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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. NBA Awards, Playoff Series Previews, Top 10 Players & Top 5 Contenders W/ Khobi Price

    8 HR AGO

    NBA Awards, Playoff Series Previews, Top 10 Players & Top 5 Contenders W/ Khobi Price

    Jovan Buha is joined by Khobi Price of the California Post to discuss their 2025-26 awards, preview each playoff series, and then ran the top 10 players and top 5 teams going into the playoffs. Follow Khobi on X: https://x.com/khobi_price Read him at the California Post: https://nypost.com/author/khobi-price/ Read his story on how to fix the 65-game rule: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/sports/nba-needs-to-change-rules-to-qualify-for-awards/ 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/ukSZpjZxcA 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 2:37 What has this been like for Khobi? How is he approaching awards voting? 6:40 MVP 18:31 All-NBA teams 23:52 Defensive Player of the Year 26:55 All-Defense teams 30:36 Coach of the Year 37:39 Rookie of the Year 45:48 All-Rookie teams 48:33 Sixth Man of the Year 49:40 Most Improved Player 57:58 Western Conference playoff series picks 1:20:09 Eastern Conference playoff series picks 1:23:50 Top 10 playoff players draft 1:35:25 Top 5 contenders going into the playoffs 1:46:14 Q&A 1:48:36 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 55min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Lakers-Rockets Series Preview & Prediction, X-Factors, Questions & More W/ Cranjis McBasketball

    Jovan Buha and Tim, aka Cranjis McBasketball of the Lakers Exceptionalism podcast and BBall Index, preview the first-round playoff series matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets. Jovan and Tim discuss one big question for each team, one player X-factor, one statistical X-factor, one series X-factor, their series prediction, and more. Follow Tim on X here: https://x.com/Tim_NBA Check out Lakers Exceptionalism here: https://linktr.ee/lakersexceptionalism Check out BBall Index: https://www.bball-index.com/ 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/ukSZpjZxcA 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 1:28 How did Tim prepare for this series? 4:28 Setting the stage with the season numbers 9:55 Tim's Lakers question: Can the Lakers adapt their defensive identity? 18:12 Jovan's Lakers question: Will the Lakers be able to score consistently enough? 23:28 Tim's Rockets question: Which defensive coverages will Houston deploy? 29:21 Jovan's Rockets question: Can they capitalize when they have an offensive advantage? 34:39 Tim's Lakers X-factor: Jake LaRavia 40:18 Jovan's Lakers X-factor: Deandre Ayton 46:21 Tim's Rockets X-factor: Amen Thompson 50:55 Jovan's Rockets X-factor: Amen Thompson (honorable mention to Jabari Smith Jr.) 58:52 Tim's statistical X-factor: Houston's foul rate 1:00:14 Jovan's statistical X-factor: Houston's offensive rebound % 1:07:02 Tim's series X-factor (non-Luka/Austin): How creative is JJ Redick? And how does Imu Udoka adjust? 1:10:40 Jovan's series X-factor (non-Luka/Austin): Can LA keep it close and dominate the clutch? 1:14:56 Final points/notes/stats 1:30:17 Tim's series prediction: Rockets in 5 1:32:30 Jovan's series prediction: Rockets in 6 1:40:12 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 48min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Lakers Practice Report: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves 'Out Indefinitely,' JJ Redick Reveals Series Keys

    Jovan Buha covers Day 1 of Los Angeles Lakers practice in preparation for their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, April 14, 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/ukSZpjZxcA 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 1:07 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & Jaxson Hayes 4:41 Takeaway No. 2: LA's two keys to the series 9:06 Takeaway No. 3: The Lakers' approach to this week 16:42 Q&A 1:46:58 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 54min

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Jazz Reaction: LA Clinches No. 4 Seed, Opening Thoughts On Lakers-Rockets Playoff Series

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Utah Jazz 131-107 in the final game of the 2025-26 regular season on Sunday, April 12, 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/ukSZpjZxcA 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 8:05 Buha's Big Picture: Opening thoughts on Lakers-Rockets 27:18 Notable performers 33:12 Stat of the night: 29 -- no one played 30 minutes 33:43 Takeaway No. 1: The new starters and rotation 43:46 Takeaway No. 2: Nick Smith Jr. signed to the 15th roster spot 50:34 Takeaway No. 3: What lessons has JJ Redick learned from last season? 56:04 Q&A 2:15:51 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 24m

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Suns Reaction: LA Routs Phoenix, Secures Home-Court In Round 1, LeBron Has 28-6-12-4

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-73 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday, April 10, 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/ukSZpjZxcA 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 3:28 Buha's Big Picture: Some flickers of light at the end of the tunnel 22:45 Notable performers 31:46 Stat of the night: Season-high-tying 17 steals 32:20 Takeaway No. 1: The playoff scenarios on Sunday 41:47 Takeaway No. 2: The competition for the 15th man spot 49:25 Takeaway No. 3: Injury update on Jaxson Hayes 49:50 Quick LAL-GSW thoughts 51:17 Q&A 2:08:16 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 15m

  6. 8 APR

    Lakers-Thunder Reaction: LA Drops Third Straight Game, Young Players Shine, LeBron Rests

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-87 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, April 7, 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/ukSZpjZxcA 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 2:03 Buha's Big Picture: Finding the right 9 players over the final three games 7:02 Notable performers 31:15 Stat of the night: 14-for-31 on FTs (45% -- worst % in 13 years) 32:31 Takeaway No. 1: JJ and Vando get into it 39:23 Takeaeay No. 2: Injury updates on Marcus Smart & Luka Doncic 40:00 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch 42:31 Q&A 1:58:49 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

  7. 6 APR

    Lakers-Mavs Reaction: LA Loses First Game W/o Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves, LeBron Posts 30-9-15

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-128 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, April 5, 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/ukSZpjZxcA 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 3:31 Buha's Big Picture: First impressions of the new-look Lakers 12:15 Notable performers 27:37 Stat of the night: -14 in 7 minutes without Luke Kennard 30:43 Takeaway No. 1: Luka is going back to Europe for treatment to try to return early 36:36 Takeaway No. 2: LA needs someone from South Bay to emerge 41:15 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch 43:14 Q&A 2:15:34 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 22m

  8. 5 APR

    BREAKING: Austin Reaves Out For 4-6 Weeks With Oblique Injury, Is Lakers Season Over?

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers announcing that Austin Reaves will miss at least 4-6 weeks because of a Grade 2 left oblique injury. 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/ukSZpjZxcA 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 3:22 What does this mean for Austin Reaves? 7:01 How does this affect Austin's free agency? 9:58 What does this mean for the Lakers? 27:55 My playoff predictions without Luka and AR 34:07 Q&A 1:45:15 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 52min
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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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