Jovan Buha is joined by CJ Holmes of the New York Daily News and Connor Long of Nets Daily and The Brooklyn Boys to preview Ziaire Williams' fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.Follow CJ on X: https://x.com/HolmesScribeAnd read him at the New York Daily News: https://www.nydailynews.com/author/cj-holmes/Follow Connor on X: https://x.com/connor_long15Read him at Nets Daily: https://www.netsdaily.com/authors/connor-longAnd listen to The Brooklyn Boys podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrooklyn_BoysIf 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 Intro0:58 CJ Holmes1:17 Breaking down Ziaire’s skill set3:20 How does he fit with the Lakers?4:12 What are his defensive strengths?5:49 How does he fit around Luka and Austin?7:11 Can he be a placeholder starter?10:10 Kuminga's potential fit in LA?12:17 Most underrated part of Ziaire's game?13:07 'Ziaire definitely has that dawg in him'14:50 Connor Long15:12 Top-line takeaways with Ziaire?16:38 Why did Brooklyn decline his team option?18:36 How does he fit in LA?19:19 Was it surprising he only signed for the minimum?20:15 Can he scale up defensively against bigger players?20:58 How will simplifying his offensive role help him?23:46 Most underrated/underdiscussed part of his game?24:39 How would he fare as a potential starter?27:57 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Tony Jones of The Athletic to preview Quentin Grimes' fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.Follow Tony on X: https://x.com/TjonesonthenbaAnd read him at The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/tony-jones/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 Intro0:32 Is Grimes ready to be LA's primary two-way guard/wing?4:18 Why Grimes makes more sense as a starter than a bench player6:06 The importance of the fifth starter tag-teaming with Grimes9:05 Grimes' aggression as a weak-side offensive threat14:59 Why Grimes' athleticism and defense are underrated18:08 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Tony Jones of The Athletic to preview Walker Kessler's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.Follow Tony on X: https://x.com/TjonesonthenbaAnd read him at The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/tony-jones/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 Intro0:48 Is Kessler who the Lakers believe he is?4:26 Why was the acquisition so polarizing?8:42 What will Walker look like offensively next to Luka and Austin?12:54 How real is his 3-point and passing progress?14:40 Is his health/availability a legitimate concern?18:15 What's Walker like in the locker room?19:49 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 2026-27 schedule release.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 Intro1:01 Notes on LA's schedule1:50 LA's first 10 games of the season3:21 Longest road trip of the season4:31 LAL only plays OKC & SAS three times each5:58 The most important games of the season12:44 LAL-GSW opening night thoughts15:45 LAL-PHI Christmas Day thoughts18:23 Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' record-breaking $12.5 billion sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.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/@jovanbuhaChapters:0:00 Intro3:33 Why did Mark Walter sell the team 14 months later?4:37 Looking back on the Walter era7:06 What we know about Bob Iger and Josh Kushner8:58 Does Jeanie Buss remain in charge?12:01 The uncertainty with the new dynamic16:25 What's next for Iger and Kushner?18:31 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Es Baraheni of The Athletic to preview Sandro Mamukelashvili's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.Follow Es on X: https://x.com/JustEsBaraheniWatch him on The Athletic's NBA Daily: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAthleticNBADailyAnd read him at Raptors Republic: https://raptorsrepublic.com/author/es/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 Intro0:55 Breaking down Mamu's game on both ends4:01 How Mamu fits with the Lakers6:51 Mamu's 4-year, $52M contract8:31 Is Mamu more of a 4 or a 5?13:31 Can Mamu start at the 4?17:54 Does Mamu fit better than Rui did?23:19 Mamu's 2026 playoff struggles26:23 What is Mamu like in the locker room?28:06 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Trevor Lane and Iztok Franko to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth starter battle, rotation, and projected minutes.Follow Iztok on X: https://x.com/iztok_frankoSubscribe to digginbasketball: https://digginbasketball.substack.com/Follow Trevor on X: https://x.com/TrevorLaneFollow Lakers Collective: https://www.youtube.com/@LakersCollectiveFollow Lakers Nation: https://www.youtube.com/@LakersNationFollow The BasketballBulletin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasketballBulletinFollow The NBA Front Office Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/NBAFrontOfficeIf 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 Intro1:08 Analyzing the four candidates for LA's fifth starting spot16:57 Which players fill out the backend of the rotation?30:36 How many minutes will each projected rotation player play?42:50 What does the rotation look like if LA lands a starting wing and/or backup C?46:20 LA's new depth stands out48:26 Who will LA waive/trade to get to 15 players?50:07 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.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 Intro0:31 Question No. 1: Where would LA rank with PJ or Kuminga?6:18 Question No. 2: Is it possible to land a good backup C and a starting wing?12:14 Question No. 3: Could this team actually be fine as is?18:26 Question No. 4: Is Mamu closer to what LA needs at the 4 than Rui?23:00 Question No. 5: Would PJ Washington be the ideal fifth starter?29:11 Question No. 6: Is Grant Williams an overlooked option?37:05 Question No. 7: Over/under on organized offense rate next season?39:44 Question No. 8: How much will Ziaire Williams play if no PJ/Kuminga?43:32 Question No. 9: What's the greatest Lakers team of all-time?52:38 Question No. 10: Who are my favorite Lakers ever?57:08 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.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 Intro0:28 Question No. 1: Can LA trade for a wing now + still use NTMLE next summer?13:05 Question No. 2: Why are the Lakers interested in Kuminga?22:31 Question No. 3: Does LA match up better with OKC without Dort?31:24 Question No. 4: Can anyone win the title nowadays post-NYK?36:07 Question No. 5: Can Carr & Thiero develop into starters?43:57 Question No. 6: Would you trade Carr & Thiero for Watson or Murphy?49:19 Question No. 7: Is JJ the right coach for the team?56:12 Question No. 8: Will LA keep Hardy after welcoming him?59:06 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.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 Intro0:26 Question No. 1: What will LA's offensive and defensive identities be this season?12:06 Question No. 2: Will the Lakers win at least 50 games again?15:20 Question No. 3: How would adding Kuminga change LA's season outlook? (+ my favorite sitcoms)23:30 Question No. 4: Are the Lakers afraid to go all-in with their assets?28:10 Question No. 5: How can LA add two starters + a backup C?37:14 Question No. 6: Will JJ hinder the young players' growth?43:14 Question No. 7: Who has the brighter future: LA or Dallas?47:54 Outro