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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. 1D AGO

    Lakers-Mavs Reaction: LA Loses First Game W/o Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves, LeBron Posts 30-9-15

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-128 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, April 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/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 3:31 Buha's Big Picture: First impressions of the new-look Lakers 12:15 Notable performers 27:37 Stat of the night: -14 in 7 minutes without Luke Kennard 30:43 Takeaway No. 1: Luka is going back to Europe for treatment to try to return early 36:36 Takeaway No. 2: LA needs someone from South Bay to emerge 41:15 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch 43:14 Q&A 2:15:34 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 22m

  2. 3D AGO

    BREAKING: Austin Reaves Out For 4-6 Weeks With Oblique Injury, Is Lakers Season Over?

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers announcing that Austin Reaves will miss at least 4-6 weeks because of a Grade 2 left oblique injury. 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/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 3:22 What does this mean for Austin Reaves? 7:01 How does this affect Austin's free agency? 9:58 What does this mean for the Lakers? 27:55 My playoff predictions without Luka and AR 34:07 Q&A 1:45:15 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 52m

  3. 4D AGO

    BREAKING: Luka Doncic Out Indefinitely with Grade 2 Hamstring Strain, Can LA Survive Without Him?

    Jovan Buha reacts to the news that Luka Doncic is out indefinitely with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. 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/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 2:26 What does this mean for Luka Doncic? 6:55 What does this mean for the Lakers? 20:14 My predictions on potential LAL-MIN and LAL-HOU series 25:20 Q&A 1:33:08 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 39m

  4. 4D AGO

    Lakers-Thunder Reaction: OKC Embarrasses LA In Biggest Loss Of The Season, Luka Injures His Hamstring

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, April 2, 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/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 6:53 Buha's Big Picture: OKC delivers an embarrassing reality check for LA (+ Notable performers) 29:50 Stat of the night: OKC attempted 23 more FGs than LA 30:50 Takeaway No. 1: The potential impact of a long Luka absence 34:44 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart injury update 35:08 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch 36:46 Q&A 2:07:29 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

    2h 12m

  5. 5D AGO

    Lakers-Thunder Preview, Luka's Historic March, Best First-Round Matchup W/ Raj Chipalu

    Jovan Buha is joined by Raj Chipalu of Silver Screen & Roll and Offside to discuss the Lakers' 15-2 march, Luka Doncic's historic month, the upcoming matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, potential first-round playoff matchups, and more. Follow Raj on X: https://x.com/RajChipalu Read him here: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/authors/rajchipalu Subscribe to Lakers Detailed: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5GNOrbakJWgrQEphgSvg_A Join Offside: https://www.offside.gg/ 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/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 0:44 What stood out most during the Lakers' 15-2 March? 10:10 Luka's historic month and best-in-the-world play 25:01 LAL-OKC preview 47:23 What would constitute success vs. OKC from a process perspective? 55:46 Who's the preferred matchup for LA in Round 1: MIN or HOU? 1:09:09 Q&A 1:35:46 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 42m

  6. 6D AGO

    Lakers-Cavs Reaction: LA Clinches Playoff Spot + 50 Wins, Luka Has 42 Points & 12 Assists In Blowout

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, March 31, 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 5:27 Buha's Big Picture: March Madness 16:18 Notable performers 31:37 Stat of the night: 15-2 in March 32:19 Takeaway No. 1: Recapping Luka's historic March 36:49 Takeaway No. 2: JJ Redick deserves his flowers for a second straight season 44:09 Takeaway No. 3: LAL-OKC preview & stakes 51:55 Q&A 1:54:51 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 1m

  7. MAR 31

    Lakers-Wizards Reaction: LA Wins Without Luka, LeBron Posts Third Triple-Double Of The Season

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-101 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday, March 30, 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 3:24 Buha's Big Picture: Sharpening the non-Luka minutes 8:36 Notable performers 19:38 Stats of the night: 13-for-13 from the centers & LeBron's third triple-double of the season 20:07 Takeaway No. 1: Much-needed rest for Luka, AR & the rest of the Lakers 22:58 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart remains day-to-day until he's '100 percent' 25:14 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch (including No. 3 seed battle) 29:00 Q&A 1:28:44 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 35m

  8. MAR 30

    Lakers Mailbag: Luka's Defense, LA's Options W/ LeBron, Trading 2026 Pick, My Previous MVP Votes

    Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions. 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 1:09 Question No. 1: How does LeBron's cap hold affect LA's cap space? 16:34 Question No. 2: Concerning that Luka is taking so many contested shots + driving less? 26:53 Question No. 3: Calculus for trading 2026 first-round pick this summer? 32:45 Question No. 4: Will the Lakers keep Deandre Ayton? 38:36 Question No. 5: When do awards voters finalize their votes? 40:52 Question No. 6: Goalposts different for defenders on offense vs. scorers on defense? 45:57 Question No. 7: Who did I vote for in MVP in 2023 and 2025? 51:09 Question No. 8: Will the "Luka is a terrible defender" discourse ever end? 1:05:05 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 10m
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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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