Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James challenged the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to "make the next step" after the Wolves eliminated the Lakers from the 2025 NBA playoffs. The two shared a quick exchange on the court following Minnesota's 103-96 win in Game 5:

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been chirping since eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs on Wednesday night. More Los Angeles Lakers News: Lakers HC JJ Redick Gives One Word Answer About Game 5 Lineup Plan Three-time All-Star Minnesota shooting guard Anthony Edwards mocked the internet's frequent "Lakers in 5" proclamations,

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards wasn’t done making fun of the Los Angeles Lakers after his team’s series win on Wednesday night. Edwards had a strong series against a Lakers squad that headlined LeBron James and Luka Doncic,