Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
6:53 Buha's Big Picture: OKC delivers an embarrassing reality check for LA (+ Notable performers)
29:50 Stat of the night: OKC attempted 23 more FGs than LA
30:50 Takeaway No. 1: The potential impact of a long Luka absence
34:44 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart injury update
35:08 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch
36:46 Q&A
2:07:29 Outro

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Jovan Buha is joined by Raj Chipalu of Silver Screen & Roll and Offside to discuss the Lakers' 15-2 march, Luka Doncic's historic month, the upcoming matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, potential first-round playoff matchups, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:44 What stood out most during the Lakers' 15-2 March?
10:10 Luka's historic month and best-in-the-world play
25:01 LAL-OKC preview
47:23 What would constitute success vs. OKC from a process perspective?
55:46 Who's the preferred matchup for LA in Round 1: MIN or HOU?
1:09:09 Q&A
1:35:46 Outro

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
5:27 Buha's Big Picture: March Madness
16:18 Notable performers
31:37 Stat of the night: 15-2 in March
32:19 Takeaway No. 1: Recapping Luka's historic March
36:49 Takeaway No. 2: JJ Redick deserves his flowers for a second straight season
44:09 Takeaway No. 3: LAL-OKC preview & stakes
51:55 Q&A
1:54:51 Outro

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-101 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday, March 30, 2026.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
3:24 Buha's Big Picture: Sharpening the non-Luka minutes
8:36 Notable performers
19:38 Stats of the night: 13-for-13 from the centers & LeBron's third triple-double of the season
20:07 Takeaway No. 1: Much-needed rest for Luka, AR & the rest of the Lakers
22:58 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart remains day-to-day until he's '100 percent'
25:14 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch (including No. 3 seed battle)
29:00 Q&A
1:28:44 Outro

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Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:09 Question No. 1: How does LeBron's cap hold affect LA's cap space?
16:34 Question No. 2: Concerning that Luka is taking so many contested shots + driving less?
26:53 Question No. 3: Calculus for trading 2026 first-round pick this summer?
32:45 Question No. 4: Will the Lakers keep Deandre Ayton?
38:36 Question No. 5: When do awards voters finalize their votes?
40:52 Question No. 6: Goalposts different for defenders on offense vs. scorers on defense?
45:57 Question No. 7: Who did I vote for in MVP in 2023 and 2025?
51:09 Question No. 8: Will the "Luka is a terrible defender" discourse ever end?
1:05:05 Outro

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