rajakovic lost his mind about free throws so they laugh at that a little. Also covered: D'Angelo Russell leaving without talking again and why the guys understand his frustration, Max Christie closing the game, and Christian Wood giving the Lakers another pitch to throw. 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

We're now years removed from both the ends of the Frank Vogel and Russell Westbrook era but the Lakers just can't seem to stop pointing fingers, with one person in particular consistently avoiding blame. 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

According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Darvin Ham and the Lakers hashed things out in response to reports about the disconnect there. This is exactly what we were hoping to hear. Anthony reacts to that and discusses what it might mean moving forward. In a quick aside, he points out the cheap shot fired at Frank Vogel regarding Russell Westbrook and marvels at Rob Pelinka's office politics game. Jeanie Buss apparently really believes in Ham, so Anthony analyzes those reports as well. To wrap thing up, he discusses reports that Ja Morant is going to miss the rest of the season and what it means for the Lakers. 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

One of last night's segments had to do with a look at everything coming into last night's game regarding Darvin Ham and his current job security and then, following the win, a discussion on what that looks like now. Honestly, not much has changed, as the people who would make the final decision on Ham have never wanted to fire him -- for a variety of reasons. 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

Almost nothing would've led one to believe the Lakers would be the surging Clippers... and then they did. Anthony recaps a fun, somewhat ugly game that saw Darvin Ham and the Lakers at least temporarily rise above all the noise and rumors surrounding 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

Anthony opens The Lounge to give the latest on Darvin Ham and add to it what he's heard recently. It does sound like the temperature is rising on Ham's seat. So much so that this month could really impact how long he remains the head coach of the Lakers. From there, he takes some questions and sends you on your merry way into the weekend. 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

As promised, we're clipping important portions of the show and calling them Appateasers (Anthony will explain on today's Happy Hour). Today's 'Teaser is a macro takeaway from all the reporting about the locker room. At some point, communication broke down and enough people said they'd had enough. 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

Anthony and Aaron react to reports that paint a pretty bleak picture for Darvin Ham. How did things go from that magical run to a locker room that doesn't seem to trust its head coach? Also, if you've been listening to this show for the last couple months, none of this should surprise you. Anthony adds his couple cents to today's reports. 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

2023 was actually a pretty successful year for the Lakers, as Anthony explains. He looks back on the year that was, then ahead to the year that might be. He then takes questions from Twitter and the comment section. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony recaps a nice, comfortable blowout. Didn't always look like that would be the case, but we got there. He discusses the bench extending the lead, Rui Hachimura stepping into the starting group, and how that move from Darvin Ham might only further the gap between him and Austin Reaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Aaron start the show with a quick explanation on the lengthy absence. Again, we are deeply sorry. We'll make sure Anthony never gets sick again. Then, they take you behind the scenes on the lineup story Anthony broke over the weekend and how it came to be. From there, they break down the new starting group and discuss what it signals now and why some in the locker room are annoyed with Darvin Ham's coaching. Finally, they have a lengthy discussion on whether Ham's seat is getting warm, whether it should be, and his standing in the organization in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a(nother) conversation about D'Angelo Russell, Anthony and Aaron wonder aloud why Rui Hachimura seemingly can't crack the rotation more regularly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Aaron react to the Lakers losing to the Wolves but it turns into a conversation about Darvin Ham. It's a little uncomfortable, and Ham isn't doing enough to quite the doubters (like Anthony). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Honestly, we're all going to get out of the way and let Raj cook here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony welcomes Jon Krawczynski (The Athletic) to discuss the season the Minnesota Timberwolves are having and how important organizational culture is. Then, the guys preview Lakers-Wolves Thursday and why it's a particularly fun matchup. The wrap with a conversation about the D'Angelo Russell experience and everything it can entail, both good and bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony talks to Aaron about the Lakers outside the In-Season Tournament. Why is there such a stark contrast? Then, they talk about LeBron James' and Anthony Davis' minutes and whether they're concerned about how they're racking them up. Finally, they wrap by continuing Anthony's reporting on D'Angelo Russell and potential tension in the locker room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony recaps the latest frustrating, winnable loss, details some bad habits that have crept back in since the IST, and offers up some of what he's heard about some tension in the Lakers' locker room between some guys and D'Angelo Russell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony didn't like how he explained he trade primer Friday so he goes back and clears it up, hopefully. He then discusses the backup center situation and how the Lakers might address it before updating Gabe Vincent's availability and previewing tonight's game against the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony runs through some trade targets and goes through their prices after opening a quick mailbag. He wraps with a look at tonight's matchup against the Spurs. You can read about all those trade targets in more detail here: https://anthonyirwin.substack.com/p/happy-trade-season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Harrison start by discussing the trio of Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell and Taurean Prince. Then, they debate the Lakers flying an In-Season Tournament Championship banner at the behest/nudging/request/demand of the league. They wrap with this week's power rankings, which focus pretty heavily on Giannis Antetokounmpo fighting the Indiana Pacers over a basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj debate over Darvin Ham's coaching approach. This should've been a nice, relaxing episode after a nice, relaxing win. But nope. Can't have nice things, apparently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony discusses the Lakers' approach to the sport and how it continues to bite them in the rear end. He then covers the move away from the identity they'd found success with and how that again highlights Darvin Ham's basketball ideologies. This was an annoying loss, mostly because of how predictable the effort felt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony offers up an update on Gabe Vincent and the news is surprisingly good. Anthony being Anthony, though, he wonders what this does to the identity the Lakers have found in Vincent's absence. Next, he discusses the Lakers seemingly being forced to fly a banner they pretty clearly weren't interested in only a few days ago. What went on there? Finally, he wraps by looking ahead to tonight's game against Dallas and wonders how NBA media is supposed to handle Zion Williamson's apparent condition issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony discusses one of the most fun Los Angeles sports weekends in a long, long time. Sit back, put your feet up, and enjoy. Unless you're at work. Try to look busy. Please don't let us get you in trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony started this show thinking it would be a nice, quick, 20-30-minute chat. It turned into a full on actually happy Happy Hour because you, the listeners, had so many great questions. He starts, though, with a quick monologue on why he thinks the Lakers belong in that top tier of championship contenders now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj react to a complete mollywhopping as the Lakers demo'ed the Pelicans to the tune of a 44-point blowout. Honestly, no show design here. Just sit back and enjoy this one with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers have been connected to Zach LaVine since the start of the season. Thing is, they aren't actually all that interested in him. So what's going on there? Anthony and Aaron explain. Then, the guys discuss the Lakers' wing-heavy rotation and who might be on the outside looking in if this is the identity Darvin Ham commits to. Please commit to it, Darvin. We're begging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha (The Athletic) stopped by to discuss a whole bunch. He and Anthony relived the last 16 hours or so as Jovan was the pool reporter tasked with asking Tuesday's referees about that controversial timeout. Then, they looked at this wing-heavy roster and the impact all that length had on Phoenix and might have moving forward if Darvin Ham commits to that group as this team's identity. Anthony pitches his concept for LeBron as strong safety in the defense and Jovan didn't hate it. They wrap with a conversation about Anthony Davis' wild swings from overrated to underrated to properly rated and everywhere in-between and a brief look at D'Angelo Russell trade rumors as they are already swirling in unavoidable ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Harrison react to a fun, ugly game between