Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

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

Jovan Buha welcomes Claire de Lune of The Guardian to break down the biggest storylines for the Los Angeles Lakers at the 30-game mark. Jovan and Claire discuss the past 10 games, why the Lakers need to make trades and should put their picks on the table, De'Aaron Fox, LeBron James' recent play, the new starting lineup, Max Christie, the offensive regression, the defensive improvement, Austin Reaves' importance, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 1:15 Assessing the past 10 games 3:18 Storyline No. 1: How many picks should the Lakers be willing to trade? 12:33 Could the Lakers get in the De’Aaron Fox race? 18:51 Storyline No. 2: LeBron’s play post-hiatus 26:04 Storyline No. 3: The new starting lineup's success 29:26 Storyline No. 4: Max Christie emerges as the fifth starter 32:42 Storyline No. 5: The offense has significantly regressed 38:01 Storyline No. 6: The defense has dramatically improved 41:40 Storyline No. 7: Austin Reaves’ growth & importance 49:49 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' 115-113 win over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day 2024. Jovan analyzes Austin Reaves stepping up with a game-winning layup and triple-double, LeBron James' two-way brilliance, Anthony Davis' left ankle sprain, LA's small-ball success, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:33 Takeaway No. 1: No AD, no problem (for tonight) 10:05 Takeaway No. 2: Austin Reaves steps up with game-winner & triple-double 12:28 Takeaway No. 3: The Lakers have shown enough to invest in 15:51 Q&A 46:22 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' 117-114 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday, December 23, 2024. Jovan analyzes the unserious nature of the loss, the Lakers' 20 turnovers, the obvious roster needs that were exposed and confirmed, the offensive improvement within the halfcourt, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:13 Takeaway No. 1: An unserious performance from LA 13:18 Takeaway No. 2: This both exposed and confirmed clear roster needs 19:40 Takeaway No. 3: Offensive progress in the halfcourt (when they weren't turning the ball over) 22:35 Q&A 1:06:13 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' 103-99 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' sweeping the road trip in Sacramento, their fourth win in five games, LeBron James bullying the Kings inside, Rui Hachimura's offensive tip-out to secure the victory, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:39 Takeaway No. 1: Overcoming late-game adversity 6:27 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron plays bully ball early and often 9:19 Takeaway No. 3: LA’s recent defense potentially changes their ceiling 15:56 Q&A 48:07 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 reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 113-100 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' league-best defense over the past four games, Anthony Davis outplaying Domantas Sabonis, offensive rebounding and winning the possession battle, LA jumping up to No. 7 in the West, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:58 Takeaway No. 1: LA has the league's best defense over the past 4 games 11:33 Takeaway No. 2: AD outplays Sabonis (despite shooting struggles) 14:48 Takeaway No. 3: The Lakers control the possession battle 20:49 Q&A 1:19:00 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 Anthony Irwin of the Lakers Lounge podcast and ClutchPoints to discuss Darvin Ham’s post-NBA Cup comments and the Lakers’ trade plans. Jovan and Anthony analyze Darvin Ham’s remarks about his Lakers tenure, why two things can be true about it, how LA is well-positioned to make a trade, what this deadline will reveal, the lack of urgency to open trade season, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:09 Dissecting Darvin Ham’s comments 13:45 Why two things can be true with Ham’s tenure in LA 24:46 The Lakers are well-positioned to make a trade 36:40 Which direction do they want to go? 45:38 LA’s lack of urgency to open the trade season 50:47 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 his report for The Athletic on the Los Angeles Lakers' trade plans ahead of the 2025 trade deadline. Jovan covers if the Lakers are likely to make a trade, what LA is looking for, who realistic trade targets are, if any Lakers players are untouchable, which Lakers players are most likely to be traded, what rival teams will want from LA, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:20 Are the Lakers likely to make a trade? 8:31 What are they looking for and who are realistic targets? 16:28 Which Lakers are eligible to be traded? 16:54 Are any players untouchable? 18:20 Who are they likely to trade? 21:24 What will teams want from LA? 22:54 What are LA’s financial and roster limitations? 