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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. 10 HR AGO

    Lakers Mailbag: LA's Future Around Luka, Andrew Wiggins' Upside, Dalton Knecht's Trade Value

    Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions in the latest episode of Buha's Block. Jovan analyzes how well the Lakers are set up to contend around Luka Doncic over the next few seasons, who the Lakers should try to flip Rui Hachimura for, whether Dalton Knecht can rehab his trade value this season, if Andrew Wiggins raises LA's ceiling enough to compete with OKC and Denver, LA's drop coverage against pick-and-rolls, and more. 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 0:27 Question No. 1: Can LA contend with Luka over the next few years? Confident they can identify the right role players? 9:44 Question No. 2: Which teams would be interested in Rui Hachimura? Who should LA target? 14:54 Question No. 3: Can Dalton Knecht rehab his trade value? 20:38 Question No. 4: Would Andrew Wiggins improve LA's defense enough? Anyone you'd trade Austin Reaves for 1-for-1? 27:15 Question No. 5: What is LA prioritizing in their drop coverage? 32:10 Question No. 6: Most entertaining/fun/stressful parts of the last few seasons covering the team? 37:34 Question No. 7: What do those lines on the Lakers' practice court mean? 40:42 Question No. 8: Top five coffee shops in LA? 45:29 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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

    50 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Lakers-Mavs Reaction: LA Thrashed In Second Half Without Luka + LeBron James Injury Update

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 121-94 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. 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 2:45 Overarching thought: The Lakers continue to both encourage and madden this preseason 6:42 Notable performers 12:04 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on LeBron James, Jarred Vanderbilt & Bronny James 14:38 Takeaway No. 2: Gabe Vincent has been one of the bright spots of the preseason 17:33 Takeaway No. 3: Friday's preseason finale will be a dress rehearsal for LA 20:51 Q&A 1:32:15 Outro #losangeleslakers #lakers 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 37m

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Suns Reaction: Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart Make Season Debuts As LA Loses Late

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 113-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. 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 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:54 Overarching thoughts: Luka looks like Luka in season debut 6:19 Notable performers 11:56 Takeaway No. 1: The offensive blueprint without LeBron 15:46 Takeaway No. 2: First impressions of Marcus Smart 18:41 Takeaway No. 3: LA cleans up transition defense but still struggles defensively 20:27 Stats of the night: Luka & AR combining for 50 points on 31 shots + Smart taking 0 shots 20:56 Q&A 1:08:03 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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 13m

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Warriors Reaction: LA Cruises Without LeBron, Luka In Its First Preseason Win

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 126-116 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 4:23 Overarching thoughts: This is the blueprint for LA (especially without LeBron) 7:19 Notable performers 14:36 Stat of the night: 124 offensive rating (preseason high) 14:57 Takeaway No. 1: Notable offensive improvements from the opening weekend 17:32 Takeaway No. 2: Ayton as an offensive hub 20:31 Takeaway No. 3: Transition defense remains a glaring concern 23:35 Q&A 1:13:27 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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 19m

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    Lakers Practice Report: Luka Update, New Starting Lineup, Adou Thiero Return Unclear

    Jovan Buha shares three takeaways from Los Angeles Lakers practice on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 1:13 Takeaway No. 1: LA is still figuring out the starters/rotation/identity without LeBron 6:14 Takeaway No. 2: Luka is back to fully practicing and will play in two preseason games 8:17 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates on Marcus Smart, Adou Thiero and Maxi Kleber 11:14 Q&A 1:15:51 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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 21m

  6. 5 DAYS AGO

    Top 25 Lakers Of The Past 25 Years Live Draft With Trevor Lane, Pete Zayas & Buha's Block

    Jovan Buha is joined by Trevor Lane, Pete Zayas and Keoni and Vijay of Buha's Block to break down the top 25 Lakers of the past 25 years (1999-00 through 2024-25). Then, they see who can draft the best team among the pool of players. 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 2:20 Top 25 Lakers of the past 25 years 3:41 Facts from the top 25 list 4:37 Our thoughts on the final list: Who's too high? Too low? Who should be on it? 12:47 Rules and criteria for the draft 14:57 Randomized draft order 15:59 Live draft 30:19 Recap of each team 31:36 Our reactions to the draft and each team 34:30 Where's LA's depth in talent over the past 25 years? 39:05 Who was the biggest riser or surprise pick? 40:29 Which players would help the current Lakers the most? 42:39 We add sixth men to our teams 45:33 Final thoughts 46:23 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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

    51 min

  7. 10 OCT

    Lakers Mailbag: Why LA Has To Trade To Contend, Best Fits Around Luka, LeBron Passing The Torch

    Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions in the latest episode of Buha's Block. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' best path to contending this season, the differences between LeBron James passing the proverbial torch to Luka Doncic vs. Anthony Davis, the best types of player archetypes around Luka and how many of them are on the Lakers, what it's like to cover a Lakers home game, JJ Redick's job security, and more. 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 1:26 Question No. 1: More realistic for LA to contend from a trade or internal growth? 6:17 Question No. 2: Differences with LeBron passing the torch to Luka vs. AD? 10:57 Question No. 3: Which types of players fit best next to Luka? How many are on this team? 17:04 Question No. 4: What are the logistics of covering a Lakers home game from start to finish? 26:03 Question No. 5: Will JJ Redick be on the hot seat if the Lakers have another early playoff exit? 29:38 Question No. 6: Will Deandre Ayton be a Laker beyond this season? 32:16 Question No. 7: How will Jake LaRavia's role be affected by the starting lineup? 36:32 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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

    41 min

  8. 9 OCT

    BREAKING: LeBron James To Miss At Least 3-4 Weeks With Sciatica Injury

    Jovan Buha reacts to the news that LeBron James will be reevaluated in approximately 3-4 weeks for sciatica on his right side, per the Los Angeles Lakers. 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 0:17 LeBron James injury update 1:38 How long could LeBron be out? 4:32 Short-term impact of LeBron's absence: starters, offense, defense, etc. 12:27 Potential long-term impact of LeBron's absence 15:14 Practice updates on Smart, JJ on Ayton's comment, Lakers' interior line 18:05 Q&A 1:02:07 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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 6m
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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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