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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Mar 30, 2024 · 18 min
Lakers-Pacers reaction: LA has one of those nights in loss to Indiana
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 109-90 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, March 29, 2024.Jovan covers LA's off night, Anthony Davis' return, the lack of energy and effort, the downside to relying on free throws so much, Cam Reddish's recent struggles and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:(0:00) Intro(5:02) Takeaway No. 1: It was just one of those nights …(9:12) Takeaway No. 2: One big-picture off...
Mar 29, 2024 · 54 min
Ep. 8: Mo Dakhil on the Lakers' Surge, Gabe Vincent's Return, Playing Denver Early
In Episode 8 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha is joined by The Athletic & Bleacher Report NBA writer/podcaster Mo Dakhil to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' recent surge.Jovan and Mo cover the Lakers' win streak and play since February, how big of a mistake it was not starting Rui Hachimura earlier, reacclimating Gabe Vincent and (potentially) Jarred Vanderbilt into the lineup, playing Sacramento vs. Dallas in a hypothetical No. 7-8 matchup, the pros and cons to facing Denver earlier in the pla...
Mar 27, 2024 · 23 min
Lakers-Grizzlies Reaction: LA Thrashes Memphis Without Anthony Davis
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 136-124 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.Jovan covers how the Lakers won without Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura's big night, why Hachimura should've been starting earlier in the season, LeBron James' triple-double, LA's 3-point shooting, Jaxson Hayes' growing importance and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:(0:00) Intro(6:40) Takeaway No. 1: This idealiz...
Mar 26, 2024 · 25 min
Lakers-Bucks Reaction: LA Pulls Off a Remarkable Comeback Without LeBron
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-124 double-overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.Jovan covers how this win sets the tone for the Lakers' six-game road trip, Anthony Davis' incredible performance, Austin Reaves' triple-double, LA's burgeoning comeback identity and resiliency, the significance of winning without LeBron James, why LA has a legitimate chance to earn the No. 8 seed and more.If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and ...
Mar 25, 2024 · 36 min
Ep. 7: Previewing the Lakers' six-game road trip
In Episode 7 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha previews the Los Angeles Lakers' upcoming six-game road trip.The slate includes the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards.Jovan breaks down each matchup, the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent, whether he thinks the Lakers should win or lose the game, realistic expectations for the trip and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.(0:00) I...
Mar 25, 2024 · 24 min
Lakers-Pacers reaction: LA shreds Indiana with historic offensive output
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 150-145 win over the Indiana Pacers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2024.Jovan covers how LA put themselves in a great position for the No. 9 seed, how the Lakers showed they can win with varying styles of play this weekend, why this game is the reason LA signed Spencer Dinwiddie, Anthony Davis' dominance against the Pacers this season, what the Lakers can take from this game and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing,...
Mar 23, 2024 · 25 min
Lakers-Sixers reaction: LA wins ugly with throwback defensive effort
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, March 22, 2024.Jovan covers how LA won ugly, why this was arguably their best defensive performance in months, D’Angelo Russell surpassing Nick Van Axel as the Lakers’ leader for 3s made in a season, why the Lakers have the edge on the Warriors for the No. 9 seed and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:(0:00) Intro(2:40) Chec...
Mar 22, 2024 · 49 min
Ep. 6: Chris Herring on the Lakers' playoff outlook, LeBron & AD, best team-building strategy
In Episode 6 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha welcomes ESPN senior NBA writer Chris Herring to discuss the current state of the Lakers.Jovan and Chris cover the national perspective on the Lakers, LA's potential path through the Play-In and the playoffs, if you can still contend with LeBron James and Anthony Davis as your team's foundation in 2024, adding better role players vs. adding a third star this offseason, whether the Lakers should extend/re-sign LeBron for three years this summer and more...
Mar 19, 2024 · 14 min
Lakers-Hawks reaction: LA bounces back with a LeBron-led blowout win
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 136-105 blowout win over the Atlanta Hawks at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, March 18, 2024.Jovan covers how LeBron James set the tone for LA after a couple of deflating losses, why LeBron's energy and focus are so important, why Christian Wood's injury update is a blow for the Lakers, the significance of this week from both a results and rest perspective, Anthony Davis' eye recovery and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rat...
