Jovan Buha

Excited to officially announce “Buha’s Block,” my new video podcast covering all things Lakers. The show is twice a week, with one episode featuring a guest and the other centered on the week’s biggest news/analysis. All episodes will be on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

NBA Summer League vlog: -- Recording The Herd -- Lakers-Mavericks & Bronny vs. Cooper Flagg -- Buha's Block meetup -- Hoops Tonight & more Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=G3rJ9N…

The Phoenix Suns have claimed former Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin off free agency waivers, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin, waived by the Lakers to create roster space for Marcus Smart, is a gritty, upside pickup for the Suns backcourt.

When asked about his decision to sign with the Lakers, Marcus Smart mentioned the opportunity to play alongside LeBron James and Luka Dončić – with Dončić making multiple calls to recruit Smart to L.A.:

The Lakers announce they have signed Marcus Smart.

Some great Chris Manon ball pressure, ball denial, chase defensive clips by @GrizzliesFilm who does great film work. youtube.com/watch?v=seCQSq…

On last week’s summer-league debrief, @RajChipalu and I made the case for LA bringing back Koloko on a two-way contract given their defensive needs at center: youtu.be/e7kQmP5fNQk

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign 7-footer Christian Koloko and forward Chris Manon on two-way NBA contracts, sources tell ESPN. Manon, undrafted out of Vanderbilt, played for the Warriors in California and Las Vegas summer leagues. Koloko played 37 games for L.A. last season.

Lakers sign Marcus Smart reaction + Q&A: -- Smart's fit in LA -- His strengths and weaknesses -- Why Smart should start over Rui Hachimura (and not Austin Reaves) -- Updated Lakers depth chart -- Q&A and more Watch: youtube.com/live/3FLJ7gTuC…

Jordan Goodwin has 4 years of service He is ineligible to sign a Two-Way (3 years or less) His contract contains no guaranteed triggers during the 2025-26 season (outside of 1/7 guaranteed date). Waiver claim order is based on 2024-25 regular season standings in reverse…

The waiver was needed to clear money below the first apron to sign Marcus Smart. Goodwin had $25K in guaranteed salary. The Lakers are $1M below the first apron after the Smart signing.

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Jordan Goodwin, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin emerged as a key rotation piece for JJ Redick late last season, playing 29 games and four playoff contests. Goodwin and Shake Milton were released to clear space for arrival of Marcus Smart.

Audio versions are up as well: Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6tMD8K… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buh…

Yep, I agree with the lineup that Buha just posted on YT. Another POA defender Physical defensive-minded center

I'll be going live at 4 pm PT to discuss the Lakers' addition of Marcus Smart, his fit with the starters, his scouting report, LA's moves today, their stellar offseason and more: youtube.com/live/3FLJ7gTuC…

Wrote it. Marcus Smart was always one of my favorite players to watch and now he's a Laker. New digbasketball deep-dive on how good his defense still is, offensive fit, health, and what it all means for the Lakers next moves👇 tinyurl.com/marcus-smart-l…

Step 1 of 2 for the Lakers Lakers now $3.9M below the 1st apron Smart starting salary is $5.1M

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Shake Milton, sources tell ESPN. Milton's $3 million contract for next season would have become fully guaranteed today. Lakers are clearing space for signing of Marcus Smart.

I'm on vacation, but I'll be going live tomorrow around noon PT to discuss the Marcus Smart signing, the new starters/rotation/depth chart, among other topics.

Marcus Smart has shifted over time to guard up more and more. He started primarily guarding 1s and 2s (~80% of the time). His time guarding 1s & 2s was <50% for the first time this past season.