Lakers Mailbag: LA's Future Around Luka, Andrew Wiggins' Upside, Dalton Knecht's Trade Value
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions in the latest episode of Buha's Block.
Jovan analyzes how well the Lakers are set up to contend around Luka Doncic over the next few seasons, who the Lakers should try to flip Rui Hachimura for, whether Dalton Knecht can rehab his trade value this season, if Andrew Wiggins raises LA's ceiling enough to compete with OKC and Denver, LA's drop coverage against pick-and-rolls, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:27 Question No. 1: Can LA contend with Luka over the next few years? Confident they can identify the right role players?
9:44 Question No. 2: Which teams would be interested in Rui Hachimura? Who should LA target?
14:54 Question No. 3: Can Dalton Knecht rehab his trade value?
20:38 Question No. 4: Would Andrew Wiggins improve LA's defense enough? Anyone you'd trade Austin Reaves for 1-for-1?
27:15 Question No. 5: What is LA prioritizing in their drop coverage?
32:10 Question No. 6: Most entertaining/fun/stressful parts of the last few seasons covering the team?
37:34 Question No. 7: What do those lines on the Lakers' practice court mean?
40:42 Question No. 8: Top five coffee shops in LA?
45:29 Outro
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Lakers-Mavs Reaction: LA Thrashed In Second Half Without Luka + LeBron James Injury Update
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 121-94 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:45 Overarching thought: The Lakers continue to both encourage and madden this preseason
6:42 Notable performers
12:04 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on LeBron James, Jarred Vanderbilt & Bronny James
14:38 Takeaway No. 2: Gabe Vincent has been one of the bright spots of the preseason
17:33 Takeaway No. 3: Friday's preseason finale will be a dress rehearsal for LA
20:51 Q&A
1:32:15 Outro
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Lakers-Suns Reaction: Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart Make Season Debuts As LA Loses Late
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 113-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:54 Overarching thoughts: Luka looks like Luka in season debut
6:19 Notable performers
11:56 Takeaway No. 1: The offensive blueprint without LeBron
15:46 Takeaway No. 2: First impressions of Marcus Smart
18:41 Takeaway No. 3: LA cleans up transition defense but still struggles defensively
20:27 Stats of the night: Luka & AR combining for 50 points on 31 shots + Smart taking 0 shots
20:56 Q&A
1:08:03 Outro
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Lakers-Warriors Reaction: LA Cruises Without LeBron, Luka In Its First Preseason Win
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 126-116 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
4:23 Overarching thoughts: This is the blueprint for LA (especially without LeBron)
7:19 Notable performers
14:36 Stat of the night: 124 offensive rating (preseason high)
14:57 Takeaway No. 1: Notable offensive improvements from the opening weekend
17:32 Takeaway No. 2: Ayton as an offensive hub
20:31 Takeaway No. 3: Transition defense remains a glaring concern
23:35 Q&A
1:13:27 Outro
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Lakers Practice Report: Luka Update, New Starting Lineup, Adou Thiero Return Unclear
Jovan Buha shares three takeaways from Los Angeles Lakers practice on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:13 Takeaway No. 1: LA is still figuring out the starters/rotation/identity without LeBron
6:14 Takeaway No. 2: Luka is back to fully practicing and will play in two preseason games
8:17 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates on Marcus Smart, Adou Thiero and Maxi Kleber
11:14 Q&A
1:15:51 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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