Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the LA Clippers on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 2:22 Overarching thought: The Big 3's offensive blueprint 14:57 Notable performers 23:01 Stat of the night: Season-high 44.8% on 3s (& only 11 TOs + 12 offensive rebounds) 24:49 Takeaway No. 1: The bench is playing well ... which is why it's time for a change 31:37 Takeaway No. 2: LA clinches West Group B 33:21 Takeaway No. 3: Deandre Ayton injury update 34:37 Q&A 1:50:46 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 108-106 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 1:41 Overarching thought: A win is a win, but the standard should be higher 7:06 Notable performers 12:32 Stats of the night: 24 second-half free-throw attempts (three in first half) & six second-half turnovers (eight in first half) 14:01 Takeaway No. 1: Second impression of LeBron James 17:53 Takeaway No. 2: More Maxi Kleber minutes? 21:25 Takeaway No. 3: A clearer idea of the rotation 25:39 Q&A 1:43:03 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the latest from Los Angeles Lakers practice and then answers your questions. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 0:42 Takeaway No. 1: Deandre Ayton is dealing with an illness but expected to play vs. Jazz 1:23 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart grades LA's defense as a "B-" 3:06 Takeaway No. 3: The Lakers bond over their pickleball tournament on Friday 6:29 Q&A 1:15:58 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles questions. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 2:00 Q&A 1:42:03 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha welcomes Wosny Lambre (aka Big Wos) to discuss our best and worst NBA takes one month into the 2025-2026 season. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 Check out Wos' new show, 'No Fouls Given,' with Paul Pierce and Danny Green: https://www.youtube.com/@UC-Ovj3qDVxBAOWX3kwzOVRw Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-fouls-given/id1849398813 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68sNVs8n8sA6K9eYzIL2AG Follow Wos on X: https://x.com/BigWos TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:18 LeBron James' debut with the Lakers 15:20 Wos' and Jovan's best take: Denver is a juggernaut on a similar level to OKC 22:27 Wos' worst takes: The 76ers and Raptors won't be good 27:35 Jovan's worst take: Orlando is the third-best team in the East 32:30 Jovan's best take: Houston would be fine, if not better, without Fred VanVleet 39:43 Can the Rockets be the Nuggets' kryptonite with their double-big look? 44:15 Wos believes OKC is beatable 55:08 Wos on his new show, 'No Fouls Given,' and leaving The Ringer 1:03:17 Wos drops some Drake news 1:04:36 Wos outro 1:04:47 The Corner 3 with Keoni 1:05:22 No. 1: How LeBron's return impacts LA's offense 1:10:12 No. 2: Wemby & Giannis injuries and impact on standings/awards 1:19:00 No. 3: The Pistons are for real -- third-best team in the East? Second? 1:26:56 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz on Nov 18, 2025. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 1:48 Overarching thought: LeBron unlocks LA's offensive potential 11:31 Notable performers 18:08 Stats of the night: Season-high 140 points, LeBron's 12 assists, 31 assists (third-most this season) 18:57 Takeaway No. 1: How LeBron's arrival impacted the offensive hierarchy and flow 23:26 Takeaway No. 2: Rui Hachmira named the fifth starter 30:33 Takeaway No. 3: The new nine-man rotation 36:50 Q&A 1:45:31 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to LeBron James practicing with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 1:17 Practice Takeaway No. 1: The whole squad is finally back 7:37 Practice Takeaway No. 2: What we learned about LeBron's return 12:26 Practice Takeaway No. 3: The (good) conundrum with the new rotation 17:25 Q&A 1:44:35 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-95 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 1:39 Overarching thought: A successful and informative road trip 11:28 Notable performers 24:31 Stat of the night: 100.6 defensive rating -- best of the season 25:20 Takeaway No. 1: LA's best defensive performance of the season 28:44 Takeaway No. 2: A couple of new bombshells enter the villa (Kleber & Thiero) 35:03 Takeaway No. 3: LA is about to add LeBron to a group on pace to win 59 games ... 37:41 Q&A 2:06:02 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 1:51 Overarching thought: A return to form … sort of 7:38 Notable performers 13:50 Stat of the night: 22 fast-break points 14:50 Takeaway No. 1: The bench has been rough lately and likely needs to be staggered 18:31 Takeaway No. 2: LA remains in control of NBA Cup Group B 19:57 Takeaway No. 3: Trey Murphy III & Herb Jones scouting reports 24:41 Q&A 51:02 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha is joined by Tim, aka Cranjis McBaksetball, of The Lakers Exceptionalism podcast and BBall Index to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the state of LA's offense and defense, how LeBron James' return will impact them on both sides of the ball, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 Follow Tim on X: https://x.com/Tim_NBA Listen to him here: https://linktr.ee/lakersexceptionalism Check out BBall Index: https://www.bball-index.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:39 Biggest takeaway from the OKC loss? 10:36 What have we learned about LA on this 1-2 road trip? 15:50 Can the Deandre Ayton-Rui Hachimura pairing be viable defensively? 23:06 Austin Reaves' performance vs. OKC: Something or nothing? 28:07 How much will LeBron James' impending return impact LA's offense? 33:02 The state of LA's offense: How would Tim evaluate it? 41:58 Any trends for when LA is more disorganized offensively? 44:48 What is LA's realistic offensive ceiling? 48:59 What can LA do better defensively? Is the only option a trade? 