Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

By Jovan BuhaSports Basketball

Buha's Block with Jovan Buha episodes

October 08, 2025 Lakers Practice Report: Injury Updates, Reaction To LeBron's Ad, Transition Defense & More
Jovan Buha shares four takeaways from Los Angeles Lakers practice on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:12 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates
5:45 Takeaway No. 2: JJ reveals more about his schematic philosophy
8:25 Takeaway No. 3: Luka-lead team outing & LeBron's "Second Decision"
10:03 Takeaway No. 4: JJ says the transition defense is "dogs**t"
12:50 Q&A
1:15:46 Outro
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1 hr 18 min
October 07, 2025 Lakers Preseason Thoughts: Jarred Vanderbilt's Impact, Deandre Ayton's Defense & More W/ Khobi Price
Jovan Buha welcomes Khobi Price of the Southern California News Group to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' opening weekend of preseason basketball.
Jovan and Khobi share their biggest takeaways from the first two preseason games, including Jarred Vanderbilt looking like the old Vando, Deandre Ayton's defense and activity, and the new drop coverage. Then, they look ahead to what the Lakers need to focus on this week at practice and what excites them most for the rest of the preseason (including a live reaction to LeBron James' tweet teasing a big announcement on Tuesday).
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:58 Opening preseason caveats
3:07 Jarred Vanderbilt looks like the 2023 version of himself
7:07 How does Vando's play change his place in the rotation? Fifth starter?
14:40 First impressions of LA's new defensive scheme
19:39 Deandre Ayton's defense & buy-in
27:52 Transition defense & offensive rebounding
32:54 Focus in practice this week & excitement for the rest of the preseason
33:54 Our reaction to LeBron teasing a cryptic announcement
35:15 Back to points of emphasis & the rest of the preseason
45:02 Outro
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47 min
October 06, 2025 Lakers-Warriors Reaction: LA Falls To 0-2 In Preseason Without Luka, LeBron, Reaves & Smart
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-103 loss in the preseason to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:42 Overarching thought: LA's early defense is concerning
8:33 Notable performers
10:34 Stat of the night: LA outscored 40-25 in the third
11:25 Takeaway No. 1: Jarred Vanderbilt is looking like his pre-injury self
14:29 Takeaway No. 2: More on why the Lakers' defense concerns me
16:07 Takeaway No. 3: LA's offensive rebounding is trending up
18:23 Q&A
1:17:36 Outro
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1 hr 19 min
October 04, 2025 Lakers-Suns Reaction: LA Struggles On Both Ends Without Luka, LeBron In Preseason Opener
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 103-81 preseason-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:39 Overarching thought: LA is behind schedule to begin the preseason
7:16 Notable performers
8:28 Stats of the night: Most of them were bad
10:21 Takeaway No. 1: Austin Reaves was exceptional
13:45 Takeaway No. 2: LA's defense is a ... work in progress
17:59 Takeaway No. 3: First impressions of Jake LaRavia and Deandre Ayton
22:01 Q&A
1:06:12 Outro
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1 hr 8 min
October 03, 2025 Three Takeaways From Day 3 Of Lakers Training Camp + Q&A
Jovan Buha breaks down Day 3 of Los Angeles Lakers training camp and then answers your Lakers and NBA questions.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Memberships are live!
1:23 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates
3:08 Takeaway No. 2: JJ is satisfied with the team's conditioning progress
5:57 Takeaway No. 3: How LA is judging its success in the preseason
8:20 Q&A
1:12:04 Outro
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1 hr 14 min
October 02, 2025 Takeaways From Day 2 Of Lakers Training Camp: Maxi Kleber Injury, Rotation Locks & Defensive Changes
Jovan Buha shares three observations from the second day of Los Angeles Lakers training camp.
From the Maxi Kleber injury to JJ Redick sharing part of the rotation to the newfound defensive optionality with Marcus Smart and Jarred Vanderbilt, Jovan analyzes everything we learned from LA's second practice.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Channel memberships & Buha's Block Discord
0:41 Takeaway No. 1: Maxi Kleber injury update
5:11 Takeaway No. 2: Additional thoughts on LeBron's absence
9:29 Takeaway No. 3: The rotation locks & the likely starters for Friday's preseason opener
14:17 Takeaway No. 4: How JJ plans to deploy Smart & Vanderbilt defensively
17:09 Takeaway No. 5: JJ's continued emphasis on early offense & conditioning
19:27 Outro
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21 min
October 01, 2025 Three Takeaways From Day 1 Of Lakers Training Camp | Buha's Block
Jovan Buha shares three observations from the first day of Los Angeles Lakers training camp.
From the injury updates on LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Gabe Vincent and Adou Thiero to Nick Smith Jr.'s first press conference, Jovan analyzes everything we learned from LA's first practice.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:41 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron James injury update & preseason plans
6:30 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart, Gabe Vincent & Adou Thiero are also limited
11:14 Takeaway No. 3: First impressions of Nick Smith Jr.
16:40 Outro
16:43 Reminder: Memberships launch tomorrow (Wednesday)!
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18 min
September 30, 2025 Lakers Media Day: LeBron's Future, Luka's JJ Redick Endorsement & Deandre Ayton Embraces Pressure
Jovan Buha reacts to Los Angeles Lakers Media Day on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. He then answers all of your Lakers and NBA questions.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Thank you for 30K subscribers + memberships are launching on Wednesday!
1:26 Takeaway No. 1: Luka's conditioning & strong endorsement of JJ Redick
4:09 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron's unclear future & off-ball focus
7:49 Takeaway No. 3: Deandre Ayton embraces the pressure
10:23 Takeaway No. 4: Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart discuss starting possibilities
12:58 Takeaway No. 5: Adou Thiero isn't cleared for the start of training camp
14:54 Random Media Day thoughts & observations
17:22 Q&A
1:24:07 Outro
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1 hr 25 min
September 26, 2025 Lakers Training Camp Battles, JJ Redick's Extension & Rui Hachimura's Future W/ Sean Davis
Jovan Buha welcomes Sean Davis to break down JJ Redick's extension, Rui Hachimura's potential extension, what we learned about the Lakers' scheme from Redick's comments at Media Day, and the primary training camp battles.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:17 JJ Redick's extension
8:50 What if the Lakers extend Rui Hachimura?
16:19 What can we parse from JJ's Media Day comments?
29:15 Training camp battles
29:20 Fifth starter battle: Marcus Smart vs. Rui Hachimura
40:45 Backup center battle: Jaxson Hayes vs. Maxi Kleber (vs. Adou Thiero?)
49:35 Seventh man battle: Jarred Vanderbilt vs. Gabe Vincent vs. Jake LaRavia
1:08:25 Where does Dalton Knecht fit in?
1:09:44 Outro
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1 hr 11 min
September 26, 2025 Lakers Media Day Reaction: JJ Redick Extends, Rob Pelinka Values 'Optionality,' Rui Extension?
Jovan Buha reacts to Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick's comments at Los Angeles Lakers Media Day. He then answers all of your Lakers and NBA questions.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:58 The Lakers have extended JJ Redick's contract
3:50 LA continues valuing "optionality" with its roster-building approach
6:06 LA wants LeBron to retire as a Laker
7:11 No update on starters or schematic changes
9:15 Could a Rui Hachimura extension be looming?
10:26 Q&A
1:05:32 Outro
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1 hr 7 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…