The Los Angeles Lakers went into Minnesota and took a 20 point second half lead over the Timberwolves, but needed a buzzer beater to hold on to the win.

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Both LeBron James and Luka Doncic are out for the Los Angeles Lakers due to injuries, with the former yet to play this season due to sciatica and the latter missing their last three games as he nurses a left finger sprain and a lower leg contusion. Amid their absence, however, Austin Reaves has carried the Purple and Gold.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert went viral for protecting rumored girlfriend Madison Beer from a basketball at a Lakers game. The appearance seemingly confirmed dating rumors.

The 2025 NBA Cup is set to begin on Friday and there are plenty of exciting group-play matchups to look forward to ahead of the weekend. The reigning tournament

All eyes are on the Los Angeles Lakers as they head into the NBA season looking to win an NBA title, led by head coach JJ Redick. Redick heads into his second season as the head coach of the organization.