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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. 6H AGO

    Lakers-Rockets Game 3 Reaction: LeBron, Marcus Smart Lead EPIC Comeback To Give LA 3-0 Lead

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-108 overtime win over the Houston Rockets in Game 3 on Friday, April 24, 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 2:46 Buha's Big Picture: The comeback of the season 15:34 Notable performers 32:59 Stat of the night: 18 stocks (6 blocks and 12 steals -- including the two to tie the game) 34:34 Takeaway No. 1: LA's offense stalls in the second half (38 points) 39:20 Takeaway No. 2: Conversely, Houston begins to make progress offensively 42:05 Takeaway No. 3: LA's bench boost 45:46 Q&A 2:16:21 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. 1D AGO

    Lakers-Rockets Game 2 Rewatch Thoughts, Game 3 Adjustments & Austin Reaves' Return

    Jovan Buha shares additional thoughts on Game 2 of Lakers-Rockets after his rewatch, then goes into adjustments for Game 3. 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 1:59 Game 2 rewatch observations 20:53 Game 3 adjustments 30:57 Q&A 1:34:54 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

  3. 1D AGO

    Austin Reaves Upgraded To Questionable For Game 3 Vs. Rockets, Kevin Durant Downgraded W/ New Injury

    Jovan Buha reacts to the news that Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3 vs. the Houston Rockets. He also analyzes Kevin Durant's potential absence in Game 3 with a new ankle sprain. 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 0:15 Austin Reaves is upgraded to questionable for Game 3 3:23 Quick Jake LaRavia update 3:36 Kevin Durant is downgraded to questionable for Game 3 5:57 The recent rash of injuries shows how quickly the playoffs can flip 7:45 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

    11 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Lakers-Rockets Game 2 Reaction: LA Takes Commanding 2-0 Lead Behind Big Nights From LeBron, Smart & Kennard

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-94 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 2 on Tuesday, April 21, 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 7:28 Buha's Big Picture: LA stymies KD a third straight game 21:36 Notable performers 42:42 Stats of the night: 32-0 (LeBron-led teams with two-game series lead) and 9 (Kevin Durant turnovers -- playoff career-high-tying) 43:04 Takeaway No. 1: The signing that changed the Lakers' season 49:14 Takeaway No. 2: Game 3 adjustments 54:30 Takeaway No. 3: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves injury updates 55:27 Q&A 2:09:45 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 17m

  5. 4D AGO

    Lakers Game 2 Adjustments, Luka Doncic & JJ Redick Snubbed, KD's Return | Great Western Forum

    In the latest episode of The Great Western Forum, a Lakers show hosted by Jovan Buha, Pete Zayas, and Anthony Irwin, the trio analyzes the Lakers' Game 1 win and looks ahead to Game 2 and beyond. Jovan, Pete, and Anthony discuss Game 1, the adjustments they expect for Game 2 from the Lakers and Rockets, Kevin Durant's eventual return, if the Lakers have any chance against the Thunder (if they advance), 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/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 4:57 Luka Doncic and JJ Redick snubbed from awards 18:58 Game 1 reaction + why the Lakers can win this series 29:13 Game 2 adjustments 40:12 Impact of Kevin Durant's eventual return 46:40 LA leaning more into athletic lineups? 52:17 Does Game 1 change LA's outlook against OKC? 1:01:10 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 8m

  6. 5D AGO

    Lakers-Rockets Game 1 Rewatch Thoughts, Game 2 Adjustments & NBA Awards Finalists

    Jovan Buha shares additional thoughts on Game 1 of Lakers-Rockets after his rewatch, then goes into adjustments for Game 2. 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 1:11 Game 1 rewatch observations and addendums 25:01 Game 2 adjustments 30:46 NBA awards finalists 41:42 Q&A 2:00:29 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 6m

  7. 6D AGO

    Lakers-Rockets Game 1 Reaction: LeBron James, Luke Kennard Guide LA To 1-0 Series Lead

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 107-98 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series on Saturday, April 18. 2026. 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 4:02 Buha's Big Picture: Houston, you have problems 17:17 Notable performers 36:44 Stats of the night: Luke Kennard's playoff career-high 27 points + LeBron James' playoff career-high 8 assists in the first quarter 37:42 Takeaway No. 1: Early Game 2 adjustments (pre-rewatch) 46:28 Takeaway No. 2: The trade that changed LA's season 51:00 Takeaway No. 3: The playoff rotation 53:52 Q&A 2:15:39 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
  8. NBA Awards, Playoff Series Previews, Top 10 Players & Top 5 Contenders W/ Khobi Price

    APR 17

    NBA Awards, Playoff Series Previews, Top 10 Players & Top 5 Contenders W/ Khobi Price

    Jovan Buha is joined by Khobi Price of the California Post to discuss their 2025-26 awards, preview each playoff series, and then ran the top 10 players and top 5 teams going into the playoffs. Follow Khobi on X: https://x.com/khobi_price Read him at the California Post: https://nypost.com/author/khobi-price/ Read his story on how to fix the 65-game rule: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/sports/nba-needs-to-change-rules-to-qualify-for-awards/ 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 2:37 What has this been like for Khobi? How is he approaching awards voting? 6:40 MVP 18:31 All-NBA teams 23:52 Defensive Player of the Year 26:55 All-Defense teams 30:36 Coach of the Year 37:39 Rookie of the Year 45:48 All-Rookie teams 48:33 Sixth Man of the Year 49:40 Most Improved Player 57:58 Western Conference playoff series picks 1:20:09 Eastern Conference playoff series picks 1:23:50 Top 10 playoff players draft 1:35:25 Top 5 contenders going into the playoffs 1:46:14 Q&A 1:48:36 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 55m
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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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