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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March 17 · 1 hr 55 min
Lakers-Rockets Reaction: LA Wins Sixth Straight Behind Clutch Plays, Defense Vs. KD, Luka's 36
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 100-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday, March 16, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ 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 3:51 Buha's Big Picture: Surviving both sides of the playoff-like crucible 13:27 Notable performers 34:36 Stat of the night: Seven Rockets turnovers in the 4th (22 overall) 35:41 Takeaway No. 1: JJ's defensive game plan vs. Kevin Durant/Houston 42:35 Takeaway No. 2: Wednesday's rematch 44:05 Takeaway No. 3: Tari Eason scouting report 47:46 Q&A 1:53:15 Outro
March 15 · 2 hr 8 min
Lakers-Nuggets Reaction: Luka Makes Game-Winner As LA Wins 5th In A Row, Season Series Vs. Denver
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-125 overtime win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, March 14, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ 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 5:19 Buha's Big Picture: LA passes its biggest test of the season (at least so far) 18:07 Notable performers 28:59 Stat of the night: +16 in points off turnovers (33-17 edge) 30:18 Takeaway No. 1: Late-game masterclass 35:29 Takeaway No. 2: Smart & Ayton star in their respective roles 36:34 Takeaway No. 3: Playoff rotation preview 38:13 Q&A 2:07:04 Outro
March 13 · 1 hr 36 min
Lakers-Bulls Reaction: LA Wins 4th In A Row As LeBron Returns, Luka Scores Season-High 51 Points
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 142-130 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, March 12, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ 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 1:55 Buha's Big Picture: The much-anticipated return of The King goes well 16:50 Notable performers 31:59 Stat of the night: OG starters go +18 in 14 minutes 33:31 Takeaway No. 1: Luka Doncic is playing as well as anyone right now 40:40 Takeaway No. 2: Defensive regression 45:02 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates on Smart, Hayes & Kleber 45:59 Q&A 1:34:46 Outro
March 11 · 1 hr 57 min
Lakers-Wolves Reaction: LA Climbs To No. 4 In West With Another Statement Win Over Minnesota
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ 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 3:39 Buha's Big Picture: Back-to-back statement wins 14:27 Notable performers 28:17 Stat of the night: Season-low 7 turnovers 29:03 Takeaway No. 1: The Lakers have seemingly figured out the Timberwolves 32:27 Takeaway No. 2: The man in the middle makes a difference 34:45 Takeaway No. 3: Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, passing Kobe Bryant's 81 41:30 Q&A 1:56:43 Outro
March 10 · 55 min
Thunder-Nuggets Reaction: SGA Hits Game-Winning 3-Pointer, Likely Clinches MVP Race In Thriller | Beyond The Block
Jovan Buha reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder's 129-126 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday, March 9, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ 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 2:59 Takeaway No. 1: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander likely just clinched back-to-back MVPs 8:14 Takeaway No. 2: OKC's depth shines with multiple notable absences 14:34 Takeaway No. 3: I want seven more games of this in May 15:51 Q&A 54:15 Outro
March 9 · 1 hr 56 min
Lakers-Knicks Reaction: LA Delivers A STATEMENT In Best Win Of The Season
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-97 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday, March 8, 2026. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 3:54 Buha's Big Picture: Lakers deliver a statement in best win of the season 18:57 Notable performers 32:07 Stat of the night: LA led 99% of the game (wire-to-wire) 33:39 Takeaway No. 1: The elephant in the room with the Big 3 42:33 Takeaway No. 2: Heart starts with Smart 46:55 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch (HOU loses to SAS) 47:57 Q&A 1:55:36 Outro
