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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-Wolves Reaction: Luka Doncic EVISCERATES Wolves In Revenge Win To Improve To 1-1 Oct 25, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

2:07 Overarching thought: Luka is making his case for best in the world

11:27 Notable performers

18:32 Stats of the night: 81% on free throws (26-for-32), 12 turnovers, 6 fast-break points allowed

20:04 Takeaway No. 1: Proof of concept for how LA can and should play

26:30 Takeaway No. 2: Ayton's impact as a roller, screener and finisher

29:19 Takeaway No. 3: Marcus Smart should still start over Gabe Vincent

32:57 Q&A

1:48:46 Outro

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Lakers Lessons, Starting Marcus Smart Over Gabe Vincent + MIN Preview W/ Raj Chipalu | Buha's Block Oct 24, 2025

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Jovan Buha welcomes Raj Chipalu of SB Nation to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Golden State Warriors, what we learned about them, and to preview the upcoming games against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings.

Jovan and Raj share their silver linings from LA's loss, areas of reasonable improvement for LA, why it's time to start Marcus Smart over Gabe Vincent, other rotation changes they'd like to see, preview the weekend matchups against the Timberwolves and Kings, and more.

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Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:32 What was the biggest silver lining for LA (aside from Luka)? 12:27 What areas can LA be better in? 19:32 Why it's time to start Marcus Smart over Gabe Vincent 28:19 Other lineup changes we'd like to see 39:19 Lakers-Wolves preview 49:43 Lakers-Kings preview 54:33 Outro

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NBA Opening Night Reaction: Thunder-Rockets and Lakers-Warriors W/ Jason Timpf | Beyond The Block Oct 22, 2025

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In the first episode of Beyond The Block, a new weekly national NBA show from Jovan Buha, Jovan is joined by Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors opening-night matchups.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:57 OKC-Houston recap 2:34 What did we learn about the Thunder? 14:51 What were the early returns on the Rockets' offense? Change their standing in the West? 24:38 Lakers-Warriors recap 25:44 First impression of the Warriors? 36:44 How does this version of Luka Doncic impact LA's short- and long-term ceiling? 45:30 Areas of improvement and silver linings for the Lakers 1:02:20 Outro

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Lakers-Warriors Reaction: LA Falls To 0-1 Despite Luka Doncic's Dominance Oct 22, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:55 Overarching thought: LA remains a ways away on both sides of the ball 5:55 Notable performers 9:41 Stats of the night: 19 turnovers, 61% on free throws, 25% on 3s 11:50 Takeaway No. 1: Luka's utter dominance — and what it could portend 15:53 Takeaway No. 2: The new rotation — and what should change 18:55 Takeaway No. 3: Third-quarter woes continue 22:41 Q&A 1:34:24 Outro #lakers #losangeleslakers

Lakers Storylines: Revamped Luka, Offensive Optimism, New Starters & Deandre Ayton's Defense Oct 21, 2025

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In the first edition of State of the Lakers for the 2025-26 season — 10 storylines every 10 games (or six preseason games) — Jovan Buha examines Luka Doncic's preseason, LA's offense and defense, the new starters, Gabe Vincent, Deandre Ayton, and much more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:59 Storyline No. 1: New-look Luka and offensive optimism

6:35 Storyline No. 2: LA's defense has been concerning

15:32 Storyline No. 3: The new — and surprising — starting five

23:48 Storyline No. 4: Gabe Vincent's preseason heater

27:04 Storyline No. 5: Deandre Ayton's defense and buy-in

31:54 Storyline No. 6: Austin Reaves' offensive evolution

35:09 Storyline No. 7: Jarred Vanderbilt's return to form

37:59 Storyline No. 8: Marcus Smart impresses in preseason finale

40:01 Storyline No. 9: Dalton Knecht's continued struggles

43:06 Storyline No. 10: Jake LaRavia's unclear role (so far)

48:49 Outro

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What We Learned From The Lakers' Preseason Finale Against The Kings Oct 19, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-116 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

1:57 Overarching thoughts: Where LA stands entering opening night

8:51 Notable performers

14:46 Stats of the night: 17 3-pointers made + 17 assists for Luka & Austin

15:31 Takeaway No. 1: The fifth starter is revealed -- and it's a shocker

22:58 Takeaway No. 2: Assessing the rest of the rotation

27:02 Takeaway No. 3: Previewing opening night vs. Golden State

31:45 Q&A

1:41:28 Outro

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Lakers Mailbag: LA's Future Around Luka, Andrew Wiggins' Upside, Dalton Knecht's Trade Value Oct 16, 2025

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Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions in the latest episode of Buha's Block.

Jovan analyzes how well the Lakers are set up to contend around Luka Doncic over the next few seasons, who the Lakers should try to flip Rui Hachimura for, whether Dalton Knecht can rehab his trade value this season, if Andrew Wiggins raises LA's ceiling enough to compete with OKC and Denver, LA's drop coverage against pick-and-rolls, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:27 Question No. 1: Can LA contend with Luka over the next few years? Confident they can identify the right role players? 9:44 Question No. 2: Which teams would be interested in Rui Hachimura? Who should LA target? 14:54 Question No. 3: Can Dalton Knecht rehab his trade value? 20:38 Question No. 4: Would Andrew Wiggins improve LA's defense enough? Anyone you'd trade Austin Reaves for 1-for-1? 27:15 Question No. 5: What is LA prioritizing in their drop coverage? 32:10 Question No. 6: Most entertaining/fun/stressful parts of the last few seasons covering the team? 37:34 Question No. 7: What do those lines on the Lakers' practice court mean? 40:42 Question No. 8: Top five coffee shops in LA? 45:29 Outro

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Lakers-Mavs Reaction: LA Thrashed In Second Half Without Luka + LeBron James Injury Update Oct 16, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 121-94 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:45 Overarching thought: The Lakers continue to both encourage and madden this preseason 6:42 Notable performers 12:04 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on LeBron James, Jarred Vanderbilt & Bronny James 14:38 Takeaway No. 2: Gabe Vincent has been one of the bright spots of the preseason 17:33 Takeaway No. 3: Friday's preseason finale will be a dress rehearsal for LA 20:51 Q&A 1:32:15 Outro #losangeleslakers #lakers

Lakers-Suns Reaction: Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart Make Season Debuts As LA Loses Late Oct 15, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 113-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.

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Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:54 Overarching thoughts: Luka looks like Luka in season debut 6:19 Notable performers 11:56 Takeaway No. 1: The offensive blueprint without LeBron 15:46 Takeaway No. 2: First impressions of Marcus Smart 18:41 Takeaway No. 3: LA cleans up transition defense but still struggles defensively 20:27 Stats of the night: Luka & AR combining for 50 points on 31 shots + Smart taking 0 shots 20:56 Q&A 1:08:03 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers-Warriors Reaction: LA Cruises Without LeBron, Luka In Its First Preseason Win Oct 13, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 126-116 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

4:23 Overarching thoughts: This is the blueprint for LA (especially without LeBron)