Jovan Buha analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers' signing of Matisse Thybulle, including how Thybulle fits, where things stand with the Lakers' roster, and their next moves.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro4:02 Thybulle's profile & strengths8:55 Thybulle's limitations15:00 Where does he slot in the rotation?22:26 What's next with Kuminga?25:26 Who will the Lakers eventually move on from?30:15 Q&A1:24:18 Outro

Jovan Buha analyzes how the Oklahoma City Thunder's trade of Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks impacts the Los Angeles Lakers.If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:46 Initial thoughts on OKC trading Dort5:52 How this trade impacts the Lakers' pursuit of Kuminga/another starter15:24 Why LA's biggest hurdle is currently rerouting its players32:03 Outro

Jovan Buha analyzes the Los Angeles Lakers' projected depth chart, including their potential starters, rotation, closing lineup, and what's still missing.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:34 One GIANT caveat to this entire conversation3:04 LA's offensive depth chart4:51 LA's defensive depth chart16:16 Depth chart notes29:38 How different starting lineups project statistically37:38 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Andy Kamenetzky to discuss the Lakers' signing of Ziaire Williams, Austin Reaves ' pay cut, the Jonathan Kuminga situation, summer league standouts, and more.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Watch Andy on Locked On Lakers here: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnLakersAnd follow him here: https://x.com/KamBrothersYouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/xFaPWsQFYrFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:23 The Lakers signed Ziaire Williams to a one-year, $3M deal12:02 Austin Reaves takes a $5M pay cut (4 years, $180M)18:26 LA's continued pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga35:16 Cameron Carr & Adou Thiero stand out in summer league47:25 Chris Mañon and Arthur Kaluma are intriguing two-way prospects53:37 Q&A1:27:41 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers making several of their offseason moves official and to what's next with the Jonathan Kuminga situation.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:24 How LA can still create more cap space3:29 Why LA will most likely operate above the cap4:41 The asking price for Jonathan Kuminga7:09 Trade rules for the Lakers (once above the cap)9:01 Why Kuminga's contract is the most important part of the deal12:35 Additional Kuminga intel14:48 LA's reported lack of interest in PJ Washington22:37 Final thoughts on the Kuminga situation28:19 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers signing Kevon Looney as their backup center.If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:52 LA signs Kevon Looney to be their backup center2:16 Comparing Looney to the rest of the center market5:13 Looney's profile6:32 Looney's strengths10:11 Looney's weaknesses15:06 Why the Looney signing is ultimately fine (albeit underwhelming)21:33 Outro

Jovan Buha discusses how the Los Angeles Lakers can add a starting forward, including their pathways, targets, and the importance of order of operations.If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro3:55 The Lakers' pathways to landing a starting forward7:11 LA's trade assets8:03 Lakers trade candidates11:30 LA's order of operations using additional cap space14:01 LA's order of operations above the cap15:36 Trade rules above the cap (depending on outgoing salary)19:13 Potential trade forward/wing targets31:33 Potential FA forward/wing targets 35:15 Potential FA center targets38:41 LA's order of operations without a trade40:25 Recap41:22 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks.If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro2:27 Why did the Lakers make this trade?10:17 What's the next move?18:48 Backup center options26:20 LA's updated depth chart37:05 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' blockbuster trade for Walker Kessler, as well as their signings of Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Collin Sexton.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuhaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:22 The Lakers land Walker Kessler6:51 Buha's Big Picture: The Lakers land a cornerstone, but (potentially) take a step back30:20 Takeaway No. 1: LA prioritizes youth, speed and shooting32:16 Takeaway No. 2: Perimeter defense remains a fatal flaw36:26 Takeaway No. 3: Big bets on Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr45:26 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to Day 1 of NBA free agency.If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it.Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcAFollow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha