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Jovan Buha is joined by Tony Jones of The Athletic to preview Collin Sexton's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.Follow Tony on X: https://x.com/TjonesonthenbaAnd read him at The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/tony-jones/If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:43 Is Sexton finally LA's answer at backup PG?3:04 Can he step into a larger role when Luka/Austin are out?6:58 How much will his 3PT shooting allow him to thrive off the ball?9:28 How problematic is his defense?12:47 Will his defense potentially limit his usefulness next to both Luka and Austin?16:15 Can he be a locker-room leader?21:28 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report to preview Matisse Thybulle's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.Follow Sean on X: https://x.com/highkinAnd read him at The Rose Garden Report: https://www.rosegardenreport.com/If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:23 How does Thybulle fit with the Lakers?3:25 His best role offensively6:00 How impactful is he defensively?9:45 Him on vs. off the ball on defense11:31 Does he make sense as a starter?16:25 Why was his role reduced in the playoffs?18:15 What's he like off the court?22:17 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Tony Jones of The Athletic to preview Walker Kessler's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.Follow Tony on X: https://x.com/TjonesonthenbaAnd read him at The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/tony-jones/If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:48 Is Kessler who the Lakers believe he is?4:26 Why was the acquisition so polarizing?8:42 What will Walker look like offensively next to Luka and Austin?12:54 How real is his 3-point and passing progress?14:40 Is his health/availability a legitimate concern?18:15 What's Walker like in the locker room?19:49 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 2026-27 schedule release.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:01 Notes on LA's schedule1:50 LA's first 10 games of the season3:21 Longest road trip of the season4:31 LAL only plays OKC & SAS three times each5:58 The most important games of the season12:44 LAL-GSW opening night thoughts15:45 LAL-PHI Christmas Day thoughts18:23 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' record-breaking $12.5 billion sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaChapters:0:00 Intro3:33 Why did Mark Walter sell the team 14 months later?4:37 Looking back on the Walter era7:06 What we know about Bob Iger and Josh Kushner8:58 Does Jeanie Buss remain in charge?12:01 The uncertainty with the new dynamic16:25 What's next for Iger and Kushner?18:31 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Es Baraheni of The Athletic to preview Sandro Mamukelashvili's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.Follow Es on X: https://x.com/JustEsBaraheniWatch him on The Athletic's NBA Daily: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAthleticNBADailyAnd read him at Raptors Republic: https://raptorsrepublic.com/author/es/If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:55 Breaking down Mamu's game on both ends4:01 How Mamu fits with the Lakers6:51 Mamu's 4-year, $52M contract8:31 Is Mamu more of a 4 or a 5?13:31 Can Mamu start at the 4?17:54 Does Mamu fit better than Rui did?23:19 Mamu's 2026 playoff struggles26:23 What is Mamu like in the locker room?28:06 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Trevor Lane and Iztok Franko to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth starter battle, rotation, and projected minutes.Follow Iztok on X: https://x.com/iztok_frankoSubscribe to digginbasketball: https://digginbasketball.substack.com/Follow Trevor on X: https://x.com/TrevorLaneFollow Lakers Collective: https://www.youtube.com/@LakersCollectiveFollow Lakers Nation: https://www.youtube.com/@LakersNationFollow The BasketballBulletin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasketballBulletinFollow The NBA Front Office Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/NBAFrontOfficeIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:08 Analyzing the four candidates for LA's fifth starting spot16:57 Which players fill out the backend of the rotation?30:36 How many minutes will each projected rotation player play?42:50 What does the rotation look like if LA lands a starting wing and/or backup C?46:20 LA's new depth stands out48:26 Who will LA waive/trade to get to 15 players?50:07 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:31 Question No. 1: Where would LA rank with PJ or Kuminga?6:18 Question No. 2: Is it possible to land a good backup C and a starting wing?12:14 Question No. 3: Could this team actually be fine as is?18:26 Question No. 4: Is Mamu closer to what LA needs at the 4 than Rui?23:00 Question No. 5: Would PJ Washington be the ideal fifth starter?29:11 Question No. 6: Is Grant Williams an overlooked option?37:05 Question No. 7: Over/under on organized offense rate next season?39:44 Question No. 8: How much will Ziaire Williams play if no PJ/Kuminga?43:32 Question No. 9: What's the greatest Lakers team of all-time?52:38 Question No. 10: Who are my favorite Lakers ever?57:08 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:28 Question No. 1: Can LA trade for a wing now + still use NTMLE next summer?13:05 Question No. 2: Why are the Lakers interested in Kuminga?22:31 Question No. 3: Does LA match up better with OKC without Dort?31:24 Question No. 4: Can anyone win the title nowadays post-NYK?36:07 Question No. 5: Can Carr & Thiero develop into starters?43:57 Question No. 6: Would you trade Carr & Thiero for Watson or Murphy?49:19 Question No. 7: Is JJ the right coach for the team?56:12 Question No. 8: Will LA keep Hardy after welcoming him?59:06 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:26 Question No. 1: What will LA's offensive and defensive identities be this season?12:06 Question No. 2: Will the Lakers win at least 50 games again?15:20 Question No. 3: How would adding Kuminga change LA's season outlook? (+ my favorite sitcoms)23:30 Question No. 4: Are the Lakers afraid to go all-in with their assets?28:10 Question No. 5: How can LA add two starters + a backup C?37:14 Question No. 6: Will JJ hinder the young players' growth?43:14 Question No. 7: Who has the brighter future: LA or Dallas?47:54 Outro

