Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

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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June 24 · 2 hr 19 min
Lakers Trade Up To Draft Cameron Carr At No. 24: Analyzing His Game & Fit In LA + Q&A
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers trading up to draft Cameron Carr with the No. 24 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. 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 0:29 LA trades up for Cameron Carr 4:11 Carr's strengths 20:30 Carr's weaknesses 29:26 Carr's fit with the Lakers this season (and beyond) 38:20 Analyzing the rest of the first round 48:19 Q&A 2:18:08 Outro
June 23 · 2 hr 19 min
Giannis Trade Reaction, Lakers Fallout From Start Of Offseason + Live Q&A
Jovan Buha reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded in a blockbuster deal from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat. 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 0:30 Giannis trade reaction 15:33 Other NBA news (Randle trade, Ayo extension, Trae Young, Suns re-signings, etc.) 24:33 How all of this impacts the Lakers 24:53 Positive developments for LA over the past 48 hours 34:51 Negative developments for LA over the past 48 hours 45:06 Q&A 2:17:55 Outro
June 20 · 1 hr 39 min
Lakers Q&A: A-List Centers, Luka's Offseason Priorities & Austin Reaves To Detroit?
Jovan Buha answers all of 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 0:52 Q&A 1:40:44 Outro
June 18 · 1 hr 11 min
Lakers Draft Preview: Who Should LA Draft At No. 25? (w/ Mike Garcia)
Jovan Buha welcomes Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) to break down the 2026 NBA Draft through the lens of the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow Mike here: https://x.com/CanyonDriver Subscribe to his Substack here: https://t.co/NbRIkcDmLv 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 1:09 What can the Lakers learn from their recent draft misses? 6:32 How will Tony Bennett influence LA's draft approach? 10:45 What's the biggest takeaway with this draft class? 12:32 Can LA find a rotation-level guy at No. 25? 14:00 Who should the Lakers target at No. 25? 14:09 Joshua Jefferson 19:59 Zuby Ejiofor 24:14 Henri Veesaar 33:48 Tarris Reed Jr. 36:59 Ranking Mike's four options for No. 25 40:02 Jayden Quaintance 45:16 Chris Cenac Jr. 52:57 Final ranking of Mike's favorite (potential) options 55:18 Should LA consider trading back? 58:19 Is there a player(s) worth trading up for? 1:01:13 Evaluating this pick vs. the 2031 and 2033 firsts as trade assets 1:04:37 Mike's favorite second-round prospects (picks No. 31-45) 1:10:30 Outro
June 17 · 23 min
The Lakers' Most Important Offseason Decision: Cap Space vs. Staying Above The Cap
Jovan Buha discusses one of the Los Angeles Lakers' most important offseason decisions: whether to create cap space or remain an over-the-cap team. 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 2:24 The case for and against using cap space 12:01 The case for and against going above the cap 19:29 Closing thoughts 23:22 Outro
June 15 · 34 min
Lakers Mailbag: Should LA Build To Beat Wemby? LeBron vs. Luka Timeline & More
Jovan Buha answers your questions about the Los Angeles Lakers. 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 0:20 Question: Should LA build its roster with Wemby in mind? 9:32 Question: How much should LeBron factor into LA's timeline? Most realistic trade targets next to Luka & Austin? 18:17 Question: Ideal draft archetype: defensive wing, stretch 5, or physical big? 23:54 Question: Thoughts on LA's new front office structure? 27:15 Question: Bargain FAs + best trade targets for LA's needs? 34:14 Outro
