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Jovan Buha

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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  • Today · 2 hr 24 min

    Lakers Practice Report: Injury Updates On Kessler & Sexton, Non-Kessler Lineups, Mamu Thriving

    Jovan Buha reacts to Los Angeles Lakers practice on Saturday, October 10, 2026. 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 Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:33 Practice takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on Walker Kessler & Collin Sexton 4:16 Practice takeaway No. 2: Non-Kessler lineup strategy 10:27 Practice takeaway No. 3: Mamu has been the early standout 14:15 Q&A 2:24:08 Outro

  • Friday · 1 hr 44 min

    Lakers-Kings Reaction: LA Wins In Austin Reaves' Preseason Debut, Remain Work In Progress

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 114-110 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 8, 2026. 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 Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:54 Buha's Big Picture: LA's offensive ceiling is special 8:14 Notable performers 31:31 Stats of the night: 20 stocks, 27 assists on 36 FGs, and 38 FTAs 33:31 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates 36:35 Takeaway No. 2: Defensive playmaking remains impressive 40:15 Takeaway No. 3: Rebounding woes continue 44:11 Q&A 1:43:56 Outro

  • Thursday · 1 hr 5 min

    Lakers Preseason First Impressions, Rotation Takeaways & Schematic Changes (w/ Raj Chipalu)

    Jovan Buha is joined by Raj Chipalu to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' first two preseason games. Check out Lakers Today on Substack: https://lakerstoday.substack.com/ And on YouTube: @LakersTodayTV Follow Raj on X: https://x.com/RajChipalu Read him here: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/authors/rajchipalu Subscribe to Lakers Detailed: @lakersdetailed Join Offside: https://www.offside.gg/ 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 Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:51 First impression of the new-look Lakers 10:52 LA's uptick in 3-point volume and pace 16:36 Lakers' strategy in non-Kessler lineups 21:11 Projected starters after the first two games 27:32 Projected bench rotation 41:24 Who's the fourth-most important Laker? 44:48 Defensive adjustments 49:26 Q&A 1:03:25 Outro

  • Wednesday · 2 hr 2 min

    Lakers-Warriors Reaction: Shorthanded LA Blown Out Without Luka, Reaves, Kessler

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-98 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. 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 Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:17 Buha's Big Picture: LA's high standards deem this type of loss 'unacceptable' 5:25 Notable performers 23:06 Stats of the night: 18 stocks & no Laker with more than 5 rebs 24:42 Takeaway No. 1: A clearer sense of the rotational hierarchy 26:41 Takeaway No. 2: Mamu & Grimes are offensive bright spots 29:38 Takeaway No. 3: Early concerns (non-Kessler rim protection & rebounding) 33:04 Q&A 2:07:33 Outro

  • Tuesday · 2 hr 16 min

    Lakers-Kings Reaction: New-Look LA Dominates Preseason Debut Without Reaves, Kessler, Sexton

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-103 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. 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 Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:17 Buha's Big Picture: First impressions of the new-look Lakers 12:58 Notable performers 36:22 Stats of the night: 20 3-pointers & 19 stocks 36:58 Takeaway No. 1: First (incomplete) look at the new rotation 42:24 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates 43:48 Takeaway No. 3: Room for improvement 46:18 Q&A 2:14:39 Outro

  • October 2 · 25 min

    The Biggest Preseason Question For Every Lakers Player

    Jovan Buha analyzes one thing to watch for each Los Angeles Lakers player in the preseason. 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 Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:40 Luka Doncic 2:58 Austin Reaves 4:11 Walker Kessler 5:12 Quentin Grimes 6:42 Sandro Mamukelashvili 8:36 Collin Sexton 10:35 Ziaire Williams 12:35 Matisse Thybulle 14:38 Jake LaRavia 15:43 Adou Thiero 17:29 Cameron Carr 18:48 Jarred Vanderbilt 20:11 Kevon Looney 21:41 Bronny James, Jaden Hardy & Dalton Knecht 24:05 Outro

  • October 2 · 1 hr 40 min

    Lakers Training Camp Day 3 Reaction: 'Best Camp,' Luka's Leadership, Injury Updates & More

    Jovan Buha reacts to Day 3 of Los Angeles Lakers training camp. 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 Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:08 Takeaway No. 1: 'Best training camp' 4:16 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates heading into the preseason 6:36 Takeaway No. 3: Offensive emphasis 8:00 Additional misc. notes 13:17 Q&A 1:39:14 Outro

  • October 1 · 2 hr

    Lakers Training Camp Day 2 Reaction: Matisse Thybulle & Ziaire Williams Dominate, New Schemes & More

