The Los Angeles Lakers are getting ready to begin their playoff run with Luka Doncic joining LeBron James for the first time in their postseason history.
The 17 time NBA champions will face the energetic Minnesota Timberwolves team lead by superstar Anthony Edwards.
Playoffs ready! Bronny James dazzles Lakers teammates with impressive scrimmage performance
The squads split four games against each other during the regular season, but three of those games came before Los Angeles acquired Doncic, who wants to make a big statement with the Lakers, even more after his former team – the Dallas Mavericks – were eliminated from the playoffs Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Bronny James destroys Lakers teammates
Bronny James, the rookie with a lot to prove, is helping the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to face the Minnesota Timberwolves by taking the role of Anthony Edwards in practice, according to the team’s head coach, JJ Redick, who asigned that role to Bronny and veteran guard Shake Milton.
The Lakers posted a video of a scrimmage where Bronny James had a big role, crossing over his teammates, dishing dimes and playing like a veteran with full command of the court. It’s crystal clear that the former USC Trojan has made a lot of improvement and can be a great asset for Los Angeles in the future.
It’s one of the reasons why Bronny James earned a spot on the Lakers‘ playoff roster. The rookie only appeared in 27 games for the team, including one start, while he made most of his time with the South Bay Lakers in the G league. It was good enough to get an A+ from Redick, though. “Ho he has personally handled a lot of attention, good and bad, he doesn’t even break character,” JJ said about the rookie.
Anthony Edwards is ready for the Lakers challenge
Anthony Edwards, considered by NBA analysts like the player that could be the face of the league if he wanted to, loves the challenge of playing the Los Angeles Lakers during the first round of the 2025 playoffs. “I just love it. It’s dope,” Ant said, especially with the Lakers being considered the favorite in the series.
“I love the fact that everybody wants the Lakers to win. That’s how it’s supposed to be. They don’t want the Timberwolves to win. I get it.” Edwards averaged a team-high 27.6 points per game this season with 5.7 rebounds, and the Wolves stumbled to a 22-21 start through Jan 20.
But they went 27-12 the rest of the way, finally getting into a groove following the offseason trade to acquire Julius Randle from the New York Knicks for Karl-Anthony Towns. Randle averaged 18.7 points with 7.1 rebounds and a team-best 4.7 assists on the season. Minnesota’s 17-4 stretch to close out the season came after Randle returned from a groin strain.
This news was originally published on this post .
About the author
2025 Big Bets report: Despite wait, Sanders-to-Browns bettors cash in
Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst <!--> The NBA and NHL playoffs are well underway. And the MLB season is through its first month. But make no mistake: This past week, NFL Draft odds were easily the most-talked-about topic in the sports betting universe.Specifically, any NFL Draft prop bets tied to Shedeur Sanders. And more specifically, the prop of which team would draft the Colorado quarterback.More on that market, along with other notable bets, unique wins and major wagers — winners and losers alike — over the past week or so.ADVERTISEMENT -->Cleveland Comes CallingThe Cleveland Browns were actually among the favorites to select Sanders in the weeks leading up to the NFL Draft. So too were the New Orleans Saints and, as the first round arrived, the Pittsburgh Steelers.Then Round 1 came and went Thursday, with no team calling Sanders’ name. […]
‘I will die for you’: Lions draft pick Ahmed Hassanein gets emotional on call with coach Dan Campbell
Getty Images Saturday was a special day for Boise State defensive tackle Ahmed Hassanein. The Detroit Lions selected Hassanein in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he immediately made his dedication to the franchise very clear.Hassanein, who just completed a productive four-year career at Boise State, came off the board with the No. 196 overall pick. Cameras caught the moment Hassanein got the call every football player wants to get, and the big defensive tackle told Lions coach Dan Campbell he would be willing to lay his life down for the team."Coach, I will die for you," Hassanein said. "I just want you to believe in me. I just wanted you to believe in me, coach. I'll die on that field for you. I promise I will." The Lions likely don't want Hassanein to go quite that […]
Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn results, highlights: Eubank earns win over bitter rival in Fight of the Year
Getty Images After a planned 2022 fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn fell through due to a failed Benn drug test, the decades of bad blood between the two men and their families hit a deeper level. Eubank and Benn finally stepped in the ring on Saturday in London and delivered a no-doubt Fight of the Year contender that Eubank won via unanimous decision after 12 incredible rounds of non-stop action.Eubank arrived at the arena with his father, seemingly ending years of interpersonal struggles between father and son and drawing a massive reaction from the crowd at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Once the fighters were in the ring, it was clear how much larger Eubank was. That size difference was to be expected as Eubank is a natural 160-pound fighter while Benn was coming up multiple divisions to make […]
João Fonseca perde para Tommy Paul, e se despede do Masters 1000 de Madri
A campanha de João Fonseca no Masters 1000 de Madri chegou ao fim neste sábado (26), mas deixou uma impressão positiva. Em uma partida equilibrada contra o norte-americano Tommy Paul, número 12 do ranking mundial, o jovem brasileiro acabou derrotado e se despediu na segunda rodada da competição, realizada na Caja Mágica, na capital espanhola. No primeiro set, o brasileiro chegou a pressionar Paul em alguns games, mas viu a experiência do adversário pesar nos momentos decisivos. No segundo set, João salvou break points importantes e arrancou aplausos do público, mas Paul conseguiu impor sua consistência e fechou a partida em sets diretos. Ele perdeu por 2 sets a 0, com parciais de 7/6 (9-7) e 7/6 (7-3), em um confronto que durou duas horas e cinco minutos. João, de apenas 18 anos e atual 65º do mundo, vinha de […]
2025 NFL Draft grades, tracker: Live Round 7 analysis for every selection made in order
Getty Images The 2025 NFL Draft has reached the seventh and final round on Saturday. This year's draft did not lack drama (Shedeur Sanders' drop to fifth round), excitement or surprises. The final round of the draft allows teams to fill out some final roster spots, find special teams gems, and possibly find that diamond in the rough.Want to know what I thought of every pick made in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft? You can read below as I graded all the Round 7 picks from Saturday. The fortunes of teams can change thanks to the draft and so can the betting market and Super Bowl odds. What happens during the NFL Draft can contribute to that.Grades: Round 1 • Round 2 • Round 3 • Round 4 • Round 5 • Round 6 • Round 7 217. Cowboys: Jay Toia, DT, UCLAGrade: BToia is a two-gapping run […]
2025 NFL Draft Winners and Losers of Round 3: Bears have given Caleb Williams everything he needs
When former Chicago Bears receiver Dez White introduced Chicago's second-round draft pick, he chided the Green Bay Packers fans there at Lambeau Field and introduced the Bears as the "2025 NFC North champions."The division is hard. The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings were tremendous last year and the Packers are as young and deep as any team in the NFL. But it's not like White's proclamation sounded that outlandish.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementChicago has had a remarkable offseason. The Bears, who bolstered the offensive line and added to the defense in free agency, doubled up on the skill positions in the draft. In the first round they took Michigan tight end Colston Loveland. In the second round they took Missouri receiver Luther Burden III, a talented though sometimes confouding prospect. But Burden's ceiling is pretty high. And he'll start as the Bears' third receiver, […]
Related
2025 Big Bets report: Despite wait, Sanders-to-Browns bettors cash in
Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst <!--> The NBA and NHL playoffs are well underway. And the MLB season is through its first month. But make no mistake: This past week, NFL Draft odds were easily the most-talked-about topic in the sports betting universe.Specifically, any NFL Draft prop bets tied to Shedeur Sanders. And more specifically, the prop of which team would draft the Colorado quarterback.More on that market, along with other notable bets, unique wins and major wagers — winners and losers alike — over the past week or so.ADVERTISEMENT -->Cleveland Comes CallingThe Cleveland Browns were actually among the favorites to select Sanders in the weeks leading up to the NFL Draft. So too were the New Orleans Saints and, as the first round arrived, the Pittsburgh Steelers.Then Round 1 came and went Thursday, with no team calling Sanders’ name. […]