25:03 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 answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' most likely outcomes on the trade market, LeBron James setting the tone, Jonas Valanciunas, Dorian Finney-Smith and Cam Johnson, LA's recent defense upturn, Max Christie's progress and role with the starters, D'Angelo Russell's inconsistency, playing the Kings on Thursday and Saturday, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. 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' 116-110 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Jovan analyzes LeBron James' return, his ongoing foot injury and how LA plans to manage it, Max Christie becoming the fifth starter, if the Lakers are back, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:05 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron returns but the foot injury lingers 14:23 Takeaway No. 2: Max Christie is now the fifth starter 24:54 Takeaway No. 3: Are the Lakers back? 32:46 Q&A 1:24:03 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' 97-87 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, December 13, 2024. Jovan analyzes LeBron James' absence from the Lakers, Austin Reaves' return, the team's scoring struggles against Minnesota for the second straight game, LA dropping to 10th in the West, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 4:23 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron's absence this week has been ... odd 8:02 Takeaway No. 2: Austin Reaves returns and provides a boost 10:27 Takeaway No. 3: LA still clearly needs LeBron offensively (as expected) 17:30 Q&A 1:25:34 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 welcomes Sam Amick of The Athletic — the first three-time guest of the show! — to discuss LeBron James, Bronny James, trade questions and more. Jovan and Sam analyze the Lakers managing LeBron's workload, Bronny playing in his first road G League game, what to make of the Lakers at this point of the season, what they could get for their best players in trades, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:14 LeBron James is missing his second straight game 9:00 Bronny James playing in his first road G League game 13:55 What should we make of the Lakers at this point of the season? 24:43 What’s the most fascinating trade question with LA? 36:28 Question No. 1: What could the Lakers get if they traded their best players? 45:03 Question No. 2 & 3: Does LeBron need to reduce his role + play better defense? 55:39 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 in his latest mailbag. He analyzes the ideal starting five for the Lakers, who LA is most likely to trade for (Jonas Valanciunas?), what the Lakers’ record will be over the next 14 games, the type of player they’d trade both first-round picks for (Jimmy Butler?), if LeBron will retire after this season, and more. If you'd like Jovan to answer your questions in a future mailbag, drop your question in a comment below, or when he posts a prompt in the YouTube community section. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:13 Question No. 1: What is the ideal starting five until a trade? 7:54 Question No. 2: Who are the Lakers most likely to trade for? 12:35 Question No. 3: What will LA’s record be over the next 14 games? 13:22 Question No. 4: Who would LA trade both first-round picks for? 17:24 Question No. 5: Is LA prioritizing a center or 3-and-D wing more? 22:43 Question No. 6: Maximize DLo/LeBron/Rui/AD/shooting/spacing? 36:23 Question No. 7: Trade for 3-and-D wing + move Rui to bench? 42:01 Question No. 8: Will LeBron retire if LA doesn’t make a trade? 44:37 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' 107-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' play without LeBron James, D'Angelo Russell's season-best performance, Rui Hachimura setting the tone on both sides of the ball, Anthony Davis' defensive masterclass, the upcoming break for Los Angeles, Jerami Grant's disappointing audition, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 6:09 Takeaway No. 1: DLo sparks the win with season-best performance 12:55 Takeaway No. 2: Rui Hachimura sets the tone on both ends 18:16 Takeaway No. 3: LA gets a much-needed break 23:01 Bonus takeaway: Jerami Grant's discouraging audition 26:29 Q&A 1:17:10 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' 134-132 overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, December 6, 2024. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' late-game lapses, two of the season's best performances from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Gabe Vincent's fit as a starter, the state of LA's defense, the 1-3 road trip, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:32 Takeaway No. 1: Late-game lapses cost LA again 16:31 Takeaway No. 2: Another starting lineup change 23:12 Takeaway No. 3: Is the Orlando loss the sliding-doors moment of the season? 