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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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
January 02, 2026 Lakers Storylines Through 30ish Games: Checking In On State Of LA W/ Vinay Killawalla
Jovan Buha is joined by Vinay Killawalla of Lakers Detailed to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers around the 30ish-game mark.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:45 What has been the biggest issue (or issues) for LA lately?
9:38 Are those struggles fixable internally? Or only externally?
22:01 Is this a gap year for LA? Should it be?
26:30 Should the recent injuries/vulnerability at the top of the West make LA even more aggressive at the trade deadline?
31:57 Why has Luka's production and efficiency dipped recently? Any cause for concern?
38:32 What is the best way to utilize LeBron James in 2026?
45:15 How should LA construct its starting lineup and rotation?
56:59 Why LA should have urgency with Luka about to enter his prime
1:00:34 Q&A
1:31:43 Vinay outro
1:32:28 Back to Q&A
1:46:36 Outro

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1h 53min
December 31, 2025 Lakers-Pistons Reaction: LA Lets Go Of Rope In Fourth-Quarter Blowout Vs. Another Good, Athletic Team
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-107 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
4:47 Buha's Big Picture: The (Lakers') floor is lava (aka alarmingly low)
14:20 Notable performers
24:55 Stat of the night: All 37 of Detroit's 2-point makes were in the paint
26:39 Takeaway No. 1: The balanced starting lineup fares better
30:20 Takeaway No. 2: A troubling trend with Deandre Ayton
36:53 Takeaway No. 3: Rui Hachimura injury update
37:41 Q&A
1:36:05 Thank you for all your support in 2025
1:38:23 Back to the final part of Q&A
1:41:05 Outro
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1h 47min
December 29, 2025 Lakers-Kings Reaction: LA Returns To Form With First Double-Digit Win In Nearly A Month
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:30 Buha's Big Picture: A much-needed return to form
13:28 Notable performers
25:32 Stat of the night: Season-high-tying 14 steals (most since Nov. 2)
25:40 Takeaway No. 1: JJ Redick sticks with the same starters
31:17 Takeaway No. 2: The new Austin Reaves-less rotation (and Nick Smith Jr.'s potential importance)
35:59 Takeaway No. 3: Keon Ellis scouting report
38:24 Q&A
1:49:00 Outro

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1h 55min
December 27, 2025 Lakers-Rockets Reaction: Something Has To Change After LA Is Exposed In Third Straight Blowout Loss
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:36 Buha's Big Picture: Something has to change
20:20 Stat of the night: +23 rebounding advantage for HOU
21:44 Notable performers
26:19 Takeaway No. 1: The starters should never play together again
27:33 Takeaway No. 2: Impact of Smart/Vando + defense vs. Sengun
31:28 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates
34:32 Q&A
2:05:28 Outro
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2h 12min
December 24, 2025 Lakers-Suns Reaction: LA Collapses Defensively In Second Straight Loss For The First Time
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 132-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
3:26 Buha's Big Picture: The Lakers' defense is at DEFCON 2 concern levels
14:03 Notable performers
17:03 Stat of the night: 140 offensive rating & 59/41/90 shooting for the Suns
17:51 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron continues to trend in the right direction
20:47 Takeaway No. 2: Austin Reaves warms up after slow start
22:54 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates
23:14 Q&A
1:31:24 Outro
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1h 39min
December 23, 2025 Lakers Mailbag: Ideal Approach To Trade SZN, Ayton's Future, LA's Defensive Ceiling Without Additions
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions in the latest episode of Buha's Block.
Jovan analyzes the moves he'd make if he were in charge of the Lakers over the next year, whether Deandre Ayton is the center of the future for the Lakers, LA's defensive ceiling with the current group, the lineups that should play more, the best "Alfreds" of the season, Adou Thiero vs. Dalton Knecht as trade assets, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:21 Question No. 1: How would the roster look over the next year if I were Rob Pelinka?
11:21 Question No. 2: Should Jake LaRavia start over Rui Hachimura?
19:58 Question No. 3: Which lineups should play more?
26:35 Question No. 4: Does LA view Deandre Ayton as the long-term solution at C?
32:32 Question No. 5: What is the Lakers' defensive ceiling with this group?
38:06 Question No. 6: Should LA trade a future first-round pick?
44:49 Question No. 7: Who are my favorite "Alfreds" this season?
51:39 Question No. 8: What are my top three NBA team names?
56:19 Question No. 9: Who has more trade value: Adou Thiero or Dalton Knecht?
1:03:57 Question No. 10: My worst NBA losses as a fan?
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1h 14min
December 21, 2025 Lakers-Clippers Reaction: LA Loses Luka Doncic To Injury As Their Offense Sputters
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 103-88 loss to the LA Clippers on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Buha's Big Picture: LA reaches its health breaking point
7:08 Notable performers
17:54 Stat of the night: 6-for-38 (16%) on 3s -- third-worst mark in franchise history
18:15 Takeaway No. 1: The (shooting) limitations of the banshees
25:25 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron assumes a season-high in points and usage
29:51 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates on Luka, AR, DA, Rui & Gabe
31:41 Q&A
1:32:26 Outro

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1h 39min

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