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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. 2 HR AGO

    Five BIG Lakers Questions Coming Out Of The All-Star Break

    Jovan Buha analyzes five post-All-Star break questions for the Los Angeles Lakers. Jovan examines the Lakers' health relative to the rest of the West, the concerning Big 3 lineup data and potential solutions, the recent defensive improvement, why the Lakers should shoot 3s better over the stretch run, 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 1:29 Question No. 1: Will they ever get — and stay — healthy? 7:08 Question No. 2: Can they figure out the optimal way to use the Big 3? 15:30 Question No. 3: How sustainable is the recent defensive improvement? 21:56 Question No. 4: Will their 3-point shooting eventually stabilize? 26:54 Question No. 5: Who fits around Luka and AR long term? 30:09 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

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Lakers Report Cards: Luka Doncic, LeBron James, JJ Redick, Rob Pelinka & More | Great Western Forum

    Note: This was recorded last week before the Lakers-Mavericks game. In the latest episode of The Great Western Forum, a Lakers show hosted by Jovan Buha, Pete Zayas, and Anthony Irwin, the trio recaps the Lakers' season at the All-Star break. Jovan, Pete, and Anthony discuss the Lakers at the All-Star break, grade the primary figures -- Luka Dončić, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, JJ Redick, and Rob Pelinka -- and analyze the 2026 offseason plan. 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 2:04 The Lakers at the All-Star break 8:02 Luka Doncic 17:49 Austin Reaves 24:02 LeBron James 37:56 Rob Pelinka & the front office 51:54 Pete's breakdown of the 2026 cap-space plan 58:40 JJ Redick 1:10:43 Lakers' role players 1:16:23 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 24m

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Mavs Reaction: LeBron Posts First Triple-Double Of Season As LA Reaches All-Star Break

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-104 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Feb. 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/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 5:03 Buha's Big Picture: Taking stock of the Lakers at the All-Star break 14:17 Notable performers 28:28 Stat of the night: 35 assists (third-most this season) 29:30 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton 30:18 Q&A 1:35:29 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 41m

  4. 11 FEB

    Lakers-Spurs Reaction: Victor Wembanyama Stomps Shorthanded LA W/o Luka, LeBron & AR

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 136-108 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, Feb. 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/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 2:16 Buha's Big Picture: South Bay Lakers get valuable opportunities 10:31 Notable performers 12:49 Stat of the night: Victor Wembanyama's 40 points in 26 minutes 12:55 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on the starters 14:02 Takeaway No. 2: Standings watch 15:40 Takeaway No. 3: JJ Redick calls out the defense despite being shorthanded 17:10 Q&A 1:24:20 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 31m

  5. 10 FEB

    Lakers-Thunder Reaction: LA's Second-Half Rally Not Enough Against OKC In Best Loss Of The Season

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, Feb. 9, 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/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 3:10 Buha's Big Picture: Best loss of the season 19:50 Notable performers 30:27 Stats of the night: 23 OKC points off LA's 15 turnovers & 24 OKC second-chance points 31:58 Takeaway No. 1: LA is trending in the right direction (8-4 past 12, 9th in net rating) 35:26 Takeaway No. 2: Additional Kennard thoughts 40:44 Takeaway No. 3: JJ Redick explains the rationale behind signing Kobe Bufkin 48:43 Q&A 1:34:15 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

    1h 40m

  6. 8 FEB

    Lakers-Warriors Reaction: Luka-Less LA Outlasts Curry-Less Golden State For Third Straight Win

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 105-99 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, Feb. 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/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 3:39 Buha's Big Picture: Rob Pelinka addresses trade deadline, 2026 offseason & more 20:39 Notable performers 30:29 Stat of the night: 17 stocks (10 blocks!) 33:45 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on Luka Doncic & Deandre Ayton 36:22 Takeaway No. 2: Luke Kennard's first impression 41:35 Takeaway No. 3: Maxi Kleber's stellar screening & switching 46:14 Q&A 48:19 Lakers sign Kobe Bufkin to 15th roster spot 51:12 Back to Q&A 59:31 More Bufkin thoughts 1:05:17 Back to Q&A 1:44:05 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 50m

  7. 7 FEB

    Lakers Trade Deadline, Luka's Injury & 2026 Offseason Plans W/ Andy Kamenetzky

    Jovan Buha is joined by Andy Kamenetzky of Locked On Lakers and ESPN LA to discuss the Lakers' 2026 trade deadline, Luke Kennard, Luka Doncic's hamstring injury, Austin Reaves' return, and the 2026 offseason. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. Watch Andy on Locked On Lakers here: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnLakers And follow him here: https://x.com/KamBrothers 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 0:55 Analyzing the Lakers' 2026 trade deadline 3:50 Giannis aside 10:10 Luke Kennard's fit with the Lakers 12:59 Should LA have tried to trade their first-round pick? 17:27 The Lakers' 2026 offseason plans 28:52 Should we have faith in the LA to pull off its plan? 39:54 Grading the start to the Luka era 42:39 Q&A 1:05:52 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 12m

  8. 6 FEB

    Lakers-76ers Reaction: LA Surges Late For Crazy Comeback, Loses Luka Doncic To Injury In First Half

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-115 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, Feb. 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/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 2:55 Buha's Big Picture: Luka's potential hamstring injury 10:04 Notable performers 24:37 Stat of the night: 10 second-half stocks (after just two in first half) 25:57 Takeaway No. 1: The $240 Million Man 29:54 Takeaway No. 2: LA's recent defensive uptick continues to swing games 32:43 Takeaway No. 3: JJ discusses Luke Kennard 34:39 Q&A 1:49:26 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 56m
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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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