Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

In Episode 11, Jovan Buha breaks down the Lakers’ final three games against the Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans.  Jovan looks at each team’s statistical profile, how they match up with LA and the stakes in each scenario. He also examines the West standings and goes through the tiebreakers and how the Lakers can move up or down in the standings. If you enjoy this e...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Jovan covers the significance of this loss, the impact of the absences of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, why the Lakers should feel confident in a potential series against the Timberwolves, the notable performances of Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes and Spencer Dinwidd...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Jovan covers the Lakers moving up to No. 8, why the No. 7 vs. No. 8 Play-In game is becoming more realistic, LA's perimeter defense, the ideal pace and rhythm for the Lakers' offense, the importance of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and more. If you...

In Episode 10, Jovan Buha welcomes Hoops Tonight host Jason Timpf to discuss the Lakers’ road trip, how they match up with the West, why LA should be a higher seed right now, how to integrate Jarred Vanderbilt (if he returns), the ideal playoff rotation and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: (0:00) Intro (3:17) Are the Lakers peaking at th...

Jovan Buha to the Los Angeles Lakers' 125-120 win over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Jovan covers why this was a successful road trip, LA's unserious finish vs. Washington, Anthony Davis' dominant performance, the upcoming schedule, the latest with Jarred Vanderbilt and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Ch...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-111 win over the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Jovan covers why blowing the Raptors was important for Lebron James potentially playing on the second night of the back-to-back, how LA’s bench swung this game, Jaxson Hayes’ importance, Max Christie’s impressive play, the concerning point-of-attack defense and more. If...

In Episode 9 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha breaks down seven questions that'll determine the rest of the Lakers' season, ranging from their Play-In seeding to Jarred Vanderbilt's health to the playoff rotation. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: (0:00) Intro (1:31) No. 1: Where do they finish in the standings? (4:08) No. 2: Which side of the brack...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Jovan covers LeBron James' career-tying shooting night, his postgame comments about retirement, Gabe Vincent's return, the new rotation, the recently improved defense and more.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: (0:00) I...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 109-90 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, March 29, 2024. Jovan covers LA's off night, Anthony Davis' return, the lack of energy and effort, the downside to relying on free throws so much, Cam Reddish's recent struggles and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: (0:00) In...

In Episode 8 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha is joined by The Athletic & Bleacher Report NBA writer/podcaster Mo Dakhil to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' recent surge. Jovan and Mo cover the Lakers' win streak and play since February, how big of a mistake it was not starting Rui Hachimura earlier, reacclimating Gabe Vincent and (potentially) Jarred Vanderbilt into the lineup, playing Sacramento v...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 136-124 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Jovan covers how the Lakers won without Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura's big night, why Hachimura should've been starting earlier in the season, LeBron James' triple-double, LA's 3-point shooting, Jaxson Hayes' growing importance and more. If you enjoy this episode, please...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-124 double-overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Jovan covers how this win sets the tone for the Lakers' six-game road trip, Anthony Davis' incredible performance, Austin Reaves' triple-double, LA's burgeoning comeback identity and resiliency, the significance of winning without LeBron James, why LA has a legitimate chanc...

In Episode 7 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha previews the Los Angeles Lakers' upcoming six-game road trip. The slate includes the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. Jovan breaks down each matchup, the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent, whether he thinks the Lakers should win or lose the game, realistic expectations for the...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 150-145 win over the Indiana Pacers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Jovan covers how LA put themselves in a great position for the No. 9 seed, how the Lakers showed they can win with varying styles of play this weekend, why this game is the reason LA signed Spencer Dinwiddie, Anthony Davis' dominance against the Pacers this season, what t...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, March 22, 2024. Jovan covers how LA won ugly, why this was arguably their best defensive performance in months, D’Angelo Russell surpassing Nick Van Axel as the Lakers’ leader for 3s made in a season, why the Lakers have the edge on the Warriors for the No. 9 seed and more. If you enj...

In Episode 6 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha welcomes ESPN senior NBA writer Chris Herring to discuss the current state of the Lakers. Jovan and Chris cover the national perspective on the Lakers, LA's potential path through the Play-In and the playoffs, if you can still contend with LeBron James and Anthony Davis as your team's foundation in 2024, adding better role players vs. adding a third star th...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 136-105 blowout win over the Atlanta Hawks at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, March 18, 2024. Jovan covers how LeBron James set the tone for LA after a couple of deflating losses, why LeBron's energy and focus are so important, why Christian Wood's injury update is a blow for the Lakers, the significance of this week from both a results and rest perspective...

In Episode 5 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha answers your Lakers questions. Jovan covers the chances LeBron James stays in Los Angeles if the Lakers don’t add a third star, if Jarred Vanderbilt will return to the starting lineup, his favorite Lakers moment, Max Christie’s development, Spencer Dinwiddie’s offensive role, which minimum players could stick around and more. If you enjoy this episode, plea...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-121 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Jovan covers why this was such a significant loss for the Lakers, Anthony Davis’ eye injury, the bizarre and absurd replay-dominant ending, LeBron James’ overturned 3-pointer, why the Lakers are now likely to be the No. 10 seed and more. If you enjoy this episode,...

In Episode 4 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha welcomes The Athletic's senior national NBA reporter Sam Amick to discuss all things Lakers. Jovan and Sam cover the Lakers-Kings game, the state of the Lakers entering the final month of the season, Sam's recent story about and conversation with LeBron James, LeBron's future in LA, the dynamic between LeBron and owner Jeanie Buss, why it makes sense for th...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-107 loss to the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Jovan covers why this probably tops last week as the worst loss of the season, the Lakers' three leading scorers (LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell) all struggling offensively, LA's inexcusable defensive effort, AD vs. Domantas Sabonis, how important...

In Episode 3, Jovan Buha ranks all nine of the Los Angeles Lakers' potential playoff opponents from the best to worst matchup. Jovan splits the rankings into two groups: one group for the five potential Play-In teams (Pelicans, Suns, Kings, Mavericks and Warriors) and one group for the West's top four seeds (Thunder, Nuggets, Timberwolves and Clippers). If you enjoy this episode, please consider s...

Welcome to Buha's Block, my new twice-weekly video podcast on all things Lakers. I’m Jovan Buha, Lakers beat writer for The Athletic. On Episode 1, I welcome Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers guard and half of “Hillbilly Bogey”) and Trent Swaim (the other half of “Hillbilly Bogey”) to discuss the origins of Hillbilly Bogey, their dream 2v2 golf matchup, the Lakers, Arkansas vs. Los Angeles, their...

Welcome to Buha's Block, a new twice-weekly video podcast on all things Lakers from Jovan Buha. On Episode 1, Jovan welcomes Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers guard and half of “Hillbilly Bogey”) and Trent Swaim (the other half of “Hillbilly Bogey”) to discuss the origins of Hillbilly Bogey, their dream 2v2 golf matchup, the Lakers, Arkansas vs. Los Angeles, their friendship, what Austin is like a...

Yo, yo! I’m Jovan Buha, Lakers beat writer for The Athletic, and welcome to Buha’s Block, my new video podcast covering all things Lakers.