FULL: LaMelo Ball traded; Lakers' center options dwindling; Mega Q&A
06/25/2026 | 1h 15 mins.
Anthony reacts to a fascinating trade between Minnesota and Charlotte, then explains why it may have hurt the Lakers' chances at landing the center they need. He then breaks down some of the options he's heard at center and dives into a nice, long Q&A with the live audience.
PART 1: LaMelo Ball trade breakdown, fallout for Lakers
06/25/2026 | 25 mins.
The Hornets and Wolves pulled off a shocking trade, exchanging (among other players and assets) LaMelo Ball for Naz Reid. This fundamentally changes Minnesota and, more importantly for the Lakers, takes two center options off the board.
PART 2: A little game of centers would-you-rather
06/25/2026 | 28 mins.
Anthony offers up a couple hypotheticals at the center position that hopefully outline what the Lakers' options are right now. It doesn't feel great, right now.
PART 3: If this offseason isn't enough for Luka, would Jeanie Buss ever fire Rob Pelinka?
06/25/2026 | 22 mins.
Fans are past the point of restlessness and they're wondering at what point Rob Pelinka would feel the heat. One listener did push back somewhat, giving Pelinka's credentials, which led to an analogy that gave him a super awkward realization.
FULL: BREAKING - The bank
06/24/2026 | 51 mins.
Austin got PAID. Cam Carr is legit. The Lakers still need a center. Can they find one in the second round, if they get there?
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.