Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-121 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Jan. 2, 2025. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. 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/xFaPWsQFYr Listen to Buha's Block on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buhas-block-with-jovan-buha/id1731909501 Listen to Buha's Block on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eAcvuZJ5PM8n5H8mouVZv 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 2:21 Buha's Big Picture: This is the version of LeBron the Lakers need (especially without AR) 14:27 Notable performers 34:06 Stat of the night: 27-for-31 on free throws (87%) 35:09 Takeaway No. 1: Jake LaRavia & Marcus Smart are shining as starters 37:59 Takeaway No. 2: What Deandre Ayton being benched for Jaxson Hayes could mean for the rotation 41:38 Takeaway No. 3: Gabe Vincent injury update 42:04 Q&A 1:44:04 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha is joined by Vinay Killawalla of Lakers Detailed to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers around the 30ish-game mark. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 Follow Vinay on X: https://x.com/vkillem And listen to Lakers Detailed here: youtube.com/@lakersdetaile… TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:45 What has been the biggest issue (or issues) for LA lately? 9:38 Are those struggles fixable internally? Or only externally? 22:01 Is this a gap year for LA? Should it be? 26:30 Should the recent injuries/vulnerability at the top of the West make LA even more aggressive at the trade deadline? 31:57 Why has Luka's production and efficiency dipped recently? Any cause for concern? 38:32 What is the best way to utilize LeBron James in 2026? 45:15 How should LA construct its starting lineup and rotation? 56:59 Why LA should have urgency with Luka about to enter his prime 1:00:34 Q&A 1:31:43 Vinay outro 1:32:28 Back to Q&A 1:46:36 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-107 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 4:47 Buha's Big Picture: The (Lakers') floor is lava (aka alarmingly low) 14:20 Notable performers 24:55 Stat of the night: All 37 of Detroit's 2-point makes were in the paint 26:39 Takeaway No. 1: The balanced starting lineup fares better 30:20 Takeaway No. 2: A troubling trend with Deandre Ayton 36:53 Takeaway No. 3: Rui Hachimura injury update 37:41 Q&A 1:36:05 Thank you for all your support in 2025 1:38:23 Back to the final part of Q&A 1:41:05 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 2:30 Buha's Big Picture: A much-needed return to form 13:28 Notable performers 25:32 Stat of the night: Season-high-tying 14 steals (most since Nov. 2) 25:40 Takeaway No. 1: JJ Redick sticks with the same starters 31:17 Takeaway No. 2: The new Austin Reaves-less rotation (and Nick Smith Jr.'s potential importance) 35:59 Takeaway No. 3: Keon Ellis scouting report 38:24 Q&A 1:49:00 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 1:36 Buha's Big Picture: Something has to change 20:20 Stat of the night: +23 rebounding advantage for HOU 21:44 Notable performers 26:19 Takeaway No. 1: The starters should never play together again 27:33 Takeaway No. 2: Impact of Smart/Vando + defense vs. Sengun 31:28 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates 34:32 Q&A 2:05:28 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 132-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 3:26 Buha's Big Picture: The Lakers' defense is at DEFCON 2 concern levels 14:03 Notable performers 17:03 Stat of the night: 140 offensive rating & 59/41/90 shooting for the Suns 17:51 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron continues to trend in the right direction 20:47 Takeaway No. 2: Austin Reaves warms up after slow start 22:54 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates 23:14 Q&A 1:31:24 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions in the latest episode of Buha's Block. Jovan analyzes the moves he'd make if he were in charge of the Lakers over the next year, whether Deandre Ayton is the center of the future for the Lakers, LA's defensive ceiling with the current group, the lineups that should play more, the best "Alfreds" of the season, Adou Thiero vs. Dalton Knecht as trade assets, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 0:21 Question No. 1: How would the roster look over the next year if I were Rob Pelinka? 11:21 Question No. 2: Should Jake LaRavia start over Rui Hachimura? 19:58 Question No. 3: Which lineups should play more? 26:35 Question No. 4: Does LA view Deandre Ayton as the long-term solution at C? 32:32 Question No. 5: What is the Lakers' defensive ceiling with this group? 38:06 Question No. 6: Should LA trade a future first-round pick? 44:49 Question No. 7: Who are my favorite "Alfreds" this season? 51:39 Question No. 8: What are my top three NBA team names? 56:19 Question No. 9: Who has more trade value: Adou Thiero or Dalton Knecht? 1:03:57 Question No. 10: My worst NBA losses as a fan? Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 103-88 loss to the LA Clippers on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 1:30 Buha's Big Picture: LA reaches its health breaking point 7:08 Notable performers 17:54 Stat of the night: 6-for-38 (16%) on 3s -- third-worst mark in franchise history 18:15 Takeaway No. 1: The (shooting) limitations of the banshees 25:25 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron assumes a season-high in points and usage 29:51 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates on Luka, AR, DA, Rui & Gabe 31:41 Q&A 1:32:26 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 0:55 Buha's Big Picture: The banshees strike again 9:12 Notable performers 17:22 Stat of the night: Season-low seven turnovers 19:04 Takeaway No. 1: The reason Jarred Vanderbilt and Maxi Kleber fit well together 22:22 Takeaway No. 2: The defense remains a disaster for far too many stretches 25:57 Takeaway No. 3: Absence makes the heart grow fonder ... or does it? 30:15 Q&A 1:42:03 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the New York Knicks beating the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 to win the NBA Cup championship. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 1:57 Buha's Big Picture: This game reaffirmed that both of these teams are contenders 8:33 Notable performers 16:05 Stat of the night: 41 combined offensive rebounds (and 10 for Mitchell Robinson) 16:29 Takeaway No. 1: New York's bench -- and how they're being used -- is arguably the biggest difference from last season 20:55 Takeaway No. 2: Stephon Castle is turning into a star 25:29 Takeaway No. 3: The Wembanyama reintegration is a short-term challenge for the Spurs 30:09 Q&A 1:39:17 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-114 win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 8:56 Buha's Big Picture: The recent 3-3 stretch shows the current dichotomy of the Lakers 16:37 Notable performers 27:10 Stat of the night: 24 offensive rebounds -- most since 2014-15 29:10 Takeaway No. 1: The return of the banshees 33:19 Takeaway No. 2: Vando's Vault is reopened 43:35 Takeaway No. 3: The Lakers have to learn how to hold a lead 44:52 Q&A 2:04:30 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha welcomes Iztok Franko of digginbasketball to discuss the Lakers' recent struggles, how they can overcome their athleticism deficit, the optimal rotation around Luka Doncic, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr⁠ 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 1:37 How much have we learned from LA's recent skid (2-3 in the last five games)? 8:57 Analyzing the encouraging elements of LA's 17-7 start 12:21 What short-term changes should LA make? Starters? Rotation? 23:21 Should Adou Thiero and/or Jarred Vanderbilt be playing more? 34:06 How much would a trade help? And what do they need? Fifth starter? More? 38:27 Ranking Herb Jones, Andrew Wiggins, Dillon Brooks & Derrick Jones Jr. (the top theoretical targets) 44:21 Q&A 1:26:27 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha is joined by Claire de Lune to rank the top 10 NBA contenders at the quarter mark of the season. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 Tier 1: GOAT Trajectory 2:36 No. 1: Oklahoma City Thunder Tier 2: OKC's Biggest Challengers 15:26 No. 2: Denver Nuggets 24:11 No. 3: Houston Rockets Tier 3: Fringe Contenders One Move/Player Away 30:59 No. 4: New York Knicks 37:33 No. 5: Los Angeles Lakers 55:47 No. 6: San Antonio Spurs 1:02:25 No. 7: Minnesota Timberwolves Tier 4: Someone Has To Come Out Of The East 1:07:43 No. 8: Detroit Pistons 1:12:48 No. 9: Cleveland Cavaliers 1:18:27 No. 10: Orlando Magic 1:22:57 Q&A 1:36:56 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 132-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 3:56 Buha's Big Picture: LA's fatal flaw has become impossible to ignore 20:49 Notable performers 32:35 Stats of the night: 48-31 bench scoring edge for Spurs; 27-21 fast-break points, 11-2 second-chance points, and 16-11 points off turnovers advantages as well for SAS 33:35 Takeaway No. 1: Marcus Smart's impact in his return 36:57 Takeaway No. 2: LA's recent struggles vs. above-.500 teams (2-3 since seven-game win streak) 39:42 Takeaway No. 3: Small-ball success in the fourth 43:08 Q&A 1:43:51 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers questions. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 3:06 Q&A 1:39:28 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 3:39 Buha's Big Picture: The Return of The King 16:33 Notable performers 30:55 Stats of the night: LeBron's 10 straight to ice game + Lakers being 8-0 in the clutch 32:06 Takeaway No. 1: Another successful road trip 36:06 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart injury update -- and why that's so important 40:32 Takeaway No. 3: Lakers-Spurs NBA Cup quarterfinals preview 46:20 Q&A (abrupt start due to Wifi issues) 1:20:07 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 126-105 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 3:18 Buha's Big Picture: Slow start spirals out of control 8:44 Notable performers 21:19 Stats of the night: 15 assists vs. 14 turnovers & 24 3-pointers for BOS vs. 14 3-pointers for LA 22:03 Takeaway No. 1: The 3-point disparity tilts too far away from the Laker 24:49 Takeaway No. 2: Young legs provide a bench spark 28:27 Takeaway No. 3: Luka & LeBron updates 30:20 Q&A 1:17:12 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-120 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 2:47 Buha's Big Picture: The Crunch-Time Kings strike again (7-0 in clutch games) 11:37 Notable performers 19:03 Stat of the night: 8 points for LeBron James (and the game-winning 11th assist) 21:35 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron's continued scoring struggles & playmaking prowess 29:28 Takeaway No. 2: Adou Thiero flashes in rotation floor 34:54 Takeaway No. 3: Luka Doncic update 35:22 Q&A 1:56:26 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Great Western Forum, a Lakers show hosted by Jovan Buha, Pete Zayas and Anthony Irwin, the trio reviews the Lakers at the quarter mark of the 2025-26 season. Jovan, Pete and Anthony discuss the Lakers' first 20 games and grade the performances of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, JJ Redick. Then, they welcome Dan Woike of The Athletic and Harrison Faigen of SB Nation to review the grades, discuss the roster, and what a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade would look like. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second "State of the Lakers" of the 2025-26 regular season, Jovan Buha analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers at the 20-game mark. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 0:47 The Lakers' vitals at the 20-game mark 1:07 Storyline No. 1: The Lakers are, at worst, a top-four team in the West 8:03 Storyline No. 2: LeBron's return and rocky acclimation 15:40 Storyline No. 3: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves have been the NBA's best duo 18:43 Storyline No. 4: LA's recent shooting regression 21:30 Storyline No. 5: The Lakers' defense has been a glaring weakness 26:45 Storyline No. 6: The post-LeBron rotation 31:10 Storyline No. 7: The new starting lineup is struggling 39:38 Storyline No. 8: Early lineup data: What's working and what isn't? 45:30 Storyline No. 9: LA has a shot to win its second NBA Cup in three years 47:28 Storyline No. 10: The tough and revealing road ahead (especially the next two weeks) 51:09 Q&A 1:32:45 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices