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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. 15 HR AGO

    Lakers-Bucks Reaction: LA Concludes Successful 3-2 Road Trip With Emphatic Win Over Milwaukee

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-95 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, Nov. 15, 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 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:39 Overarching thought: A successful and informative road trip 11:28 Notable performers 24:31 Stat of the night: 100.6 defensive rating -- best of the season 25:20 Takeaway No. 1: LA's best defensive performance of the season 28:44 Takeaway No. 2: A couple of new bombshells enter the villa (Kleber & Thiero) 35:03 Takeaway No. 3: LA is about to add LeBron to a group on pace to win 59 games ... 37:41 Q&A 2:06:02 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

    2h 12m

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Lakers-Pelicans Reaction: LA Improves To 2-0 In NBA Cup Behind Dominance Of Luka, Reaves & Ayton

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Nov. 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 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:51 Overarching thought: A return to form … sort of 7:38 Notable performers 13:50 Stat of the night: 22 fast-break points 14:50 Takeaway No. 1: The bench has been rough lately and likely needs to be staggered 18:31 Takeaway No. 2: LA remains in control of NBA Cup Group B 19:57 Takeaway No. 3: Trey Murphy III & Herb Jones scouting reports 24:41 Q&A 51:02 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

    55 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Lakers' Lessons From OKC Loss, Offensive Organization & LeBron's Impact W/ Cranjis

    Jovan Buha is joined by Tim, aka Cranjis McBaksetball, of The Lakers Exceptionalism podcast and BBall Index to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the state of LA's offense and defense, how LeBron James' return will impact them on both sides of the ball, 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 Follow Tim on X: https://x.com/Tim_NBA Listen to him here: https://linktr.ee/lakersexceptionalism Check out BBall Index: https://www.bball-index.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:39 Biggest takeaway from the OKC loss? 10:36 What have we learned about LA on this 1-2 road trip? 15:50 Can the Deandre Ayton-Rui Hachimura pairing be viable defensively? 23:06 Austin Reaves' performance vs. OKC: Something or nothing? 28:07 How much will LeBron James' impending return impact LA's offense? 33:02 The state of LA's offense: How would Tim evaluate it? 41:58 Any trends for when LA is more disorganized offensively? 44:48 What is LA's realistic offensive ceiling? 48:59 What can LA do better defensively? Is the only option a trade? 55:47 Q&A 1:21:27 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 26m

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Thunder Reaction: LA Gets Dog-Walked By OKC In Measuring-Stick Loss

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 121-92 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, Nov. 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.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 2:06 Overarching thought: There is a notable gap between LA and OKC 8:51 Notable performers 16:18 Stats of the night (swing factors): 20 turnovers and -2 free-throw advantage 18:26 Takeaway No. 1: This road trip has highlighted LA's athleticism and defense deficiencies 22:12 Takeaway No. 2: Another LeBron James injury update 23:20 Takeaway No. 3: What I'd like to see from the rest of this trip 25:57 Q&A 1:19:47 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 24m
  5. NBA MVP, All-NBA, Rookie Of The Year & Other Early Awards W/ Andrew Fenichel | Beyond The Block

    3 DAYS AGO

    NBA MVP, All-NBA, Rookie Of The Year & Other Early Awards W/ Andrew Fenichel | Beyond The Block

    Jovan Buha is joined by Andrew Fenichel to hand out way-too-early awards for the 2025-26 season, including MVP, All-NBA, Rookie of the Year, 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 Follow Andrew on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewFenichel And on Twitter: https://x.com/Andrew_Fenichel And on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drewfenny?lang=en TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Way-too-early NBA awards 1:50 MVP 12:35 All-NBA teams 19:00 Rookie of the Year 24:01 All-Rookie teams 26:42 Defensive Player of the Year 27:34 All-Defensive teams 29:23 Coach of the Year 34:39 Most Improved Player 42:14 Sixth Man of the Year 47:03 Q&A 57:12 The Corner 3 with Keoni 57:42 Dallas autopsy: What's next? 1:04:02 The Athletic's top 25 players of the past 25 years 1:21:00 New All-Star Game format 1:25:40 Way-too-early All-Star starters 1:27:48 Will Dallas trade Anthony Davis? Can they? 1:36:41 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 43m

  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    10 Lakers Storylines: MVP Luka, Austin Reaves' Growth, Newcomers Shine, LeBron's Return & More

    In the first "State of the Lakers" of the 2025-26 regular season, Jovan Buha analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers at the 10-game mark (technically 11-game mark). 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 0:55 Where LA stands at the 11-game mark 1:26 Storyline No. 1: MVP-level Luka 5:39 Storyline No. 2: Austin Reaves' All-Star growth 8:48 Storyline No. 3: Newcomers shine in their new roles 14:35 Storyline No. 4: Injuries are an early hurdle 16:50 Storyline No. 5: Lakers Culture 19:16 Storyline No. 6: The defense ... has been bad 26:33 Storyline No. 7: The fifth-starter battle 32:22 Storyline No. 8: LeBron James' impending return 36:25 Storyline No. 9: Flashes of progress with the younger players 40:52 Storyline No. 10: Early lineup data 45:16 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. 5 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Hornets Reaction: LA Bounces Back With Road Win In Austin Reaves' Return

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Nov. 10, 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 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:38 Overarching thought: A bounce-back performance ... sort of 10:41 Notable performers 19:39 Stat of the night: 7 steals for Marcus Smart 20:56 Takeaway No. 1: LA really missed Austin Reaves 23:03 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron James and Adou Thiero 25:31 Takeaway No. 3: LAL-OKC mini preview 31:29 Q&A 1:44:08 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 50m

  8. 9 NOV

    Lakers-Hawks Reaction: LA Gets Embarrassed In Blowout Loss To Open Their Five-Game Road Trip

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 122-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, Nov. 8, 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 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:02 Overarching thought: More than a "trap game" -- it's a reminder of how LA needs to approach each game 9:28 Notable performers 9:56 Stats of the night: 37 assists and 36 points off turnovers for Atlanta 10:57 Takeaway No. 1: LA needs to figure out the non-Luka lineups while Austin Reaves is out 14:24 Takeaway No. 2: This sets the wrong tone for the road trip (at least temporarily) 15:50 Takeaway No. 3: Impact of Reaves' absence + his potential return 18:20 Q&A 1:28:46 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 33m
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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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