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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-Spurs Reaction: LA Wins Fifth Straight Game As They Shut Down Victor Wembanyama Nov 06, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:59 Overarching thought: This was the best win of the season -- and the best defensive performance 10:57 Notable performers 21:04 Stats of the night: Three Spurs foul out (including Wemby) & Spurs are minus-2 in Wemby's minutes 22:16 Takeaway No. 1: This is the type of game LA signed Marcus Smart for 25:49 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron James & Austin Reaves 28:32 Takeaway No. 3: Previewing the upcoming five-game road trip 32:12 Q&A 1:52:01 Outro

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Lakers-Blazers Reaction: Nick Smith Jr. (!?!) Helps Lead Shorthanded LA To 6-2 In Huge Road Upset Nov 04, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:26 Overarching thought: The Lakers are really good and their ceiling needs to be recalibrated 9:14 Notable performers 15:34 Stat of the night: Season-high 58.8% shooting 17:14 Takeaway No. 1: Bench guards step up in a variety of ways 21:01 Takeaway No. 2: LA's cautious approach to the season continues 27:50 Takeaway No. 3: Newcomers continue to shine 29:31 Q&A 1:14:24 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers-Heat Reaction: LA Erupts Offensively Despite Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves' Shooting Struggles Nov 03, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 130-120 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:32 Overarching thought: Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart have been great -- and necessary -- additions for LA 9:23 Notable performers 15:48 Stats of the night: Season-high 15 3-pointers, 33 assists (second-most this season) and 12 turnovers (tied for season-low) 17:22 Takeaway No. 1: LA passes arguably its biggest test of the season (and continues to show resilience) 21:45 Takeaway No. 2: Jaxson Hayes and the value of rolling hard/rim-running 25:48 Takeaway No. 3: Andrew Wiggins scouting report 28:54 Q&A 2:02:38 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers-Grizzlies Reaction: Luka Scores 43 In Return As LA Starts 1-0 In NBA Cup Group Play Nov 01, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:55 Overarching thought: Luka has been simply unstoppable to start this season 8:48 Notable performers 16:33 Stats of the night: 44 points for Luka + 33 FTAs and 13 TOs for the team 17:52 Takeaway No. 1: LA has been impressive with their early problem-solving this season 21:06 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart made an immense impact in his return 24:12 Takeaway No. 3: LA has a good shot to win the NBA Cup's West Group B 27:00 Q&A 1:44:01 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers-Wolves Reaction: Austin Reaves Saves LA At The Buzzer To Cap Another Career-Best Night Oct 30, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. 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 2:04 Overarching thought: What a week for Austin Reaves 7:19 Notable performers Stats of the night: 16 assists for Reaves (career-high-tying) and 17 third-quarter points for Jake LaRavia 15:23 Takeaway No. 1: A win for Lakers Culture 19:13 Takeaway No. 2: LaRavia and Dalton Knecht step up (in ways they hadn't previously) 20:42 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates on LeBron, Luka, Adou Thiero and more 22:35 Q&A 1:43:46 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Wemby's MVP Case, Spurs' Hot Start & Early West Power Rankings W/ Jared Weiss | Beyond The Block Oct 29, 2025

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Jovan Buha is joined by Jared Weiss of The Athletic to break down Victor Wembanyama's MVP-level ascension in Year 3, the San Antonio Spurs' 4-0 start, first impressions of No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.

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Follow Jared on X: https://x.com/JaredWeissNBA Read him at The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/jared-weiss/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:05 Victor Wembanyama's MVP-level ascension in Year 3 5:19 Where does Wemby rank among the league? Fifth-best player? 14:31 First impressions of Dylan Harper 17:57 How does De'Aaron Fox fit into what SA is doing? 24:01 Can the Spurs win the championship this season? 27:12 Early Western Conference power rankings 51:16 Closing thoughts on the Spurs 54:20 The debut of The Corner 3 (with Keoni!) 55:35 Corner No. 1: Which teams are looking like they're making a leap this season? 1:00:00 Corner No. 2: Austin Reaves' rise and his fit with Luka Doncic 1:06:23 Corner No. 3: Early impressions of this rookie class? ROY race? 1:14:27 Q&A 1:23:03 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Austin Reaves' Ascension, Next Contract & Lakers Have Best Backcourt In The NBA? W/ Daman Rangoola Oct 29, 2025

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Jovan Buha is joined by Daman Rangoola to discuss Austin Reaves' ascension and next contract, whether the Los Angeles Lakers have the best backcourt in the NBA, early-season observations, 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 0:46 Austin Reaves' ascension to begin the season 5:46 Reaves' next contract and how that factors into LA's future 14:02 Are Luka and AR the best backcourt in the league? And should that make LA more aggressive on the trade market? 24:16 Why Jovan still thinks LA needs to find their fifth starter via trade 30:37 What is Lakers culture? What are they establishing? 36:30 Additional observations early in the season 39:02 Q&A 1:08:36 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers-Blazers Reaction: Austin Reaves Scores 41 Points As Shorthanded LA Drops To 2-2 Oct 28, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 122-108 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. 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 2:55 Overarching thought: Austin Reaves continues to excel as the primary ball handler 9:25 Notable performers 15:32 Stats of the night: 19 offensive rebounds allowed + 25 turnovers 17:12 Takeaway No. 1: The burgeoning Reaves-Ayton two-man game 20:38 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron James and Gabe Vincent 25:24 Takeaway No. 3: The underwhelming minutes from the end of the bench 29:59 Q&A 1:24:35 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers-Kings Reaction: Austin Reaves Drops Career-High 51 Points Without Luka Doncic & LeBron James Oct 27, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:43 Overarching thought: Austin Reaves is that guy 9:01 Notable performers 18:11 Stat of the night: 41-of-46 on free throws 19:48 Takeaway No. 1: The silver linings without Luka (in addition to, obviously, winning) 21:44 Takeaway No. 2: The new (temporary) rotation 24:23 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates and unknowns 26:05 Q&A 1:34:26 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

BREAKING: Luka Doncic Out At Least A Week With Finger Sprain and Lower Leg Contusion Oct 26, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the news that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic will be out at least a week with a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Life without Luka: Who has to step up? 11:28 LA's schedule over the next week (or so) without Luka 15:56 Q&A 55:42 Outro

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