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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. 12H 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

  2. 1D 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

  3. 2D 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

  4. 3D 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
  5. NBA Awards, Playoff Series Previews, Top 10 Players & Top 5 Contenders W/ Khobi Price

    5D AGO

    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

  6. 6D AGO

    Lakers-Rockets Series Preview & Prediction, X-Factors, Questions & More W/ Cranjis McBasketball

    Jovan Buha and Tim, aka Cranjis McBasketball of the Lakers Exceptionalism podcast and BBall Index, preview the first-round playoff series matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets. Jovan and Tim discuss one big question for each team, one player X-factor, one statistical X-factor, one series X-factor, their series prediction, and more. Follow Tim on X here: https://x.com/Tim_NBA Check out Lakers Exceptionalism here: https://linktr.ee/lakersexceptionalism Check out BBall Index: https://www.bball-index.com/ 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 1:28 How did Tim prepare for this series? 4:28 Setting the stage with the season numbers 9:55 Tim's Lakers question: Can the Lakers adapt their defensive identity? 18:12 Jovan's Lakers question: Will the Lakers be able to score consistently enough? 23:28 Tim's Rockets question: Which defensive coverages will Houston deploy? 29:21 Jovan's Rockets question: Can they capitalize when they have an offensive advantage? 34:39 Tim's Lakers X-factor: Jake LaRavia 40:18 Jovan's Lakers X-factor: Deandre Ayton 46:21 Tim's Rockets X-factor: Amen Thompson 50:55 Jovan's Rockets X-factor: Amen Thompson (honorable mention to Jabari Smith Jr.) 58:52 Tim's statistical X-factor: Houston's foul rate 1:00:14 Jovan's statistical X-factor: Houston's offensive rebound % 1:07:02 Tim's series X-factor (non-Luka/Austin): How creative is JJ Redick? And how does Imu Udoka adjust? 1:10:40 Jovan's series X-factor (non-Luka/Austin): Can LA keep it close and dominate the clutch? 1:14:56 Final points/notes/stats 1:30:17 Tim's series prediction: Rockets in 5 1:32:30 Jovan's series prediction: Rockets in 6 1:40:12 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 48m

  7. APR 15

    Lakers Practice Report: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves 'Out Indefinitely,' JJ Redick Reveals Series Keys

    Jovan Buha covers Day 1 of Los Angeles Lakers practice in preparation for their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, April 14, 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 1:07 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & Jaxson Hayes 4:41 Takeaway No. 2: LA's two keys to the series 9:06 Takeaway No. 3: The Lakers' approach to this week 16:42 Q&A 1:46:58 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 54m

  8. APR 13

    Lakers-Jazz Reaction: LA Clinches No. 4 Seed, Opening Thoughts On Lakers-Rockets Playoff Series

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Utah Jazz 131-107 in the final game of the 2025-26 regular season on Sunday, April 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/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 8:05 Buha's Big Picture: Opening thoughts on Lakers-Rockets 27:18 Notable performers 33:12 Stat of the night: 29 -- no one played 30 minutes 33:43 Takeaway No. 1: The new starters and rotation 43:46 Takeaway No. 2: Nick Smith Jr. signed to the 15th roster spot 50:34 Takeaway No. 3: What lessons has JJ Redick learned from last season? 56:04 Q&A 2:15:51 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 24m
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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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