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2026/10/09
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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.
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Lakers-Kings Reaction: LA Wins In Austin Reaves' Preseason Debut, Remain Work In Progress
2026/10/09
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 114-110 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 8, 2026.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:54 Buha's Big Picture: LA's offensive ceiling is special
8:14 Notable performers
31:31 Stats of the night: 20 stocks, 27 assists on 36 FGs, and 38 FTAs
33:31 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates
36:35 Takeaway No. 2: Defensive playmaking remains impressive
40:15 Takeaway No. 3: Rebounding woes continue
44:11 Q&A
1:43:56 Outro
Lakers Preseason First Impressions, Rotation Takeaways & Schematic Changes (w/ Raj Chipalu)
2026/10/08
Jovan Buha is joined by Raj Chipalu to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' first two preseason games.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:51 First impression of the new-look Lakers
10:52 LA's uptick in 3-point volume and pace
16:36 Lakers' strategy in non-Kessler lineups
21:11 Projected starters after the first two games
27:32 Projected bench rotation
41:24 Who's the fourth-most important Laker?
44:48 Defensive adjustments
49:26 Q&A
1:03:25 Outro
Lakers-Warriors Reaction: Shorthanded LA Blown Out Without Luka, Reaves, Kessler
2026/10/07
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-98 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:17 Buha's Big Picture: LA's high standards deem this type of loss 'unacceptable'
5:25 Notable performers
23:06 Stats of the night: 18 stocks & no Laker with more than 5 rebs
24:42 Takeaway No. 1: A clearer sense of the rotational hierarchy
26:41 Takeaway No. 2: Mamu & Grimes are offensive bright spots
29:38 Takeaway No. 3: Early concerns (non-Kessler rim protection & rebounding)
33:04 Q&A
2:07:33 Outro
Lakers-Kings Reaction: New-Look LA Dominates Preseason Debut Without Reaves, Kessler, Sexton
2026/10/06
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-103 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:17 Buha's Big Picture: First impressions of the new-look Lakers
12:58 Notable performers
36:22 Stats of the night: 20 3-pointers & 19 stocks
36:58 Takeaway No. 1: First (incomplete) look at the new rotation
42:24 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates
43:48 Takeaway No. 3: Room for improvement
46:18 Q&A
2:14:39 Outro
The Biggest Preseason Question For Every Lakers Player
2026/10/02
Jovan Buha analyzes one thing to watch for each Los Angeles Lakers player in the preseason.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Luka Doncic
2:58 Austin Reaves
4:11 Walker Kessler
5:12 Quentin Grimes
6:42 Sandro Mamukelashvili
8:36 Collin Sexton
10:35 Ziaire Williams
12:35 Matisse Thybulle
14:38 Jake LaRavia
15:43 Adou Thiero
17:29 Cameron Carr
18:48 Jarred Vanderbilt
20:11 Kevon Looney
21:41 Bronny James, Jaden Hardy & Dalton Knecht
24:05 Outro
Lakers Training Camp Day 3 Reaction: 'Best Camp,' Luka's Leadership, Injury Updates & More
2026/10/02
Jovan Buha reacts to Day 3 of Los Angeles Lakers training camp.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:08 Takeaway No. 1: 'Best training camp'
4:16 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates heading into the preseason
6:36 Takeaway No. 3: Offensive emphasis
8:00 Additional misc. notes
13:17 Q&A
1:39:14 Outro
Lakers Training Camp Day 2 Reaction: Matisse Thybulle & Ziaire Williams Dominate, New Schemes & More
2026/10/01
Jovan Buha reacts to Day 2 of Los Angeles Lakers training camp.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:53 Takeaway No. 1: Matisse Thybulle & Ziaire Williams stand out
7:42 Takeaway No. 2: New defensive details
12:55 Takeaway No. 3: The one player who hasn't been mentioned
16:08 Additional misc. notes
21:11 Q&A
1:58:58 Outro
Lakers Training Camp Day 1: Perimeter Defense, JJ Redick's Objectives, Fully Healthy & More
2026/09/30
Jovan Buha reacts to Day 1 of Los Angeles Lakers training camp.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:37 Takeaway No. 1: LA is fully healthy (with a caveat)
3:04 Takeaway No. 2: JJ Redick's three objectives for camp
5:17 Takeaway No. 3: Perimeter defense is the early camp standout
8:02 Additional misc. notes
15:33 Q&A
2:20:48 Outro
Lakers Media Day Reaction: New Defensive System, Offensive Changes, Starting Lineup & More
2026/09/29
Jovan Buha reacts to Los Angeles Lakers Media Day.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:23 Takeaway No. 1: Starting competition & requirements
9:56 Takeaway No. 2: A more aggressive defensive scheme
14:03 Takeaway No. 3: Offensive changes?
19:38 Takeaway No. 4: A collective chip on the group's shoulder
26:52 Q&A
2:02:48 Outro
Lakers Q&A: Luka’s Slovenia Vlog, Starting Competition, Media Day & More
2026/09/26
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:27 Breaking down Luka's Slovenia vlog
5:46 Q&A
1:42:37 Outro
Lakers Media Day Reaction: JJ Redick & Rob Pelinka Discuss Kessler, Camp Competition & New Era
2026/09/25
Jovan Buha reacts to Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick's comments at Los Angeles Lakers Media Day. He then answers all of your Lakers and NBA questions.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:49 Takeaway No. 1: LA clarifies its offseason priorities
7:45 Takeaway No. 2: Training camp competition(s)
13:00 Takeaway No. 3: LA's new defensive scheme around Kessler
17:12 Misc. notes & observations
25:37 Q&A
2:00:28 Outro
5 Questions That Will Define The Lakers’ Season
2026/09/23
Jovan Buha analyzes the five biggest questions for the Los Angeles Lakers entering the 2026-27 season.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:53 Question No. 1: Who is LA's fifth starter?
3:52 Question No. 2: Is Austin Reaves ready to be a true No. 2?
9:29 Question No. 3: Can the newcomers help unlock a top-five offense?
14:23 Question No. 4: Can Walker Kessler anchor an above-average defense?
21:55 Question No. 5: How close are they to a championship?
27:05 Outro
Why Jeanie Buss Could Lose The Legal Battle Over The Lakers (w/ Nate Duncan)
2026/09/17
Jovan Buha is joined by Nate Duncan of Dunc'd On to break down the legal battle between Jeanie Buss and her siblings over the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, they analyze the Lakers' offseason and 2026-27 outlook.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Nate breaks down the legal battle between the Buss siblings
7:54 How does the 2025 sale undermine Jeanie's argument?
9:40 The importance of the tag-along clause
14:58 Can Jeanie win her action?
19:06 How long could it take to find a resolution?
22:56 How the Buss sale intertwines with the Walter sale
26:49 Nate's closing argument
29:07 What did Nate think of LA's offseason?
31:26 The cost of the Kessler trade
35:18 Who should be the Lakers' fifth starter?
41:42 Closing thoughts on LA's offseason
46:13 Where does Nate have the Lakers in the West hierarchy?
48:07 Outro
Rating Your Lakers Hot Takes: LA Wins It All? Top-10 Defense? Austin Reaves All-NBA?
2026/09/16
Jovan Buha reacts to your hot takes about the Los Angeles Lakers and rates each one from 1 to 5 on his spice meter.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Hot Take No. 1: The Lakers will have a worse record this season than last season
4:14 Hot Take No. 2: Jarred Vanderbilt will make an impact this season
6:34 Hot Take No. 3: Walker Kessler will make first-team All-Defense
8:43 Hot Take No. 4: Sandro Mamukelashvili will win Sixth Man of the Year
10:54 Hot Take No. 5: Ziaire Williams will be the most valuable non-Kessler addition
13:11 Hot Take No. 6: Kessler will average 18-19 points next season
16:38 Hot Take No. 7: LA will be a fringe top-10 defense
22:01 Hot Take No. 8: Austin Reaves will make second-team All-NBA
25:26 Hot Take No. 9: Cameron Carr will be starting by the end of the season
27:37 Hot Take No. 10: Carr and Adou Thiero will both be starting by the end of the season
29:08 Hot Take No. 11: LA will finish top two in the West standings
31:46 Hot Take No. 12: The Lakers can win the 2027 title
35:25 Hot Take No. 13: There are no hard feelings between LeBron James and the Lakers
39:05 Hot Take No. 14: LA's best playoff lineup will be without Kessler
46:12 Hot Take No. 15: Carr will have a Dylan Harper-like impact this season
48:56 Outro
Lakers Mailbag: Is This Roster Better Than Last Season's? + Luka Finally Winning MVP & More
2026/09/12
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Question No. 1: What am I most looking forward to in training camp and the preseason?
4:48 Question No. 2: Is this roster better position by position compared to last season's?
10:43 Question No. 3: Will Luka finally win MVP if LA overachieves relative to expectations?
15:39 Question No. 4: Why is everyone so low on the defense?
20:43 Questions No. 5 and 6: Better alternatives to this offseason? Ideal shadow offseason?
31:00 Questions No. 6 and 7: Statistical benchmarks to contend? Averages for LA's primary players?
40:32 Question No. 8: Can Grimes make a NAW-like jump?
43:43 Outro
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RotatingRelaxation 2026/04/29
One of the top Lakers podcasts
Jovan Buha has great insights into the Lakers. He’s straight to the point. He goes into the details about players and the coach that other general nba...
Yamanyeaaaaaa 2026/02/21
I appreciate the volume
But Buha, you’re way too negative or you’re way too on the fence on every single topic. Just one example, Luke has been awesome on defense, way better...
scxlal 2026/02/14
Best Laker Podcast
Yo yo… Buha is by far the best Lakers reporter. He has great intel, strong knowledge of the game, and he’s relatable to his audience. As the season ra...
Spocksma 2026/02/03
Amazing!!
By far the most reliable Lakers Podcast! keep it going! Let’s go Lakers
MikeGillespie55 2025/10/31
The very best of the many Laker podcasts out there
Long time Lakers fan. Listen to many podcasts . This is by far the best, smartest podcast out there. And it’s wonderful that he takes the time to answ...
Luka best fan 2025/10/16
Buha the man
Great job Jovan I enjoy your intelligence and well spoken words. Your knowledge of basketball is immense and I enjoy your analytics and thoughts you a...
Lakers Old Guy Fan 2025/07/03
Lebron Buyout?
Jovan—great show, and love the Great Western Forum as well. My question is this: You’re the Lakers. Lebron doesn’t like the roster but instead of as...
KevStam 2025/06/22
The best Laker content on the web
Always bring consistently the clearest and most realistic perspective. Not a fanboy but gives laker fans the information they need!
Dirty Bates 2025/06/18
Great episode
This episode with Iztok Franko was exceptional. Great info and insight on Luka’s past success, well-reasoned options for building around him. Loved li...
fordaays 2025/06/15
No Anthony pls
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