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Lakers Lounge

Anthony Irwin
Los Angeles Lakers
Lakers
Lebron James
Oklahoma City Thunder
Luka Dončić
Houston Rockets
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Austin Reeves
Basketball
Rui Hachimura
Austin Reaves
Jonathan Kuminga
Rob Pelinka
NBA
Luka Doncic
Walker Kessler
Myles Turner
Adam Silver
Dodgers
Deandre Ayton

Anthony Irwin takes a daily look at the Los Angeles Lakers in his own unique way, with the help of any number of guests from throughout NBA coverage, and beyond.

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Anthony and Harrison jump on the pod to record an emergency episode that truly went all over the place. We apologize in advance to your reactions to Anthony in particular. He's on timeout.

LeBron made his decision. He's a Sixer. Anthony and Harrison discuss the news and some Lakers fans' reaction to it -- which launches one of the more epic rants from Anthony... maybe ever?

Anthony wraps up his rant about the number of people telling him and other Lakers fans they aren't true fans for not supporting the front office telling LeBron to go away. Then he promises that, after the deeply reported piece he's writing about the ... more

Anthony and Harrison both think fans might be getting a little ahead of themselves with Adou Thiero. They discuss this and several other subjects by way of questions from the live audience.

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Recent Guests

Yovon Buhha
Guest from Buhha's blog
Buhha's blog
Episode: PART 1: Kuminga vs. Washington vs. Jones Jr.
Jovan Buja
Guest referenced as hopping on earlier in the episode
Episode: PART 3: Q&A
Cameron Carr
Prospective basketball player discussed as a drafted prospect for the Lakers
Basketball prospect
Episode: PART 1: Austin's new deal; Lakers trying for second round; Cam Carr scouting report
Cam Carr
Draft prospect discussed as a potential Lakers addition
Episode: FULL: Lakers' search for a center continues; LeBron, Austin updates; iHart??? CAM CARR
Darius (previous guest on Great Western Forum)
Former regular guest mentioned in transfer context
Episode: FULL: MAILBAG - Lakers options if LeBron leaves; Anthony Davis bridge status; Red Flag Robby?
Jovan Buhas
Analyst, Buhas Block; Lakers Collective contributor
Buhas Block / Lakers Collective
Episode: PART 2: What is a fair number on Austin; Where to start: Wing or center?
Jonathan Reddick
JJ Reddick, former NBA player and commentator, introduced as a guest discussing the season and press conference
Basketball Analyst
Episode: PRT 2: The Lakers' pettiness towards LeBron is pretty wild when you detail everything
Rob Pelinka
Team executive and general manager discussed in the press conference
Los Angeles Lakers
Episode: FULL: Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick preview critical Lakers offseason
Jason Kelly
Guest appearing to discuss series and Lakers outlook
Unknown network affiliation from transcript
Episode: FULL: Fin.

Hosts

Anthony Irwin
Host of Lakers Lounge; senior Lakers insider and content creator for Offside; frequently features deep dives and analysis.
Harrison Faigen
Co-host on Lakers Lounge; SB Nation Lakers correspondent; contributes analysis and commentary.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 762 ratings
  • Why is everyone so mad?

    This is a win win. Either we are awesome and win a chip. Or in 2 yrs Rob is gone. Jeanie is gone. Austin is gone. Mark Walters takes control and we are back to being the LOS ANGELES LAKERS. Rob has made an emotional decision. They couldn’t lose him for nothing but he isn’t now nor will he ever be the 2nd best player on a chip team

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AngelRS042410
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show!

    Thoughts on possibly trading for AD and signing a wing since it seems that we’re keeping Jackson Hayes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JP22/1
    United Statesa month ago
  • Question

    Is committing long term to a 32 year old Marcus Smart a good idea? Should the Lakers pivot to Keon Ellis who will be younger and cheaper or does Smart’s intangibles outweigh the upside? Also, is Wendell Carter Jr an option? Magic are up against the second apron and he punked Duren in the playoffs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    qbreezy12
    United Statesa month ago
  • Question for the Mailbag

    Hey Anthony! I’ve seen a lot of discourse about how the lakers should push to acquire Giannis but I haven’t seen much discourse on what the rest of the roster would look like after that. How do you envision the rest of the roster looking like if the lakers acquire Giannis with and without LeBron? Also would the lakers be able to keep Rui if they go after Giannis?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaReal3D
    United States2 months ago
  • Draft question

    What’s the difference between picking a player at the end of second round vs signing them as free agents at the end of the draft?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mana-From-Heaven
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the bold, informed debates and willingness to tackle big moves or ownership changes.
The mailbag segments seem to drive strong engagement and a sense of community around Lakers discourse.
Fans value a mix of tactical analysis and business context, enjoying guest insights and data-backed takes.
Some listeners criticize episodes for broad speculation or hot-take focus, but many praise consistency and energy.

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PART 3: Vegas Summer League preview continued; Q&A
Q: Would you include Thierro in a deal for PJ if they asked for him?
They indicate they would, in the right package, but emphasize that landing a starting forward like PJ is a priority that could justify including Thierro in a broader trade strategy.
PART 3: Vegas Summer League preview continued; Q&A
Q: Can we do the exact coming-a-deal? But with PJ, they cannot, for one thing, because it's cap legal.
The hosts suggest a deal structure featuring Vanderbilt and Dalton for PJ, though they acknowledge more complex cap gymnastics would be required and that adding Thierro could be possible in certain scenarios.
FULL: Can Rob get something done in Vegas? Q&A
Q: Does Messiah still hate Rob for the Lowry non-trade? PJ Washington is there for the taking. So I laughed at the not laugh.
The host indicates the Lakers' interest in PJ Washington is real but pragmatic, suggesting the price and fit must be right, and notes the broader context of past moves and how teams value defensive and locker-room assets, while acknowledging Vegas as a backdrop for assessing true interest.
FULL: Can Rob get something done in Vegas? Q&A
Q: What are the chances of us getting Kaminga either as a sign-and-trade or via Capspace if we offload JV?
The host estimates around 40-45% likelihood, with the team hoping for a favorable cap scenario that could involve trading Dalton Connect or leveraging a cap exception, while recognizing Laker-specific constraints and the market's overall hesitation.
PART 3: Q&A
Q: Any chance LA could pry Siddiq Bay out of New Orleans?
The hosts acknowledge Siddiq Bay as a talent with upside but note that Bay is likely unavailable due to New Orleans' own interest in retaining him, making a Lakers pursuit unlikely.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lakers Lounge

What is Lakers Lounge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, opinionated Lakers-focused show that often weighs blockbuster rosters and ownership-driven modernization against building depth and value contracts. Frequent discussions center on pursuing star power (notably Giannis) versus depth, the influence of cross-franchise ownership models (Dodgers-style) on front-office decisions, and the evolving use of analytics in a big-market environment. The hosts also tackle realignment chatter, trade mechanics, and the broader economics of assembling a championship roster, with guests and mailbag questions adding perspective on fan sentiment, media narratives, and franchise identity. A standout is the willingness to explore high-variance scenarios, bold ownership-driven strategies, and cross-sport c... more

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2. Jovan Buja
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