Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

By Jovan BuhaSports Basketball

Buha's Block with Jovan Buha episodes

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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1 hr 25 min
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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1 hr 10 min
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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1 hr 26 min
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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1 hr 36 min
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
57 min
October 25, 2025 Lakers-Wolves Reaction: Luka Doncic EVISCERATES Wolves In Revenge Win To Improve To 1-1
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:07 Overarching thought: Luka is making his case for best in the world
11:27 Notable performers
18:32 Stats of the night: 81% on free throws (26-for-32), 12 turnovers, 6 fast-break points allowed
20:04 Takeaway No. 1: Proof of concept for how LA can and should play
26:30 Takeaway No. 2: Ayton's impact as a roller, screener and finisher
29:19 Takeaway No. 3: Marcus Smart should still start over Gabe Vincent
32:57 Q&A
1:48:46 Outro
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1 hr 50 min
October 24, 2025 Lakers Lessons, Starting Marcus Smart Over Gabe Vincent + MIN Preview W/ Raj Chipalu | Buha's Block
Jovan Buha welcomes Raj Chipalu of SB Nation to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Golden State Warriors, what we learned about them, and to preview the upcoming games against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings.
Jovan and Raj share their silver linings from LA's loss, areas of reasonable improvement for LA, why it's time to start Marcus Smart over Gabe Vincent, other rotation changes they'd like to see, preview the weekend matchups against the Timberwolves and Kings, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:32 What was the biggest silver lining for LA (aside from Luka)?
12:27 What areas can LA be better in?
19:32 Why it's time to start Marcus Smart over Gabe Vincent
28:19 Other lineup changes we'd like to see
39:19 Lakers-Wolves preview
49:43 Lakers-Kings preview
54:33 Outro
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56 min
October 22, 2025 NBA Opening Night Reaction: Thunder-Rockets and Lakers-Warriors W/ Jason Timpf | Beyond The Block
In the first episode of Beyond The Block, a new weekly national NBA show from Jovan Buha, Jovan is joined by Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors opening-night matchups.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:57 OKC-Houston recap
2:34 What did we learn about the Thunder?
14:51 What were the early returns on the Rockets' offense? Change their standing in the West?
24:38 Lakers-Warriors recap
25:44 First impression of the Warriors?
36:44 How does this version of Luka Doncic impact LA's short- and long-term ceiling?
45:30 Areas of improvement and silver linings for the Lakers
1:02:20 Outro
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1 hr 4 min
October 22, 2025 Lakers-Warriors Reaction: LA Falls To 0-1 Despite Luka Doncic's Dominance
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:55 Overarching thought: LA remains a ways away on both sides of the ball
5:55 Notable performers
9:41 Stats of the night: 19 turnovers, 61% on free throws, 25% on 3s
11:50 Takeaway No. 1: Luka's utter dominance — and what it could portend
15:53 Takeaway No. 2: The new rotation — and what should change
18:55 Takeaway No. 3: Third-quarter woes continue
22:41 Q&A
1:34:24 Outro
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1 hr 36 min
October 21, 2025 Lakers Storylines: Revamped Luka, Offensive Optimism, New Starters & Deandre Ayton's Defense
In the first edition of State of the Lakers for the 2025-26 season — 10 storylines every 10 games (or six preseason games) — Jovan Buha examines Luka Doncic's preseason, LA's offense and defense, the new starters, Gabe Vincent, Deandre Ayton, and much more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:59 Storyline No. 1: New-look Luka and offensive optimism
6:35 Storyline No. 2: LA's defense has been concerning
15:32 Storyline No. 3: The new — and surprising — starting five
23:48 Storyline No. 4: Gabe Vincent's preseason heater
27:04 Storyline No. 5: Deandre Ayton's defense and buy-in
31:54 Storyline No. 6: Austin Reaves' offensive evolution
35:09 Storyline No. 7: Jarred Vanderbilt's return to form
37:59 Storyline No. 8: Marcus Smart impresses in preseason finale
40:01 Storyline No. 9: Dalton Knecht's continued struggles
43:06 Storyline No. 10: Jake LaRavia's unclear role (so far)
48:49 Outro
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50 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…