The Los Angeles Lakers have sadly been eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the first round, prompting questions about what this means for the team in the future.
Here is all the latest news you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the offseason.
Despite losing Game 5, Lebron James had a decent performance, recording 22 points, seven total rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Unfortunately, it appears this game came at a cost.
During the fourth quarter, James suffered an injury but decided to play through it. Unfortunately, it turned out to be an MCL Strain, which could potentially take three to five weeks to recover from. There’s no telling what this could mean for the next season.
While there has been criticism surrounding Luka Doncic’s defense, there’s no doubt that he is a dominant offensive force. In his time with the Lakers this season, Doncic has averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 total rebounds, and 7.5 assists.
Despite this, his future with the Lakers is in question since his contract is only guaranteed through next season. Despite this, James has revealed that he does not plan to convinve Luka to stay. Instead, it will have to be his decision.
Forward Dorian Finney-Smith joined the Lakers alongside Luka in the trade with the Dallas Maverick. He proved to be a solid defensive presence off the bench, averaging 7.9 points, 3.6 total rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 0.9 steals per game.
Now, his future with Los Angeles remains in question as he enters free agency. However, he doesn’t seem to be worried about what could happen.
