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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Nov 11, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
Lakers-Hornets Reaction: LA Bounces Back With Road Win In Austin Reaves' Return
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Nov. 10, 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 1:38 Overarching thought: A bounce-back performance ... sort of 10:41 Notable performers 19:39 Stat of the night: 7 steals for Marcus Smart 20:56 Takeaway No. 1: LA really missed Austin Reaves 23:03 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron James and Adou Thiero 25:31 Takeaway No. 3: LAL-OKC mini preview 31:29 Q&A 1:44:08 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 9, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Lakers-Hawks Reaction: LA Gets Embarrassed In Blowout Loss To Open Their Five-Game Road Trip
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 122-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, Nov. 8, 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 2:02 Overarching thought: More than a "trap game" -- it's a reminder of how LA needs to approach each game 9:28 Notable performers 9:56 Stats of the night: 37 assists and 36 points off turnovers for Atlanta 10:57 Takeaway No. 1: LA needs to figure out the non-Luka lineups while Austin Reaves is out 14:24 Takeaway No. 2: This sets the wrong tone for the road trip (at least temporarily) 15:50 Takeaway No. 3: Impact of Reaves' absence + his potential return 18:20 Q&A 1:28:46 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 8, 2025 · 53 min
Lakers, Thunder, Rockets, 76ers & More Early NBA Trends W/ Mo Dakhil | Beyond The Block
Jovan Buha welcomes Mo Dakhil of Bleacher Report and Offside to discuss whether several early developments across the league are real or not. Are the Oklahoma City Thunder better than last season? Are the Los Angeles Lakers a true contender? Is the Eastern Conference more wide open than we thought? Can the Houston Rockets maintain an elite offense? 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 Mo on X: https://x.com/MoDakhil_NBA Listen to him on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/double-dribble/id1809260774 And Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uutnXqXMZ4tS5BUpkancA TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:22 Are the Thunder better this season? And what does that mean for the rest of the league? 10:50 How wide open is the East with the starts from the 76ers, Bulls, Bucks, and Pistons? 21:06 How real is this start from the Lakers? Are they the best non-OKC team in the West? 35:29 Can Houston sustain its elite offense? 42:28 Who are most concerned about: the Magic, Clippers, Timberwolves, or Mavericks? 51:33 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 6, 2025 · 1 hr 53 min
Lakers-Spurs Reaction: LA Wins Fifth Straight Game As They Shut Down Victor Wembanyama
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Nov. 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 3:59 Overarching thought: This was the best win of the season -- and the best defensive performance 10:57 Notable performers 21:04 Stats of the night: Three Spurs foul out (including Wemby) & Spurs are minus-2 in Wemby's minutes 22:16 Takeaway No. 1: This is the type of game LA signed Marcus Smart for 25:49 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron James & Austin Reaves 28:32 Takeaway No. 3: Previewing the upcoming five-game road trip 32:12 Q&A 1:52:01 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 4, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Lakers-Blazers Reaction: Nick Smith Jr. (!?!) Helps Lead Shorthanded LA To 6-2 In Huge Road Upset
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Nov. 3, 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 1:26 Overarching thought: The Lakers are really good and their ceiling needs to be recalibrated 9:14 Notable performers 15:34 Stat of the night: Season-high 58.8% shooting 17:14 Takeaway No. 1: Bench guards step up in a variety of ways 21:01 Takeaway No. 2: LA's cautious approach to the season continues 27:50 Takeaway No. 3: Newcomers continue to shine 29:31 Q&A 1:14:24 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 3, 2025 · 2 hr 4 min
Lakers-Heat Reaction: LA Erupts Offensively Despite Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves' Shooting Struggles
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 130-120 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday, Nov. 2, 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 1:32 Overarching thought: Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart have been great -- and necessary -- additions for LA 9:23 Notable performers 15:48 Stats of the night: Season-high 15 3-pointers, 33 assists (second-most this season) and 12 turnovers (tied for season-low) 17:22 Takeaway No. 1: LA passes arguably its biggest test of the season (and continues to show resilience) 21:45 Takeaway No. 2: Jaxson Hayes and the value of rolling hard/rim-running 25:48 Takeaway No. 3: Andrew Wiggins scouting report 28:54 Q&A 2:02:38 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Nov 1, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
Lakers-Grizzlies Reaction: Luka Scores 43 In Return As LA Starts 1-0 In NBA Cup Group Play
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Oct. 31, 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 2:55 Overarching thought: Luka has been simply unstoppable to start this season 8:48 Notable performers 16:33 Stats of the night: 44 points for Luka + 33 FTAs and 13 TOs for the team 17:52 Takeaway No. 1: LA has been impressive with their early problem-solving this season 21:06 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart made an immense impact in his return 24:12 Takeaway No. 3: LA has a good shot to win the NBA Cup's West Group B 27:00 Q&A 1:44:01 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Oct 30, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
Lakers-Wolves Reaction: Austin Reaves Saves LA At The Buzzer To Cap Another Career-Best Night
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 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 2:04 Overarching thought: What a week for Austin Reaves 7:19 Notable performers Stats of the night: 16 assists for Reaves (career-high-tying) and 17 third-quarter points for Jake LaRavia 15:23 Takeaway No. 1: A win for Lakers Culture 19:13 Takeaway No. 2: LaRavia and Dalton Knecht step up (in ways they hadn't previously) 20:42 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates on LeBron, Luka, Adou Thiero and more 22:35 Q&A 1:43:46 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Oct 29, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
Wemby's MVP Case, Spurs' Hot Start & Early West Power Rankings W/ Jared Weiss | Beyond The Block
Jovan Buha is joined by Jared Weiss of The Athletic to break down Victor Wembanyama's MVP-level ascension in Year 3, the San Antonio Spurs' 4-0 start, first impressions of No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper, 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 Jared on X: https://x.com/JaredWeissNBA Read him at The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/jared-weiss/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:05 Victor Wembanyama's MVP-level ascension in Year 3 5:19 Where does Wemby rank among the league? Fifth-best player? 14:31 First impressions of Dylan Harper 17:57 How does De'Aaron Fox fit into what SA is doing? 24:01 Can the Spurs win the championship this season? 27:12 Early Western Conference power rankings 51:16 Closing thoughts on the Spurs 54:20 The debut of The Corner 3 (with Keoni!) 55:35 Corner No. 1: Which teams are looking like they're making a leap this season? 1:00:00 Corner No. 2: Austin Reaves' rise and his fit with Luka Doncic 1:06:23 Corner No. 3: Early impressions of this rookie class? ROY race? 1:14:27 Q&A 1:23:03 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Oct 29, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Austin Reaves' Ascension, Next Contract & Lakers Have Best Backcourt In The NBA? W/ Daman Rangoola
Jovan Buha is joined by Daman Rangoola to discuss Austin Reaves' ascension and next contract, whether the Los Angeles Lakers have the best backcourt in the NBA, early-season observations, 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 0:46 Austin Reaves' ascension to begin the season 5:46 Reaves' next contract and how that factors into LA's future 14:02 Are Luka and AR the best backcourt in the league? And should that make LA more aggressive on the trade market? 24:16 Why Jovan still thinks LA needs to find their fifth starter via trade 30:37 What is Lakers culture? What are they establishing? 36:30 Additional observations early in the season 39:02 Q&A 1:08:36 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Oct 28, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
Lakers-Blazers Reaction: Austin Reaves Scores 41 Points As Shorthanded LA Drops To 2-2
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 122-108 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Oct. 27, 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 2:55 Overarching thought: Austin Reaves continues to excel as the primary ball handler 9:25 Notable performers 15:32 Stats of the night: 19 offensive rebounds allowed + 25 turnovers 17:12 Takeaway No. 1: The burgeoning Reaves-Ayton two-man game 20:38 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron James and Gabe Vincent 25:24 Takeaway No. 3: The underwhelming minutes from the end of the bench 29:59 Q&A 1:24:35 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Oct 27, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
Lakers-Kings Reaction: Austin Reaves Drops Career-High 51 Points Without Luka Doncic & LeBron James
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, Oct. 26, 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 2:43 Overarching thought: Austin Reaves is that guy 9:01 Notable performers 18:11 Stat of the night: 41-of-46 on free throws 19:48 Takeaway No. 1: The silver linings without Luka (in addition to, obviously, winning) 21:44 Takeaway No. 2: The new (temporary) rotation 24:23 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates and unknowns 26:05 Q&A 1:34:26 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Oct 26, 2025 · 56 min
BREAKING: Luka Doncic Out At Least A Week With Finger Sprain and Lower Leg Contusion
Jovan Buha reacts to the news that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will be out at least a week with a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion. 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 Life without Luka: Who has to step up? 11:28 LA's schedule over the next week (or so) without Luka 15:56 Q&A 55:42 Outro
Oct 25, 2025 · 1 hr 49 min
Lakers-Wolves Reaction: Luka Doncic EVISCERATES Wolves In Revenge Win To Improve To 1-1
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. 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 2:07 Overarching thought: Luka is making his case for best in the world 11:27 Notable performers 18:32 Stats of the night: 81% on free throws (26-for-32), 12 turnovers, 6 fast-break points allowed 20:04 Takeaway No. 1: Proof of concept for how LA can and should play 26:30 Takeaway No. 2: Ayton's impact as a roller, screener and finisher 29:19 Takeaway No. 3: Marcus Smart should still start over Gabe Vincent 32:57 Q&A 1:48:46 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Oct 24, 2025 · 55 min
Lakers Lessons, Starting Marcus Smart Over Gabe Vincent + MIN Preview W/ Raj Chipalu | Buha's Block
Jovan Buha welcomes Raj Chipalu of SB Nation to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Golden State Warriors, what we learned about them, and to preview the upcoming games against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings. Jovan and Raj share their silver linings from LA's loss, areas of reasonable improvement for LA, why it's time to start Marcus Smart over Gabe Vincent, other rotation changes they'd like to see, preview the weekend matchups against the Timberwolves and Kings, 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 Raj on X: https://x.com/rajchipalu Read him at SB Nation here: https://www.sbnation.com/authors/rajchipalu Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:32 What was the biggest silver lining for LA (aside from Luka)? 12:27 What areas can LA be better in? 19:32 Why it's time to start Marcus Smart over Gabe Vincent 28:19 Other lineup changes we'd like to see 39:19 Lakers-Wolves preview 49:43 Lakers-Kings preview 54:33 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Oct 22, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
NBA Opening Night Reaction: Thunder-Rockets and Lakers-Warriors W/ Jason Timpf | Beyond The Block
In the first episode of Beyond The Block, a new weekly national NBA show from Jovan Buha, Jovan is joined by Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors opening-night matchups. 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 Watch Jason here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCw8h_jH2gB20wcZTJiaQNCA Subscribe to Jovan and Jason’s new Lakers podcast, The Lakers Collective, with Trevor Lane: https://www.youtube.com/@UCMmMELqjHukM5hyQ2E1PZ8A TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:57 OKC-Houston recap 2:34 What did we learn about the Thunder? 14:51 What were the early returns on the Rockets' offense? Change their standing in the West? 24:38 Lakers-Warriors recap 25:44 First impression of the Warriors? 36:44 How does this version of Luka Doncic impact LA's short- and long-term ceiling? 45:30 Areas of improvement and silver linings for the Lakers 1:02:20 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Oct 22, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
Lakers-Warriors Reaction: LA Falls To 0-1 Despite Luka Doncic's Dominance
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, October 21, 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 1:55 Overarching thought: LA remains a ways away on both sides of the ball 5:55 Notable performers 9:41 Stats of the night: 19 turnovers, 61% on free throws, 25% on 3s 11:50 Takeaway No. 1: Luka's utter dominance — and what it could portend 15:53 Takeaway No. 2: The new rotation — and what should change 18:55 Takeaway No. 3: Third-quarter woes continue 22:41 Q&A 1:34:24 Outro #lakers #losangeleslakers
Oct 21, 2025 · 49 min
Lakers Storylines: Revamped Luka, Offensive Optimism, New Starters & Deandre Ayton's Defense
In the first edition of State of the Lakers for the 2025-26 season — 10 storylines every 10 games (or six preseason games) — Jovan Buha examines Luka Doncic's preseason, LA's offense and defense, the new starters, Gabe Vincent, Deandre Ayton, and much 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 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:59 Storyline No. 1: New-look Luka and offensive optimism 6:35 Storyline No. 2: LA's defense has been concerning 15:32 Storyline No. 3: The new — and surprising — starting five 23:48 Storyline No. 4: Gabe Vincent's preseason heater 27:04 Storyline No. 5: Deandre Ayton's defense and buy-in 31:54 Storyline No. 6: Austin Reaves' offensive evolution 35:09 Storyline No. 7: Jarred Vanderbilt's return to form 37:59 Storyline No. 8: Marcus Smart impresses in preseason finale 40:01 Storyline No. 9: Dalton Knecht's continued struggles 43:06 Storyline No. 10: Jake LaRavia's unclear role (so far) 48:49 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Oct 19, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
What We Learned From The Lakers' Preseason Finale Against The Kings
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-116 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday, Oct. 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 1:57 Overarching thoughts: Where LA stands entering opening night 8:51 Notable performers 14:46 Stats of the night: 17 3-pointers made + 17 assists for Luka & Austin 15:31 Takeaway No. 1: The fifth starter is revealed -- and it's a shocker 22:58 Takeaway No. 2: Assessing the rest of the rotation 27:02 Takeaway No. 3: Previewing opening night vs. Golden State 31:45 Q&A 1:41:28 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
Oct 16, 2025 · 45 min
Lakers Mailbag: LA's Future Around Luka, Andrew Wiggins' Upside, Dalton Knecht's Trade Value
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions in the latest episode of Buha's Block. Jovan analyzes how well the Lakers are set up to contend around Luka Doncic over the next few seasons, who the Lakers should try to flip Rui Hachimura for, whether Dalton Knecht can rehab his trade value this season, if Andrew Wiggins raises LA's ceiling enough to compete with OKC and Denver, LA's drop coverage against pick-and-rolls, 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 0:27 Question No. 1: Can LA contend with Luka over the next few years? Confident they can identify the right role players? 9:44 Question No. 2: Which teams would be interested in Rui Hachimura? Who should LA target? 14:54 Question No. 3: Can Dalton Knecht rehab his trade value? 20:38 Question No. 4: Would Andrew Wiggins improve LA's defense enough? Anyone you'd trade Austin Reaves for 1-for-1? 27:15 Question No. 5: What is LA prioritizing in their drop coverage? 32:10 Question No. 6: Most entertaining/fun/stressful parts of the last few seasons covering the team? 37:34 Question No. 7: What do those lines on the Lakers' practice court mean? 40:42 Question No. 8: Top five coffee shops in LA? 45:29 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.