Los Angeles Lakers Kick Off 2024-25 NBA Season Against Minnesota Timberwolves

The 2024-25 NBA season is set to begin tonight, and the Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for their first game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This highly anticipated matchup is part of a doubleheader on TNT, following the New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics game. The Timberwolves, who concluded last season with an impressive 56-26 record, will face off against the Lakers, who finished at 47-35, at 10 p.m. ET at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The Lakers will feature a notable father-son duo this season, with LeBron James and his son Bronny James on the roster. However, the team will be without Jarred Vanderbilt for the season opener due to multiple foot surgeries. Former Timberwolves players D'Angelo Russell will be back on the court for the Lakers.

The Timberwolves, meanwhile, enter the game with no reported injuries. They will rely on a committee of Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to fill the backup point guard role behind Mike Conley, while giving rookie Rob Dillingham time to develop.

The game will be broadcast on TNT and can also be streamed through services such as HBO Max with the B/R Sports add-on, DirecTV Stream, and Hulu + Live TV. The betting lines favor the Timberwolves (-120) over the Lakers (+100).

Following this game, the Lakers will face a challenging first week with matches against the Phoenix Suns on October 25 and the Sacramento Kings on October 26. These games will be a significant test for new coach JJ Redick, who is stepping into his first coaching role with the Lakers.