28:54 Q&A 1:34:35 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 welcomes Allen Sliwa of The Sliwa Show to break down what’s wrong with the Lakers following their 41-point drubbing to the Miami Heat and their sixth loss in eight games. Jovan and Allen discuss the players’ pride and competitiveness, the changes the Lakers can make in the short term to try to get out of this mess, if there is something deeper going on with this group, if a trade can even fix things, Walker Kessler and other trade targets, Buha vs. Sliwa 1-on-1, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:40 Why the players have been the most discouraging part of all of this 8:39 What changes can LA make in the short term? 18:45 Is there something deeper going on with this group? 26:17 Mailbag question No. 1: Does a trade even fix this? 39:11 Mailbag question No. 2: Should LA rest LeBron & AD more? 42:29 Mailbag question No. 3: Should the Lakers trade for Kessler & Sexton? 46:00 Mailbag question No. 4: Does LA need more youth & athleticism in potential trades? 52:57 Who’d win in basketball 1-on-1: Buha or Sliwa? 54:22 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' 134-93 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Jovan analyzes LA's embarrassing play on both ends, their pride and competitiveness, their ongoing skid (six losses in eight games), Anthony Davis' back-to-back season-low performances, what needs to change, and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:03 Takeaway No. 1: There is clearly something wrong with LA right now 12:56 Takeaway No. 2: AD needs to be better on both ends 15:47 Takeaway No. 3: Changes are needed -- and sooner than later 22:49 Q&A 1:24:50 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 season's quarter mark. Jovan discusses LeBron James’ recent slump, LA’s struggles against good teams, Dalton Knecht, D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt and LA’s injuries, early lineup data, trade season nearly being here, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:03 Storyline No. 1: LeBron James’ slump 9:13 Storyline No. 2: LA’s struggles against good teams 12:27 Storyline No. 3: The new starting group isn’t working (yet) 16:20 Storyline No. 4: Dalton Knecht’s breakout 21:01 Storyline No. 5: The offense has been a bigger issue than the defense 25:38 Storyline No. 6: D’Angelo Russell’s resurgence 30:24 Storyline No. 7: Early lineup data 34:45 Storyline No. 8: Max Christie’s re-emergence in the rotation 37:14 Storyline No. 9: LA’s injuries continue to mount (Jarred Vanderbilt update) 41:55 Storyline No. 10: Trade SZN is almost here 45:13 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' 109-80 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, December 2, 2024. Jovan covers the Lakers' latest blowout loss, their recent offensive struggles, LeBron James' prolonged slump, LA's standing at the quarter-mark of the season, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 4:51 Takeaway No. 1: LA's offense is a bigger problem than its defense (for now) 16:13 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron is in a prolonged slump 21:55 Takeaway No. 3: Quarter-mark check-in 25:18 Q&A 56:05 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' 105-104 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Jovan covers the shorthanded Lakers' nail-biting win, LeBron James and Anthony Davis putting the offense on their backs, Gabe Vincent's best game as a Laker, Dalton Knecht's struggles, Walker Kessler, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:28 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron & AD carry the shorthanded group 10:42 Takeaway No. 2: This was Gabe Vincent's best game as a Laker 16:55 Takeaway No. 3: Dalton Knecht is still a rookie 20:37 Bonus takeaway: Walker Kessler is the exact type of big LA needs 24:49 Q&A 1:14:56 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' 101-93 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, November 29, 2024. Jovan covers the Lakers' third straight home loss, their elimination from the NBA Cup, their unforced errors, their defensive progress over the past two games, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 7:24 Takeaway No. 1: The Lakers are eliminated from the NBA Cup 11:44 Takeaway No. 2: Too many unforced errors 20:09 Takeaway No. 3: LA has defended well the past two games 25:13 Q&A 55:03 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' 119-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Jovan covers LA snapping its three-game skid, reinserting Dalton Knecht into the starting lineup, why it worked, the supporting cast stepping up, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 4:03 Takeaway No. 1: Dalton Knecht is back in the starting lineup 14:28 Takeaway No. 2: The supporting cast steps up in a big way 20:27 Takeaway No. 3: JJ shortens the rotation 26:52 Q&A 1:00:43 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 reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-100 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Jovan covers the Lakers' third straight loss, their first NBA Cup loss, their bad defense somehow becoming even worse, why big changes are needed, their fool's gold start, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 4:10 I'm partnering with Audacy! 