the Lakers and Suns that felt more important than usual. As that is the case, Anthony admits to maybe being a little wrong about the IST. Yes. Anthony admitted he might be wrong. The guys talk about the game, Darvin Ham's coaching, Taurean Prince, the Lakers wings who should play, LeBron's insane longevity and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony welcomes Tim (Lakers Exceptionalism Pod) to debate hyper efficiency with against potential predictability. Anthony Davis' shot diet comes to mind, where his three-point attempts have all but disappeared and Anthony is worried that makes him easier to guard. This leads to a discussion about the five-out system and how, even while the shot profile seems effective, it may explain why some guys have struggled to shoot. They wrap with a discussion about Taurean Prince that led to some legit hilarious stats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony has probably way too much fun breaking down LeBron James vs. Ime Udoka. Yeah he talks about how nice it was to have all the wings back and the impact that will have on the team's identity but really it's the exact kind of story he simply cannot get enough of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Friday everyone! Anthony went live to answer some of your questions only to be surprised on air by friend of the show and former SSR co-host Sabreena Merchant. The two talk about how far back they've scaled their expectations, how much of the meh start to the season are real issues vs. the result of so many injuries, and, of course, to tell Anthony how wrong he is about the In-Season Tournament. This was a blast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony reacts to the latest underwhelming performance against a good team even given lowered expectations with all the injuries. The offense needs more direction, and until they get it, nothing is going to change. He also closes with a trend he's noticed in NBA ownership as the league prepares for negotiations on its next media rights deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A quarter of the way through the season, Anthony and Aaron take inventory on what they've seen from Darvin Ham as a head coach. There's plenty to like. There's also, unfortunately, plenty to question. Anthony also unveils a stat that almost literally left Aaron speechless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every so often you need a win like that. Anthony and Raj break it down, then look ahead to a big game a mere 24 hours later against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Woike (L.A. Times) stops by to discuss the struggles thus far on offense for the Lakers. Anthony reads a few stats that makes even Dan shiver a little. Then, they dive into the recent trade rumors and the impact they might already be having on guys. If you're hoping for Zach LaVine, we throw a damp blanket on some of that noise. Finally, the guys go through guys currently out but hopefully returning soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony starts the show wondering why exactly the Lakers should care about winning the In-Season Tournament. Sorry. We keep trying to get him to stop. Then, he discusses the Lakers' offense and a few stats that have him nervous moving forward. He wraps with a quick discussion on Zach LaVine and whether he fixes the Lakers' offensive issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony... well, he goes full Anthony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony looks back on a Thanksgiving weekend that featured two very different games that featured some very familiar issues. In one case, the Lakers weren't able to overcome them. In the other, they were. He explains LeBron James' thought process in taking that one dumb three he seems to take late in every close game. He makes the case for Max Christie getting minutes even as guys get healthy. Fun weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is sick of the fake praise he feels for the In-Season Tournament. He and Aaron debate the tournament and all the NBA's other recent efforts to generate untapped revenue. From there, they discuss the actual Lakers and when it might make sense to finally bench Taurean Prince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron James and Anthony Davis got to sit yet another fourth quarter. Austin Reaves actually handled pressure fairly well. D'Angelo Russell loves playing from way ahead. Taurean Prince continues to struggle. The Lakers appear to have lost Cam Reddish to a groin injury. Rui Hachimura has quietly made a solid case for an increased role. Even beyond all that, Anthony has noticed some potential similarities to that title team we all loved so much. He talks to Raj Chipalu about all of it on the heels of a dominant win against Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is curious as he has watched this season to this point somewhat frustrated... Are you having fun? Harrison thinks so? Maybe? Anthony also has a theory that expands to the rest of the league on this topic. The guys then unveil their second power rankings of the season, and boy what an addition this segment has been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is joined by Raj Chipalu (All Access Lakers) to discuss the Lakers thus far. Where do they land in relation to his expectations heading into the season? Jarred Vanderbilt might be on the mend. When he comes back, what should the rotation look like? D'Angelo Russell is once again a polarizing figure. What can he do to show he should remain a Laker for the entirety of this season? The Lakers have a results problem right now offensively. Should they stick with the process? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony recaps a thrilling win that went right down to the wire. He highlights LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, Cam Reddish, and Taurean Prince, then moves on to the macro of winning a game while you don't play well against a surprisingly good Houston Rockets team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following 24 hours or so of nonstop Anthony Davis takes, Anthony has a simple question for Aaron: What is fair to expect of Anthony Davis on a nightly basis? What type of standard should we hold him to? The guys also talk about a tweet Anthony sent that has made his mentions a nuclear disaster and some weird trade rumors it feels way too early for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony rips Anthony Davis. It's really just as simple as saying that the Lakers lost because he didn't show up. Still, others deserved credit (LeBron James, D'Angelo Russell, Cam Reddish) and some deserved criticism (Austin Reaves, Darvin Ham), but this was about AD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is joined by Raj Chipalu to recap a nice, fun, relaxing Lakers blowout. We don't get many of these so they enjoy it, as well as some of the other hilarity that took place within the division as both the Clippers and Warriors went viral for the wrong reasons. They give kudos to Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell, Cam Reddish and Rui Hachimura in particular, but mostly just enjoy last night's festivities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony details the specific circumstances that led to the Lakers performing even without LeBron James. Yes, it was a shorthanded and bad Trail Blazers team, but the Lakers did enough to win. Anthony Davis bullied Deandre Ayton and their small frontcourt. D'Angelo Russell picked up the creative responsibilities and came through. Austin Reaves is getting used to his role off the bench. Cam Reddish continued his steady play. Quietly, Darvin Ham put Rui Hachimura on Portland's best player (Jerami Grant) and he fared quite well. Taurean Prince did little things while his shot wasn't falling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Aaron negotiate The Lounge's official partnership with All Access Lakers. They were brutal and their friendship may never be the same. Also, the guys talk about the starters' uninspiring minutes thus far and whether it might be time to scrap the scheme the Lakers entered the season with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, it took all of eight games for all that warm, fuzzy optimism to subside. Aaron poured himself a nice tall glass of unnamed cognac for this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers played against the Rockets Wednesday night. Well, they were scheduled to. No one showed up outside of Rui Hachimura. Anthony has had enough of the complete lack of urgency from the starters and thinks they're having a ripple effect across the rest of the team. Is it time to worry now? Maybe not, but there are some concerning trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony has long been fascinated by power rankings and finally figured out a way that he might enjoy doing them on the show. In this episode, the guys power ranking anything they've wanted to talk about from the NBA's first couple weeks. And get used to these. Every time Harrison comes on the show, they're doing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony has started to notice a complete lack of nuance about Anthony Davis, so it's once again time for him and Harrison to have THE definitive Anthony Davis Discussion. Anthony also rants about the Lakers' handling of injuries (again). But mostly, this is a space to come to hear the only conversation about AD you'll ever need... until they feel the need to have it again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony recaps a game that featured groin spasms, Cam Reddish game-winning attempts, technical fouls, ejections, and, well all kinds of everything else. He also rants a little bit on how the Lakers have handled injuries through a mere seven games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are finding out through experience and success which way they should probably play moving forward. Anthony explains what that means for the guards and who else might wind up losing time if Darvin Ham tweaks things to focus more on size. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is joined by a jubilant Raj Chipalu to recap an incredible game. The Lakers beat the Clippers in overtime in what felt like a playoff game. LeBron James led the way with 35. Anthony Davis anchored the D. Darvin Ham fully committed to size. Austin Reaves got his groove back. All of it lent to a special night. Let's break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Aaron discuss the basketball side of the James Harden trade and how the Clippers now match up against the Lakers. Anthony still doesn't believe in them. The Clippers are too small, which offers a perfect segue into the Lakers now potentially playing bigger thanks to Christian Wood stepping up. The guys examine what he's brought and then Anthony asks about Max Christie, plus gives a theory on what might be going on with his minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With news dropping late last night that James Harden would finally be be joining the Clippers, Anthony explains why this is a perfect fit, but not in the way Clippers fans might be hoping. He and Aaron disagree on a couple things as they take a look at the fallout in Philly and how Harden did business compared to, say, Damian Lillard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony recaps a tough win against an upstart Magic team that looked poised on several occasions to upset the Lakers at home. Anthony Davis led the way with a big night. D'Angelo Russell hit some huge shots. LeBron James continues to amaze. Austin Reaves continues to, well, not amaze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Darvin Ham is really trying to make fetch (Gabe Vincent) happen. Fetch isn't going to happen. Anthony is already pretty fed up with this aspect of Ham's rotations even if he understands some of the issues Ham has been running into. He explains some of why this team feels a little disjointed but also makes it clear that Ham needs to move away from what appears to be an idealogical approach (playing small). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony (re)introduces a show concept that he'll be doing every Friday, with your help. Today, a listener (shouts to KRSwishh) wanted to know how he felt about Christian Wood's improved focus on defense, so... Anthony talked about Wood's defense and offered an analogy to figure out the likelihood that this continues. Same goes for D'Angelo Russell. He then quickly recaps the week that was and looks ahead to next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony reacts to the first win of the 2023-'24 season. Yes, the Lakers made us sweat it out, but given that it's a divisional opponent at home, they needed it. Anthony Davis bounced back. LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant sure was fun. Christian Wood! What Austin Reaves needs to do to look more comfortable. What the hell was Darvin Ham thinking with all those Gabe Vincent minutes? Plus, some picks for a fun Friday night of hoops courtesy of Sleeper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In classic Anthony-and-Aaron fashion, this episode sure does wander. First, they start with a viral clip of LeBron James reminding Phil Handy he can play point guard. Should he, is the question. Then, after Anthony credits Charles Barkley for pushing Adam Silver on the NBA's domestic violence policies, the guys discuss that situation and how they think the league can do better. They segue awkwardly to tonight's game against Phoenix, in which Anthony thinks Anthony Davis needs to dominate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony wraps up what's left of the discussion about opening night. He offers a couple more notes and a little more explanation for the guys some of you think he was a little too hard on after Tuesday night. Then, he looks ahead to a matchup with the Phoenix Suns, who might not have Devin Booker and/or Bradley Beal. Anthony Davis needs this one. We need him to need it. He finishes with a trip around the league on a busy night and laughs at the Chicago Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and fan favorite Matt Moore discuss the sights and sounds from opening night. The Nuggets beat the Lakers, though Matt and Anthony somewhat disagree on why. What they do agree on is how the Lakers need more from Anthony Davis, especially if LeBron James' limits are going to be limited the way Darvin Ham said they might after the game. They wrap with a few minutes on how to bet the Lakers this year and which kinds of matchups they'll play well in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony discusses an interesting game between the Nuggets and Lakers that went just about as he thought heading in, with a couple details that certainly felt noteworthy. He talks about Anthony Davis disappearing in the second half -- especially painful given what Nikola Jokic did. He offered some additional context as to why that happened. He also talked about D'Angelo Russell's disappointing night. On a lighter note, LeBron James looked great and Cam Reddish and Christian Wood pleasantly surprised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony previews Lakers-Nuggets, a fascinating matchup to open the NBA season. He then takes a few questions from the various mailbag options. He wraps by wondering what's up with Jarred Vanderbilt and takes issue with the Lakers' approach to injury information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After multiple years of not being able to record together, Anthony, Pete and Harrison are together again. They talk about expectations for this upcoming Lakers season. They talk about questions they have heading in. They argue over expectations for Anthony Davis and LeBron James. But most of all, they just enjoy getting to do this for the first time in way too long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are roughly 24 hours from tipping off their 2023-'24 campaign. All things considered, it was a successful preseason. Anthony looks at who impressed him and who needed to show more (for a variety of reasons). Then, he zooms out to define the identity the Lakers will need to accept to optimize this season by looking closely at the strengths and weaknesses of this team. Finally, he outlines his expectations for this team, which are pretty damn high.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers wrapped up their preseason with a weird one against a shorthanded Suns team (no Devin Booker, no Bradley Beal). It was pretty clear the intent was to get out of there healthy (mission accomplished) but did lead to some lackadaisical play. Anthony recaps the game in both macro and micro senses, all the while understanding why Lakers fans might not have the most patience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With so little complain about with the Lakers, Anthony turns his attention to the atrocities Nike continues to commit against NBA uniforms. He and Aaron discuss that, James Harden and how pleasant this preseason has been. He also tells the story of Jen shooting down any ego he may have ever developed from being recognized in public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is joined by Mirin Fader to discuss her latest piece on Austin Reaves. He had one of the most insane offseasons in recent memory and it honestly is a perfect continuation for his basically inimitable career. The trio discuss golf, Austin's drive, how he gained LeBron's trust, Taylor Swift and frugality. Yeah, this was a typical ridiculous Anthony and Harrison interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha (The Athletic) comes back to outline just how different this preseason/training camp has been from the others he's covered on the beat. Both on and off the court, the contrast couldn't possible be more drastic -- and enjoyable. He talks about the offensive overhaul, the three-point shooting, and the general competency he's noticed this year. The guys also discuss D'Angelo Russell and his approach to the game, and whether what we've seen increases the likelihood that he remains on the team into the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony recaps a nice preseason weekend. The Lakers handled the Warriors (while all the main rotation players were playing) and then competed with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard with LeBron James. Yes, this team will succeed in different ways than we might be used to, but they're going to be very good all the same -- so good that Anthony is upping his expectations for them this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is welcomed by an old friend in Adam Mares (AllCity, DNVR) whose Nuggets have a very real animosity towards the Lakers, who are happy to share that feeling. Both guys think it's good the teams are open to feeling that way, even in the "rent-free" era. They also talk about why Nikola Jokic pisses off Lakers fans specifically, even while he shares a lot in common with Kobe Bryant, according to Adam. This conversation touches on a bunch, including labor sentiments of all things, so tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony starts the show with a short rant about his stupid Dodgers. He quickly moves off of that to enjoy the positively immaculate vibes surrounding the Lakers, all starting with D'Angelo Russell. If this is who he might be moving forward, wow. Anthony and Aaron discuss him, the rotation, Jaxson Hayes, and what they were most right or wrong about heading into preseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony can't get enough of this team. He heaps praise on D'Angelo Russell, the multiple wing looks presented, how they're taking advantage of the math and just generally how professional this team looks. He also has been pleasantly surprised by Jaxson Hayes, who shined in his start even against Damontas Sabonis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj talk through the rotation they think makes the most sense for the Lakers, which allows Anthony to finally figure out the identity he wants for both the starters and the bench unit. This involves an analogy involving the 2004 classic "300," which, you guessed it, Raj hasn't seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj marvel at the Lakers finally warming to the concept of math in the sport of