Lakers Predicted to Land Timberwolves Player in NBA Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, LA will look to add some reinforcements this offseason.

After being eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Wolves season has come to an end as the NBA Draft looms.

Could the Timberwolves look to trade for Darius Garland? Here are 4 scenarios that could play out in the trade market before the NBA Draft.

The Oklahoma City Thunder punched their NBA Finals ticket for the first time since 2012 in true Thunder fashion: They suffocated the Timberwolves' offense to the point that Minnesota -- a deserving conference finals team -- looked completely inept.

While most of the attention on Kevin Durant before the trade deadline focused on his decision to veto a return to the Golden State Warriors, another Western Conference contender heavily weighed a bid to land the 15-time All-Star.

The Brooklyn Nets head into the 2025 NBA offseason with the most cap space in the league. Could they attract Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid?

On Thursday, Finch addressed the media about a forgotten man who the Timberwolves invested the eight pick of the 2024 draft in, former Kentucky Wildcats guard Rob Dillingham. Finch shared his specific recommendations for the former first round pick in terms of what he can do to improve moving forward.

THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER AND THE FLORIDA PANTHERS The Thunder are rolling into the NBA Finals in historically dominant fashion. Oklahoma City destroyed Minnesota 124-94 to finish off the Western Conference finals in five games.