Lakers Lounge

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LeBron spoke about Austin Reaves on his own podcast today and somehow that message (as well as James' own actions while playing with Reaves) is being ignored completely because it's more fun to dramatize what James might think about Reaves based on what his agent said on a podcast. To learn more about 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 was traveling and had a bunch of pent-up takes he needed to fire off coming off that great Lakers road trip. This was a blast to record. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj give their thoughts on the Playback platform shutting down, then dive into this most recent and successful Lakers road trip. To learn more about 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 both agree the biggest takeaway from that win over the Sixers was the work LeBron put in as a screener. This unlocks so many things 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

Take a look around at this situation. The Lakers are the two-seed in the west. They have room to improve this year and feel they have a path to Giannis after. LeBron was never finding a better situation than this, realistically speaking, as Anthony explains. To learn more about 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 you through one of the more fun shows we've ever made. No joke. You won't want to miss 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 Raj just enjoy that play. The game was great. Austin was incredible. The Lakers won. But that play was so freakin' cool. Let's all soak that up together. (you know which 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

Anthony goes through Austin Reaves' career progression and marvels at the fact Reaves has not once ever been seriously considered for Most Improved. That has to change this year. The guys also talk about Adou Thiero, who looked really good again last night. To learn more about 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 hasn't spoken to anyone on the pod since the latest Giannis stuff dropped so he made Raj discuss it. The guys throw a take out there that will probably sound absolutely ridiculous at first, but makes more sense the more you think about it. They wrap with a few super comments from the live audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the Clippers cut Chris Paul's retirement tour short because he was bullying the collection of losers he was surrounded by. Anthony laughs at that situation, then explains why it's unlikely Paul will be a Laker. Then, a mere couple hours later, things escalated as Giannis Antetokounmpo's camp told Shams Charania of ESPN that they're getting ready to meet with Bucks leadership soon to discuss his future there. Anthony explains why this absolutely will impact the Lakers' decision-making this season. As if all that wasn't enough, we got a non-contact injury to Giannis that looked like that really bad one (but as of now appears not to be that one) and we got word that Luka is out tonight as the Lakers face the Toronto 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

20 games into the Lakers season, it's time for progress reports. Not full-on report cards, just a quick look at where things stand and where they'll need to go from here. First, Anthony, Jovan and Pete gives grades to the Lakers overall, then they hand them out to Luka Doncic, JJ Redick and Austin Reaves. LeBron James received and Incomplete, though the guys would definitely like to see more from him. In the second half of the show, Dan Woike and Harrison Faigen pick up the conversation by discussing the other guys' seasons to this point, as well as Rob Pelinka's work putting this roster together. In a moment of genius, Anthony also brought the Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors into the show, which worked out well given the news that dropped 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

Before diving into their grades so far, the guys discuss that loss to the Phoenix Suns and it being a continuation of a somewhat concerning trend. From there, the guys gives grades starting macro, then moving micro. To learn more about 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, Pete and Jovan wrap up their first half of the conversation, grading out they factors in this season, then open up their discussion by welcoming in Dan Woike and Harrison Faigen. Everyone now discusses the grades they'd give to the "other" guys on this roster, which leads to a fun Deandre Ayton conversation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Given the parameters Rob Pelinka worked with, he had a very successful offseason. Still, because he stayed within those parameters, the roster still needs work. The guys discusses the directions the Lakers could go in, then give their thoughts on this whole Giannis Antetokounmpo 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

One stat in particular goes a long way in painting the picture of the Lakers' losses. Anthony offers it up and contextualizes its impact on the way the Lakers look in wins vs. losses. Then, he reacts to some of the quotes that came out of last night's embarrassment. From there, he opens the mailbag, where listeners wanted to know about Giannis Antetokounmpo's social media latest and the chances he finishes the season as a Buck. To learn more about 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 found a stat (point offs turnovers in wins v losses) that he thinks tells the consistent story to the Lakers' losses this season -- which often have come in blowout fashion. Then, he reacts to some of the quotes from after that loss to the Suns (another blowout) and the different stories they told. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giannis scrubbed his social media clean of almost anything having to do with the Milwaukee Bucks. Doing so in the middle of the season after his team fell out of the play-in race prooooooobably isn't the best sign. Anthony breaks it down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony apparently gave a controversial take in saying he thinks the Lakers shouldn't turn LeBron James into just a spot up shooter. He stands by it, monsters! To learn more about 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 Suns took the fight to the Lakers, something they frankly have not dealt with well so far this season. It was also something we'd hope they'd improve on seeing as it's how they were knocked out last season. Anthony talks about this game, Dillon Brooks' play, the overall concerning trend and then dives into 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

Dillon Brooks seemed to love that game. He played so well that Anthony found himself loving Brooks' 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 are consistently underperforming against a specific kind of team. This is now a trend that dates back to how they were eliminated last season. How nervous should we be about 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

A listener asked near the end of the show how likely it is that the Lakers finish the season without making any trades. Anthony answers, then gives how he'd react if that is how this plays out. He also discusses the Lakers' poor transition play on both sides of the ball and why he doesn't think the sky is falling, 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

Anthony recaps Lakers-Pelicans, marvels at Luka and Austin's offensive productivity, enjoys Ayton's game and zooms out at the streak the Lakers are currently on. Then, he opens up the discussion to the live audience and gets pretty metta about fandom. To learn more about 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 felt like a trap game going in. The Lakers made sure it wasn't going to be one with the way they played in the first. Anthony recaps the game and explains why he was fairly happy with how it played out, for the most part. To learn more about 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 won seven straight. They're the two seed in the west. Luka, Austin and LeBron are potentially figuring out how to play basketball at a level offensively we haven't really seen very often (if ever) before. Yes, there are some questions about this team. Still, remember to stop and smell the roses from time to time, 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

The Lakers' starters have looked iffy in ways many predicted. So when can they be changed? Anthony and Pete discuss that, then list a few of their favorite parts of this season so far. They quickly preview tonight's game against AD and the Mavs, then answer 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

Anthony draws a comparison between his golf game and the starters. It hasn't looked great in predictable ways. The guys discuss at what point they'd make a change and the risks of doing so. To learn more about 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 sit in the second seed in the west so clearly there's plenty to like. Anthony and Pete offer up a couple things they've particularly enjoyed, including: the beginnings of fourth quarters, hitting on their offseason gambles and the team's overall chemistry. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys open the conversation up for a quick Q&A and listeners wanted to know about Rob Pelinka. Anthony and Pete explain that the Lakers PBO/GM is safe, even after the firings of both Buss brothers. To learn more about 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 great conversation about name choice, Anthony and Harrison discuss the Lakers' ceiling as currently constructed, what it would be with one trade and what they're capable of if they have the perfect trade deadline/buyout season. The guys also discuss the Lakers' win over the Clippers and, honestly a whole bunch of other random stuff. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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It's small sample size theater, but the numbers on the starting group are pretty damning. They're so bad that they're sinking the net rating on Luka/LeBron/Austin minutes completely, something that can't continue. The guys discuss the Lakers' ceiling now, then what it'd be with one realistic move. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the Lakers are truly going to contend for a championship *this year* it's going to require a very successful (if not perfect) trade deadline and buyout season. Anthony and Harrison discuss what that would look like and the team's ceiling if Rob Pelinka was able to pull it off. To learn more about 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 fun one. The Lakers beat the Clippers. Luka, LeBron and Austin looked great. Jaxson stepped up in more ways than one and the audience was down for a fun Q&A -- well, most of the audience 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

The Lakers routinely put the Clippers into spot where all they could do was hope Luka, LeBron, Austin or whichever open Laker was shooting would miss. That was a clinic. Anthony breaks it down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are winning but are lacking in a couple important aspects of the game and most notably in terms of athleticism. Anthony explains how the starting group has affect the amount of athletes JJ Redick can put on the court downstream from that group, then goes into the ways the Lakers can address this issue. He hits on other topics the live audience wanted him 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

The Lakers have 12 wins, eight of which happened on the road. They have managed to do so through most of the season without at least one of their stars. They can't make threes, either. If you want to believe in this team, there's plenty of reason to do so. Unfortunately, if you're a skeptic, there's reason to doubt, too. Anthony explains where he sits on this team, then dives into 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

To quote the great philosopher Darius Soriano, yes and no. To learn more about 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 listener wanted to know what the Lakers might do with Rui Hachimura and Anthony explains that, while he certainly has fans within the organization, he's not off the table. To learn more about 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 relatively ugly win in which the Lakers showed very clearly they didn't respect the Jazz. They guys discuss the starters continuing to start slow, the Lakers' point differential continuing to hover far lower than their competition and some of the reasons why that has been the case. They celebrate what they saw from Maxi Kleber then share their concern for Austin Reaves' shot diet. Also, Coach Carter was brought 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 and Raj, like most fans, walked away from this game pretty underwhelmed. They discuss what was going on and a stat that Anthony is starting to notice more 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 has been paying closer attention to the first shots Austin is taking every game and that needs to get better. With Luka and LeBron also out there, there should be no need for Austin to take so many grenades. To learn more about 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 Raj Chipalu and Daman Rangoola on to discuss the implications of Jesse and Joey Buss being fired, their statements afterward, some behind the scenes details and 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 lets Daman and Raj discuss their reactions as fan to Jesse and Joey Buss being fired by 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, Daman and Raj discuss the implications and message sent by firing Jesse and Joey Buss the way they were. To learn more about 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 asks Raj about the experience of watching LeBron's return to the Lakers. The guys talk about the vision for this team moving forward and whether it can get there. To learn more about 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 how this came about, why Jesse and Joey Buss are out and 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 welcomes back his favorite beat reporter, Jovan Buha, back to talk about the start the Lakers are off to and where they think things go from here. In an eoffrt not to get too optimistic (for your own good), the guys discuss the choices ahead with the starters, some downstream rotation issues and plenty else. They also discuss LeBron's debut, Vando's future and trade rumors 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