    Jovan Buha reacts to Day 2 of Los Angeles Lakers training camp. 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 Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:53 Takeaway No. 1: Matisse Thybulle & Ziaire Williams stand out 7:42 Takeaway No. 2: New defensive details 12:55 Takeaway No. 3: The one player who hasn't been mentioned 16:08 Additional misc. notes 21:11 Q&A 1:58:58 Outro

  • September 30 · 2 hr 22 min

    Lakers Training Camp Day 1: Perimeter Defense, JJ Redick's Objectives, Fully Healthy & More

    Jovan Buha reacts to Day 1 of Los Angeles Lakers training camp. 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 Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:37 Takeaway No. 1: LA is fully healthy (with a caveat) 3:04 Takeaway No. 2: JJ Redick's three objectives for camp 5:17 Takeaway No. 3: Perimeter defense is the early camp standout 8:02 Additional misc. notes 15:33 Q&A 2:20:48 Outro

  • September 29 · 2 hr 4 min

    Lakers Media Day Reaction: New Defensive System, Offensive Changes, Starting Lineup & More

    Jovan Buha reacts to Los Angeles Lakers Media Day. 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 Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:23 Takeaway No. 1: Starting competition & requirements 9:56 Takeaway No. 2: A more aggressive defensive scheme 14:03 Takeaway No. 3: Offensive changes? 19:38 Takeaway No. 4: A collective chip on the group's shoulder 26:52 Q&A 2:02:48 Outro

  • September 26 · 1 hr 43 min

    Lakers Q&A: Luka’s Slovenia Vlog, Starting Competition, Media Day & 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 Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:27 Breaking down Luka's Slovenia vlog 5:46 Q&A 1:42:37 Outro

  • September 25 · 2 hr

    Lakers Media Day Reaction: JJ Redick & Rob Pelinka Discuss Kessler, Camp Competition & New Era

    Jovan Buha reacts to Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick's comments at Los Angeles Lakers Media Day. He then answers all of your Lakers and NBA 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 Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:49 Takeaway No. 1: LA clarifies its offseason priorities 7:45 Takeaway No. 2: Training camp competition(s) 13:00 Takeaway No. 3: LA's new defensive scheme around Kessler 17:12 Misc. notes & observations 25:37 Q&A 2:00:28 Outro

  • September 23 · 27 min

    5 Questions That Will Define The Lakers’ Season

    Jovan Buha analyzes the five biggest questions for the Los Angeles Lakers entering the 2026-27 season. 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 Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:53 Question No. 1: Who is LA's fifth starter? 3:52 Question No. 2: Is Austin Reaves ready to be a true No. 2? 9:29 Question No. 3: Can the newcomers help unlock a top-five offense? 14:23 Question No. 4: Can Walker Kessler anchor an above-average defense? 21:55 Question No. 5: How close are they to a championship? 27:05 Outro

  • September 17 · 48 min

    Why Jeanie Buss Could Lose The Legal Battle Over The Lakers (w/ Nate Duncan)

    Jovan Buha is joined by Nate Duncan of Dunc'd On to break down the legal battle between Jeanie Buss and her siblings over the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, they analyze the Lakers' offseason and 2026-27 outlook. Subscribe to Nate's YouTube channel: @NateDuncan Check out Dunc'd On and Dunc'd On Prime: https://nateduncannba.com/ Follow Nate on X: https://x.com/NateDuncanNBA 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 Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:46 Nate breaks down the legal battle between the Buss siblings 7:54 How does the 2025 sale undermine Jeanie's argument? 9:40 The importance of the tag-along clause 14:58 Can Jeanie win her action? 19:06 How long could it take to find a resolution? 22:56 How the Buss sale intertwines with the Walter sale 26:49 Nate's closing argument 29:07 What did Nate think of LA's offseason? 31:26 The cost of the Kessler trade 35:18 Who should be the Lakers' fifth starter? 41:42 Closing thoughts on LA's offseason 46:13 Where does Nate have the Lakers in the West hierarchy? 48:07 Outro

  • September 16 · 49 min

    Rating Your Lakers Hot Takes: LA Wins It All? Top-10 Defense? Austin Reaves All-NBA?

