Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Jovan Buha welcomes Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) to break down the 2026 NBA Draft through the lens of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:09 What can the Lakers learn from their recent draft misses?
6:32 How will Tony Bennett influence LA's draft approach?
10:45 What's the biggest takeaway with this draft class?
12:32 Can LA find a rotation-level guy at No. 25?
14:00 Who should the Lakers target at No. 25?
14:09 Joshua Jefferson
19:59 Zuby Ejiofor
24:14 Henri Veesaar
33:48 Tarris Reed Jr.
36:59 Ranking Mike's four options for No. 25
40:02 Jayden Quaintance
45:16 Chris Cenac Jr.
52:57 Final ranking of Mike's favorite (potential) options
55:18 Should LA consider trading back?
58:19 Is there a player(s) worth trading up for?
1:01:13 Evaluating this pick vs. the 2031 and 2033 firsts as trade assets
1:04:37 Mike's favorite second-round prospects (picks No. 31-45)
1:10:30 Outro

Jovan Buha discusses one of the Los Angeles Lakers' most important offseason decisions: whether to create cap space or remain an over-the-cap team.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:24 The case for and against using cap space
12:01 The case for and against going above the cap
19:29 Closing thoughts
23:22 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your questions about the Los Angeles Lakers.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Question: Should LA build its roster with Wemby in mind?
9:32 Question: How much should LeBron factor into LA's timeline? Most realistic trade targets next to Luka & Austin?
18:17 Question: Ideal draft archetype: defensive wing, stretch 5, or physical big?
23:54 Question: Thoughts on LA's new front office structure?
27:15 Question: Bargain FAs + best trade targets for LA's needs?
34:14 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your questions about the Los Angeles Lakers.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:38 Question: Ideal boxes for LA's next center to check?
12:27 Question: Who are some under-the-radar targets?
17:24 Question: What lessons are applicable for LA from the Knicks?
24:39 Question: Should LA trade for Christian Braun if they get a pick?
32:44 Question: Thoughts on a Nic Claxton & Robert Williams III pairing?
38:15 Outro

Jovan Buha analyzes one area each Los Angeles Laker could improve on for next season.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:02 Luka Doncic
5:40 LeBron James
8:04 Austin Reaves
13:01 Marcus Smart
15:32 Rui Hachimura
19:18 Deandre Ayton
23:17 Luke Kennard
25:36 Jaxson Hayes
27:56 Jake LaRavia
29:23 Jarred Vanderbilt
32:25 Adou Thiero
34:36 Bronny James
36:24 Outro