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Lakers-Clippers Postgame Reaction: LA Dominated As LeBron James, JJ Redick Cite Lack Of 'Margin For Error' Jan 20, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-102 loss to the LA Clippers on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Jovan analyzes the Lakers' continued struggles to above-.500 teams, the concerning postgame comments from LeBron James and JJ Redick, the brief success of the two-big lineups, LA's lack of identity midway through the season, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:29 Overarching takeaway: Another concerning loss to a good team

5:11 Stat of the night: Ivica Zubac's eight offensive rebounds

7:26 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron James, JJ Redick postgame comments

13:25 Takeaway No. 2: Two-big lineup shows some progress

20:37 Takeaway No. 3: What type of team do the Lakers want to be?

25:30 Q&A

1:31:53 Outro

Lakers-Nets Postgame Reaction: Austin Reaves, LeBron Will LA To Ugly Win Without AD Jan 18, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 102-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Jovan analyzes Austin Reaves' career night, the elite level of shot-making from Reaves and LeBron James, the concerning context of the win, why defense is LA's biggest need on the trade market, Trey Jemison's debut, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:04 Overarching takeaway: A win is a win but this one was concerning

8:53 Stat of the night: Austin Reaves' career-high 38 points

9:54 Takeaway No. 1: Reaves' continued growth as a No. 3 option

15:11 Takeaway No. 2: LA *needs* to add better defenders at the deadline

21:20 Takeaway No. 3: Trey Jemison first impressions

26:01 Q&A

1:12:15 Outro

Ep. 79: Lakers' Two-Big Lineups, Switching, Trade Targets With Khobi Price Jan 17, 2025

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Jovan Buha welcomes Khobi Price of the Southern California News Group to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' plan to play bigger.

Jovan and Khobi analyze the Lakers’ comeback win over Miami, what using more two-big looks could mean, whether LA should be switching as much as they do, potential trade targets, bigger frontcourts, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:33 Where the Lakers are at post-DFS trade

6:50 What does LA using two-big looks mean?

19:25 How much should LA be switching?

31:32 What is LA’s biggest need three weeks away from the deadline?

40:53 How would Bruce Brown Jr. or Lonzo Ball fit?

47:11 Playoff concerns for Jarred Vanderbilt + Rui Hachimura

52:49 The benefits of playing bigger frontcourt lineups

1:04:25 Outro

Lakers-Heat Postgame Reaction: LA's Incredible Comeback Snaps Losing Streak Jan 16, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-108 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Jovan analyzes the Lakers' second-half comeback, JJ Redick's shootaround message to his group, LA's defense forcing Miami turnovers, Austin Reaves and LeBron James dissecting Miami's zones, Rui Hachimua and Gabe Vincent stepping up with Dorian Finney-Smith out, the Quincy Olivari/Trey Jemison two-way news, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:13 Overarching takeaway: Why this was a much-needed win given LA's recent struggles

5:22 Stat of the night: 20 Miami turnovers

9:20 Takeaway No. 1: LA is at a crossroads and must decide what team they want to become

15:41 Takeaway No. 2: Rui Hachimura & Gabe Vincent step up with DFS out

19:47 Takeaway No. 3: Quincy Olivari/Trey Jemison + Jarred Vanderbilt + Nick Richards (forgot to mention DFS + schedule change)

25:38 Shout-out Ethan/@enarcs

26:06 Q&A

1:12:51 Outro

Ep. 78: Five Ways The Lakers Can Turn Their Season Around Jan 15, 2025

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Jovan Buha analyzes five fixes for the Los Angeles Lakers following their post-trade skid.

