The Golden State Warriors have started the 2025-26 NBA season 3-1. The team looks good, Jimmy Butler seems locked in, and Stephen Curry is Stephen Curry. Jonathan Kuminga has improved, too, despite all the uncertainty around his future during the offseason.

Get in on the Friday night NBA action with these Timberwolves-Lakers betting picks for a high-profile Western Conference showdown in LA.

Los Angeles takes on the Minnesota Timberwolves after Austin Reaves scored 51 points in the Lakers' 127-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Lakers urged to trade for 'dream target' Lauri Markkanen by NBA analyst originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a 2-2 start this season, though they have yet to see their roster at full strength.

The Western Conference, in Draymond Green’s words, is a “bloodbath.” At the time of writing, only the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder remain undefeated, although there are several teams with title hopes.

The Los Angeles Lakers may be without multiple key players, including two stars, in Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves after Luka Dončić scored 43 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors