Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, Dec. 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.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 3:39 Buha's Big Picture: The Return of The King 16:33 Notable performers 30:55 Stats of the night: LeBron's 10 straight to ice game + Lakers being 8-0 in the clutch 32:06 Takeaway No. 1: Another successful road trip 36:06 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart injury update -- and why that's so important 40:32 Takeaway No. 3: Lakers-Spurs NBA Cup quarterfinals preview 46:20 Q&A (abrupt start due to Wifi issues) 1:20:07 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 reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 126-105 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday, Dec. 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 3:18 Buha's Big Picture: Slow start spirals out of control 8:44 Notable performers 21:19 Stats of the night: 15 assists vs. 14 turnovers & 24 3-pointers for BOS vs. 14 3-pointers for LA 22:03 Takeaway No. 1: The 3-point disparity tilts too far away from the Laker 24:49 Takeaway No. 2: Young legs provide a bench spark 28:27 Takeaway No. 3: Luka & LeBron updates 30:20 Q&A 1:17:12 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 reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-120 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, Dec. 4, 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 2:47 Buha's Big Picture: The Crunch-Time Kings strike again (7-0 in clutch games) 11:37 Notable performers 19:03 Stat of the night: 8 points for LeBron James (and the game-winning 11th assist) 21:35 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron's continued scoring struggles & playmaking prowess 29:28 Takeaway No. 2: Adou Thiero flashes in rotation floor 34:54 Takeaway No. 3: Luka Doncic update 35:22 Q&A 1:56:26 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

On the latest episode of The Great Western Forum, a Lakers show hosted by Jovan Buha, Pete Zayas and Anthony Irwin, the trio reviews the Lakers at the quarter mark of the 2025-26 season. Jovan, Pete and Anthony discuss the Lakers' first 20 games and grade the performances of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, JJ Redick. Then, they welcome Dan Woike of The Athletic and Harrison Faigen of SB Nation to review the grades, discuss the roster, and what a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade would look like. 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 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 second "State of the Lakers" of the 2025-26 regular season, Jovan Buha analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers at the 20-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 0:47 The Lakers' vitals at the 20-game mark 1:07 Storyline No. 1: The Lakers are, at worst, a top-four team in the West 8:03 Storyline No. 2: LeBron's return and rocky acclimation 15:40 Storyline No. 3: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves have been the NBA's best duo 18:43 Storyline No. 4: LA's recent shooting regression 21:30 Storyline No. 5: The Lakers' defense has been a glaring weakness 26:45 Storyline No. 6: The post-LeBron rotation 31:10 Storyline No. 7: The new starting lineup is struggling 39:38 Storyline No. 8: Early lineup data: What's working and what isn't? 45:30 Storyline No. 9: LA has a shot to win its second NBA Cup in three years 47:28 Storyline No. 10: The tough and revealing road ahead (especially the next two weeks) 51:09 Q&A 1:32:45 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' 125-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday, Dec. 1, 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 Buha's Big Picture: This loss was a slice of humble pie for LA 13:47 Notable performers 21:34 Stats of the night: 32 PHX points off LA's 22 turnovers, 28-2 fast-break points edge for PHX, 16 PHX steals 23:07 Takeaway No. 1: The trends in all five of the Lakers' losses 29:51 Takeaway No. 2: The rocky LeBron acclimation process 35:42 Takeaway No. 3: Previewing the three-game East Coast road trip (@TOR, @BOS, @PHI) 39:22 Q&A 1:33:56 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' 133-121 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, Nov. 30, 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 2:41 Overarching thought: Wire-to-wire domination from LA (a few hiccups aside) 7:56 Notable performances 17:03 Stats of the night: 133 points (third-most this season), season-low 8 turnovers and season-high 10 blocks 19:00 Takeaway No. 1: This was one of LA's better rim-protection performances (in the first half) 22:30 Takeaway No. 2: JJ leans more into offense than defense/athleticism with the shorthanded rotation 27:25 Takeaway No. 3: The plan with LeBron on back-to-backs 30:25 Q&A 1:20:21 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' NBA Cup game against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Nov. 28, 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 1:35 Overarching thought: This is what the Lakers' offense can look like with proper shooting 11:09 Notable performers 20:18 Stat of the night: Season-high 18 3-pointers 20:58 Takeaway No. 1: LA is playing San Antonio in the NBA Cup -- with OKC likely awaiting them 25:00 Takeaway No. 2: Deandre Ayton's importance to LA's offense 29:10 Takeaway No. 3: LA's glaring athleticism remains a concern 34:21 Q&A 1:36:00 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' 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

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

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