Jovan Buha analyzes LeBron James' signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:10 Why did LeBron choose Philadelphia?3:29 How the 76ers' starting lineup will fit together offensively8:37 How the Sixers stack up in the East and NBA13:28 LeBron's relationship with Philly & its fans14:44 Final thoughts on LeBron to Philly16:30 What's next for the rest of the league?17:22 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Mike Garcia to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' young core from summer league — Cameron Carr, Adou Thiero, Chris Mañon and Arthur Kaluma — and how ready each is for NBA minutes next season.If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Follow Mike on Substack: https://lakersdraft.substack.com/And on X: https://x.com/CanyonDriverBuha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:03 Opening impressions of Cameron Carr10:03 Areas of improvement for Carr15:19 Is Carr ready for a rotation role?18:18 Adou Thiero's progress this summer26:21 Why Thiero should be playing from Day 130:52 Arthur Kaluma's rise and two-way potential37:20 How Kaluma potentially fits into the wing rotation41:31 Chris Mañon's potential viability at the NBA level47:10 Who makes more sense on the roster: Kaluma or Mañon?50:36 Q&A1:26:29 Outro

Jovan Buha analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers' signing of Matisse Thybulle, including how Thybulle fits, where things stand with the Lakers' roster, and their next moves.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro4:02 Thybulle's profile & strengths8:55 Thybulle's limitations15:00 Where does he slot in the rotation?22:26 What's next with Kuminga?25:26 Who will the Lakers eventually move on from?30:15 Q&A1:24:15 Outro

Jovan Buha analyzes how the Oklahoma City Thunder's trade of Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks impacts the Los Angeles Lakers.If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:46 Initial thoughts on OKC trading Dort5:52 How this trade impacts the Lakers' pursuit of Kuminga/another starter15:24 Why LA's biggest hurdle is currently rerouting its players32:03 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers making several of their offseason moves official and to what's next with the Jonathan Kuminga situation.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:24 How LA can still create more cap space3:29 Why LA will most likely operate above the cap4:41 The asking price for Jonathan Kuminga7:09 Trade rules for the Lakers (once above the cap)9:01 Why Kuminga's contract is the most important part of the deal12:35 Additional Kuminga intel14:48 LA's reported lack of interest in PJ Washington22:37 Final thoughts on the Kuminga situation28:19 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks.If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro2:27 Why did the Lakers make this trade?10:17 What's the next move?18:48 Backup center options26:20 LA's updated depth chart37:05 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' blockbuster trade for Walker Kessler, as well as their signings of Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Collin Sexton.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:22 The Lakers land Walker Kessler6:51 Buha's Big Picture: The Lakers land a cornerstone, but (potentially) take a step back30:20 Takeaway No. 1: LA prioritizes youth, speed and shooting32:16 Takeaway No. 2: Perimeter defense remains a fatal flaw36:26 Takeaway No. 3: Big bets on Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr45:26 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to Day 1 of NBA free agency.If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow 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

Jovan Buha is joined by JSM to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' wing targets in free agency and the trade market.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Follow JSM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JSM24And follow him on X: https://x.com/JSMonYTBuha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:15 Ideal Lakers wing checklist7:05 Unrealistic wing targets11:53 Tier 1: Franchise cornerstone22:14 Tier 2: Ideal starters40:16 Tier 3: At the right price* (aka a first-round pick)46:34 Tier 4: Flawed fits1:02:16 Top 10 recap1:03:49 Honorable mention: Marcus Smart1:07:09 Q&A1:17:28 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to Cameron Carr's introductory press conference and then shares his perspective on free agents the Lakers can target on the cheap (below $10M annually).If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro4:12 Cameron Carr's intro press conference10:44 Lakers free-agent bargains11:07 LA's bargain priorities15:20 My favorite sub-$10M targets16:10 My favorite big targets29:46 My favorite wing targets42:53 My favorite guard targets56:33 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Khobi Price of the California Post to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' center targets in free agency and the trade market.If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Follow Khobi on X: https://x.com/khobi_priceRead him at the California Post: https://nypost.com/author/khobi-price/Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro2:21 Ideal Lakers center checklist6:46 Unrealistic center options9:31 Tier 1: Franchise cornerstones35:47 Tier 2: Long shots48:06 Tier 3: High-risk bets1:08:54 Tier 4: Developmental bet1:17:43 Tier 5: Flawed fits1:29:05 Our best and most realistic center outcomes for LA1:37:02 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers trading up to draft Cameron Carr with the No. 24 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:29 LA trades up for Cameron Carr4:11 Carr's strengths20:30 Carr's weaknesses29:26 Carr's fit with the Lakers this season (and beyond)38:20 Analyzing the rest of the first round48:19 Q&A2:18:08 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded in a blockbuster deal from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat.If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:30 Giannis trade reaction15:33 Other NBA news (Randle trade, Ayo extension, Trae Young, Suns re-signings, etc.)24:33 How all of this impacts the Lakers24:53 Positive developments for LA over the past 48 hours34:51 Negative developments for LA over the past 48 hours45:06 Q&A2:17:55 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.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro2:24 The case for and against using cap space12:01 The case for and against going above the cap19:29 Closing thoughts23:22 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your questions about the Los Angeles Lakers.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:20 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 reacts to the New York Knicks' 105-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro3:00 Game 2 Spurs-Knicks breakdown23:07 Q&A1:13:37 Outro

Jovan Buha and Claire de Lune discuss what the Los Angeles Lakers can learn from each of the NBA's four conference finalists: the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers.Follow Claire on X: https://x.com/ClaireMPLSRead her at The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/claire-de-luneIf you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:57 Oklahoma City Thunder9:38 Giannis detour18:55 New York Knicks32:49 San Antonio Spurs39:11 Cleveland Cavaliers45:35 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ 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/ukSZpjZxcA 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

Jovan Buha and Trevor Lane grade the Los Angeles Lakers' supporting cast and determine which role players should stay and which should go this offseason.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Follow Trevor on X: https://x.com/TrevorLaneWatch Lakers Nation: https://www.youtube.com/lakersnationWatch The Basketball Bulletin: https://www.youtube.com/TheBasketballBulletinWatch The NBA Front Office Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/NBAFrontOfficeBuha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:37 Marcus Smart10:35 Rui Hachimura23:59 Deandre Ayton32:17 Luke Kennard37:49 Jaxson Hayes43:47 Jake LaRavia49:34 Jarred Vanderbilt59:15 Adou Thiero, Bronny James, Maxi Kleber, Dalton Knecht & Nick Smith Jr.1:05:33 Outro

Jovan Buha and Khobi Price grade LeBron James, Luka Doncic, JJ Redick and Austin Reaves on their 2025-26 seasons.If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Follow Khobi on X: https://x.com/khobi_priceRead him at the California Post: https://nypost.com/author/khobi-price/Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro2:20 Luka Doncic15:42 LeBron James31:36 Austin Reaves54:28 JJ Redick1:16:33 Rob Pelinka & the front office1:29:17 Q&A1:43:08 Outro

Jovan Buha analyzes the five biggest questions of the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ 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/ukSZpjZxcA 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 0:31 Question No. 1: What are the Lakers trying to build? 5:28 Question No. 2: Will LA and LeBron find common ground? 12:03 Question No. 3: Just how untouchable is Austin Reaves? 16:28 Question No. 4: How aggressive will the Lakers be with upgrades? 20:58 Question No. 5: What does Luka want? 25:24 Outro

Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers questions.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/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/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:43 Question No. 1: What’s realistic for the Lakers with their cap flexibility?15:47 Question No. 2: How likely is it that LA is a cap space team? Prioritize NTMLE and minimums?20:45 Question No. 3: Who should LA keep based on their need for more two-way talent?31:42 Question No. 4: Which player archetypes should LA target in the draft?38:09 Question No. 5: Will LA keep the No. 25 pick?39:36 Question No. 6: Better to be top 5 offense/top 15 defense or top 10 offense/top 5 defense? Is LA actually going for it?45:40 Question No. 7: Any updates on LA’s scouting department?48:12 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ 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/ukSZpjZxcA 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 0:40 Question No. 1: Biggest roster need? Which position group? 7:01 Questions No. 2 and 3: Which RFAs should LA prioritize? Rui vs. Luke? 15:59 Question No. 4: Better to prioritize spending on a center or a wing? 18:37 Question No. 5: Why was the Austin Reaves playoff discourse so negative? 29:12 Question No. 6: If LeBron wants to make similar $, what should the Lakers do? 36:34 Question No. 7: Should the Lakers retain Rui Hachimura? 41:13 Outro