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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.

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Latest Episodes:

NBA DRAFT PREVIEW BONANZA Jun 26, 2024

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Anthony went live on our youtube page to preview what promises to be a significant day, no matter the outcome. Will they take someone at 17? Who? What are their needs? What comes after the draft? What kind of offseason might this be? Everything you need to know before the big night.

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PART ONE: NBA hiring practices have taken a big step back, societally speaking Jun 26, 2024

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PART ONE: Anthony and Mirin expand on a piece she wrote for The Ringer on some of the hiring practices throughout the NBA. Were those interviews for Becky Hammon nothing more than a publicity stunt? The Lakers specifically said they wanted to do something "different" this coaching search. Well, there was one option in that regard they never considered.

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PART TWO: Mirin Fader on Zach Edey as a prospect and his quick growth in basketball Jun 26, 2024

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PART TWO: After a super smooth segue from a more serious topic, Anthony asks Mirin about the time she spent profiling Zach Edey, the fascinating big man out of Purdue who, as recently as a decade ago would be a surefire first overall pick. Now, the Lakers might have a chance at landing him at 17. If they did, who would they be getting?

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FULL EPISODE: Mirin Fader on a couple disappointing trends in NBA hiring practices; Zach Edey's potential Jun 26, 2024

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FULL EPISODE: Mirin Fader (The Ringer) stops by The Lounge to discuss a couple profiles she's written recently. She's one of our favorite guests and this is a particularly fun show, as Harrison isn't here to get in the way.

First, she and Anthony discuss how disappointing it's been to watch women's presence in the NBA dwindle even while the women's game has exploded in popularity. This, combined with Black coaches struggling to find and keep footholds in the league is worth further conversation.

From there, Anthony segues awkwardly to a profile she wrote on Zach Edey and why she thinks his game will translate to the NBA.

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PART ONE: The five clips that perfectly summarize JJ Redick's intro presser Jun 25, 2024

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PART ONE: Anthony reacts to five clips in particular that summarized JJ Redick's introductory presser or explained what they're looking to do as an organization moving forward.

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PART TWO: D'Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt go unmentioned at Redick's presser Jun 25, 2024

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PART TWO: After getting through the most important clips from the presser, Anthony reacts to a couple guys going unmentioned. D'Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt's names never came up in the 50 or so minutes Redick and Pelinka were on stage. Anthony discusses that, then takes questions from the live audience.

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FULL EPISODE: JJ Redick's introductory press conference gave a fascinating look at the Lakers' intentions Jun 25, 2024

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FULL EPISODE: The Lakers introduced JJ Redick as their new head coach. Anthony marvels at Rob Pelinka not exactly coming off the way he normally does in such a setting. We did get some real insight into the Lakers' intentions, though, even if they don't really seem to line up with the reality they're facing.

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PART ONE: Is this finally the year the Lakers go all-in to compete for next season? Jun 24, 2024

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PART ONE: After giving some initial thoughts on what he's hoping to see in JJ Redick's intro presser, Anthony dives into the iTunes mailbag. A listener asked about the Lakers going all-in to this point, and Anthony started wondering if this might finally be the year they go that route.

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PART TWO: What drafting someone at 17 could mean for the rest of the offseason Jun 24, 2024

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PART TWO: Anthony discusses what the fallout could be from drafting a player at 17 this year. Then, right as he was getting to wrap up the episode, a live viewer asked an absolute doozie of a question about Lakers ownership and the options there.

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FULL EPISODE: What to look forward to with JJ Redick being formally announced; Mailbag Jun 24, 2024

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FULL EPISODE: Anthony offers up a few thoughts on what to expect or hope for from JJ Redick's impending introductory presser, then throws to a particularly full and fun mailbag. Listeners wanted to know about Dejounte Murray, D'Angelo Russell, Jeanie Buss, and plenty more.

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