Jovan examines the Lakers’ switching defense, the starting lineup, the rotation, the offensive organization, Anthony Davis’ involvement, the City Edition jerseys, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:45 Fix No. 1: Stop switching so much

12:59 Fix No. 2: Start DFS over Rui

21:12 Fix No. 3: Adjusting the rotation again

25:11 Fix No. 4: Offensive organization + feeding AD

31:01 Fix No. 5: Make a trade (or two)

34:53 Bonus fix: Stop wearing the City Edition jerseys

36:37 Outro

Lakers-Spurs: LA Blown Out In First Game Since Los Angeles Wildfires Jan 14, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 126-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Jovan analyzes LA's first back since the wildfires and postponements, why he's giving them some grace, their fourth-quarter collapse, the switching defense continuing to struggle, the Michael Cooper jersey retirement ceremony, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:47 Overarching takeaway

6:17 Stat of the night

7:56 Takeaway No. 1: LA needs to stop switching as frequently (again)

12:50 Takeaway No. 2: The latest Jarred Vanderbilt update

15:16 Takeaway No. 3: Michael Cooper's jersey retirement ceremony

18:11 Q&A

1:11:16 Outro

Lakers Q&A: LA Playing Spurs On Monday, Jarred Vanderbilt, Trade Options, DFS Starting? Jan 13, 2025

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Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

Jovan analyzes the news that the Lakers are playing against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, various trade possibilities, Jarred Vanderbilt's impending return, why Bruce Brown Jr. checks multiple boxes for LA, why Walker Kessler is Jovan's No. 1 target, Zach LaVine's fit, if the Lakers are likely to trade a first-round pick, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:55 Q&A

1:36:30 Outro

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Ep. 77: Lakers’ Biggest Deadline Need, DFS vs. Rui + Vando’s Return With Jason Timpf Jan 09, 2025

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My heart goes out to everyone in Southern California dealing with the fires. It’s terrible what’s happening in my hometown and where I live. Thousands of people have been affected.

Thank you to the first responders, firefighters, nurses, doctors, community leaders and anyone helping out during this time.

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Jovan Buha welcomes Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight on The Volume to discuss where the Los Angeles Lakers are at after the Dorian Finney-Smith trade.

Jovan and Jason analyze LA’s recent play, Dorian Finney-Smith vs. Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt’s looming return, the Lakers’ biggest need at the trade deadline, which player from the 2020 championship team would help most, JJ Redick, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:48 Where are we at with LA after their 0-2 Texas trip & 2-3 record since DFS trade?

9:53 DFS vs. Rui: Who should start?

21:48 How does Jarred Vanderbilt fit in with this group?

28:32 What’s the Lakers’ biggest trade deadline need?

41:47 Mailbag

42:05 Question No. 1: Which player from the 2020 team would most help this group?

44:29 Question No. 2: How viable is Dalton Knecht in a playoff setting?

47:56 Question No. 3: Assessment of JJ Redick so far?

55:21 Outro

56:31 Los Angeles fires + please support LAFD (show notes)

Lakers-Mavs Postgame Reaction: LA Thrashed By Dallas Without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving Jan 08, 2025

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-97 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Jovan analyzes the Lakers' 0-2 Texas road trip, losing to Dallas without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, why it's time to start Dorian Finney-Smith over Rui Hachimura, the latest Jarred Vanderbilt update, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

4:46 Overarching theme

7:39 Stat of the night

9:51 Takeaway No. 1: First look at the new rotation with Gabe Vincent

12:06 Takeaway No. 2: It's time for DFS to start over Rui

16:39 Takeaway No. 3: Another Jarred Vanderbilt update

18:39 Q&A

1:05:16 Outro

Ep. 76: Lakers Mailbag: Walker Kessler, Realistic Trade Targets, LA's Defensive Ceiling, Dalton Knecht Jan 07, 2025

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Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Jovan analyzes if the recent report that the Lakers no longer want a center is true, ideal and realistic trade targets for LA, if Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton would be enough to contend, LA’s defensive potential, the value of LA’s 2029 and 2031 first-round picks, Dalton Knecht, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:17 Question No. 1: Is it true the Lakers don’t want another big?

10:13 Question No. 2: Ideal realistic trade for LA?

18:21 Question No. 3: Would a trade for Kessler & Sexton be enough to compete?

24:46 Question No. 4: If healthy, can LA be one of the league's best defensive teams in the league?

30:26 Question No. 5: How valuable are their first-round picks?

37:11 Question No. 6: Rui, JHS + 2nds for Nikola Vucevic?

40:31 Question No. 7: Would you give up Dalton Knecht for an athletic perimeter defender?

46:06 Outro