Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers questions in his latest mailbag.Jovan analyzes the Lakers’ preseason win over the Milwaukee Bucks, including the fourth-quarter comeback led by Exhibit 10 guard Quincy Olivari. Then he covers how LA can clear a roster spot, which two-way guys could be called up during the season, Max Christie’s fit with the starts, the center search, the backstory of the “Buhaaaa” intro, why winning in the preseason matters and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.0:00 Intro8:49 Lakers-Bucks takeaway No. 1: LA exacts revenge13:39 Lakers-Bucks takeaway No. 2: Max Christie with the starters16:38 Lakers-Bucks takeaway No. 3: Quincy Olivari23:30 Question No. 1: Max’s fit with the starters?25:14 Question No. 2: How can LA clear a roster spot?28:58 Question No. 3: Which two-way guys could be called up?34:31 Question No. 4: What’s the latest on the center search?41:48 Question No. 5: Story behind “Buhaaaa” intro?44:10 Question No. 6: Threshold to trade Dalton or Max?47:31 Question No. 7: How much does winning matter in the preseason?52:50 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 dissects what we learned at Los Angeles Lakers practice on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.Jovan analyzes JJ Redick's goal to shoot more 3-pointers, realistic expectations, the benefits of playing Anthony Davis more at power forward, limbo rate and LA's transition defense.Chapters0:00 Intro0:35 Takeaway No. 1: More 3s — but within reason4:09 Takeaway No. 2: More AD at power forward9:02 Takeaway No. 3: Limbo rate & transition defense13:22 Recap14:20 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 welcomes Sean Davis of the Sports Headlines Show and the Los Angeles Lakers Network to analyze the Lakers’ first two preseason games.Jovan and Sean discuss their biggest offensive and defensive takeaways, the rotation, the player they’ve been most impressed with, their biggest concerns and what they’re most excited about for the rest of the preseason.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:23 Sean’s biggest offensive takeaways3:54 Jovan’s biggest offensive takeaways10:46 Sean’s biggest defensive takeaways12:17 Jovan’s biggest defensive takeaways16:38 Sean’s biggest rotation takeaways18:52 Jovan’s biggest rotation takeaways22:50 Sean’s player he’s most impressed with26:30 Jovan’s player he’s most impressed with30:31 Sean’s biggest concerns32:39 Jovan’s biggest concerns38:48 What Sean’s most excited for the rest of the preseason41:24 What Jovan’s most excited for the rest of the preseason43:31 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' 118-114 preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif. on Oct. 6, 2024.Jovan covers LeBron James and Bronny James making history as the NBA's first father-son duo, LeBron and Anthony Davis performing like top-10 players, and the Lakers' rotation shaping up as expected. He then answers questions about the rotation, the new offensive scheme, why LA is prioritizing four-out concepts, Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and more.If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!0:00 Intro10:43 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron & Bronny make history18:30 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron & AD were in regular-season form25:46 Takeaway No. 3: Rotation begins to crystallize33:09 Q&A55:13 Outro#lakers #losangeleslakers #phoenixsuns To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha shares three observations from the third and final day of Los Angeles Lakers training camp.From JJ Redick's sky-high approval rating with Lakers players to his incorporation of analytics to the potential flexibility of the nine-man rotation, Jovan analyzes the Lakers ahead of their first preseason game.If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!Chapters:0:00 Intro1:31 Camp takeaway No. 17:29 Camp takeaway No. 213:36 Camp takeaway No. 321:48 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 shares three observations from the first day of training camp for the Los Angeles Lakers.From the vibes around the group being at an all-time high to an important team meeting the Lakers had after media day to JJ Redick's projected nine-man rotation, Jovan analyzes everything we learned from the first practice.If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!Chapters:0:00 Intro0:28 Media day takeaways6:10 Training camp takeaway No. 112:07 Training camp takeaway No. 216:41 Training camp takeaway No. 323:13 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 welcomes Pete Zayas (aka Laker Film Room) to preview the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-25 season and answer the big questions facing the team.Will the Lakers trade their picks and go all-in with this group? How will the offensive hierarchy change? What will head coach JJ Redick prioritize defensively? Can Max Christie or Dalton Knecht outperform expectations? Where will the Lakers finish in the West standings? What are Pete and Jovan's bold predictions?If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:41 JJ & Rob press conference3:35 Pete’s offensive question: Bench scoring?5:28 Jovan’s offensive question: New offensive hierarchy?11:06 Pete’s defensive question: Defensive priorities under JJ?13:18 Jovan’s defensive question: Survival without AD?17:15 Pete’s X factor: Dalton Knecht18:59 Jovan’s X factor: Max Christie21:30 Pete’s biggest JJ question: Defensive system?25:06 Jovan’s biggest JJ question: How does he problem-solve?30:30 Pete’s biggest Rob question: Is LA gonna go for it?34:05 Pros and cons of waiting until the trade deadline41:56 Jovan’s biggest Rob question: Is LA gonna trade their pick(s)?43:28 Pete’s ranking/seeding/record for the Lakers45:00 Jovan’s ranking/seeding/record for the Lakers47:41 Pete’s bold prediction48:24 Jovan’s bold prediction50:08 