Afleveringen
-
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 -
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' first loss of the Grammy trip, how significant Anthony Davis' absence was and what it showed about the center depth, LA's 1-9 record with their City Edition jerseys, Rui Hachimura starting over Dorian Finney-Smith, Bronny James' first rotation minutes, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:23 Overarching takeaway: Once AD went down, they didn't stand a chance
11:15 Stat of the night: 1-9 with City Edition jerseys
13:13 Takeaway No. 1: AD's abdomen injury highlights the need for a better backup C
18:47 Takeaway No. 2: Rui Hachimura continues to start over Dorian Finney-Smith
22:42 Takeaway No. 3: Bronny James' first rotation minutes
28:56 Q&A
1:09:04 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 -
Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
-
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Jovan analyzes Anthony Davis' season-best performance, the Lakers' dominant start, turnovers and transition defense, Dorian Finney-Smith with the starters (again), the absence of Gabe Vincent, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:08 Overarching takeaway: An uninspiring win, but a win nonetheless
7:27 Stat of the night: AD's first quarter (21 points and 11 rebounds)
8:08 Takeaway No. 1: AD carries the Lakers with a 40-20 performance
11:29 Takeaway No. 2: LA missed Gabe Vincent
18:19 Takeaway No. 3: Second Impressions of Jarred Vanderbilt
22:04 Q&A
1:25:49 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 Los Angeles Lakers' 118-108 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Jovan analyzes LA's fifth win in six games, Jarred Vanderbilt's season debut, Dorian Finney-Smith with the starters, LA's evolving identity, the importance of winning the first game of the Grammy road trip, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:48 Overarching takeaway: The Lakers set the tone for the Grammy trip
8:02 Stat of the night: DFS (team-best plus-20) as a starter
12:08 Takeaway No. 1: A preview of what this group looks like without Rui Hachimura
15:58 Takeaway No. 2: Vando makes his season debut
26:17 Takeaway No. 3: LA's identity is becoming clearer (and should inform the trade deadline)
33:36 Q&A
1:49:57 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 answers all your Los Angeles Lakers questions in a special stream to celebrate reaching 20,000 subscribers this week.
Jovan analyzes the latest on the trade front, the potential fallout of Anthony Davis' comments, the potential frameworks for various trade targets, the risk of potentially trading Rui Hachimura, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:53 Q&A
1:20:17 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 -
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-96 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' best win of the season, the report that LeBron James and Anthony Davis want the team to make a trade, AD's comments on wanting another center and to play more power forward, LeBron making his 21st All-Star Game, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:50 Overarching takeaway: A statement win on multiple fronts
12:42 Stat of the night: LA outshoots Boston
14:56 Takeaway No. 1: LA flashes its ceiling
19:33 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron & AD apply public pressure on the organization
38:01 Takeaway No. 3: LeBron earns All-Star starting nod (21st appearance)
40:39 Q&A
1:55:18 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 welcomes Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times to grade the Los Angeles Lakers at the midway point of the season.
Jovan and Dan analyze the Lakers at the 41-game mark, their trade deadline plans, if they should go all-in like Phoenix, player and coach grades, the breaking news that Jarred Vanderbilt is returning, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:42 Thank you for 20K subscribers
2:48 LA at the midway point of the season
9:36 Which way are the Lakers leaning at the deadline?
16:47 Should LA be going all-in?
22:51 Criteria for player grades
23:35 LeBron James
29:33 Anthony Davis
35:25 Austin Reaves
43:16 Rui Hachimura
50:08 Jarred Vanderbilt is returning on Saturday vs. GSW
51:48 Max Christie
57:28 Gabe Vincent
58:35 Dorian Finney-Smith
59:16 Dalton Knecht
1:00:23 Jaxson Hayes & Cam Reddish
1:01:02 Shake Milton
1:01:51 Jalen Hood-Schifino
1:07:01 Incomplete grades (Vanderbilt & Christian Wood)
1:07:14 Bronny James
1:09:55 JJ Redick
1:16:35 Closing thoughts
1:20:15 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' 111-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' largest margin of victory of the season, LA at the midway, Dorian Finney-Smith rounding into form, Jonas Valanciunas, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:50 Overarching takeaway: LA's easiest win of the season
6:00 Stat of the night: Dorian Finney-Smith scoring 16 points (and what it says about the offense)
8:26 Takeaway No. 1: Taking stock of LA at the midway point of the season
15:59 Takeaway No. 2: DFS' role and minutes restriction
22:03 Takeaway No. 3: Jonas Valanciunas scouting report
28:02 Q&A
1:11:07 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 halfway point of the season.
