State Of The Lakers: Luka's Historic Start, Kessler's Impact, Backup Center + More (w/ Raj Chipalu)

Jovan Buha is joined by Raj Chipalu to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' top storylines early in the 2026-27 season. Check out Lakers Today on Substack: https://lakerstoday.substack.com/ And on YouTube: ‪@LakersTodayTV‬ Follow Raj on X: https://x.com/RajChipalu Read him here: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/a... Subscribe to Lakers Detailed: ‪@lakersdetailed‬ Join Offside: https://www.offside.gg/ 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: ⁠   / @jovanbuha   Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠  / discord   Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠    Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠  / jovanbuha   Business inquiries: buhasblock@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 4:21 Luka Doncic's historic start 10:17 Walker Kessler's two-way impact 20:23 First impressions of Austin Reaves as a No. 2 29:29 3-and-D wings impress early 39:46 Grimes, Mamu & Sexton 53:53 Subpar defensive start 1:00:59 Remaining needs (backup C, bigger starting wing?) 1:10:08 Q&A 1:30:45 Outro