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Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers, analyzes the purple and gold with a weekly podcast that includes news, Xs and Os, statistical analysis, and exclusive interviews with media, players, team personnel, and more.

  1. 8 HR AGO

    Lakers-Nets Reaction: LA Pulls Away Late As Brooklyn Tanks The Fourth, Luka Doncic Drops 41 Points

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, March 27, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠  Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:27 Buha's Big Picture: LA's defense has slipped recently 11:40 Notable performers 23:09 Stat of the night: 9 blocks (tied for fourth-most this season) 23:53 Takeaway No. 1: Luka Doncic will be suspended for his 16th technical foul 26:26 Takeaway No. 2: Nic Claxton scouting report (Part 2) 30:39 Takeaway No. 3: Marcus Smart injury update 31:59 Q&A 1:37:28 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 45min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Lakers' Incredible Turnaround, Luka's MVP-Level Stretch, 2026 Offseason Approach Changing?

    In the latest episode of The Great Western Forum, a Lakers show hosted by Jovan Buha, Pete Zayas, and Anthony Irwin, the trio analyzes the Lakers' recent success and previews the stretch run. Jovan, Pete, and Anthony discuss what has changed with the Lakers recently, Luka Doncic's MVP-level play, LeBron James' role, LA's place in the West and the league hierarchy, whether the recent surge changes the 2026 offseason, and more. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/xFaPWsQFYr Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 5:28 What has stood out most over the Lakers' 13-2 stretch? 20:43 LeBron James embracing and thriving in his new(ish) role 28:27 Luka Doncic's MVP-level play and production 34:53 Where do the Lakers rank among contenders? 44:48 How will this recent stretch affect how LA approaches the offseason? 55:49 Will LeBron be back next season? More likely now? 1:02:52 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 9min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Pacers Reaction: LA Wraps Successful 5-1 Road Trip, Luka Scores 43 Points

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 137-130 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠  Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 4:09 Buha's Big Picture: Reflecting on a 5-1 road trip 11:40 Notable performers 27:29 Stat of the night: 15 steals (second-most of the season) 30:10 Takeaway No. 1: Jaxson Hayes is officially back 33:57 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton & Rui Hachimura 34:42 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch (OKC, SAS, DEN, MIN & HOU) 37:56 Q&A 2:05:01 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 11m

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Lakers Check-In: Luka's MVP Push, Defensive Improvement, Standing In West W/ Iztok Franko

    Jovan Buha is joined by Iztok Franko of digginbasketball to discuss the Lakers' recent surge, its sustainability, Luka Doncic's MVP case, where LA stacks up in the West, and more. Subscribe to digginbasketball, Iztok's Substack, here: https://digginbasketball.substack.com/ Follow Iztok on X: https://x.com/iztok_franko If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠  Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:11 LAL-DET reaction 6:20 What have been the biggest takeaways from this 12-2 stretch? 11:53 How much of this is sustainable? 22:51 Luka's recent surge and what it could mean for LA in the playoffs 28:31 Luka's MVP case 34:08 Where are the Lakers in the West hierarchy? 41:55 Ranking DEN, HOU & MIN as first-round matchups for LA 44:36 What are we looking forward to over the final 10 games? 48:34 Q&A 1:10:26 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 17min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Pistons Reaction: LA's 9-Game Win Streak Snapped In Close, Physical Loss To Detroit

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 113-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday, March 23. 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠  Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:45 Buha's Big Picture: The stretch that changed the Lakers' season 16:15 Notable performers 35:03 Stat of the night: 8 turnovers in the fourth quarter 36:05 Takeaway No. 1: Playing through physicality 42:38 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on Marcus Smart & Rui Hachimura 43:56 Takeaway No. 3: Looking ahead to the final 10 games 48:33 Q&A 2:10:47 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 18m

  6. 6 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Magic Reaction: Luke Kennard's Game-Winning 3-Pointer Gives LA 9th Straight Win

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 105-104 win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday, March 21, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠  Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:44 Buha's Big Picture: Revisiting the Luke Kennard trade 8:59 Notable performers 23:04 Stat of the night: 1,612 career regular-season games for LeBron James (all-time record) 23:32 Takeaway No. 1: The final 5 seconds of this game were insane 28:17 Takeaway No. 2: Luka Doncic's 16th technical foul and (potential) suspension 35:41 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch 37:11 Q&A 1:23:55 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 30min

  7. 20 MAR

    Lakers-Heat Reaction: Luka Drops 60 POINTS, Continues Best-In-World Play As LA Wins 8th Straight

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-126 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday, March 19, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠  Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 4:46 Buha's Big Picture: Best in the world 13:28 Notable performers 23:12 Stat of the night: Luka's 60 points (plus LeBron's 1,611 career RS games + Luka's franchise-record 232 3s) 24:32 Takeaway No. 1: Lakers Culture 28:56 Takeaway No. 2: Checking in midway through the road trip 31:18 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch 34:00 Q&A 1:32:50 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 39min

  8. 19 MAR

    Lakers-Rockets Reaction: Luka Walks Houston Down For LA's 7th Straight Win, Big Lead For No. 3 Seed

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠  Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 5:23 Buha's Big Picture: Houston, you have a (Lakers) problem 13:02 Notable performers 31:21 Stat of the night: Luka's clutch stats (10 points & 3 assists) and 7 straight wins (tied season-high) 32:30 Takeaway No. 1: When the No. 3 should be the No. 2 41:48 Takeaway No. 2: Pole position for the No. 3 seed 44:25 Takeaway No. 3: The man in the mirror 50:14 Q&A 1:58:37 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 5m
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Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers, analyzes the purple and gold with a weekly podcast that includes news, Xs and Os, statistical analysis, and exclusive interviews with media, players, team personnel, and more.

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