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- NBA MVP, All-NBA, Rookie Of The Year & Other Early Awards W/ Andrew Fenichel | Beyond The Block
Jovan Buha is joined by Andrew Fenichel to hand out way-too-early awards for the 2025-26 season, including MVP, All-NBA, Rookie of the Year, and more.
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0:00 Intro0:45 Way-too-early NBA awards1:50 MVP12:35 All-NBA teams19:00 Rookie of the Year24:01 All-Rookie teams26:42 Defensive Player of the Year27:34 All-Defensive teams29:23 Coach of the Year34:39 Most Improved Player42:14 Sixth Man of the Year47:03 Q&A57:12 The Corner 3 with Keoni57:42 Dallas autopsy: What's next?1:04:02 The Athletic's top 25 players of the past 25 years1:21:00 New All-Star Game format1:25:40 Way-too-early All-Star starters1:27:48 Will Dallas trade Anthony Davis? Can they?1:36:41 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
1 hr 39 min - 10 Lakers Storylines: MVP Luka, Austin Reaves' Growth, Newcomers Shine, LeBron's Return & More
In the first "State of the Lakers" of the 2025-26 regular season, Jovan Buha analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers at the 10-game mark (technically 11-game mark).
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:55 Where LA stands at the 11-game mark
1:26 Storyline No. 1: MVP-level Luka
5:39 Storyline No. 2: Austin Reaves' All-Star growth
8:48 Storyline No. 3: Newcomers shine in their new roles
14:35 Storyline No. 4: Injuries are an early hurdle
16:50 Storyline No. 5: Lakers Culture
19:16 Storyline No. 6: The defense ... has been bad
26:33 Storyline No. 7: The fifth-starter battle
32:22 Storyline No. 8: LeBron James' impending return
36:25 Storyline No. 9: Flashes of progress with the younger players
40:52 Storyline No. 10: Early lineup data
45:16 Outro
Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
47 min - Lakers-Hornets Reaction: LA Bounces Back With Road Win In Austin Reaves' Return
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro1:38 Overarching thought: A bounce-back performance ... sort of10:41 Notable performers19:39 Stat of the night: 7 steals for Marcus Smart20:56 Takeaway No. 1: LA really missed Austin Reaves23:03 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron James and Adou Thiero25:31 Takeaway No. 3: LAL-OKC mini preview31:29 Q&A1:44:08 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.1 hr 46 min - Lakers-Hawks Reaction: LA Gets Embarrassed In Blowout Loss To Open Their Five-Game Road Trip
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 122-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro2:02 Overarching thought: More than a "trap game" -- it's a reminder of how LA needs to approach each game9:28 Notable performers9:56 Stats of the night: 37 assists and 36 points off turnovers for Atlanta10:57 Takeaway No. 1: LA needs to figure out the non-Luka lineups while Austin Reaves is out14:24 Takeaway No. 2: This sets the wrong tone for the road trip (at least temporarily)15:50 Takeaway No. 3: Impact of Reaves' absence + his potential return18:20 Q&A1:28:46 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
1 hr 30 min - Lakers, Thunder, Rockets, 76ers & More Early NBA Trends W/ Mo Dakhil | Beyond The Block
Jovan Buha welcomes Mo Dakhil of Bleacher Report and Offside to discuss whether several early developments across the league are real or not.
Are the Oklahoma City Thunder better than last season? Are the Los Angeles Lakers a true contender? Is the Eastern Conference more wide open than we thought? Can the Houston Rockets maintain an elite offense?
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro1:22 Are the Thunder better this season? And what does that mean for the rest of the league?10:50 How wide open is the East with the starts from the 76ers, Bulls, Bucks, and Pistons?21:06 How real is this start from the Lakers? Are they the best non-OKC team in the West?35:29 Can Houston sustain its elite offense?42:28 Who are most concerned about: the Magic, Clippers, Timberwolves, or Mavericks?51:33 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
54 min - 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 Intro3:59 Overarching thought: This was the best win of the season -- and the best defensive performance10:57 Notable performers21:04 Stats of the night: Three Spurs foul out (including Wemby) & Spurs are minus-2 in Wemby's minutes22:16 Takeaway No. 1: This is the type of game LA signed Marcus Smart for25:49 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron James & Austin Reaves28:32 Takeaway No. 3: Previewing the upcoming five-game road trip32:12 Q&A1:52:01 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
1 hr 54 min - 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 Intro1:26 Overarching thought: The Lakers are really good and their ceiling needs to be recalibrated9:14 Notable performers15:34 Stat of the night: Season-high 58.8% shooting17:14 Takeaway No. 1: Bench guards step up in a variety of ways21:01 Takeaway No. 2: LA's cautious approach to the season continues27:50 Takeaway No. 3: Newcomers continue to shine29:31 Q&A1:14:24 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.1 hr 16 min - 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 Intro1:32 Overarching thought: Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart have been great -- and necessary -- additions for LA9:23 Notable performers15:48 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-running25:48 Takeaway No. 3: Andrew Wiggins scouting report28:54 Q&A2:02:38 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.2 hr 5 min - 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 Intro2:55 Overarching thought: Luka has been simply unstoppable to start this season8:48 Notable performers16:33 Stats of the night: 44 points for Luka + 33 FTAs and 13 TOs for the team17:52 Takeaway No. 1: LA has been impressive with their early problem-solving this season21:06 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart made an immense impact in his return24:12 Takeaway No. 3: LA has a good shot to win the NBA Cup's West Group B27:00 Q&A1:44:01 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.1 hr 45 min - 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 Intro2:04 Overarching thought: What a week for Austin Reaves7:19 Notable performersStats of the night: 16 assists for Reaves (career-high-tying) and 17 third-quarter points for Jake LaRavia15:23 Takeaway No. 1: A win for Lakers Culture19:13 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 more22:35 Q&A1:43:46 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.1 hr 45 min
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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…
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