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FULL: Lakers lose in NYC; Austin still out; Hunter traded to Not The Lakers; Deadline Week preview; Q&A Feb 02, 2026

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It's been a while since Anthony and Raj spoke. These episodes are some of their best. This one hits on A LOT.

PART 1: Lakers lose to Knicks; Austin still out? Feb 02, 2026

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Anthony and Raj recap an annoying loss to the Knicks, then discuss Austin Reaves' injury status and the ambiguity surrounding it. Anthony makes a joke that made Raj try to jump off screen.

PART 2: The Lakers showed their trade deadline hand... Feb 02, 2026

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If you've been paying attention, the Lakers have kinda/sorta told you what they're likely to do over the next few days. What you be comfortable with a quiet trade deadline if it means a chance at Giannis this summer?

PART 3: Warriors' assets are getting overrated again; Q&A Feb 02, 2026

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Anthony rifts on the Warriors' proposed package for Giannis and pokes holes in each asset. Then, the guys dive into the questions from the live audience, including about the zone the Lakers run and why neither Raj or Anthony love it all that much -- as well as a few others.

Justin Rowan on De'Andre Hunter, a weird Cavs season, LeBron's future Jan 30, 2026

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Anthony opens The Lounge on a Friday afternoon for a good friend of his: Justin Rowan of "The Chase Down Podcast." The guys talk about the game the other night, the potential Rui Hachimura-De'Andre Hunter swap, the Cavs' season and the impact it has on their trade priorities and LeBron James' future.

REPORT: Lakers in on De'Andre Hunter-Rui Hachimura swap Jan 30, 2026

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Anthony breaks down the situation as he sees it regarding these De'Andre Hunter-Rui Hachimura rumors. This would be a pretty underwhelming return for Rui, so Anthony explains why this isn't what the final deal will look like. He discusses the entirety of the trade market and then answers questions from the live audience.

FULL: Austin Reaves update; Fifth starter debate; LeBron's future; De'Andre Hunter Noise; Q&A Jan 30, 2026

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Anthony and Harrison have A TON to catch up on. They start with Anthony reporting on Austin Reaves, who is on trach to hopefully play Friday in DC. They discuss who they think should be the fifth starter and what the rotation could look like from there. They touch on LeBron's future and the choice he's basically forced into. De'Andre Hunter's name is coming up too often not to discuss him, so they do that, as well as the rest of the deadline. They wrap with some questions from the live audience.

PART 1: What to look for in Austin Reaves' return Jan 30, 2026

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Anthony's sources told him earlier yesterday that Austin was on track to return to action today. Then, the Lakers' injury report listed Austin as questionable, an upgrade from before. Things are heading in the right direction, so Anthony and Harrison discuss what they'd like to see from Austin, Luka and LeBron.

PART 2: Who should be the fifth starter (part 73) Jan 30, 2026

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Anthony and Harrison debate JJ Redick's choices for fifth starter between Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia. Again.

PART 3: LeBron's future; De'Andre Hunter noise is getting loud; Q&A Jan 30, 2026

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The guys discuss the scene in Cleveland, where LeBron was visibly moved by a thank-you video. Does it mean anything? Then, Anthony has heard De'Andre Hunter's name far too often not to discuss the possibilities and how his game would fit. They wrap by answering a couple questions from the live audience.

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