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-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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Lakers Sign Alex Len & Waive Christian Wood: Breaking Down Len's Fit With LA
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers signing Alex Len and waiving Christian Wood on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Len additions, his strengths and weaknesses, what's next for the Lakers with one more potential move, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:02 What this means for the Lakers
4:23 Len's strengths
6:51 Len's weaknesses
13:13 What, if anything, is next for LA?
15:50 Q&A
1:18:11 Outro
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Lakers-Jazz Postgame Reaction: Luka Doncic Debuts For LA As They Win Sixth Straight
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 132-113 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday, February 10, 2025.
Jovan analyzes Luka Doncic's debut, the Lakers' new starting lineup and rotation, LA leaning fully into its small-ball identity, Austin Reaves' new (old) role, the Lakers' sixth straight win, Alex Len, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:22 Overarching takeaway: LA keeps it rolling while incorporating Luka
5:35 Stat of the night: Luka's turnover and Austin's nine rebounds
10:16 Takeaway No. 1: Luka Doncic's debut is a success
22:30 Takeaway No. 2: The new starting lineup and rotation
30:38 Takeaway No. 3: LA fully leans into small-ball identity
35:52 Q&A
1:40:26 Outro
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Ep. 87: Lakers Storylines At 50 Games: Luka Doncic, Center Market, LeBron Sets Tone
Jovan Buha breaks down the biggest storylines for the Los Angeles Lakers at the 50-game mark of the season.
Jovan analyzes the craziest stretches in Lakers history, LA trading for Luka Doncic, the fallout from the Mark Williams rescinded trade, LeBron James setting the tone, Jarred Vanderbilt’s return, the center rotation, center options in free agency, JJ Redick’s growth, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:27 Storyline No. 1: Is this the craziest stretch in Lakers history?
12:27 Storyline No. 2: LA trades for Luka Doncic
20:32 Storyline No. 3: The fallout from the nixed Mark Williams deal
26:18 Storyline No. 4: LA is playing its best basketball of the season
30:47 Storyline No. 5: LeBron James sets the tone
34:09 Storyline No. 6: The return of Jarred Vanderbilt
40:12 Storyline No. 7: The current center rotation
48:04 Storyline No. 8: The 15th roster spot
54:04 Storyline No. 9: JJ Redick coming into his own as a coach
58:56 Storyline No. 10: The road ahead (remaining strength of schedule)
1:02:03 Outro
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Lakers' Trade For Mark Williams Rescinded + Lakers-Pacers Postgame Reaction
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' trade for Mark Williams being rescinded due to Williams failing his physical with the team. He also reacts to the Lakers' 124-117 win over the Indiana Pacers on February 8, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the impact of not adding Williams, the underwhelming center buyout and free-agent market, the awkwardness of bringing back Dalton Knecht, the Lakers winning 11 of 13 games, Austin Reaves' career-high 45 points with LeBron James and Luka Doncic out, Jordan Goodwin's Lakers debut, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:29 Analyzing the impact of the nixed Williams trade
10:29 Why I think this lowers LA's ceiling this season
13:46 The fallout of all of this for Dalton Knecht
15:31 The center buyout/free-agent market is underwhelming
19:21 Overaching takeaway from Lakers-Pacers: Another impressive win as LA ascends to No. 4 in the West
20:52 Stat of the night: 45-7-7 from Austin Reaves
21:19 Takeaway No. 1: Reaves continues to show his importance
23:16 Takeaway No. 2: Jordan Goodwin impresses in debut
26:30 Q&A
2:01:02 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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