Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

By Jovan BuhaSports Basketball

Buha's Block with Jovan Buha episodes

July 03, 2025 Lakers Free Agency Day 3: LA Signs Deandre Ayton, What's Next For Them This Offseason?
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers signing Deandre Ayton on Day 3 of NBA free agency. Joan covers Ayton's fit in Los Angeles, what's next for the Lakers in free agency and on the trade market, their most significant remaining needs, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:11 The Lakers signed DeAndre Ayton to a two-year deal
1:56 How Ayton fits in Los Angeles
7:37 Ayton's friendship with Luka Doncic
9:11 What's next for the Lakers this offseason?
13:36 Adou Thiero injury update
15:21 Q&A
2:05:39 Outro
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2 hr 7 min
July 02, 2025 Lakers Free Agency Day 2: LA Remains On The Hunt For A Center, Deandre Ayton, Trade Market?
Jovan Buha reacts to Day 2 of NBA free agency for the Los Angeles Lakers, including their continued search for a center in free agency and the trade market, Deandre Ayton's impending decision, Al Horford, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:29 The latest with the Lakers in free agency and on the trade market
9:37 Q&A
2:15:16 Outro
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2 hr 9 min
July 01, 2025 Lakers Free Agency Live: LA Signs Jake LaRavia, DFS Leaves To Houston, Deandre Ayton Top Target
Jovan Buha reacts to the start of NBA free agency for the Los Angeles Lakers, including LA losing Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets, signing Jake LaRavia to a two-year, $12 million deal, and targeting Deandre Ayton and De'Anthony Melton.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:03 DFS leaves the Lakers for the Rockets
3:15 Deandre Ayton & De'Anthony Melton are LA's new top targets
8:15 How LA can recover from the DFS loss
12:35 Q&A
3:08:07 Outro
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2 hr 33 min
June 30, 2025 LeBron James Opts In To Player Option + Applies Pressure On Lakers, Dorian Finney-Smith Opts Out
Jovan Buha reacts to the news that LeBron James is opting in to his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season. He also reacts to Dorian Finney-Smith declining his $15.4 million player option and becoming a free agent.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:57 Updates: LeBron opts in, DFS opts out, Goodwin's team option, Koloko is RFA
3:33 LeBron's statement after opting in
5:09 What does this mean for LeBron?
8:35 Where could LeBron go?
10:36 Where do the Lakers go from here?
11:45 What's going on with DFS?
17:25 What does all of this mean?
19:42 Luka's extension looms large over LA's offseason
22:31 Q&A
2:00:12 Outro
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2 hr 2 min
June 27, 2025 Great Western Forum Ep. 1: Lakers' Sale, Adou Thiero & Offseason Expectations
Welcome to the Great Western Forum -- a new podcast from Jovan Buha, Anthony Irwin, and Pete Zayas at Audacy.
Jovan, Anthony and Pete discuss the potential impact of the Lakers' record sale to Mark Walter and the TWG Group, as well as realistic expectations for the Lakers' roster this summer. Later, they are joined by Raj Chipalu and Mike Garcia to discuss the sale, trading for the No. 36 pick to select Adou Thiero, the Lakers' two-way and Exhibit 10 deals, and the offseason.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:24 The potential impact of the Lakers' sale
22:55 What are realistic expectations for LA this offseason?
30:09 Raj and Mike join the show
31:45 Raj's reaction to the sale
34:25 Any concerns about scouting being affected by the sale?
35:54 LA's history with landing superstars
39:21 Assimilating the front office under the new ownership
42:29 LA's draft and Adou Thiero
58:39 Closing thoughts
1:06:17 Outro
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1 hr 7 min
June 27, 2025 Lakers Trade Up For Adou Thiero At No. 36 In 2025 NBA Draft
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers drafting Adou Theiro with the No. 36 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:12 The Lakers draft Adou Thiero at No. 36
6:12 Q&A
1:05:33 Outro
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1 hr 7 min
June 24, 2025 Why I'm No Longer At The Athletic + Lakers’ 2025 NBA Draft W/ Mike Garcia