4:50 Takeaway No. 1: The defense has gone from bad to atrocious 13:54 Takeaway No. 2: Big changes are needed 23:14 Takeaway No. 3: LA's hot start is looking like fool's gold 28:47 Q&A 1:08:56 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' 127-102 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Jovan covers Denver's continued dominance of the Lakers, Anthony Davis' rough offensive performance, D'Angelo Russell's recent struggles, LA going 0-2 against tougher competition this week, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00: Intro 7:05 Takeaway No. 1: Time is a flat circle 13:56 Takeaway No. 2: AD had an uncharacteristic off-night 17:27 Takeaway No. 3: DLo has been really struggling lately 23:20: Q&A 52:13 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 of your Los Angeles Lakers questions. Jovan analyzes Dalton Knecht's spot within the starting lineup, Jarred Vanderbilt's role when he returns, Jonas Valanciunas' potential fit in Los Angeles, the Lakers' biggest need on the trade market, the ideal starting group, Max Christie vs. Gabe Vincent, playing Denver on Saturday, and much more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:53 Q&A1:26:20 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' 119-118 loss to the Orlando Magic on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Jovan covers the Lakers' first loss in nearly two weeks (and first home loss), the missed free throws, Dalton Knecht's potential role moving forward, the difficult upcoming slate, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:03 Takeaway No. 1: Missed opportunities (mainly free throws)8:17 Takeaway No. 2: Starting lineup is probably going to stay the same (pre-Rui injury)13:30 Takeaway No. 3: 0-1 to kick off a difficult five-game stretch19:53 Q&A52:30 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 welcomes Sam Vecenie of The Athletic and Game Theory Podcast to break down Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht’s recent surge.Sam and I discuss his early impressions of Knecht, the 37-point performance against the Utah Jazz, whether Knecht should keep starting once Rui Hachimura returns from injury, where Knecht would go in a redraft of the 2024 NBA Draft, a realistic ceiling for him, the Klay Thompson comparisons, Duncan Robinson, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:55 Early impressions of Dalton Knecht and his 37-point eruption5:59 Does Knecht remain the starter once Rui Hachimura returns?11:25 Where would Knecht go in a redraft of the 2024 NBA Draft?20:24 What does Knecht need to focus on the rest of the season?27:29 What’s a realistic ceiling for Knecht?31:39 What does Sam think of the Klay Thompson comparisons?36:28 Why Sam compares Knecht to a more explosive Duncan Robinson38:45 There’s more to Knecht’s game than just shooting41:26 LA can make noise in the West43:18 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' 124-118 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Jovan covers Dalton Knecht's career night of a career-high 37 points and a rookie record-tying nine 3-pointers, what it means for his future role, the Lakers being 9-0 in the NBA Cup, LA's six-game win streak, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro3:16 Takeaway No. 1: Dalton Knecht's historic ERUPTION17:42 Takeaway No. 2: LA has a legitimate chance to win their NBA Cup group23:18 Takeaway No. 3: How long will the winning streak last?27:35 Q&A1:04:25 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 analyzes five notable developments amid the Los Angeles Lakers' five-game win streak.From Dalton Knecht's breakout to LeBron James' playmaking to LA's improvement in transition defense, Jovan covers the developments that have led to the Lakers' recent surge.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:33 Contextualizing LA’s five-game win streak5:33 Trend No. 1: Dalton Knecht’s breakout11:40 Trend No. 2: A more balanced rotation15:53 Trend No. 3: LeBron's increased playmaking23:05 Trend No. 4: Transition defense has improved27:32 Trend No. 5: Max Christie’s re-emergence33:49 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' 104-99 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Jovan covers the value of winning ugly, LA's second-half comeback, LeBron James' clutch play, Dalton Knecht's career-best night (so far), Christian Koloko's growth, Max Christie, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro2:59 Takeaway No. 1: A win is a win in the West12:47 Takeaway No. 2: Dalton Knecht has officially arrived23:40 Takeaway No. 3: Christian Koloko is showing growth28:39 Q&A2:04:18 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