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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Dec 6, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Lakers-Celtics Reaction: LA Is Blown Out In Boston On Second Night Of Road Back-To-Back
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 126-105 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. 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 3:18 Buha's Big Picture: Slow start spirals out of control 8:44 Notable performers 21:19 Stats of the night: 15 assists vs. 14 turnovers & 24 3-pointers for BOS vs. 14 3-pointers for LA 22:03 Takeaway No. 1: The 3-point disparity tilts too far away from the Laker 24:49 Takeaway No. 2: Young legs provide a bench spark 28:27 Takeaway No. 3: Luka & LeBron updates 30:20 Q&A 1:17:12 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Dec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 51 min
Lakers-Raptors Reaction: LeBron James Passes Up History For Game-Winning Rui Hachimura 3-Pointer
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-120 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. 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 2:47 Buha's Big Picture: The Crunch-Time Kings strike again (7-0 in clutch games) 11:37 Notable performers 19:03 Stat of the night: 8 points for LeBron James (and the game-winning 11th assist) 21:35 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron's continued scoring struggles & playmaking prowess 29:28 Takeaway No. 2: Adou Thiero flashes in rotation floor 34:54 Takeaway No. 3: Luka Doncic update 35:22 Q&A 1:56:26 Outro
Dec 4, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
Lakers Progress Reports: Grading The Team's Start, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, JJ Redick & More | The Great Western Forum
On the latest episode of The Great Western Forum, a Lakers show hosted by Jovan Buha, Pete Zayas and Anthony Irwin, the trio reviews the Lakers at the quarter mark of the 2025-26 season. Jovan, Pete and Anthony discuss the Lakers' first 20 games and grade the performances of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, JJ Redick. Then, they welcome Dan Woike of The Athletic and Harrison Faigen of SB Nation to review the grades, discuss the roster, and what a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade would look like. 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
Dec 3, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
10 Lakers Storylines Through 20 Games: LeBron's Return, Luka & AR NBA's Best Duo, Defensive Concerns
In the second "State of the Lakers" of the 2025-26 regular season, Jovan Buha analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers at the 20-game mark. 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 0:47 The Lakers' vitals at the 20-game mark 1:07 Storyline No. 1: The Lakers are, at worst, a top-four team in the West 8:03 Storyline No. 2: LeBron's return and rocky acclimation 15:40 Storyline No. 3: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves have been the NBA's best duo 18:43 Storyline No. 4: LA's recent shooting regression 21:30 Storyline No. 5: The Lakers' defense has been a glaring weakness 26:45 Storyline No. 6: The post-LeBron rotation 31:10 Storyline No. 7: The new starting lineup is struggling 39:38 Storyline No. 8: Early lineup data: What's working and what isn't? 45:30 Storyline No. 9: LA has a shot to win its second NBA Cup in three years 47:28 Storyline No. 10: The tough and revealing road ahead (especially the next two weeks) 51:09 Q&A 1:32:45 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Dec 2, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
Lakers-Suns Reaction: LA's Win Streak Snapped As Phoenix Dominates Them On Both Ends
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 125-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. 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 1:39 Buha's Big Picture: This loss was a slice of humble pie for LA 13:47 Notable performers 21:34 Stats of the night: 32 PHX points off LA's 22 turnovers, 28-2 fast-break points edge for PHX, 16 PHX steals 23:07 Takeaway No. 1: The trends in all five of the Lakers' losses 29:51 Takeaway No. 2: The rocky LeBron acclimation process 35:42 Takeaway No. 3: Previewing the three-game East Coast road trip (@TOR, @BOS, @PHI) 39:22 Q&A 1:33:56 Outro
Dec 1, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Lakers-Pelicans Reaction: LA Wins Seventh Straight Game Behind Another Offensive Explosion
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 133-121 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. 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 2:41 Overarching thought: Wire-to-wire domination from LA (a few hiccups aside) 7:56 Notable performances 17:03 Stats of the night: 133 points (third-most this season), season-low 8 turnovers and season-high 10 blocks 19:00 Takeaway No. 1: This was one of LA's better rim-protection performances (in the first half) 22:30 Takeaway No. 2: JJ leans more into offense than defense/athleticism with the shorthanded rotation 27:25 Takeaway No. 3: The plan with LeBron on back-to-backs 30:25 Q&A 1:20:21 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 29, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Lakers-Mavs Reaction: LA Wins Sixth Straight Game & Locks In Home Matchup vs. Spurs In NBA Cup
