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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 Q&A: LeBron's Next Contract, Austin Reaves' Market Value, Are LA's Picks More Valuable? May 30, 2026

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Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions.

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Which Lakers Role Players Should Stay? Grading The Supporting Cast (w/ Trevor Lane) May 28, 2026

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Jovan Buha and Trevor Lane grade the Los Angeles Lakers' supporting cast and determine which role players should stay and which should go this offseason.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

1:37 Marcus Smart

10:35 Rui Hachimura

23:59 Deandre Ayton

32:17 Luke Kennard

37:49 Jaxson Hayes

43:47 Jake LaRavia

49:34 Jarred Vanderbilt

59:15 Adou Thiero, Bronny James, Maxi Kleber, Dalton Knecht & Nick Smith Jr.

1:05:33 Outro

Lakers Grades: Luka, LeBron, Austin Reaves & JJ Redick (w/ Khobi Price) May 27, 2026

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Jovan Buha and Khobi Price grade LeBron James, Luka Doncic, JJ Redick and Austin Reaves on their 2025-26 seasons.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

2:20 Luka Doncic

15:42 LeBron James

31:36 Austin Reaves

54:28 JJ Redick

1:16:33 Rob Pelinka & the front office

1:29:17 Q&A

1:43:08 Outro

The Lakers' 5 Biggest Offseason Questions May 25, 2026

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Jovan Buha analyzes the five biggest questions of the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA 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 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Question No. 1: What are the Lakers trying to build? 5:28 Question No. 2: Will LA and LeBron find common ground? 12:03 Question No. 3: Just how untouchable is Austin Reaves? 16:28 Question No. 4: How aggressive will the Lakers be with upgrades? 20:58 Question No. 5: What does Luka want? 25:24 Outro

Lakers Mailbag: What's Realistic For LA This Summer?, Cap Space, Draft Needs, Keep No. 25 Pick? May 20, 2026

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Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers questions.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

0:43 Question No. 1: What’s realistic for the Lakers with their cap flexibility?

15:47 Question No. 2: How likely is it that LA is a cap space team? Prioritize NTMLE and minimums?

20:45 Question No. 3: Who should LA keep based on their need for more two-way talent?

31:42 Question No. 4: Which player archetypes should LA target in the draft?

38:09 Question No. 5: Will LA keep the No. 25 pick?

39:36 Question No. 6: Better to be top 5 offense/top 15 defense or top 10 offense/top 5 defense? Is LA actually going for it?

45:40 Question No. 7: Any updates on LA’s scouting department?

48:12 Outro

Lakers Mailbag: LA's Roster Needs, Austin Reaves' Playoff Performance, Best Restricted Free Agents May 17, 2026

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Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:40 Question No. 1: Biggest roster need? Which position group? 7:01 Questions No. 2 and 3: Which RFAs should LA prioritize? Rui vs. Luke? 15:59 Question No. 4: Better to prioritize spending on a center or a wing? 18:37 Question No. 5: Why was the Austin Reaves playoff discourse so negative? 29:12 Question No. 6: If LeBron wants to make similar $, what should the Lakers do? 36:34 Question No. 7: Should the Lakers retain Rui Hachimura? 41:13 Outro

Rob Pelinka & JJ Redick Exit Interview Reaction: Team Needs, LeBron & AR, Front Office Additions May 13, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the end-of-season media availability for Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:59 Takeaway No. 1: LA plans to add two assistant GMs as they revamp the front office 5:07 Takeaway No. 2: The Lakers' interest in retaining LeBron, Austin Reaves & Rui Hachimura 9:26 Takeaway No. 3: The roster's need for depth, defense, youth & athleticism 18:49 Takeaway No. 4: The importance of the draft & developing young talent 24:53 Q&A 2:00:32 Outro

Lakers-Thunder Game 4 Reaction: LA Swept By OKC In Round 2, LeBron's Future, Important Summer Ahead May 12, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-110 loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 4:01 Thank you all for this season 5:27 Buha's Big Picture: Looking back at an incredible 2025-26 season 18:19 Notable performers 33:31 Stat of the night: LA outscored OKC 39-31 in the third 34:45 Takeaway No. 1: The important offseason ahead 39:34 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron's future 41:55 Takeaway No. 3: Luka Doncic offseason updates 43:07 Q&A 2:20:04 Outro

Lakers-Thunder Game 3 Reaction: OKC Dominates Another Second Half To Take 3-0 Series Lead May 10, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-108 loss in Game 3 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, May 9, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 5:29 Buha's Big Picture: Talent beats tactics 18:58 Notable performers 39:54 Stats of the night: 30 OKC points off LA's 17 turnovers + LA was 3-for-10 on 3s in the second half 41:25 Takeaway No. 1: What tonight's rotation says about the roster's future 45:45 Takeaway No. 2: Game 4 adjustments 49:06 Takeaway No. 3: LA's needs remain as clear as ever 51:40 Q&A 2:40:18 Outro

Lakers-Thunder Game 2 Reaction: OKC Takes 2-0 Lead, Too Many Mistakes, Austin Reaves Drops Playoff Career-High 31 Points May 08, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 125-107 loss in Game 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, May 7, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 4:28 Buha's Big Picture: Mistakes and mental lapses continue to cost the Lakers 16:54 Notable performers 35:35 Stats of the night: OKC was +13 in the non-Shai minutes & LA's 21 turnovers 37:04 Takeaway No. 1: Austin Reaves bounces back with playoff career-high 31 points 45:44 Takeaway No. 2: Injury update on Luka Doncic 47:17 Takeaway No. 3: Game 3 adjustments (pre-rewatch) 51:26 Q&A 2:16:54 Outro

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