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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 Mailbag: What's Realistic For LA This Summer?, Cap Space, Draft Needs, Keep No. 25 Pick?

    Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers questions. 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 0:43 Question No. 1: What’s realistic for the Lakers with their cap flexibility? 15:47 Question No. 2: How likely is it that LA is a cap space team? Prioritize NTMLE and minimums? 20:45 Question No. 3: Who should LA keep based on their need for more two-way talent? 31:42 Question No. 4: Which player archetypes should LA target in the draft? 38:09 Question No. 5: Will LA keep the No. 25 pick? 39:36 Question No. 6: Better to be top 5 offense/top 15 defense or top 10 offense/top 5 defense? Is LA actually going for it? 45:40 Question No. 7: Any updates on LA’s scouting department? 48:12 Outro

    49 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Lakers Mailbag: LA's Roster Needs, Austin Reaves' Playoff Performance, Best Restricted Free Agents

    Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions. 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 0:40 Question No. 1: Biggest roster need? Which position group? 7:01 Questions No. 2 and 3: Which RFAs should LA prioritize? Rui vs. Luke? 15:59 Question No. 4: Better to prioritize spending on a center or a wing? 18:37 Question No. 5: Why was the Austin Reaves playoff discourse so negative? 29:12 Question No. 6: If LeBron wants to make similar $, what should the Lakers do? 36:34 Question No. 7: Should the Lakers retain Rui Hachimura? 41:13 Outro

    42 min

  3. 13 MAY

    Rob Pelinka & JJ Redick Exit Interview Reaction: Team Needs, LeBron & AR, Front Office Additions

    Jovan Buha reacts to the end-of-season media availability for Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. 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 1:59 Takeaway No. 1: LA plans to add two assistant GMs as they revamp the front office 5:07 Takeaway No. 2: The Lakers' interest in retaining LeBron, Austin Reaves & Rui Hachimura 9:26 Takeaway No. 3: The roster's need for depth, defense, youth & athleticism 18:49 Takeaway No. 4: The importance of the draft & developing young talent 24:53 Q&A 2:00:32 Outro

    2hr 1min

  4. 12 MAY

    Lakers-Thunder Game 4 Reaction: LA Swept By OKC In Round 2, LeBron's Future, Important Summer Ahead

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-110 loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. 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 4:01 Thank you all for this season 5:27 Buha's Big Picture: Looking back at an incredible 2025-26 season 18:19 Notable performers 33:31 Stat of the night: LA outscored OKC 39-31 in the third 34:45 Takeaway No. 1: The important offseason ahead 39:34 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron's future 41:55 Takeaway No. 3: Luka Doncic offseason updates 43:07 Q&A 2:20:04 Outro

    2h 22m

  5. 10 MAY

    Lakers-Thunder Game 3 Reaction: OKC Dominates Another Second Half To Take 3-0 Series Lead

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-108 loss in Game 3 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, May 9, 2026. 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 5:29 Buha's Big Picture: Talent beats tactics 18:58 Notable performers 39:54 Stats of the night: 30 OKC points off LA's 17 turnovers + LA was 3-for-10 on 3s in the second half 41:25 Takeaway No. 1: What tonight's rotation says about the roster's future 45:45 Takeaway No. 2: Game 4 adjustments 49:06 Takeaway No. 3: LA's needs remain as clear as ever 51:40 Q&A 2:40:18 Outro

    2h 42m

  6. 8 MAY

    Lakers-Thunder Game 2 Reaction: OKC Takes 2-0 Lead, Too Many Mistakes, Austin Reaves Drops Playoff Career-High 31 Points

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 125-107 loss in Game 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, May 7, 2026. 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 4:28 Buha's Big Picture: Mistakes and mental lapses continue to cost the Lakers 16:54 Notable performers 35:35 Stats of the night: OKC was +13 in the non-Shai minutes & LA's 21 turnovers 37:04 Takeaway No. 1: Austin Reaves bounces back with playoff career-high 31 points 45:44 Takeaway No. 2: Injury update on Luka Doncic 47:17 Takeaway No. 3: Game 3 adjustments (pre-rewatch) 51:26 Q&A 2:16:54 Outro

    2h 18m

  7. 6 MAY

    Lakers-Thunder Game 1 Reaction: LA Blown Out Despite Limiting SGA, LeBron Dominates, Austin Reaves Struggles

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 108-90 loss in Game 1 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. 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 7:09 Buha's Big Picture: Opening thoughts on Lakers-Thunder (LeBron, SGA, LA's defense, etc.) 21:41 Notable performers 31:45 Stats of the night: 95.0 offensive rating for the Lakers + -12 in the 12 non-LeBron minutes 34:45 Takeaway No. 1: Austin Reaves was awful offensively in Game 1 45:30 Takeaway No. 2: Game 2 adjustments 49:21 Takeaway No. 3: Jarred Vanderbilt injury update 49:47 Q&A 2:06:13 Outro

    2h 7m

  8. 4 MAY

    Lakers-Thunder Series Preview: Prediction, Questions, X-Factors, Stats & More W/ Cranjis

    Jovan Buha and Tim, aka Cranjis McBasketball of the Lakers Exceptionalism podcast and BBall Index, preview the Western Conference semifinals playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder. 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. 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 1:05 Setting the stage for Lakers-Thunder 11:28 Tim's Lakers question: How — and how well — will LA defend OKC's isos? 19:00 Jovan's Lakers question: How can LA score efficiently enough against this specific defense? 24:15 Tim's Thunder question: How do they defend LA in the pick-and-roll? 28:39 Jovan's Thunder question: How will they defend LeBron and LA's post-ups? 34:31 Tim's Lakers X-factor: LeBron James 37:46 Jovan's Lakers X-factor: Austin Reaves 42:49 Tim's Thunder X-factor: Lu Dort 47:05 Jovan's Thunder X-factor: Ajay Mitchell 52:27 Tim's statistical X-factor: OKC's DREB% and TOV% in wins vs. losses 58:11 Jovan's statistical X-factor: 3-point battle (both volume and %) 1:05:29 Tim's series X-factor: How well can LA defend the rim? 1:11:31 Jovan's series X-factor: Possession battle (mainly TOs and offensive rebounds) 1:16:06 Miscellaneous notes/questions 1:17:18 Tim's series prediction 1:18:35 Jovan's series prediction 1:24:19 Q&A 1:33:37 Outro

    1hr 35min
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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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