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On YouTubeLuka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / May 1
Luka Doncic Loved First Season In With Lakers But Hasn’t Thought About Extension
The Los Angeles Lakers’ first season with Luka Doncic at the helm came to an unceremonious end on Wednesday night, losing in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves to get eliminated in the first round for the second consecutive season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 1
Lakers Not Expected To Fire JJ Redick Despite Timberwolves Loss
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 playoffs in five games. Lakers head coach JJ Redick played Luka
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 1
A five-step plan to fix the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, a disappointing end after the team's addition of Luka Doncic at the trade deadline. Here's a plan to get the team back on track.
The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz
How many of the players with 400 or more assists in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?
Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / May 1
Los Angeles Lakers: Charles Barkley Slams Luka Doncic for Disappointing Play in Lakers’ 4-1 Series Loss
Many thought the Los Angeles Lakers have what it takes to make a deep playoff run with Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the show. While there were glaring gaps in the rotation, many thought the Purple and Gold would be able to ride on the coattails of their superstars as they face off against the best in the Western Conference.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 1
LeBron James Talks NBA Future After Lakers Lose In First Round
LeBron James spoke about his NBA future after the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 playoffs. James is 40 years old.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
LeBron James had great message for Bronny after Lakers’ playoff loss
LeBron James had a great message for his son Bronny after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs Wednesday night. James stuck with standard
Mark Williams News / Yardbarker / May 1
Hornets' Mark Williams throws shade at Lakers after their playoff exit
Williams was acquired by the Lakers from the Hornets at the trade deadline for Dalton Knecht. Then, in a strange turn of events, the trade was rescinded due to a failed physical by the Lakers on Williams.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / May 1
Charles Barkley Uses One Word To Describe J.J. Redick
In a do-or-die game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers chose the latter and now head home just one round into the playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 1
NBA insider rips 'immature' Lakers head coach JJ Redick following first-round exit
The Lakers boldly hired Redick, a former 15-year veteran and podcast host, as head coach in June 2024 despite him having no prior coaching experience.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Draft on SI / May 1
Lakers Can’t Turn to NBA Draft After Elimination
On Sunday night, the Lakers postseason elimination was made possible, and on Wednesday it was made official. Rudy Gobert scored 27 points and grabbed 24 rebounds, Julius Randle added 23 points and the Timberwolves’ defense held the Lakers to a mostly inefficient night in gentlemen sweeping the Lakers in five games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 1
LeBron James takes a swipe at Lakers front office
It was crystal clear during the Lakers' first-round loss to the Timberwolves that they desperately need size, both in the interior and on the perimeter, if they wish to compete with the more athletic teams in the conference.
Austin Reaves News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Austin Reaves has tough quote after Lakers’ playoff loss
The Los Angeles Lakers’ season has come to an end, and Austin Reaves is taking things personally. The Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-96 in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night.
Rudy Gobert News / Field Level Media / May 1
Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves knock out Lakers in Game 5
Rudy Gobert scored 27 points and grabbed 24 rebounds as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference semifinals.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 30
Lakers Make Final Decision on Maxi Kleber Ahead of Game 5
The Los Angeles Lakers will do their best to avoid elimination, at least for another game on Wednesday when they host the No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers are on the ropes, and they'll do their best to live for another game to keep their season alive.
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