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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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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 146-115 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' worst defensive performance of the season, LeBron James and Rui Hachimura returning, the big-picture defensive concerns from this game, the nine-man rotation, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:19 Overarching thought: The Lakers are back ... but need to get reconnected
9:44 Notable performers
11:33 Stat of the night: 146 points allowed (season-high and ties franchise record for most at home in regulation)
12:33 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron James & Rui Hachimura return ... and predictably look rusty
17:38 Takeaway No. 2: The big-picture defensive concerns from this loss
23:41 Takeaway No. 3: The nine-man rotation
28:12 Q&A
1:22:29 Outro
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Jovan Buha welcomes Andy Kamenetzky of Locked On Lakers to analyze the stretch run of the Los Angeles Lakers' season.
Jovan and Andy discuss their biggest question for the Lakers over the final 13 games, the team's X factor, the most important remaining game, the most difficult non-OKC West teams, where LA ranks in the conference and the league, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:31 Top-line takeaways from LA’s 6-games-in-8-days stretch?
11:57 What is the biggest question for the Lakers over the final 13 games?
22:51 Who is LA’s X factor over the rest of the season?
36:39 Which game will be the most telling over the final 13?
42:52 Rank these potential first-round opponents: Memphis, Houston, Minnesota, LA Clippers
51:56 Are Denver and Golden State the two biggest non-OKC threats for LA?
58:46 Where does LA rank in the West and the league?
1:06:09 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-89 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Jovan analyzes Bronny James' season-best performance, JJ Redick's update on LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, LA's 6-games-in-8-days stretch, the latest on the West standings, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:20 Overarching thought: LA survives its 6-games-in-8-days stretch
9:02 Notable performers
10:34 Stat of the night: Bronny's season-high 17 points & Markieff Morris' plus-minus
11:42 Takeaway No. 1: Bronny's career night
18:31 Takeaway No. 2: JJ is "hopeful" LeBron & Rui return on Saturday
20:34 Takeaway No. 3: Standings watch
24:39 Q&A
1:29:38 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-108 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Jovan analyzes why this win was so crucial for the Lakers, Luka Doncic's first-quarter dominance and success vs. Denver, LA surviving its 6-games-in-8-days stretch, the Milwaukee rematch, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:32 Overarching thought: This was an essential win for multiple reasons
7:21 Notable performers
9:46 Stat of the night: 30 points off turnovers (second-most of the season)
11:16 Takeaway No. 1: First-Quarter Don
16:46 Takeaway No. 2: LA survives its 6-games-in-8-days stretch
18:58 Takeaway No. 3: Milwaukee rematch preview
24:33 Q&A
1:30:19 Outro
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Jovan Buha welcomes Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation to break down the latest around the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jovan and Trevor analyze Luka Doncic's growing comfort and impact within the Lakers' offense, Austin Reaves' recent dominance, Jaxson Hayes' return and importance, Jordan Goodwin's two-way contract situation, the Denver and Milwaukee rematches, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Biggest takeaway from LA’s back-to-back wins?
8:26 Is Jaxson Hayes LA’s center of the future?
14:48 Luka Doncic continues to look more comfortable offensively
25:01 Austin Reaves continues to excel as the No. 2 without LeBron
27:49 Do the Lakers have a 'Big 3'?
31:17 The Lakers have to sign Jordan Goodwin immediately … right?
