
Lakers Lounge
SBNation
Anthony Irwin takes a daily look at the Los Angeles Lakers in his own unique way, with the help of any number of guests from throughout NBA coverage, and beyond.
Location:
United States
Networks:
SBNation
Description:
Anthony Irwin takes a daily look at the Los Angeles Lakers in his own unique way, with the help of any number of guests from throughout NBA coverage, and beyond.
Language:
English
Episodes
FULL: The Nick Smith Jr. Game
11/4/2025
This is one of the most fulfilling wins the Lakers might have all year. Anthony and Raj enjoy it, highlight some of the individual performances from it, then discuss the culture the Lakers are starting to build. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:10:15
PART 1: God bless the NBA's remaining dumb teams
11/4/2025
Anthony is thrilled the Kangz let Jake LaRavia walk. And that the Blazers let Ayton walk. And that there were multiple really dumb teams in the NBA. Raj, being the kind soul he is, found nicer language to use. Boy, what a fun win that was. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:58
PART 2: DOMINAYTON
11/4/2025
Deandre Ayton had an actual revenge game in Portland. The guys talk about his performance, then discuss the culture that's being built before our very eyes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:47
LOWDOWN: Lakers are off to the exact start they needed
11/3/2025
All things considered, the Lakers are racking up wins and keeping pace in the brutal west. Now, if they could ever get healthy, they could join the conversation among the league's title contenders. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:20:08
FULL: Lakers beat Heat handily; Luka, Austin impress despite poor shooting; LeBron buying in?
11/3/2025
Maybe it was the post-World Series bliss, but Anthony really enjoyed this win against the Heat and the things he saw on and off the court. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:55:10
PART 1: An impressive, boring win
11/3/2025
Anthony breaks down the game on a macro level, then dives into a few individual performances. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:00
PART 2: LeBron seems to be buying in...
11/3/2025
Anthony noticed a certain someone getting increasingly active on the sideline as the Lakers continue to play winning basketball. He compares this process to one Lakers fans should remember well. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:30:38
THE HOOK: How will the Lakers continue to maximize Austin when Luka and LeBron come back
10/31/2025
Anthony and Pete discuss why they've liked what they've seen from the Lakers this season and believe LeBron has to, which made them start to wonder what it could look like when the big three is available. The level of offensive efficiency could be off the charts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:54:33
PART 1: This could be a really special season for the entire league
10/31/2025
Anthony and Pete have both loved the basketball the Lakers have played so far, as well as the basketball they've seen around the association. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:56
PART 2: How Luka, LeBron operating as fulcrums could further unlock the offense
10/31/2025
Anthony points to how the Slovenian National Team used Luka in the pinch post and whether that can translate to the Lakers offense (it can, and would be glorious). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:29:06
LOWDOWN: Lakers officially sold; NBA Cup tips off
10/31/2025
Anthony runs through the implications of the Lakers sale officially going through, then previews tonight's game against Memphis, which might feature some key returns. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:20:48
FULL: Lakers sale officially approved, finalized; Austinsanity
10/31/2025
Anthony and Harrison break down the implications of the Lakers sale finally going through and the wording in the press releases about Jeanie Buss' role within the organization moving forward. Then, they segue over to Austin Reaves' recent play and how many people look for issues in a good thing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:02:14
PART 1: How does this Lakers sale actually impact the Lakers?
10/31/2025
News dropped that the Lakers sale has been finalized, so Anthony and Harrison discuss the reaction to th news they've seen from fans and what they believe this will all mean for the Lakers both short and long-term. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:31:53
PART 2: Can people just enjoy watching Austin playing well?
10/31/2025
Anthony has noticed that merely enjoying Austin Reaves play some of the best basketball of his life has been too boring for too many people and as a result, they've tried to dramatize it in one way or another. The guys discuss this and where this phenomenon comes from. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:33:50
FULL: Austin continues stellar play; LaRavia breaks out; Lakers top Wolves
10/30/2025
Anthony really enjoyed this one. You will 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
Duration:00:49:29
PART 1: Austin MF Reaves
10/30/2025
The Lakers picked up a HUGE win and Austin Reaves has Anthony thinking recklessly. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:50
PART 2: Jake LaRavia, welcome to the Lakers
10/30/2025
Jake had a moment a lot of basketball players can relate to, where his confidence finally meets up with the confidence his teammates have in him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:06
FULL: Austin next contract isn't a dramatic thing; Mailbag!
10/29/2025
Anthony clarifies his analysis about last night's game. He thought the guys who played competed. His problem was with the organization for putting those guys in that spot. Then, he's noticed a trend with national media talking about the Austin Reaves contract situation that he doesn't really get. So he talks it out. From there, he dives into a very 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
Duration:01:08:48
PART 1: How Austin Reaves' next contract is probably going to be negotiated
10/29/2025
Anthony clarifies a take from last night about that game, then addresses a trend he's noticed from national media types who've been talking about Austin Reaves' recent play. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:32:44
PART 2: How can Austin maintain this production when LeBron and Luka get back?
10/29/2025
A listener wants to know how the Lakers can still get the most out of Austin Reaves whenever Luka Doncic and LeBron James come back. Anthony uses a recent example to try to explain what getting all three into sets might look like, then continues to answer questions from this week's 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
Duration:00:39:30