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Buha's Block

Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers for The Athletic, covers the purple and gold with a weekly podcast, including news, analysis and exclusive interviews with media, players, coaches, team personnel and more.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Nuggets Postgame Reaction: LA Embarrassed In Another Denver Loss

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-102 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Jovan covers Denver's continued dominance of the Lakers, Anthony Davis' rough offensive performance, D'Angelo Russell's recent struggles, LA going 0-2 against tougher competition this week, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00: Intro7:05 Takeaway No. 1: Time is a flat circle13:56 Takeaway No. 2: AD had an uncharacteristic off-night17:27 Takeaway No. 3: DLo has been really struggling lately23:20: Q&A52:13 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

    54 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Lakers Q&A: Roster Needs, Dalton Knecht, Jonas Valanciunas, Ideal Starters, Denver

    Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers questions. Jovan analyzes Dalton Knecht's spot within the starting lineup, Jarred Vanderbilt's role when he returns, Jonas Valanciunas' potential fit in Los Angeles, the Lakers' biggest need on the trade market, the ideal starting group, Max Christie vs. Gabe Vincent, playing Denver on Saturday, and much more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:53 Q&A1:26:20 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

    1h 27m

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Magic Postgame Reaction: LA Loses At The Free Throw Line

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-118 loss to the Orlando Magic on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Jovan covers the Lakers' first loss in nearly two weeks (and first home loss), the missed free throws, Dalton Knecht's potential role moving forward, the difficult upcoming slate, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:03 Takeaway No. 1: Missed opportunities (mainly free throws)8:17 Takeaway No. 2: Starting lineup is probably going to stay the same (pre-Rui injury)13:30 Takeaway No. 3: 0-1 to kick off a difficult five-game stretch19:53 Q&A52:30 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

    53 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 67: Dalton Knecht’s Realistic Ceiling & 2024 Redraft Ranking With Sam Vecenie

    Jovan Buha welcomes Sam Vecenie of The Athletic and Game Theory Podcast to break down Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht’s recent surge.Sam and I discuss his early impressions of Knecht, the 37-point performance against the Utah Jazz, whether Knecht should keep starting once Rui Hachimura returns from injury, where Knecht would go in a redraft of the 2024 NBA Draft, a realistic ceiling for him, the Klay Thompson comparisons, Duncan Robinson, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:55 Early impressions of Dalton Knecht and his 37-point eruption5:59 Does Knecht remain the starter once Rui Hachimura returns?11:25 Where would Knecht go in a redraft of the 2024 NBA Draft?20:24 What does Knecht need to focus on the rest of the season?27:29 What’s a realistic ceiling for Knecht?31:39 What does Sam think of the Klay Thompson comparisons?36:28 Why Sam compares Knecht to a more explosive Duncan Robinson38:45 There’s more to Knecht’s game than just shooting41:26 LA can make noise in the West43:18 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

    44 min

  5. 20 NOV

    Lakers-Jazz Postgame Reaction: Dalton Knecht ERUPTS for 37 Points in LA's Sixth Straight Win

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-118 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Jovan covers Dalton Knecht's career night of a career-high 37 points and a rookie record-tying nine 3-pointers, what it means for his future role, the Lakers being 9-0 in the NBA Cup, LA's six-game win streak, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro3:16 Takeaway No. 1: Dalton Knecht's historic ERUPTION17:42 Takeaway No. 2: LA has a legitimate chance to win their NBA Cup group23:18 Takeaway No. 3: How long will the winning streak last?27:35 Q&A1:04:25 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

    1h 5m

  6. 19 NOV

    Ep. 66: Dalton Knecht's Breakout, LeBron & More Trends From The Lakers' 5-Game Win Streak

    Jovan Buha analyzes five notable developments amid the Los Angeles Lakers' five-game win streak.From Dalton Knecht's breakout to LeBron James' playmaking to LA's improvement in transition defense, Jovan covers the developments that have led to the Lakers' recent surge.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:33 Contextualizing LA’s five-game win streak5:33 Trend No. 1: Dalton Knecht’s breakout11:40 Trend No. 2: A more balanced rotation15:53 Trend No. 3: LeBron's increased playmaking23:05 Trend No. 4: Transition defense has improved27:32 Trend No. 5: Max Christie’s re-emergence33:49 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

    34 min

  7. 17 NOV

    Lakers-Pelicans Postgame Reaction: LA Grinds Out Its Fifth Straight Win

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 104-99 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Jovan covers the value of winning ugly, LA's second-half comeback, LeBron James' clutch play, Dalton Knecht's career-best night (so far), Christian Koloko's growth, Max Christie, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro2:59 Takeaway No. 1: A win is a win in the West12:47 Takeaway No. 2: Dalton Knecht has officially arrived23:40 Takeaway No. 3: Christian Koloko is showing growth28:39 Q&A2:04:18 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

  8. 16 NOV

    Lakers-Spurs Postgame Reaction: LA Improves To 8-0 In The NBA Cup

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, November 15, 2024.  Jovan covers Anthony Davis' 40-point performance and recent hot shooting, LeBron James' fourth straight triple-double, Max Christie's best game of the season, the bench's contributions, the NBA Cup, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro1:49 Takeaway No. 1: Max Christie breaks out12:32 Takeaway No. 2: AD's recent 3-point shooting17:26 Bonus takeaway: LeBron's fourth straight triple-double19:08 Takeaway No. 3: LA improves to 8-0 in the NBA Cup26:52 Q&A1:13:01 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

    1h 14m
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Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers for The Athletic, covers the purple and gold with a weekly podcast, including news, analysis and exclusive interviews with media, players, coaches, team personnel and more.

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