Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, November 15, 2024. Jovan covers Anthony Davis' 40-point performance and recent hot shooting, LeBron James' fourth straight triple-double, Max Christie's best game of the season, the bench's contributions, the NBA Cup, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro1:49 Takeaway No. 1: Max Christie breaks out12:32 Takeaway No. 2: AD's recent 3-point shooting17:26 Bonus takeaway: LeBron's fourth straight triple-double19:08 Takeaway No. 3: LA improves to 8-0 in the NBA Cup26:52 Q&A1:13:01 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 all of your Los Angeles Lakers questions in his latest mailbag. Jovan covers the latest on the trade front, the players most to least likely to be traded, LA’s recent mismanaging of young talent, if the Lakers can be a top-10 defense, why JJ Redick trusts Gabe Vincent, Max Christie, if Dalton Knecht could’ve been fed more vs. Memphis, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro1:05 Question No. 1: Are the Lakers waiting for Dec. 15 to make a trade?7:33 Question No. 2: Most to least likely to be traded + Cam Johnson?13:05 Question No. 3: What player(s) best support LeBron & AD?16:45 Question No. 4: Why isn’t LA developing and retaining its young talent?22:55 Question No. 5: Can LA be a top-10 defense?26:26 Question No. 6: Why does JJ trust Gabe Vincent so much?32:05 Question No. 7: Does Max Christie deserve another shot?35:28 Question No. 8: Should LA feed Dalton better when he’s hot?40:48 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 reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Jovan covers LeBron James becoming the oldest player in NBA history to post three straight triple-doubles, Anthony Davis bouncing back after a disappointing start, Dalton Knecht's career night, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro4:24 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron James posts third straight triple-double10:31 Takeaway No. 2: LA has a big frontcourt problem16:53 Takeaway No. 3: Dalton Knecht catches fire22:21 Q&A58:50 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 Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation to break down the biggest storylines from the Los Angeles Lakers’ first 10 games of the season. Jovan and Trevor discuss Anthony Davis, LeBron James, JJ Redick, the Lakers’ bottom-five defense, the bench, Cam Reddish, and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapters:0:00 Intro1:18 Anthony Davis’ MVP-level play7:59 LA’s bottom-five defense17:01 The JJ Redick Experience26:10 The bench has been … rough33:00 Cam Reddish is the biggest surprise40:50 LeBron in Year 2248:41 Austin & DLo shifting roles53:56 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' 123-103 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, November 10, 2024.Jovan covers Anthony Davis' eye injury, LeBron James' second straight triple-double, Austin Reaves' play next to Cam Reddish, the second-half comeback, the Lakers at the 10-game mark, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro5:01 Takeaway No. 1: AD injures left eye again9:30 Takeaway No. 2: AR is the biggest beneficiary of Reddish starting13:27 Takeaway No. 3: The defense has looked better (with caveats)18:33 Q&A1:00:58 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' 116-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, November 8, 2024.Jovan covers the Lakers' starting lineup change, why it makes sense for both Cam Reddish and D'Angelo Russell, what it could mean down the road, the new rotation, concerns with Anthony Davis' left foot, and more.If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!Chapters:0:00 Intro1:46 Takeaway No. 1: LA made a smart starting lineup change15:20 Takeaway No. 2: Long-term impact of this adjustment20:07 Takeaway No. 3: AD injury update24:25 Q&A51:04 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-114 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Jovan covers LA's 1-4 road trip, JJ Redick's comments on the team and D'Angelo Russell, Cam Reddish's impressive play off the bench, Christian Koloko's Lakers debut, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro6:11 Takeaway No. 1: JJ Redick calls out the team and DLo13:03 Takeaway No. 2: Cam Reddish was awesome again17:10 Takeaway No. 3: A disappointing road trip22:27 Q&A57:59 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 welcomes Khobi Price, Lakers beat writer for the Southern California News Group, to break down the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent skid on their five-game road trip.Why are the Lakers struggling? Is LA’s defense or bench more concerning? Should they make a starting lineup change soon? How could Koloko