Listen and subscribe to LFR!51:15 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 season-opening news conference of Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick.Jovan covers the team's health updates entering training camp, Pelinka's stance on trading the team's 2029 and 2031 first-round picks, the roles for Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell and Max Christie, Redick's offensive and defensive systems, transparency, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:51 Takeaway No. 1: Health updates5:49 Takeaway No. 2: More clarity on the trade front11:08 Takeaway No. 3: Player roles crystallizing18:03 Takeaway No. 4: JJ’s offensive and defensive systems22:20 Takeaway No. 5: Transparency with strategy27:25 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 examines five Los Angeles Lakers lineups he’d like to see next season.From copying the 2020 championship model to previewing the trade deadline to designing bench configurations around LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Jovan breaks down five realistic units that new head coach JJ Redick and his coaching staff should test.Also, after three weeks off, Jovan covers his wedding and honeymoon at the end of the episode.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:58 General lineup strategy and parameters6:16 Lineup No. 1: The 2020 blueprint lineup11:35 Lineup No 2: The trade preview lineup15:48 Lineup No. 3: LeBron-led bench lineup19:22 Lineup No. 4: AD-led bench lineup21:48 Lineup No. 5: Non-LeBron/AD lineup (aka Doomsday)24:35 Let me know your lineup ideas!25:29 Wedding & honeymoon recap29:15 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 looks at one area each Los Angeles Lakers player could improve on for this upcoming season.From LeBron James’ turnovers to D’Angelo Russell’s off-ball effectiveness (especially in the playoffs) to Jarred Vanderbilt’s finishing at the rim, there are numerous ways that the Lakers could benefit from internal improvement for 2024-25.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro3:07 LeBron James7:24 Anthony Davis11:41 Austin Reaves15:39 D’Angelo Russell21:14 Rui Hachimura24:31 Jarred Vanderbilt28:51 Gabe Vincent32:00 Max Christie33:57 Christian Wood36:09 Jaxson Hayes39:10 Cam Reddish43:55 Dalton Knecht45:15 Bronny James Jr.46:20 Jalen Hood-Schifino49:23 Maxwell Lewis51:14 Outro51:38 September schedule52:16 Future schedule/questions 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 grades the offseason, analyzes why LA is being overlooked in preseason rankings, evaluates potential big man options on the trade market, explains why he’s skeptical of Zach LaVine’s fit with the Lakers, reveals his GOAT and thoughts on the 90s, 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 (or on X/Twitter when he tweets out the mailbag prompt).If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!Chapters:0:00 Intro0:17 Thank you for 50 episodes!3:26 Question No. 1: How would you grade the offseason?15:40 Question No. 2: Are the Lakers undervalued entering the season?22:21 Question No. 3: Which bruising bigs would make sense for LA?30:27 Question No. 4: How good would LA be with LaVine and Kessler?35:10 Question No. 5: Next retired Lakers jersey?38:12 Question No. 6: Starting lineup and bench unit?40:34 Question No. 7: Who is the GOAT? Thoughts on the 90s?51:10 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 breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-25 NBA schedule. Then, he analyzes LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ performances with Team USA and what it means for Los Angeles.Jovan discusses the Lakers’ schedule, their 10-game opening slate, LeBron and AD’s standing within Team USA and the league, why the Lakers need to invest more in their supporting cast around LeBron and AD, what the Lakers can learn from how they were used, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:00 Lakers schedule analysis5:34 LA is retiring Michael Cooper’s jersey6:54 The first 10 games9:01 The brutal late February-March stretch10:35 Why I think this is a favorable schedule for LA11:46 LeBron & AD with Team USA18:29 Why LA should invest more in LeBron & AD21:34 What the Lakers can learn from Team USA26:01 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 answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions in his latest mailbag.Jovan covers why he believes LA should make a deal sooner than later, Rui Hachimura vs. Jarred Vanderbilt as the fifth starter, if D’Angelo Russell has reached his ceiling, what a healthy Christian Wood could do for the Lakers, if there is a trade that could make the Lakers the championship favorites, whether LA has a secret plan to hoard their picks, and more.If you'd like Jovan to answer your question in a future mailbag, reply on Twitter/X when he tweets out his mailbag prompts.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.0:00 Intro1:13 Question No. 1: Good deal now vs. great deal later?10:17 Question No. 2: Will LA keep DLo if they trade for Grant?15:52 Question No. 3: Projected starters? Any competition?22:42 Question No. 4: Has DLo reached his ceiling?30:14 Question No. 5: What does a healthy Wood do for LA?34:51 Question No. 6: Is there a trade that would make LA the favorites?37:23 Question No. 7: Lakers’ secret plan to hoard picks for future star?40:12 Question No. 8: Is it possible to get worse picks back for Kessler?41:50 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 welcomes Los Angeles Lakers wing Max Christie to discuss his new contract with the Lakers and playing for head coach JJ Redick next season. Jovan and Max discuss why he re-signed with the Lakers before free agency started, his sophomore season, his conversations with Redick about his role next season, why he thinks the Lakers are being overlooked in conversations about the West’s best, his brother being drafted by the Clippers, golf, Call of Duty, anime and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapters:0:00 Intro0:49 Why Max re-signed with the Lakers2:13 How Max views his sophomore season4:22 What Max’s role will be under JJ Redick6:33 What Max is looking for on closeouts8:07 Max’s defensive technique9:53 How Max works on his defense in the offseason11:09 Why Max is high on the Lakers next season13:56 Cam Christie being drafted by the Clippers14:52 The basketball differences between Max and Cam15:43 Max and Cam living together next season16:28 The least mature thing about Max17:42 Who’s the second-best golfer on the team?18:07 The correlation between shooting and golf19:27 Max’s love of anime=21:09 The locker room’s love of COD and video games22:17 Max’s message to his younger self23:49 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 welcomes Andy Kamenetzky from Locked On Lakers to examine where things stand with the Los Angeles Lakers as the summer winds down.Jovan and Andy discuss LA’s offseason, patience vs. urgency in making a consolidation trade to improve the backend of the roster, the best way to build around LeBron James and Anthony Davis in 2024, why Jerami Grant is such an intriguing option, the potential cost and downside to a Grant trade, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:35 How good are the Lakers?7:21 Patience vs. urgency with the roster15:30 Why hasn’t LA made a consolidation trade?35:40 The best way to build around LeBron and AD38:40 Why Jerami Grant could make sense48:07 The potential downside of a Grant trade54:20 The tricky road forward57:36 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 explains why he thinks the Los Angeles Lakers' projected win total -- 43.5 or 44.5 wins, depending on the sportsbook -- is too low.Jovan discusses the coaching upgrade to JJ Redick and his new staff, the Lakers' unlucky health breaks over the past few seasons, the potential for internal improvement, last season's finish with Rui Hachimura as the start, trade possibilities, the bottom of the league, LeBron James and Anthony Davis remaining top-15 players (at worst), and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:34 Reason No. 1: The coaching upgrade5:32 Reason No. 2: Health regression11:24 Reason No. 3: Internal improvement15:35 Reason No. 4: Last season’s finish20:36 Reason No. 5: Trade possibilities24:19 Miscellaneous reasons29:39 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 poses one question for each Los Angeles Lakers player for next season. Jovan discusses LeBron James’ longevity, Anthony Davis’ dominance, D’Angelo Russell’s future, Jarred Vanderbilt’s offense, Gabe Vincent returning to his Miami form, Max Christie potentially taking a jump, Dalton Knecht’s defense, Christian Wood vs. Jaxson Hayes, the problematic backend of the roster, and much more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro1:59 How long can LeBron James maintain his play?7:44 Is there another level Anthony Davis can get to?12:50 Will JJ Redick fully unleash Austin Reaves?17:04 Is D’Angelo Russell a Laker on Feb. 8?20:19 Can Rui Hachimura improve on the little things?24:05 How real was Jarred Vanderbilt’s offensive improvement?28:05 Can Gabe Vincent return to his Miami form?29:53 Can Max Christie make a jump?32:58 How does Dalton Knecht hold up defensively?36:19 Who wins the backup 5 battle: Christian Wood or Jaxson Hayes?38:40 Can Cam Reddish, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Max Lewis or Bronny James play?42:19 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 trade updates from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Jovan covers the latest trade intel, if the Lakers’ front office still believes in thus roster, LA’s patient approach, the most likely trade outcome, big and small realistic trades, roster priorities, Max Christie’s potential next season, Cam Johnson’s fit, Serbia vs. Puerto Rico, the Laker Film Room news, and more. If you'd like Jovan to answer your questions in a future mailbag, drop your question in a comment on YouTube (or hit him up on X/Twitter when he tweets out the mailbag prompt). If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro1:12 Question No. 1: Any trade updates from Vegas?7:26 Question No. 2: Does LA still believe in its roster?14:11 Question No. 3: Most likely trade outcome for the Lakers?16:10 Question No. 4: Big and small realistic trade options?18:55 Question No. 5: Can LA start the season with AR and DLo?22:21 Question No. 6: Improvements for AR, Rui and Vando27:10 Question No. 7: Front office prioritizing a big man?33:10 Question No. 8: How would Cam Johnson fit?35:16 Question No. 9: Max Christie leap next season?38:22 Question No. 10: Who am I rooting for between Serbia & Puerto Rico?40:05 Question No. 11: Favorite soda?41:34 Question No. 12: Status for JHS? His future role?45:34 Question No. 13: Thoughts on the Laker Film Room news?50:29 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 Team USA beating Canada 86-72 in Wednesday’s Olympic exhibition game in Las Vegas, NV. He also responds to the Los Angeles Lakers’ 80-76 loss to the Miami Heat in the finale of the California Classic in San Francisco, CA. Jovan covers Team USA’s win over Team Canada, why Anthony Davis should be starting at center over Joel Embiid, his ideal starting five (and what he thinks they will settle on), LeBron James and Steph Curry playing together, Dalton Knecht’s skill set, Bronny James’s defense, Maxwell Lewis’ recent struggles, Colin Castleton, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:48 Team USA beats Canada reaction4:58 Why Anthony Davis should be the starting center7:41 The bench unit works well together13:06 My projection for the eventual rotation13:58 LeBron & Steph two-man game15:08 Closing thoughts on Team USA15:56 Lakers summer league reaction19:05 Dalton Knecht observations24:52 Bronny James observations29:34 Maxwell Lewis observations33:14 Colin Castleton observations35:36 Blake Hinson observations36:53 Armel Traoré observations38:26 Closing thoughts on the California Classic40:03 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 takes stock of the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster one week into 2024 free agency.Jovan covers LA's roster and cap situation, their depth chart, Rui Hachimura vs. Jarred Vanderbilt for the starting small forward spot, positional caveats, why the backend of the roster needs improvement, the potential addition of Gary Trent Jr., where LA ranks in the crowd West, the primary reasons for optimism with their roster, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:13 A thank you as we approach 15K on YouTube!1:48 LA’s roster and cap situation3:16 Depth chart 1.06:00 Rui vs. Vando as the starting SF11:37 An important positional caveat12:40 The backend of the roster needs improvement17:47 Where LA ranks in the West as is19:00 Reasons for optimism with the Lakers’ roster21:05 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 LeBron James re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers and taking a $2.7 million discount. He also analyzes the Lakers' 108-94 loss to the Sacramento Kings in the opening game of the California Classic.Jovan covers what LeBron taking a discount means for LA, the Lakers' options now, the best-case scenario, Maxwell Lewis' impressive finishing, the learning curve for Bronny James and Dalton Knecht, Blake Hinson's 3-point shooting, Tommy Kushe's stellar play, Colin Castleton's passing and skill, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:56 What LeBron taking a discount means for LA6:26 Takeaway No. 1: Maxwell Lewis9:32 Takeaway No. 2: Bronny James and Dalton Knecht18:29 Takeaway No. 3: Blake Hinson, Colin Castleton & Armel Traore22:30 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 LeBron James planning to re-sign with the Lakers on a two-year, $104 million deal with a no-trade clause and player option on the second season. He also analyzes the Lakers adding Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks to JJ Redick's coaching staff.Jovan covers what LeBron re-signing means, how McMillan and Brooks fit, the ways the Lakers can avoid the second apron, why Max Christie's cap hold -- and not LeBron's -- is actually the key, LA's only path to improvement being a trade, the present vs. the future, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:56 What LeBron signing a 1+1 max contract means for LA7:34 The Lakers hire Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks11:24 The ways LA can get under the second apron16:33 The Lakers’ only path to improvement is a trade now21:45 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 pivoting to DeMar DeRozan after Klay Thompson turned them down to sign with the Dallas Mavericks.Jovan covers DeMar DeRozan's potential fit with the Lakers, why I don't think he makes much sense next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis given his weaknesses, DeRozan vs. Jerami Grant, how the Lakers could fit Derozan onto the roster, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:22 DeMar DeRozan is another target for the Lakers1:10 Why I’m skeptical of DeRozan’s fit in LA4:33 DeRozan vs. Jerami Grant7:29 A reminder of LA’s roster constraints7:56 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 Angeles Lakers re-signing restricted free agent Max Christie to a four-year, $32 million deal with a player option on the fourth year. Jovan covers why he thinks this is a good and fair deal for both sides, Christie’s potential, LA’s belief in him for next season and beyond, how the Lakers can clear roster spots, what this could mean for both LeBron James and the use of the non-taxpayer mid-level exception, the trade restrictions on Christie’s contract, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:50 Why this deal makes sense for both sides7:25 Why LA likely needs to make a consolidation trade (or two)12:05 What this could indicate about LA’s free-agency plans14:41 The trade restrictions on Christie’s contract16:01 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 LeBron James opting out of his contract and what's next for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason.Jovan covers why LeBron opted out, why it helps LA, the possibility of him taking a pay cut, the current roster and financial situation, what I'm hearing about Klay Thompson, how Klay would fit in LA, Max Christie, why the Lakers have no excuses not to upgrade this roster, what an ideal Lakers offseason looks like, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:24 Why LeBron opted out and how a pay cut could work6:10 How the Lakers can keep Max Christie9:36 What Cam Reddish opting in means10:34 Where things stand currently11:19 Why LA likely needs to make a consolidation trade12:30 How Klay Thompson would fit with the Lakers21:35 LA has no excuse to not upgrade this roster24:41 What an ideal Lakers offseason now looks like27:32 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 Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell opting into his $18.7 million player option for next season. He also covers Jaxson Hayes opting into his $2.5 million player option for next season.Jovan analyzes Russell's future in Los Angeles, his report for The Athletic that the Lakers are "expected to be aggressive in pursuing Russell-centric trades," the rest of the West making aggressive win-now moves, why the Lakers now have a chance to do the same, what Jaxson Hayes opting in means, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:34 What DLo opting in means for his future in LA4:01 The rest of the West is being aggressive4:51 LA has the flexibility now to make a trade6:56 What Jaxson Hayes opting in means for LA8:08 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

I react to the Los Angeles Lakers drafting USC guard Bronny James — son of Lakers star LeBron James — with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Jovan covers the complexities with the Lakers selecting Bronny, his opinion on the backlash, why this is a historic moment, Bronny’s athleticism and defense, why his shot will likely determine his NBA future, the ongoing development plan for Bronny, LA’s potential roster crunch, my thoughts on their two new two-way players and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapters:0:00 Intro1:18 My thoughts on the Bronny-Lakers complexities and backlash9:17 Takeaway No. 1: This is a historic moment11:56 Takeaway No. 2: Bronny has legitimate NBA attributes18:12 Takeaway No. 3: His shot will likely determine his future20:46 Takeaway No. 4: LA is still designing his development plan24:13 Takeaway No. 5: The Lakers are facing a potential roster crunch30:55 Bonus takeaway: Thoughts on the two-way signings33:15 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 drafting Tennessee wing Dalton Knecht with the No. 17 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.Jovan covers how Knecht could be the steal of the draft, why the Lakers were surprised he fell to them, how they might use him offensively, why JJ Redick is the ideal mentor for him, the potential concerns with Knecht, how LeBron James and Anthony Davis could feel about the Lakers' draft-day inactivity and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:35 Takeaway No. 1: Knecht could be the steal of the draft4:29 Takeaway No. 2: Knecht is a legit shooting weapon7:03 Takeaway No. 3: Knecht is a three-level threat9:24 Takeaway No. 4: JJ Redick is the ideal mentor11:57 Takeaway No. 5: The potential concerns with drafting Knecht20:20 Takeaway No. 6: What happens next?24:27 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 welcomes Sam Amick of The Athletic — the first two-time guest of the show! — to discuss Sam's reporting on Tuesday about LeBron James and Anthony Davis wanting the Los Angeles Lakers to upgrade the roster with elite talent.Jovan and Sam discuss Sam's story, LeBron’s longstanding desire for a third star, AD wielding his power more recently, players that qualify as upgrades in LeBron and AD's eyes, Austin Reaves, the Lakers’ read on their roster, the potential outcomes if the Lakers stand pat, and more.If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!Chapters:0:00 Intro2:04 LeBron’s motivations entering the offseason7:27 Is it a third-star-or-bust proposition for LeBron and AD?11:01 LA’s public messaging about player development13:40 What is AD’s role in all of this?18:42 How do the Lakers read this situation?24:52 Outro#losangeleslakers #lakers To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to JJ Redick’s introductory news conference as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.Jovan covers how Redick won his first press conference, what we learned about his coaching philosophies, why the Lakers are prioritizing player development, how Rob Pelinka tempered trade expectations for this week, the clarification we received on the coaching search and hiring process, LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ involvement, and more.If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!Chapters:0:00 Intro1:01 Takeaway No. 1: JJ won the press conference6:04 Takeaway No. 2: Redick’s coaching philosophy crystallizes11:42 Takeaway No. 3: The importance of player development17:20 Takeaway No. 4: Tempered trade expectations26:19 Takeaway No. 5: Clarification on the coaching search31:52 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 Mike Garcia to break down the Los Angeles Lakers and the 2024 NBA Draft. Jovan and Mike discuss the types of players the Lakers will be looking at with the No. 17 pick, why Mike is so high on DaRon Holmes II, if it’s worth trading up for Devin Carter or Ron Holland, other players that could drop to LA at No. 17 or No. 55, Bronny James Jr.’s potential, Zach Edey’s fit, Jalen Hood-Schifino’s role and G League play, Maxwell Lewis, Max Christie’s development and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:55 What types of players are the looking for at No. 17?3:19 Why Mike loves DaRon Holmes II6:34 Other players that could drop to the Lakers8:07 Is it worth it for LA to trade up in this draft?11:25 Is it worth keeping the pick given LA’s title ambitions?15:32 Best player available even if it’s a PG?20:51 Bronny James Jr. as a prospect23:11 Is it worth potentially trading up for Bronny?25:15 Second-round sleepers?28:12 How would Zach Edey fit in LA?31:57 How would Edey fit next to AD?33:38 JHS’s rookie season and Year 237:17 JHS in G League vs. the NBA38:08 Maxwell Lewis’ rookie season and Year 239:17 Can Lewis scale up to defend bigger wings?40:59 Max Christie’s potential47:54 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 and reports on the news that the Los Angeles Lakers have hired JJ Redick as their next head coach.Jovan covers Redick’s contract, how we got here, potential assistant coaching candidates for Redick’s staff, what we know about Redick as a coach from his interview process, the risk of the hiring, the potential upside, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:55 How we got here6:10 Potential assistant coaching candidates8:29 What we know about JJ as a coach11:59 The obvious risk and potential upside with this hire17:21 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 the latest Buha's Block mailbag. Jovan covers why the Lakers aren’t going to trade LeBron James, the potential scenarios in which D’Angelo Russell remains a Laker, what the Arenas provision means for Max Christie’s free agency, if Christie can develop into a 3-and-D rotation wing, DeMar DeRozan’s fit in LA, Jalen Hood-Schifino’s trade value, and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapters:0:00 