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Lakers Summer League: Bronny James' Growth & Dalton Knecht's Struggles With Raj Chipalu Jul 17, 2025

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Jovan Buha welcomes Raj Chipalu to discuss notable Los Angeles Lakers players in NBA summer league.

Jovan and Raj analyze Bronny James' offensive development, Dalton Knecht's summer slump, Darius Bazley's chaotic and fun play, the Lakers' open two-way spots, and more.

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Chapters:

⁠0:00⁠ Intro

⁠1:13⁠ Raj's first summer league as a media member

⁠3:47⁠ Bronny James' offensive development

⁠10:13⁠ Bronny's areas of improvement

⁠14:13⁠ Dalton Knecht's summer struggles

⁠26:23⁠ A potential silver lining for Knecht -- with a caveat

⁠31:35⁠ Darius Bazley's standout play

⁠42:39⁠ LA's open two-way spots

⁠49:35⁠ Outro

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Lakers Mailbag: Giannis Vs. Jokic, Luka's Extension, Cap Space If Reaves Re-Signs? Jul 15, 2025

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Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions. He analyzes if Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic is more likely to become a Laker, the odds Luka Doncic passes on LA's extension offer, the Lakers' cap situation if they re-sign Austin Reaves next summer, Marcus Smart vs. Malcolm Brogdon, 3-and-D wing targets for Rui/Gabe/1st, Darius Bazley's unique upside, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:26 Question No. 1: Luka’s comfort going into next season? 8:19 Question No. 2: Who’s more likely between Giannis and Jokic? 14:30 Question No. 3: Any chance Luka passes on the extension? 18:30 Question No. 4: LA’s cap situation if they re-sign AR to $30 million annual deal? 24:39 Question No. 5: Smart to keep AR even with limitations with Luka fit? 26:54 Question No. 6: Marcus Smart or Malcolm Brogdon? 31:37 Question No. 7: Best 3-and-D wing they could trade Rui, Gabe and 1st for? 34:53 Question No. 8: What areas should new ownership invest in? 40:17 Question No. 9: Thoughts on Bazley and Swider? 45:48 Question No. 10: Waiving/stretching new trend with CBA? 49:09 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers Mailbag: The 2027 Plan, Best FA Guard Targets, Why Is LA Overlooked? Jul 11, 2025

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Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions. He analyzes the Lakers’ 2027 plans, the optimal perimeter defending starter, the best buyout and free-agent options, if the Lakers are only going to waive Shake Milton and call it an offseason, how far LA can go in the postseason, Dorian Finney-Smith’s departure, anti-Lakers coverage, Andrew Wiggins, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:27 Question No. 1: What’s up with Project 2027? Is Luka OK with that? 6:29 Question No. 2: Does LA need a 1/2 defender or a 3/4 defender? 10:17 Question No. 3: Best buyout/FAs for LA? 16:12 Question No. 4: Will the Lakers waive Shake Milton and call it an offseason? 20:23 Question No. 5: What should LA do if there is no move to make them a contender? 25:40 Question No. 6: How far can the Lakers go in the playoffs? 28:51 Question No. 7: Is the DFS loss even worse now that we know the full terms of his contract? 34:38 Question No. 8: Will Rui remain the starter if they don’t change the roster? 38:39 Question No. 9: Why did DFS pick Houston’s offer over LA’s with only two guaranteed years? 41:06 Question No. 10: Why are people dismissing the Lakers’ Ayton and LaRavia signings? 46:56 Question No. 11: What is the upside and downside of potentially trading for Wiggins? 51:53 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers Q&A: LA's Options After Re-Signing Jaxson Hayes, Bradley Beal?, Dalton Knecht's Struggles Jul 08, 2025

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Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions. Jovan also reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers re-signing Jaxson Hayes to an above-minimum salary, their projected rotation, their roster crunch, what's next for LA, Dalton Knecht's struggles in summer league, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:28 The Lakers re-sign Jaxson Hayes 4:32 What's next with LA and their roster options + BAE? 9:39 Dalton Knecht's summer-league struggles are concerning 14:56 The Lakers' current depth chart + remaining needs 19:26 Q&A 1:29:33 Outro