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA Cup game against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. 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 1:35 Overarching thought: This is what the Lakers' offense can look like with proper shooting 11:09 Notable performers 20:18 Stat of the night: Season-high 18 3-pointers 20:58 Takeaway No. 1: LA is playing San Antonio in the NBA Cup -- with OKC likely awaiting them 25:00 Takeaway No. 2: Deandre Ayton's importance to LA's offense 29:10 Takeaway No. 3: LA's glaring athleticism remains a concern 34:21 Q&A 1:36:00 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 26, 2025 · 1 hr 52 min
Lakers-Clippers Reaction: LA Wins Fifth Straight & Clinches West Group B Behind Luka, LeBron & AR
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the LA Clippers on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. 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 2:22 Overarching thought: The Big 3's offensive blueprint 14:57 Notable performers 23:01 Stat of the night: Season-high 44.8% on 3s (& only 11 TOs + 12 offensive rebounds) 24:49 Takeaway No. 1: The bench is playing well ... which is why it's time for a change 31:37 Takeaway No. 2: LA clinches West Group B 33:21 Takeaway No. 3: Deandre Ayton injury update 34:37 Q&A 1:50:46 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 24, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
Lakers-Jazz Reaction: LA Ekes Out Fourth Straight Win With A Huge Defensive Stop
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 108-106 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. 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 1:41 Overarching thought: A win is a win, but the standard should be higher 7:06 Notable performers 12:32 Stats of the night: 24 second-half free-throw attempts (three in first half) & six second-half turnovers (eight in first half) 14:01 Takeaway No. 1: Second impression of LeBron James 17:53 Takeaway No. 2: More Maxi Kleber minutes? 21:25 Takeaway No. 3: A clearer idea of the rotation 25:39 Q&A 1:43:03 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 23, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Lakers Practice Report: Deandre Ayton Dealing With Illness, Adou Thiero, Pickeball Tournament
Jovan Buha reacts to the latest from Los Angeles Lakers practice and then answers your 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 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:42 Takeaway No. 1: Deandre Ayton is dealing with an illness but expected to play vs. Jazz 1:23 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart grades LA's defense as a "B-" 3:06 Takeaway No. 3: The Lakers bond over their pickleball tournament on Friday 6:29 Q&A 1:15:58 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 21, 2025 · 1 hr 43 min
Lakers Q&A: Buss Brothers Fired, Best Star Fits With Luka & Reaves, LA Vs. Houston, Rui Hachimura's Role
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles 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 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Q&A 1:42:03 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 20, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
Our Best & Worst NBA Takes One Month Into The Season W/ Big Wos | Beyond The Block
Jovan Buha welcomes Wosny Lambre (aka Big Wos) to discuss our best and worst NBA takes one month into the 2025-2026 season. 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 Check out Wos' new show, 'No Fouls Given,' with Paul Pierce and Danny Green: https://www.youtube.com/@UC-Ovj3qDVxBAOWX3kwzOVRw Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-fouls-given/id1849398813 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68sNVs8n8sA6K9eYzIL2AG Follow Wos on X: https://x.com/BigWos TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:18 LeBron James' debut with the Lakers 15:20 Wos' and Jovan's best take: Denver is a juggernaut on a similar level to OKC 22:27 Wos' worst takes: The 76ers and Raptors won't be good 27:35 Jovan's worst take: Orlando is the third-best team in the East 32:30 Jovan's best take: Houston would be fine, if not better, without Fred VanVleet 39:43 Can the Rockets be the Nuggets' kryptonite with their double-big look? 44:15 Wos believes OKC is beatable 55:08 Wos on his new show, 'No Fouls Given,' and leaving The Ringer 1:03:17 Wos drops some Drake news 1:04:36 Wos outro 1:04:47 The Corner 3 with Keoni 1:05:22 No. 1: How LeBron's return impacts LA's offense 1:10:12 No. 2: Wemby & Giannis injuries and impact on standings/awards 1:19:00 No. 3: The Pistons are for real -- third-best team in the East? Second? 1:26:56 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 19, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
Lakers-Jazz Reaction: LeBron Has 12 Assists In Debut As LA Scores Season-High 140 Points
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz on Nov 18, 2025. 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 1:48 Overarching thought: LeBron unlocks LA's offensive potential 11:31 Notable performers 18:08 Stats of the night: Season-high 140 points, LeBron's 12 assists, 31 assists (third-most this season) 18:57 Takeaway No. 1: How LeBron's arrival impacted the offensive hierarchy and flow 23:26 Takeaway No. 2: Rui Hachmira named the fifth starter 30:33 Takeaway No. 3: The new nine-man rotation 36:50 Q&A 1:45:31 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 18, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Lakers Practice Report: What We Learned From LeBron James Officially Returning To Practice
Jovan Buha reacts to LeBron James practicing with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. 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 1:17 Practice Takeaway No. 1: The whole squad is finally back 7:37 Practice Takeaway No. 2: What we learned about LeBron's return 12:26 Practice Takeaway No. 3: The (good) conundrum with the new rotation 17:25 Q&A 1:44:35 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 16, 2025 · 2 hr 7 min