Jovan Buha welcomes Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) to break down the Los Angeles Lakers and the 2025 NBA Draft.
Jovan and Mike discuss the 2025 NBA Draft, including whether the Lakers should trade up, potential center targets such as Khaman Maluach, Thomas Sorber, and Derik Queen, late first-round and early-to-mid second-round prospects, candidates for the No. 55 pick, and the value of the Lakers' trade assets in this draft, among other topics.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:07 Why I’m no longer at The Athletic
7:53 Mike Garcia
8:05 Why is this draft so difficult to assess?
9:28 How has LA’s draft approach changed recently, if at all?
10:43 Can LA trade up to solve its roster issues?
12:47 How would Maluach fit? Worth trading up for?
15:30 Thomas Sorber + favorite late first-round targets
17:16 Any potential 3-and-D wings or guards in 21-to-35 pick range?
19:09 Early-to-mid second-round targets?
21:36 Hidden gems in late second round
22:46 Targets for the No. 55 pick
27:42 Two-way and summer league targets
32:13 Draft compensation value of LA’s future 1st, Dalton Knecht + Rui Hachimura
40:06 What does Mike’s dream draft look like?
42:30 What about Derik Queen?
48:06 Is there some Mark Williams in Maluach’s game?
50:06 Outro
50:46 Tune in for my Draft Live Show!
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52 min
June 20, 2025 Lakers Mailbag: Perimeter Trade Targets, Bargain FAs, Adding A Center Vs. Depth
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.
Jovan analyzes how the Lakers can add a center AND depth, if LA can mimic Indiana's build around Luka Doncic, realistic guard/wing trade targets, if Austin Reaves will be a value on his contract, accurate and misrepresented Lakers national storylines, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:07 Question No. 1: Can LA add a center AND depth?
5:46 Question No. 2: Can LA mimic Indiana’s build around Luka?
8:53 Question No. 3: Realistic guard/wing to trade for?
13:54 Question No. 4: When will AR be a value on his next contract?
17:05 Question No. 5: Best veteran’s minimum targets?
21:03 Question No. 6: Would LA be better trading AR or moving him to the bench?
24:02 Question No. 7: What do Luka and AR need to work on this offseason?
26:19 Question No. 8: What Lakers national storyline is most accurate? Biggest misconception?
30:47 Question No. 9: Can LA get back to being an elite defense?
34:07 Question No. 10: Any way LA can get NAW and Bruce Brown Jr.?
35:18 Question No. 11: Which underperforming players should be traded? Possible to flip Rui & DK for a center?
38:32 Outro
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39 min
June 19, 2025 REACTION: Buss Family Sells Majority Ownership Of Lakers To Mark Walter, TMG Global
Jovan Buha reacts to the WILD news of the Buss family agreeing to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, CEO of TMG Global for a valuation of $10 billion, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:57 Instant reaction to the Lakers being sold
8:02 Q&A
1:05:38 Outro
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1 hr 8 min
June 18, 2025 How The Lakers Should Build Around Luka Doncic This Offseason With Iztok Franko
Jovan Buha welcomes Iztok Franko of digginbasketball to discuss the best ways for the Los Angeles Lakers to build around Luka Doncic this offseason.
Jovan and Iztok analyze which rotation players fit best with Luka, the types of players the Lakers need to add to their roster, center and perimeter trade targets, the pressure that will be on LA ahead of Luka's extension date, why Luka will likely sign the extension, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:42 What did we learn about Luka as a Laker?
4:49 Examining how each Laker rotation player fits with Luka
6:30 Austin Reaves
12:50 Rui Hachimura
16:47 Dorian Finney-Smith
21:13 Gabe Vincent
25:55 Jarred Vanderbilt
29:00 Jaxson Hayes
32:40 What do the Lakers need roster-wise around Luka?
37:36 Nic Claxton + other centers
42:56 Wing and guard trade targets
50:48 Jaren Jackson Jr.
53:48 Marcus Smart
57:08 How much pressure will Luka apply on LA this summer?
1:01:55 Does Luka sign the extension?
1:03:48 Outro
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1 hr 5 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…