The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealing with injuries to key players to start the season. LeBron James started the year on the injured list, then Luka Doncic picked up an injury after just two games.

The NBA’s latest update marks a turning point for the Los Angeles Lakers as the franchise builds toward its next era.

SportsLine's model simulated Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks

There is reportedly a sense around the NBA that the Lakers may not be sold on Deandre Ayton as their long-term solution at the center position.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers (2-2) travel to Target Center to face Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2) in a regular-season NBA Basketball matchup on Wednesday.

Basketball fans anticipate a thrilling NBA clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers, with Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton, will face the Timberwolves. Both teams have notable players out due to injuries.

The first week of the 2025-26 NBA season is through and, already, there’s no shortage of compelling story lines at work.

While no NBA team—and certainly not one with a legacy as rich as the Los Angeles Lakers'—hangs a banner for a 2-1 start, the Purple and Gold should be generally pleased with how they've opened the new campaign.