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Lakers vs Timberwolves Preview: Injury Report, TV Stream, How To Watch

2 days ago | silverscreenandroll.com | Nicole Ganglani

Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images The first round series between the Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves resumes on Tuesday as the purple and gold look to bounce back after dropping Game 1. This is, obviously, a must win for Los Angeles, who no longer have homecourt advantage in this series. Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs.
2025 NBA Playoffs: Lakers know they have to be more physical vs. Wolves

3 days ago | silverscreenandroll.com | Jacob Rude

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images A team doesn’t fall behind by nearly 30 points in a playoff game without a whole host of things going wrong. From an X’s and O’s standpoint, the Lakers were outclassed by the Wolves on both ends of the floor. But tactics alone did not account for the whole deficit in Saturday’s loss. After the game, the prevailing message relayed by the Lakers, from head coach JJ Redick to each and every player, was the need to be more physical moving forward in the series.
Can the Warriors upset the Rockets in round one?

4 days ago | silverscreenandroll.com | Edwin Garcia

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images With the Lakers set to begin their postseason run playing the Timberwolves, L.A. fans will also be keeping an eye on the Wolves-Rockets series. While the Lakers avoided the Warriors in the opening round, their in-state rival is alive and well and set up to face Los Angeles if both franchises win their first round series. The bracket is set.
Lakers bullied physically by Wolves in Game 1 defeat

4 days ago | silverscreenandroll.com | Edwin Garcia

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images LOS ANGELES - Saturday night was set up to be a wonderful start for the Lakers in their NBA Playoffs opener against the Wolves. The Lakers had nearly a week of rest, Hollywood stars like Jack Black and Will Ferrell were in attendance and L.A. had their own star power on the court with Luka Dončić and LeBron James ready to go.
Grades for LeBron, Luka and Austin Reaves in Lakers loss to Wolves

4 days ago | silverscreenandroll.com | Jacob Rude

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images The Lakers waited a really long time to host a Game 1 in Crypto.com Arena. Saturday’s contest was the first time in 13 years they would open a playoff series in front of their home crowd. They promptly gave fans a game they will quickly hope to forget. After leading 28-21 after the first quarter, the Lakers were then outscored 64-30 over the next 19 minutes of the game.
Luka Dončić says he wants to remain in Los Angeles long-term

4 days ago | silverscreenandroll.com | Jacob Rude

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Loyalty is a quality that means a great deal to Luka Dončić. Unfortunately, it was not something that was reciprocated by his former team. To be clear, loyalty has always meant very little to NBA front offices and franchises, but it’s never been as clear — and shocking — as when Luka was dealt from the Mavs to the Lakers. One team’s loss is another team’s gain, though.
Luka Dončić is tired of Nico Harrison still talking about him: ‘It’s sad’

4 days ago | silverscreenandroll.com | Edwin Garcia

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images The trade that sent Luka Dončić to Los Angeles and Anthony Davis to Dallas may have been months ago, but it will be discussed for years and years. The trade not only shocked the basketball world but also changed the future of two franchises forever. While the Lakers have done everything to show their appreciation for Anthony Davis and Max Christiefor their time in Los Angeles, it has been the opposite for Dallas.
Betting Odds: Game 1 of Lakers-Wolves will give fans plenty to watch

5 days ago | silverscreenandroll.com | Edwin Garcia

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images After nearly a week of anticipation, the wait is finally over. The Lakers and Wolves will begin their playoff series on Saturday in Los Angeles. It’s not just Lakers fans who are excited for the playoffs to begin; the players are right there with them. Dorian Finney-Smith wants to feed off the home crowd, and Luka Dončić has already stated he thinks L.A. can win it all right now.
Lakers vs Timberwolves Preview: Injury Report, TV Stream, How To Watch

5 days ago | silverscreenandroll.com | Edwin Garcia

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images The regular season is over, and now the real fun begins. The Lakers will start their postseason facing the Timberwolves in Los Angeles. This will be the first time L.A. has had home court in the playoffs since 2020. However, that was the bubble season, so the Lakers were unable to take advantage of the crowd's support.
Lakers have signed Rob Pelinka to a contract extension

5 days ago | silverscreenandroll.com | Edwin Garcia

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Before the postseason begins for the Lakers, they have given vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka a contract extension. Shams Charania of ESPN was the first to report the news. The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Rob Pelinka to a contract extension, with his new title as president of basketball operations along with general manager, sources tell ESPN. Lakers leadership is now signed long-term with Pelinka and coach JJ Redick.