Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 106-102 win over the LA Clippers on Friday, February 28, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' continued defensive dominance, Luka Doncic and LeBron James carrying the offense, the Austin Reaves injury, the Rui Hachimura update, the bench's contributions, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:56 Overarching thoughts: This is who the Lakers are defensively 8:16 Notable performances 13:04 Stat of the night: 14 steals 14:24 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura 19:04 Takeaway No. 2: The bench's identity 23:33 Takeaway No. 3: Luka and LeBron carry the offense without AR/Rui 26:35 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' 111-102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Jovan analyzes the potential impact of the Rui Hachimura injury, LeBron James' two-way play, Luka Doncic's shooting struggles, the Lakers' defensive strategy and success, their offensive woes, free throws, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:11 Overarching takeaway: Keep stackin' wins (even if they're not pretty) 7:52 Stat of the night: 46 free-throw attempts for LA (a season-high) 8:43 Takeaway No. 1: The impact of the potential Rui Hachimura injury 14:56 Takeaway No. 2: The Lakers' defense is performing at an insanely high level 20:09 Takeaway No. 3: The offense, meanwhile, is ... a work in progress 28:17 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 answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions. Jovan analyzes LeBron James’ odds to earn awards, the Lakers’ most likely playoff seeding, their playoff weaknesses, realistic center options for the offseason, how Austin Reaves ranks compared to other No. 3 options, Jarred Vanderbilt’s role, his hair routine, the future of sports media, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:02 Question No. 1: LeBron’s odds for Player of the Month + All-NBA First Team? 5:22 Questions No. 2-4: Which two-way guy should they convert? Most likely seed range? Playoff weaknesses? 15:01 Question No. 5: Three realistic center options for this offseason? 22:45 Question No. 6: Why has LA toned it down with their 3s? 25:51 Question No. 7: Rank Tyrese Haliburton, Austin Reaves, Bradley Beal, Paul George 28:10 Question No. 8: What’s an appropriate minutes range for Jarred Vanderbilt? 31:15 Question No. 9: Do I ever watch the game as a fan? 33:12 Question No. 10: How do players acclimate after a midseason trade? 35:39 Question No. 11: Covering the Lakers vs. the Clippers? 39:17 Question No. 12: What’s my hair routine? 43:31 Question No. 13: Shouting out my Muse account on X 44:27 Question No. 14: What is the future of sports media? 49:17 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' 107-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Jovan analyzes the backdrop of the Luka-AD trade, how Doncic handled it, the Lakers winning for the 15th time in 19 games, Dorian Finney-Smith's crunch-time intangibles, the Lakers' best lineup, and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:26 Overarching takeaway: LA has won 15 of 19 4:57 Stat of the night: Luka Doncic's 12 assists (his Laker high) 7:09 Takeaway No. 1: Luka's emotional evening 16:36 Takeaway No. 2: DFS comes up clutch 20:49 Takeaway No. 3: Is Luka-AR-Rui-DFS-Bron their best lineup? 23:26 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

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Jovan analyzes if the Lakers can win the championship, the best playoff matchups for LA, Austin Reaves’ future, why the Lakers’ defense has remained elite without Anthony Davis, the likely playoff rotation, JJ Redick’s growth as a head coach, what it’s like to cover the Lakers, and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:06 Question No. 1 & 2: How far can LA go? Can they withstand losing any rotation players? Reaves extension? 10:16 Question No. 3: Best playoff matchups for LA in the West? 15:55 Question No. 4: Should LA still start DFS over Rui? 24:03 Question No. 5: Why has LA’s defense maintained — or even improved — without AD? 32:03 Question No. 6: What is the biggest takeaway from the Denver win? 38:20 Question No. 7: What is the most likely playoff rotation? 41:02 Question No. 8: When did JJ prove he was a good coach? 45:41 Question No. 9: What is Jaxson Hayes’ free-agency value? 49:16 Question No. 10: What is it like covering the Lakers? Lowlights/highlights? 56:25 Question No. 11: Thoughts on the new Drake & PND project? 