Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

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

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, October 21, 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 1:55 Overarching thought: LA remains a ways away on both sides of the ball 5:55 Notable performers 9:41 Stats of the night: 19 turnovers, 61% on free throws, 25% on 3s 11:50 Takeaway No. 1: Luka's utter dominance — and what it could portend 15:53 Takeaway No. 2: The new rotation — and what should change 18:55 Takeaway No. 3: Third-quarter woes continue 22:41 Q&A 1:34:24 Outro #lakers #losangeleslakers 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 edition of State of the Lakers for the 2025-26 season — 10 storylines every 10 games (or six preseason games) — Jovan Buha examines Luka Doncic's preseason, LA's offense and defense, the new starters, Gabe Vincent, Deandre Ayton, and much 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 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:59 Storyline No. 1: New-look Luka and offensive optimism 6:35 Storyline No. 2: LA's defense has been concerning 15:32 Storyline No. 3: The new — and surprising — starting five 23:48 Storyline No. 4: Gabe Vincent's preseason heater 27:04 Storyline No. 5: Deandre Ayton's defense and buy-in 31:54 Storyline No. 6: Austin Reaves' offensive evolution 35:09 Storyline No. 7: Jarred Vanderbilt's return to form 37:59 Storyline No. 8: Marcus Smart impresses in preseason finale 40:01 Storyline No. 9: Dalton Knecht's continued struggles 43:06 Storyline No. 10: Jake LaRavia's unclear role (so far) 48:49 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' 117-116 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday, Oct. 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 1:57 Overarching thoughts: Where LA stands entering opening night 8:51 Notable performers 14:46 Stats of the night: 17 3-pointers made + 17 assists for Luka & Austin 15:31 Takeaway No. 1: The fifth starter is revealed -- and it's a shocker 22:58 Takeaway No. 2: Assessing the rest of the rotation 27:02 Takeaway No. 3: Previewing opening night vs. Golden State 31:45 Q&A 1:41:28 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 Lakers and NBA questions in the latest episode of Buha's Block. Jovan analyzes how well the Lakers are set up to contend around Luka Doncic over the next few seasons, who the Lakers should try to flip Rui Hachimura for, whether Dalton Knecht can rehab his trade value this season, if Andrew Wiggins raises LA's ceiling enough to compete with OKC and Denver, LA's drop coverage against pick-and-rolls, 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 0:27 Question No. 1: Can LA contend with Luka over the next few years? Confident they can identify the right role players? 9:44 Question No. 2: Which teams would be interested in Rui Hachimura? Who should LA target? 14:54 Question No. 3: Can Dalton Knecht rehab his trade value? 20:38 Question No. 4: Would Andrew Wiggins improve LA's defense enough? Anyone you'd trade Austin Reaves for 1-for-1? 27:15 Question No. 5: What is LA prioritizing in their drop coverage? 32:10 Question No. 6: Most entertaining/fun/stressful parts of the last few seasons covering the team? 37:34 Question No. 7: What do those lines on the Lakers' practice court mean? 40:42 Question No. 8: Top five coffee shops in LA? 45:29 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' 121-94 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 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 2:45 Overarching thought: The Lakers continue to both encourage and madden this preseason 6:42 Notable performers 12:04 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on LeBron James, Jarred Vanderbilt & Bronny James 14:38 Takeaway No. 2: Gabe Vincent has been one of the bright spots of the preseason 17:33 Takeaway No. 3: Friday's preseason finale will be a dress rehearsal for LA 20:51 Q&A 1:32:15 Outro #losangeleslakers #lakers 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' 113-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, Oct. 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 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:54 Overarching thoughts: Luka looks like Luka in season debut 6:19 Notable performers 11:56 Takeaway No. 1: The offensive blueprint without LeBron 15:46 Takeaway No. 2: First impressions of Marcus Smart 18:41 Takeaway No. 3: LA cleans up transition defense but still struggles defensively 20:27 Stats of the night: Luka & AR combining for 50 points on 31 shots + Smart taking 0 shots 20:56 Q&A 1:08:03 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 Los Angeles Lakers' 126-116 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, Oct. 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 4:23 Overarching thoughts: This is the blueprint for LA (especially without LeBron) 7:19 Notable performers 14:36 Stat of the night: 124 offensive rating (preseason high) 14:57 Takeaway No. 1: Notable offensive improvements from the opening weekend 17:32 Takeaway No. 2: Ayton as an offensive hub 20:31 Takeaway No. 3: Transition defense remains a glaring concern 23:35 Q&A 1:13:27 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 shares three takeaways from Los Angeles Lakers practice on Saturday, Oct. 11, 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 1:13 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 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 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. 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 2:20 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 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 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. 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 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 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 LeBron James will be reevaluated in approximately 3-4 weeks for sciatica on his right side, per the Los Angeles Lakers. 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 0:17 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 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 shares three takeaways from Los Angeles Lakers practice on Wednesday, Oct. 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 0:47 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 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 shares four takeaways from Los Angeles Lakers practice on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 1:12 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 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 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). 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 Khobi on X: https://x.com/khobi_price Read him at SCNG here: https://www.ocregister.com/author/khobi-price/ 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 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' 111-103 loss in the preseason to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, Oct. 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 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 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' 103-81 preseason-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Oct. 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 2:39 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 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 breaks down Day 3 of Los Angeles Lakers training camp and then answers your Lakers and NBA questions. 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.com/invite/Thjsvf5s⁠  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 0:36 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 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 shares three observations from the second day of Los Angeles Lakers training camp. From the Maxi Kleber injury to JJ Redick sharing part of the rotation to the newfound defensive optionality with Marcus Smart and Jarred Vanderbilt, Jovan analyzes everything we learned from LA's second practice. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. Join our new Discord: https://discord.gg/Thjsvf5s 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 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Channel memberships & Buha's Block Discord 0:41 Takeaway No. 1: Maxi Kleber injury update 5:11 Takeaway No. 2: Additional thoughts on LeBron's absence 9:29 Takeaway No. 3: The rotation locks & the likely starters for Friday's preseason opener 14:17 Takeaway No. 4: How JJ plans to deploy Smart & Vanderbilt defensively 17:09 Takeaway No. 5: JJ's continued emphasis on early offense & conditioning 19:27 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