Intro1:22 Question No. 1: Any scenarios in which DLo stays a Laker?7:18 Question No. 2: Do we need to use the MLE on Christie? Arenas provision?12:16 Question No. 3: Can Max be the elusive 3-and-D wing?16:06 Question No. 4: Trae Young and Deandre Hunter?19:50 Question No. 5: Revisit Dejounte Murray trade talks?21:57 Question No. 6: What is JHS’s trade value?23:55 Question No. 7: Does LA have a chance to sign DeMar DeRozan?26:16 Question No. 8: LeBron-Booker swap?28:24 Question No. 9: JHS and Maxwell Lewis contribute next season?31:29 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 welcomes Sam Vecenie of The Athletic and Game Theory Podcast to preview the Los Angeles Lakers' plans for the 2024 NBA Draft. Jovan and Sam discuss the passing of Jerry West, the Lakers’ plans at No. 17, the prospects Sam likes in that range, if LA will draft the best player available or for need/position, Zach Edey, Bronny James, LA potentially acquiring another second-round pick, Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis entering Year 2, Max Christie’s free-agency market, Dan Hurley and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro2:39 Rest in peace Jerry West6:30 Lakers’ No. 17 pick in Sam’s latest mock9:10 Will draft BPA or best fit/position?15:17 Which other players make sense at No. 17?19:05 Odds the Lakers trade the No. 17 pick?23:23 Bronny James at No. 55?27:56 What is Bronny’s ceiling in the draft?29:50 Any buzz about LA acquiring another second-round pick?33:46 Jalen Hood-Schifino entering Year 238:03 Maxwell Lewis entering Year 241:12 Max Christie’s restricted free agency and his market51:36 Sam’s take on LA’s Dan Hurley pursuit59:26 Check out Sam’s NBA Draft guide!1:01:16 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 breaks down Connecticut coach Dan Hurley rejecting the Lakers’ six-year, $70 million contract offer on Monday, June 10, 2024. Jovan analyzes the timeline of events, why this never passed the smell test for me and many others, why this situation reflects poorly on LA, Hurley’s potential leverage play, all of the fallout from the Lakers’ Hurley pursuit, JJ Redick’s standing, his take on the contract offer for Hurley, what’s next and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:28 Recapping the Hurley timeline2:07 This situation never passed the smell test4:06 How this reflects on the Lakers7:31 The fallout from striking out on Hurley13:10 The second botched coaching search?16:11 There are more questions than answers currently17:44 My take on the Lakers’ contract offer to Hurley25:24 What’s next for LA?28:02 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 Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation to break down the Los Angeles Lakers' surprising pursuit of Connecticut coach Dan Hurley.Jovan and Trevor discuss the stunning nature of Thursday’s news, the Lakers’ secrecy during the process, how Hurley could fare at the NBA, what this could signify from a roster-building perspective, why JJ Redick shouldn’t be counted out yet, LA’s biggest team priorities, the potential roster crunch, the reality of the new NBA and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:34 LA’s stunning pursuit of Dan Hurley4:41 Does this signify a shift toward player development?9:46 How would Hurley fare at the NBA level?16:19 What about JJ Redick?19:48 Hurley vs. Redick21:09 The secrecy element is fascinating25:03 Ranking the biggest roster priorities for LA31:05 The Lakers’ potential roster crunch37:08 The ideal third frontcourt player39:35 Using Dallas as a roster-building example43:38 The realities of the new NBA44:56 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 looks at the Lakers’ current roster and depth chart to assess their five biggest roster priorities this offseason. He then breaks down LA’s needs on the wing, their hole in the backcourt if D’Angelo Russell leaves or is traded, their revolving door of subpar backup bigs, their potential 3-point shooting void, bench wildcards and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:23 A look at the roster and depth chart5:43 No. 1: 3-and-D wings19:51 No. 2: DLo replacement24:18 No. 3: Quality backup big30:46 No. 4: 3-point shooting35:10 No. 5: Bench scoring39:15 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

The Los Angeles Lakers are "zeroing in" on JJ Redick as the "front-runner" for the franchise's next head coaching position, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.Jovan Buha covers why this has been building for weeks, James Borrego's standing, the uncertainty with the assistant coaching staff and the next steps.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 welcomes Anthony Irwin of Lakers Daily and the Lakers Lounge podcast to break down the Lakers’ coaching search and roster-building approach and answer a few mailbag questions. Jovan and Anthony discuss the latest on the coaching front, JJ Redick, the assistant coaches the Lakers are looking at, the most likely roster-building path, why LA should go all-in this summer, Darvin Ham interviewing with Golden State, how LA can acquire a better second big, how to build around LeBron James in the frontcourt, Cam Johnson, wing and big free-agent options, and more. If you'd like Jovan to answer your questions in a future mailbag, drop your question in the YouTube comments (or respond to him on X/Twitter when he tweets out he’s doing a mailbag). If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro1:37 Coaching search updates6:15 Assistant coaching options17:44 Most likely roster-building path for LA?23:15 Why LA should go all-in with assets this summer35:58 How would Darvin Ham fit with the Warriors?41:22 Mailbag 41:28 Feasible ways to acquire a good big?45:51 Will LA actually go all-in for LeBron and AD?52:43 Best approach in building frontcourt around LeBron?1:02:05 Is Cam Johnson a good target?1:09:00 Wing and big