Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers questions.Jovan analyzes Dalton Knecht's spot within the starting lineup, Jarred Vanderbilt's role when he returns, Jonas Valanciunas' potential fit in Los Angeles, the Lakers' biggest need on the trade market, the ideal starting group, Max Christie vs. Gabe Vincent, playing Denver on Saturday, and much more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:53 Q&A1:26:20 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-118 loss to the Orlando Magic on Thursday, November 21, 2024.Jovan covers the Lakers' first loss in nearly two weeks (and first home loss), the missed free throws, Dalton Knecht's potential role moving forward, the difficult upcoming slate, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:03 Takeaway No. 1: Missed opportunities (mainly free throws)8:17 Takeaway No. 2: Starting lineup is ...

Jovan Buha welcomes Sam Vecenie of The Athletic and Game Theory Podcast to break down Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht’s recent surge.Sam and I discuss his early impressions of Knecht, the 37-point performance against the Utah Jazz, whether Knecht should keep starting once Rui Hachimura returns from injury, where Knecht would go in a redraft of the 2024 NBA Draft, a realistic ceiling for him, the Klay Thompson comparisons, Duncan Robinson, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please con...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-118 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.Jovan covers Dalton Knecht's career night of a career-high 37 points and a rookie record-tying nine 3-pointers, what it means for his future role, the Lakers being 9-0 in the NBA Cup, LA's six-game win streak, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro3:16 Takeaway No. 1: Dalton Knecht's historic ERUPTION17:42 Takeaway No. 2: ...

Jovan Buha analyzes five notable developments amid the Los Angeles Lakers' five-game win streak.From Dalton Knecht's breakout to LeBron James' playmaking to LA's improvement in transition defense, Jovan covers the developments that have led to the Lakers' recent surge.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:33 Contextualizing LA’s five-game win streak5:33 Trend No. 1: Dalton Knecht’s breakout11:40 Trend No. 2: A more balanced rotation1...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 104-99 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, November 16, 2024.Jovan covers the value of winning ugly, LA's second-half comeback, LeBron James' clutch play, Dalton Knecht's career-best night (so far), Christian Koloko's growth, Max Christie, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:59 Takeaway No. 1: A win is a win in the West12:47 Takeaway No. 2: Dalton Knecht has officiall...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, November 15, 2024. Jovan covers Anthony Davis' 40-point performance and recent hot shooting, LeBron James' fourth straight triple-double, Max Christie's best game of the season, the bench's contributions, the NBA Cup, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:49 Takeaway No. 1: Max Christie breaks out12:32 Takeaway No. 2: AD's rec...

Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers questions in his latest mailbag.Jovan covers the latest on the trade front, the players most to least likely to be traded, LA’s recent mismanaging of young talent, if the Lakers can be a top-10 defense, why JJ Redick trusts Gabe Vincent, Max Christie, if Dalton Knecht could’ve been fed more vs. Memphis, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:05 Question No. 1: Are the Lakers w...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.Jovan covers LeBron James becoming the oldest player in NBA history to post three straight triple-doubles, Anthony Davis bouncing back after a disappointing start, Dalton Knecht's career night, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro4:24 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron James posts third straight triple-double10:31 Takeaway...

Jovan Buha welcomes Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation to break down the biggest storylines from the Los Angeles Lakers’ first 10 games of the season.Jovan and Trevor discuss Anthony Davis, LeBron James, JJ Redick, the Lakers’ bottom-five defense, the bench, Cam Reddish, and more.If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!Chapters:0:00 Intro1:18 Anthony Davis’ MVP-level play7:59 LA’s bottom-five defense17:01 The JJ Redick Experience26:10 The bench has been … rough33:0...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-103 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, November 10, 2024.Jovan covers Anthony Davis' eye injury, LeBron James' second straight triple-double, Austin Reaves' play next to Cam Reddish, the second-half comeback, the Lakers at the 10-game mark, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro5:01 Takeaway No. 1: AD injures left eye again9:30 Takeaway No. 2: AR is the biggest beneficiary ...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, November 8, 2024.Jovan covers the Lakers' starting lineup change, why it makes sense for both Cam Reddish and D'Angelo Russell, what it could mean down the road, the new rotation, concerns with Anthony Davis' left foot, and more.If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!Chapters:0:00 Intro1:46 Takeaway No. 1: LA made a smart starting lineup change15:20 Takeaway No. 2...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-114 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Jovan covers LA's 1-4 road trip, JJ Redick's comments on the team and D'Angelo Russell, Cam Reddish's impressive play off the bench, Christian Koloko's Lakers debut, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro6:11 Takeaway No. 1: JJ Redick calls out the team and DLo13:03 Takeaway No. 2: Cam Reddish was awesome again17...

