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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Buha's Block with Jovan Buha episodes:

October 12, 2025 Lakers Practice Report: Luka Update, New Starting Lineup, Adou Thiero Return Unclear
Jovan Buha shares three takeaways from Los Angeles Lakers practice on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:13 Takeaway No. 1: LA is still figuring out the starters/rotation/identity without LeBron
6:14 Takeaway No. 2: Luka is back to fully practicing and will play in two preseason games
8:17 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates on Marcus Smart, Adou Thiero and Maxi Kleber
11:14 Q&A
1:15:51 Outro
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1h 21min
October 11, 2025 Top 25 Lakers Of The Past 25 Years Live Draft With Trevor Lane, Pete Zayas & Buha's Block
Jovan Buha is joined by Trevor Lane, Pete Zayas and Keoni and Vijay of Buha's Block to break down the top 25 Lakers of the past 25 years (1999-00 through 2024-25). Then, they see who can draft the best team among the pool of players.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:20 Top 25 Lakers of the past 25 years
3:41 Facts from the top 25 list
4:37 Our thoughts on the final list: Who's too high? Too low? Who should be on it?
12:47 Rules and criteria for the draft
14:57 Randomized draft order
15:59 Live draft
30:19 Recap of each team
31:36 Our reactions to the draft and each team
34:30 Where's LA's depth in talent over the past 25 years?
39:05 Who was the biggest riser or surprise pick?
40:29 Which players would help the current Lakers the most?
42:39 We add sixth men to our teams
45:33 Final thoughts
46:23 Outro
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52min
October 10, 2025 Lakers Mailbag: Why LA Has To Trade To Contend, Best Fits Around Luka, LeBron Passing The Torch
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions in the latest episode of Buha's Block.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' best path to contending this season, the differences between LeBron James passing the proverbial torch to Luka Doncic vs. Anthony Davis, the best types of player archetypes around Luka and how many of them are on the Lakers, what it's like to cover a Lakers home game, JJ Redick's job security, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:26 Question No. 1: More realistic for LA to contend from a trade or internal growth?
6:17 Question No. 2: Differences with LeBron passing the torch to Luka vs. AD?
10:57 Question No. 3: Which types of players fit best next to Luka? How many are on this team?
17:04 Question No. 4: What are the logistics of covering a Lakers home game from start to finish?
26:03 Question No. 5: Will JJ Redick be on the hot seat if the Lakers have another early playoff exit?
29:38 Question No. 6: Will Deandre Ayton be a Laker beyond this season?
32:16 Question No. 7: How will Jake LaRavia's role be affected by the starting lineup?
36:32 Outro
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41min
October 09, 2025 BREAKING: LeBron James To Miss At Least 3-4 Weeks With Sciatica Injury
Jovan Buha reacts to the news that LeBron James will be reevaluated in approximately 3-4 weeks for sciatica on his right side, per the Los Angeles Lakers.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:17 LeBron James injury update
1:38 How long could LeBron be out?
4:32 Short-term impact of LeBron's absence: starters, offense, defense, etc.
12:27 Potential long-term impact of LeBron's absence
15:14 Practice updates on Smart, JJ on Ayton's comment, Lakers' interior line
18:05 Q&A
1:02:07 Outro
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1h 7min
October 09, 2025 Lakers Practice Report: Injury Updates, Deandre Ayton’s Comment, Vibe Shift During Camp
Jovan Buha shares three takeaways from Los Angeles Lakers practice on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:47 Takeaway No. 1: Injury (non-)updates
2:24 Takeaway No. 2: Unpacking Deandre Ayton's comments & the vibes at camp
12:13 Takeaway No. 3: What is the mysterious arc inside the 3-point line?
14:42 Q&A
1:20:18 Outro
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1h 26min
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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1h 22min
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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51min
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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1h 24min
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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1h 11min
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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1h 17min

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