The Los Angeles Lakers took on Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night in a rematch of last year's first round 4-1 T'Wolves victory. The Lakers were without the services of LeBron James as the ageless wonder sat out due to a sciatica issue.

Friday night's dress rehearsal provided insight into who will likely be in Los Angeles' rotation in the first week of the season.

Lakers star Luka Doncic appeared on the team’s injury report for their upcoming game against the Kings on Sunday.

Opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season is here. The Rockets and Thunder will tip off first, followed by the Warriors and Lakers. I’ve dissected totals, spreads and player props for each game, coming up with the best three picks for each.

After another dazzling offensive performance by Luka Dončić to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Austin Reaves fully believes the five-time All-Star could average 40 points per game.

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Blake Snell attended the Lakers opener before heading to Toronto for his Game 1 start in the 2025 World Series.

After three straight postseason exits at the hands of the Detroit "Bad Boys" Pistons, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls finally got over the hump in 1991. They won their first NBA championship after defeating Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers in five games.

Marcus Smart doesn't believe Friday's scoresheet reflected his impact on the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Vanderbilt has now been added to the Lakers’ injury report. This is after the team made an announcement regarding the 26-year-old shortly after he did not start the second half. “Vanderbilt has a left quad contusion and will not return, per the Lakers,” Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on X.

There is still a level of caution revolving around Deandre Ayton that is hard to shake. However, in the very early parts of the Ayton experience for the Los Angeles Lakers, it is likewise difficult to shake the present feeling that Rob Pelinka and the front office made the biggest steal of the summer,