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FULL: We will never forget you, Nico Harrison Nov 12, 2025

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Anthony welcomes Harrison to talk about (Nico) Harrison. The Mavericks finally fired the Lakers legend and there was a ton to talk about as a result.

PART 1: Why the whole league felt Nico HAD to be fired; Anthony's parenting style is... interesting Nov 12, 2025

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Anthony and Harrison laugh at how ridiculous the last nine months have been watching the Mavericks slowly and stubbornly realized that maybe the guy who thought it was a good idea to trade Luka Doncic might not be best equipped to run the franchise. Anthony also explains how a diary knocked the episode off schedule and asks for some parenting advice from the audience.

PART 2: What happens with Anthony Davis? A fond farewell to Nico Nov 12, 2025

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The guys discuss Anthony Davis' future in all this and then celebrate Nico Harrison, Lakers legend. Anthony has an idea on how to honor the man who giftwrapped Luka Doncic.

FULL: Lakers get right against Hornets; Rui continues insane offensive start; Austin's impact Nov 11, 2025

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Anthony is joined by Raj to break down that kinda/sorta important win from last night. The Lakers needed to bounce back and do so soundly. For the first half of the game, it didn't look like it was definitely going to happen, then they finally started defending in the second half. The guys talk Rui's shooting, Austin's impact, Luka Ball and more.

PART 1: Lakers get right; Rui is officially underrated; Yes, Austin matters Nov 11, 2025

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Anthony and Raj recap a fun win and talk about their expectations heading in. They also spend some time on Rui Hachimura, who continues his incredible offensive start. Anthony then discusses Austin's importance to this team's offensive approach.

PART 2: Austin Reaves' underrated impact; Anthony rants about the east Nov 11, 2025

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Raj threw some bait out there and Anthony took it. He rants about the east as there are now somehow three teams sitting at 1-9 at the same time. The guys also talked about an underrated way Austin Reaves helps this team.

FULL: JJ Redick calls out team but kind of misses the point; MAILBAG Nov 10, 2025

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The Lakers dropped their first no-show of the season Saturday night and performances like that (and the reaction to them) can say a lot about a team and its coach. Anthony explains how, then dives into the mailbags.

PART 1: Losing to Atlanta wasn't JUST about energy levels Nov 10, 2025

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JJ Redick clearly had a problem with how the Lakers approached that blowout loss to Atlanta, but failed to mention the role coaches play in a team's approach to a game.

PART 2: JJ Redick's shortened pressers aren't the best look Nov 10, 2025

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Anthony got a question about his take from earlier in the show about JJ Redick's pressers and explains what smart coaches use that time for.

THE HOOK: Aaron. Is. Back. Nov 07, 2025

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One of The Lounge audience's absolute favorites makes a return trip and boy this episode did not let you down.