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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 Practice Report: Luka Update, New Starting Lineup, Adou Thiero Return Unclear Oct 12, 2025

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Jovan Buha shares three takeaways from Los Angeles Lakers practice on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:13 Takeaway No. 1: LA is still figuring out the starters/rotation/identity without LeBron 6:14 Takeaway No. 2: Luka is back to fully practicing and will play in two preseason games 8:17 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates on Marcus Smart, Adou Thiero and Maxi Kleber 11:14 Q&A 1:15:51 Outro

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Top 25 Lakers Of The Past 25 Years Live Draft With Trevor Lane, Pete Zayas & Buha's Block Oct 11, 2025

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Jovan Buha is joined by Trevor Lane, Pete Zayas and Keoni and Vijay of Buha's Block to break down the top 25 Lakers of the past 25 years (1999-00 through 2024-25). Then, they see who can draft the best team among the pool of players. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:20 Top 25 Lakers of the past 25 years 3:41 Facts from the top 25 list 4:37 Our thoughts on the final list: Who's too high? Too low? Who should be on it? 12:47 Rules and criteria for the draft 14:57 Randomized draft order 15:59 Live draft 30:19 Recap of each team 31:36 Our reactions to the draft and each team 34:30 Where's LA's depth in talent over the past 25 years? 39:05 Who was the biggest riser or surprise pick? 40:29 Which players would help the current Lakers the most? 42:39 We add sixth men to our teams 45:33 Final thoughts 46:23 Outro

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Lakers Mailbag: Why LA Has To Trade To Contend, Best Fits Around Luka, LeBron Passing The Torch Oct 10, 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 the Lakers' best path to contending this season, the differences between LeBron James passing the proverbial torch to Luka Doncic vs. Anthony Davis, the best types of player archetypes around Luka and how many of them are on the Lakers, what it's like to cover a Lakers home game, JJ Redick's job security, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:26 Question No. 1: More realistic for LA to contend from a trade or internal growth? 6:17 Question No. 2: Differences with LeBron passing the torch to Luka vs. AD? 10:57 Question No. 3: Which types of players fit best next to Luka? How many are on this team? 17:04 Question No. 4: What are the logistics of covering a Lakers home game from start to finish? 26:03 Question No. 5: Will JJ Redick be on the hot seat if the Lakers have another early playoff exit? 29:38 Question No. 6: Will Deandre Ayton be a Laker beyond this season? 32:16 Question No. 7: How will Jake LaRavia's role be affected by the starting lineup? 36:32 Outro

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BREAKING: LeBron James To Miss At Least 3-4 Weeks With Sciatica Injury Oct 09, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the news that LeBron James will be reevaluated in approximately 3-4 weeks for sciatica on his right side, per the Los Angeles Lakers.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:17 LeBron James injury update 1:38 How long could LeBron be out? 4:32 Short-term impact of LeBron's absence: starters, offense, defense, etc. 12:27 Potential long-term impact of LeBron's absence 15:14 Practice updates on Smart, JJ on Ayton's comment, Lakers' interior line 18:05 Q&A 1:02:07 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers Practice Report: Injury Updates, Deandre Ayton’s Comment, Vibe Shift During Camp Oct 09, 2025

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Jovan Buha shares three takeaways from Los Angeles Lakers practice on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:47 Takeaway No. 1: Injury (non-)updates 2:24 Takeaway No. 2: Unpacking Deandre Ayton's comments & the vibes at camp 12:13 Takeaway No. 3: What is the mysterious arc inside the 3-point line? 14:42 Q&A 1:20:18 Outro

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Lakers Practice Report: Injury Updates, Reaction To LeBron's Ad, Transition Defense & More Oct 08, 2025

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Jovan Buha shares four takeaways from Los Angeles Lakers practice on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:12 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates 5:45 Takeaway No. 2: JJ reveals more about his schematic philosophy 8:25 Takeaway No. 3: Luka-lead team outing & LeBron's "Second Decision" 10:03 Takeaway No. 4: JJ says the transition defense is "dogs**t" 12:50 Q&A 1:15:46 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers Preseason Thoughts: Jarred Vanderbilt's Impact, Deandre Ayton's Defense & More W/ Khobi Price Oct 07, 2025

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Jovan Buha welcomes Khobi Price of the Southern California News Group to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' opening weekend of preseason basketball. Jovan and Khobi share their biggest takeaways from the first two preseason games, including Jarred Vanderbilt looking like the old Vando, Deandre Ayton's defense and activity, and the new drop coverage. Then, they look ahead to what the Lakers need to focus on this week at practice and what excites them most for the rest of the preseason (including a live reaction to LeBron James' tweet teasing a big announcement on Tuesday). If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha Follow Khobi on X: https://x.com/khobi_price Read him at SCNG here: https://www.ocregister.com/author/khobi-price/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:58 Opening preseason caveats 3:07 Jarred Vanderbilt looks like the 2023 version of himself 7:07 How does Vando's play change his place in the rotation? Fifth starter? 14:40 First impressions of LA's new defensive scheme 19:39 Deandre Ayton's defense & buy-in 27:52 Transition defense & offensive rebounding 32:54 Focus in practice this week & excitement for the rest of the preseason 33:54 Our reaction to LeBron teasing a cryptic announcement 35:15 Back to points of emphasis & the rest of the preseason 45:02 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers-Warriors Reaction: LA Falls To 0-2 In Preseason Without Luka, LeBron, Reaves & Smart Oct 06, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-103 loss in the preseason to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, Oct. 5, 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 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:42 Overarching thought: LA's early defense is concerning 8:33 Notable performers 10:34 Stat of the night: LA outscored 40-25 in the third 11:25 Takeaway No. 1: Jarred Vanderbilt is looking like his pre-injury self 14:29 Takeaway No. 2: More on why the Lakers' defense concerns me 16:07 Takeaway No. 3: LA's offensive rebounding is trending up 18:23 Q&A 1:17:36 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers-Suns Reaction: LA Struggles On Both Ends Without Luka, LeBron In Preseason Opener Oct 04, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 103-81 preseason-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:39 Overarching thought: LA is behind schedule to begin the preseason 7:16 Notable performers 8:28 Stats of the night: Most of them were bad 10:21 Takeaway No. 1: Austin Reaves was exceptional 13:45 Takeaway No. 2: LA's defense is a ... work in progress 17:59 Takeaway No. 3: First impressions of Jake LaRavia and Deandre Ayton 22:01 Q&A 1:06:12 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Three Takeaways From Day 3 Of Lakers Training Camp + Q&A Oct 03, 2025

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Jovan Buha breaks down Day 3 of Los Angeles Lakers training camp and then answers your Lakers and NBA 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

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:36 Memberships are live! 1:23 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates 3:08 Takeaway No. 2: JJ is satisfied with the team's conditioning progress 5:57 Takeaway No. 3: How LA is judging its success in the preseason 8:20 Q&A 1:12:04 Outro

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