Lakers-Bucks Reaction: LA Concludes Successful 3-2 Road Trip With Emphatic Win Over Milwaukee
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-95 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. 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 1:39 Overarching thought: A successful and informative road trip 11:28 Notable performers 24:31 Stat of the night: 100.6 defensive rating -- best of the season 25:20 Takeaway No. 1: LA's best defensive performance of the season 28:44 Takeaway No. 2: A couple of new bombshells enter the villa (Kleber & Thiero) 35:03 Takeaway No. 3: LA is about to add LeBron to a group on pace to win 59 games ... 37:41 Q&A 2:06:02 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 15, 2025 · 51 min
Lakers-Pelicans Reaction: LA Improves To 2-0 In NBA Cup Behind Dominance Of Luka, Reaves & Ayton
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. 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 1:51 Overarching thought: A return to form … sort of 7:38 Notable performers 13:50 Stat of the night: 22 fast-break points 14:50 Takeaway No. 1: The bench has been rough lately and likely needs to be staggered 18:31 Takeaway No. 2: LA remains in control of NBA Cup Group B 19:57 Takeaway No. 3: Trey Murphy III & Herb Jones scouting reports 24:41 Q&A 51:02 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 14, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Lakers' Lessons From OKC Loss, Offensive Organization & LeBron's Impact W/ Cranjis
Jovan Buha is joined by Tim, aka Cranjis McBaksetball, of The Lakers Exceptionalism podcast and BBall Index to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the state of LA's offense and defense, how LeBron James' return will impact them on both sides of the ball, 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 Follow Tim on X: https://x.com/Tim_NBA Listen to him here: https://linktr.ee/lakersexceptionalism Check out BBall Index: https://www.bball-index.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:39 Biggest takeaway from the OKC loss? 10:36 What have we learned about LA on this 1-2 road trip? 15:50 Can the Deandre Ayton-Rui Hachimura pairing be viable defensively? 23:06 Austin Reaves' performance vs. OKC: Something or nothing? 28:07 How much will LeBron James' impending return impact LA's offense? 33:02 The state of LA's offense: How would Tim evaluate it? 41:58 Any trends for when LA is more disorganized offensively? 44:48 What is LA's realistic offensive ceiling? 48:59 What can LA do better defensively? Is the only option a trade? 55:47 Q&A 1:21:27 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 13, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
Lakers-Thunder Reaction: LA Gets Dog-Walked By OKC In Measuring-Stick Loss
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 121-92 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. 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 2:06 Overarching thought: There is a notable gap between LA and OKC 8:51 Notable performers 16:18 Stats of the night (swing factors): 20 turnovers and -2 free-throw advantage 18:26 Takeaway No. 1: This road trip has highlighted LA's athleticism and defense deficiencies 22:12 Takeaway No. 2: Another LeBron James injury update 23:20 Takeaway No. 3: What I'd like to see from the rest of this trip 25:57 Q&A 1:19:47 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 13, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
NBA MVP, All-NBA, Rookie Of The Year & Other Early Awards W/ Andrew Fenichel | Beyond The Block
Jovan Buha is joined by Andrew Fenichel to hand out way-too-early awards for the 2025-26 season, including MVP, All-NBA, Rookie of the Year, 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 Follow Andrew on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewFenichel And on Twitter: https://x.com/Andrew_Fenichel And on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drewfenny?lang=en TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Way-too-early NBA awards 1:50 MVP 12:35 All-NBA teams 19:00 Rookie of the Year 24:01 All-Rookie teams 26:42 Defensive Player of the Year 27:34 All-Defensive teams 29:23 Coach of the Year 34:39 Most Improved Player 42:14 Sixth Man of the Year 47:03 Q&A 57:12 The Corner 3 with Keoni 57:42 Dallas autopsy: What's next? 1:04:02 The Athletic's top 25 players of the past 25 years 1:21:00 New All-Star Game format 1:25:40 Way-too-early All-Star starters 1:27:48 Will Dallas trade Anthony Davis? Can they? 1:36:41 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 12, 2025 · 46 min
10 Lakers Storylines: MVP Luka, Austin Reaves' Growth, Newcomers Shine, LeBron's Return & More
In the first "State of the Lakers" of the 2025-26 regular season, Jovan Buha analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers at the 10-game mark (technically 11-game mark). 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 0:55 Where LA stands at the 11-game mark 1:26 Storyline No. 1: MVP-level Luka 5:39 Storyline No. 2: Austin Reaves' All-Star growth 8:48 Storyline No. 3: Newcomers shine in their new roles 14:35 Storyline No. 4: Injuries are an early hurdle 16:50 Storyline No. 5: Lakers Culture 19:16 Storyline No. 6: The defense ... has been bad 26:33 Storyline No. 7: The fifth-starter battle 32:22 Storyline No. 8: LeBron James' impending return 36:25 Storyline No. 9: Flashes of progress with the younger players 40:52 Storyline No. 10: Early lineup data 45:16 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.