Buha's Block

Mar 09 2025 196 ep. 55 mins 90
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Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers for The Athletic, covers the purple and gold with a weekly podcast, including news, analysis and exclusive interviews with media, players, coaches, team personnel and more.

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What Does LeBron James' Injury Mean For The Lakers? Silver Linings & Downsides

Mar 09 2025 29 mins  
Jovan Buha reacts to the news that LeBron James will miss at least one-to-two weeks with a left groin strain. What are the silver linings for the Lakers? Are there any? How serious are the downsides? Jovan breaks it all down. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:46 Silver lining No. 1: It’s not the worst-case scenari

Lakers-Celtics Reaction: LeBron Injures Groin As LA's 8-Game Win Streak Is Snapped

Mar 09 2025 112 mins  
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Jovan analyzes LeBron James' groin injury, the potential impact of his absence, what we learned about the Lakers in their loss to the Celtics, updates on Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes, and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapt

Lakers-Knicks Reaction: Luka Doncic, LeBron James Lead Epic Rally For Overtime Win

Mar 07 2025 104 mins  
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 113-109 overtime win over the New York Knicks on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers withstanding adversity, the increased margin for error with Luka Doncic and LeBron James, the way New York exposed some of LA's weaknesses, the timely shots from the supporting cast, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sub

Luka Doncic, Title Contenders, League-Best Defense & Lakers Storylines 60 Games In

Mar 05 2025 58 mins  
Jovan Buha breaks down the biggest storylines for the Los Angeles Lakers at the 60-game mark of the season. Jovan analyzes Luka Doncic’s early fit, the Lakers developing into title contenders, this 19-4 stretch, LeBron James’ awards case, JJ Redick’s growth, the defense, LA ascending to No. 2 in the West, Jordan Goodwin, the remaining schedule, and more. If you enjoy this epi

Lakers-Pelicans Postgame Reaction: LA Wins 7th Straight, LeBron Hits 50K Points + Luka Has 30 & 15

Mar 05 2025 88 mins  
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 136-115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' seventh straight win, LeBron James reaching 50,000 career points between the regular season and playoffs and winning Player of the Month, Luka Doncic's 30-point, 15-assist outing (and plus-37 +/-), their offensive explosion, the paint defense,

Why The Lakers Are Title Contenders & Luka Doncic's Offense With Raj Chipalu

Mar 04 2025 63 mins  
Jovan Buha welcomes Raj Chipalu of ClutchPoints, Lakers Detailed and Lakers Lounge to discuss the Lakers’ 18-4 stretch, Luka Doncic, the biggest question(s) over the final 23 games, LA's place in the West and the NBA, and the development of the younger players. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:50 Biggest takeaway

Lakers-Clippers Postgame Reaction: Luka Doncic Leads LA To No. 2 In the West With Six Straight Win

Mar 03 2025 30 mins  
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 108-102 win over the LA Clippers on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' sixth straight win and 18th win in 22 games, LA becoming the No. 2 seed, Luka Doncic looking more comfortable, Dalton Knecht re-emerging the past couple of games, the defense continuing to lock up opponents, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please c

Lakers-Clippers Postgame Reaction: LA Wins Fifth Straight As Austin Reaves Injures Calf

Mar 01 2025 34 mins  
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 106-102 win over the LA Clippers on Friday, February 28, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' continued defensive dominance, Luka Doncic and LeBron James carrying the offense, the Austin Reaves injury, the Rui Hachimura update, the bench's contributions, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.

Lakers-Wolves Postgame Reaction: LA Wins Fourth Straight But Loses Rui Hachimura To Knee Strain

Feb 28 2025 36 mins  
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Jovan analyzes the potential impact of the Rui Hachimura injury, LeBron James' two-way play, Luka Doncic's shooting struggles, the Lakers' defensive strategy and success, their offensive woes, free throws, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subs

Lakers Mailbag: LeBron & All-NBA, Playoff Seeding, Realistic Centers This Offseason?

Feb 26 2025 57 mins  
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions. Jovan analyzes LeBron James’ odds to earn awards, the Lakers’ most likely playoff seeding, their playoff weaknesses, realistic center options for the offseason, how Austin Reaves ranks compared to other No. 3 options, Jarred Vanderbilt’s role, his hair routine, the future of sports media, and more. If you enjoy this episod