Jovan Buha welcomes Khobi Price, Lakers beat writer for the Southern California News Group, to break down the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent skid on their five-game road trip.Why are the Lakers struggling? Is LA’s defense or bench more concerning? Should they make a starting lineup change soon? How could Koloko fit into the rotation? Jovan and Khobi dive into all of that and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:12 Anthony Davis inj...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday, November 4, 2024.Jovan covers Anthony Davis’ foot injury, the Lakers’ disastrous road trip, their lack of speed and athleticism defensively, Cam Reddish entering the rotation, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:35 Takeaway No. 1: AD potentially injured his foot10:07 Takeaway No. 2: Speed and athleticism has been killing LA20:20 Tak...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday, November 1, 2024.Jovan covers the Lakers' first road win, a key rotation adjustment from JJ Redick, Anthony Davis' continued dominance, LeBronto, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro3:56 Takeaway No. 1: A get-right game nearly gone wrong7:59 Takeaway No. 2: JJ Redick's AR-DLo rotation adjustment12:29 Takeaway No. 3: The same concerns...

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions in his latest mailbag.Jovan analyzes the Lakers' decision to decline Jalen Hood-Schifino's third-year option, if Anthony Davis can keep up his MVP-level production, how Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood could affect the rotation, if Austin Reaves can be an All-Star this season, Bruce Brown’s potential fit, LeBron James’ defense, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters0:00 Intro0:24 J...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-110 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Jovan covers why this was a step backward for the Lakers, the longer-term reality check, LA's transition and perimeter defense, Bronny James scoring his first basket in Cleveland, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:09 Bronny James scores his first NBA points6:29 Takeaway No. 1: A step backward in...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 109-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday, October 28, 2024. Jovan covers what went wrong in the Lakers' first loss, how LA can be better, JJ Redick taking accountability, LeBron James' uncharacteristic off-night, the positives with Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:50 Takeaway No. 1: JJ Redick takes...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-127 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, October 26, 2024.Jovan covers the Lakers' 3-0 start, LeBron James' 16-point fourth quarter and 32-point triple-double, Anthony Davis' third straight 30-plus-point game, Dalton Knecht's growing importance, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:35 Takeaway No. 1: “LeBron is declining” takes were premature7:21 Takeaway No. 2: Dalton ...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-116 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday, October 25, 2024.Jovan covers the Lakers' 2-0 start, LA's 22-point comeback, them surviving their first bout of adversity, Anthony Davis' incredible start, Austin Reaves actualizing JJ Redick's vision for him, if he's changed his opinion of the Lakers' record and seeding, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro3:01 Takeaway No. 1: LA survi...

Jovan Buha analyzes five things we learned about the Los Angeles Lakers in their win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.From LA's defensive identity to its paint-heavy shot selection to a shift in the substitution pattern to Dalton Knecht's offensive versatility, there was much to take away from the season opener.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters0:00 Intro1:15 Lesson No. 1: LA’s new defensive identity13:00 Lesson No. 2: The offense is still ins...

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.Jovan covers the Lakers snapping their seven-game opening night losing streak, Anthony Davis' dominance, JJ Redick's debut, LeBron James and Bronny James making history as the first father-son duo to play together in NBA history, the rotation, LA's offense and attention to detail, and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:...

Jovan Buha welcomes Tim (aka Cranjis McBasketball) to preview the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-25 season and review the preseason.What are the biggest takeaways from the Lakers' preseason? How does Tim feel about JJ Redick and LA's new coaching staff? Is Anthony Davis taking more 3s a good thing? What's been concerning? How does the rotation look? And finally, what are realistic expectations for the Lakers this season?If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Ch...