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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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  • Yesterday · 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

  • Friday · 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

  • Wednesday · 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

  • August 24 · 28 min

    Ziaire Williams Preview: Is He The Wing The Lakers Need? (w/ CJ Holmes & Connor Long)

    Jovan Buha is joined by CJ Holmes of the New York Daily News and Connor Long of Nets Daily and The Brooklyn Boys to preview Ziaire Williams' fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow CJ on X: https://x.com/HolmesScribe And read him at the New York Daily News: https://www.nydailynews.com/author/cj-holmes/ Follow Connor on X: https://x.com/connor_long15 Read him at Nets Daily: https://www.netsdaily.com/authors/connor-long And listen to The Brooklyn Boys podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrooklyn_Boys 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 0:58 CJ Holmes 1:17 Breaking down Ziaire’s skill set 3:20 How does he fit with the Lakers? 4:12 What are his defensive strengths? 5:49 How does he fit around Luka and Austin? 7:11 Can he be a placeholder starter? 10:10 Kuminga's potential fit in LA? 12:17 Most underrated part of Ziaire's game? 13:07 'Ziaire definitely has that dawg in him' 14:50 Connor Long 15:12 Top-line takeaways with Ziaire? 16:38 Why did Brooklyn decline his team option? 18:36 How does he fit in LA? 19:19 Was it surprising he only signed for the minimum? 20:15 Can he scale up defensively against bigger players? 20:58 How will simplifying his offensive role help him? 23:46 Most underrated/underdiscussed part of his game? 24:39 How would he fare as a potential starter? 27:57 Outro

  • August 21 · 19 min

    Quentin Grimes Preview: Can He Thrive In A Bigger Lakers Role? (w/ Tony Jones)

    Jovan Buha is joined by Tony Jones of The Athletic to preview Quentin Grimes' 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 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 Is Grimes ready to be LA's primary two-way guard/wing? 4:18 Why Grimes makes more sense as a starter than a bench player 6:06 The importance of the fifth starter tag-teaming with Grimes 9:05 Grimes' aggression as a weak-side offensive threat 14:59 Why Grimes' athleticism and defense are underrated 18:08 Outro

  • August 17 · 20 min

    Walker Kessler Preview: Why He's The Ideal Center For The Lakers (w/ Tony Jones)

    Jovan Buha is joined by Tony Jones of The Athletic to preview Walker Kessler'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 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 Is Kessler who the Lakers believe he is? 4:26 Why was the acquisition so polarizing? 8:42 What will Walker look like offensively next to Luka and Austin? 12:54 How real is his 3-point and passing progress? 14:40 Is his health/availability a legitimate concern? 18:15 What's Walker like in the locker room? 19:49 Outro

  • August 13 · 19 min

    Lakers 2026-27 Schedule: Biggest Games, Toughest Stretches & Key Takeaways

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 2026-27 schedule release. 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 1:01 Notes on LA's schedule 1:50 LA's first 10 games of the season 3:21 Longest road trip of the season 4:31 LAL only plays OKC & SAS three times each 5:58 The most important games of the season 12:44 LAL-GSW opening night thoughts 15:45 LAL-PHI Christmas Day thoughts 18:23 Outro

  • August 12 · 19 min

    The Lakers Sold For $12.5 Billion To Bob Iger & Josh Kushner: What Happens Now?

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' record-breaking $12.5 billion sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. 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 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:33 Why did Mark Walter sell the team 14 months later? 4:37 Looking back on the Walter era 7:06 What we know about Bob Iger and Josh Kushner 8:58 Does Jeanie Buss remain in charge? 12:01 The uncertainty with the new dynamic 16:25 What's next for Iger and Kushner? 18:31 Outro

  • August 10 · 28 min

    Sandro Mamukelashvili Preview: How His Skill Set Can Unlock The Lakers' Offense (w/ Es Baraheni)

    Jovan Buha is joined by Es Baraheni of The Athletic to preview Sandro Mamukelashvili's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow Es on X: https://x.com/JustEsBaraheni Watch him on The Athletic's NBA Daily: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAthleticNBADaily And read him at Raptors Republic: https://raptorsrepublic.com/author/es/ 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 0:55 Breaking down Mamu's game on both ends 4:01 How Mamu fits with the Lakers 6:51 Mamu's 4-year, $52M contract 8:31 Is Mamu more of a 4 or a 5? 13:31 Can Mamu start at the 4? 17:54 Does Mamu fit better than Rui did? 23:19 Mamu's 2026 playoff struggles 26:23 What is Mamu like in the locker room? 28:06 Outro

  • August 6 · 51 min

    Who Should Be The Lakers' Fifth Starter? Rotation, Minutes & More (w/ Trevor Lane & Iztok Franko)

    Jovan Buha is joined by Trevor Lane and Iztok Franko to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth starter battle, rotation, and projected minutes. Follow Iztok on X: https://x.com/iztok_franko Subscribe to digginbasketball: https://digginbasketball.substack.com/ Follow Trevor on X: https://x.com/TrevorLane Follow Lakers Collective: https://www.youtube.com/@LakersCollective Follow Lakers Nation: https://www.youtube.com/@LakersNation Follow The BasketballBulletin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasketballBulletin Follow The NBA Front Office Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/NBAFrontOffice 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 1:08 Analyzing the four candidates for LA's fifth starting spot 16:57 Which players fill out the backend of the rotation? 30:36 How many minutes will each projected rotation player play? 42:50 What does the rotation look like if LA lands a starting wing and/or backup C? 46:20 LA's new depth stands out 48:26 Who will LA waive/trade to get to 15 players? 50:07 Outro

  • August 4 · 57 min

    Lakers Mailbag: LA's Ceiling With A Starting Wing, Should They Stand Pat? & More

    Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions. 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 0:31 Question No. 1: Where would LA rank with PJ or Kuminga? 6:18 Question No. 2: Is it possible to land a good backup C and a starting wing? 12:14 Question No. 3: Could this team actually be fine as is? 18:26 Question No. 4: Is Mamu closer to what LA needs at the 4 than Rui? 23:00 Question No. 5: Would PJ Washington be the ideal fifth starter? 29:11 Question No. 6: Is Grant Williams an overlooked option? 37:05 Question No. 7: Over/under on organized offense rate next season? 39:44 Question No. 8: How much will Ziaire Williams play if no PJ/Kuminga? 43:32 Question No. 9: What's the greatest Lakers team of all-time? 52:38 Question No. 10: Who are my favorite Lakers ever? 57:08 Outro

  • July 31 · 59 min

    Lakers Mailbag: Why LA Should Make A Move Now + Next Summer's Cap Space, OKC & 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 0:28 Question No. 1: Can LA trade for a wing now + still use NTMLE next summer? 13:05 Question No. 2: Why are the Lakers interested in Kuminga? 22:31 Question No. 3: Does LA match up better with OKC without Dort? 31:24 Question No. 4: Can anyone win the title nowadays post-NYK? 36:07 Question No. 5: Can Carr & Thiero develop into starters? 43:57 Question No. 6: Would you trade Carr & Thiero for Watson or Murphy? 49:19 Question No. 7: Is JJ the right coach for the team? 56:12 Question No. 8: Will LA keep Hardy after welcoming him? 59:06 Outro

  • July 29 · 48 min

    Lakers Mailbag: What's LA's New Identity? + Kuminga's Impact, 50 Wins & 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 0:26 Question No. 1: What will LA's offensive and defensive identities be this season? 12:06 Question No. 2: Will the Lakers win at least 50 games again? 15:20 Question No. 3: How would adding Kuminga change LA's season outlook? (+ my favorite sitcoms) 23:30 Question No. 4: Are the Lakers afraid to go all-in with their assets? 28:10 Question No. 5: How can LA add two starters + a backup C? 37:14 Question No. 6: Will JJ hinder the young players' growth? 43:14 Question No. 7: Who has the brighter future: LA or Dallas? 47:54 Outro

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