Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers for The Athletic, covers the purple and gold with a weekly podcast, including news, analysis and e...
Lakers-Blazers Postgame Reaction: LeBron, Austin Reaves Carry LA In Gritty Win Without Luka Doncic
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' "cheat code," why it's OK to excessively praise LeBron James, LA's turnovers and recent offensive sloppiness, an update on Luka Doncic, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:07 Overarching takeaways: LA's "cheat code," according to JJ Redick
7:47 Stat of the night: LA was plus-20 in DFS's 33 minutes as a starter
10:57 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron is deserving of excessive praise
15:15 Takeaway No. 2: The turnovers remain out of control
18:30 Takeaway No. 3: A Luka Doncic health update
22:23 Q&A
1:14:43 Outro
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Inside 'Court of Gold': Viral KD moment, LeBron, USA-Serbia With Director Jake Rogal
Jovan Buha welcomes Jake Rogal, the director of “Court of Gold,” to discuss the new Netflix docuseries on men's basketball at the 2024 Olympics.
Jovan and Jake discuss how Rogal selected the four countries to cover, the viral interview with Kevin Durant, Serbia’s bronze celebration, Anthony Edwards’ magnetic personality, LeBron James, what the contingency plan was if Team USA lost to Serbia, Nikola Jokic, the lasting impact of the documentary, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:54 How Jake picked the four countries for 'Court of Gold'
3:37 Viral interview with Kevin Durant
6:26 Serbia’s bronze medal celebration
7:58 Anthony Edwards consistently steals the show
9:39 Working with LeBron James
11:33 How Jake and his team determined what footage to use
13:01 How they ended up in the Germany locker room
14:18 The potential pivot if Serbia beats the US in the semifinals
16:21 At what point did Jake realize that USA-Serbia was an all-time game?
17:41 Nikola Jokic’s basketball IQ and reverence among his peers
20:17 What Jake wants the lasting impact of 'Court of Gold' to be
21:17 Outro
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Lakers-Hornets Postgame Reaction: LA Collapses Late In Second Straight Brutal Loss
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 100-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' second straight disappointing loss, the adjustment process with Luka Doncic, LA's awful offensive output, their inability to get stops in crunch time, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:29 Overarching takeaway: This will take some time -- and that's OK
8:13 Stat of the night: 97 points (and fewer than 50 in both halves)
9:47 Takeaway No. 1: LA is undergoing a metamorphosis offensively
17:06 Takeaway No. 2: The crunch-time POA defense & rim protection was concerning
25:45 Takeaway No. 3: The ongoing center situation
28:52 Q&A
1:07:34 Outro
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Five BIG Lakers Questions Coming Out Of The All-Star Break
Jovan Buha analyzes five post-All-Star break questions for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jovan examines how Luka Doncic can elevate the Lakers’ offense to contender level, LA’s apparent small-ball destiny, the optimal balance with the rotation and lineups, if the Lakers will add another free agent or buyout player (or convert a two-way player), LA’s postseason ceiling, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:51 Shout-out to the Late Night Gang!
2:13 Question No. 1: How much will Luka elevate LA’s offense?
13:43 Question No. 2: Is LA destined to play small-ball in big spots?
23:07 Question No. 3: What’s the optimal balance with stars, starters + rotation?
28:41 Question No. 4: Does LA add another player?
34:57 Question No. 5: What is this group’s ceiling?
38:10 Outro
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Lakers-Jazz Postgame Reaction: LA Enters The All-Star Break With Disappointing Loss
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-119 loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers at the All-Star break, Luka Doncic's second game, Alex Len's debut, the importance of the Lakers' top eight players being healthy, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:29 Overarching takeaway: LA has won 12 of 15 entering the ASB
8:53 Stat of the night: LA goes 17-for-30 from the FT line (56.7%)
11:24 Takeaway No. 1: Luka's stellar passing and the offense adjusting
19:16 Takeaway No. 2: Alex Len's debut
28:38 Takeaway No. 3: There is still a lot to be bullish about with LA
33:47 Q&A
1:35:22 Outro
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Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers for The Athletic, covers the purple and gold with a weekly podcast, including news, analysis and exclusive interviews with media, players, coaches, team personnel and more.
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