Mar 18, 2024 · 38 min
Episode 5: Mailbag: Will LeBron stay without a third star? Favorite Lakers moment?
In Episode 5 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha answers your Lakers questions.Jovan covers the chances LeBron James stays in Los Angeles if the Lakers don’t add a third star, if Jarred Vanderbilt will return to the starting lineup, his favorite Lakers moment, Max Christie’s development, Spencer Dinwiddie’s offensive role, which minimum players could stick around and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:(0:00) Intro(0:45) Question No. 1: Will Jarr...
Mar 17, 2024 · 26 min
Lakers-Warriors reaction: LA loses a must-win game as AD is injured
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-121 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, March 16, 2024.Jovan covers why this was such a significant loss for the Lakers, Anthony Davis’ eye injury, the bizarre and absurd replay-dominant ending, LeBron James’ overturned 3-pointer, why the Lakers are now likely to be the No. 10 seed and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro5:05 Takeaway No. 1: AD’s eye...
Mar 15, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 4: Sam Amick on LeBron's future, Jeanie Buss, Lakers-Warriors preview and more
In Episode 4 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha welcomes The Athletic's senior national NBA reporter Sam Amick to discuss all things Lakers.Jovan and Sam cover the Lakers-Kings game, the state of the Lakers entering the final month of the season, Sam's recent story about and conversation with LeBron James, LeBron's future in LA, the dynamic between LeBron and owner Jeanie Buss, why it makes sense for the Lakers to extend or re-sign LeBron, the upcoming Lakers-Warriors matchup, The Athletic's anonymo...
Mar 14, 2024 · 28 min
Lakers-Kings reaction: Sacramento punks LA to complete season sweep
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-107 loss to the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.Jovan covers why this probably tops last week as the worst loss of the season, the Lakers' three leading scorers (LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell) all struggling offensively, LA's inexcusable defensive effort, AD vs. Domantas Sabonis, how important Saturday's game vs. Golden State is now, why he's becoming concerned with the starters and more.I...
Mar 11, 2024 · 40 min
Episode 3: Ranking the Lakers' potential playoff matchups
In Episode 3, Jovan Buha ranks all nine of the Los Angeles Lakers' potential playoff opponents from the best to worst matchup.Jovan splits the rankings into two groups: one group for the five potential Play-In teams (Pelicans, Suns, Kings, Mavericks and Warriors) and one group for the West's top four seeds (Thunder, Nuggets, Timberwolves and Clippers).If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Mar 8, 2024 · 1 hr
Episode 2: Five ways to fix the Lakers + Mailbag
Welcome to Buha's Block, my new twice-weekly video podcast on all things Lakers. I’m Jovan Buha, Lakers beat writer for The Athletic.On Episode 1, I welcome Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers guard and half of “Hillbilly Bogey”) and Trent Swaim (the other half of “Hillbilly Bogey”) to discuss the origins of Hillbilly Bogey, their dream 2v2 golf matchup, the Lakers, Arkansas vs. Los Angeles, their friendship, what Austin is like as a roommate and much more.If you enjoy this episode, please cons...
Mar 4, 2024 · 37 min
Episode 1: Austin Reaves and Trent Swaim of "Hillbilly Bogey"
Welcome to Buha's Block, a new twice-weekly video podcast on all things Lakers from Jovan Buha.On Episode 1, Jovan welcomes Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers guard and half of “Hillbilly Bogey”) and Trent Swaim (the other half of “Hillbilly Bogey”) to discuss the origins of Hillbilly Bogey, their dream 2v2 golf matchup, the Lakers, Arkansas vs. Los Angeles, their friendship, what Austin is like as a roommate and much more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and revi...
Mar 1, 2024 · 55 sec
Welcome to Buha's Block!
Yo, yo! I’m Jovan Buha, Lakers beat writer for The Athletic, and welcome to Buha’s Block, my new video podcast covering all things Lakers.