Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

By Jovan BuhaSports Basketball

Buha's Block with Jovan Buha episodes

September 24, 2025 Lakers Season Preview: Biggest Questions, Predictions & More With Trevor Lane
Jovan Buha welcomes Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation to preview the Los Angeles Lakers' 2025-26 season.
Jovan and Trevor discuss what they're most excited for this season, their most significant questions of the season, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, JJ Redick, the Lakers' offense and defense, whether LA needs to make a trade, the Lakers' record, seed and playoff predictions, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:23 What Trevor is most excited for this season
2:19 What Jovan is most excited for this season
4:32 Trevor's biggest question of the season
6:13 Jovan's biggest question of the season
9:46 Trevor's biggest Luka Doncic question
12:02 Jovan's biggest Luka Doncic question
14:47 Trevor's biggest LeBron James question
16:52 Jovan's biggest LeBron James question
20:00 Trevor's biggest Austin Reaves question
21:34 Jovan's biggest Austin Reaves question
24:50 Trevor's biggest JJ Redick question
27:08 Jovan's biggest JJ Redick question
31:12 Trevor's biggest offensive question for LA
33:42 Jovan's biggest offensive question for LA
38:49 Trevor's biggest defensive question for LA
40:41 Jovan's biggest defensive question for LA
45:53 Trevor's biggest front-office question
47:47 Jovan's biggest front-office question
52:42 Trevor's record, seeding and playoff predictions
54:13 Jovan's record, seeing and playoff predictions
57:20 Outro
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59 min
September 18, 2025 Who Should The Lakers Start? The Answer Is Obvious
Jovan Buha makes his case for the Los Angeles Lakers' starting lineup this season — and why the decision should be obvious.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Introducing Buha's Breakdowns (work in progress)
1:35 Three facts about the Lakers' starting lineup
4:43 The five candidates for the final two starting spots
8:08 What the Lakers need next to Luka/LeBron/Ayton
8:41 Evaluating how the candidates stack up amongst each other
11:32 Eliminating two of the candidates
13:34 Why Austin Reaves should start
15:40 The case for Rui Hachimura starting
17:06 Why Marcus Smart should be the fifth starter
19:04 Why I don't think starting Rui and Smart together makes sense
19:42 Why LA needs Reaves to start and play a big role
23:35 Let me know what you think
24:00 Outro
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25 min
September 17, 2025 How Each Lakers Player Can Realistically Improve This Season
Jovan Buha looks at one area each Los Angeles Lakers player could improve on for the upcoming season.
From Luka Doncic's 2-point percentage to LeBron James' rim frequency to Deandre Ayton's pick-and-roll defense, there are numerous ways that the Lakers could benefit from internal improvement for 2025-26.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:51 Luka Doncic
4:12 LeBron James
8:15 Austin Reaves
12:46 Deandre Ayton
16:22 Rui Hachimura
19:18 Marcus Smart
22:51 Jarred Vanderbilt
27:02 Gabe Vincent
29:34 Jake LaRavia
32:04 Jaxson Hayes
34:16 Maxi Kleber
37:01 Dalton Knecht
39:06 Bronny James
42:22 Adou Thiero
43:42 Outro
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45 min
September 12, 2025 Mailbag: Lakers' Updated Trade Plans, 2009 Lakers vs. 2020 Lakers, Scheme Changes?
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions in the latest episode of Buha's Block.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers’ updated trade stance this week, the scheme changes JJ Redick should make next season, if the Lakers are truly in win-now mode, if Austin Reaves is worth $35-plus million, if the 2009 Lakers would beat the 2020 Lakers in a seven-game series, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:17 Question No. 1: Will the Lakers wait until midseason to make a trade?
10:48 Question No. 2: What scheme changes should JJ Redick make next season?
22:23 Question No. 3: Are the Lakers truly in win-now mode with this roster?
26:52 Question No. 4: Can this front office manage the Luka Era?
33:26 Question No. 5: Is Austin Reaves worth $35-plus million?
40:23 Question No. 6: 2009 Lakers vs. 2020 Lakers: Who wins in a seven-game series?
50:07 Question No. 7: Where is losing Jordan Goodwin on the Caru-bac Scale?
53:21 Question No. 8: Should the Lakers try to trade for Anthony Black?
56:33 Outro
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57 min
September 10, 2025 Mailbag: My BOLDEST Prediction, Luka's Lakers Expectations, Players With The Most To Prove