March 7 · 1 hr 19 min
Lakers-Pacers Reaction: Luka Scores 44 Points Through Three Quarters, Carries Shorthanded LA
(Apologies for the subpar audio. My microphone wasn't working.) Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-117 win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday, March 6, 2026. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 3:21 Buha's Big Picture: Luka's masterclass leads the way 9:58 Notable performers 17:30 Stat of the night: Luka's 44 points through three quarters 17:59 Takeaway No. 1: Austin Reaves' continued shooting struggles 21:19 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron, Ayton & Kleber 21:43 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch 24:12 Q&A 1:18:56 Outro
March 6 · 1 hr 53 min
Lakers-Nuggets Reaction: LA Drops Heartbreaker In Clutch And Loses Ground In West Standings
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, March 5, 2026. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 3:34 Buha's Big Picture: A step forward against .600+ competition 14:47 Notable performers 28:24 Stat of the night: LA was -16 in FTs attempted (season-high discrepancy) 30:20 Takeaway No. 1: JJ Redick's adjustments (particularly in the second half) 34:44 Takeaway No. 2: Jaxson Hayes continues to make a case to start 36:52 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch post-loss 38:04 Q&A 1:52:25 Outro
March 5 · 1 hr 19 min
Lakers' Offseason Plans, Giannis Pursuit, LeBron's Future, Austin Reaves & More W/ Eric Pincus
Jovan Buha welcomes Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report to break down the Los Angeles Lakers' 2026 offseason and cap possibilities. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 0:42 What are the Lakers trying to do this summer? What's realistic? 4:17 How can LA Giannis this offseason? 21:09 Why LA's roster reshaping might take longer than fans want 27:50 How LeBron's cap hold and next contract factors into LA's plans 37:01 How realistic is it for LA to poach a restricted free agent? 45:24 What about potential starters on the trade market? 50:39 Q&A 1:17:51 Outro
March 4 · 1 hr 15 min
Lakers-Pelicans Reaction: LA Rallies Late To Win Third Straight Behind Clutch Defensive Playmaking
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-101 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ 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 3:10 Buha's Big Picture: Order restored in the clutch 9:11 Notable performers 20:53 Stat of the night: Season-high 12 blocks 21:14 Takeaway No. 1: Bad habits reemerge 29:10 Takeaway No. 2: Rotation updates 30:38 Takeaway No. 3: JJ addresses viral moment with Luka 34:31 Q&A 1:15:15 Outro
March 2 · 1 hr 52 min
Lakers-Kings Reaction: LA Enjoys Back-To-Back Blowout Wins For First Time Since Late November
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-104 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, March 1, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ 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 0:00 Intro 3:10 Buha's Big Picture: Taking care of business on the back-to-back 7:43 Notable performers 19:09 Stat of the night: 18 3-pointers (second-most on season -- 37 over the past two games) 20:12 Takeaway No. 1: The new rotation with Rui (and without Vando) 27:40 Takeaway No. 2: Maxi Kleber reemerges in center rotation 33:33 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch 35:10 Q&A 1:51:27 Outro
March 1 · 1 hr 52 min
Lakers-Warriors Reaction: LA Ends Three-Game Skid Behind Big 3's Offensive Explosion, 19 3-Pointers
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 129-101 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ 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 1:33 Buha's Big Picture: LA's recent flashes of offensive improvement 10:07 Notable performers 20:57 Stat of the night: Season-high-tying 19 3-pointers 22:04 Takeaway No. 1: The new star-staggering rotation 28:14 Takeaway No. 2: Luke Kennard's impact inside the arc 32:16 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch 33:48 Q&A 1:52:01 Outro
February 27 · 52 min
Lakers Mailbag: LA's Offseason Needs, Luka Doncic Criticism Too Far?, Kawhi Leonard Pursuit?
