The Los Angeles Lakers saw their 2024-25 season end in disappointment, as the Minnesota Timberwolves dismissed them in five games during the first round of the playoffs.

In a recent chat with the media, GM Rob Pelinka was open about their approach and explained where their 40-year-old superstar fit into such a critical offseason. The Lakers shocked the basketball world when they acquired Luka Doncic from the Mavericks in a blockbuster trade.

After a wild NBA season that saw the Los Angeles Lakers start slow, add Luka Dončić and eventually surge to 50 wins and the West's third seed, they were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Behind a monster 27-point, 24-rebound performance from Rudy Gobert, Minnesota won 103-96 on the road to end the series in just five games.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was noncommittal on his playing future following the team's surprise playoff exit to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James' 2025 NBA season has officially come to an end. After falling 103-96 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 on Wednesday, the Lakers will head into the offseason with more questions than answers.