Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

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

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 125-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday, Dec. 1, 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 1:39 Buha's Big Picture: This loss was a slice of humble pie for LA 13:47 Notable performers 21:34 Stats of the night: 32 PHX points off LA's 22 turnovers, 28-2 fast-break points edge for PHX, 16 PHX steals 23:07 Takeaway No. 1: The trends in all five of the Lakers' losses 29:51 Takeaway No. 2: The rocky LeBron acclimation process 35:42 Takeaway No. 3: Previewing the three-game East Coast road trip (@TOR, @BOS, @PHI) 39:22 Q&A 1:33:56 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' 133-121 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, Nov. 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 2:41 Overarching thought: Wire-to-wire domination from LA (a few hiccups aside) 7:56 Notable performances 17:03 Stats of the night: 133 points (third-most this season), season-low 8 turnovers and season-high 10 blocks 19:00 Takeaway No. 1: This was one of LA's better rim-protection performances (in the first half) 22:30 Takeaway No. 2: JJ leans more into offense than defense/athleticism with the shorthanded rotation 27:25 Takeaway No. 3: The plan with LeBron on back-to-backs 30:25 Q&A 1:20:21 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' NBA Cup game against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Nov. 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 1:35 Overarching thought: This is what the Lakers' offense can look like with proper shooting 11:09 Notable performers 20:18 Stat of the night: Season-high 18 3-pointers 20:58 Takeaway No. 1: LA is playing San Antonio in the NBA Cup -- with OKC likely awaiting them 25:00 Takeaway No. 2: Deandre Ayton's importance to LA's offense 29:10 Takeaway No. 3: LA's glaring athleticism remains a concern 34:21 Q&A 1:36:00 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' game against the LA Clippers on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 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 2:22 Overarching thought: The Big 3's offensive blueprint 14:57 Notable performers 23:01 Stat of the night: Season-high 44.8% on 3s (& only 11 TOs + 12 offensive rebounds) 24:49 Takeaway No. 1: The bench is playing well ... which is why it's time for a change 31:37 Takeaway No. 2: LA clinches West Group B 33:21 Takeaway No. 3: Deandre Ayton injury update 34:37 Q&A 1:50:46 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' 108-106 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, Nov. 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 1:41 Overarching thought: A win is a win, but the standard should be higher 7:06 Notable performers 12:32 Stats of the night: 24 second-half free-throw attempts (three in first half) & six second-half turnovers (eight in first half) 14:01 Takeaway No. 1: Second impression of LeBron James 17:53 Takeaway No. 2: More Maxi Kleber minutes? 21:25 Takeaway No. 3: A clearer idea of the rotation 25:39 Q&A 1:43:03 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 latest from Los Angeles Lakers practice and then answers your 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 0:42 Takeaway No. 1: Deandre Ayton is dealing with an illness but expected to play vs. Jazz 1:23 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart grades LA's defense as a "B-" 3:06 Takeaway No. 3: The Lakers bond over their pickleball tournament on Friday 6:29 Q&A 1:15:58 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 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 2:00 Q&A 1:42:03 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 welcomes Wosny Lambre (aka Big Wos) to discuss our best and worst NBA takes one month into the 2025-2026 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 Check out Wos' new show, 'No Fouls Given,' with Paul Pierce and Danny Green: https://www.youtube.com/@UC-Ovj3qDVxBAOWX3kwzOVRw Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-fouls-given/id1849398813 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68sNVs8n8sA6K9eYzIL2AG Follow Wos on X: https://x.com/BigWos TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:18 LeBron James' debut with the Lakers 15:20 Wos' and Jovan's best take: Denver is a juggernaut on a similar level to OKC 22:27 Wos' worst takes: The 76ers and Raptors won't be good 27:35 Jovan's worst take: Orlando is the third-best team in the East 32:30 Jovan's best take: Houston would be fine, if not better, without Fred VanVleet 39:43 Can the Rockets be the Nuggets' kryptonite with their double-big look? 44:15 Wos believes OKC is beatable 55:08 Wos on his new show, 'No Fouls Given,' and leaving The Ringer 1:03:17 Wos drops some Drake news 1:04:36 Wos outro 1:04:47 The Corner 3 with Keoni 1:05:22 No. 1: How LeBron's return impacts LA's offense 1:10:12 No. 2: Wemby & Giannis injuries and impact on standings/awards 1:19:00 No. 3: The Pistons are for real -- third-best team in the East? Second? 1:26:56 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