The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a big offseason following a tough postseason exit. Despite entering the playoffs as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks are expected to face off in Las Vegas for an early preseason matchup in October, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The meeting would mark another high-profile clash between Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis,

Despite boasting two superstars in LeBron James and Luka Doncic, the team struggled throughout the series, particularly in the frontcourt. The Timberwolves exploited the Lakers' lack of size, dominating the paint and exposing defensive vulnerabilities.