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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: A fun James Worthy story; LeBron to Miami? Jun 29, 2026

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The Lakers had a quiet weekend so Anthony starts with a story, then he dives into a rumor he doesn't quite buy into.

PART 2: The Lakers need to get rid of the dead money Jun 29, 2026

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Look across the league at the real contenders. A commonality: Clean books. Anthony discusses why a top priority for this summer is cleaning up the books with more productivity than the Lakers are getting from Vando, Knecht and others.

FULL: Ayton, Smart's decisions made; Trade options at center; Jokic extension rumors; LeBron's future; Q&A Jun 27, 2026

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Anthony said he was going to record a nice, quick chat seeing as it's a Saturday but the live audience wasn't having it. Between today's topics and the Q&A, it was an absolutely packed episode.

PART 1: Ayton, Smart's option decisions; Trade options with Ayton in; Jokic??? Jun 27, 2026

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As Anthony has mentioned over the course of the summer so far, Deandre Ayton is going to opt in, and Marcus Smart is going to opt out. He explains what both decisions mean for the Lakers, then dives into an interesting situation with Nikola Jokic.

PART 2: The Lakers haven't made an offer to LeBron; Here's why that doesn't matter Jun 27, 2026

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Anthony explains the recent noise about LeBron still waiting for the Lakers' first offer as he prepares for free agency. In Anthony's eyes, the situation hasn't changed. He wraps with a lengthy Q&A with the live audience.

FULL: Jalen Duren frustrated? RFA risks; Myles Turner trade options; Mitchell Robinson buzz; Q&A Jun 26, 2026

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Anthony runs through a slew of rumors, buzz and updates on some of the centers most closely or most idealistically linked to the Lakers. Jalen Duren and Walker Kessler? Not realistic, but certainly ideal options. Myles Turner and Mitchell Robinson? More realistic, but not exactly inspiring. We head into a (hopefully) busy weekend with a Q&A, too.

FULL: LaMelo Ball traded; Lakers' center options dwindling; Mega Q&A Jun 25, 2026

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Anthony reacts to a fascinating trade between Minnesota and Charlotte, then explains why it may have hurt the Lakers' chances at landing the center they need. He then breaks down some of the options he's heard at center and dives into a nice, long Q&A with the live audience.

PART 1: LaMelo Ball trade breakdown, fallout for Lakers Jun 25, 2026

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The Hornets and Wolves pulled off a shocking trade, exchanging (among other players and assets) LaMelo Ball for Naz Reid. This fundamentally changes Minnesota and, more importantly for the Lakers, takes two center options off the board.

PART 2: A little game of centers would-you-rather Jun 25, 2026

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Anthony offers up a couple hypotheticals at the center position that hopefully outline what the Lakers' options are right now. It doesn't feel great, right now.

PART 3: If this offseason isn't enough for Luka, would Jeanie Buss ever fire Rob Pelinka? Jun 25, 2026

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Fans are past the point of restlessness and they're wondering at what point Rob Pelinka would feel the heat. One listener did push back somewhat, giving Pelinka's credentials, which led to an analogy that gave him a super awkward realization.

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