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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:

LOWDOWN: Lakers lose both preseason games over the weekend; Important week ahead Oct 06, 2025

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Anthony recaps a couple preseason games that are just impossible to actually get muh from.

FULL: Lakers fall to Warriors; Is it time to ramp up preseason participation? Oct 06, 2025

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Anthony and Raj likes some of what they saw from the first couple preseason games, but have grown a little sick of this habit the Lakers have fallen into with preseason availability. They understand being cautious, but there are still things they have to get done before the season starts.

PART 1: Are the Lakers getting everything they need to from preseason? Oct 06, 2025

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Anthony and Raj have noticed that the Lakes seem to be the only team approaching the offseason in the way they have been. Is it time to stop being overly cautious?

PART 2: What happened to Dalton Knecht? Oct 06, 2025

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We find ourselves asking this question way more often than we'd like to be.

THE HOOK: How Rui starting can work; final offseason thoughts; preseason preview Oct 03, 2025

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Anthony and Pete send you into the weekend with some thoughts on Rui Hachimura likely being the starter. They both disagree with the decision and explain why. Then, they discuss what would need to happen to make this work more sustainably than last year. They also discuss their offseason grades now with Marcus Smart not starting. Finally, they wrap with a preview of tonight's preseason opener.

HOOK PT. 1: Why Rui starting could be a mistake Oct 03, 2025

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Anthony and Pete outline why they both understand Rui Hachimura starting, but disagree with what is now considered the likeliest decision.

HOOK PT. 2: What needs to happen to maximize Rui starting? Oct 03, 2025

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Anthony and Pete take the conversation a step beyond disagreeing with the decision to potentially start Rui Hachimura and discuss how it can work, because it can. Then, they outline their expectations for preseason, guys they're keeping an eye on and Anthony wraps with a question from the live audience about Austin Reaves.

FULL: Lakers injury latest; Why Maxi matters; Preseason preview Oct 03, 2025

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The latest on the Lakers' injuries isn't ideal. They'll open the preseason shorthanded. Still, there's plenty to look for from these games. Anthony details what he'll be watching for, then wraps with questions from the live audience.

PART 1: LeBron, Smart, Kleber, maybe others won't play in opener Oct 03, 2025

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Anthony offers up the latest on the Lakers' annoyingly long injury list heading into their preseason opener. Then, he discusses why Maxi is worth hoping for. Finally, he explains what he'll be watching for through this preseason slate.

PART 2: Clippers PR muzzled journalists? Oct 03, 2025

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After wrapping up the conversation about what he'll be watching for in the Lakers' first preseason game, Anthony was asked about Ramona Shelburne's retelling of Clippers media day and how they handled Aspiration questions.

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