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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November 06, 2025 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.
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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
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1h 58min
November 04, 2025 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.
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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
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1h 20min
November 03, 2025 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.
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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
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2h 10min
November 01, 2025 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.
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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
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1h 50min
October 30, 2025 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.
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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
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1h 50min
October 29, 2025 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.
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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
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1h 29min
October 29, 2025 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.
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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
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1h 14min
October 28, 2025 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.
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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
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1h 30min
October 27, 2025 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.
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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
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1h 39min
October 26, 2025 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.
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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

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