Jovan analyzes the Dorian Finney-Smith trade, the three paths the Lakers can take at the 2025 trade deadline, LA’s needs on the trade market, their struggles vs. good teams, Austin Reaves’ emergence as the No. 3 option, LeBron James’ shooting, two-big lineups, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:22 Storyline No. 1: The Dorian Finney-Smith trade
9:51 Storyline No. 2: LA’s paths at the trade deadline
16:16 Storyline No. 3: The Lakers’ needs on the trade market
24:36 Storyline No. 4: Their struggles vs. good teams
29:46 Storyline No. 5: Austin Reaves is a legitimate No. 3 option
35:01 Storyline No. 6: LeBron James, the 40-year-old sniper
38:19 Storyline No. 7: Two-big lineups show some promise
42:55 Storylines No. 8-10: Trey Jemison/Backend of the roster/Switching scheme
47:24 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' 116-102 loss to the LA Clippers on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' continued struggles to above-.500 teams, the concerning postgame comments from LeBron James and JJ Redick, the brief success of the two-big lineups, LA's lack of identity midway through the season, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:29 Overarching takeaway: Another concerning loss to a good team
5:11 Stat of the night: Ivica Zubac's eight offensive rebounds
7:26 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron James, JJ Redick postgame comments
13:25 Takeaway No. 2: Two-big lineup shows some progress
20:37 Takeaway No. 3: What type of team do the Lakers want to be?
25:30 Q&A
1:31:53 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' 102-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Jovan analyzes Austin Reaves' career night, the elite level of shot-making from Reaves and LeBron James, the concerning context of the win, why defense is LA's biggest need on the trade market, Trey Jemison's debut, and more.
If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:04 Overarching takeaway: A win is a win but this one was concerning
8:53 Stat of the night: Austin Reaves' career-high 38 points
9:54 Takeaway No. 1: Reaves' continued growth as a No. 3 option
15:11 Takeaway No. 2: LA *needs* to add better defenders at the deadline
21:20 Takeaway No. 3: Trey Jemison first impressions
26:01 Q&A
1:12:15 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 Khobi Price of the Southern California News Group to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' plan to play bigger.
Jovan and Khobi analyze the Lakers’ comeback win over Miami, what using more two-big looks could mean, whether LA should be switching as much as they do, potential trade targets, bigger frontcourts, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:33 Where the Lakers are at post-DFS trade
6:50 What does LA using two-big looks mean?
19:25 How much should LA be switching?
31:32 What is LA’s biggest need three weeks away from the deadline?
40:53 How would Bruce Brown Jr. or Lonzo Ball fit?
47:11 Playoff concerns for Jarred Vanderbilt + Rui Hachimura
52:49 The benefits of playing bigger frontcourt lineups
1:04:25 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' 117-108 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' second-half comeback, JJ Redick's shootaround message to his group, LA's defense forcing Miami turnovers, Austin Reaves and LeBron James dissecting Miami's zones, Rui Hachimua and Gabe Vincent stepping up with Dorian Finney-Smith out, the Quincy Olivari/Trey Jemison two-way news, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:13 Overarching takeaway: Why this was a much-needed win given LA's recent struggles
5:22 Stat of the night: 20 Miami turnovers
9:20 Takeaway No. 1: LA is at a crossroads and must decide what team they want to become
15:41 Takeaway No. 2: Rui Hachimura & Gabe Vincent step up with DFS out
19:47 Takeaway No. 3: Quincy Olivari/Trey Jemison + Jarred Vanderbilt + Nick Richards (forgot to mention DFS + schedule change)
25:38 Shout-out Ethan/@enarcs
26:06 Q&A
1:12:51 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 fixes for the Los Angeles Lakers following their post-trade skid.
