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The Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves in just five games, ending what looked like a promising season. The Lakers entered the series as favorites, but it was clear after Game 1 that the Timberwolves’ collective size and physicality would be too much to overcome. Los Angeles was forced to play small-ball almost … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Emphasizes Need To Add More Size At Center Position

Luka Doncic is the latest superstar who will take the mantle and be the face of this Los Angeles Lakers franchise. Once LeBron James retires, he will fully take that spot from James, who followed the late, great Kobe Bryant. Bryant, of course, is not just a Lakers legend, but one of the most iconic athletes the NBA has ever had, transcending well beyond the game of basketball. … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Luka Doncic Explains Why He Donated To Kobe Bryant Mural Fund

The Los Angeles Lakers have released their injury report and upgraded Maxi Kleber (right foot surgery recovery) to questionable for Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This marks the first time Kleber hasn’t been ruled out since being traded to the Lakers along with Luka Doncic in the blockbuster deal from the Dallas Mavericks in February. He has previous suffered a … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Update: Maxi Kleber Upgraded To Questionable For Game 5 Vs. Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a 3-1 series deficit to the Minnesota Timberwolves after dropping both Games 3 and 4 in close ones on the road. Game 4, in particular, was frustrating as the Lakers led almost the whole way but gave it away at the end. A key play in that was in the final minute when the Lakers had the ball trailing by one. Luka Doncic was bringing the … [Read more...] about NBA Admits To Costly Mistake In Lakers’ Game 4 Loss To Timberwolves

With the series tied 1-1 heading into Game 3, LeBron James and Anthony Edwards both showed up in a big way for the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, respectively. With Luka Doncic dealing with an illness, James knew he had to pick up a lot of the slack on both ends of the court and finished with 38 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 41 … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Anthony Edwards & LeBron James Share Praise For Game 3 Performances