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Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Written by: Jovan Buha
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 Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers, analyzes the purple and gold with a weekly podcast that includes news, Xs and Os, statistical analysis, and exclusive interviews with media, players, team personnel, and more.© 2024 Buha's Block Basketball
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  • How Can The Lakers Turn Their Season Around? W/ Khobi Price

    How Can The Lakers Turn Their Season Around? W/ Khobi Price
    Jan 17 2026
    Jovan Buha is joined by Khobi Price of the California Post to discuss the Lakers' recent 5-8 stretch, how they can turn their season around, the trade deadline, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Follow Khobi Price on X: https://x.com/khobi_price 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 1:04 How can LA overcome this extended rut (9-11 in past 20 games)? 10:44 LA's defense has been a trainwreck -- and it's unclear how to improve it 15:44 Why LA's bad 3-point defense is more than just bad luck 21:24 The Lakers have failed to capitalize on their easy recent schedule 28:39 What's a realistic record for LA over the next 10 games? 33:42 What's LA's best win over the past month? 38:30 Have LA's needs changed going into the trade deadline? And is Jonathan Kuminga worth a look? 48:55 What does saving the season look like for the Lakers? 56:27 Q&A 1:16:51 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
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Lakers-Hornets Reaction: Charlotte Buries LA With Its Athleticism & An Avalanche Of 3-Pointers

    Lakers-Hornets Reaction: Charlotte Buries LA With Its Athleticism & An Avalanche Of 3-Pointers
    Jan 16 2026
    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 135-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. 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 3:12 Buha's Big Picture: Athleticism + ball handling + shooting = Lakers (blowout) loss 13:43 Notable performers 23:54 Stat of the night: Charlotte outscored LA 112-81 over the final 37:52 25:28 Takeaway No. 1: Small-ball problems with Jaxson Hayes 30:53 Takeaway No. 2: Fans boo Gabe Vincent 38:19 Takeaway No. 3: Kobe Bufkin shines defensively 41:37 Q&A 1:45:06 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
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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Predicting All-Star Rosters & Toughest Selections W/ Trevor Lane | Beyond The Block

    Predicting All-Star Rosters & Toughest Selections W/ Trevor Lane | Beyond The Block
    Jan 15 2026
    Jovan Buha is joined by Trevor Lane to discuss their 2026 NBA All-Star teams, the most difficult selections, and then answer your questions. 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 2:29 All-Star starters 3:19 Locks in the West and East off the bench 5:49 Our players in consideration for the final fewspots 6:39 Our final selections 13:56 Jovan's twist with his ballot -- and why he gets an extra selection 16:40 Our toughest cuts 21:55 If there were no conferences, who'd be the 10 starters? 23:40 US vs. International All-Stars 29:00 Q&A 53:29 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
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    56 mins
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