Jovan examines the Lakers’ switching defense, the starting lineup, the rotation, the offensive organization, Anthony Davis’ involvement, the City Edition jerseys, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:45 Fix No. 1: Stop switching so much
12:59 Fix No. 2: Start DFS over Rui
21:12 Fix No. 3: Adjusting the rotation again
25:11 Fix No. 4: Offensive organization + feeding AD
31:01 Fix No. 5: Make a trade (or two)
34:53 Bonus fix: Stop wearing the City Edition jerseys
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 Lakers' 126-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Jovan analyzes LA's first back since the wildfires and postponements, why he's giving them some grace, their fourth-quarter collapse, the switching defense continuing to struggle, the Michael Cooper jersey retirement ceremony, and more.
If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:47 Overarching takeaway
6:17 Stat of the night
7:56 Takeaway No. 1: LA needs to stop switching as frequently (again)
12:50 Takeaway No. 2: The latest Jarred Vanderbilt update
15:16 Takeaway No. 3: Michael Cooper's jersey retirement ceremony
18:11 Q&A
1:11:16 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 answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the news that the Lakers are playing against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, various trade possibilities, Jarred Vanderbilt's impending return, why Bruce Brown Jr. checks multiple boxes for LA, why Walker Kessler is Jovan's No. 1 target, Zach LaVine's fit, if the Lakers are likely to trade a first-round pick, and more.
If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:55 Q&A
1:36:30 Outro
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thank you again to the first responders, firefighters, police, nurses, doctors, community leaders, volunteers, and anyone helping during this time.
Please consider supporting LAFD and donating here: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/
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 -
My heart goes out to everyone in Southern California dealing with the fires. It’s terrible what’s happening in my hometown and where I live. Thousands of people have been affected.
Thank you to the first responders, firefighters, nurses, doctors, community leaders and anyone helping out during this time.
Please consider supporting LAFD and donating here: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jovan Buha welcomes Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight on The Volume to discuss where the Los Angeles Lakers are at after the Dorian Finney-Smith trade.
Jovan and Jason analyze LA’s recent play, Dorian Finney-Smith vs. Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt’s looming return, the Lakers’ biggest need at the trade deadline, which player from the 2020 championship team would help most, JJ Redick, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:48 Where are we at with LA after their 0-2 Texas trip & 2-3 record since DFS trade?
9:53 DFS vs. Rui: Who should start?
21:48 How does Jarred Vanderbilt fit in with this group?
28:32 What’s the Lakers’ biggest trade deadline need?
41:47 Mailbag
42:05 Question No. 1: Which player from the 2020 team would most help this group?
44:29 Question No. 2: How viable is Dalton Knecht in a playoff setting?
47:56 Question No. 3: Assessment of JJ Redick so far?
55:21 Outro
56:31 Los Angeles fires + please support LAFD (show notes)
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' 118-97 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' 0-2 Texas road trip, losing to Dallas without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, why it's time to start Dorian Finney-Smith over Rui Hachimura, the latest Jarred Vanderbilt update, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
4:46 Overarching theme
7:39 Stat of the night
9:51 Takeaway No. 1: First look at the new rotation with Gabe Vincent
12:06 Takeaway No. 2: It's time for DFS to start over Rui
16:39 Takeaway No. 3: Another Jarred Vanderbilt update
18:39 Q&A
1:05:16 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 answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Jovan analyzes if the recent report that the Lakers no longer want a center is true, ideal and realistic trade targets for LA, if Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton would be enough to contend, LA’s defensive potential, the value of LA’s 2029 and 2031 first-round picks, Dalton Knecht, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:17 Question No. 1: Is it true the Lakers don’t want another big?
10:13 Question No. 2: Ideal realistic trade for LA?
18:21 Question No. 3: Would a trade for Kessler & Sexton be enough to compete?
24:46 Question No. 4: If healthy, can LA be one of the league's best defensive teams in the league?
30:26 Question No. 5: How valuable are their first-round picks?
37:11 Question No. 6: Rui, JHS + 2nds for Nikola Vucevic?
40:31 Question No. 7: Would you give up Dalton Knecht for an athletic perimeter defender?
46:06 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' 119-115 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' abysmal first half (especially for LeBron James and Anthony Davis), LA's glaring athleticism disadvantage, the rebounding disparity, JJ Redick leaning more on Dorian Finney-Smith, health updates, and more.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:14 Overarching takeaway
8:11 Stat of the night
11:33 Takeaway No. 1: LA's glaring athleticism deficit
16:16 Takeaway No. 2: DFS's role is growing
19:12 Takeaway No. 3: Health updates on Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, Christian Wood
22:00 Q&A
1:18:46 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 - Laat meer zien
