JJ Redick says Lakers, Timberwolves expect series to be a ‘rock fight’

Through two games, the first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves has been fairly physical. In Game 1, the Timberwolves were the only team that played…

Lakers’ use defense, physicality to flip script on Timberwolves, even series with win

Minnesota knew what was coming after pushing the Lakers around in Game 1 of this series. “We knew they would come with high intensity, with energy. We knew it was…

JJ Redick got LeBron, Luka, Lakers to respond with Game 2 win

Do the Thunder have what it takes to reach the Finals? Oklahoma City has the pieces—but do they have the experience to win three playoff series? Game 2 of the…

Lakers unprepared for ‘more physical’ Wolves in Game 1 loss

Dave McMenaminApr 20, 2025, 02:06 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and…

What experts across the nation are saying about Lakers vs Timberwolves

Game 1 of the first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves will get started at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time on Saturday. It will be the first…

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has gotten a contract extension

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Rob Pelinka to a contract extension, with his new title as president of basketball operations along with general manager, sources tell ESPN. Lakers leadership…

Lakers sign Rob Pelinka to contract extension as president/GM

Apr 18, 2025, 03:35 PM ET The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Rob Pelinka to a multiyear contract extension and added to his title by naming him president of basketball…

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

Ramona ShelburneApr 18, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News SO MUCH WAS happening behind the scenes on Feb.…

Will Christian Koloko or Trey Jemison III play in the playoffs?

The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, with Game 1 scheduled to take place on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.…

Blazers sign coach Chauncey Billups to a multi-year extension

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Coach Chauncey Billups has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers did not release terms of the deal, announced before the…