Jovan Buha is joined by Tim, aka Cranjis McBaksetball, of The Lakers Exceptionalism podcast and BBall Index to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the state of LA's offense and defense, how LeBron James' return will impact them on both sides of the ball, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:39 Biggest takeaway from the OKC loss?
10:36 What have we learned about LA on this 1-2 road trip?
15:50 Can the Deandre Ayton-Rui Hachimura pairing be viable defensively?
23:06 Austin Reaves' performance vs. OKC: Something or nothing?
28:07 How much will LeBron James' impending return impact LA's offense?
33:02 The state of LA's offense: How would Tim evaluate it?
41:58 Any trends for when LA is more disorganized offensively?
44:48 What is LA's realistic offensive ceiling?
48:59 What can LA do better defensively? Is the only option a trade?
55:47 Q&A
1:21:27 Outro
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Lakers-Thunder Reaction: LA Gets Dog-Walked By OKC In Measuring-Stick Loss
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 121-92 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:06 Overarching thought: There is a notable gap between LA and OKC
8:51 Notable performers
16:18 Stats of the night (swing factors): 20 turnovers and -2 free-throw advantage
18:26 Takeaway No. 1: This road trip has highlighted LA's athleticism and defense deficiencies
22:12 Takeaway No. 2: Another LeBron James injury update
23:20 Takeaway No. 3: What I'd like to see from the rest of this trip
25:57 Q&A
1:19:47 Outro
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NBA MVP, All-NBA, Rookie Of The Year & Other Early Awards W/ Andrew Fenichel | Beyond The Block
Jovan Buha is joined by Andrew Fenichel to hand out way-too-early awards for the 2025-26 season, including MVP, All-NBA, Rookie of the Year, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Way-too-early NBA awards
1:50 MVP
12:35 All-NBA teams
19:00 Rookie of the Year
24:01 All-Rookie teams
26:42 Defensive Player of the Year
27:34 All-Defensive teams
29:23 Coach of the Year
34:39 Most Improved Player
42:14 Sixth Man of the Year
47:03 Q&A
57:12 The Corner 3 with Keoni
57:42 Dallas autopsy: What's next?
1:04:02 The Athletic's top 25 players of the past 25 years
1:21:00 New All-Star Game format
1:25:40 Way-too-early All-Star starters
1:27:48 Will Dallas trade Anthony Davis? Can they?
1:36:41 Outro
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In the first "State of the Lakers" of the 2025-26 regular season, Jovan Buha analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers at the 10-game mark (technically 11-game mark).
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:55 Where LA stands at the 11-game mark
1:26 Storyline No. 1: MVP-level Luka
5:39 Storyline No. 2: Austin Reaves' All-Star growth
8:48 Storyline No. 3: Newcomers shine in their new roles
14:35 Storyline No. 4: Injuries are an early hurdle
16:50 Storyline No. 5: Lakers Culture
19:16 Storyline No. 6: The defense ... has been bad
26:33 Storyline No. 7: The fifth-starter battle
32:22 Storyline No. 8: LeBron James' impending return
36:25 Storyline No. 9: Flashes of progress with the younger players
40:52 Storyline No. 10: Early lineup data
45:16 Outro
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Lakers-Hornets Reaction: LA Bounces Back With Road Win In Austin Reaves' Return
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:38 Overarching thought: A bounce-back performance ... sort of
10:41 Notable performers
19:39 Stat of the night: 7 steals for Marcus Smart
20:56 Takeaway No. 1: LA really missed Austin Reaves
23:03 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron James and Adou Thiero
25:31 Takeaway No. 3: LAL-OKC mini preview
31:29 Q&A
1:44:08 Outro
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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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