THE HOOK: Anthony just won't let this Giannis thing go (but this time Pete agrees)
05/22/2026 | 59 mins.
The Lakers need superstar talent and have the ability to potentially add one in some pretty unique circumstances this summer. Anthony and Pete discuss why they want the Lakers to make their push for him, all the while understanding why some Lakers fans are less than sold on the idea.
PART 1: Pete and Anthony's best sales pitches for trading for Giannis
05/22/2026 | 29 mins.
Anthony has spent this week trying to convince two different guests on trading for Giannis. He finally has someone who has spent the year selling him on the idea.
PART 2: Split the aces, Lakers
05/22/2026 | 30 mins.
The guys continue their conversation about Giannis, this time focused a little more on LeBron. They also tackle why Lakers fans are iffy about trading for him. The episode ends with the blackjack analogy to end all blackjack analogies.
FULL: Yaron Weitzman on Lakers Dodgersification, Rob Pelinka's future
05/22/2026 | 44 mins.
Anthony welcomed Yaron Weitzman back into The Lounge, this time to talk about his latest piece, which detailed Dodgers management helping modernize the Lakers. From the sound of things, the process isn't going as smoothly as some might hope, so the guys discuss why not and what it might mean for those involved.
PART 1: Can Mark Walter recreate what he's built with the Dodgers with Lakers people in place?
05/22/2026 | 22 mins.
Anthony has spoken in the past about what Mark Walter wants to do with the Lakers and, with that process now underway, he brings in Yaron Weitzman (Yahoo!) to detail its early stages -- which don't seem to be going as well as everyone would like.
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.