59:30 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' 123-100 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Jovan analyzes Luka Doncic's breakout performance, how he changes the Lakers-Nuggets matchups, LA's defensive game plan vs. Nikola Jokic, Rui Hachimura's two-way play, the Lakers' unstoppable ball movement, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:45 Overarching takeaway: This was LA's most important win of the season 7:31 Stat of the night: Nikola Jokic's six turnovers & 24 stocks for LA 11:05 Takeaway No. 1: Luka has arrived 16:58 Takeaway No. 2: LA stifles Jokic with defensive game plan 22:31 Takeaway No. 3: Rui Hachimura & Jarred Vanderbilt were the unsung heroes 28:31 Q&A 1:27:46 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' 110-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' "cheat code," why it's OK to excessively praise LeBron James, LA's turnovers and recent offensive sloppiness, an update on Luka Doncic, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:07 Overarching takeaways: LA's "cheat code," according to JJ Redick 7:47 Stat of the night: LA was plus-20 in DFS's 33 minutes as a starter 10:57 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron is deserving of excessive praise 15:15 Takeaway No. 2: The turnovers remain out of control 18:30 Takeaway No. 3: A Luka Doncic health update 22:23 Q&A 1:14:43 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 welcomes Jake Rogal, the director of “Court of Gold,” to discuss the new Netflix docuseries on men's basketball at the 2024 Olympics. Jovan and Jake discuss how Rogal selected the four countries to cover, the viral interview with Kevin Durant, Serbia’s bronze celebration, Anthony Edwards’ magnetic personality, LeBron James, what the contingency plan was if Team USA lost to Serbia, Nikola Jokic, the lasting impact of the documentary, and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:54 How Jake picked the four countries for 'Court of Gold' 3:37 Viral interview with Kevin Durant 6:26 Serbia’s bronze medal celebration 7:58 Anthony Edwards consistently steals the show 9:39 Working with LeBron James 11:33 How Jake and his team determined what footage to use 13:01 How they ended up in the Germany locker room 14:18 The potential pivot if Serbia beats the US in the semifinals 16:21 At what point did Jake realize that USA-Serbia was an all-time game? 17:41 Nikola Jokic’s basketball IQ and reverence among his peers 20:17 What Jake wants the lasting impact of 'Court of Gold' to be 21:17 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' 100-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' second straight disappointing loss, the adjustment process with Luka Doncic, LA's awful offensive output, their inability to get stops in crunch time, and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:29 Overarching takeaway: This will take some time -- and that's OK 8:13 Stat of the night: 97 points (and fewer than 50 in both halves) 9:47 Takeaway No. 1: LA is undergoing a metamorphosis offensively 17:06 Takeaway No. 2: The crunch-time POA defense & rim protection was concerning 25:45 Takeaway No. 3: The ongoing center situation 28:52 Q&A 1:07:34 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 analyzes five post-All-Star break questions for the Los Angeles Lakers. Jovan examines how Luka Doncic can elevate the Lakers’ offense to contender level, LA’s apparent small-ball destiny, the optimal balance with the rotation and lineups, if the Lakers will add another free agent or buyout player (or convert a two-way player), LA’s postseason ceiling, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:51 Shout-out to the Late Night Gang! 2:13 Question No. 1: How much will Luka elevate LA’s offense? 13:43 Question No. 2: Is LA destined to play small-ball in big spots? 23:07 Question No. 3: What’s the optimal balance with stars, starters + rotation? 28:41 Question No. 4: Does LA add another player? 34:57 Question No. 5: What is this group’s ceiling? 38:10 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' 131-119 loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers at the All-Star break, Luka Doncic's second game, Alex Len's debut, the importance of the Lakers' top eight players being healthy, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:29 Overarching takeaway: LA has won 12 of 15 entering the ASB 8:53 Stat of the night: LA goes 17-for-30 from the FT line (56.7%) 11:24 Takeaway No. 1: Luka's stellar passing and the offense adjusting 19:16 Takeaway No. 2: Alex Len's debut 28:38 Takeaway No. 3: There is still a lot to be bullish about with LA 33:47 Q&A 1:35:22 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 signing Alex Len and waiving Christian Wood on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Len additions, his strengths and weaknesses, what's next for the Lakers with one more potential move, and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:02 What this means for the Lakers 4:23 Len's strengths 6:51 Len's weaknesses 13:13 What, if anything, is next for LA? 15:50 Q&A 1:18:11 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' 132-113 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday, February 10, 2025. Jovan analyzes Luka Doncic's debut, the Lakers' new starting lineup and rotation, LA leaning fully into its small-ball identity, Austin Reaves' new (old) role, the Lakers' sixth straight win, Alex Len, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:22 Overarching takeaway: LA keeps it rolling while incorporating Luka 5:35 Stat of the night: Luka's turnover and Austin's nine rebounds 10:16 Takeaway No. 1: Luka Doncic's debut is a success 22:30 Takeaway No. 2: The new starting lineup and rotation 30:38 Takeaway No. 3: LA fully leans into small-ball identity 35:52 Q&A 1:40:26 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