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions in the latest episode of Buha's Block.
Jovan makes a bold prediction about the Lakers' ceiling in 2025-26, explains why he believes Marcus Smart and Dalton Knecht have a lot to prove in training camp, analyzes whether Luka Doncic will be compared to Kobe Bryant the way that LeBron James has been, the Lakers' defense, JJ Redick and the coaching staff's improvement in Year 2, the LA Clippers/Kawhi Leonard/Aspiration situation, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:16 Question No. 1: What is my boldest prediction for this season?
4:10 Question No. 2: Which players have the most to prove in training camp?
9:28 Question No. 3: Will Luka be compared to Kobe the same way LeBron was?
15:36 Question No. 4: Is LA’s stretch of league-best defense from last season replicable? Can LeBron do more on defense and less on offense?
19:22 Question No. 5: Can we expect improvement from JJ Redick and the coaching staff in Year 2?
23:37 Question No. 6: What are the ceilings for Jarred Vanderbilt and Jake LaRavia? Should LaRavia start?
28:46 Question No. 7: If I could cover any non-Lakers team in NBA history, who would I pick?
31:51 Question No. 8: Thoughts on Clippers/Kawhi/Aspiration situation?
37:43 Outro
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39 min
September 03, 2025 Lakers Q&A: LA's Ceiling, Adou Thiero's Potential Role, Biggest Games Of The Season
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:10 Q&A
1:16:28 Outro
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1 hr 6 min
August 30, 2025 Lakers Q&A: LeBron's Future, Best Wing Trade Targets, How Serious is LA About This Season?
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Q&A
54:49 Outro
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56 min
August 27, 2025 Mailbag: How I Started In Sports Media, My Podcast Setup, Drake, Therapy, Favorite Movies & More
Jovan Buha answers all of your non-Lakers/NBA questions in the first edition of "Ask Buha Anything."
Jovan shares his sports journalism backstory, his other passions, his podcast equipment, what it's like being a solo creator after working in traditional media for over a decade, how he's dealt with adversity, what it was like tearing his Achilles in 2023, the places he most wants to visit, his favorite movies, food, video games, Drake intro tracks, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
⁠0:00⁠ Intro
⁠1:15⁠ How did I get into sports journalism?
⁠7:30⁠ What other passions do I have?
⁠13:03⁠ Top 5 places I want to visit?
⁠15:40⁠ Traditional media outlet vs. going independent? Sports media advice?
⁠26:21⁠ Four favorite movies?
⁠29:52⁠ Podcast equipment recommendations?
⁠35:00⁠ What video games do I play?
⁠37:17⁠ Go-to karaoke song?
⁠38:39⁠ Rank Drake’s intro tracks
⁠45:23⁠ How have I dealt with adversity in my career?
⁠51:17⁠ Favorite food and comfort food?
⁠52:43⁠ When did my consistency begin?
⁠55:23⁠ How bad did it hurt to tear my Achilles?
⁠59:14⁠ Did I ever consider any other careers?
⁠1:01:02⁠ What other sport would I cover?
⁠1:02:24⁠ My favorite non-Lakers teams to watch?
⁠1:04:32⁠ Outro
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1 hr 6 min
August 22, 2025 Lakers Q&A: LeBron To Warriors Doesn't Make Sense For LA, Malik Beasley, Wing Defense
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers questions.
We're doing a Buha's Block audience survey to improve the show and prepare for next season. Those who complete the survey will receive access to a private stream the week after Labor Day. If you'd like to participate, please fill it out here: https://tinyurl.com/BuhasBlock
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:19 Survey reminder!
1:51 Q&A
1:06:18 Outro
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1 hr 8 min
August 15, 2025 Lakers Schedule Breakdown + Roster Questions, Austin Reaves' Defense, Rui Hachimura's Future & More
Jovan Buha reacts to the release of the Los Angeles Lakers' 2025-26 schedule.
We are running a Buha's Block audience survey to ensure we're best serving our listeners. This is a great opportunity to provide feedback and help us learn more about you, which will enable me to create a better show. Those who complete the survey will receive access to a private stream at a TBD date/time over the next 2-3 weeks. Please fill it out here: https://tinyurl.com/BuhasBlock
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:31 Analyzing the Lakers' schedule
2:19 10 key games
7:43 Schedule breakdown (back-to-backs, tough stretch, etc.)
10:37 Q&A
28:03 Buha's Block survey announcement (with a private stream)
29:33 Back to the Q&A
1:32:38 Outro
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1 hr 35 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…