Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

By 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 med... more

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Buha's Block with Jovan Buha episodes:

January 17, 2026 How Can The Lakers Turn Their Season Around? W/ Khobi Price
Jovan Buha is joined by Khobi Price of the California Post to discuss the Lakers' recent 5-8 stretch, how they can turn their season around, the trade deadline, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:04 How can LA overcome this extended rut (9-11 in past 20 games)?
10:44 LA's defense has been a trainwreck -- and it's unclear how to improve it
15:44 Why LA's bad 3-point defense is more than just bad luck
21:24 The Lakers have failed to capitalize on their easy recent schedule
28:39 What's a realistic record for LA over the next 10 games?
33:42 What's LA's best win over the past month?
38:30 Have LA's needs changed going into the trade deadline? And is Jonathan Kuminga worth a look?
48:55 What does saving the season look like for the Lakers?
56:27 Q&A
1:16:51 Outro

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1h 23min
January 16, 2026 Lakers-Hornets Reaction: Charlotte Buries LA With Its Athleticism & An Avalanche Of 3-Pointers
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 135-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
3:12 Buha's Big Picture: Athleticism + ball handling + shooting = Lakers (blowout) loss
13:43 Notable performers
23:54 Stat of the night: Charlotte outscored LA 112-81 over the final 37:52
25:28 Takeaway No. 1: Small-ball problems with Jaxson Hayes
30:53 Takeaway No. 2: Fans boo Gabe Vincent
38:19 Takeaway No. 3: Kobe Bufkin shines defensively
41:37 Q&A
1:45:06 Outro

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1h 51min
January 15, 2026 Predicting All-Star Rosters & Toughest Selections W/ Trevor Lane | Beyond The Block
Jovan Buha is joined by Trevor Lane to discuss their 2026 NBA All-Star teams, the most difficult selections, and then answer your questions.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:29 All-Star starters
3:19 Locks in the West and East off the bench
5:49 Our players in consideration for the final fewspots
6:39 Our final selections
13:56 Jovan's twist with his ballot -- and why he gets an extra selection
16:40 Our toughest cuts
21:55 If there were no conferences, who'd be the 10 starters?
23:40 US vs. International All-Stars
29:00 Q&A
53:29 Outro

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56min
January 14, 2026 Lakers-Hawks Reaction: LA Bounces Back With Largest Win Of The Season, Season-High 19 3-Pointers
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:11 Buha's Big Picture: LA's leaders set the tone on the back-to-back
8:38 Notable performers
21:07 Stat of the night: Season-high 19 3-pointers
21:15 Takeaway No. 1: Shooting regression hits in a major way
23:19 Takeaway No. 2: Small-ball struggles
25:44 Takeaway No. 3: LA signs Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day contract
32:14 Q&A
1:20:09 Outro

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1h 27min
January 13, 2026 Lakers-Kings Reaction: LA Loses Its Third Straight Game As Sacramento Doubles Them Up In 3s
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
4:13 Buha's Big Picture: A disastrous start to this 5-in-7 week
13:10 Notable performers
21:43 Stat of the night: Sacramento's 3-point shooting (18-for-26, 65%)
25:16 Takeaway No. 1: Rui Hachimura will make his return on Monday
28:16 Takeaway No. 2: A bounce-back ... sort of ... for Deandre Ayton
30:57 Takeaway No. 3: The nonexistent offensive floor with the banshees
34:14 Q&A
1:41:42 Outro

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1h 48min
January 10, 2026 Lakers-Bucks Reaction: LA Suffers First Clutch Loss As Luka Fouls Out & Giannis Stifles Defensively
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 105-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:36 Buha's Big Picture: LA makes a slew of mistakes down the stretch of its first clutch loss
11:09 Notable performers
26:50 Stat of the night: -8 in the clutch (outscored 15-7)
27:47 Takeaway No. 1: Hayes closes over Ayton for the second time in five games
30:38 Takeaway No. 2: LaRavia, Smart & Vando have all earned larger roles moving forward
34:22 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates
34:44 Q&A
1:33:59 Outro

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1h 40min
January 08, 2026 Lakers-Spurs Reaction: Luka's 38-Point Triple-Double Carries LA In Shorthanded, Spirited Loss
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 107-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wed., Jan. 7, 2026.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
4:37 Buha's Big Picture: LA's progress vs. San Antonio (even while shorthanded)
12:02 Notable performers
23:11 Stat of the night: Non-Luka Lakers shot 21-for-60 (35%)
23:35 Takeaway No. 1: Luka's brilliance carrying LA vs. one of the NBA's best defenses
27:02 Takeaway No. 2: The current state of the center position
30:59 Takeaway No. 3: Why shooting is an underdiscussed need at the deadline
36:14 Q&A
1:36:02 Outro

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1h 42min
January 07, 2026 Lakers-Pelicans Reaction: LeBron, Luka Lead Another Late Comeback As LA Improves To 13-0 In Clutch
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-103 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:38 Buha's Big Picture: LA pitches a shutout in another clutch win
9:07 Notable performers
23:33 Stat of the night: LA held New Orleans to 10 points through the first 10:44 of the fourth
24:00 Takeaway No. 1: LA's 3-point regression in the second half
26:08 Takeaway No. 2: Vando's increasing role in the rotation
30:31 Takeaway No. 3: Gabe Vincent injury update
31:30 Q&A
1:39:34 Outro

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1h 46min
January 06, 2026 Lakers-Grizzlies Reaction: LA Rallies Late As Luka & LeBron Continue Making Strides Together
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:27 Buha's Big Picture: Jake LaRavia makes a strong case to be the fifth starter
11:46 Notable performers
14:18 Stat of the night: 33-of-41 on free throws (80%)
15:05 Takeaway No. 1: Luka & LeBron continue to make notable strides as a duo
22:18 Takeaway No. 2: Deandre Ayton bounces back offensively
28:51 Takeaway No. 3: Rui Hachimura injury update
29:33 Q&A
1:25:12 Outro

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1h 32min
January 03, 2026 Lakers-Grizzlies Reaction: LA Grinds Out Another Clutch Win As LeBron & Luka Combine For 65 Points
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-121 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Jan. 2, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
2:21 Buha's Big Picture: This is the version of LeBron the Lakers need (especially without AR)
14:27 Notable performers
34:06 Stat of the night: 27-for-31 on free throws (87%)
35:09 Takeaway No. 1: Jake LaRavia & Marcus Smart are shining as starters
37:59 Takeaway No. 2: What Deandre Ayton being benched for Jaxson Hayes could mean for the rotation
41:38 Takeaway No. 3: Gabe Vincent injury update
42:04 Q&A
1:44:04 Outro

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1h 51min

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