Lakers Lounge

Anthony can't get enough of this team. He heaps praise on D'Angelo Russell, the multiple wing looks presented, how they're taking advantage of the math and just generally how professional this team looks. He also has been pleasantly surprised by Jaxson Hayes, who shined in his start even against Damontas Sabonis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj talk through the rotation they think makes the most sense for the Lakers, which allows Anthony to finally figure out the identity he wants for both the starters and the bench unit. This involves an analogy involving the 2004 classic "300," which, you guessed it, Raj hasn't seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj marvel at the Lakers finally warming to the concept of math in the sport of basketball. This team is going to be difficult to defend. Raj also explains how he's somehow right that there always was a good team in there somewhere. Then, in the surprise of all surprises, Raj pushes back against some of Anthony and Sabreena's optimism from yesterday's episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Sabreena wrap up their conversation with a debate over who should be the Lakers' backup center. They then turn their attention to the WNBA MVP results and the finals series currently underway and how both those things point to an incredibly bright future for women's basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony has really liked what he's heard and seen about or from D'Angelo Russell. He explains why he's buying into a guard who was once seen as nothing more than future contract matching fodder to Sabreena Merchant (The Athletic). The Dodgers also lost a playoff game that hurt both Anthony and Sabreena's souls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers started a different small forward in their second preseason game. Taurean Prince stepped in and looked quite good, which led Anthony and Sabreena Merchant (The Athletic) to discuss who they think should be the fifth starter after D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. They did so while the Dodgers lost another playoff game, so that launched a separate conversation, as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With "Ahsoka" now finished, Anthony and Aaron recap the finale and the series as a whole. What did they think of the show? What kind of groundwork did it lay for Star Wars moving forward? Where did it fall short? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With camp underway, Anthony is curious how Rui Hachimura and Max Christie have looked. He explains why he has his eye on them specifically. Christie appears to be on the Alex Caruso/Austin Reaves career path, but Darvin Ham might have to work to get him minutes if what Aaron says is true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In their final conversation before everyone gets to see the Lakers play (Saturday), Anthony and Aaron explain why it's perfectly fine to head into this season with a sense of real optimism about this team. Yes, the top of the league is stacked (and matching up with them is going to be difficult), but as is, the Lakers have a punchers chance against anyone, and we know they'll improve if they need to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Jason continue their conversation about the Lakers and, specifically, about their two starting guards. Is there a concern about Austin Reaves getting picked on? Can D'Angelo Russell play well enough to stick around beyond the deadline? What kind of deal would the guys envision if one is to be made? Then, the segue to a galaxy far, far away to discuss this season of "Ahsoka." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Timpf (The Volume) stops by again seeing as last time, he and Anthony were interrupted by the Damian Lillard trade. They start by identifying the identity they believe will optimize the roster and rotation. The Lakers are somewhat unique in that they can adapt to situations rather than force their approach on anyone they face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After having plenty of fun with their favorite moments from the NBA's various media day, Anthony and Harrison turn their attention to the budding rivalry between the Lakers and Nuggets, and also enjoy how nice it was to have such a drama-free day yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Harrison usually play media day BINGO but as they are talking after it's happened already, the chose instead to laugh at their favorite quotes and moments as teams introduced themselves ahead of the 2023-'24 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony picked up on four themes from media day and all had him feeling pretty great about the season heading in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As with anything that happens in the NBA, the most important question becomes: How does this impact the Lakers? The guys discuss, plus wonder where Jrue Holiday winds up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices