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Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

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  • Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

    Rob Pelinka & JJ Redick Exit Interview Reaction: Team Needs, LeBron & AR, Front Office Additions

    2026/05/13 | 2h 5 mins.
    Jovan Buha reacts to the end-of-season media availability for Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

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    TIMESTAMPS:
    0:00 Intro
    1:59 Takeaway No. 1: LA plans to add two assistant GMs as they revamp the front office
    5:07 Takeaway No. 2: The Lakers' interest in retaining LeBron, Austin Reaves & Rui Hachimura
    9:26 Takeaway No. 3: The roster's need for depth, defense, youth & athleticism
    18:49 Takeaway No. 4: The importance of the draft & developing young talent
    24:53 Q&A
    2:00:32 Outro

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    Lakers-Thunder Game 4 Reaction: LA Swept By OKC In Round 2, LeBron's Future, Important Summer Ahead

    2026/05/12 | 2h 26 mins.
    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-110 loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

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    TIMESTAMPS:
    0:00 Intro
    4:01 Thank you all for this season
    5:27 Buha's Big Picture: Looking back at an incredible 2025-26 season
    18:19 Notable performers
    33:31 Stat of the night: LA outscored OKC 39-31 in the third
    34:45 Takeaway No. 1: The important offseason ahead
    39:34 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron's future
    41:55 Takeaway No. 3: Luka Doncic offseason updates
    43:07 Q&A
    2:20:04 Outro

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    Lakers-Thunder Game 3 Reaction: OKC Dominates Another Second Half To Take 3-0 Series Lead

    2026/05/10 | 2h 46 mins.
    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-108 loss in Game 3 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

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    TIMESTAMPS:
    0:00 Intro
    5:29 Buha's Big Picture: Talent beats tactics
    18:58 Notable performers
    39:54 Stats of the night: 30 OKC points off LA's 17 turnovers + LA was 3-for-10 on 3s in the second half
    41:25 Takeaway No. 1: What tonight's rotation says about the roster's future
    45:45 Takeaway No. 2: Game 4 adjustments
    49:06 Takeaway No. 3: LA's needs remain as clear as ever
    51:40 Q&A
    2:40:18 Outro

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    Lakers-Thunder Game 2 Reaction: OKC Takes 2-0 Lead, Too Many Mistakes, Austin Reaves Drops Playoff Career-High 31 Points

    2026/05/08 | 2h 22 mins.
    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 125-107 loss in Game 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

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    TIMESTAMPS:
    0:00 Intro
    4:28 Buha's Big Picture: Mistakes and mental lapses continue to cost the Lakers
    16:54 Notable performers
    35:35 Stats of the night: OKC was +13 in the non-Shai minutes & LA's 21 turnovers
    37:04 Takeaway No. 1: Austin Reaves bounces back with playoff career-high 31 points
    45:44 Takeaway No. 2: Injury update on Luka Doncic
    47:17 Takeaway No. 3: Game 3 adjustments (pre-rewatch)
    51:26 Q&A
    2:16:54 Outro

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    Lakers-Thunder Game 1 Reaction: LA Blown Out Despite Limiting SGA, LeBron Dominates, Austin Reaves Struggles

    2026/05/06 | 2h 11 mins.
    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 108-90 loss in Game 1 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

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    TIMESTAMPS:
    0:00 Intro
    7:09 Buha's Big Picture: Opening thoughts on Lakers-Thunder (LeBron, SGA, LA's defense, etc.)
    21:41 Notable performers
    31:45 Stats of the night: 95.0 offensive rating for the Lakers + -12 in the 12 non-LeBron minutes
    34:45 Takeaway No. 1: Austin Reaves was awful offensively in Game 1
    45:30 Takeaway No. 2: Game 2 adjustments
    49:21 Takeaway No. 3: Jarred Vanderbilt injury update
    49:47 Q&A
    2:06:13 Outro

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About Buha's Block with Jovan Buha
Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers, analyzes the purple and gold with a weekly podcast that includes news, Xs and Os, statistical analysis, and exclusive interviews with media, players, team personnel, and more.
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