Folgen
-
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.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
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
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
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.
If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!
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
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Fehlende Folgen?
-
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.
If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!
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
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
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.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
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
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
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.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
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
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
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.
If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!
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
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
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.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
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
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
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.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
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
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
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.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
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
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Jovan Buha welcomes Tim (aka Cranjis McBasketball) to recap the Los Angeles Lakers' 2025 trade deadline and look ahead to the rest of the season.
Jovan and Tim discuss how Luka Doncic and Mark Williams fit with the Lakers, Williams' defensive limitations, grading the trade deadline, who should be the fifth starter, Austin Reaves, the empty roster spot, LA's ceiling and spot in the West pecking order, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:03 Cranjis’ reaction to the Luka Doncic trade
3:28 How Luka fits and improves the offense
9:40 Assessing the Mark Williams trade
16:07 Mark Williams’ defense
23:56 How Luka and MW change the offense
31:12 Luka off the ball
32:45 Grading the trade deadline
34:33 Who should be the fifth starter?
40:57 How does Austin fit alongside Luka and LeBron?
47:58 What should LA look for with its open empty roster spot?
55:01 What is LA’s ceiling? And where are they in West pecking order?
1:03:23 Outro
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-112 over the Golden State Warriors on February 6, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the new Mark Williams we learned ahead of the game, LeBron James joining the 40-40 Club, the Lakers' blueprint with this new group, one potential concern defensively, Jarred Vanderbilt, Luka Doncic, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:55 Overarching takeaway: LA is playing its best basketball of the season
6:09 Stat of the night: Jarred Vanderbilt's 14 rebounds in 21 minutes
9:21 Takeaway No. 1: Mark Williams trade context
18:02 Takeaway No. 2: The blueprint forward (and how Luka and MW fit in)
25:31 Takeaway No. 3: Perimeter speed defensively is still a concern
30:45 Q&A
1:31:34 Outro
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Jovan Buha reacts and recaps the Los Angeles Lakers' 2025 trade deadline on February 6, 2025.
He analyzes the Lakers' moves over the past month-plus, why this is an A+ trade cycle for LA, the current starting lineup and rotation, and Mark Williams before answering viewer/listener questions.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:16 Trade deadline recap
1:39 Projected starting lineup and rotation
4:38 Grading the Mark Williams trade (again)
8:03 Q&A
1:36:37 Outro
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles trading for center Mark Williams late on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the deal, Williams' fit on both sides of the ball, Luka Doncic coveting a Williams type, the projected starters/rotation, what's next for LA, their new ceiling, giving up on Dalton Knecht, the current center market, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:56 The Lakers get the type of C they wanted (and Luka wanted)
6:11 Mark Williams scouting report
14:19 LA's new projected starters/rotation
17:45 Assessing the current center market
20:58 The Lakers go all-in on Luka Doncic & LeBron James
27:09 What's next for LA ahead of the deadline?
31:24 How good are the Lakers? What's their ceiling?
36:02 Q&A
2:08:18 Outro
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 122-97 win over the LA Clippers on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' first game post-trade, a statement win ahead of the trade deadline, the postgame comments from LeBron James, LA's connectivity on both sides of the ball, LA having a positive point differential, the potential starting lineup, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:35 Overarching takeaway: This is the most connected LA has been
12:18 Stat of the night: +25 margin of victory (and +19 point differential)
13:53 Takeaway No. 1: What is the ideal starting lineup post-trade?
22:41 Takeaway No. 2: Luka-AD trade reactions from JJ Redick, Austin Reaves & LeBron James
31:04 Takeaway No. 3: Statement win before the trade deadline
33:56 Q&A
1:36:49 Outro
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Jovan Buha analyzes Luka Doncic's introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Jovan covers why Doncic appears motivated after being traded and criticized by the Dallas Mavericks, when Doncic could be making his Lakers debut, the updates from Rob Pelinka on the trade deadline and the center search, why the Lakers are clearly on Luka's timeline now, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:59 Takeaway No. 1: Luka is motivated after the trade and criticism
5:45 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates for Luka and Maxi Kleber
9:15 Takeaway No. 3: The benefits of familiarity
13:52 Takeaway No. 4: Pelinka speaks on trade deadline & center search
19:14 Takeaway No. 5: The Luka timeline
25:16 Outro
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Jovan Buha analyzes the impact of the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Luka Doncic and what comes next for LA.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:05 The end of the LeBron-AD era and looking back at AD in LA
4:29 Why was this trade so surprising?
5:40 Why did the Lakers do this?
8:33 How does this impact LA in the short term?
16:59 How does this impact LA in the long term?
20:29 What's next for the Lakers?
25:14 Q&A
49:01 Outro
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers trading Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic in a blockbuster three-team deal on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Jovan analyzes why the Lakers made this move, how it came together, the shocking nature of the deal, how Luka fits in LA, short and long-term implications, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:20 How I found out about the trade while still at MSG
1:46 Why this trade was so shocking
3:36 Why the Lakers had to make this trade
8:56 Short-term questions about Luka and the Lakers
14:30 Closing thoughts
15:04 Q&A
44:22 Outro
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Jovan Buha ranks his top 10 trade targets for the Los Angeles Lakers with the 2025 NBA trade deadline less than a week away.
Jovan breaks the players down into tiers based on value, explains why he likes each player, how they’d fit in the Lakers’ rotation, and proposes realistic trade offers.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:49 Explainer
3:28 Honorable mentions
4:57 Tier 1
5:41 Trade target No. 1: Walker Kessler
17:42 Trade target No. 2: Myles Turner
28:02 Tier 2
28:37 Trade target No. 3: Cam Johnson
35:35 Tier 3
36:14 Trade target No. 4: Bruce Brown Jr.
42:04 Trade target No. 5: Lonzo Ball
49:30 Trade target No. 6: Robert Williams III
54:29 Trade target No. 7: Jakob Poeltl
59:11 Trade target No. 8: Ayo Dosunmu
1:05:32 Tier 4
1:06:14 Trade target No. 9: Clint Capela
1:09:54 Trade target No. 10: Collin Sexton
1:15:11 Outro
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-96 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' first win since Anthony Davis got injured, LA's largest victory of the season, the new center rotation, another disappointing Jonas Valanciunas performance, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:26 Overarching takeaway: LA dominates early and often without AD
5:25 Stat of the night: Season-high 37 fast-break points
6:27 Takeaway No. 1: The new center rotation
10:56 Takeaway No. 2: The collective steps up (especially offensively)
14:30 Takeaway No. 3: Jonas Valanciunas is not the answer for LA at center
16:19 Q&A
1:20:49 Outro
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Jovan Buha reacts to the news that Anthony Davis will miss at least a week with an abdominal muscle strain.
Jovan analyzes the impact of Davis’ absence, which players will have to step up, LA’s schedule over the next week, how this will affect the Lakers at the trade deadline, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:59 Question No. 1: What is the impact of Anthony Davis’ absence?
7:04 Question No. 2: Which players have to step up?
9:55 Question No. 3: What’s LA’s schedule without AD?
17:00 Question No. 4: How does this impact their trade plans?
22:27 Outro
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices - Mehr anzeigen