Jovan Buha breaks down the biggest storylines for the Los Angeles Lakers at the 50-game mark of the season. Jovan analyzes the craziest stretches in Lakers history, LA trading for Luka Doncic, the fallout from the Mark Williams rescinded trade, LeBron James setting the tone, Jarred Vanderbilt’s return, the center rotation, center options in free agency, JJ Redick’s growth, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:27 Storyline No. 1: Is this the craziest stretch in Lakers history? 12:27 Storyline No. 2: LA trades for Luka Doncic 20:32 Storyline No. 3: The fallout from the nixed Mark Williams deal 26:18 Storyline No. 4: LA is playing its best basketball of the season 30:47 Storyline No. 5: LeBron James sets the tone 34:09 Storyline No. 6: The return of Jarred Vanderbilt 40:12 Storyline No. 7: The current center rotation 48:04 Storyline No. 8: The 15th roster spot 54:04 Storyline No. 9: JJ Redick coming into his own as a coach 58:56 Storyline No. 10: The road ahead (remaining strength of schedule) 1:02:03 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' trade for Mark Williams being rescinded due to Williams failing his physical with the team. He also reacts to the Lakers' 124-117 win over the Indiana Pacers on February 8, 2025. Jovan analyzes the impact of not adding Williams, the underwhelming center buyout and free-agent market, the awkwardness of bringing back Dalton Knecht, the Lakers winning 11 of 13 games, Austin Reaves' career-high 45 points with LeBron James and Luka Doncic out, Jordan Goodwin's Lakers debut, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:29 Analyzing the impact of the nixed Williams trade 10:29 Why I think this lowers LA's ceiling this season 13:46 The fallout of all of this for Dalton Knecht 15:31 The center buyout/free-agent market is underwhelming 19:21 Overaching takeaway from Lakers-Pacers: Another impressive win as LA ascends to No. 4 in the West 20:52 Stat of the night: 45-7-7 from Austin Reaves 21:19 Takeaway No. 1: Reaves continues to show his importance 23:16 Takeaway No. 2: Jordan Goodwin impresses in debut 26:30 Q&A 2:01:02 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 welcomes Tim (aka Cranjis McBasketball) to recap the Los Angeles Lakers' 2025 trade deadline and look ahead to the rest of the season. Jovan and Tim discuss how Luka Doncic and Mark Williams fit with the Lakers, Williams' defensive limitations, grading the trade deadline, who should be the fifth starter, Austin Reaves, the empty roster spot, LA's ceiling and spot in the West pecking order, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:03 Cranjis’ reaction to the Luka Doncic trade 3:28 How Luka fits and improves the offense 9:40 Assessing the Mark Williams trade 16:07 Mark Williams’ defense 23:56 How Luka and MW change the offense 31:12 Luka off the ball 32:45 Grading the trade deadline 34:33 Who should be the fifth starter? 40:57 How does Austin fit alongside Luka and LeBron? 47:58 What should LA look for with its open empty roster spot? 55:01 What is LA’s ceiling? And where are they in West pecking order? 1:03:23 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' 120-112 over the Golden State Warriors on February 6, 2025. Jovan analyzes the new Mark Williams we learned ahead of the game, LeBron James joining the 40-40 Club, the Lakers' blueprint with this new group, one potential concern defensively, Jarred Vanderbilt, Luka Doncic, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:55 Overarching takeaway: LA is playing its best basketball of the season 6:09 Stat of the night: Jarred Vanderbilt's 14 rebounds in 21 minutes 9:21 Takeaway No. 1: Mark Williams trade context 18:02 Takeaway No. 2: The blueprint forward (and how Luka and MW fit in) 25:31 Takeaway No. 3: Perimeter speed defensively is still a concern 30:45 Q&A 1:31:34 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 and recaps the Los Angeles Lakers' 2025 trade deadline on February 6, 2025. He analyzes the Lakers' moves over the past month-plus, why this is an A+ trade cycle for LA, the current starting lineup and rotation, and Mark Williams before answering viewer/listener questions. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:16 Trade deadline recap 1:39 Projected starting lineup and rotation 4:38 Grading the Mark Williams trade (again) 8:03 Q&A 1:36:37 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 trading for center Mark Williams late on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Jovan analyzes the deal, Williams' fit on both sides of the ball, Luka Doncic coveting a Williams type, the projected starters/rotation, what's next for LA, their new ceiling, giving up on Dalton Knecht, the current center market, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:56 The Lakers get the type of C they wanted (and Luka wanted) 6:11 Mark Williams scouting report 14:19 LA's new projected starters/rotation 17:45 Assessing the current center market 20:58 The Lakers go all-in on Luka Doncic & LeBron James 27:09 What's next for LA ahead of the deadline? 31:24 How good are the Lakers? What's their ceiling? 36:02 Q&A 2:08:18 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' 122-97 win over the LA Clippers on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' first game post-trade, a statement win ahead of the trade deadline, the postgame comments from LeBron James, LA's connectivity on both sides of the ball, LA having a positive point differential, the potential starting lineup, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:35 Overarching takeaway: This is the most connected LA has been 12:18 Stat of the night: +25 margin of victory (and +19 point differential) 13:53 Takeaway No. 1: What is the ideal starting lineup post-trade? 22:41 Takeaway No. 2: Luka-AD trade reactions from JJ Redick, Austin Reaves & LeBron James 31:04 Takeaway No. 3: Statement win before the trade deadline 33:56 Q&A 1:36:49 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 analyzes Luka Doncic's introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Jovan covers why Doncic appears motivated after being traded and criticized by the Dallas Mavericks, when Doncic could be making his Lakers debut, the updates from Rob Pelinka on the trade deadline and the center search, why the Lakers are clearly on Luka's timeline now, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:59 Takeaway No. 1: Luka is motivated after the trade and criticism 5:45 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates for Luka and Maxi Kleber 9:15 Takeaway No. 3: The benefits of familiarity 13:52 Takeaway No. 4: Pelinka speaks on trade deadline & center search 19:14 Takeaway No. 5: The Luka timeline 25:16 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 analyzes the impact of the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Luka Doncic and what comes next for LA. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:05 The end of the LeBron-AD era and looking back at AD in LA 4:29 Why was this trade so surprising? 5:40 Why did the Lakers do this? 8:33 How does this impact LA in the short term? 16:59 How does this impact LA in the long term? 20:29 What's next for the Lakers? 25:14 Q&A 49:01 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 trading Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic in a blockbuster three-team deal on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Jovan analyzes why the Lakers made this move, how it came together, the shocking nature of the deal, how Luka fits in LA, short and long-term implications, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:20 How I found out about the trade while still at MSG 1:46 Why this trade was so shocking 3:36 Why the Lakers had to make this trade 8:56 Short-term questions about Luka and the Lakers 14:30 Closing thoughts 15:04 Q&A 44:22 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 ranks his top 10 trade targets for the Los Angeles Lakers with the 2025 NBA trade deadline less than a week away. Jovan breaks the players down into tiers based on value, explains why he likes each player, how they’d fit in the Lakers’ rotation, and proposes realistic trade offers. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:49 Explainer 3:28 Honorable mentions 4:57 Tier 1 5:41 Trade target No. 1: Walker Kessler 17:42 Trade target No. 2: Myles Turner 28:02 Tier 2 28:37 Trade target No. 3: Cam Johnson 35:35 Tier 3 36:14 Trade target No. 4: Bruce Brown Jr. 42:04 Trade target No. 5: Lonzo Ball 49:30 Trade target No. 6: Robert Williams III 54:29 Trade target No. 7: Jakob Poeltl 59:11 Trade target No. 8: Ayo Dosunmu 1:05:32 Tier 4 1:06:14 Trade target No. 9: Clint Capela 1:09:54 Trade target No. 10: Collin Sexton 1:15:11 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' 134-96 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' first win since Anthony Davis got injured, LA's largest victory of the season, the new center rotation, another disappointing Jonas Valanciunas performance, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:26 Overarching takeaway: LA dominates early and often without AD 5:25 Stat of the night: Season-high 37 fast-break points 6:27 Takeaway No. 1: The new center rotation 10:56 Takeaway No. 2: The collective steps up (especially offensively) 14:30 Takeaway No. 3: Jonas Valanciunas is not the answer for LA at center 16:19 Q&A 1:20:49 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 news that Anthony Davis will miss at least a week with an abdominal muscle strain. Jovan analyzes the impact of Davis’ absence, which players will have to step up, LA’s schedule over the next week, how this will affect the Lakers at the trade deadline, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:59 Question No. 1: What is the impact of Anthony Davis’ absence? 7:04 Question No. 2: Which players have to step up? 9:55 Question No. 3: What’s LA’s schedule without AD? 17:00 Question No. 4: How does this impact their trade plans? 22:27 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' 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' first loss of the Grammy trip, how significant Anthony Davis' absence was and what it showed about the center depth, LA's 1-9 record with their City Edition jerseys, Rui Hachimura starting over Dorian Finney-Smith, Bronny James' first rotation minutes, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:23 Overarching takeaway: Once AD went down, they didn't stand a chance 11:15 Stat of the night: 1-9 with City Edition jerseys 13:13 Takeaway No. 1: AD's abdomen injury highlights the need for a better backup C 18:47 Takeaway No. 2: Rui Hachimura continues to start over Dorian Finney-Smith 22:42 Takeaway No. 3: Bronny James' first rotation minutes 28:56 Q&A 1:09:04 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' 112-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, January 27, 2025. Jovan analyzes Anthony Davis' season-best performance, the Lakers' dominant start, turnovers and transition defense, Dorian Finney-Smith with the starters (again), the absence of Gabe Vincent, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:08 Overarching takeaway: An uninspiring win, but a win nonetheless 7:27 Stat of the night: AD's first quarter (21 points and 11 rebounds) 8:08 Takeaway No. 1: AD carries the Lakers with a 40-20 performance 11:29 Takeaway No. 2: LA missed Gabe Vincent 18:19 Takeaway No. 3: Second Impressions of Jarred Vanderbilt 22:04 Q&A 1:25:49 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' 118-108 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Jovan analyzes LA's fifth win in six games, Jarred Vanderbilt's season debut, Dorian Finney-Smith with the starters, LA's evolving identity, the importance of winning the first game of the Grammy road trip, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:48 Overarching takeaway: The Lakers set the tone for the Grammy trip 8:02 Stat of the night: DFS (team-best plus-20) as a starter 12:08 Takeaway No. 1: A preview of what this group looks like without Rui Hachimura 15:58 Takeaway No. 2: Vando makes his season debut 26:17 Takeaway No. 3: LA's identity is becoming clearer (and should inform the trade deadline) 33:36 Q&A 1:49:57 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 answers all your Los Angeles Lakers questions in a special stream to celebrate reaching 20,000 subscribers this week. Jovan analyzes the latest on the trade front, the potential fallout of Anthony Davis' comments, the potential frameworks for various trade targets, the risk of potentially trading Rui Hachimura, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:53 Q&A 1:20:17 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' 117-96 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' best win of the season, the report that LeBron James and Anthony Davis want the team to make a trade, AD's comments on wanting another center and to play more power forward, LeBron making his 21st All-Star Game, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:50 Overarching takeaway: A statement win on multiple fronts 12:42 Stat of the night: LA outshoots Boston 14:56 Takeaway No. 1: LA flashes its ceiling 19:33 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron & AD apply public pressure on the organization 38:01 Takeaway No. 3: LeBron earns All-Star starting nod (21st appearance) 40:39 Q&A 1:55:18 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 welcomes Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times to grade the Los Angeles Lakers at the midway point of the season. Jovan and Dan analyze the Lakers at the 41-game mark, their trade deadline plans, if they should go all-in like Phoenix, player and coach grades, the breaking news that Jarred Vanderbilt is returning, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:42 Thank you for 20K subscribers 2:48 LA at the midway point of the season 9:36 Which way are the Lakers leaning at the deadline? 