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Analyzing The Lakers' Offseason, Remaining Needs & Next Moves With Khobi Price Jul 04, 2025

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Jovan Buha welcomes Khobi Price, Los Angeles Lakers beat writer for the Southern California News Group, to discuss the early returns of the Lakers’ offseason. Jovan and Khobi recap the offseason up to this point, analyze how Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia fit in LA, debate what the Lakers’ biggest remaining needs are in free agency and the trade market, rank and tier the Lakers in the West, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:01 Lakers’ offseason recap (up to this point) 3:48 Assessing the early part of the Lakers’ offseason 15:36 How Deandre Ayton fits in LA 28:29 What Jake LaRavia brings to the Lakers 36:55 LA’s biggest remaining needs 53:29 Where are the Lakers in the West currently? 1:04:45 It’s been too quiet lately around the NBA 1:07:48 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers Free Agency Day 3: LA Signs Deandre Ayton, What's Next For Them This Offseason? Jul 03, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers signing Deandre Ayton on Day 3 of NBA free agency. Joan covers Ayton's fit in Los Angeles, what's next for the Lakers in free agency and on the trade market, their most significant remaining needs, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:11 The Lakers signed DeAndre Ayton to a two-year deal 1:56 How Ayton fits in Los Angeles 7:37 Ayton's friendship with Luka Doncic 9:11 What's next for the Lakers this offseason? 13:36 Adou Thiero injury update 15:21 Q&A 2:05:39 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers Free Agency Day 2: LA Remains On The Hunt For A Center, Deandre Ayton, Trade Market? Jul 02, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to Day 2 of NBA free agency for the Los Angeles Lakers, including their continued search for a center in free agency and the trade market, Deandre Ayton's impending decision, Al Horford, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:29 The latest with the Lakers in free agency and on the trade market 9:37 Q&A 2:15:16 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Lakers Free Agency Live: LA Signs Jake LaRavia, DFS Leaves To Houston, Deandre Ayton Top Target Jul 01, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the start of NBA free agency for the Los Angeles Lakers, including LA losing Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets, signing Jake LaRavia to a two-year, $12 million deal, and targeting Deandre Ayton and De'Anthony Melton. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please subscribe, comment, and like this video. 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 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:03 DFS leaves the Lakers for the Rockets 3:15 Deandre Ayton & De'Anthony Melton are LA's new top targets 8:15 How LA can recover from the DFS loss 12:35 Q&A 3:08:07 Outro #lakers #losangeleslakers

LeBron James Opts In To Player Option + Applies Pressure On Lakers, Dorian Finney-Smith Opts Out Jun 30, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the news that LeBron James is opting in to his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season. He also reacts to Dorian Finney-Smith declining his $15.4 million player option and becoming a free agent. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.

Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:57 Updates: LeBron opts in, DFS opts out, Goodwin's team option, Koloko is RFA 3:33 LeBron's statement after opting in 5:09 What does this mean for LeBron? 8:35 Where could LeBron go? 10:36 Where do the Lakers go from here? 11:45 What's going on with DFS? 17:25 What does all of this mean? 19:42 Luka's extension looms large over LA's offseason 22:31 Q&A 2:00:12 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.

Great Western Forum Ep. 1: Lakers' Sale, Adou Thiero & Offseason Expectations Jun 27, 2025

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Welcome to the Great Western Forum -- a new podcast from Jovan Buha, Anthony Irwin, and Pete Zayas at Audacy.

Jovan, Anthony and Pete discuss the potential impact of the Lakers' record sale to Mark Walter and the TWG Group, as well as realistic expectations for the Lakers' roster this summer. Later, they are joined by Raj Chipalu and Mike Garcia to discuss the sale, trading for the No. 36 pick to select Adou Thiero, the Lakers' two-way and Exhibit 10 deals, and the offseason.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

3:24 The potential impact of the Lakers' sale

22:55 What are realistic expectations for LA this offseason?

30:09 Raj and Mike join the show

31:45 Raj's reaction to the sale

34:25 Any concerns about scouting being affected by the sale?

35:54 LA's history with landing superstars

39:21 Assimilating the front office under the new ownership

42:29 LA's draft and Adou Thiero

58:39 Closing thoughts

1:06:17 Outro