Lakers Lounge
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- Nov 14, 2026
About the podcast
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.
Episodes 3,365
HOOK: Welcome back Aaron! Is this Lakers start sustainable?
Anthony makes a big announcement about Hook episodes from now on and offers up the latest about the Lakers' injuries. Then, he and Aaron dive into a few fun topics given the basketball they've watched so far …
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Anthony makes a big announcement about Hook episodes from now on and offers up the latest about the Lakers' injuries. Then, he and Aaron dive into a few fun topics given the basketball they've watched so far this season. Is this start sustainable? Who has impressed the guys the most? Boy, aren't we glad the Lakers didn't trade Austin Reaves for Dejounte Murray? Plus a little Q&A.
PART 2: Who has impressed you most so far?
The guys wrap up their conversation about why the Lakers offense is so overwhelming, then dive into the players they've been most impressed by so far.
PART 3: How different would the Lakers look with LeBron on this team/starting?
Anthony nervously throws out a take he's shared privately about how LeBron would impact this Lakers team. Aaron (also somewhat nervously) agrees. The guys wrap with a little Q&A.
FULL: Luka, Austin injury updates/fallout; Super mega mailbag
Anthony offers up the latest reporting on Luka Doncic's ankle as well as what he'd heard to that point about Austin Reaves. He also explained what the team will need to do with either/both miss time. From …
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Anthony offers up the latest reporting on Luka Doncic's ankle as well as what he'd heard to that point about Austin Reaves. He also explained what the team will need to do with either/both miss time. From there, the show was the audience's.
PART 1: Austin, Luka injury updates
Word is Luka shouldn't miss much (if any) time, but Austin Reaves' injury situation is a little more complicated.
PART 2: Don't get it twisted... the Lakers needed a backup center
Anthony explains how backup centers used to work, compared to where the position is now -- all in an effort to explain why it's still important the Lakers figure that spot out.
FULL: See?! This is why Anthony hates being optimistic
The Lakers took care of business against the Bucks to keep the incredible pace they've set so far this season, but it came at a cost.
PART 1: Lakers' ball movement keeps improving; Austin, Luka go down
Anthony breaks down a ho-hum blowout and the reacts to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves' injuries.
PART 2: Should the Lakers rest Luka and/or Austin?
Luka and Austin both went down with injuries and, while neither looked too alarming, the Lakers' upcoming schedule actually might lend itself to getting them some rest. Anthony takes a look at their upcoming …
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Luka and Austin both went down with injuries and, while neither looked too alarming, the Lakers' upcoming schedule actually might lend itself to getting them some rest. Anthony takes a look at their upcoming slate to explain why.
FULL: So... are the Lakers.... good?
The Lakers are playing extremely well. Their record is undeniable. The offense seems unstoppable. So... Anthony asks Harrison if now is the time to feel real optimism, even given the long-standing risks …
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The Lakers are playing extremely well. Their record is undeniable. The offense seems unstoppable. So... Anthony asks Harrison if now is the time to feel real optimism, even given the long-standing risks involved in doing so.
PART 1: Should Anthony risk a little optimism?
The Lakers are playing really, really well. The last time Anthony felt like this about a team, everything went to shit. Does he risk the optimism this team calls for, even given the potential downside?
PART 2: #RolePlayerShit
The Lakers are winning because their stars have been incredible AND their role players have relished doing the little things at high levels.
PART 3: Don't look now but... Luka's defense has been good
Much is frequently (and often correctly) made about Luka Doncic on the defensive end. Those same critiques hold much less water so far this season.
FULL: Just how good can the Lakers be, even if regression happens?
The Lakers are shooting at an astonishing rate right now. Yes, some of those numbers may or even will come back down to earth. Anthony and Pete discuss what that would look like and explain the ways the Lakers …
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The Lakers are shooting at an astonishing rate right now. Yes, some of those numbers may or even will come back down to earth. Anthony and Pete discuss what that would look like and explain the ways the Lakers would be able to withstand regression. They also discuss why the Lakers should go for it this year and what that would potentially involve.
PART 1: The Lakers are proving the concept
The Lakers had a clear picture in mind while they built out this team. So far, that picture has made more than enough sense, even as wrinkles are ironed out.
PART 2: The Lakers have *that* guy
Pete and Anthony discuss the notion of really taking advantage of the moment, even if it means the Lakers may have to part ways with a coveted younger player. The reason being: They have one of the top two or …
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Pete and Anthony discuss the notion of really taking advantage of the moment, even if it means the Lakers may have to part ways with a coveted younger player. The reason being: They have one of the top two or three players in the league entering his prime. It's time to do some real winning.
