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Jovan Buha
Los Angeles Lakers
Lebron James
Luka Doncic
NBA
Austin Reaves
Luka Dončić
Deandre Ayton
Lakers
Oklahoma City Thunder
Marcus Smart
Houston Rockets
Austin Reeves
Phoenix Suns
Golden State Warriors
San Antonio Spurs
NBA Cup
Rui Hachimura
Denver Nuggets
Kawhi Leonard
New Orleans Pelicans

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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Jovan Buha is joined by Tony Jones of The Athletic to preview Quentin Grimes' fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Jovan Buha is joined by Tony Jones of The Athletic to preview Walker Kessler's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' record-breaking $12.5 billion sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.

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Recent Guests

Tony Jones
Sixers writer and reporter for The Athletic, has covered the Jazz extensively
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Episode: Walker Kessler Preview: Why He's The Ideal Center For The Lakers (w/ Tony Jones)
Es Baraheni
Analyst with The Athletic and Raptors Republic
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Episode: Sandro Mamukelashvili Preview: How His Skill Set Can Unlock The Lakers' Offense (w/ Es Baraheni)
Trevor Lane
Analyst; Lakers Nation contributions; multiple Lakers-related outlets
Lakers Nation; Lakers Collective; Basketball Bulletin; Front Office Show
Episode: Who Should Be The Lakers' Fifth Starter? Rotation, Minutes & More (w/ Trevor Lane & Iztok Franko)
Andy Kamenetzky
Analyst, commentator for Locked On Lakers, ESPN LA Radio
Locked On Lakers, ESPN LA Radio
Episode: Lakers Sign Ziaire Williams, Austin Reaves Takes $5M Pay Cut: What's Next? (w/ Andy Kamenetzky)
Claire de Lune
NBA writer for The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: What Can the Lakers Learn From the NBA's Best Teams? (w/ Claire de Lune)
Tim Cranjis McBasketball
AKA Tim, guest on Lakers Exceptional podcast and BBall Index
Lakers Exceptional / BBall Index
Episode: Lakers-Thunder Series Preview: Prediction, Questions, X-Factors, Stats & More W/ Cranjis
Raj Chipalu
Raj Chipalu of Lakers Detailed, Silver Screen & Roll, Offside, Lakers Lounge
Lakers Detailed, Silver Screen & Roll, Offside, Lakers Lounge
Episode: Lakers-Thunder Preview, Luka's Historic March, Best First-Round Matchup W/ Raj Chipalu
Eric Pincus
Bleacher Report NBA writer and analyst; co-host of Sports Business Classroom discussion
Bleacher Report / Sports Business Classroom
Episode: Lakers' Offseason Plans, Giannis Pursuit, LeBron's Future, Austin Reaves & More W/ Eric Pincus
Vinay Killawalla
Contributor at Lakers Detailed
Lakers Detailed
Episode: Lakers Storylines Through 30ish Games: Checking In On State Of LA W/ Vinay Killawalla

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Jovan Buha
Host of Buha's Block with Jovan Buha; Lakers beat reporter and analyst

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 405 ratings
  • 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 sites don’t cover.

    His takes are often unique and leave one with much to ponder. I highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RotatingRelaxation
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 than you reported when you were comparing him to Gabe. A little acknowledgment of that would go a long ways.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Yamanyeaaaaaa
    United States6 months ago
  • 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 ramps up, he’s my go-to for insight on the team and gives me a much better perspective while watching games (for better or worse lol). The perfect blend of game analysis, personality, and analytics breakdown. Jovan knows ball.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scxlal
    United States6 months ago
  • Amazing!!

    By far the most reliable Lakers Podcast! keep it going! Let’s go Lakers

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Spocksma
    United States7 months ago
  • 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 answer so many of the listener questions. Jovan is not only very articulate but very informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeGillespie55
    United States10 months ago

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Walker Kessler Preview: Why He's The Ideal Center For The Lakers (w/ Tony Jones)
Q: Final one on Walker—what's he like as a dude and in the locker room?
Extremely good with the media, calm and likeable, honest without being confrontational, which bodes well for team chemistry as he becomes a pillar for the franchise.
Walker Kessler Preview: Why He's The Ideal Center For The Lakers (w/ Tony Jones)
Q: How legitimate are those wrinkles in his game, like three-point shooting and elbow actions?
His camp believes in the shooting trajectory and the Lakers' system could unlock more range; the key is how much shooting the team is willing to nurture and how quickly he can credibly threaten at distance.
Walker Kessler Preview: Why He's The Ideal Center For The Lakers (w/ Tony Jones)
Q: Tony, my man, how you doing?
I'm good, excited to dive into this with you and break down what Walker brings to the Lakers and how his unique skill set fits around Luka and Austin.
Lakers Mailbag: Why LA Should Make A Move Now + Next Summer's Cap Space, OKC & More
Q: What adjustments would you like to see from JJ's coaching next season?
Improve offensive optimization, give more leash to the bench and young players, and experiment with lineups and defensive schemes to test what works in regular season contexts for playoff applicability.
Lakers Mailbag: Why LA Should Make A Move Now + Next Summer's Cap Space, OKC & More
Q: How likely is a trade involving Hardy actually?
Hardy is not untouchable; the Lakers would consider trading him if it enables a bigger piece like Kuminga or Washington, but they'd prefer to send other expirings first; Hardy could be part of a broader trade package.

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The show analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers with a data-informed, Xs-and-Os approach. Episodes frequently cover roster construction, cap implications, and trade scenarios, blending analytical breakdowns with practical context around contracts, lineup fit, and development trajectories. Guests come from basketball analytics, media, and front-office-adjacent perspectives, providing insider angles on player evaluation, roster needs, and strategic decisions. The tone tends to be insightful and balanced, often arguing for careful, evidence-based moves over fan sentiment, while weaving in on-the-ground reporting and game-context analysis. This makes it valuable for listeners who want credible, podcast-length synthesis of roster-building and market dy... more

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