    Jovan Buha reacts to your hot takes about the Los Angeles Lakers and rates each one from 1 to 5 on his spice meter. 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 0:48 Hot Take No. 1: The Lakers will have a worse record this season than last season 4:14 Hot Take No. 2: Jarred Vanderbilt will make an impact this season 6:34 Hot Take No. 3: Walker Kessler will make first-team All-Defense 8:43 Hot Take No. 4: Sandro Mamukelashvili will win Sixth Man of the Year 10:54 Hot Take No. 5: Ziaire Williams will be the most valuable non-Kessler addition 13:11 Hot Take No. 6: Kessler will average 18-19 points next season 16:38 Hot Take No. 7: LA will be a fringe top-10 defense 22:01 Hot Take No. 8: Austin Reaves will make second-team All-NBA 25:26 Hot Take No. 9: Cameron Carr will be starting by the end of the season 27:37 Hot Take No. 10: Carr and Adou Thiero will both be starting by the end of the season 29:08 Hot Take No. 11: LA will finish top two in the West standings 31:46 Hot Take No. 12: The Lakers can win the 2027 title 35:25 Hot Take No. 13: There are no hard feelings between LeBron James and the Lakers 39:05 Hot Take No. 14: LA's best playoff lineup will be without Kessler 46:12 Hot Take No. 15: Carr will have a Dylan Harper-like impact this season 48:56 Outro

  • September 12 · 44 min

    Lakers Mailbag: Is This Roster Better Than Last Season's? + Luka Finally Winning MVP & 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 0:30 Question No. 1: What am I most looking forward to in training camp and the preseason? 4:48 Question No. 2: Is this roster better position by position compared to last season's? 10:43 Question No. 3: Will Luka finally win MVP if LA overachieves relative to expectations? 15:39 Question No. 4: Why is everyone so low on the defense? 20:43 Questions No. 5 and 6: Better alternatives to this offseason? Ideal shadow offseason? 31:00 Questions No. 6 and 7: Statistical benchmarks to contend? Averages for LA's primary players? 40:32 Question No. 8: Can Grimes make a NAW-like jump? 43:43 Outro

  • September 9 · 31 min

    Lakers Mailbag: What's A Successful Season? + 2024 Mavs vs. 2027 Lakers & 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 0:32 Questions No. 1 and 2: What's LA's realistic ceiling? And what would constitute a successful season? 4:33 Question No. 3: Are people overreacting about the starting lineup concerns? 10:35 Question No. 4: Most optimistic scenarios for LA's wings? 14:32 Question No. 5: Who's better: 2024 Mavericks vs. 2027 Lakers? 23:02 Question No. 6: Can LA win 50+ games? Unlock the best from the supporting cast? 27:19 Question No. 7: When will we see Kessler-Mamu-Luka lineups? 31:25 Outro

  • September 4 · 33 min

    Lakers Mailbag: What Should LA Do At PF? Playoff Ceiling, Ziaire Williams' Upside & 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 0:33 Question No. 1: What's the best way to address the starting PF spot? 6:14 Question No. 2: Is Ziaire Williams more viable as a starter after bulking up? 10:49 Question No. 3: Should LA have signed a wing over Collin Sexton? 17:45 Question No. 4: Can the Lakers make a deep playoff run? 20:41 Question No. 5: Who is most likely to break out this season? 24:32 Question No. 6: What will LA's record be by Christmas? 26:11 Question No. 7: What's my biggest worry with the team? 30:12 Question No. 8: How was my vacation? 32:55 Outro

  • September 1 · 22 min

    Collin Sexton Preview: Can He Finally Solve The Lakers' Backup PG Search? (w/ Tony Jones)

    Jovan Buha is joined by Tony Jones of The Athletic to preview Collin Sexton's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow Tony on X: https://x.com/Tjonesonthenba And read him at The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/tony-jones/ 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 0:43 Is Sexton finally LA's answer at backup PG? 3:04 Can he step into a larger role when Luka/Austin are out? 6:58 How much will his 3PT shooting allow him to thrive off the ball? 9:28 How problematic is his defense? 12:47 Will his defense potentially limit his usefulness next to both Luka and Austin? 16:15 Can he be a locker-room leader? 21:28 Outro

  • August 28 · 23 min

    Matisse Thybulle Preview: How Much Will He Help The Lakers' Defense? (w/ Sean Highkin)

    Jovan Buha is joined by Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report to preview Matisse Thybulle's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow Sean on X: https://x.com/highkin And read him at The Rose Garden Report: https://www.rosegardenreport.com/ 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 0:23 How does Thybulle fit with the Lakers? 3:25 His best role offensively 6:00 How impactful is he defensively? 9:45 Him on vs. off the ball on defense 11:31 Does he make sense as a starter? 16:25 Why was his role reduced in the playoffs? 18:15 What's he like off the court? 22:17 Outro

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