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L.A Lakers, Golden State Warriors Risers Entering 2025 Playoffs In NBA Power Rankings

Denver still has the best player in the world in Nikola Jokić. With a exception of a down postseason from his running mate in 2024, Jokić and Jamal Murray are among the league's bigger playoff risers. And the Nuggets ending the season 3-0 under their interim coach could be more than the typical "new coach bump."

CBS Sports on MSN · 15h

NBA playoffs predictions: Expert picks for every first-round series, with Lakers, Warriors favored to move on

Now that (most) first-round matchups are set, the CBS Sports NBA staff went matchup-by-matchup to make our pic

USA TODAY · 15h

Lakers vs. Timberwolves in 2025 NBA playoffs: Predictions, schedule, series preview

In perhaps the most anticipated first-round matchup, it's LeBron James and Luka Doncic vs. Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves.

Lakers, Luka Doncic and LeBron James

USA TODAY · 22h

How Luka Doncic-LeBron James connection turned Lakers into legitimate NBA title contender

The trade for Luka Doncic and immediate connection he made with LeBron James has transformed the Lakers into legitimate title contenders.

Bleacher Report · 1d

Luka Doncic Says Lakers 'For Sure Have a Chance' to Win 2025 NBA Title

The Los Angeles Lakers secured the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, earning them a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the postseason. And superstar Luka Dončić believes the team has the goods to make a title run: The Dončić addition has certainly helped.

The Associated Press- Sports o… · 10h

Luka and LeBron must quickly find winning formula when Lakers face tested Timberwolves in 1st round

Less than three months after the trade that shook the basketball world, the Los Angeles Lakers are headed into their first postseason with LeBron James and Luka Doncic atop their roster. The trouble is that this stellar duo has only played 21 games together.

Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers

Bleacher Report · 9h

Luka Doncic Says It’s 'Sad' How Mavs GM Nico Harrison Has Spoken About Lakers Trade

Luka Dončić isn't a fan of the way Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has addressed his surprising trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. "It’s just sad the way he’s talking right now," Dončić told ESPN's Malika Andrews. "I never said anything bad about him and I just want to move on."

The New York Times · 14h

Luka Dončić cracked his phone after hearing Mavs-Lakers trade: ‘My heart was broken’

Luka Dončić had a strong reaction when he found out the Dallas Mavericks were trading him to the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 1. Upon learning of the shocking move a little before midnight, Dončić threw his iPhone, which resulted in a spiderweb of cracks along the back of the device.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 8h

Luka Doncic speaks about Nico Harrison comments justifying trade: 'It's just sad'

Lakers star Luka Dončić says that comments made by Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison are "sad" and he just wants to "move on."

Lakers, Rob Pelinka and GM

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 12h

Lakers give Rob Pelinka a contract extension and new title

Terms of the deal were not disclosed but the general manager since 2017 is now president of basketball operations.

The Boston Globe · 10h

GM Rob Pelinka extends contract with Lakers, gets additional title as president of basketball operations

The Lakers announced no details of the extension for Pelinka, the longtime player agent who joined the Lakers’ front office in February 2017.

FOX Sports on MSN · 11h

Lakers extend GM Rob Pelinka, name him president of basketball ops

General manager Rob Pelinka has received a contract extension from the Los Angeles Lakers less than three months after he acquired Luka Doncic

LA Is Betting Central With Money

U.S. News & World Report · 16h

LA Is Betting Central With Money on the Lakers and Clippers as the NBA Playoffs Begin

The Lakers often attract large betting interest anyway, but the controversial midseason trade that landed Luka Doncic from Dallas has people emptying their bank accounts to put money on Los Angeles. And the money,

Yahoo! Sports · 1d

Magic Johnson Reveals Major Lakers Issue Before NBA Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers have had one of their most eventful seasons in recent memory, but the real work starts on Saturday night when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

FanSided on MSN · 15h

Lakers Forward's Future in Los Angeles Hinges on 2025 NBA Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers finished the regular season under first-year head coach JJ Redick with 50 wins, which was good enough for the Purple and Gold to win the Pacific Division and secure the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference Playoffs.

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2025 NBA Playoffs: Bracket, schedule, scores, matchups for first round including Luka, Lakers vs Wolves

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA Playoffs. When do the NBA Playoffs begin? The play-in — the NBA's ...

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NBA betting wrapped: Thunder, 76ers, Lakers biggest stories of regular season

A look at the NBA's best and worst teams against the spread this season, the most-bet players and other top betting ...

17hon MSN

Lakers Quietly Warned About NBA Officials Before Timberwolves Game

But of course, it won't be a cakewalk against Minnesota, with Anthony Edwards continuing to take his game to the next level.

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Lakers playoff preview: Can this time make it to the Finals?

The 2025 NBA playoffs have begun and the Los Angeles Lakers begin their journey to another NBA Finals. But, can they defeat ...

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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards happy that Lakers are favorites in first-round series: 'I love it. It's dope'

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has never been afraid to speak his mind, and on Wednesday, he shared his thoughts ...

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What's behind this stifling, confusing LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers defense

For months, the Lakers have confused and angered some the NBA's biggest offensive stars with a defensive scheme no one can ...

10hon MSN

Wolves aim to go big with Gobert vs. Lakers after veteran center’s strong regular season finish

Star break for Rudy Gobert provided a necessary reset after an uneven start to the season with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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