Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

By Jovan Buha

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 med... more

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Number 1: Lakers Mailbag: What's A Successful Season? + 2024 Mavs vs. 2027 Lakers & More
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:32 Questions No. 1 and 2: What's LA's realistic ceiling? And what would constitute a successful season? 4:33 Question No. 3: Are people overreacting about the starting lineup concerns? 10:35 Question No. 4: Most optimistic scenarios for LA's wings? 14:32 Question No. 5: Who's better: 2024 Mavericks vs. 2027 Lakers? 23:02 Question No. 6: Can LA win 50+ games? Unlock the best from the supporting cast? 27:19 Question No. 7: When will we see Kessler-Mamu-Luka lineups? 31:25 Outro
September 09, 202632min
Number 2: Why Jeanie Buss Could Lose The Legal Battle Over The Lakers (w/ Nate Duncan)
Jovan Buha is joined by Nate Duncan of Dunc'd On to break down the legal battle between Jeanie Buss and her siblings over the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, they analyze the Lakers' offseason and 2026-27 outlook. Subscribe to Nate's YouTube channel: @NateDuncan Check out Dunc'd On and Dunc'd On Prime: https://nateduncannba.com/ Follow Nate on X: https://x.com/NateDuncanNBA If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha Business inquiries: [email protected] TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:46 Nate breaks down the legal battle between the Buss siblings 7:54 How does the 2025 sale undermine Jeanie's argument? 9:40 The importance of the tag-along clause 14:58 Can Jeanie win her action? 19:06 How long could it take to find a resolution? 22:56 How the Buss sale intertwines with the Walter sale 26:49 Nate's closing argument 29:07 What did Nate think of LA's offseason? 31:26 The cost of the Kessler trade 35:18 Who should be the Lakers' fifth starter? 41:42 Closing thoughts on LA's offseason 46:13 Where does Nate have the Lakers in the West hierarchy? 48:07 Outro
September 17, 202649min
Number 3: Lakers Mailbag: What Should LA Do At PF? Playoff Ceiling, Ziaire Williams' Upside & More
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:33 Question No. 1: What's the best way to address the starting PF spot? 6:14 Question No. 2: Is Ziaire Williams more viable as a starter after bulking up? 10:49 Question No. 3: Should LA have signed a wing over Collin Sexton? 17:45 Question No. 4: Can the Lakers make a deep playoff run? 20:41 Question No. 5: Who is most likely to break out this season? 24:32 Question No. 6: What will LA's record be by Christmas? 26:11 Question No. 7: What's my biggest worry with the team? 30:12 Question No. 8: How was my vacation? 32:55 Outro
September 04, 202634min
Number 4: Matisse Thybulle Preview: How Much Will He Help The Lakers' Defense? (w/ Sean Highkin)
Jovan Buha is joined by Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report to preview Matisse Thybulle's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow Sean on X: https://x.com/highkin And read him at The Rose Garden Report: https://www.rosegardenreport.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:23 How does Thybulle fit with the Lakers? 3:25 His best role offensively 6:00 How impactful is he defensively? 9:45 Him on vs. off the ball on defense 11:31 Does he make sense as a starter? 16:25 Why was his role reduced in the playoffs? 18:15 What's he like off the court? 22:17 Outro
August 28, 202624min
Number 5: Ziaire Williams Preview: Is He The Wing The Lakers Need? (w/ CJ Holmes & Connor Long)
Jovan Buha is joined by CJ Holmes of the New York Daily News and Connor Long of Nets Daily and The Brooklyn Boys to preview Ziaire Williams' fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow CJ on X: https://x.com/HolmesScribe And read him at the New York Daily News: https://www.nydailynews.com/author/cj-holmes/ Follow Connor on X: https://x.com/connor_long15 Read him at Nets Daily: https://www.netsdaily.com/authors/connor-long And listen to The Brooklyn Boys podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrooklyn_Boys If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:58 CJ Holmes 1:17 Breaking down Ziaire’s skill set 3:20 How does he fit with the Lakers? 4:12 What are his defensive strengths? 5:49 How does he fit around Luka and Austin? 7:11 Can he be a placeholder starter? 10:10 Kuminga's potential fit in LA? 12:17 Most underrated part of Ziaire's game? 13:07 'Ziaire definitely has that dawg in him' 14:50 Connor Long 15:12 Top-line takeaways with Ziaire? 16:38 Why did Brooklyn decline his team option? 18:36 How does he fit in LA? 19:19 Was it surprising he only signed for the minimum? 20:15 Can he scale up defensively against bigger players? 20:58 How will simplifying his offensive role help him? 23:46 Most underrated/underdiscussed part of his game? 24:39 How would he fare as a potential starter? 27:57 Outro
August 24, 202629min