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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.

Latest Episodes:

Lakers Q&A: A-List Centers, Luka's Offseason Priorities & Austin Reaves To Detroit? Jun 20, 2026

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Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers questions.

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0:00 Intro

0:52 Q&A

1:40:44 Outro

Lakers Draft Preview: Who Should LA Draft At No. 25? (w/ Mike Garcia) Jun 18, 2026

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Jovan Buha welcomes Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) to break down the 2026 NBA Draft through the lens of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

1:09 What can the Lakers learn from their recent draft misses?

6:32 How will Tony Bennett influence LA's draft approach?

10:45 What's the biggest takeaway with this draft class?

12:32 Can LA find a rotation-level guy at No. 25?

14:00 Who should the Lakers target at No. 25?

14:09 Joshua Jefferson

19:59 Zuby Ejiofor

24:14 Henri Veesaar

33:48 Tarris Reed Jr.

36:59 Ranking Mike's four options for No. 25

40:02 Jayden Quaintance

45:16 Chris Cenac Jr.

52:57 Final ranking of Mike's favorite (potential) options

55:18 Should LA consider trading back?

58:19 Is there a player(s) worth trading up for?

1:01:13 Evaluating this pick vs. the 2031 and 2033 firsts as trade assets

1:04:37 Mike's favorite second-round prospects (picks No. 31-45)

1:10:30 Outro

The Lakers' Most Important Offseason Decision: Cap Space vs. Staying Above The Cap Jun 17, 2026

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Jovan Buha discusses one of the Los Angeles Lakers' most important offseason decisions: whether to create cap space or remain an over-the-cap team.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

2:24 The case for and against using cap space

12:01 The case for and against going above the cap

19:29 Closing thoughts

23:22 Outro

Lakers Mailbag: Should LA Build To Beat Wemby? LeBron vs. Luka Timeline & More Jun 15, 2026

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Jovan Buha answers your questions about the Los Angeles Lakers.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

0:20 Question: Should LA build its roster with Wemby in mind?

9:32 Question: How much should LeBron factor into LA's timeline? Most realistic trade targets next to Luka & Austin?

18:17 Question: Ideal draft archetype: defensive wing, stretch 5, or physical big?

23:54 Question: Thoughts on LA's new front office structure?

27:15 Question: Bargain FAs + best trade targets for LA's needs?

34:14 Outro

Lakers Mailbag: The Ideal Center Next To Luka, Hidden Targets & More Jun 12, 2026

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Jovan Buha answers your questions about the Los Angeles Lakers.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

0:38 Question: Ideal boxes for LA's next center to check?

12:27 Question: Who are some under-the-radar targets?

17:24 Question: What lessons are applicable for LA from the Knicks?

24:39 Question: Should LA trade for Christian Braun if they get a pick?

32:44 Question: Thoughts on a Nic Claxton & Robert Williams III pairing?

38:15 Outro

The One Thing Every Laker Must Improve This Summer Jun 11, 2026

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Jovan Buha analyzes one area each Los Angeles Laker could improve on for next season.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

1:02 Luka Doncic

5:40 LeBron James

8:04 Austin Reaves

13:01 Marcus Smart

15:32 Rui Hachimura

19:18 Deandre Ayton

23:17 Luke Kennard

25:36 Jaxson Hayes

27:56 Jake LaRavia

29:23 Jarred Vanderbilt

32:25 Adou Thiero

34:36 Bronny James

36:24 Outro

How The Lakers Should Build Around Luka Doncic (w/ Iztok Franko) Jun 10, 2026

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Jovan Buha and Iztok Franko discuss the best way for the Los Angeles Lakers to build around Luka Doncic this offseason.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

0:32 NBA Finals and playoff trends the Lakers can apply

4:30 Have we learned anything new about what works with Luka in LA?

8:16 Which free agents and trade targets would best fit around Luka?

17:26 Walker Kessler

19:07 Jalen Duren

21:17 Kristaps Porzingis & Myles Turner

23:47 Peyton Watson

25:54 Austin Reaves

30:07 Rui Hachimura

40:58 Marcus Smart

43:50 Luke Kennard

46:52 Can the Luka era officially start with LeBron still on the roster?

53:37 Did we learn anything in March that changes how we view Luka/LeBron/AR together?

57:35 What constitutes a success this offseason?

1:03:40 Outro

Everything You Need to Know About the Lakers' Offseason Jun 09, 2026

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Jovan Buha breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason in its entirety.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

0:51 Offseason overview

6:06 Key offseason dates & decisions

8:25 Lakers' free agents

8:52 Lakers' projected roster entering free agency

9:39 Lakers' trade assets

13:28 Lakers' offseason needs

15:36 Free-agent targets

17:20 Trade targets

19:52 Moves that trigger first & second apron hard cap

20:48 Lakers cap scenarios (LeBron stays, LeBron leaves, Giannis trade, etc.)

38:42 Outro

Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals Game 2 Reaction + Lakers Q&A Jun 06, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the New York Knicks' 105-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.

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0:00 Intro

3:00 Game 2 Spurs-Knicks breakdown

23:07 Q&A

1:13:37 Outro

What Can the Lakers Learn From the NBA's Best Teams? (w/ Claire de Lune) Jun 01, 2026

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Jovan Buha and Claire de Lune discuss what the Los Angeles Lakers can learn from each of the NBA's four conference finalists: the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

0:57 Oklahoma City Thunder