fit into the rotation? Jovan and Khobi dive into all of that and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:12 Anthony Davis injury update5:47 Christian Koloko’s potential impact11:58 Impressions from the road trip21:32 Bigger concern: The bench or the defense?37:35 Is it time for a more significant rotation adjustment?55:26 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday, November 4, 2024. Jovan covers Anthony Davis’ foot injury, the Lakers’ disastrous road trip, their lack of speed and athleticism defensively, Cam Reddish entering the rotation, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro1:35 Takeaway No. 1: AD potentially injured his foot10:07 Takeaway No. 2: Speed and athleticism has been killing LA20:20 Takeaway No. 3: Cam Reddish provides a spark off the bench28:24 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' 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday, November 1, 2024. Jovan covers the Lakers' first road win, a key rotation adjustment from JJ Redick, Anthony Davis' continued dominance, LeBronto, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro3:56 Takeaway No. 1: A get-right game nearly gone wrong7:59 Takeaway No. 2: JJ Redick's AR-DLo rotation adjustment12:29 Takeaway No. 3: The same concerns (defense and bench) persist20:55 Q&A1:04:18 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

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions in his latest mailbag.Jovan analyzes the Lakers' decision to decline Jalen Hood-Schifino's third-year option, if Anthony Davis can keep up his MVP-level production, how Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood could affect the rotation, if Austin Reaves can be an All-Star this season, Bruce Brown’s potential fit, LeBron James’ defense, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters0:00 Intro0:24 JHS has his third-year option declined8:27 Question No. 1: Can AD keep this up?13:05 Question No. 2: Why are people upset with 3-2?18:58 Question No. 3: How do Vando and Wood affect the rotation?26:23 Question No. 4: Can AR be an All-Star this season?30:23 Question No. 5: Bruce Brown’s fit next to Austin?35:29 Question No. 6: Bigger need: Backup 5 or bench scorer?38:38 Question No. 7: How hard is LeBron going defensively?43:28 Question No. 8: Why isn’t Cam Reddish playing?47:07 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' 134-110 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Jovan covers why this was a step backward for the Lakers, the longer-term reality check, LA's transition and perimeter defense, Bronny James scoring his first basket in Cleveland, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro2:09 Bronny James scores his first NBA points6:29 Takeaway No. 1: A step backward in focus and execution12:33 Takeaway No. 2: Longer-term reality check for the roster23:42 Takeaway No. 3: It's time to consider tweaking the bench lineups30:51 Q&A1:22:39 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 reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 109-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday, October 28, 2024. Jovan covers what went wrong in the Lakers' first loss, how LA can be better, JJ Redick taking accountability, LeBron James' uncharacteristic off-night, the positives with Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:50 Takeaway No. 1: JJ Redick takes accountability for the loss 11:54 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron has an uncharacteristic off-night 18:39 Takeaway No. 3: The bench continues to be lackluster 26:49 Q&A 1:06:28 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' 131-127 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Jovan covers the Lakers' 3-0 start, LeBron James' 16-point fourth quarter and 32-point triple-double, Anthony Davis' third straight 30-plus-point game, Dalton Knecht's growing importance, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro1:35 Takeaway No. 1: “LeBron is declining” takes were premature7:21 Takeaway No. 2: Dalton Knecht is becoming an important piece12:13 Takeaway No. 3: The Lakers are really, really good20:00 Q&A56:47 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' 123-116 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday, October 25, 2024. Jovan covers the Lakers' 2-0 start, LA's 22-point comeback, them surviving their first bout of adversity, Anthony Davis' incredible start, Austin Reaves actualizing JJ Redick's vision for him, if he's changed his opinion of the Lakers' record and seeding, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro3:01 Takeaway No. 1: LA survives its first bout of adversity13:10 Takeaway No. 2: AD is off to an incredible start19:08 Takeaway No. 3: Austin Reaves actualizes JJ's vision24:39 Q&A1:13:05 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 analyzes five things we learned about the Los Angeles Lakers in their win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.From LA's defensive identity to its paint-heavy shot selection to a shift in the substitution pattern to Dalton Knecht's offensive versatility, there was much to take away from the season opener.