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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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- 4 days ago48 min
Why Jeanie Buss Could Lose The Legal Battle Over The Lakers (w/ Nate Duncan)
Jovan Buha is joined by Nate Duncan of Dunc'd On to break down the legal battle between Jeanie Buss and her siblings over the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, they analyze the Lakers' offseason and 2026-27 outlook.Subscribe to Nate's YouTube channel: @NateDuncan Check out Dunc'd On and Dunc'd On Prime: https://nateduncannba.com/Follow Nate on X: https://x.com/NateDuncanNBAIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/ Follow Jovan on X: https://x.com/jovanbuha Follow Jovan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaBusiness inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.comTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:46 Nate breaks down the legal battle between the Buss siblings7:54 How does the 2025 sale undermine Jeanie's argument?9:40 The importance of the tag-along clause14:58 Can Jeanie win her action?19:06 How long could it take to find a resolution?22:56 How the Buss sale intertwines with the Walter sale26:49 Nate's closing argument29:07 What did Nate think of LA's offseason?31:26 The cost of the Kessler trade35:18 Who should be the Lakers' fifth starter?41:42 Closing thoughts on LA's offseason46:13 Where does Nate have the Lakers in the West hierarchy?48:07 Outro
- 5 days ago49 min
Rating Your Lakers Hot Takes: LA Wins It All? Top-10 Defense? Austin Reaves All-NBA?
Jovan Buha reacts to your hot takes about the Los Angeles Lakers and rates each one from 1 to 5 on his spice meter.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/joinJoin our new Buha's Block Discord: https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/Follow Jovan on X: https://x.com/jovanbuhaFollow Jovan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:48 Hot Take No. 1: The Lakers will have a worse record this season than last season4:14 Hot Take No. 2: Jarred Vanderbilt will make an impact this season6:34 Hot Take No. 3: Walker Kessler will make first-team All-Defense8:43 Hot Take No. 4: Sandro Mamukelashvili will win Sixth Man of the Year10:54 Hot Take No. 5: Ziaire Williams will be the most valuable non-Kessler addition13:11 Hot Take No. 6: Kessler will average 18-19 points next season16:38 Hot Take No. 7: LA will be a fringe top-10 defense22:01 Hot Take No. 8: Austin Reaves will make second-team All-NBA25:26 Hot Take No. 9: Cameron Carr will be starting by the end of the season27:37 Hot Take No. 10: Carr and Adou Thiero will both be starting by the end of the season29:08 Hot Take No. 11: LA will finish top two in the West standings31:46 Hot Take No. 12: The Lakers can win the 2027 title35:25 Hot Take No. 13: There are no hard feelings between LeBron James and the Lakers39:05 Hot Take No. 14: LA's best playoff lineup will be without Kessler46:12 Hot Take No. 15: Carr will have a Dylan Harper-like impact this season48:56 Outro
- 1 weeks ago44 min
Lakers Mailbag: Is This Roster Better Than Last Season's? + Luka Finally Winning MVP & More
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/joinJoin our new Buha's Block Discord: https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/Follow Jovan on X: https://x.com/jovanbuhaFollow Jovan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:30 Question No. 1: What am I most looking forward to in training camp and the preseason?4:48 Question No. 2: Is this roster better position by position compared to last season's?10:43 Question No. 3: Will Luka finally win MVP if LA overachieves relative to expectations?15:39 Question No. 4: Why is everyone so low on the defense?20:43 Questions No. 5 and 6: Better alternatives to this offseason? Ideal shadow offseason?31:00 Questions No. 6 and 7: Statistical benchmarks to contend? Averages for LA's primary players?40:32 Question No. 8: Can Grimes make a NAW-like jump?43:43 Outro
- 1 weeks ago33 min
Lakers Mailbag: What's A Successful Season? + 2024 Mavs vs. 2027 Lakers & More
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/joinJoin our new Buha's Block Discord: https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/Follow Jovan on X: https://x.com/jovanbuhaFollow Jovan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:32 Questions No. 1 and 2: What's LA's realistic ceiling? And what would constitute a successful season?4:33 Question No. 3: Are people overreacting about the starting lineup concerns?10:35 Question No. 4: Most optimistic scenarios for LA's wings? FO hires on hold?16:47 Question No. 5: Who's better: 2024 Mavericks vs. 2027 Lakers?25:17 Question No. 6: Can LA win 50+ games? Unlock the best from the supporting cast?29:34 Question No. 7: When will we see Kessler-Mamu-Luka lineups?33:40 Outro
- 2 weeks ago33 min
Lakers Mailbag: What Should LA Do At PF? Playoff Ceiling, Ziaire Williams' Upside & More
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/ Follow Jovan on X: https://x.com/jovanbuha Follow Jovan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:33 Question No. 1: What's the best way to address the starting PF spot?6:14 Question No. 2: Is Ziaire Williams more viable as a starter after bulking up?10:49 Question No. 3: Should LA have signed a wing over Collin Sexton?17:45 Question No. 4: Can the Lakers make a deep playoff run?20:41 Question No. 5: Who is most likely to break out this season?24:32 Question No. 6: What will LA's record be by Christmas?26:11 Question No. 7: What's my biggest worry with the team?30:12 Question No. 8: How was my vacation?32:55 Outro
- 2 weeks ago22 min
Collin Sexton Preview: Can He Finally Solve The Lakers' Backup PG Search? (w/ Tony Jones)
Jovan Buha is joined by Tony Jones of The Athletic to preview Collin Sexton's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.Follow Tony on X: https://x.com/TjonesonthenbaAnd read him at The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/tony-jones/If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/joinJoin our new Buha's Block Discord: https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/Follow Jovan on X: https://x.com/jovanbuhaFollow Jovan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:43 Is Sexton finally LA's answer at backup PG?3:04 Can he step into a larger role when Luka/Austin are out?6:58 How much will his 3PT shooting allow him to thrive off the ball?9:28 How problematic is his defense?12:47 Will his defense potentially limit his usefulness next to both Luka and Austin?16:15 Can he be a locker-room leader?21:28 Outro
- 3 weeks ago23 min
Matisse Thybulle Preview: How Much Will He Help The Lakers' Defense? (w/ Sean Highkin)
Jovan Buha is joined by Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report to preview Matisse Thybulle's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.Follow Sean on X: https://x.com/highkinAnd read him at The Rose Garden Report: https://www.rosegardenreport.com/If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/joinJoin our new Buha's Block Discord: https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/Follow Jovan on X: https://x.com/jovanbuhaFollow Jovan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:23 How does Thybulle fit with the Lakers?3:25 His best role offensively6:00 How impactful is he defensively?9:45 Him on vs. off the ball on defense11:31 Does he make sense as a starter?16:25 Why was his role reduced in the playoffs?18:15 What's he like off the court?22:17 Outro
- 3 weeks ago28 min
Ziaire Williams Preview: Is He The Wing The Lakers Need? (w/ CJ Holmes & Connor Long)
Jovan Buha is joined by CJ Holmes of the New York Daily News and Connor Long of Nets Daily and The Brooklyn Boys to preview Ziaire Williams' fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.Follow CJ on X: https://x.com/HolmesScribeAnd read him at the New York Daily News: https://www.nydailynews.com/author/cj-holmes/Follow Connor on X: https://x.com/connor_long15Read him at Nets Daily: https://www.netsdaily.com/authors/connor-longAnd listen to The Brooklyn Boys podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrooklyn_BoysIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/joinJoin our new Buha's Block Discord: https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/Follow Jovan on X: https://x.com/jovanbuhaFollow Jovan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:58 CJ Holmes1:17 Breaking down Ziaire’s skill set3:20 How does he fit with the Lakers?4:12 What are his defensive strengths?5:49 How does he fit around Luka and Austin?7:11 Can he be a placeholder starter?10:10 Kuminga's potential fit in LA?12:17 Most underrated part of Ziaire's game?13:07 'Ziaire definitely has that dawg in him'14:50 Connor Long15:12 Top-line takeaways with Ziaire?16:38 Why did Brooklyn decline his team option?18:36 How does he fit in LA?19:19 Was it surprising he only signed for the minimum?20:15 Can he scale up defensively against bigger players?20:58 How will simplifying his offensive role help him?23:46 Most underrated/underdiscussed part of his game?24:39 How would he fare as a potential starter?27:57 Outro
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