basketball. This team is going to be difficult to defend. Raj also explains how he's somehow right that there always was a good team in there somewhere. Then, in the surprise of all surprises, Raj pushes back against some of Anthony and Sabreena's optimism from yesterday's episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Sabreena wrap up their conversation with a debate over who should be the Lakers' backup center. They then turn their attention to the WNBA MVP results and the finals series currently underway and how both those things point to an incredibly bright future for women's basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony has really liked what he's heard and seen about or from D'Angelo Russell. He explains why he's buying into a guard who was once seen as nothing more than future contract matching fodder to Sabreena Merchant (The Athletic). The Dodgers also lost a playoff game that hurt both Anthony and Sabreena's souls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers started a different small forward in their second preseason game. Taurean Prince stepped in and looked quite good, which led Anthony and Sabreena Merchant (The Athletic) to discuss who they think should be the fifth starter after D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. They did so while the Dodgers lost another playoff game, so that launched a separate conversation, as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With "Ahsoka" now finished, Anthony and Aaron recap the finale and the series as a whole. What did they think of the show? What kind of groundwork did it lay for Star Wars moving forward? Where did it fall short? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With camp underway, Anthony is curious how Rui Hachimura and Max Christie have looked. He explains why he has his eye on them specifically. Christie appears to be on the Alex Caruso/Austin Reaves career path, but Darvin Ham might have to work to get him minutes if what Aaron says is true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In their final conversation before everyone gets to see the Lakers play (Saturday), Anthony and Aaron explain why it's perfectly fine to head into this season with a sense of real optimism about this team. Yes, the top of the league is stacked (and matching up with them is going to be difficult), but as is, the Lakers have a punchers chance against anyone, and we know they'll improve if they need to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Jason continue their conversation about the Lakers and, specifically, about their two starting guards. Is there a concern about Austin Reaves getting picked on? Can D'Angelo Russell play well enough to stick around beyond the deadline? What kind of deal would the guys envision if one is to be made? Then, the segue to a galaxy far, far away to discuss this season of "Ahsoka." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Timpf (The Volume) stops by again seeing as last time, he and Anthony were interrupted by the Damian Lillard trade. They start by identifying the identity they believe will optimize the roster and rotation. The Lakers are somewhat unique in that they can adapt to situations rather than force their approach on anyone they face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After having plenty of fun with their favorite moments from the NBA's various media day, Anthony and Harrison turn their attention to the budding rivalry between the Lakers and Nuggets, and also enjoy how nice it was to have such a drama-free day yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Harrison usually play media day BINGO but as they are talking after it's happened already, the chose instead to laugh at their favorite quotes and moments as teams introduced themselves ahead of the 2023-'24 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony picked up on four themes from media day and all had him feeling pretty great about the season heading in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As with anything that happens in the NBA, the most important question becomes: How does this impact the Lakers? The guys discuss, plus wonder where Jrue Holiday winds up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Damian Lillard didn't get his way. All along, Miami thought they could strong-arm Portland into a lesser deal because of Lillard's preference. It didn't play out that way. Anthony and Aaron discuss whether this signals a cultural shift or if this was just a matter of specific circumstances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Jason Timpf (The Volume) had a plan to talk about the Lakers. They thought maybe if it came up they'd talk a little about Dame. Boy did that plan get thrown out the window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony fights through the elements (his daughter brought back a cold from school) to discuss a topic that legitimately intrigues him and will be revisited throughout the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony finds a link between audiences not really feeling commercialized sports "documentaries" and what's going on at USC. Then, he and Aaron break down episode six of "Ahsoka." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys explain why the Lakers will not be in on Buddy Hield now that he has finally been made more available for trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Aaron react to the latest in the Damian Lillard saga and respond to the ridiculous notion that the Blazers "owe" it to Lillard to send him to Miami no matter the return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Harrison wrap up their 'Winning Time' discussion, then segue to Jarred Vanderbilt's extension. It mostly makes sense, with a couple notes both this season and moving forward. Also, Anthony explains how he thought he poisoned himself with cucumber water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Harrison discuss "Winning Time" and where they believe the show went wrong in its second season. Well, Anthony thinks it went kind of wrong. Harrison stans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony gives his thoughts on 'Winning Time' now that the show is over. Which choices did he take issue with? Can the show be saved? Then, he dives into the mailbag to answer your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In response to yet another disappointment in FIBA play, LeBron is rounding up the gang for one last ride. Anthony's brain immediately jumped to how this will help the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Aaron take a look at the league's new approach to load management and agree that, frankly, the new rules aren't actually going to do anything to teams that rest players more than they should. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony gives some parting thoughts on Team USA once again falling flat in FIBA play. Then, he discusses "Winning Time," which, while still entertaining, has made some choices that show how the sausage gets made. He also opens the iTunes mailbag to answer a couple questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony starts by wondering if the Lakers are a top-five team. That actually might be conservative, as he and Aaron explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Wood hasn't shown an interest in defending consistently. If he wants to save his career, he'll have to rethink that approach. Will he? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron and Anthony break down the various reactions to the Lakers signing Christian Wood. The spectrum of analysis has been pretty wild (which also leads to a brief detour into media analysis), which makes Anthony wonder what is going on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony goes positional group by positional group to analyze a roster that... he actually likes quite a bit? He likes them enough to rank them as a top five group heading into next year. If he's happy, something terrible is about to happen, so let's all just enjoy this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony returns from vacation to some actual news! The Lakers have a (quite good) backup center! He discusses Christian Wood's strengths, weaknesses, and why he is available at the discounted price the Lakers were able to take advantage of. He also explains his lengthy absence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Winning Time" has become super watered down and Rosario Dawson isn't a very good Ahsoka. Aaron and Anthony react to a couple shows that they still mostly like but do wish were a bit better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA has fined James Harden and it's making Anthony think owners have finally drawn their line in the sand that players will not cross as player empowerment has gotten somewhat out of control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Lakers formally announcing when Kobe's statue will be unveiled, Anthony and Aaron reminisce on Bryant, marvel at Vanessa's strength, argue about Kobe v Harden, but mostly just think back on a player and person they dearly miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha (The Athletic) stopped by to discuss a feature he wrote about Austin Reaves. It's fantastic. He and Anthony talk about Reaves' meteoric rise, what drives Reaves, his fit on the Lakers, and where his ceiling might be. They also talk about why Reaves has been so successful from a basketball perspective and finish with a quick discussion about the Lakers' final roster spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony explains what makes Austin Reaves so special and why he's confident the stellar play we've seen from him on Team USA is immediately translatable to what the Lakers will need from him this year. He also answers your questions about LeBron James' minutes and the types of players he thinks the Lakers should target when trades become a thing again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers' schedules ranks in the top five of toughest in the league as it's laid out right now but does have some stretches that can make up for those difficulties. He finishes with a couple questions from the live audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Aaron continue talking about James Harden and why everyone finds themselves in the predicament they're in. Anthony says it's exactly what James Harden and Daryl Morey deserve. Also, as a listener is getting ready for their wedding, Anthony and Aaron give some marriage/wedding advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is feeling old and cranky about the NBA releasing its schedule seemingly a game at a time. It isn't really helping anyone, he says. Aaron can't believe Anthony is whining about this now. They also start a conversation about James Harden's antics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harrison risked life and limb to explain just how uncomfortable this whole situation is, and how it is affecting everything around the league. Then, Anthony recaps the latest episode of "Winning Time" and how it helps explain events that are still playing out to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Harden gifted everyone what we desperately needed in the middle of August: Content! Anthony and Harrison break down the latest in the hilariously stupid saga that pits Harden against Daryl Morey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Pau Gasol entering the Hall of Fame this weekend, Anthony brought back the biggest Pau fan he knows, Daman Rangoola. The guys go through the Gasol timeline, celebrating key moments along the way and finish by discussing Pau the person. This is one of the most fun episodes we've recorded in a little while. Felicidades, Pau! