How Each Lakers Player Can Realistically Improve This Season
Jovan Buha looks at one area each Los Angeles Lakers player could improve on for the upcoming season.
From Luka Doncic's 2-point percentage to LeBron James' rim frequency to Deandre Ayton's pick-and-roll defense, there are numerous ways that the Lakers could benefit from internal improvement for 2025-26.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:51 Luka Doncic
4:12 LeBron James
8:15 Austin Reaves
12:46 Deandre Ayton
16:22 Rui Hachimura
19:18 Marcus Smart
22:51 Jarred Vanderbilt
27:02 Gabe Vincent
29:34 Jake LaRavia
32:04 Jaxson Hayes
34:16 Maxi Kleber
37:01 Dalton Knecht
39:06 Bronny James
42:22 Adou Thiero
43:42 Outro
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Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions in the latest episode of Buha's Block.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers’ updated trade stance this week, the scheme changes JJ Redick should make next season, if the Lakers are truly in win-now mode, if Austin Reaves is worth $35-plus million, if the 2009 Lakers would beat the 2020 Lakers in a seven-game series, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:17 Question No. 1: Will the Lakers wait until midseason to make a trade?
10:48 Question No. 2: What scheme changes should JJ Redick make next season?
22:23 Question No. 3: Are the Lakers truly in win-now mode with this roster?
26:52 Question No. 4: Can this front office manage the Luka Era?
33:26 Question No. 5: Is Austin Reaves worth $35-plus million?
40:23 Question No. 6: 2009 Lakers vs. 2020 Lakers: Who wins in a seven-game series?
50:07 Question No. 7: Where is losing Jordan Goodwin on the Caru-bac Scale?
53:21 Question No. 8: Should the Lakers try to trade for Anthony Black?
56:33 Outro
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Mailbag: My BOLDEST Prediction, Luka's Lakers Expectations, Players With The Most To Prove
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions in the latest episode of Buha's Block.
Jovan makes a bold prediction about the Lakers' ceiling in 2025-26, explains why he believes Marcus Smart and Dalton Knecht have a lot to prove in training camp, analyzes whether Luka Doncic will be compared to Kobe Bryant the way that LeBron James has been, the Lakers' defense, JJ Redick and the coaching staff's improvement in Year 2, the LA Clippers/Kawhi Leonard/Aspiration situation, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:16 Question No. 1: What is my boldest prediction for this season?
4:10 Question No. 2: Which players have the most to prove in training camp?
9:28 Question No. 3: Will Luka be compared to Kobe the same way LeBron was?
15:36 Question No. 4: Is LA’s stretch of league-best defense from last season replicable? Can LeBron do more on defense and less on offense?
19:22 Question No. 5: Can we expect improvement from JJ Redick and the coaching staff in Year 2?
23:37 Question No. 6: What are the ceilings for Jarred Vanderbilt and Jake LaRavia? Should LaRavia start?
28:46 Question No. 7: If I could cover any non-Lakers team in NBA history, who would I pick?
31:51 Question No. 8: Thoughts on Clippers/Kawhi/Aspiration situation?
37:43 Outro
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Lakers Q&A: LA's Ceiling, Adou Thiero's Potential Role, Biggest Games Of The Season
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:10 Q&A
1:16:28 Outro
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Lakers Q&A: LeBron's Future, Best Wing Trade Targets, How Serious is LA About This Season?
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Q&A
54:49 Outro
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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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