June 12 · 38 min
Lakers Mailbag: The Ideal Center Next To Luka, Hidden Targets & More
Jovan Buha answers your questions about the Los Angeles Lakers. 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 0:38 Question: Ideal boxes for LA's next center to check? 12:27 Question: Who are some under-the-radar targets? 17:24 Question: What lessons are applicable for LA from the Knicks? 24:39 Question: Should LA trade for Christian Braun if they get a pick? 32:44 Question: Thoughts on a Nic Claxton & Robert Williams III pairing? 38:15 Outro
June 11 · 36 min
The One Thing Every Laker Must Improve This Summer
Jovan Buha analyzes one area each Los Angeles Laker could improve on for next 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 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:02 Luka Doncic 5:40 LeBron James 8:04 Austin Reaves 13:01 Marcus Smart 15:32 Rui Hachimura 19:18 Deandre Ayton 23:17 Luke Kennard 25:36 Jaxson Hayes 27:56 Jake LaRavia 29:23 Jarred Vanderbilt 32:25 Adou Thiero 34:36 Bronny James 36:24 Outro
June 10 · 1 hr 4 min
How The Lakers Should Build Around Luka Doncic (w/ Iztok Franko)
Jovan Buha and Iztok Franko discuss the best way for the Los Angeles Lakers to build around Luka Doncic this offseason. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Subscribe to digginbasketball, Iztok's Substack, here: https://digginbasketball.substack.com/ Follow him on X here: https://x.com/iztok_franko 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 NBA Finals and playoff trends the Lakers can apply 4:30 Have we learned anything new about what works with Luka in LA? 8:16 Which free agents and trade targets would best fit around Luka? 17:26 Walker Kessler 19:07 Jalen Duren 21:17 Kristaps Porzingis & Myles Turner 23:47 Peyton Watson 25:54 Austin Reaves 30:07 Rui Hachimura 40:58 Marcus Smart 43:50 Luke Kennard 46:52 Can the Luka era officially start with LeBron still on the roster? 53:37 Did we learn anything in March that changes how we view Luka/LeBron/AR together? 57:35 What constitutes a success this offseason? 1:03:40 Outro
June 9 · 39 min
Everything You Need to Know About the Lakers' Offseason
Jovan Buha breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason in its entirety. 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 0:51 Offseason overview 6:06 Key offseason dates & decisions 8:25 Lakers' free agents 8:52 Lakers' projected roster entering free agency 9:39 Lakers' trade assets 13:28 Lakers' offseason needs 15:36 Free-agent targets 17:20 Trade targets 19:52 Moves that trigger first & second apron hard cap 20:48 Lakers cap scenarios (LeBron stays, LeBron leaves, Giannis trade, etc.) 38:42 Outro
June 6 · 1 hr 14 min
Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals Game 2 Reaction + Lakers Q&A
Jovan Buha reacts to the New York Knicks' 105-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. 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 3:00 Game 2 Spurs-Knicks breakdown 23:07 Q&A 1:13:37 Outro
June 1 · 46 min
What Can the Lakers Learn From the NBA's Best Teams? (w/ Claire de Lune)
Jovan Buha and Claire de Lune discuss what the Los Angeles Lakers can learn from each of the NBA's four conference finalists: the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Follow Claire on X: https://x.com/ClaireMPLS Read her at The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/claire-de-lune 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 0:57 Oklahoma City Thunder 9:38 Giannis detour 18:55 New York Knicks 32:49 San Antonio Spurs 39:11 Cleveland Cavaliers 45:35 Outro
May 30 · 42 min
Lakers Q&A: LeBron's Next Contract, Austin Reaves' Market Value, Are LA's Picks More Valuable?