16:47 Should LA be going all-in? 22:51 Criteria for player grades 23:35 LeBron James 29:33 Anthony Davis 35:25 Austin Reaves 43:16 Rui Hachimura 50:08 Jarred Vanderbilt is returning on Saturday vs. GSW 51:48 Max Christie 57:28 Gabe Vincent 58:35 Dorian Finney-Smith 59:16 Dalton Knecht 1:00:23 Jaxson Hayes & Cam Reddish 1:01:02 Shake Milton 1:01:51 Jalen Hood-Schifino 1:07:01 Incomplete grades (Vanderbilt & Christian Wood) 1:07:14 Bronny James 1:09:55 JJ Redick 1:16:35 Closing thoughts 1:20:15 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' 111-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' largest margin of victory of the season, LA at the midway, Dorian Finney-Smith rounding into form, Jonas Valanciunas, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:50 Overarching takeaway: LA's easiest win of the season 6:00 Stat of the night: Dorian Finney-Smith scoring 16 points (and what it says about the offense) 8:26 Takeaway No. 1: Taking stock of LA at the midway point of the season 15:59 Takeaway No. 2: DFS' role and minutes restriction 22:03 Takeaway No. 3: Jonas Valanciunas scouting report 28:02 Q&A 1:11:07 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 breaks down the biggest storylines for the Los Angeles Lakers at the halfway point of the season. Jovan analyzes the Dorian Finney-Smith trade, the three paths the Lakers can take at the 2025 trade deadline, LA’s needs on the trade market, their struggles vs. good teams, Austin Reaves’ emergence as the No. 3 option, LeBron James’ shooting, two-big lineups, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:22 Storyline No. 1: The Dorian Finney-Smith trade 9:51 Storyline No. 2: LA’s paths at the trade deadline 16:16 Storyline No. 3: The Lakers’ needs on the trade market 24:36 Storyline No. 4: Their struggles vs. good teams 29:46 Storyline No. 5: Austin Reaves is a legitimate No. 3 option 35:01 Storyline No. 6: LeBron James, the 40-year-old sniper 38:19 Storyline No. 7: Two-big lineups show some promise 42:55 Storylines No. 8-10: Trey Jemison/Backend of the roster/Switching scheme 47:24 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' 116-102 loss to the LA Clippers on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' continued struggles to above-.500 teams, the concerning postgame comments from LeBron James and JJ Redick, the brief success of the two-big lineups, LA's lack of identity midway through the season, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:29 Overarching takeaway: Another concerning loss to a good team 5:11 Stat of the night: Ivica Zubac's eight offensive rebounds 7:26 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron James, JJ Redick postgame comments 13:25 Takeaway No. 2: Two-big lineup shows some progress 20:37 Takeaway No. 3: What type of team do the Lakers want to be? 25:30 Q&A 1:31:53 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' 102-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, January 17, 2025. Jovan analyzes Austin Reaves' career night, the elite level of shot-making from Reaves and LeBron James, the concerning context of the win, why defense is LA's biggest need on the trade market, Trey Jemison's debut, and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Overarching takeaway: A win is a win but this one was concerning 8:53 Stat of the night: Austin Reaves' career-high 38 points 9:54 Takeaway No. 1: Reaves' continued growth as a No. 3 option 15:11 Takeaway No. 2: LA *needs* to add better defenders at the deadline 21:20 Takeaway No. 3: Trey Jemison first impressions 26:01 Q&A 1:12:15 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 welcomes Khobi Price of the Southern California News Group to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' plan to play bigger. Jovan and Khobi analyze the Lakers’ comeback win over Miami, what using more two-big looks could mean, whether LA should be switching as much as they do, potential trade targets, bigger frontcourts, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:33 Where the Lakers are at post-DFS trade 6:50 What does LA using two-big looks mean? 19:25 How much should LA be switching? 31:32 What is LA’s biggest need three weeks away from the deadline? 40:53 How would Bruce Brown Jr. or Lonzo Ball fit? 47:11 Playoff concerns for Jarred Vanderbilt + Rui Hachimura 52:49 The benefits of playing bigger frontcourt lineups 1:04:25 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' 117-108 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' second-half comeback, JJ Redick's shootaround message to his group, LA's defense forcing Miami turnovers, Austin Reaves and LeBron James dissecting Miami's zones, Rui Hachimua and Gabe Vincent stepping up with Dorian Finney-Smith out, the Quincy Olivari/Trey Jemison two-way news, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:13 Overarching takeaway: Why this was a much-needed win given LA's recent struggles 5:22 Stat of the night: 20 Miami turnovers 9:20 Takeaway No. 1: LA is at a crossroads and must decide what team they want to become 15:41 Takeaway No. 2: Rui Hachimura & Gabe Vincent step up with DFS out 19:47 Takeaway No. 3: Quincy Olivari/Trey Jemison + Jarred Vanderbilt + Nick Richards (forgot to mention DFS + schedule change) 25:38 Shout-out Ethan/@enarcs 26:06 Q&A 1:12:51 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 analyzes five fixes for the Los Angeles Lakers following their post-trade skid. Jovan examines the Lakers’ switching defense, the starting lineup, the rotation, the offensive organization, Anthony Davis’ involvement, the City Edition jerseys, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:45 Fix No. 1: Stop switching so much 12:59 Fix No. 2: Start DFS over Rui 21:12 Fix No. 3: Adjusting the rotation again 25:11 Fix No. 4: Offensive organization + feeding AD 31:01 Fix No. 5: Make a trade (or two) 34:53 Bonus fix: Stop wearing the City Edition jerseys 36:37 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' 126-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, January 13, 2025. Jovan analyzes LA's first back since the wildfires and postponements, why he's giving them some grace, their fourth-quarter collapse, the switching defense continuing to struggle, the Michael Cooper jersey retirement ceremony, and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:47 Overarching takeaway 6:17 Stat of the night 7:56 Takeaway No. 1: LA needs to stop switching as frequently (again) 12:50 Takeaway No. 2: The latest Jarred Vanderbilt update 15:16 Takeaway No. 3: Michael Cooper's jersey retirement ceremony 18:11 Q&A 1:11:16 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 answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Jovan analyzes the news that the Lakers are playing against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, various trade possibilities, Jarred Vanderbilt's impending return, why Bruce Brown Jr. checks multiple boxes for LA, why Walker Kessler is Jovan's No. 1 target, Zach LaVine's fit, if the Lakers are likely to trade a first-round pick, and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:55 Q&A 1:36:30 Outro ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thank you again to the first responders, firefighters, police, nurses, doctors, community leaders, volunteers, and anyone helping during this time. Please consider supporting LAFD and donating here: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/ 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

My heart goes out to everyone in Southern California dealing with the fires. It’s terrible what’s happening in my hometown and where I live. Thousands of people have been affected. Thank you to the first responders, firefighters, nurses, doctors, community leaders and anyone helping out during this time. Please consider supporting LAFD and donating here: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jovan Buha welcomes Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight on The Volume to discuss where the Los Angeles Lakers are at after the Dorian Finney-Smith trade. Jovan and Jason analyze LA’s recent play, Dorian Finney-Smith vs. Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt’s looming return, the Lakers’ biggest need at the trade deadline, which player from the 2020 championship team would help most, JJ Redick, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:48 Where are we at with LA after their 0-2 Texas trip & 2-3 record since DFS trade? 9:53 DFS vs. Rui: Who should start? 21:48 How does Jarred Vanderbilt fit in with this group? 28:32 What’s the Lakers’ biggest trade deadline need? 41:47 Mailbag 42:05 Question No. 1: Which player from the 2020 team would most help this group? 44:29 Question No. 2: How viable is Dalton Knecht in a playoff setting? 47:56 Question No. 3: Assessment of JJ Redick so far? 55:21 Outro 56:31 Los Angeles fires + please support LAFD (show notes) 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' 118-97 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' 0-2 Texas road trip, losing to Dallas without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, why it's time to start Dorian Finney-Smith over Rui Hachimura, the latest Jarred Vanderbilt update, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 4:46 Overarching theme 7:39 Stat of the night 9:51 Takeaway No. 1: First look at the new rotation with Gabe Vincent 12:06 Takeaway No. 2: It's time for DFS to start over Rui 16:39 Takeaway No. 3: Another Jarred Vanderbilt update 18:39 Q&A 1:05:16 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 answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions on Monday, January 6, 2025. Jovan analyzes if the recent report that the Lakers no longer want a center is true, ideal and realistic trade targets for LA, if Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton would be enough to contend, LA’s defensive potential, the value of LA’s 2029 and 2031 first-round picks, Dalton Knecht, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:17 Question No. 1: Is it true the Lakers don’t want another big? 10:13 Question No. 2: Ideal realistic trade for LA? 18:21 Question No. 3: Would a trade for Kessler & Sexton be enough to compete? 