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Who's Really to Blame for Los Angeles Lakers' Early 2025 NBA Playoffs Exit?

After a wild NBA season that saw the Los Angeles Lakers start slow, add Luka Dončić and eventually surge to 50 wins and the West's third seed, they were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Behind a monster 27-point, 24-rebound performance from Rudy Gobert, Minnesota won 103-96 on the road to end the series in just five games.

ESPN on MSN · 20h

Lakers' early NBA playoffs exit a blow to betting public

Entering the playoffs, more money had been wagered on the Lakers to win the Finals than any other team at multiple sportsbooks. That money will be staying with the house.

Associated Press News on MSN · 19h

LeBron: ‘I don’t have the answer’ to questions about his future after Lakers’ exit from NBA playoffs

LeBron James wasn't ready to make any decisions about his future in the painful moments immediately after his 22nd NBA season ended with the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round playoff exit.

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Bleacher Report · 15h

Lakers' Rob Pelinka Predicts 'A Lot' of Player Movement During 2025 NBA Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers saw their 2024-25 season end in disappointment, as the Minnesota Timberwolves dismissed them in five games during the first round of the playoffs.

LeBron Wire on MSN · 9h

Rob Pelinka on Lakers' need to upgrade center position this summer

Lakers general manager knows that upgrading his team's center rotation is of the utmost importance this offseason.

Yahoo! Sports · 10h

Rob Pelinka Gets Real On The Lakers' Offseason Plans: "I Think LeBron's Gonna Have High Expectations..."

In a recent chat with the media, GM Rob Pelinka was open about their approach and explained where their 40-year-old superstar fit into such a critical offseason. The Lakers shocked the basketball world when they acquired Luka Doncic from the Mavericks in a blockbuster trade.

OKC Thunder Wire on MSN18h

Lakers' elimination removes threat for OKC Thunder in 2025 NBA playoffs

After being part of the biggest mid-season trade in NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers saw their season end without any ...

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Rudy Gobert shuts down critics with two playoff career highs as Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate Los Angeles Lakers

Rudy Gobert recorded two playoff career-highs to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 and ...

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Ex-NBA Guard Patrick Beverley Defends Lakers Coach JJ Redick After Loss

The Los Angeles Lakers had a lot of hype around them entering the 2024-25 season, as a lot of that excitement was built ...

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Where to watch Lakers vs Timberwolves Game 5 streaming free tonight; NBA playoffs TV channel, odds

The Los Angeles Lakers look to stay alive against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a must-win showdown for LeBron and company.

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LeBron James' Longtime NBA Rival Calls on Lakers to Sever Ties With 4-Time MVP

One voice calling for the Lakers to take the decision out of James' hands is Paul Pierce, formerly of the Boston Celtics who ...

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Luka Doncic Offers Up Dull Answer About Los Angeles Lakers Future

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 103-96. Luka Doncic finished the ...

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves odds, prediction, line, time: 2025 NBA playoff picks, Game 5 bets by proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers and revealed its NBA picks for Wednesday's Game 5 ...

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NBA Fans Upset With LeBron James' Anthony Davis Message After Lakers Loss

The Lakers' lack of a true center was exploited throughout the series, particularly in Wednesday's matchup. Timberwolves ...

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Ex-NBA Star Urges Lakers to Put Austin Reaves on Trade Market

Former LA Clippers legend Lou Williams believes the Lakers need to put everyone besides LeBron James and Luka Doncic on the ...

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