Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

• How Can The Lakers Overcome Their Recent Struggles? New Starters? Trades? W/ Iztok Franko

  Jovan Buha welcomes Iztok Franko of digginbasketball to discuss the Lakers' recent struggles, how they can overcome their athleticism deficit, the optimal rotation around Luka Doncic, and more. 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 1:37 How much have we learned from LA's recent skid (2-3 in the last five games)? 8:57 Analyzing the encouraging elements of LA's 17-7 start 12:21 What short-term changes should LA make? Starters? Rotation? 23:21 Should Adou Thiero and/or Jarred Vanderbilt be playing more? 34:06 How much would a trade help? And what do they need? Fifth starter? More? 38:27 Ranking Herb Jones, Andrew Wiggins, Dillon Brooks & Derrick Jones Jr. (the top theoretical targets) 44:21 Q&A 1:26:27 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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• NBA Title Contender Rankings At The Quarter Mark W/ Claire de Lune | Beyond The Block

  Jovan Buha is joined by Claire de Lune to rank the top 10 NBA contenders at the quarter mark of the season. 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 Tier 1: GOAT Trajectory 2:36 No. 1: Oklahoma City Thunder Tier 2: OKC's Biggest Challengers 15:26 No. 2: Denver Nuggets 24:11 No. 3: Houston Rockets Tier 3: Fringe Contenders One Move/Player Away 30:59 No. 4: New York Knicks 37:33 No. 5: Los Angeles Lakers 55:47 No. 6: San Antonio Spurs 1:02:25 No. 7: Minnesota Timberwolves Tier 4: Someone Has To Come Out Of The East 1:07:43 No. 8: Detroit Pistons 1:12:48 No. 9: Cleveland Cavaliers 1:18:27 No. 10: Orlando Magic 1:22:57 Q&A 1:36:56 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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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• Lakers-Spurs Reaction: San Antonio's Speed & Shooting Eliminates LA From NBA Cup Quarterfinals

  Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 132-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. 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 3:56 Buha's Big Picture: LA's fatal flaw has become impossible to ignore 20:49 Notable performers 32:35 Stats of the night: 48-31 bench scoring edge for Spurs; 27-21 fast-break points, 11-2 second-chance points, and 16-11 points off turnovers advantages as well for SAS 33:35 Takeaway No. 1: Marcus Smart's impact in his return 36:57 Takeaway No. 2: LA's recent struggles vs. above-.500 teams (2-3 since seven-game win streak) 39:42 Takeaway No. 3: Small-ball success in the fourth 43:08 Q&A 1:43:51 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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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• Lakers Q&A: NBA Cup Matchup vs. Spurs, Marcus Smart's Return, Rich Paul's Comments

  Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers questions. 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 3:06 Q&A 1:39:28 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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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• Lakers-Sixers Reaction: LeBron Dominates In The Clutch As LA Wraps Another Successful Road Trip

  Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. 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 3:39 Buha's Big Picture: The Return of The King 16:33 Notable performers 30:55 Stats of the night: LeBron's 10 straight to ice game + Lakers being 8-0 in the clutch 32:06 Takeaway No. 1: Another successful road trip 36:06 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart injury update -- and why that's so important 40:32 Takeaway No. 3: Lakers-Spurs NBA Cup quarterfinals preview 46:20 Q&A (abrupt start due to Wifi issues) 1:20:07 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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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