free-agent options?1:23:40 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 questions on the coaching search and offseason plans in the latest Buha's Block mailbag.Jovan covers the Los Angeles Lakers’ most likely roster-building route this offseason, how strong the JJ Redick coaching rumblings are, how Mikal Bridges would fit, the best non-star targets for LA, the best role players around a hypothetical LeBron James/Anthony Davis/Trae Young core, the need for more frontcourt size and athleticism, if Zach Edey makes sense if the Lakers keep the No. 17 pick, if Kyrie Irving really was an option at the 2023 trade deadline, the Lakers’ future post-LeBron, and more.If you'd like Jovan to answer your questions in a future mailbag, drop your question in the YouTube comments (or respond to him on X/Twitter when he tweets out he’s doing a mailbag).If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:43 What is the most likely route for the Lakers this offseason?6:26 How strong are the JJ Redick rumblings?8:08 Should LA go after Mikal Bridges?11:58 Who are the best non-star targets?18:40 Are the Lakers shopping Rui Hachimura?20:42 What are the ideal player archetypes around Trae/LeBron/AD?24:23 D’Angelo Russell’s future?27:48 Is LA going to prioritize more frontcourt size and athleticism?31:32 Should LA draft Zach Edey at No. 17 (if they keep the pick)?33:54 Was Kyrie Irving really an option for the Lakers?38:08 Is Zach LaVine at Klutch Pro Day a sign?40:13 Do the Lakers have a bright future post-LeBron?44:27 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

With the conference finals underway, here is one lesson for the Los Angeles Lakers from each finalist. Jovan Buha covers the impact of Minnesota’s size and length (and especially their frontcourt), Dallas’ trade-deadline activity turning their season around and showing you can significantly improve without acquiring a star, Boston’s 3-point volume and one of the most decisive trends of the playoffs, Indian’s all-in trade for Pascal Siakam and the importance of finding a star that complements your roster, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro1:14 Minnesota Timberwolves9:19 Dallas Mavericks17:44 Boston Celtics23:58 Indiana Pacers29:16 Overarching lesson from all four teams31:24 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 welcomes Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report and Sports Business Classroom to break down the Los Angeles Lakers’ salary cap outlook entering the 2024 offseason and the various roster-building paths they can take this summer. Eric and Jovan discuss the exceptions the Lakers could have available to them, the pros and cons of LeBron James opting in vs. opting out, making a trade on draft day vs. waiting for the offseason, how aggregating players in offseason trades works, why D’Angelo Russell is the pivot point of the offseason, how his decision affects Max Christie and Taurean Prince, free-agent point guard replacements for DLo, how Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell or Darius Garland would fit in LA, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:'0:00 Intro1:15 What are the likely tools LA will have available in free agency?6:13 LeBron opting in and extending vs. opting out and re-signing10:55 Difference in making a draft-day trade vs. waiting for the offseason?16:03 How aggregating players in an offseason trade works24:03 Why LA will have three picks available to trade regardless of NOP's decision27:35 Why DLo is the pivot point of the offseason (and affects Max Christie)39:10 Free-agent point guard replacements if DLo walks46:35 When DLo could be traded if he opts in47:30 Trae Young’s fit in LA49:26 Where else could DLo end up?55:43 How LA could flesh out the roster around a third star if they trade DLo58:06 How a sign-and-trade three-team trade could work1:03:00 Why the Lakers are unlikely to go over the second apron1:04:47 How do empty roster charges factor in?1:10:27 Darius Garland could become available1:11:55 How willing would Cleveland be to help LeBron/the Lakers?1:15:55 Why the Lakers and the Bulls trading is unlikely1:17:39 How do the Reddish and Hayes player options impact things?1:23:05 Where you can find Eric online1:23:48 Apply for Sports Business Classroom!1:27:39 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 welcomes Khobi Price of the Southern California News Group to break down the recent Los Angeles Lakers buzz surrounding JJ Redick and Donovan Mitchell.Khobi and Jovan discuss Khobi's first year on the Lakers beat, the pros and cons of JJ Redick as the Lakers' potential head coach, the other candidates they like, the X-factors of the job, the importance of how LeBron and Anthony Davis feel about the coaching search, Donovan Mitchell's potential fit as a third star, three stars vs. upgrading the supporting cast, roster lessons LA can take from these playoffs, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:54 Khobi’s Mo Bamba story4:36 Khobi’s first year on the Lakers beat6:38 The pros and cons of JJ Redick as LA’s potential next coach19:16 Our favorite non-Redick candidates31:12 LeBron & AD will have a say in all of this38:15 How would Donovan Mitchell fit? Three stars vs. supporting cast upgrade53:04 The importance of nailing roster-building approach this summer1:01:08 What roster lessons should the Lakers take from these playoffs?1:20:54 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 breaks down his report at The Athletic with Shams Charania on JJ Redick, James Borrego and Sam Cassell emerging as the three leading targets for the Los Angeles Lakers during their coaching search.Jovan covers the three frontrunners, the rest of the candidate pool, what the Lakers are looking for from their next coach, legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski (aka Coach K) advising them, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Lakers coaching search update1:12 What LA is looking for from its next coach2:36 Why this is more of an AD hire than a LeBron hire3:47 Coach K is advising LA during this process4:57 JJ Redick6:06 James Borrego6:41 Sam Cassell7:50 Which coaching candidate do you prefer?8:00 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 analyzes the five most important offseason questions for the Los Angeles Lakers. Jovan covers why the coaching search is so important, how the week leading into LeBron James' option deadline could influence his decision, why D'Angelo Russell might be the pivot point of LA's summer, the two different roster-building paths, the draft picks they can trade, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:32 Question No. 1: Who is the next Lakers coach? 