FULL: Lakers - Kings recap; Walker, Austin impress; Luka isn't 'insufferable'; Q&A
Anthony and Harrison get together for a rare postgame episode in which they get to make a little fun of the Kings. They recap the game, break down Walker Kessler and Austin Reaves' performances, marvel at Luka …
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Anthony and Harrison get together for a rare postgame episode in which they get to make a little fun of the Kings. They recap the game, break down Walker Kessler and Austin Reaves' performances, marvel at Luka Doncic and wrap with a Q&A.
PART 1: Lakers beat Kings in a very different way
The Lakers are wrapping up a stretch of five games in seven nights. They won... ugly? With defense? Really?
PART 2: Walker Kessler's underrated skill
Anthony noticed something from the Kings all over the court last night: Walker Kessler wore them down. He and Harrison discuss that, Austin's under-the-radar production and more.
PART 3: Bill Simmons' Luka take shows he isn't watching
Bill Simmons called Luka Doncic insufferable. Anthony and Harrison greatly appreciate Simmons for making their points for them.
FULL: Why isn't anyone giving Luka Doncic his due? Is it time to push all the chips in?
Anthony has noticed a weird silence on Luka Doncic so far that he runs by Harrison to see if he's noticed the same. The guys talk about how an MVP run would change how last offseason and the rest of this season …
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Anthony has noticed a weird silence on Luka Doncic so far that he runs by Harrison to see if he's noticed the same. The guys talk about how an MVP run would change how last offseason and the rest of this season is viewed, a couple tweaks to the rotation and playbook that made immediate impacts and enjoy a little Q&A with the live audience.
PART 1: The goal posts are already moving on Luka Doncic
Anthony has noticed an interesting way Luka Doncic's incredible start to the season is being covered... in that it ISN'T being covered. He talks to Harrison about the insane expectations Doncic deals with …
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Anthony has noticed an interesting way Luka Doncic's incredible start to the season is being covered... in that it ISN'T being covered. He talks to Harrison about the insane expectations Doncic deals with compared to his peers.
PART 2: How would a Luka MVP season recalibrate expectations on the Lakers this year?
Anthony has noticed a pretty collective decision by several larger national platforms to essentially ignore what Luka Doncic has done to start this season on both sides of the ball. He and Harrison discuss the …
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Anthony has noticed a pretty collective decision by several larger national platforms to essentially ignore what Luka Doncic has done to start this season on both sides of the ball. He and Harrison discuss the lack of coverage and one theory Anthony has for what else might be going on.
PART 3: Is JJ Redick learning how to use Mamu?
After wrapping up the conversation of what going all in on this season could potentially look like, Anthony and Harrison discuss some rotation and usage tweaks JJ Redick has made that paid immediate dividends …
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After wrapping up the conversation of what going all in on this season could potentially look like, Anthony and Harrison discuss some rotation and usage tweaks JJ Redick has made that paid immediate dividends, specifically with Sandro Mamusdlkfjsdfkjskgjdsgeli.
FULL: So... why *ISN'T* Luka Doncic MVP so far?
Luka Doncic is off to one of the best starts in NBA history. Anthony marvels at it, enjoys that win over Miami, offers up what he saw that helped Austin Reaves turn things back around and just generally wonders …
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Luka Doncic is off to one of the best starts in NBA history. Anthony marvels at it, enjoys that win over Miami, offers up what he saw that helped Austin Reaves turn things back around and just generally wonders what the hope is for Miami. He wraps with a Q&A with the live audience.
PART 1: Lakers-Heat recap; Luka's special start; Austin bounces back
Anthony starts by breaking down the Lakers' win over Miami, segues to Luka Doncic's early-season MVP campaign and wraps this part by talking about what helped Austi Reaves bounce back.
PART 2: Miami reminds us of the "Now This Is Going To Be Fun" Lakers; Q&A
Anthony explains why the Heat seem like a fairly miserable experience right now and compare them to one of his least favorite Lakers seasons ever. He wraps with a Q&A session with the live audience.
FULL: Luka dominates Raptors; Kessler bounces back; Bench fixes; Grimes... Q&A
The Lakers beat the Raptors behind Luka Doncic's historically impressive stat line and Walker Kessler bouncing back. The bench made the game a lot closer than it needed to be, though, so Anthony tries to figure …
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The Lakers beat the Raptors behind Luka Doncic's historically impressive stat line and Walker Kessler bouncing back. The bench made the game a lot closer than it needed to be, though, so Anthony tries to figure out what can be done to fix it. He also discusses Quentin Grimes looking rather pedestrian, national media biases and wraps with Q&A.
PART 1: Lakers top Raptors; Luka Doncic is SPECIAL
Anthony marvels at what Luka Doncic is doing on a night by night basis. Against the Raptors, he finished with a stat line literally no one else has ever had. He compares the Lakers' bench to the Vikings run …
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Anthony marvels at what Luka Doncic is doing on a night by night basis. Against the Raptors, he finished with a stat line literally no one else has ever had. He compares the Lakers' bench to the Vikings run game, which says a lot.
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