Claim OwnershipBuha's Block with Jovan Buha
Subscribed: 89Played: 6,314
Subscribe
© 2024 Buha's Block
Description
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 media, players, team personnel, and more.
322 Episodes
Reverse
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
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 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
2:04 Overarching thought: What a week for Austin Reaves
7:19 Notable performers
Stats of the night: 16 assists for Reaves (career-high-tying) and 17 third-quarter points for Jake LaRavia
15:23 Takeaway No. 1: A win for Lakers Culture
19:13 Takeaway No. 2: LaRavia and Dalton Knecht step up (in ways they hadn't previously)
20:42 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates on LeBron, Luka, Adou Thiero and more
22:35 Q&A
1:43:46 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 is joined by Jared Weiss of The Athletic to break down Victor Wembanyama's MVP-level ascension in Year 3, the San Antonio Spurs' 4-0 start, first impressions of No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper, 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 Jared on X: https://x.com/JaredWeissNBA
Read him at The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/jared-weiss/
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:05 Victor Wembanyama's MVP-level ascension in Year 3
5:19 Where does Wemby rank among the league? Fifth-best player?
14:31 First impressions of Dylan Harper
17:57 How does De'Aaron Fox fit into what SA is doing?
24:01 Can the Spurs win the championship this season?
27:12 Early Western Conference power rankings
51:16 Closing thoughts on the Spurs
54:20 The debut of The Corner 3 (with Keoni!)
55:35 Corner No. 1: Which teams are looking like they're making a leap this season?
1:00:00 Corner No. 2: Austin Reaves' rise and his fit with Luka Doncic
1:06:23 Corner No. 3: Early impressions of this rookie class? ROY race?
1:14:27 Q&A
1:23:03 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 is joined by Daman Rangoola to discuss Austin Reaves' ascension and next contract, whether the Los Angeles Lakers have the best backcourt in the NBA, early-season observations, 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
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Austin Reaves' ascension to begin the season
5:46 Reaves' next contract and how that factors into LA's future
14:02 Are Luka and AR the best backcourt in the league? And should that make LA more aggressive on the trade market?
24:16 Why Jovan still thinks LA needs to find their fifth starter via trade
30:37 What is Lakers culture? What are they establishing?
36:30 Additional observations early in the season
39:02 Q&A
1:08:36 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' 122-108 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Oct. 27, 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: Austin Reaves continues to excel as the primary ball handler
9:25 Notable performers
15:32 Stats of the night: 19 offensive rebounds allowed + 25 turnovers
17:12 Takeaway No. 1: The burgeoning Reaves-Ayton two-man game
20:38 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron James and Gabe Vincent
25:24 Takeaway No. 3: The underwhelming minutes from the end of the bench
29:59 Q&A
1:24:35 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' 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, Oct. 26, 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
2:43 Overarching thought: Austin Reaves is that guy
9:01 Notable performers
18:11 Stat of the night: 41-of-46 on free throws
19:48 Takeaway No. 1: The silver linings without Luka (in addition to, obviously, winning)
21:44 Takeaway No. 2: The new (temporary) rotation
24:23 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates and unknowns
26:05 Q&A
1:34:26 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 news that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will be out at least a week with a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion.
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 Life without Luka: Who has to step up?
11:28 LA's schedule over the next week (or so) without Luka
15:56 Q&A
55:42 Outro
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' 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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
2:07 Overarching thought: Luka is making his case for best in the world
11:27 Notable performers
18:32 Stats of the night: 81% on free throws (26-for-32), 12 turnovers, 6 fast-break points allowed
20:04 Takeaway No. 1: Proof of concept for how LA can and should play
26:30 Takeaway No. 2: Ayton's impact as a roller, screener and finisher
29:19 Takeaway No. 3: Marcus Smart should still start over Gabe Vincent
32:57 Q&A
1:48:46 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 Raj Chipalu of SB Nation to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Golden State Warriors, what we learned about them, and to preview the upcoming games against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings.
Jovan and Raj share their silver linings from LA's loss, areas of reasonable improvement for LA, why it's time to start Marcus Smart over Gabe Vincent, other rotation changes they'd like to see, preview the weekend matchups against the Timberwolves and Kings, 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 Raj on X: https://x.com/rajchipalu
Read him at SB Nation here: https://www.sbnation.com/authors/rajchipalu
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:32 What was the biggest silver lining for LA (aside from Luka)?
12:27 What areas can LA be better in?
19:32 Why it's time to start Marcus Smart over Gabe Vincent
28:19 Other lineup changes we'd like to see
39:19 Lakers-Wolves preview
49:43 Lakers-Kings preview
54:33 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
In the first episode of Beyond The Block, a new weekly national NBA show from Jovan Buha, Jovan is joined by Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors opening-night matchups.
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
Watch Jason here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCw8h_jH2gB20wcZTJiaQNCA
Subscribe to Jovan and Jason’s new Lakers podcast, The Lakers Collective, with Trevor Lane: https://www.youtube.com/@UCMmMELqjHukM5hyQ2E1PZ8A
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:57 OKC-Houston recap
2:34 What did we learn about the Thunder?
14:51 What were the early returns on the Rockets' offense? Change their standing in the West?
24:38 Lakers-Warriors recap
25:44 First impression of the Warriors?
36:44 How does this version of Luka Doncic impact LA's short- and long-term ceiling?
45:30 Areas of improvement and silver linings for the Lakers
1:02:20 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
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States