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles 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
May 28 · 1 hr 6 min
Which Lakers Role Players Should Stay? Grading The Supporting Cast (w/ Trevor Lane)
Jovan Buha and Trevor Lane grade the Los Angeles Lakers' supporting cast and determine which role players should stay and which should go this offseason. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Follow Trevor on X: https://x.com/TrevorLane Watch Lakers Nation: https://www.youtube.com/lakersnation Watch The Basketball Bulletin: https://www.youtube.com/TheBasketballBulletin Watch The NBA Front Office Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/NBAFrontOffice 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 1:37 Marcus Smart 10:35 Rui Hachimura 23:59 Deandre Ayton 32:17 Luke Kennard 37:49 Jaxson Hayes 43:47 Jake LaRavia 49:34 Jarred Vanderbilt 59:15 Adou Thiero, Bronny James, Maxi Kleber, Dalton Knecht & Nick Smith Jr. 1:05:33 Outro
May 27 · 1 hr 44 min
Lakers Grades: Luka, LeBron, Austin Reaves & JJ Redick (w/ Khobi Price)
Jovan Buha and Khobi Price grade LeBron James, Luka Doncic, JJ Redick and Austin Reaves on their 2025-26 seasons. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. Follow Khobi on X: https://x.com/khobi_price Read him at the California Post: https://nypost.com/author/khobi-price/ 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 2:20 Luka Doncic 15:42 LeBron James 31:36 Austin Reaves 54:28 JJ Redick 1:16:33 Rob Pelinka & the front office 1:29:17 Q&A 1:43:08 Outro
May 25 · 25 min
The Lakers' 5 Biggest Offseason Questions
Jovan Buha analyzes the five biggest questions of the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. 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 0:31 Question No. 1: What are the Lakers trying to build? 5:28 Question No. 2: Will LA and LeBron find common ground? 12:03 Question No. 3: Just how untouchable is Austin Reaves? 16:28 Question No. 4: How aggressive will the Lakers be with upgrades? 20:58 Question No. 5: What does Luka want? 25:24 Outro
May 20 · 48 min
Lakers Mailbag: What's Realistic For LA This Summer?, Cap Space, Draft Needs, Keep No. 25 Pick?
Jovan Buha answers all of 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 0:43 Question No. 1: What’s realistic for the Lakers with their cap flexibility? 15:47 Question No. 2: How likely is it that LA is a cap space team? Prioritize NTMLE and minimums? 20:45 Question No. 3: Who should LA keep based on their need for more two-way talent? 31:42 Question No. 4: Which player archetypes should LA target in the draft? 38:09 Question No. 5: Will LA keep the No. 25 pick? 39:36 Question No. 6: Better to be top 5 offense/top 15 defense or top 10 offense/top 5 defense? Is LA actually going for it? 45:40 Question No. 7: Any updates on LA’s scouting department? 48:12 Outro
May 17 · 41 min
Lakers Mailbag: LA's Roster Needs, Austin Reaves' Playoff Performance, Best Restricted Free Agents
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 0:40 Question No. 1: Biggest roster need? Which position group? 7:01 Questions No. 2 and 3: Which RFAs should LA prioritize? Rui vs. Luke? 15:59 Question No. 4: Better to prioritize spending on a center or a wing? 18:37 Question No. 5: Why was the Austin Reaves playoff discourse so negative? 29:12 Question No. 6: If LeBron wants to make similar $, what should the Lakers do? 36:34 Question No. 7: Should the Lakers retain Rui Hachimura? 41:13 Outro
May 13 · 2 hr 1 min
Rob Pelinka & JJ Redick Exit Interview Reaction: Team Needs, LeBron & AR, Front Office Additions
Jovan Buha reacts to the end-of-season media availability for Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick on Tuesday, May 12, 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 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:59 Takeaway No. 1: LA plans to add two assistant GMs as they revamp the front office 5:07 Takeaway No. 2: The Lakers' interest in retaining LeBron, Austin Reaves & Rui Hachimura 9:26 Takeaway No. 3: The roster's need for depth, defense, youth & athleticism 18:49 Takeaway No. 4: The importance of the draft & developing young talent 24:53 Q&A 2:00:32 Outro
May 12 · 2 hr 21 min
Lakers-Thunder Game 4 Reaction: LA Swept By OKC In Round 2, LeBron's Future, Important Summer Ahead
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-110 loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, May 12, 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 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 4:01 Thank you all for this season 5:27 Buha's Big Picture: Looking back at an incredible 2025-26 season 18:19 Notable performers 33:31 Stat of the night: LA outscored OKC 39-31 in the third 34:45 Takeaway No. 1: The important offseason ahead 39:34 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron's future 41:55 Takeaway No. 3: Luka Doncic offseason updates 43:07 Q&A 2:20:04 Outro