24:46 Question No. 4: If healthy, can LA be one of the league's best defensive teams in the league? 30:26 Question No. 5: How valuable are their first-round picks? 37:11 Question No. 6: Rui, JHS + 2nds for Nikola Vucevic? 40:31 Question No. 7: Would you give up Dalton Knecht for an athletic perimeter defender? 46:06 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' 119-115 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' abysmal first half (especially for LeBron James and Anthony Davis), LA's glaring athleticism disadvantage, the rebounding disparity, JJ Redick leaning more on Dorian Finney-Smith, health updates, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:14 Overarching takeaway 8:11 Stat of the night 11:33 Takeaway No. 1: LA's glaring athleticism deficit 16:16 Takeaway No. 2: DFS's role is growing 19:12 Takeaway No. 3: Health updates on Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, Christian Wood 22:00 Q&A 1:18:46 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' 119-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, January 3, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers continuing to forge a defensive identity, LeBron James passing Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA history, LeBron's recent offensive stretch, the impact of Anthony Davis returning to the rotation and the glass, the first look at the post-trade rotation, Austin Reaves' floor, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:39 Overarching takeaway 6:39 Stat of the night 8:52 Takeaway No. 1: First look at the post-trade rotation 13:59 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron is in his best offensive stretch of the season 18:21 Takeaway No. 3: Signs of growth from Austin Reaves on a tough night 22:51 Q&A 1:05:54 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' 114-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Jovan analyzes LA winning without Anthony Davis, Max Christie's career night, LeBron James putting on his cape, Christian Koloko stepping up, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:41 Overarching takeaway (New segment!) 4:41 Stat of the night (Also new!) 6:53 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron puts on his cape without AD 9:39 Takeaway No. 2: Max Christie's career night 12:08 Takeaway No. 3: Christian Koloko comes up big 16:25 Q&A 58:29 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' 122-110 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Jovan analyzes Austin Reaves' recent stellar stretch, the first impressions of newcomers Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, the Lakers' small-ball problems, Jarrett Allen outplaying Anthony Davis, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:09 Takeaway No. 1: Austin Reaves’ stellar play continues 13:09 Takeaway No. 2: First impressions of Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton 23:44 Takeaway No. 3: LA’s small-ball problem 34:13 Q&A 1:09:33 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 trading D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks (2027, 2030 and 2031) to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney Smith and Shake Milton. Jovan analyzes why this trade makes sense for the Lakers, Finney-Smith's fit in LA, if he will start, how the trade went down, Shake Milton, the impact of losing Russell, the Lakers' current cap and asset situations, what's next for them on the trade market, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:35 Why this trade is a win for LA + Dorian Finney-Smith's fit 7:30 Will DFS start? Should he? 10:21 How this trade went down between LA and Brooklyn 12:19 How does Shake Milton fit? 15:03 The impact of losing DLo 18:45 Why playmaking is a potential concern moving forward 19:35 The Lakers' current cap situation 20:06 What's next for the Lakers on the trade market 24:22 Clarifying some recent misaggregation of my reporting and recent comments 27:58 Q&A 1:23:28 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' 132-122 win over the Sacramento Kings on December 28, 2024. Jovan analyzes Austin Reaves' career-high assist performance, Anthony Davis dominating Domantas Sabonis again, LA winning six of its past eight games, injury updates, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:40 Scheduling update for the New Year 3:04 Thank you for your support in 2024 4:15 Takeaway No. 1: Austin Reaves is elevating to a different level as a playmaker 10:45 Takeaway No. 2: AD finds his shot vs. SAC and dominates Sabonis 14:41 Takeaway No. 3: LA has a chance to grab the No. 4 seed over the next month 18:05 Quick injury updates 20:28 Q&A 1:24:41 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