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:

July 21, 2025 Lakers Sign Marcus Smart: Scouting Report, Fit With Starters, LA's Stellar Offseason
Jovan Buha analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers' signing of buyout guard Marcus Smart. Jovan covers Smart's fit in Los Angeles, his strengths and weaknesses, his spot in the rotation and depth chart, what's next for the Lakers, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:43 Opening thoughts on LA signing Marcus Smart
5:37 Smart scouting report
6:19 Smart's strengths
15:15 Smart's weaknesses
22:34 Why Smart should start over Rui Hachimura
27:41 LA's updated depth chart
29:34 Q&A
1:21:12 Outro
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1h 31min
July 17, 2025 Lakers Summer League: Bronny James' Growth & Dalton Knecht's Struggles With Raj Chipalu
Jovan Buha welcomes Raj Chipalu to discuss notable Los Angeles Lakers players in NBA summer league.
Jovan and Raj analyze Bronny James' offensive development, Dalton Knecht's summer slump, Darius Bazley's chaotic and fun play, the Lakers' open two-way spots, and more.
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Chapters:
⁠0:00⁠ Intro
⁠1:13⁠ Raj's first summer league as a media member
⁠3:47⁠ Bronny James' offensive development
⁠10:13⁠ Bronny's areas of improvement
⁠14:13⁠ Dalton Knecht's summer struggles
⁠26:23⁠ A potential silver lining for Knecht -- with a caveat
⁠31:35⁠ Darius Bazley's standout play
⁠42:39⁠ LA's open two-way spots
⁠49:35⁠ Outro
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59min
July 15, 2025 Lakers Mailbag: Giannis Vs. Jokic, Luka's Extension, Cap Space If Reaves Re-Signs?
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.
He analyzes if Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic is more likely to become a Laker, the odds Luka Doncic passes on LA's extension offer, the Lakers' cap situation if they re-sign Austin Reaves next summer, Marcus Smart vs. Malcolm Brogdon, 3-and-D wing targets for Rui/Gabe/1st, Darius Bazley's unique upside, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:26 Question No. 1: Luka’s comfort going into next season?
8:19 Question No. 2: Who’s more likely between Giannis and Jokic?
14:30 Question No. 3: Any chance Luka passes on the extension?
18:30 Question No. 4: LA’s cap situation if they re-sign AR to $30 million annual deal?
24:39 Question No. 5: Smart to keep AR even with limitations with Luka fit?
26:54 Question No. 6: Marcus Smart or Malcolm Brogdon?
31:37 Question No. 7: Best 3-and-D wing they could trade Rui, Gabe and 1st for?
34:53 Question No. 8: What areas should new ownership invest in?
40:17 Question No. 9: Thoughts on Bazley and Swider?
45:48 Question No. 10: Waiving/stretching new trend with CBA?
49:09 Outro
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58min
July 11, 2025 Lakers Mailbag: The 2027 Plan, Best FA Guard Targets, Why Is LA Overlooked?
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.
He analyzes the Lakers’ 2027 plans, the optimal perimeter defending starter, the best buyout and free-agent options, if the Lakers are only going to waive Shake Milton and call it an offseason, how far LA can go in the postseason, Dorian Finney-Smith’s departure, anti-Lakers coverage, Andrew Wiggins, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:27 Question No. 1: What’s up with Project 2027? Is Luka OK with that?
6:29 Question No. 2: Does LA need a 1/2 defender or a 3/4 defender?
10:17 Question No. 3: Best buyout/FAs for LA?
16:12 Question No. 4: Will the Lakers waive Shake Milton and call it an offseason?
20:23 Question No. 5: What should LA do if there is no move to make them a contender?
25:40 Question No. 6: How far can the Lakers go in the playoffs?
28:51 Question No. 7: Is the DFS loss even worse now that we know the full terms of his contract?
34:38 Question No. 8: Will Rui remain the starter if they don’t change the roster?
38:39 Question No. 9: Why did DFS pick Houston’s offer over LA’s with only two guaranteed years?
41:06 Question No. 10: Why are people dismissing the Lakers’ Ayton and LaRavia signings?
46:56 Question No. 11: What is the upside and downside of potentially trading for Wiggins?
51:53 Outro
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1h 0min
July 08, 2025 Lakers Q&A: LA's Options After Re-Signing Jaxson Hayes, Bradley Beal?, Dalton Knecht's Struggles
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions.
Jovan also reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers re-signing Jaxson Hayes to an above-minimum salary, their projected rotation, their roster crunch, what's next for LA, Dalton Knecht's struggles in summer league, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:28 The Lakers re-sign Jaxson Hayes
4:32 What's next with LA and their roster options + BAE?
9:39 Dalton Knecht's summer-league struggles are concerning
14:56 The Lakers' current depth chart + remaining needs
19:26 Q&A
1:29:33 Outro
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1h 39min
July 04, 2025 Analyzing The Lakers' Offseason, Remaining Needs & Next Moves With Khobi Price
Jovan Buha welcomes Khobi Price, Los Angeles Lakers beat writer for the Southern California News Group, to discuss the early returns of the Lakers’ offseason.
Jovan and Khobi recap the offseason up to this point, analyze how Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia fit in LA, debate what the Lakers’ biggest remaining needs are in free agency and the trade market, rank and tier the Lakers in the West, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:01 Lakers’ offseason recap (up to this point)
3:48 Assessing the early part of the Lakers’ offseason
15:36 How Deandre Ayton fits in LA
28:29 What Jake LaRavia brings to the Lakers
36:55 LA’s biggest remaining needs
53:29 Where are the Lakers in the West currently?
1:04:45 It’s been too quiet lately around the NBA
1:07:48 Outro
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1h 18min
July 03, 2025 Lakers Free Agency Day 3: LA Signs Deandre Ayton, What's Next For Them This Offseason?
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers signing Deandre Ayton on Day 3 of NBA free agency. Joan covers Ayton's fit in Los Angeles, what's next for the Lakers in free agency and on the trade market, their most significant remaining needs, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:11 The Lakers signed DeAndre Ayton to a two-year deal
1:56 How Ayton fits in Los Angeles
7:37 Ayton's friendship with Luka Doncic
9:11 What's next for the Lakers this offseason?
13:36 Adou Thiero injury update
15:21 Q&A
2:05:39 Outro
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2h 15min
July 02, 2025 Lakers Free Agency Day 2: LA Remains On The Hunt For A Center, Deandre Ayton, Trade Market?
Jovan Buha reacts to Day 2 of NBA free agency for the Los Angeles Lakers, including their continued search for a center in free agency and the trade market, Deandre Ayton's impending decision, Al Horford, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:29 The latest with the Lakers in free agency and on the trade market
9:37 Q&A
2:15:16 Outro
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2h 17min
July 01, 2025 Lakers Free Agency Live: LA Signs Jake LaRavia, DFS Leaves To Houston, Deandre Ayton Top Target
Jovan Buha reacts to the start of NBA free agency for the Los Angeles Lakers, including LA losing Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets, signing Jake LaRavia to a two-year, $12 million deal, and targeting Deandre Ayton and De'Anthony Melton.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:03 DFS leaves the Lakers for the Rockets
3:15 Deandre Ayton & De'Anthony Melton are LA's new top targets
8:15 How LA can recover from the DFS loss
12:35 Q&A
3:08:07 Outro
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2h 41min
June 30, 2025 LeBron James Opts In To Player Option + Applies Pressure On Lakers, Dorian Finney-Smith Opts Out
Jovan Buha reacts to the news that LeBron James is opting in to his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season. He also reacts to Dorian Finney-Smith declining his $15.4 million player option and becoming a free agent.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:57 Updates: LeBron opts in, DFS opts out, Goodwin's team option, Koloko is RFA
3:33 LeBron's statement after opting in
5:09 What does this mean for LeBron?
8:35 Where could LeBron go?
10:36 Where do the Lakers go from here?
11:45 What's going on with DFS?
17:25 What does all of this mean?
19:42 Luka's extension looms large over LA's offseason
22:31 Q&A
2:00:12 Outro
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2h 9min

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