Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Jovan Buha is joined by Es Baraheni of The Athletic to preview Sandro Mamukelashvili's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:55 Breaking down Mamu's game on both ends
4:01 How Mamu fits with the Lakers
6:51 Mamu's 4-year, $52M contract
8:31 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 struggles
26:23 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.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:08 Analyzing the four candidates for LA's fifth starting spot
16:57 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 out
48:26 Who will LA waive/trade to get to 15 players?
50:07 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:31 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.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:28 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.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:26 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