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LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves is the third and final game of Friday's NBA preseason slate. It will feature one newly revamped roster and one squad looking to get themselves back in the title hunt.
For the Timberwolves, this is the first chance for them to start integrating their new pieces in a live setting. Last week, they made a major change by trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.
As for the Lakers, they brought back almost all of their roster from last season. However, they will be led by a new coach. After replacing Darvin Ham, JJ Redick will get his first crack at implementing his new systems and schemes.
For those looking to tune into LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves, tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The matchup will be aired on television and can be found on NBA TV.
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LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves injury reports
LA Lakers injury report for Oct. 4
Heading into their first preseason matchup, the Lakers might be a little shorthanded. Cam Reddish (soreness) and Jordan Goodwin (hamstring) are listed as day-to-day but are expected to be available against the Timberwolves. Meanwhile, Jarred Vanderbilt (foot), Christian Koloko (illness) and Chrisitan Wood (knee) could be past opening night two weeks from now.
Minnesota Timberwolves injury report for Oct. 4
The Timberwolves only have two players on their injury report, and both came over in the trade with the Knicks. Julius Randle and Keita Bates-Diop are dealing with shoulder injuries but are expected to be in action against the Lakers.
LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineups and depth charts
LA Lakers starting lineup and depth chart
JJ Redick will rest LeBron James and Anthony Davis for the preseason opener. D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves will be joined by Max Christie and Jaxson Hayes instead.
Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup and depth chart
The Timberwolves will start Mike Conley, Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid and Rudy Gobert. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle will not be available.
Here is a snapshot of the new-look Timberwolves depth chart:
LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves: What to watch
The biggest thing to watch in LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves will be the Timberwolves and how they look without Karl-Anthony Towns. Following this last-second trade, Minnesota now has to implement new pieces on the fly. Days after the trade became official, the new-look squad now has to put together a strong first impression.
When it comes to the Lakers, the main thing to watch will be how this team looks under Redick. Having not been a coach before at any level, many are curious to see what he'll be able to do with this roster.
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