Lakers Lounge

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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.

Episodes

FULL: OKC's injuries change Lakers' approach to this season; Backup center options, lessons; Lol Celtics

PART 1: How OKC's injuries, cap casualties impacts the west picture

PART 2: Rob Pelinka not learning from past mistakes led to Lakers' backup center problem

FULL: 3-0; Luka goes for fitty; Austin quiets critics; Kessler struggles; Q&A

PART 1: Comeback victory recap; So, this Luka guy (and Austin!)

PART 2: Walker Kessler's struggles vs. Utah show REAL center depth weakness

HOOK: Lakers' first impressions; Strengths; Weaknesses; Backup center fixes

PART 1: Lakers make a solid first impression; Team strengths

PART 2: Which weaknesses have we seen that the Lakers can address?

PART 3: What can/will the Lakers do about the backup center situation?

FULL: Yaxel #discourse; More Warriors game notes; Opening week takes: Q&A

PART 1: YAXELGATE

PART 2: Lakers, uh, interesting approach to guarding Steph (and adjustment from it)

PART 3: It's been zero days since someone on ESPN said something dumb about the Lakers

FULL: Lakers blow out Warriors; Luka responds to a rookie mistake; Kessler's perfect debut; Q&A

PART 1: Take it in... The Lakers are back

PART 2: Yaxel Lendeborg what are you doing

FULL: Happy Lakers Day; Final predictions; Q&A

PART 1: THE NBA. IS. BACK.

PART 2: Austin, Mamu awards? Playoff expectations; Q&A