The surging Los Angeles Lakers will continue their homestand on Thursday when they host the Timberwolves, who could be without their best player.
Minnesota isn't the team everyone thought they'd be this season after making a run to the Western Conference Finals in 2024. The pre-training camp Karl-Anthony Towns trade changed everything for the Timberwolves in a way they weren't hoping for. The two players Minnesota received in the trade — Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo — have missed time with injuries.
The Timberwolves are coming off their best win of the season: a 131-128 overtime win over the Thunder after being down by as many as 25 in the second half. Anthony Edwards blocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's go-ahead shot attempt with 13.2 seconds left in overtime. He spent most of the fourth quarter on the bench because of his calf.
Minnesota could be without its young star on Thursday, as he's listed as questionable. If he's out, he'll join a few other starters who are sidelined, including Rudy Gobert.
Anthony Edwards' status for tonight's game vs. Lakers
Anthony Edwards (right calf soreness) is listed as questionable.
UPDATE: Anthony Edwards is available.
LeBron James' status for tonight's game vs. Timberwolves
LeBron James (foot) is listed as probable.
UPDATE: LeBron James is available.
Lakers injury report
LeBron James (foot) is probable. Maxi Kleber (foot) is out.
UPDATE: LeBron James is available.
Timberwolves injury report
Anthony Edwards (calf) and Donte DiVincenzo (toe) are questionable. Rudy Gobert (back) and Julius Randle (groin) are out.
UPDATE: Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo are available.
Projected starting lineups tonight
Los Angeles: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, Jaxson Hayes
Minnesota: Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards (if he plays), Jaylen Clark, Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid
How to watch Timberwolves at Lakers Feb. 27
Minnesota at Los Angeles will be broadcast on NBA TV, with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT.
Lakers' next five regular-season games
Friday, Feb. 28: Clippers at Lakers (7 p.m. PT on ESPN)
Sunday, March 2: Clippers at Lakers (6:30 p.m. PT)
Tuesday, March 4: Pelicans at Lakers (7:30 p.m. PT)
Thursday, March 6: Knicks at Lakers (7 p.m. PT on TNT)
Saturday, March 8: Lakers at Celtics (5:30 p.m. PT on ABC)