‘I will die for you’: Lions draft pick Ahmed Hassanein gets emotional on call with coach Dan Campbell
Getty Images Saturday was a special day for Boise State defensive tackle Ahmed Hassanein. The Detroit Lions selected Hassanein in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and he immediately made his dedication to the franchise very clear.Hassanein, who just completed a productive four-year career at Boise State, came off the board with the No. 196 overall pick. Cameras caught the moment Hassanein got the call every football player wants to get, and the big defensive tackle told Lions coach Dan Campbell he would be willing to lay his life down for the team."Coach, I will die for you," Hassanein said. "I just want you to believe in me. I just wanted you to believe in me, coach. I'll die on that field for you. I promise I will." The Lions likely don't want Hassanein to go quite that […]
Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn results, highlights: Eubank earns win over bitter rival in Fight of the Year
Getty Images After a planned 2022 fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn fell through due to a failed Benn drug test, the decades of bad blood between the two men and their families hit a deeper level. Eubank and Benn finally stepped in the ring on Saturday in London and delivered a no-doubt Fight of the Year contender that Eubank won via unanimous decision after 12 incredible rounds of non-stop action.Eubank arrived at the arena with his father, seemingly ending years of interpersonal struggles between father and son and drawing a massive reaction from the crowd at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Once the fighters were in the ring, it was clear how much larger Eubank was. That size difference was to be expected as Eubank is a natural 160-pound fighter while Benn was coming up multiple divisions to make […]
João Fonseca perde para Tommy Paul, e se despede do Masters 1000 de Madri
A campanha de João Fonseca no Masters 1000 de Madri chegou ao fim neste sábado (26), mas deixou uma impressão positiva. Em uma partida equilibrada contra o norte-americano Tommy Paul, número 12 do ranking mundial, o jovem brasileiro acabou derrotado e se despediu na segunda rodada da competição, realizada na Caja Mágica, na capital espanhola. No primeiro set, o brasileiro chegou a pressionar Paul em alguns games, mas viu a experiência do adversário pesar nos momentos decisivos. No segundo set, João salvou break points importantes e arrancou aplausos do público, mas Paul conseguiu impor sua consistência e fechou a partida em sets diretos. Ele perdeu por 2 sets a 0, com parciais de 7/6 (9-7) e 7/6 (7-3), em um confronto que durou duas horas e cinco minutos. João, de apenas 18 anos e atual 65º do mundo, vinha de […]
2025 NFL Draft grades, tracker: Live Round 7 analysis for every selection made in order
Getty Images The 2025 NFL Draft has reached the seventh and final round on Saturday. This year's draft did not lack drama (Shedeur Sanders' drop to fifth round), excitement or surprises. The final round of the draft allows teams to fill out some final roster spots, find special teams gems, and possibly find that diamond in the rough.Want to know what I thought of every pick made in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft? You can read below as I graded all the Round 7 picks from Saturday. The fortunes of teams can change thanks to the draft and so can the betting market and Super Bowl odds. What happens during the NFL Draft can contribute to that.Grades: Round 1 • Round 2 • Round 3 • Round 4 • Round 5 • Round 6 • Round 7 217. Cowboys: Jay Toia, DT, UCLAGrade: BToia is a two-gapping run […]
2025 NFL Draft Winners and Losers of Round 3: Bears have given Caleb Williams everything he needs
When former Chicago Bears receiver Dez White introduced Chicago's second-round draft pick, he chided the Green Bay Packers fans there at Lambeau Field and introduced the Bears as the "2025 NFC North champions."The division is hard. The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings were tremendous last year and the Packers are as young and deep as any team in the NFL. But it's not like White's proclamation sounded that outlandish.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementChicago has had a remarkable offseason. The Bears, who bolstered the offensive line and added to the defense in free agency, doubled up on the skill positions in the draft. In the first round they took Michigan tight end Colston Loveland. In the second round they took Missouri receiver Luther Burden III, a talented though sometimes confouding prospect. But Burden's ceiling is pretty high. And he'll start as the Bears' third receiver, […]
Be the first to leave a comment