8:57 Question No. 2: What happens with LeBron?13:01 Question No. 3: What happens with DLo?21:25 Question No. 4: Which roster-building path?27:32 Question No. 5: How do they use their picks?31:50 Stay tuned for more32:59 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 questions on the coaching search and offseason plans in the latest Buha's Block mailbag.Jovan covers the Los Angeles Lakers potentially trading the No. 17 pick, the timeline of the coaching search, if Micah Nori and David Adelman are candidates, D'Angelo Russell's market, his prediction for the next Lakers head coach, optimism for Jalen Hood-Schifino, Max Christie's future in LA, and more.If you'd like Jovan to answer your questions in a future mailbag, drop your question in a comment below (or hit him up on X/Twitter when he tweets out the mailbag prompt). If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:44 Will LA trade the No. 17 pick for an upgrade?4:28 Timeline on coaching search?9:17 Micah Nori and David Adelman in the mix?10:38 D’Angelo Russell’s market this summer?14:49 Prediction for the Lakers’ next coach?19:51 Jarrett Allen for picks + filler?23:10 Any optimism with JHS?30:11 Gabe Vincent and CP3 at PG?33:16 DeMarcus Cousins an option?36:29 How likely is Max Christie to stay in LA?39:01 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

As the Los Angeles Lakers begin their coaching search, there are three important lessons from the tenures of Frank Vogel and Darvin Ham that they need to apply moving forward.Jovan Buha covers the importance of nailing the basics with their next coach, why the Lakers will need to be more competitive with their contract offer, prioritizing the alignment between the coach, front office and players, why the new coach has to be more adaptable than his predecessors, why the coach also needs gravitas (and how that favors JJ Redick), and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.0:00 Intro0:40 The basics of this coaching search6:39 Lesson No. 1: Alignment between the coach, front office and stars14:31 Lesson No. 2: Adaptability based on roster personnel20:05 Lesson No. 3: Gravitas and commanding the locker room30:59 Lessons recap32:49 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

In Episode 19, Jovan Buha reacts to the news that the Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham on Friday, May 3, 2024.Jovan covers where the season went wrong for Darvin Ham, why this isn't all his fault, the latest names he's hearing on the Lakers' coaching search, what the organization is looking for, which candidates he finds most intriguing, and much more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:32 Where did things go wrong?18:02 This isn’t all Darvin Ham’s fault21:35 The latest on the Lakers’ coaching search29:10 Jovan's coaching candidate rankings31:47 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 reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 108-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series at Ball Arena on Monday, April 29, 2024.Jovan covers the Lakers' Game 5 loss, the margins of the series, his report at The Athletic, the future of LeBron James, the future of Darvin, many of the questions the Lakers are facing, what we learned about LA in the postseason, the Lakers' needs this offseason, why he thinks JJ Redick is an interesting potential coaching candidate, the reality of this series, Denver's greatness and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:38 Breaking down our report at The Athletic17:21 Takeaway No. 1: What this all means moving forward24:43 Takeaway No. 2: What LA learned in the playoffs32:25 Takeaway No. 3: The reality of this series' outcome38:42 Thank you for the last few months!41:17 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

In Episode 18, Jovan Buha answer your Lakers questions in my latest mailbag.Jovan discusses the best-case scenario with D'Angelo Russell this summer, if the Lakers can come back and beat the Denver Nuggets, the different offseason paths LA can take, if coming back to beat Denver and winning a fifth ring would make LeBron James the unanimous GOAT, if LeBron and Anthony Davis will have their jerseys retired in Los Angeles, and much more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:30 Question: Is Rob Pelinka’s seat getting warm?2:59 Question: What’s the best-case scenario for LA with DLo’s contract?8:20 Question: Should the Lakers trade Rui because of this series?12:39 Question: Will Jamal Murray play in Game 5?13:40 Question: Can the Lakers come back and win this series?17:42 Question: Favorite ice cream flavor?18:56 Question: Multiple-choice options for LA offseason19:13 Question: Would beating Denver & winning 5th ring make LeBron the unanimous GOAT?20:30 Question: What are the options if LeBron & DLo leave?23:06 Question: Favorite players & team I don’t want to win title26:06 Question: What changes should the Lakers make?32:24 Question: Will LeBron & AD’s jerseys be retired?33:40 Question: How should/will the Lakers handle Vando if he plays?36:45 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