Photo by Jon Putman/Anadolu via Getty Images The Lakers demonstrated their lack of size in Game 5 on Wednesday and their offense once again let them down in the fourth quarter. With their backs firmly against the wall, the Wolves and Lakers tipped off for Game 5 in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. As has been the theme of this series, LA struggled to score in the fourth … [Read more...] about 3 takeaways from Lakers Game 5 loss vs. Wolves
How Rudy Gobert’s career night in Game 5 ended the Lakers season
Photo by Jon Putman/Anadolu via Getty Images The Lakers' season ended in Game 5 on Wednesday night after a career night by Rudy Gobert, who took full advantage against small ball lineups. What seemed like a promising playoff run ended on Wednesday, as LA fell to the Wolves in Game 5, 103-96. Head coach J.J. Redick continued his rotation from the second half of Game 4, … [Read more...] about How Rudy Gobert’s career night in Game 5 ended the Lakers season
JJ Redick says some Lakers need to be in ‘championship shape’ next season, which definitely isn’t a shot at Luka Dončić
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images After a series in which fatigue was clearly a factor, JJ Redick wants the Lakers to improve their conditioning and get in “championship shape” this summer. One key factor in the Lakers losing their opening round series against the Wolves was their inability to execute down the stretch. The Lakers lost all five fourth quarters, … [Read more...] about JJ Redick says some Lakers need to be in ‘championship shape’ next season, which definitely isn’t a shot at Luka Dončić
Could the Lakers pursue Mark Williams in a trade again this summer?
Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images After a rescinded trade during the season, could the Lakers go after Mark Williams in a trade with the Hornets after a disappointing playoff exit? Mark Williams posted this after the Wolves eliminated the Lakers in 5 games pic.twitter.com/9zv2vduHJh— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 1, 2025 Mark Williams on Instagram as well … [Read more...] about Could the Lakers pursue Mark Williams in a trade again this summer?
The Lakers were brutally honest after losing to ‘better team’ in Wolves
Photo by Jon Putman/Anadolu via Getty Images After the Wolves knocked them off in five games, the Lakers didn’t shy away from the fact that they lost to a better team. Before the Lakers-Wolves series even began, JJ Redick said Minnesota would provide problems for L.A. and that turned out to be true. The Lakers were eliminated in five games despite being the No. 3 seed … [Read more...] about The Lakers were brutally honest after losing to ‘better team’ in Wolves