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters0:00 Intro1:15 Lesson No. 1: LA’s new defensive identity13:00 Lesson No. 2: The offense is still inside-out20:31 Lesson No. 3: AR & DLo swap spots in the rotation24:57 Lesson No. 4: Dalton Knecht's offensive versatility30:06 Lesson No. 5: Controlling the margins36:56 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' 110-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Jovan covers the Lakers snapping their seven-game opening night losing streak, Anthony Davis' dominance, JJ Redick's debut, LeBron James and Bronny James making history as the first father-son duo to play together in NBA history, the rotation, LA's offense and attention to detail, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:0:00 Intro1:02 Takeaway No. 1: JJ Redick makes his mark in his debut11:06 Takeaway No. 2: Anthony Davis reminds everyone he's that dude14:19 Takeaway No. 3: Early look at the rotation20:08 Q&A To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha welcomes Tim (aka Cranjis McBasketball) to preview the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-25 season and review the preseason.What are the biggest takeaways from the Lakers' preseason? How does Tim feel about JJ Redick and LA's new coaching staff? Is Anthony Davis taking more 3s a good thing? What's been concerning? How does the rotation look? And finally, what are realistic expectations for the Lakers this season?If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:13 Big-picture takeaways from the preseason6:24 Early impressions of JJ Redick & his staff12:43 What LA’s offense means for its ceiling15:31 AD’s 3-point shooing23:28 Austin Reaves & DLo’s offensive roles shifting31:19 Preseason concerns42:29 Rotation projections49:02 Where LA ranks in the West55:46 Predictions for record, seed and end-of-season results58:04 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-122 preseason win over the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center on Thursday, October 17, 2024.Jovan covers Dalton Knecht's big night, including scoring 35 points and 20 straight to win the game, Anthony Davis' improved 3-point shooting, a Jarred Vanderbilt health update, the Lakers' dress rehearsal, what this means for Knecht moving forward, Jalen Hood Schifino's continued struggles and more.If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!Chapters:0:00 Intro2:55 Takeaway No. 1: The Dalton Knecht Game10:10 Takeaway No. 2: Anthony Davis' 3-point shooting14:07 Takeaway No. 3: Jarred Vanderbilt update17:01 Q&A1:02:11 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers questions in his latest mailbag.Jovan analyzes Austin Reaves' new role in the preseason and if he can average 20-plus points per game this season, LA's biggest roster aside from a center, the realistic peak for Rui Hachimura with the Lakers and in a different situation, if Reaves and D'Angelo Russell can play together, how to solve the backcourt limitations with AR and DLo, Dalton Knecht's slow start, and which Lakers players could be on the roster five years from now.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.0:00 Intro2:08 Question No. 1: Can Austin Reaves average 20+ ppg this season?8:44 Question No. 2: What's LA's biggest roster need aside from a big?15:39 Question No. 3: What's the realistic ceiling for Rui Hachimura?23:20 Question No. 4: Can LA feasibly play Austin and DLo together?30:41 Question No. 5: Why has AR's efficiency dipped in the preseason?33:05 Question No. 6: How long will it take Dalton Knecht to become effective?37:31 Question No. 7: Which Lakers players are on the roster in five years?42:55 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' 111-97 loss to the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.Jovan covers where and when things went wrong, the Lakers’ nine-man rotation and substitution pattern, how Golden State exposed some of LA’s flaws and limitations, Anthony Davis’ play and offensive role, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro11:35 Takeaway No. 1: The outline of the nine-man rotation20:53 Takeaway No. 2: Golden State exploits some of LA’s flaws30:44 Takeaway No. 3: Anthony Davis was incredible -- and involved34:55 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 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