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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30
Watch: Lakers' JJ Redick storms out of pregame news conference
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick wanted his team to be "on edge" heading into Wednesday's elimination game. He gave his own edgy response when a reporter asked him a question he didn't like.
J.J. Redick News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
Watch: JJ Redick storms out of his news conference before Game 5
JJ Redick pulled a rage-quit on his pregame media session Wednesday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 30
JJ Redick Changes Starting Lineup As Lakers Face Elimination In Game 5 Vs. Timberwolves
It’s win-or-go-home for the Los Angeles Lakers as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first round playoff series. The Lakers were unable to hold on to their fourth quarter lead in the prior game and now find themselves on the brink of elimination.
The 'Youngest 25/5/5 with five threes in a playoff game by NBA franchise' quiz
How many of the youngest players for each NBA franchise to score 25 points with five made three's to go with at least five rebounds and assists can you name in five minutes?
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Shaquille O'Neal Makes Bold Statement on Lakers' Current State
The Los Angeles Lakers are playing for their season on Wednesday night. They enter Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves down 3-1, which only means that a loss will officially mark the end of their campaign. While the odds might be stacked against them, the Lakers are remaining optimistic.
LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / April 30
LeBron James Speculation Swirls Before Timberwolves-Lakers Game 5
The No. 3 seed Los Angeles Lakers trail the No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves 3-1 heading into Wednesday night's Game 5 matchup at Crypto.com Arena. After splitting the first two games of their first-round playoff series in Los Angeles, the Lakers lost both games in Minneapolis.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 30
LeBron James and Luka Doncic Game 5 History is Why Lakers Aren't Done Yet
The Los Angeles Lakers are one loss away from being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers are down 3-1 in the series but will have a chance to extend it in Game 5.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30
History shows Dillon Brooks' trash-talking ways only end in failure
Dillon Brooks is a tenacious defender and a supremely confident trash talker. But in the playoffs, his brash rhetoric tends to blow up in his face.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 30
Luka Doncic Explains Why He Donated To Kobe Bryant Mural Fund
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.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / April 30
Austin Reaves: Lakers Need To Value Every Possession
After dropping both games in Minnesota, the Los Angeles Lakers now find themselves on the brink of elimination against the Timberwolves. And while it may seem obvious, Austin Reaves and the rest of this team understands the importance of this game.
Dalton Knecht News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 30
Lakers Must Play Dalton Knecht to Avoid Playoff Elimination
The Los Angeles Lakers are in a tough spot in their first-round playoff series with the Minnesota Timberwolves after going down 3-1 in the series. After playing the same five guys for the entire second half and falling short, clearly, something needs to be changed.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / April 30
Los Angeles Lakers Legend Begs the NBA’s Commissioner to Replace the All-Star Game
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson has one wish for Commissioner Adam Silver for the All-Star Game. The 2025 NBA All-Star Game didn’t get the fans’ vote.
J.J. Redick News / Yardbarker / April 28
It's convenient to blame JJ Redick for Game 4 loss
Redick employed an unusual strategy in the Lakers' Game 4 loss and has taken some heat for the move.
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