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**Lakers Lounge**

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.

Latest Episodes:

PART 1: The Kuminga "update" Aug 05, 2026

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Anthony checks back in from vacation to talk... Kuminga. See if you can sense his frustration.

PART 2: The Lakers are closely monitoring this Peyton Watson situation; Q&A Aug 05, 2026

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The Lakers like themselves some Peyton Watson. Anthony has heard enough about their interest in him and that whole situation has gone so poorly in Denver that it's worth taking a closer look. Anthony does that, then answers a few questions from the live audience.

FULL: Lakers Player Preview - Austin Reaves is no longer just a fun story Aug 03, 2026

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In the second entry of Anthony's player preview series, he breaks down Austin Reaves' increased expectations, whether he thinks he can meet them, and how he'll need to. Also, if Reaves doesn't, what might happen as soon as next summer.

PART 1: What kind of expectations come with Reaves' new deal? Aug 03, 2026

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Austin Reaves has been one of the NBA's best stories to this point. Now that he's signed this max contract, however, he goes from fun story to legit expectations. Anthony breaks that down, as well as the level of defense Reaves will have to play alongside Luka Doncic.

PART 2: So... what if Austin and Luka aren't a long-term fit? Aug 03, 2026

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Anthony is fairly sure Austin and Luka can work long-term, but what if they do have too low a ceiling? The logical conclusion, looking at the Lakers' assets, is that the best way to tweak the roster next summer might have to start with trading Reaves. Anthony talks that, Reaves' defense, and how sees this season playing out.

FULL: Lakers Player Previews - Luka Doncic carries incredible expectations he absolutely can meet Jul 30, 2026

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Anthony kicks off his player preview series with Luka Doncic. Everything is riding on him, fair or not.

PART 1: Luka Doncic needs be a legit MVP candidate for any of this to work Jul 30, 2026

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Anthony starts this preview by talking about what Luka Doncic needs to do for the Lakers to have any chance at title contention this season, and the bar is extremely high. Good news is Doncic is absolutely capable clearing that bar.

PART 2: How much Luka Ball should the Lakers play? Jul 30, 2026

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The Lakers have one of the most dynamic offensive forces in the sport in Luka Doncic. The tendency would be to hand him the keys on that side of the ball and still be really good. In order to be as overwhelming as they can be, a balance needs to be struck. Anthony talks about that, the stakes at play and how he actually sees Doncic's season playing out.

FULL: Luka hosts minicamp; Anthony's approach to hosting; LeBron/Steph similarities; Q&A Jul 29, 2026

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This show does everywhere. Anthony loves Luka's Lakers minicamp. He opens up about how he balances optimism and pessimism as a host. He discusses LeBron/AD's similar frustrations that Steph probably feels right now. Then, he dives into a particularly wandering Q&A with the live audience.

PART 1: Luka leadership! Jul 29, 2026

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Anthony reacts to the report from ESPN that Luka Doncic is hosting his Lakers teammates in Slovenia for a team trip/minicamp. This is objectively great news, that puts on display something Anthony is looking for heading into next season: Luka stepping up as a leader.

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