Buha's Block with 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. 7 hr ago

    Lakers 2026-27 Schedule: Biggest Games, Toughest Stretches & Key Takeaways

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 2026-27 schedule release. 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 1:01 Notes on LA's schedule 1:50 LA's first 10 games of the season 3:21 Longest road trip of the season 4:31 LAL only plays OKC & SAS three times each 5:58 The most important games of the season 12:44 LAL-GSW opening night thoughts 15:45 LAL-PHI Christmas Day thoughts 18:23 Outro

  2. 1 day ago

    The Lakers Sold For $12.5 Billion To Bob Iger & Josh Kushner: What Happens Now?

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' record-breaking $12.5 billion sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. 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 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:33 Why did Mark Walter sell the team 14 months later? 4:37 Looking back on the Walter era 7:06 What we know about Bob Iger and Josh Kushner 8:58 Does Jeanie Buss remain in charge? 12:01 The uncertainty with the new dynamic 16:25 What's next for Iger and Kushner? 18:31 Outro

  3. 3 days ago

    Sandro Mamukelashvili Preview: How His Skill Set Can Unlock The Lakers' Offense (w/ Es Baraheni)

    Jovan Buha is joined by Es Baraheni of The Athletic to preview Sandro Mamukelashvili's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow Es on X: https://x.com/JustEsBaraheni Watch him on The Athletic's NBA Daily: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAthleticNBADaily And read him at Raptors Republic: https://raptorsrepublic.com/author/es/ 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 0:55 Breaking down Mamu's game on both ends 4:01 How Mamu fits with the Lakers 6:51 Mamu's 4-year, $52M contract 8:31 Is Mamu more of a 4 or a 5? 13:31 Can Mamu start at the 4? 17:54 Does Mamu fit better than Rui did? 23:19 Mamu's 2026 playoff struggles 26:23 What is Mamu like in the locker room? 28:06 Outro

  4. 6 Aug

    Who Should Be The Lakers' Fifth Starter? Rotation, Minutes & More (w/ Trevor Lane & Iztok Franko)

    Jovan Buha is joined by Trevor Lane and Iztok Franko to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth starter battle, rotation, and projected minutes. Follow Iztok on X: https://x.com/iztok_franko Subscribe to digginbasketball: https://digginbasketball.substack.com/ Follow Trevor on X: https://x.com/TrevorLane Follow Lakers Collective: https://www.youtube.com/@LakersCollective Follow Lakers Nation: https://www.youtube.com/@LakersNation Follow The BasketballBulletin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasketballBulletin Follow The NBA Front Office Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/NBAFrontOffice 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 1:08 Analyzing the four candidates for LA's fifth starting spot 16:57 Which players fill out the backend of the rotation? 30:36 How many minutes will each projected rotation player play? 42:50 What does the rotation look like if LA lands a starting wing and/or backup C? 46:20 LA's new depth stands out 48:26 Who will LA waive/trade to get to 15 players? 50:07 Outro

  5. 4 Aug

    Lakers Mailbag: LA's Ceiling With A Starting Wing, Should They Stand Pat? & More

    Jovan Buha answers 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 0:31 Question No. 1: Where would LA rank with PJ or Kuminga? 6:18 Question No. 2: Is it possible to land a good backup C and a starting wing? 12:14 Question No. 3: Could this team actually be fine as is? 18:26 Question No. 4: Is Mamu closer to what LA needs at the 4 than Rui? 23:00 Question No. 5: Would PJ Washington be the ideal fifth starter? 29:11 Question No. 6: Is Grant Williams an overlooked option? 37:05 Question No. 7: Over/under on organized offense rate next season? 39:44 Question No. 8: How much will Ziaire Williams play if no PJ/Kuminga? 43:32 Question No. 9: What's the greatest Lakers team of all-time? 52:38 Question No. 10: Who are my favorite Lakers ever? 57:08 Outro

  6. 31 Jul

    Lakers Mailbag: Why LA Should Make A Move Now + Next Summer's Cap Space, OKC & More

    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 0:28 Question No. 1: Can LA trade for a wing now + still use NTMLE next summer? 13:05 Question No. 2: Why are the Lakers interested in Kuminga? 22:31 Question No. 3: Does LA match up better with OKC without Dort? 31:24 Question No. 4: Can anyone win the title nowadays post-NYK? 36:07 Question No. 5: Can Carr & Thiero develop into starters? 43:57 Question No. 6: Would you trade Carr & Thiero for Watson or Murphy? 49:19 Question No. 7: Is JJ the right coach for the team? 56:12 Question No. 8: Will LA keep Hardy after welcoming him? 59:06 Outro

  7. 29 Jul

    Lakers Mailbag: What's LA's New Identity? + Kuminga's Impact, 50 Wins & More

    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 0:26 Question No. 1: What will LA's offensive and defensive identities be this season? 12:06 Question No. 2: Will the Lakers win at least 50 games again? 15:20 Question No. 3: How would adding Kuminga change LA's season outlook? (+ my favorite sitcoms) 23:30 Question No. 4: Are the Lakers afraid to go all-in with their assets? 28:10 Question No. 5: How can LA add two starters + a backup C? 37:14 Question No. 6: Will JJ hinder the young players' growth? 43:14 Question No. 7: Who has the brighter future: LA or Dallas? 47:54 Outro

  8. 24 Jul

    LeBron To Philadelphia: Breaking Down His Fit With The 76ers

    Jovan Buha analyzes LeBron James' signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. 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 1:10 Why did LeBron choose Philadelphia? 3:29 How the 76ers' starting lineup will fit together offensively 8:37 How the Sixers stack up in the East and NBA 13:28 LeBron's relationship with Philly & its fans 14:44 Final thoughts on LeBron to Philly 16:30 What's next for the rest of the league? 17:22 Outro

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