55:47 Q&A 1:21:27 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 121-92 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 2:06 Overarching thought: There is a notable gap between LA and OKC 8:51 Notable performers 16:18 Stats of the night (swing factors): 20 turnovers and -2 free-throw advantage 18:26 Takeaway No. 1: This road trip has highlighted LA's athleticism and defense deficiencies 22:12 Takeaway No. 2: Another LeBron James injury update 23:20 Takeaway No. 3: What I'd like to see from the rest of this trip 25:57 Q&A 1:19:47 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha is joined by Andrew Fenichel to hand out way-too-early awards for the 2025-26 season, including MVP, All-NBA, Rookie of the Year, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 Follow Andrew on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewFenichel And on Twitter: https://x.com/Andrew_Fenichel And on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drewfenny?lang=en TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Way-too-early NBA awards 1:50 MVP 12:35 All-NBA teams 19:00 Rookie of the Year 24:01 All-Rookie teams 26:42 Defensive Player of the Year 27:34 All-Defensive teams 29:23 Coach of the Year 34:39 Most Improved Player 42:14 Sixth Man of the Year 47:03 Q&A 57:12 The Corner 3 with Keoni 57:42 Dallas autopsy: What's next? 1:04:02 The Athletic's top 25 players of the past 25 years 1:21:00 New All-Star Game format 1:25:40 Way-too-early All-Star starters 1:27:48 Will Dallas trade Anthony Davis? Can they? 1:36:41 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first "State of the Lakers" of the 2025-26 regular season, Jovan Buha analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers at the 10-game mark (technically 11-game mark). If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 0:55 Where LA stands at the 11-game mark 1:26 Storyline No. 1: MVP-level Luka 5:39 Storyline No. 2: Austin Reaves' All-Star growth 8:48 Storyline No. 3: Newcomers shine in their new roles 14:35 Storyline No. 4: Injuries are an early hurdle 16:50 Storyline No. 5: Lakers Culture 19:16 Storyline No. 6: The defense ... has been bad 26:33 Storyline No. 7: The fifth-starter battle 32:22 Storyline No. 8: LeBron James' impending return 36:25 Storyline No. 9: Flashes of progress with the younger players 40:52 Storyline No. 10: Early lineup data 45:16 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 1:38 Overarching thought: A bounce-back performance ... sort of 10:41 Notable performers 19:39 Stat of the night: 7 steals for Marcus Smart 20:56 Takeaway No. 1: LA really missed Austin Reaves 23:03 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron James and Adou Thiero 25:31 Takeaway No. 3: LAL-OKC mini preview 31:29 Q&A 1:44:08 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 122-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 2:02 Overarching thought: More than a "trap game" -- it's a reminder of how LA needs to approach each game 9:28 Notable performers 9:56 Stats of the night: 37 assists and 36 points off turnovers for Atlanta 10:57 Takeaway No. 1: LA needs to figure out the non-Luka lineups while Austin Reaves is out 14:24 Takeaway No. 2: This sets the wrong tone for the road trip (at least temporarily) 15:50 Takeaway No. 3: Impact of Reaves' absence + his potential return 18:20 Q&A 1:28:46 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha welcomes Mo Dakhil of Bleacher Report and Offside to discuss whether several early developments across the league are real or not. Are the Oklahoma City Thunder better than last season? Are the Los Angeles Lakers a true contender? Is the Eastern Conference more wide open than we thought? Can the Houston Rockets maintain an elite offense? If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 Follow Mo on X: https://x.com/MoDakhil_NBA Listen to him on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/double-dribble/id1809260774 And Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uutnXqXMZ4tS5BUpkancA TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:22 Are the Thunder better this season? And what does that mean for the rest of the league? 10:50 How wide open is the East with the starts from the 76ers, Bulls, Bucks, and Pistons? 21:06 How real is this start from the Lakers? Are they the best non-OKC team in the West? 35:29 Can Houston sustain its elite offense? 42:28 Who are most concerned about: the Magic, Clippers, Timberwolves, or Mavericks? 51:33 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 3:59 Overarching thought: This was the best win of the season -- and the best defensive performance 10:57 Notable performers 21:04 Stats of the night: Three Spurs foul out (including Wemby) & Spurs are minus-2 in Wemby's minutes 22:16 Takeaway No. 1: This is the type of game LA signed Marcus Smart for 25:49 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron James & Austin Reaves 28:32 Takeaway No. 3: Previewing the upcoming five-game road trip 32:12 Q&A 1:52:01 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 1:26 Overarching thought: The Lakers are really good and their ceiling needs to be recalibrated 9:14 Notable performers 15:34 Stat of the night: Season-high 58.8% shooting 17:14 Takeaway No. 1: Bench guards step up in a variety of ways 21:01 Takeaway No. 2: LA's cautious approach to the season continues 27:50 Takeaway No. 3: Newcomers continue to shine 29:31 Q&A 1:14:24 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 130-120 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 1:32 Overarching thought: Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart have been great -- and necessary -- additions for LA 9:23 Notable performers 15:48 Stats of the night: Season-high 15 3-pointers, 33 assists (second-most this season) and 12 turnovers (tied for season-low) 17:22 Takeaway No. 1: LA passes arguably its biggest test of the season (and continues to show resilience) 21:45 Takeaway No. 2: Jaxson Hayes and the value of rolling hard/rim-running 25:48 Takeaway No. 3: Andrew Wiggins scouting report 28:54 Q&A 2:02:38 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 2:55 Overarching thought: Luka has been simply unstoppable to start this season 8:48 Notable performers 16:33 Stats of the night: 44 points for Luka + 33 FTAs and 13 TOs for the team 17:52 Takeaway No. 1: LA has been impressive with their early problem-solving this season 21:06 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart made an immense impact in his return 24:12 Takeaway No. 3: LA has a good shot to win the NBA Cup's West Group B 27:00 Q&A 1:44:01 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices