Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Jovan Buha
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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. 6 hr ago

    Austin Reaves Re-Signs With Lakers On 4-Year, $185 Million Max: What It Means For LA

    Jovan Buha reacts to Austin Reaves signing a four-year, $185 million deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ 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 1:37 Analyzing Austin Reaves' new 4-year, $185-million deal 10:22 Long-term impact of this contract for LA 16:31 Long-term impact for Reaves 18:22 Where the Lakers go from here 25:15 Q&A 2:35:03 Outro

    5h 12m

  2. 23 hr ago

    Lakers Trade Up To Draft Cameron Carr At No. 24: Analyzing His Game & Fit In LA + Q&A

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers trading up to draft Cameron Carr with the No. 24 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ 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 0:29 LA trades up for Cameron Carr 4:11 Carr's strengths 20:30 Carr's weaknesses 29:26 Carr's fit with the Lakers this season (and beyond) 38:20 Analyzing the rest of the first round 48:19 Q&A 2:18:08 Outro

    2h 20m

  3. 1 day ago

    Giannis Trade Reaction, Lakers Fallout From Start Of Offseason + Live Q&A

    Jovan Buha reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded in a blockbuster deal from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ 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 0:30 Giannis trade reaction 15:33 Other NBA news (Randle trade, Ayo extension, Trae Young, Suns re-signings, etc.) 24:33 How all of this impacts the Lakers 24:53 Positive developments for LA over the past 48 hours 34:51 Negative developments for LA over the past 48 hours 45:06 Q&A 2:17:55 Outro

    2h 19m

  4. 5 days ago

    Lakers Q&A: A-List Centers, Luka's Offseason Priorities & Austin Reaves To Detroit?

    Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers questions. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ 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 0:52 Q&A 1:40:44 Outro

    1hr 39min

  5. 6 days ago

    Lakers Draft Preview: Who Should LA Draft At No. 25? (w/ Mike Garcia)

    Jovan Buha welcomes Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) to break down the 2026 NBA Draft through the lens of the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow Mike here: https://x.com/CanyonDriver Subscribe to his Substack here: https://t.co/NbRIkcDmLv If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ 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 1:09 What can the Lakers learn from their recent draft misses? 6:32 How will Tony Bennett influence LA's draft approach? 10:45 What's the biggest takeaway with this draft class? 12:32 Can LA find a rotation-level guy at No. 25? 14:00 Who should the Lakers target at No. 25? 14:09 Joshua Jefferson 19:59 Zuby Ejiofor 24:14 Henri Veesaar 33:48 Tarris Reed Jr. 36:59 Ranking Mike's four options for No. 25 40:02 Jayden Quaintance 45:16 Chris Cenac Jr. 52:57 Final ranking of Mike's favorite (potential) options 55:18 Should LA consider trading back? 58:19 Is there a player(s) worth trading up for? 1:01:13 Evaluating this pick vs. the 2031 and 2033 firsts as trade assets 1:04:37 Mike's favorite second-round prospects (picks No. 31-45) 1:10:30 Outro

    1hr 12min

  6. 17 Jun

    The Lakers' Most Important Offseason Decision: Cap Space vs. Staying Above The Cap

    Jovan Buha discusses one of the Los Angeles Lakers' most important offseason decisions: whether to create cap space or remain an over-the-cap team. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ 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 2:24 The case for and against using cap space 12:01 The case for and against going above the cap 19:29 Closing thoughts 23:22 Outro

    24 min

  7. 15 Jun

    Lakers Mailbag: Should LA Build To Beat Wemby? LeBron vs. Luka Timeline & More

    Jovan Buha answers your questions about the Los Angeles Lakers. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ 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 0:20 Question: Should LA build its roster with Wemby in mind? 9:32 Question: How much should LeBron factor into LA's timeline? Most realistic trade targets next to Luka & Austin? 18:17 Question: Ideal draft archetype: defensive wing, stretch 5, or physical big? 23:54 Question: Thoughts on LA's new front office structure? 27:15 Question: Bargain FAs + best trade targets for LA's needs? 34:14 Outro

    35 min

  8. 12 Jun

    Lakers Mailbag: The Ideal Center Next To Luka, Hidden Targets & More

    Jovan Buha answers your questions about the Los Angeles Lakers. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ 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 0:38 Question: Ideal boxes for LA's next center to check? 12:27 Question: Who are some under-the-radar targets? 17:24 Question: What lessons are applicable for LA from the Knicks? 24:39 Question: Should LA trade for Christian Braun if they get a pick? 32:44 Question: Thoughts on a Nic Claxton & Robert Williams III pairing? 38:15 Outro

    39 min
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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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