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ 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 0:35 Question No. 1: How long will it take LA to address all its roster needs? 9:36 Question No. 2: What is the realistic ideal offseason? 17:44 Question No. 3: Should the Lakers pursue Kawhi Leonard? 21:07 Question No. 4: Hartenstein & Watson vs. Kessler & Jones? 26:52 Question No. 5: Who could LA get in an Austin Reaves sign-and-trade? 32:08 Question No. 6: How much is free agency affecting guys? 35:03 Question No. 7: Is JJ Redick being evaluated fairly? 38:35 Question No. 8: Should Deandre Ayton be benched? 42:46 Question No. 9: Is the superstar hate always this bad? Why so hard on Luka Doncic? 47:25 Question No. 10: How much does shootaround impact shooting? 49:09 Question No. 11: LeBron James farewell tour in Golden State with Steph Curry? 51:47 Outro #lakers #losangeleslakers
February 27 · 1 hr 56 min
Lakers-Suns Reaction: LA Loses Third Straight To Shorthanded Phoenix, Trending In Wrong Direction
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 113-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ 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 4:37 Buha's Big Picture: LA is trending in the wrong direction at the wrong time 14:57 Notable performers 25:12 Stat of the night: 22 3-pointers allowed (second-most this season) 25:43 Takeaway No. 1: Deandre Ayton is not Clint Capela 31:58 Takeaway No. 2: Questionable late-game lineup decisions 36:03 Takeaway No. 3: LA might just not have a good starting lineup 39:11 Q&A 1:56:18 Outro
February 25 · 1 hr 30 min
Lakers-Magic Reaction: Orlando Overpowers LA Inside In Heartbreaking Clutch Loss
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-109 loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 4:03 Buha's Big Picture: Reviewing an underwhelming 4-4 homestand 25:25 Notable performers 35:29 Stat of the night: ORL plus-11 in FGAs (or plus-12, depending on box score) 36:55 Takeaway No. 1: OG starters unsurprisingly lose their minutes in crunch time 40:03 Takeaway No. 2: Jaxsn Hayes injury update 40:49 Takeaway No. 3: Lon Rosen speaks on Rob Pelinka & Magic Johnson's roles 43:11 Q&A 1:29:46 Outro
February 23 · 1 hr 56 min
Lakers-Celtics Reaction: LA Is Blown Out By Another Elite Team, Pat Riley Statue Unveiling Spoiled
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-89 loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 2:11 Buha's Big Picture: Another statement loss for LA 16:13 Notable performers 34:16 Stat of the night: 8-4 with the Big 3 (all losses by double-digits to the four best teams they've played) 35:16 Q&A 1:55:34 Outro
February 21 · 1 hr 33 min
Lakers-Clippers Reaction: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Dominate In First Look At LA's Full Squad
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 125-122 win over the LA Clippers on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 3:07 Buha's Big Picture: First look at LA's full squad 12:14 Notable performers 30:34 Stat of the night: 17 3-pointers and 55% 3PT% (second-best 3PT performance) 31:23 Takeaway No. 1: The new (correct) starting lineup 35:52 Takeaway No. 2: New full-strength rotation 38:46 Takeaway No. 3: Luka is fifth in the latest MVP straw poll 41:41 Q&A 1:31:48 Outro
February 19 · 30 min
Five BIG Lakers Questions Coming Out Of The All-Star Break
Jovan Buha analyzes five post-All-Star break questions for the Los Angeles Lakers. Jovan examines the Lakers' health relative to the rest of the West, the concerning Big 3 lineup data and potential solutions, the recent defensive improvement, why the Lakers should shoot 3s better over the stretch run, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ 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 1:29 Question No. 1: Will they ever get — and stay — healthy? 7:08 Question No. 2: Can they figure out the optimal way to use the Big 3? 15:30 Question No. 3: How sustainable is the recent defensive improvement? 21:56 Question No. 4: Will their 3-point shooting eventually stabilize? 26:54 Question No. 5: Who fits around Luka and AR long term? 30:09 Outro
February 17 · 1 hr 19 min
Lakers Report Cards: Luka Doncic, LeBron James, JJ Redick, Rob Pelinka & More | Great Western Forum
Note: This was recorded last week before the Lakers-Mavericks game. In the latest episode of The Great Western Forum, a Lakers show hosted by Jovan Buha, Pete Zayas, and Anthony Irwin, the trio recaps the Lakers' season at the All-Star break. Jovan, Pete, and Anthony discuss the Lakers at the All-Star break, grade the primary figures -- Luka Dončić, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, JJ Redick, and Rob Pelinka -- and analyze the 2026 offseason plan. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ 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 2:04 The Lakers at the All-Star break 8:02 Luka Doncic 17:49 Austin Reaves 24:02 LeBron James 37:56 Rob Pelinka & the front office 51:54 Pete's breakdown of the 2026 cap-space plan 58:40 JJ Redick 1:10:43 Lakers' role players 1:16:23 Outro
February 13 · 1 hr 36 min
Lakers-Mavs Reaction: LeBron Posts First Triple-Double Of Season As LA Reaches All-Star Break
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-104 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ 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 5:03 Buha's Big Picture: Taking stock of the Lakers at the All-Star break 14:17 Notable performers 28:28 Stat of the night: 35 assists (third-most this season) 29:30 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton 30:18 Q&A 1:35:29 Outro