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Jovan Buha is joined by Raj Chipalu to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' first two preseason games.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:51 First impression of the new-look Lakers
10:52 LA's uptick in 3-point volume and pace
16:36 Lakers' strategy in non-Kessler lineups
21:11 Projected starters after the first two games
27:32 Projected bench rotation
41:24 Who's the fourth-most important Laker?
44:48 Defensive adjustments
49:26 Q&A
1:03:25 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-98 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:17 Buha's Big Picture: LA's high standards deem this type of loss 'unacceptable'
5:25 Notable performers
23:06 Stats of the night: 18 stocks & no Laker with more than 5 rebs
24:42 Takeaway No. 1: A clearer sense of the rotational hierarchy
26:41 Takeaway No. 2: Mamu & Grimes are offensive bright spots
29:38 Takeaway No. 3: Early concerns (non-Kessler rim protection & rebounding)
33:04 Q&A
2:07:33 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-103 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:17 Buha's Big Picture: First impressions of the new-look Lakers
12:58 Notable performers
36:22 Stats of the night: 20 3-pointers & 19 stocks
36:58 Takeaway No. 1: First (incomplete) look at the new rotation
42:24 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates
43:48 Takeaway No. 3: Room for improvement
46:18 Q&A
2:14:39 Outro

Jovan Buha analyzes one thing to watch for each Los Angeles Lakers player in the preseason.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Luka Doncic
2:58 Austin Reaves
4:11 Walker Kessler
5:12 Quentin Grimes
6:42 Sandro Mamukelashvili
8:36 Collin Sexton
10:35 Ziaire Williams
12:35 Matisse Thybulle
14:38 Jake LaRavia
15:43 Adou Thiero
17:29 Cameron Carr
18:48 Jarred Vanderbilt
20:11 Kevon Looney
21:41 Bronny James, Jaden Hardy & Dalton Knecht
24:05 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to Day 3 of Los Angeles Lakers training camp.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:08 Takeaway No. 1: 'Best training camp'
4:16 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates heading into the preseason
6:36 Takeaway No. 3: Offensive emphasis
8:00 Additional misc. notes
13:17 Q&A
1:39:14 Outro