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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Jun 20, 2024 · 18 min
Ep. 33: Lakers Hire JJ Redick & What We Know About Him As A Coach
Jovan Buha reacts and reports on the news that the Los Angeles Lakers have hired JJ Redick as their next head coach.Jovan covers Redick’s contract, how we got here, potential assistant coaching candidates for Redick’s staff, what we know about Redick as a coach from his interview process, the risk of the hiring, the potential upside, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:55 How we got here6:10 Potential assistant coaching ca...
Jun 18, 2024 · 32 min
Ep. 32: Lakers Mailbag: LeBron James, D'Angelo Russell, Max Christie's Value
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions in the latest Buha's Block mailbag.Jovan covers why the Lakers aren’t going to trade LeBron James, the potential scenarios in which D’Angelo Russell remains a Laker, what the Arenas provision means for Max Christie’s free agency, if Christie can develop into a 3-and-D rotation wing, DeMar DeRozan’s fit in LA, Jalen Hood-Schifino’s trade value, and more.If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!Chapters:0:00 I...
Jun 13, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Ep. 31: Lakers’ 2024 NBA Draft Preview With Sam Vecenie
Jovan Buha welcomes Sam Vecenie of The Athletic and Game Theory Podcast to preview the Los Angeles Lakers' plans for the 2024 NBA Draft.Jovan and Sam discuss the passing of Jerry West, the Lakers’ plans at No. 17, the prospects Sam likes in that range, if LA will draft the best player available or for need/position, Zach Edey, Bronny James, LA potentially acquiring another second-round pick, Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis entering Year 2, Max Christie’s free-agency market, Dan Hurley a...
Jun 11, 2024 · 28 min
What's Next For The Lakers After Dan Hurley Rejected Them?
Jovan Buha breaks down Connecticut coach Dan Hurley rejecting the Lakers’ six-year, $70 million contract offer on Monday, June 10, 2024. Jovan analyzes the timeline of events, why this never passed the smell test for me and many others, why this situation reflects poorly on LA, Hurley’s potential leverage play, all of the fallout from the Lakers’ Hurley pursuit, JJ Redick’s standing, his take on the contract offer for Hurley, what’s next and more.If you enjoy this episode, please conside...
Jun 7, 2024 · 45 min
Ep. 29: Lakers’ Shocking Pursuit Of Dan Hurley With Trevor Lane
Jovan Buha welcomes Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation to break down the Los Angeles Lakers' surprising pursuit of Connecticut coach Dan Hurley.Jovan and Trevor discuss the stunning nature of Thursday’s news, the Lakers’ secrecy during the process, how Hurley could fare at the NBA, what this could signify from a roster-building perspective, why JJ Redick shouldn’t be counted out yet, LA’s biggest team priorities, the potential roster crunch, the reality of the new NBA and more.If you enjoy this epi...
Jun 6, 2024 · 39 min
Ep. 28: The Lakers’ Five Biggest Roster Priorities This Offseason
Jovan Buha looks at the Lakers’ current roster and depth chart to assess their five biggest roster priorities this offseason. He then breaks down LA’s needs on the wing, their hole in the backcourt if D’Angelo Russell leaves or is traded, their revolving door of subpar backup bigs, their potential 3-point shooting void, bench wildcards and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 A look at the roster and depth chart5:43 No. 1: 3...
Jun 4, 2024 · 8 min
Lakers Reaction: LA 'Zeroing In' On JJ Redick As Next Head Coach
The Los Angeles Lakers are "zeroing in" on JJ Redick as the "front-runner" for the franchise's next head coaching position, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.Jovan Buha covers why this has been building for weeks, James Borrego's standing, the uncertainty with the assistant coaching staff and the next steps.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
May 31, 2024 · 1 hr 25 min
Ep. 27: Lakers’ Coaching Search, Going All-In And A Mailbag With Anthony Irwin
Jovan Buha welcomes Anthony Irwin of Lakers Daily and the Lakers Lounge podcast to break down the Lakers’ coaching search and roster-building approach and answer a few mailbag questions.Jovan and Anthony discuss the latest on the coaching front, JJ Redick, the assistant coaches the Lakers are looking at, the most likely roster-building path, why LA should go all-in this summer, Darvin Ham interviewing with Golden State, how LA can acquire a better second big, how to build around LeBron James ...
May 29, 2024 · 45 min
Ep. 26: Lakers Mailbag: JJ Redick, Mikal Bridges' Fit, Best Non-Star Targets, Zach Edey?
Jovan Buha answers your questions on the coaching search and offseason plans in the latest Buha's Block mailbag.Jovan covers the Los Angeles Lakers’ most likely roster-building route this offseason, how strong the JJ Redick coaching rumblings are, how Mikal Bridges would fit, the best non-star targets for LA, the best role players around a hypothetical LeBron James/Anthony Davis/Trae Young core, the need for more frontcourt size and athleticism, if Zach Edey makes sense if the Lakers keep the...
May 24, 2024 · 31 min
Ep. 25: What The Lakers Can Learn From The Conference Finals
With the conference finals underway, here is one lesson for the Los Angeles Lakers from each finalist.Jovan Buha covers the impact of Minnesota’s size and length (and especially their frontcourt), Dallas’ trade-deadline activity turning their season around and showing you can significantly improve without acquiring a star, Boston’s 3-point volume and one of the most decisive trends of the playoffs, Indian’s all-in trade for Pascal Siakam and the importance of finding a star that complements y...
May 20, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
Ep. 24: Lakers’ Salary Cap Breakdown & Offseason Guide With Eric Pincus
Jovan Buha welcomes Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report and Sports Business Classroom to break down the Los Angeles Lakers’ salary cap outlook entering the 2024 offseason and the various roster-building paths they can take this summer.Eric and Jovan discuss the exceptions the Lakers could have available to them, the pros and cons of LeBron James opting in vs. opting out, making a trade on draft day vs. waiting for the offseason, how aggregating players in offseason trades works, why D’Angelo Russe...
May 17, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Ep. 23: JJ Redick, Donovan Mitchell & Lakers' playoff lessons with Khobi Price
Jovan Buha welcomes Khobi Price of the Southern California News Group to break down the recent Los Angeles Lakers buzz surrounding JJ Redick and Donovan Mitchell.Khobi and Jovan discuss Khobi's first year on the Lakers beat, the pros and cons of JJ Redick as the Lakers' potential head coach, the other candidates they like, the X-factors of the job, the importance of how LeBron and Anthony Davis feel about the coaching search, Donovan Mitchell's potential fit as a third star, three stars vs. u...
May 14, 2024 · 8 min
Lakers Update: JJ Redick, James Borrego & Sam Cassell Emerge As Leading Coaching Candidates
Jovan Buha breaks down his report at The Athletic with Shams Charania on JJ Redick, James Borrego and Sam Cassell emerging as the three leading targets for the Los Angeles Lakers during their coaching search.Jovan covers the three frontrunners, the rest of the candidate pool, what the Lakers are looking for from their next coach, legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski (aka Coach K) advising them, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00...
May 13, 2024 · 33 min
Ep. 22: Five Important Offseason Questions For The Lakers
Jovan Buha analyzes the five most important offseason questions for the Los Angeles Lakers. Jovan covers why the coaching search is so important, how the week leading into LeBron James' option deadline could influence his decision, why D'Angelo Russell might be the pivot point of LA's summer, the two different roster-building paths, the draft picks they can trade, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:32 Question No. 1:...
May 10, 2024 · 39 min
Ep. 21: Lakers mailbag: JJ Redick, coaching search, trading No. 17 pick, DLo's future
Jovan Buha answers your questions on the coaching search and offseason plans in the latest Buha's Block mailbag.Jovan covers the Los Angeles Lakers potentially trading the No. 17 pick, the timeline of the coaching search, if Micah Nori and David Adelman are candidates, D'Angelo Russell's market, his prediction for the next Lakers head coach, optimism for Jalen Hood-Schifino, Max Christie's future in LA, and more.If you'd like Jovan to answer your questions in a future mailbag, drop your quest...
May 8, 2024 · 33 min
Ep. 20: Three Lessons For The Lakers During Their Coaching Search
As the Los Angeles Lakers begin their coaching search, there are three important lessons from the tenures of Frank Vogel and Darvin Ham that they need to apply moving forward.Jovan Buha covers the importance of nailing the basics with their next coach, why the Lakers will need to be more competitive with their contract offer, prioritizing the alignment between the coach, front office and players, why the new coach has to be more adaptable than his predecessors, why the coach also needs gravit...
May 3, 2024 · 32 min
Ep. 19: Lakers Fire Darvin Ham Reaction
In Episode 19, Jovan Buha reacts to the news that the Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham on Friday, May 3, 2024.Jovan covers where the season went wrong for Darvin Ham, why this isn't all his fault, the latest names he's hearing on the Lakers' coaching search, what the organization is looking for, which candidates he finds most intriguing, and much more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:32 Where did things go wrong?18:02 This isn...
Apr 30, 2024 · 41 min
Lakers-Nuggets Game 5 Reaction: What Comes Next for LA After an Early Offseason
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 108-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series at Ball Arena on Monday, April 29, 2024.Jovan covers the Lakers' Game 5 loss, the margins of the series, his report at The Athletic, the future of LeBron James, the future of Darvin, many of the questions the Lakers are facing, what we learned about LA in the postseason, the Lakers' needs this offseason, why he thinks JJ Redick is an interesting potential coaching ...
Apr 29, 2024 · 37 min
Ep. 18: Lakers Mailbag: LA's Offseason Options, Darvin Ham's Future, DLo's Contract
In Episode 18, Jovan Buha answer your Lakers questions in my latest mailbag.Jovan discusses the best-case scenario with D'Angelo Russell this summer, if the Lakers can come back and beat the Denver Nuggets, the different offseason paths LA can take, if coming back to beat Denver and winning a fifth ring would make LeBron James the unanimous GOAT, if LeBron and Anthony Davis will have their jerseys retired in Los Angeles, and much more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, ra...
Apr 28, 2024 · 41 min
Lakers-Nuggets Game 4 reaction: LA finally beats Denver to extend their series
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-108 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their first-round NBA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 27, 2024.Jovan covers how LA finally beat Denver, the psychological impact after 11 straight losses, reasons for optimism, why Anthony Davis has been awesome and has me cursing, LeBron James taking over in the fourth quarter, D'Angelo Russell's bounce-back game, Game 5 and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subsc...