Lakers Lounge

Afleveringen

• FULL: Are the Lakers are risk of losing ground in L.A. to Dodgers, Rams? 02.06.2026 1u 11min

  About an hour before Anthony and Harrison were getting ready to record, news dropped that the Rams had traded for Myles Garrett. The Rams have enjoyed a run of recent success that would normally make them the pride of their sports city, except they share L.A. with the Dodgers, who are vying for a three-peat of their own. So, the guys discuss whether the Lakers are at risk of giving up ground at a time where attention spans keep shrinking.After that conversation, they also offer up their annual how-to on navigating the rumor cycle given the state of aggregation.
• PART 1: Did the Rams just apply even more pressure to Rob Pelinka? 02.06.2026 24min

  If so, should we be thanking the Rams for trading for Myles Garrett?
• PART 2: A John Salley story??? (it's a good one) 02.06.2026 21min

  The guys continue their conversation about the state of trust Lakers fans have in the team compared to the Dodgers or Rams, but first, Anthony tells his favorite story from the three-peat Lakers, featuring John Salley and cheap parking.
• PART 3: How to navigate bad aggregation during rumor szn 02.06.2026 27min

  Anthony noticed something from afar over the weekend as, once again, aggregators did a disservice to their audience by removing context from a reporter's content (in this case, Jovan's). So, as we embark on another summer filled with reporting and speculation, all viewed through the filter of whichever aggregating account you prefer, Anthony and Harrison discuss how they think you can avoid this kind of situation.
• FULL: Spurs-Thunder lessons, Lakers mailbag 01.06.2026 1u 2min

  The finals matchup is set. The Spurs upset the Thunder. The league feels different now than it was a couple weeks ago. Anthony reacts to all of it, then dives into a mailbag focused on closing the gap between where the Lakers are and where the Spurs appear to be going.
• PART 1: Lakers' buy-low approach; Spurs-Thunder lessons 01.06.2026 19min

  Anthony answers a quick question about the Lakers' approach to finding value in free agency and how that might change over time. He also starts a conversation about how this WCF oddly made him more confident in the Luka-led Lakers.
• PART 2: Spurs-Thunder felt like it changed the makeup of the NBA 01.06.2026 22min

  Anthony enjoyed that WCF and found himself thinking throughout the series that it might be a league-altering event. He explains that, then discusses a buy-low wing who a listener is hoping might be available from Milwaukee.
• PART 3: It's feeling like a dark horse team might trade for Giannis 01.06.2026 22min

  The price on Giannis has fallen far enough that Anthony kinds wondering if we'll see a repeat of what Toronto did with Kawhi. He explains that theory, then wraps up the final couple questions of a packed Q&A.
• FULL: Adam Silver takes on tanking, leaves flopping alone; Impact on Lakers, Giannis 29.05.2026 1u 1min

  Anthony gives his thoughts on the anti-tanking measures the NBA took and what they say about the things Adam Silver cares about. He also has an epiphany about the kind of league Silver is working toward.
• PART 1: NBA's new tanking rules, explained ... kind of 29.05.2026 20min

  The funny part in all of this is the league itself says it's still working through some stuff. This leads to some questions from Anthony on why this needed to be announced right away, and what doing so says about Adam Silver.
• PART 2: New anti-tanking rules HELP the Lakers 29.05.2026 21min

  If you just want to be purely machiavellian, the NBA's anti-tanking measures help the Lakers -- who don't think they can tank anyway. So if no one can, well, all the better for the team that won't.
• PART 3: Anthony's epiphany - The league Adam Silver really wants 29.05.2026 21min

  The NBA has, historically, enjoyed its most prosperity by way of superstars and super teams. Adam Silver has methodically built a league that stands ten toes down against those ends. Anthony realized this live on the air.
• FULL: MAILBAG - Lakers options if LeBron leaves; Anthony Davis bridge status; Red Flag Robby? 28.05.2026 55min

  Anthony dives into a particularly full mailbag slate, with listeners curious about how ownership might feel about Rob Pelinka's efforts to fill out the front office, late draft picks vs. UDFAs, the impact LeBron leaving would have on the Lakers and Bronny, and more.
• PART 1: Is the bridge between the Lakers and Anthony Davis fully burnt? 28.05.2026 25min

  A Twitter follower asked if Anthony Davis could ever return to the Lakers. This one is kind of tricky, but Anthony tries to navigate it nonetheless.
• PART 2: This summer's stakes on Rob Pelinka; Some live-breaking news 28.05.2026 30min

  Anthony got a tip while he was on the air right towards the end of the episode. Before that, he expanded on what Rob Pelinka has riding on this summer (with a Star Wars analogy).
• FULL: Lakers hire blog boi rocket scientist; Knicks blow out Cavs 27.05.2026 1u 1min

  Anthony and Harrison discuss the Lakers hiring their first of two assistant GMs and the nagging questions that have been bugging Anthony. They also discuss the Knicks dominating the Cavs and the impact that might have on LeBron James' offseason.
• PART 1: Let the Dodgerfication... BEGIN 27.05.2026 29min

  Anthony and Harrison explain why this is, for the most part, an objectively net-positive for the Lakers. But still, that really annoying voice in the back of their minds just won't shut up about a couple unfortunate truths about what led to this hire, instead of some higher-level talent from more respected organizations.
• PART 2: Why might top-level talent be reluctant to work for Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss? 27.05.2026 32min

  Anthony and Harrison continue their conversation about the Lakers' efforts to become more like the Dodgers and the speed bumps they've run into, as people around the league aren't sure who will be in charge for how long. They also touch on the Knicks run through the east and, more importantly for Lakers fans, the Cavs falling squarely on their face. LeBron can't possibly look at that and think Cleveland is a better spot to end his career than Los Angeles.
• THE HOOK: Anthony just won't let this Giannis thing go (but this time Pete agrees) 22.05.2026 59min

  The Lakers need superstar talent and have the ability to potentially add one in some pretty unique circumstances this summer. Anthony and Pete discuss why they want the Lakers to make their push for him, all the while understanding why some Lakers fans are less than sold on the idea.
• PART 1: Pete and Anthony's best sales pitches for trading for Giannis 22.05.2026 29min

  Anthony has spent this week trying to convince two different guests on trading for Giannis. He finally has someone who has spent the year selling him on the idea.