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Back to EpisodesLakers Mailbag: Luka's Defense, LA's Options W/ LeBron, Trading 2026 Pick, My Previous MVP Votes
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Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.
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Follow Jovan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:09 Question No. 1: How does LeBron's cap hold affect LA's cap space? 16:34 Question No. 2: Concerning that Luka is taking so many contested shots + driving less? 26:53 Question No. 3: Calculus for trading 2026 first-round pick this summer? 32:45 Question No. 4: Will the Lakers keep Deandre Ayton? 38:36 Question No. 5: When do awards voters finalize their votes? 40:52 Question No. 6: Goalposts different for defenders on offense vs. scorers on defense? 45:57 Question No. 7: Who did I vote for in MVP in 2023 and 2025? 51:09 Question No. 8: Will the "Luka is a terrible defender" discourse ever end? 1:05:05 Outro
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