Episodes

  • Lakers-Nuggets Reaction: Luka Leads LA To A Statement Win To Open Second Half Of The Season

    Lakers-Nuggets Reaction: Luka Leads LA To A Statement Win To Open Second Half Of The Season
    Jan 21 2026
    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-107 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. 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 4:38 Buha's Big Picture: LA starts second half of the season with a statement 9:30 Notable performers 26:11 Stat of the night: 36 second-half points for the Nuggets (and only 2 points for Jamal Murray) 26:31 Takeaway No. 1: LA gets 'weird' defensively in second half 32:32 Takeaway No. 2: Austin Reaves is expected to return on this trip 33:44 Takeaway No. 3: Peyton Watson scouting report 38:06 Q&A 1:28:14 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 35 mins
  • Lakers-Raptors Reaction: LA Reaches Midway Point Of The Season On A 50-Win Pace

    Lakers-Raptors Reaction: LA Reaches Midway Point Of The Season On A 50-Win Pace
    Jan 19 2026
    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-93 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. 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 3:31 Buha's Big Picture: Taking stock of LA at the midway point of the season 20:22 Notable performers 36:21 Stat of the night: LA's first win against an above-.500 team since Dec. 14 37:03 Takeaway No. 1: Leveraging their size to beat Toronto's speed 41:21 Takeaway No. 2: LA's recent increase in transition scoring 43:46 Takeaway No. 3: Ochai Agbaji scouting report 47:35 Q&A 1:35:02 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 41 mins
  • Lakers-Blazers Reaction: LA Is Blown Out & Drops To No. 6 Seed Without Luka, AR, Ayton & Hayes

    Lakers-Blazers Reaction: LA Is Blown Out & Drops To No. 6 Seed Without Luka, AR, Ayton & Hayes
    Jan 18 2026
    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 132-116 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. 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 3:40 Buha's Big Picture: The good, bad & ugly with the South Bay prospects 14:25 Notable performers 23:03 Stat of the night: 22 first-quarter FTAs for Portland 24:55 Takeaway No. 1: A slew of injury updates (and unknowns) 26:07 Takeaway No. 2: The Gabe Vincent Conundrum 31:45 Takeaway No. 3: LA is at a crossroads entering the deadline 35:34 Q&A 1:17:43 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
  • 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
  • Lakers-Hawks Reaction: LA Bounces Back With Largest Win Of The Season, Season-High 19 3-Pointers

    Lakers-Hawks Reaction: LA Bounces Back With Largest Win Of The Season, Season-High 19 3-Pointers
    Jan 14 2026
    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. 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 2:11 Buha's Big Picture: LA's leaders set the tone on the back-to-back 8:38 Notable performers 21:07 Stat of the night: Season-high 19 3-pointers 21:15 Takeaway No. 1: Shooting regression hits in a major way 23:19 Takeaway No. 2: Small-ball struggles 25:44 Takeaway No. 3: LA signs Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day contract 32:14 Q&A 1:20:09 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 26 mins
  • Lakers-Kings Reaction: LA Loses Its Third Straight Game As Sacramento Doubles Them Up In 3s

    Lakers-Kings Reaction: LA Loses Its Third Straight Game As Sacramento Doubles Them Up In 3s
    Jan 13 2026
    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. 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 4:13 Buha's Big Picture: A disastrous start to this 5-in-7 week 13:10 Notable performers 21:43 Stat of the night: Sacramento's 3-point shooting (18-for-26, 65%) 25:16 Takeaway No. 1: Rui Hachimura will make his return on Monday 28:16 Takeaway No. 2: A bounce-back ... sort of ... for Deandre Ayton 30:57 Takeaway No. 3: The nonexistent offensive floor with the banshees 34:14 Q&A 1:41:42 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 48 mins