38:09 Previewing Denver & Milwaukee rematches
47:27 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 125-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers getting back on track with back-to-back wins, Austin Reaves' recent dominance, Luka Doncic's contributions despite his shooting struggles, Jordan Goodwin's importance and why he should be signed soon, injury updates on LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:36 Overarching thought: LA gets back on track
4:37 Notable performers
7:15 Takeaway No. 1: Saucetin Reaves is dominating
12:08 Takeaway No. 2: Jordan Goodwin needs to be signed ASAP
17:39 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates for LeBron & Rui
19:20 Q&A
20:55 Stat of the night (belated): 34 uncontested 3-point attempts, per JJ
21:54 Return to Q&A
1:20:26 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 107-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Jovan analyzes LA flashing its potential as it got healthier, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves carrying the offense, Jaxson Hayes' return, LA's defensive success against Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, a LeBron James injury update, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:57 Overarching thought: This was a reminder of how good LA is at near-full strength
7:07 Notable performers
10:37 Stat of the night: Jaxson Hayes' 19 points
10:56 Takeaway No. 1: The Lakers *really* missed Jaxson Hayes
19:07 Takeaway No. 2: The banshees lock up KD & Book
24:56 Takeaway No. 3: Another LeBron update
27:35 Q&A
1:28:43 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-126 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the shorthanded Lakers' valiant effort, the 0-4 road trip, Austin Reaves and Dalton Knecht's monster performances, LA's increasing confidence against Denver, another round of injury updates, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:39 Overarching thought: Maintaining perspective
10:39 Notable performers
15:31 Stat of the night: 19 offensive rebounds (and 22 fewer free throws)
17:27 Takeaway No. 1: Increased confidence against Denver
28:20 Takeaway No. 2: Charmander + Chameleon
31:19 Takeaway No. 3: Another round of injury updates
34:01 Q&A
1:28:22 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 126-106 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' third straight loss, Luka Doncic's season-high 45 points, the news that LeBron James could be back sooner than expected, LA's depleted frontcourt, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:28 Overarching thoughts: LA is depleted and it's catching up to them
8:50 Notable performers
12:32 Stat of the night: 18 assists (tied for second-lowest total of the season)
14:28 Takeaway No. 1: Luka ties season-high with 45 points
18:54 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron is "day-to-day" & other injury updates
21:48 Takeaway No. 3: 6 games in 8 days
24:01 Q&A
1:27:31 Outro
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Jovan Buha welcomes Anthony Irwin of the Lakers Lounge and Clutch Points to discuss the LeBron-less Lakers and preview LA’s upcoming matchups with Milwaukee and Denver.
Jovan and Anthony analyze the big-picture perspective after LA’s losses to Boston and Brooklyn, the group's offensive mediocrity, health vs. playoff seeding, the Denver and Milwaukee back-to-backs, the Lakers’ complaining with the refs, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:47 Big-picture perspective on LA’s losses to Boston and Brooklyn
7:12 Two long-term concerns from the Nets loss
13:37 Health over playoff seed?
16:45 What are you most curious about with this LeBron-less stretch?
23:42 Previewing the Milwaukee & Denver matchups
43:28 The Lakers, Luka Doncic & the refs
48:55 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' first game since LeBron James' injury, why this was a bad and costly loss for LA, how teams are going to start defending Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves while LA is shorthanded, the Lakers needing to play with focus and force regardless of the opponent, injury updates, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Overarching thought: This is a bad and costly loss
7:05 Stat of the night: +15 points off turnovers advantage for BKN
9:15 Takeaway No. 1: LA can't take 'shortcuts' -- even against lesser opponents
17:12 Takeaway No. 2: The non-LeBron defensive blueprint for opponents
25:04 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates on LeBron, DFS & Jaxson
27:33 Q&A
1:18:59 Outro
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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.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:44 Silver lining No. 1: It’s not the worst-case scenario
4:01 Silver lining No. 2: LeBron gets much-needed rest and recovery
5:31 Silver lining No. 3: The Luka-on, LeBron-off lineup data
10:43 Silver lining No. 4: Going at least .500 over the next two weeks is realistic
12:21 Silver lining No. 5: LeBron should still be eligible for NBA awards
14:22 Downside No. 1: This limits the pre-playoff reps for LeBron & Luka
16:37 Downside No. 2: This likely costs the Lakers the No. 2 seed
19:31 Downside No. 3: The amplifying effect of Rui Hachimura also being out
21:19 Outro
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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.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:33 Opening thoughts on the LeBron James injury
5:58 Overarching thoughts: What we learned about LA in this game
22:32 Stat of the night: 14 free-throw attempts (tied for third-fewest of the season)
24:15 Takeaway No. 1: More LeBron injury thoughts
28:42 Takeaway No. 2: Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes updates
31:30 Takeaway No. 3: The potential standings impact of LeBron missing time
34:10 Q&A
1:43:40 Outro
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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.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:22 Overarching thoughts: LA withstands adversity for its 8th straight win
11:09 Notable performances
12:26 Stat of the night: Gabe Vincent's 4-for-4 3-point shooting
14:33 Takeaway No. 1: An increased margin for error with Luka & LeBron
18:35 Takeaway No. 2: New York exposes some of LA's weaknesses
24:34 Takeaway No. 3: The supporting cast makes timely shots
27:05 Q&A
1:35:28 Outro
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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.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:44 Thank you for one year of Buha’s Block
3:29 Storyline No. 1: Luka Doncic elevates LA’s ceiling
11:10 Storyline No. 2: The Lakers are title contenders
17:02 Storyline No. 3: A statement stretch (19-4)
19:55 Storyline No. 4: LeBron James is the throughline
26:00 Storyline No. 5: JJ Redick has grown into an excellent coach
31:13 Storyline No. 6: The league’s best defense?!
35:16 Storyline No. 7: Injury updates on AR/Rui/Goodwin/Kleber
37:08 Storyline No. 8: No. 2 in the West
40:52 Storyline No. 9: Jordan Goodwin, the ninth man
47:50 Storyline No. 10: The remaining SOS
50:37 Outro
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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, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:04 Thank you for one year of Buha's Block
5:15 Overarching thoughts: LA wins seventh straight and cements their status
8:47 Notable performers
11:15 Stat of the night: LeBron reaches 50K career points & Luka's plus-37 +/-
13:06 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron's 50K + Player of the Month
19:17 Takeaway No. 2: Luka has solved every defensive riddle
22:19 Takeaway No. 3: Crushed in the paint (though it could be a Zion exception)
27:43 Q&A
1:20:23 Outro
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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.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Biggest takeaway during the 18-4 stretch?
9:00 What’s stood out as Luka acclimates offensively?
16:51 Biggest question(s) over the final 23 games?
26:30 Where does LA rank in the West and the league?
34:56 How has Jordan Goodwin developed this season?
42:21 Who makes more sense on this roster: Christian Koloko or Trey Jemison III?
46:50 How has Bronny James progressed in the G League?
51:40 What’s the latest with Stanley Johnson and Quincy Olivari?
54:18 Outro
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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.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Overarching thoughts: LA doesn't miss a beat without Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura
7:20 Stat of the night: 18 made 3s + LeBron only scoring 17 points (missing 50K mark)
9:25 Notable performers
9:55 Takeaway No. 1: Luka continues to look more comfortable offensively
13:36 Takeaway No. 2: Dalton Knecht reemerged in a timely way
17:55 Takeaway No. 2: Seven straight game holding an opponent to 102 points or fewer
21:52 Outro
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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.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:56 Overarching thoughts: This is who the Lakers are defensively
8:16 Notable performances
13:04 Stat of the night: 14 steals
14:24 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura
19:04 Takeaway No. 2: The bench's identity
23:33 Takeaway No. 3: Luka and LeBron carry the offense without AR/Rui
26:35 Outro
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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.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:11 Overarching takeaway: Keep stackin' wins (even if they're not pretty)
7:52 Stat of the night: 46 free-throw attempts for LA (a season-high)
8:43 Takeaway No. 1: The impact of the potential Rui Hachimura injury
14:56 Takeaway No. 2: The Lakers' defense is performing at an insanely high level
20:09 Takeaway No. 3: The offense, meanwhile, is ... a work in progress
28:17 Outro
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