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony has Pau ranked higher than most on his favorite Lakers list and explains why to Aaron. Then, the guys roast Paul Pierce for his hatred of Dwyane Wade -- which allows Anthony to rant about James Harden somehow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony opens the show with an absolutely shocking story from his drive this morning (you might have to be a parent to fully relate). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Harrison preview Team USA's exhibition season kicking off and the role Austin Reaves might play in it. They can't help but notice some trends in the tweets about the team and how often Austin appears to be making appearances. From a basketball perspective, they discuss his role on the team and their expectations for him in this setting, which launches a blood feud over who is better between Reaves and Alex Caruso. Harrison also gives an analogy for the Anthony Davis extension that might land him a divorce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony gives a couple more thoughts on the now official extension for Anthony Davis. He then welcomes a very special guest to recap S2E1 of "Winning Time," which made its return Sunday night. He finishes up by opening the iTunes and Twitter mailbags, where a listener asked a hugely important question: What is the take Anthony regrets most? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers and Anthony Davis agreed to this new deal on the first day the two sides could do so. Anthony breaks down what it means, why he's happy about the deal, and what AD will have to do to make good on it. He then takes a couple questions from the live youtube audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sopan Deb stops by again to talk about a piece he wrote on a former player boot camp NBAers attend to get ready for a potential next career. Sopan was surprised by the response to it, which then allows he and Anthony to have a macro conversation about NBA media in general, the changes at ESPN and what the NBA applying pressure to a broadcast partner might mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony explains why he's out on the Suns this year. He's so far out he even gives a little gambling advice. At the end of the pod, he tells the story of the time Bobby Brown (the basketball player) dunked him into oblivion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The playoffs odds show the Lakers as essentially a middling Western Conference team. Anthony and Aaron discuss whether they think that's too high, too low, or just right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers have both benefitted from a stars asking out and sweated through a star's trade demand. Anthony uses those experiences to relate to what Blazers fan Ian Karmel is presently going through. Then, he segues awkwardly to a discussion about the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike and what it means for the content we love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is joined by the hilarious Ian Karmel (All Fantasy Everything) to discuss the Damian Lillard trade situation. Both guys feel like Heat fans and even media might be gaslighting them with the reaction to Portland not wanting to send a team icon to them for peanuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony opens the iTunes mailbag to answer questions about "state" media, Austin Reaves, the Lakers' record, and the Pacific Division in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys talk about Jaylen Brown and Anthony Davis for a bit but the real key to this episode is the new game they played. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jarred Vanderbilt has been the subject of discussion quite a bit lately so Anthony wanted to see where Aaron is at. The result legitimately surprised Anthony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After wrapping up their discussion about Anthony Davis' extension, Anthony and Harrison discuss... Barbenheimer? What? Well, they both have thoughts on some non-comic book successes and what they say about the state of the MCU, DCU and Star Wars. July! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony opens the show with some thoughts on Bronny James being taken to the hospital. From there, they segue awkwardly to the Jaylen Brown extension and how, for selfish reasons, Harrison and Anthony both love the deal. They use it to discuss Anthony Davis' likely extension with the help of an unplanned but special guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony responds to the notion that a couple teams were interested in Austin Reaves but nothing came of it. He explains why, and importantly notes that no one holds any hard feelings for how free agency went. He then opens the mailbag to answer questions about his career, the rotation and Jarred Vanderbilt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Wood is who the Lakers seem to prefer (though that's kind of split). What happens if he doesn't sign with the Lakers? Anthony also shows Aaron a video that makes him question everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are stuck waiting for a couple other trade situations to be resolved before they can use their 14th roster spot. Anthony also explains why Avery made him feel like a proud father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony compiles all the recent reports about the Lakers and Christian Wood and throws a theory out there about potential talks between both sides, then answers some questions from the Youtube comments. Subscribe to the show on Youtube at youtube.com/@lakerslounge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is refusing to stop talking about Max Christie, so he did the thing any normal host would do: Bring on a guest specifically to talk about Max Christie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony brings new friend of the show Kirk Henderson on to talk about Christian Wood, who seems like a real candidate to be the Lakers' final addition of the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony opens up the iTunes mailbag to discuss pressing matters like, well, the whole weird conversation from over the weekend about the Lakers potentially sending Jarred Vanderbilt to Dallas for Christian Wood. It isn't happening. Everyone take a deep breath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony brings Khobi Price on the show for the first time as Lakers beat reporter for the Southern California News Group, replacing good friend of the show, Kyle Goon. The guys discuss Price's initial impressions of Lakers fans, his expectations going in, what he's looking to bring to the beat and his general thoughts on this Lakers team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In light of the latest regarding Damian Lillard and James Harden, Anthony explains why he doesn't think NBA superstars are your typical workforce and how that impacts their standing in labor discussions. He also unveils quite possibly the hottest take he's ever had that he actually believes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron asks an altogether fair question about Max Christie and Anthony explains why multiple things can be true at the same time. In this case, he really does believe in Max, but if Christie isn't ready, then the Lakers are going to be left scrambling with a thinner guard rotation than you may think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony still hasn't stopped thinking about Max Christie, so he throws out a truly wild take about him that Aaron can't help but push back against because he's a hatin' hater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony does not normally react like this to Lakers prospects but he could not possibly have been more impressed by what he saw from Christie on the court. He was so impressed that he got people sick of hearing him talk about Christie while he was in Vegas. Harrison is amazed at this reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers will have LeBron James next season. What a relief. Anthony and Harrison (who broke the story) discuss that whole ordeal and what they actually took semi-seriously, even if neither ever thought he wouldn't be back. Then, Anthony talks about Max Christie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that the Lakers have made their offseason mostly official, Anthony welcomed Pete Zayas back on the show to discuss the roster. Anthony starts by explaining why he thinks fans are annoyed with him. Both guys like the additions, but also recognize there's more work to be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony welcomes friend of the show and friend of all Lakers fans everywhere Matt Moore on to discuss how they will be looking to bet the Lakers this year. They explain what goes into positions that Vegas takes on the Lakers compared to other teams. They wrap with a discussion about Damian Lillard that even features some fun at the expense of the Boston Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers need another center. The market still has a couple who fit pretty well. So, what's the holdup? Aaron explains that it has something to do with the couple stars waiting to be traded, so they guys use that as an example to get into those whole situations. Plus, Anthony tells a funny story from his experience at a cookout over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron heard the last episode with Harrison and thinks Anthony needs to answer for his crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are heading into the season close enough to the tax level that Anthony wonders if it was done on purpose. If so, how would you feel about a team that was just four wins from a championship series being tax conscious? Does it matter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friend of the show Jorge Sedano (ESPN) stops by to gives us his scouting report on Gabe Vincent, formerly of his Miami Heat. He and Anthony really like what Vincent brings to the table on and off the court. They also discuss how they think LeBron James has felt about this offseason. Finally, they get into some of this Damian Lillard-to-Miami stuff that feels like it has an inevitable endpoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony goes through this Lakers offseason, signing by signing, to evaluate the roster as a whole. This one's a doozie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is joined by Aaron and Raj to recap a really fun first day of free agency. Gabe Vincent and Taurean Prince are the big new additions. Rui Hachimura is back. Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell aren't, yet, but could be on their way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony went live on youtube to preview free agency. Any name that has kind of been linked to the Lakers was brought up. He also put forth a scenario where the Lakers can recoup some flexibility if they don't land Bruce Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looks like they're going the NTMLE route, which opens up their options this free agency. Anthony details what that would look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers have a couple HUGE decisions to make today, so Aaron and Anthony discuss what's at stake, what the decision they make might mean, and the various paths ahead of them they might be looking at. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Aaron kick of the day with their typical nonsense but do arrive at a story that Anthony thinks might finally get people to care about journalism, as the lack of integrity might have cost a lot of people a lot of money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After weeks and weeks of wandering through the desert of Runitback, the Lakers finally gave Anthony something to talk about and, boy, is it a fun subject. The Lakers are reportedly interested in Bruce Brown, have some confidence they could land him, and have a pathway to doing so. But, because Anthony is who he is, he had to ask if this is worth all it could cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha of The Athletic joins the show again to offer up the latest on what he's heard about this Lakers offseason. Sounds like they're still focused on running last year's team back, but it's also fair to ask if they should. He and Anthony discuss the futures of D'Angelo Russell, Lonnie Walker IV, Mo Bamba and Malik Beasley. They wrap with a conversation about how much sense it makes to run back a team that got swept out of the conference finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Timpf of The Volume finally makes his Lounge debut to discuss the wide open west. He and Anthony put together a series of tiers they think the conference can fall in to eventually arrive at whether they think Denver can be caught this summer. In crazier news, both guys might actually like the offseason the Lakers are having. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony welcomes Sean Highkin (Rose Garden Report) to discuss everything going on with Damian Lillard. Everything. All of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Collins was finally traded. The return... woof. Anthony extrapolates that out to a pretty dull role player trade market thus far and explains why he doesn't think this is the beginning of some larger fire sale from Atlanta. He quickly gives some Damian Lillard thoughts because there aren't enough of those out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Woike of the L.A. Times stops by the show to discuss the offseason the Lakers have had thus far and them continuing to signal publicly and privately that they're likely running most of last year's roster back. What would that look like? What tweaks could be made? And what is the biggest lie a source has ever told him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a mailbag Monday and Anthony had a ton of questions to get to, including some on the NBA at-large and whether the league would be in a better place had more markets won than to this point, D'Angelo Russell's market, the Lakers' young core and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers drafted a player who has a ton of room to grow and call help immediately given his skillset. Jalen Hood-Schifino is a super exciting prospect and there was no one better to talk about him with than Jacob Rude of SSR, who watched closely and covered JHS at Indiana for Locked on Hoosiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For weeks, Anthony had been hearing about how crazy draft night was going to get. And then... nothing. He runs a theory on why that was the case by Aaron, then the guys discuss the night the Lakers had, specifically. Not only did they not trade No. 17 for immediate help, but they took a project with that pick. What does it all mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is joined by best friend of the show Sabreena Merchant to discuss expectations heading into the draft, whether she would prefer to use the No. 17 pick or trade it, and generally review the Dennis Schröder experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Year in, year out, this is the episode Anthony and Harrison look forward to most. They go headline by headline to predict how this offseason is going to play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony updates you on the situations surrounding Chris Paul, Malik Beasley, D'Angelo Russell and Mo Bamba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony recaps a Father's Day bombshell and details what it means on its own and especially for the Lakers. Per reports and from what he's hearing the Lakers are frontrunners to sign Chris Paul should he become a free agent. Thing is, he might not become a free agent. Let us explain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony welcomes Matt Moore (The Action Network) back to the show to discuss Ja Morant's suspension, the information economy in the NBA, and it means means for Memphis moving forward. Then, the two turn their attention to the Lakers and why he hates them so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Anthony takes you through the latest in a mock draft roundup for those interested in who experts think the Lakers might take if they stay at 17, but also explains that this is prime lying season so that always needs to be taken into account. Then, explains a trade he proposed on Twitter that lit his mentions on fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is joined by Jason Maples (of Temple of Hoop) to discuss a couple narratives we've seen come out of these playoffs. First, the guys discuss the way the Nuggets were built and whether it should matter at all how a championship team comes together. Then, the other narrative to come out recently has been how AAU is failing America's best players in that they aren't keeping up with the likes of Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Giannis, etc. Let's just say Jason... disagrees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony opens up the iTunes mailbag to answer quite the array of questions. This was a really fun episode. Shouts to everyone for the topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony reacts to Denver winning this title and what all went into it. Skip ahead if you don't like praise for other teams (we tried to get him not to, we swear). Then, he looks at the offseasons ahead for both the Lakers and Nuggets and thinks the Lakers have a chance -- with some luck -- at really competing with the champs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Aaron preview what will likely be the final game of the 2022-'23 season by examining the way the Denver Nuggets were built and the most recent failures we've seen from super teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony welcomes friend of the show Ricky O'Donnell back to talk the draft, which is somehow only a couple weeks away. He likes the Lakers' chances at landing an impact player at 17 or, depending on the route they go in, turning that asset into a player who can really help now (and has helped before). They also start with a conversation about the value of picks as the league heads into uncharted territory with this new CBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony still has questions about Chris Paul so he bounces all his theories off a particularly patient Aaron, who offers up everything he knows and can share. They discuss how it all went down, what they think it all means, and whether Paul makes sense for the Lakers (he does). Then, they discuss LIV Golf (sure!) some finals stuff, and just take our word for it -- you're going to want to stick around for the post-show discussion. Trust us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony welcomes Mirjam Swanson back for her second appearance, thus making her a