Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt got into a shoving match after the first-quarter buzzer, resulting in technical fouls for both players Thursday night at Crypto.

LeBron James sends a touch pass to Jarred Vanderbilt along the baseline for a two-handed Lakers dunk.

Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) play for the rebound against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson

Los Angeles Lakers fans are not happy after rookie guard Dalton Knecht was fouled hard during their showdown against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. With a little over two minutes remaining in the third quarter,

M innesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is amid another impressive season in his fifth NBA campaign. Entering Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers, Edwards was

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/)

Dorian Finney-Smith started Friday and will likely remain in the Lakers' starting lineup for as long as Hachimura is sidelined, while Jordan Goodwin (ankle), Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt should each have an opportunity to see their playing time off the bench increase.

Anthony Edwards was in no mood for Jarred Vanderbilt's antics during Thursday's game. At the end of the first quarter of Thursday's Minnesota

The Lakers will not have Jaxson Hayes starting at center -- or playing at all -- in Saturday's game against the Celtics.

The Los Angeles Lakers are considering a trade to acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, which could significantly enhance their lineup alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic. A proposed deal involves sending Austin Reaves and assets to the Suns.