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**Buha’s Block with Jovan Buha**

Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers, analyzes the purple and gold with a weekly podcast that includes news, Xs and Os, statistical analysis, and exclusive interviews with media, players, team personnel, and more.

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Lakers-Raptors Reaction: LA Reaches Midway Point Of The Season On A 50-Win Pace Jan 19, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-93 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:31 Buha's Big Picture: Taking stock of LA at the midway point of the season 20:22 Notable performers 36:21 Stat of the night: LA's first win against an above-.500 team since Dec. 14 37:03 Takeaway No. 1: Leveraging their size to beat Toronto's speed 41:21 Takeaway No. 2: LA's recent increase in transition scoring 43:46 Takeaway No. 3: Ochai Agbaji scouting report 47:35 Q&A 1:35:02 Outro

Lakers-Blazers Reaction: LA Is Blown Out & Drops To No. 6 Seed Without Luka, AR, Ayton & Hayes Jan 18, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 132-116 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:40 Buha's Big Picture: The good, bad & ugly with the South Bay prospects 14:25 Notable performers 23:03 Stat of the night: 22 first-quarter FTAs for Portland 24:55 Takeaway No. 1: A slew of injury updates (and unknowns) 26:07 Takeaway No. 2: The Gabe Vincent Conundrum 31:45 Takeaway No. 3: LA is at a crossroads entering the deadline 35:34 Q&A 1:17:43 Outro

How Can The Lakers Turn Their Season Around? W/ Khobi Price Jan 17, 2026

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Jovan Buha is joined by Khobi Price of the California Post to discuss the Lakers' recent 5-8 stretch, how they can turn their season around, the trade deadline, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:04 How can LA overcome this extended rut (9-11 in past 20 games)? 10:44 LA's defense has been a trainwreck -- and it's unclear how to improve it 15:44 Why LA's bad 3-point defense is more than just bad luck 21:24 The Lakers have failed to capitalize on their easy recent schedule 28:39 What's a realistic record for LA over the next 10 games? 33:42 What's LA's best win over the past month? 38:30 Have LA's needs changed going into the trade deadline? And is Jonathan Kuminga worth a look? 48:55 What does saving the season look like for the Lakers? 56:27 Q&A 1:16:51 Outro

Lakers-Hornets Reaction: Charlotte Buries LA With Its Athleticism & An Avalanche Of 3-Pointers Jan 16, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 135-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/xFaPWsQFYr Listen to Buha's Block on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buhas-block-with-jovan-buha/id1731909501 Listen to Buha's Block on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eAcvuZJ5PM8n5H8mouVZv Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:12 Buha's Big Picture: Athleticism + ball handling + shooting = Lakers (blowout) loss 13:43 Notable performers 23:54 Stat of the night: Charlotte outscored LA 112-81 over the final 37:52

25:28 Takeaway No. 1: Small-ball problems with Jaxson Hayes 30:53 Takeaway No. 2: Fans boo Gabe Vincent 38:19 Takeaway No. 3: Kobe Bufkin shines defensively 41:37 Q&A 1:45:06 Outro

Predicting All-Star Rosters & Toughest Selections W/ Trevor Lane | Beyond The Block Jan 15, 2026

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Jovan Buha is joined by Trevor Lane to discuss their 2026 NBA All-Star teams, the most difficult selections, and then answer your questions. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/xFaPWsQFYr Listen to Buha's Block on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buhas-block-with-jovan-buha/id1731909501 Listen to Buha's Block on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eAcvuZJ5PM8n5H8mouVZv Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:29 All-Star starters 3:19 Locks in the West and East off the bench 5:49 Our players in consideration for the final fewspots 6:39 Our final selections 13:56 Jovan's twist with his ballot -- and why he gets an extra selection 16:40 Our toughest cuts 21:55 If there were no conferences, who'd be the 10 starters? 23:40 US vs. International All-Stars 29:00 Q&A 53:29 Outro

Lakers-Hawks Reaction: LA Bounces Back With Largest Win Of The Season, Season-High 19 3-Pointers Jan 14, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:11 Buha's Big Picture: LA's leaders set the tone on the back-to-back 8:38 Notable performers 21:07 Stat of the night: Season-high 19 3-pointers 21:15 Takeaway No. 1: Shooting regression hits in a major way 23:19 Takeaway No. 2: Small-ball struggles 25:44 Takeaway No. 3: LA signs Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day contract 32:14 Q&A 1:20:09 Outro

Lakers-Kings Reaction: LA Loses Its Third Straight Game As Sacramento Doubles Them Up In 3s Jan 13, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 4:13 Buha's Big Picture: A disastrous start to this 5-in-7 week 13:10 Notable performers 21:43 Stat of the night: Sacramento's 3-point shooting (18-for-26, 65%) 25:16 Takeaway No. 1: Rui Hachimura will make his return on Monday 28:16 Takeaway No. 2: A bounce-back ... sort of ... for Deandre Ayton 30:57 Takeaway No. 3: The nonexistent offensive floor with the banshees 34:14 Q&A 1:41:42 Outro

Lakers-Bucks Reaction: LA Suffers First Clutch Loss As Luka Fouls Out & Giannis Stifles Defensively Jan 10, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 105-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:36 Buha's Big Picture: LA makes a slew of mistakes down the stretch of its first clutch loss 11:09 Notable performers 26:50 Stat of the night: -8 in the clutch (outscored 15-7) 27:47 Takeaway No. 1: Hayes closes over Ayton for the second time in five games 30:38 Takeaway No. 2: LaRavia, Smart & Vando have all earned larger roles moving forward 34:22 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates 34:44 Q&A 1:33:59 Outro

Lakers-Spurs Reaction: Luka's 38-Point Triple-Double Carries LA In Shorthanded, Spirited Loss Jan 08, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 107-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wed., Jan. 7, 2026.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 4:37 Buha's Big Picture: LA's progress vs. San Antonio (even while shorthanded) 12:02 Notable performers 23:11 Stat of the night: Non-Luka Lakers shot 21-for-60 (35%) 23:35 Takeaway No. 1: Luka's brilliance carrying LA vs. one of the NBA's best defenses 27:02 Takeaway No. 2: The current state of the center position 30:59 Takeaway No. 3: Why shooting is an underdiscussed need at the deadline 36:14 Q&A 1:36:02 Outro

Lakers-Pelicans Reaction: LeBron, Luka Lead Another Late Comeback As LA Improves To 13-0 In Clutch Jan 07, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-103 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/xFaPWsQFYr Listen to Buha's Block on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buhas-block-with-jovan-buha/id1731909501 Listen to Buha's Block on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eAcvuZJ5PM8n5H8mouVZv Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:38 Buha's Big Picture: LA pitches a shutout in another clutch win 9:07 Notable performers 23:33 Stat of the night: LA held New Orleans to 10 points through the first 10:44 of the fourth 24:00 Takeaway No. 1: LA's 3-point regression in the second half 26:08 Takeaway No. 2: Vando's increasing role in the rotation 30:31 Takeaway No. 3: Gabe Vincent injury update 31:30 Q&A 1:39:34 Outro

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