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There is a ton of excitement surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers as the postseason nears and the Crypto.com Arena is expected to be rocking for Game 1 on Saturday night. Someone who will play a major role for the Lakers throughout this postseason run is Dorian Finney-Smith. The veteran wing has been paramount to the Lakers’ success over these past few months and he will be … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Dorian Finney-Smith Looking Forward To Playoff Atmosphere At Crypto.com Arena

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick enters his first playoff series and it won’t be an easy one as they draw the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves started the 2024-25 season slowly as they integrated new pieces in Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, but they’ve rounded into form and were playing their best basketball of the year at the end of the season. Now, Redick … [Read more...] about Lakers News: JJ Redick Gives Biggest Key To Timberwolves Series

The Los Angeles Lakers went from a feisty playoff team to a legitimate title contender almost overnight after their successful trade deadline. Not only did the Lakers retool around the edges by bringing in someone like Dorian Finney-Smith, but the team completely revamped its offense when they somehow acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. The Doncic trade is still … [Read more...] about Dwight Howard Predicts Lakers Will Beat Cavaliers In 2025 NBA Finals

Bronny James might’ve been the most talked about second-round pick in NBA history this past season as outside critics and pundits jumped at the chance to tear the rookie down. The Los Angeles Lakers took Bronny knowing fully well that there would be noise from people outside the building because the prevailing thought was he was drafted solely because LeBron James is his dad. … [Read more...] about Lakers News: JJ Redick Gives Bronny James A+ Grade For Rookie Season

With the regular season wrapping up on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers now know they will be hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Lakers clinched the third seed on Friday so were able to sit back and enjoy the madness across the league in the final game, which resulted in the Timberwolves landing the No. 6 seed. Lakers head coach JJ … [Read more...] about JJ Redick: Timberwolves Are ‘Very Difficult’ Opponent For Lakers