friend of the show. They discuss LIV Golf's success and what it inevitably means for the NBA and other leagues. Then, he can't help but wonder if the Clippers are seriously going to run that core back after yet another season ended it disappointment. The conversation comes full circle as the two wonder what the response or coverage would even look like to Saudi money making its way to the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony feels gross saying it. He might not sleep after recording this thing. But....... *deep sigh* Chris Paul, if available as a minimum or even exception signing, makes a lot of sense for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic joins the show despite Anthony testing to see the strength of his cursing skills. After marveling at her toughness, the two look back on this Lakers season, ahead to the offseason, and wonder how the Lakers should approach maximizing Austin Reaves. They sprinkle in some LeBron talk and then discuss the Sparks and the WNBA in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A whole bunch of dumb stuff happened so Anthony tries to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Harrison riff on one of the most ridiculous stories either of them can really recall, and boy is that saying something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony watched last night and couldn't help but wonder how, if the Lakers just made adjustments more quickly than they typically did, they could've at least extended the series. A lot went into getting swept, but the difference between their rookie head coach and the best coach in the NBA is stark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Howard Beck usually are pretty agreeable but today they may as well have launched a blood feud as they discuss these finals, and the NBA's continued attempted at legislating parity. This was a fun one. (and in all seriousness Beck is the best) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Fischer rejoins the show to outline the Lakers' offseason as it stands right now. What's the latest he's hearing on D'Angelo Russell? Could Austin Reaves take a shorter deal to hit the open market sooner? Could Rui Hachimura do the same? How is the trade market looking heading into the NBA Draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat are mere hours from tipping off in the NBA Finals. For this occasion, I brought on an old friend to preview the series, discuss what's at stake, and, most importantly, admit he was wrong about something however many years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys continue their conversation about Bob Myers stepping down, then segue over to previewing Heat-Nuggets, and finish with a conversation about the recently ended "Succession." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pretty huge news dropped today as we found out Bob Myers would be stepping down from his position with the Golden State Warriors. Anthony and Aaron break down that decision and the potentially wide-ranging ramifications we might see come from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony discusses Celtics-Heat game seven and how nervous he was heading in. Then, he segues over to Lakers stuff where, for some reason, Kyrie's name just keeps coming up. So he explains why that needs to stop, and then opens up the mailbag to cover topics you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does a league partner owe its league? That's the main question as Anthony and Aaron discuss NBA coverage at the top levels and biggest platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys wrap up their Austin Reaves discussion, then segue over to Rui Hachimura and D'Angelo Russell. What the Lakers can do this summer will have a lot to do with those guys' markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reports surfaced yesterday that the league is finally going to address flopping. The guys debate whether they'll follow through on it and if this will be effective after agreeing it's become a problem. They then start a conversation about Austin Reaves' future with the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After 24 hours or so of nauseating conversations about the Lakers big man, Anthony and Harrison decided they needed to end this right here and now. Anthony Davis can certainly be frustrating. He can also be exhilarating. The guys discuss the season (and postseason) they watched, and tried to figure out why discussions about him get so stupid at times. You're also going to want to stick around for the very end, as this set of outtakes is a particularly perfect look at Anthony away from the camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony takes a close look at Austin Reaves' market, why teams would be interested, the Lakers' approach to this offseason with him and his options as he tries to maximize his earning potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony welcomes Jorge Sedano of ESPN back into The Lounge to discuss LeBron James considering his basketball mortality. There are a few scenarios here Anthony has his eye on so the guys discuss the likelihood of each. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony reacts to the Lakers' exit interviews, much of which sounded great to him. Rob Pelinka is focused on continuity. Sweet. Austin Reaves wants to be back. Hell yeah. He even relays what he's heard about the likelihood of all of that coming to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After further discussing last night's loss and the season in its entirety, Anthony and Raj react live on the air to LeBron's quotes regarding his future and the reporting that came right afterward. What does it all mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers lost yet another winnable game to the Nuggets, this time ending their season. There's a lot to unpack here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony recaps the game and the series as it played out, then he dives headfirst into what LeBron meant with his quotes after the game and the reports that followed. We can never just have a normal night, can we? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, season is officially on the line. How Darvin Ham handles this is going to be fascinating to watch. Anthony and Raj dissect what they've seen to this point, debate whether Ham will bench D'Angelo Russell, and laugh at the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers find themselves with zero margin for error. Anthony details the situation, previews the game tonight, and gives his thoughts on why he sees this series extending beyond this evening. He also offers up the latest intel on Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, D'Angelo Russell and Chris Paul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fans correctly pointed out we should face the music even after a tough loss so Anthony recorded a quick reaction pot to that game. So here we are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lots to go over here as the Lakers find their backs up against the wall for the first time these playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ouch. Sure felt like the Lakers should've blown out Denver in this one but instead, the Nuggets hung around, got hot late, and stole a win at home. Now, the Lakers have to win two in a row in L.A. to get back into the series. Anthony and Raj broke down what went wrong, how to avoid those things, and just generally commiserate over a loss that's going to hurt for a while -- especially if they lose this series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers and Nuggets are one game into what feels like a seven-game series and Anthony is already sick of Mike Malone. The guys discuss that, the Lakers' approach to game two, and everyone stealing Harrison's bits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony previews what will almost assuredly be a knock-down, drag-out war between the Lakers and Nuggets in game two. Yes, the Lakers were forced into the first adjustment in the series, but what else might they have up their sleeve? He also responds to the Nuggets just generally being pretty annoying in the between-game quotes. He wraps on a series of rumors in the Lakers' division that are worth paying attention to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers started game one against the Nuggets with a polarizing approach. It didn't work. They did, however adjust over the course of the game and got right back into it despite Denver playing about as well as they could. So, Anthony welcomed Mike Trudell (Spectrum, LFR Pod), to discuss the game and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers made a real run at it and showed some stuff that can be built on. Denver played a damn near perfect game and still had to sweat out the end of it at home. This series can go in any number of ways. Let's throw darts in the dark to figured out which way it might. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Pete are once again together to react to everything that's happened since they last spoke and look ahead to this fascinating Lakers-Nuggets series. Pete likes the Lakers in this matchup and eventually gives Anthony far too much confidence. They also riff a while on NBA end-of-season awards and why the system is fundamentally flawed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is joined by Adam Mares of DNVR to preview Lakers - Nuggets. We're obviously biased here, but you won't find a more thorough or balanced look at this insanely balanced matchup. (Quick note: Technical difficulties by way of the app we use to record these shows once again made it sound like Anthony is talking into a tin can. Out apologies. As Anthony explains, though, we're going to make it up to you as early as a few hours from now) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wow, what a weekend. Anthony recaps what the Lakers did to win their series against the Warriors and expands on whether those things can carry over to their Western Conference Finals matchup against the Nuggets. Then, he opens up the mailbag to answer a couple of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj immerse themselves in the experience that was game six. The Lakers beat the Warriors in a way that had Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson on bench for what could be the end of their dynastic run together. They heap praise on AD, try to contextualize what they've seen from Austin Reaves, and present a potentially terrifying scenario for the teams left regarding LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony welcomes back Brady Klopfer of Golden State of Mind to get ready for what will almost certainly be an instant classic. Game six is going to be insane, and watching the series shift from undeniable respect from both sides to, "hey wait we have to win this thing" has been fascinating. The guys discuss that, and then turn their attention to where Golden State goes if they fall short in game six. The ripple effects here stretch across the league potentially. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony offers up everything he knows about Anthony Davis' potential availability for game six and reacts to every angle of the conversation surrounding it to this point. From there, he previews the actual game tonight which, you know, is pretty huge. He wraps with a quick take on Denver eliminating Phoenix. It all comes down to this, everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minutes after publishing a morning update on Anthony Davis, Anthony hops right back in the studio to offer up the update we were all hoping for. Looks like Davis is on track to play in game six. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony offers up what we know as of this morning about Anthony Davis' head injury. Then, he kinda/sorta sees red having watched two different TV shows mock Davis for potentially getting concussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj react to game five, which went about as everyone expected, with quite the unfortunate twist at the end as Anthony Davis potentially got concussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys continued to look back on that incredible game four performance. Anthony loved how ugly it felt. That's what the playoffs should feel like. They also touch on Denver-Phoenix, the Jokic non-suspension, how the Lakers can take care of business tonight, and whether they think they will. After a quick break, they discuss this season of Succession. Because of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony tries to preview tonight's elimination game but runs into a fairly funny problem: Basically any outcome tonight might make some sense. He also recaps Denver-Phoenix game five and reacts to Anthony Davis once again getting zero recognition for his defense this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony wrapped up his show with Raj and Sabreena and couldn't stop talking about that game so went ahead and recorded a Lowdown. Things were said. Steve Kerr's a dweeb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holy crap what a win. Anthony, Raj and Sabreena try to contextualize what they just saw. The Warriors threw their absolute best at the Lakers and still find themselves down 3-1 heading back to San Francisco. Anthony Davis was special defensively. Lonnie Walker IV played the game of his life. LeBron found a way to impact it despite not having his shot. Austin Reaves pitched in too. What a game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony fights through sickness to preview the latest most important game this Lakers season. He also gives some thoughts on Denver-Phoenix and Nikola Jokic's potential availability for their game five. He wraps with some potential adjustments the Lakers and Warriors might make tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers beat the crap out of the Warriors. What went into that? It didn't always look like they would. What does this mean moving forward? Anthony unveils an important factor in this series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers get their asses kicked in game two. The part that bothers Raj and Anthony is how predictable that result was. It was so predictable that Anthony wonders if it was part of the plan. Maybe. He also just might be coping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers hold a one-game advantage and the chess match that is a seven game series is well underway. To preview some of what to look for as the teams figure things out, Anthony welcomed Tim (aka Cranjis McBasketball) or The Lakers Exceptionalism Pod. Want to nerd out? This is the place to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony welcomes the hosts of The Light Years Pod, Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari, on the show to recap game one and look ahead to what promises to be an incredible series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj tried to stop hyperventilating long enough to say smart stuff about that insane game. Whether or not they were successful is your call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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To continue their breakdown of this incredible second-round matchup, the guys discuss Anthony Davis and how, really, when you boil this whole thing down, he's going to determine whether the Lakers win this series or not. Stay tuned for the very end to hear how Aaron is handling the conflict this series presents him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Aaron preview Lakers-Warriors in a way that you will simply not get anywhere else, given how much they know about both teams. The guys outline how they think the Lakers should match up with Golden State defensively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony starts the episode not feeling great about the Lakers' chances at beating the Warriors. Fortunately, he's a homer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fairly delirious Anthony is joined by an actually delirious Raj and Harrison to recap a hilariously thorough beatdown. The Lakers dominated and have punched their ticket through to the next round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron, having heard the conversation Anthony just had with Raj after game five, explains why he disagrees with some parts of what Anthony had to say. Anthony doubles down. Triples down too. What else would you expect? Then, the guys discuss Giannis' response to a question about his season. Aaron lets it rip here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony tries to contextualize the moment as the Lakers prepare for what is essentially their game seven. No more (cough)-ing around. From there, he jumps into the discussion surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments after getting eliminated from the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron wasn't great. Role players still can't shoot. But Darvin Ham almost singlehandedly cost the Lakers that game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Sedano of ESPN joins to discuss the playoffs thus far showcasing exactly what the NBA has wanted them to. They marvel at Jimmy Butler and the similarities he has with LeBron in how they approach the games within the game. They wrap with their thoughts on the Lakers' chances moving forward and plenty else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony previews the latest most important Lakers game in years. He then turns his focus to the rest of the Western Conference, where the Clippers are making yet another early postseason exit and the other side of the bracket is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony reacts to the Lakers making game four significantly more difficult than it needed to be. Still, a win is a win. He also celebrates what he considers a really cool, winning effort from LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj try to figure out what to even say after an insane game like that one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony is happy Dillon Brooks won't be suspended. Beyond how bad Brooks is at basketball, is signals that maybe just maybe the league might start allowing some fight between players. He stresses how huge this game is and offers his keys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj recorded live right after the game to recap a huge Lakers win. Sure there were some frustrating stretches, but they picked up a playoff game and got Dillon Brooks to stop talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Aaron discuss Sunday's annoying loss and what to make of it. Can the Lakers do anything differently to make the game easier? How much of it is just needing to play better? They also debate the Draymond Green situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers had a great opportunity to take a stranglehold of this series. As they've done far too often under LeBron James/Anthony Davis' leadership, they didn't take their competition seriously enough. We'll see if bites them the way it has in the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers had a real opportunity and let it slip right through their fingers. The series is now tied heading back to L.A. Anthony and Raj react to what they just saw, and not much of it was pretty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the results of the Defensive Player of The Year award out and after The Athletic polled the league on a few questions, it's pretty clear Anthony Davis isn't held in the highest regard. Anthony welcomed Sabreena Merchant into The Lounge to discuss why, and get an update on how she feels about the Lakers' title chances now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony tries to offer up as much intel as we have on Ja Morant's availability. It's all over the place. He again stresses how important it is for the Lakers to take care of business given the state of the west playoffs. Draymond Green fascinates him, so he gives a take there. He wraps by wondering why AD is so underrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony offers the latest on Ja Morant's wrist, then analyzes the different looks Memphis will offer if Morant misses time. He also details the incredible opportunity in front of the Lakers if they can take care of business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices