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-Bulls Reaction: LA Embarrasses With Season-Worst Defense Despite LeBron, Rui Returning
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 146-115 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' worst defensive performance of the season, LeBron James and Rui Hachimura returning, the big-picture defensive concerns from this game, the nine-man rotation, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:19 Overarching thought: The Lakers are back ... but need to get reconnected
9:44 Notable performers
11:33 Stat of the night: 146 points allowed (season-high and ties franchise record for most at home in regulation)
12:33 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron James & Rui Hachimura return ... and predictably look rusty
17:38 Takeaway No. 2: The big-picture defensive concerns from this loss
23:41 Takeaway No. 3: The nine-man rotation
28:12 Q&A
1:22:29 Outro
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Lakers Questions, X Factors & West Matchups With Andy Kamenetzky
Jovan Buha welcomes Andy Kamenetzky of Locked On Lakers to analyze the stretch run of the Los Angeles Lakers' season.
Jovan and Andy discuss their biggest question for the Lakers over the final 13 games, the team's X factor, the most important remaining game, the most difficult non-OKC West teams, where LA ranks in the conference and the league, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:31 Top-line takeaways from LA’s 6-games-in-8-days stretch?
11:57 What is the biggest question for the Lakers over the final 13 games?
22:51 Who is LA’s X factor over the rest of the season?
36:39 Which game will be the most telling over the final 13?
42:52 Rank these potential first-round opponents: Memphis, Houston, Minnesota, LA Clippers
51:56 Are Denver and Golden State the two biggest non-OKC threats for LA?
58:46 Where does LA rank in the West and the league?
1:06:09 Outro
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Lakers-Bucks Reaction: LA Is Blown Out Without Luka, LeBron & Reaves
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-89 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Jovan analyzes Bronny James' season-best performance, JJ Redick's update on LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, LA's 6-games-in-8-days stretch, the latest on the West standings, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:20 Overarching thought: LA survives its 6-games-in-8-days stretch
9:02 Notable performers
10:34 Stat of the night: Bronny's season-high 17 points & Markieff Morris' plus-minus
11:42 Takeaway No. 1: Bronny's career night
18:31 Takeaway No. 2: JJ is "hopeful" LeBron & Rui return on Saturday
20:34 Takeaway No. 3: Standings watch
24:39 Q&A
1:29:38 Outro
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Lakers-Nuggets Reaction: Luka Doncic Destroys Denver Again In LA's Third Straight Win
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-108 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Jovan analyzes why this win was so crucial for the Lakers, Luka Doncic's first-quarter dominance and success vs. Denver, LA surviving its 6-games-in-8-days stretch, the Milwaukee rematch, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:32 Overarching thought: This was an essential win for multiple reasons
7:21 Notable performers
9:46 Stat of the night: 30 points off turnovers (second-most of the season)
11:16 Takeaway No. 1: First-Quarter Don
16:46 Takeaway No. 2: LA survives its 6-games-in-8-days stretch
18:58 Takeaway No. 3: Milwaukee rematch preview
24:33 Q&A
1:30:19 Outro
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Luka's Comfort, Jaxson Hayes' Importance & Jordan Goodwin With Trevor Lane
Jovan Buha welcomes Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation to break down the latest around the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jovan and Trevor analyze Luka Doncic's growing comfort and impact within the Lakers' offense, Austin Reaves' recent dominance, Jaxson Hayes' return and importance, Jordan Goodwin's two-way contract situation, the Denver and Milwaukee rematches, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Biggest takeaway from LA’s back-to-back wins?
8:26 Is Jaxson Hayes LA’s center of the future?
14:48 Luka Doncic continues to look more comfortable offensively
25:01 Austin Reaves continues to excel as the No. 2 without LeBron
27:49 Do the Lakers have a 'Big 3'?
31:17 The Lakers have to sign Jordan Goodwin immediately … right?
38:09 Previewing Denver & Milwaukee rematches
47:27 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.