Lakers Lounge

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the trio of injuries the Lakers suffered from THT, Monk and Nunn. Plus they talk about the debut of the big 3. And who they would start in next week's opener vs the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are showing about as much interest in the preseason as most people have in long car rides with their in-laws. Is this the wrong approach to the few games they could be figuring some important things out? Plus, how long Malik Monk might be out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite having one of their best stretches and quarters of the preseason, the Lakers remained winless through their first four games, falling to Phoenix 123-94. Jacob and Christian break down the positives, negatives and preach patience as the Lakers look to get things right heading into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron and Anthony give their thoughts on Kyrie Irving now missing games and practices and the whispers of a Ben Simmons swap, then discuss the various identities around the league. They wrap up the show by introducing the NBA Stock Market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony welcomes Dr. Jen on the show to explain what all is going on with Trevor Ariza's ankle based on the information we have. From there, he explains what he thinks the Lakers are currently doing and what it might take for them to fill that last open roster spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Harrison (DNP- Soft) out, Anthony welcomed John Karalis of Locked on Celtics to discuss how the Lakers and Celtics match up this season. Anthony also forced him to say nice things about Pau Gasol and that led to hilarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony reacts to the Lakers' second preseason game, a loss to the Phoenix Suns. It showed a weakness in the roster construction but also highlighted some continued promising play from Malik Monk. Oh and also Jae Crowder really needs to check himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers have some decisions to make now that they will be without their likely starting small forward for the next couple months at least. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated hopped on to preview this NBA season in general, give his thoughts on LeBron James' complicated vaccination takes, and discuss his upcoming book, "Blood in The Garden: The Flagrant History of The New York Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pau Gasol is retiring and the Lakers are retiring his number. All is well. (unless you have been reading tea leaves regarding the Lakers current center situation) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about Pau Gasol's official retirement. They discuss who will and won't play in the Lakers pre season game vs the Suns. And how NBA GM's do not believe in Anthony Davis according to the GM survey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dwight Howard was asked about three-point shooting and the answer he gave was perfect, octopus and all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The standout performance of day 1 of the Lakers preseason belonged to Malik Monk, so Sabreena and Anthony take some time to figure out what Monk can do on the court to earn time in a crowded backcourt rotation. That leads to a conversation on Frank Vogel's decision-making; how the Lakers will define their identity this year after being a defense-first, second, and third team the past two seasons; and the contractual incentives the Lakers have to invest in Monk compared to Talen Horton-Tucker and Kendrick Nunn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony reacts to what he saw from the Lakers. Who impressed? Who was also there? Hell, who played? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers finally made their long-awaited return to the basketball court on Sunday afternoon in their preseason opener against the Brooklyn Nets. While the players who did not play -- LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Kevin Durant -- were far more notable than the ones that did, the excitement was still all the same in the purple and gold's return to action after exactly four months off over the summer. Today's edition of "Can U Dig It?" features Jacob and Christian sharing their thoughts on what was ultimately a blowout win for the Nets, 123-97. They discuss the big performance from Malik Monk, the host of young backcourt players the Lakers have including Kendrick Nunn and Talen Horton-Tucker and whether Sunday's performance could factor into the Lakers starting Anthony Davis at center. With so much talent in the backcourt, does it make more sense for the Lakers to play small more this season? They also discuss the frontcourt, including Davis' one quarter of action on the night. After a frustrating 2020-21 season, Davis looks refocused and re-energized, albeit through just one quarter of one game. The two also give their first impressions of the two centers on the Lakers roster and how they fared in their first performances of the season. The pair also touch on the likes of Wayne Ellington, Kent Bazemore and Rajon Rondo, all who made returns to the Lakers this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices