The Los Angeles Lakers (16-13) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (15-15) at Target Center
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Friday December 17, 2021
Los Angeles Lakers 0, Minnesota Timberwolves 0 (10:00 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Frank Vogel on the craziness of today: “You gotta just roll with the punches.”
Vogel said he thought Russell Westbrook wouldn’t play today, but he is. He thought Malik Monk was going to play, but he isn’t. Then he took a nap and woke up to the news that Austin Reaves was out. – 8:34 PM
Frank Vogel on the craziness of today: “You gotta just roll with the punches.”
Vogel said he thought Russell Westbrook wouldn’t play today, but he is. He thought Malik Monk was going to play, but he isn’t. Then he took a nap and woke up to the news that Austin Reaves was out. – 8:34 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Chris Finch said Taurean Prince and Anthony Edwards are doing fine, said they’re asymptomatic. They were not at shootaround earlier today. – 8:22 PM
Chris Finch said Taurean Prince and Anthony Edwards are doing fine, said they’re asymptomatic. They were not at shootaround earlier today. – 8:22 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch says both Anthony Edwards and Taurean Prince, who are in the health and safety protocols, are asymptomatic and did not participate in shoot-around this morning, so they were not exposed to any teammates – 8:22 PM
Chris Finch says both Anthony Edwards and Taurean Prince, who are in the health and safety protocols, are asymptomatic and did not participate in shoot-around this morning, so they were not exposed to any teammates – 8:22 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Bones Hyland so far tonight: a team-high 9 points (3-3 shooting) and 1 assists. That’s an important early bounce-back from him after missing the Minnesota game. – 8:16 PM
Bones Hyland so far tonight: a team-high 9 points (3-3 shooting) and 1 assists. That’s an important early bounce-back from him after missing the Minnesota game. – 8:16 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
AD is here. One of his warmups today is jumpers starting from the free throw line, then taking a step or two back every time he makes a shot. Once he reaches half court, he starts stepping back in through the same process. pic.twitter.com/9Yk0NY9ZXX – 8:07 PM
AD is here. One of his warmups today is jumpers starting from the free throw line, then taking a step or two back every time he makes a shot. Once he reaches half court, he starts stepping back in through the same process. pic.twitter.com/9Yk0NY9ZXX – 8:07 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Nets statement on Kyrie’s return
Their next road games are Thursday in Portland and Xmas Day at LeBron and the Lakers pic.twitter.com/dN2oiW6sDO – 7:42 PM
Nets statement on Kyrie’s return
Their next road games are Thursday in Portland and Xmas Day at LeBron and the Lakers pic.twitter.com/dN2oiW6sDO – 7:42 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
As you watch each game this season, play Lakers Pick ‘Em for your chance to win prizes and test your Lakers knowledge. – 7:29 PM
As you watch each game this season, play Lakers Pick ‘Em for your chance to win prizes and test your Lakers knowledge. – 7:29 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Tonight’s @kzprovisioning media meal:
Beef Bourguignon, Mustard Spaetzle
Confit Squash with Crispy Ham
Parmesan Cream Cavatelli, Black Truffles
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
@BellecourBakery Desserts – 6:38 PM
Tonight’s @kzprovisioning media meal:
Beef Bourguignon, Mustard Spaetzle
Confit Squash with Crispy Ham
Parmesan Cream Cavatelli, Black Truffles
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
@BellecourBakery Desserts – 6:38 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Friday Night Hoops 🌴🆚🐺
⏰: 7:00p.m. PT
📺: @SpectrumSN & ESPN
📻: ESPN LA 710 & 1330 KWKW
#LakeShow x @SociosHoops nba.com/lakers/news/th… – 6:38 PM
Friday Night Hoops 🌴🆚🐺
⏰: 7:00p.m. PT
📺: @SpectrumSN & ESPN
📻: ESPN LA 710 & 1330 KWKW
#LakeShow x @SociosHoops nba.com/lakers/news/th… – 6:38 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Currently available for the Lakers tonight: LeBron, AD, Westbrook, Ellington, Anthony, Jordan, Bazemore, Rondo, 10-day call-up Thomas, and 2-way players Chaundee Brown and Jay Huff. – 6:11 PM
Currently available for the Lakers tonight: LeBron, AD, Westbrook, Ellington, Anthony, Jordan, Bazemore, Rondo, 10-day call-up Thomas, and 2-way players Chaundee Brown and Jay Huff. – 6:11 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Remember last time @Isaiah Thomas wore the Purple & Gold? 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/qdFcmgDarN – 6:05 PM
Remember last time @Isaiah Thomas wore the Purple & Gold? 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/qdFcmgDarN – 6:05 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The hits keep coming: Austin Reaves, the hero from the Dallas win to start the trip, is out because of health and safety protocols tonight in Minnesota. – 6:03 PM
The hits keep coming: Austin Reaves, the hero from the Dallas win to start the trip, is out because of health and safety protocols tonight in Minnesota. – 6:03 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Lakers‘ Austin Reaves has entered health and safety protocols. – 6:03 PM
Lakers‘ Austin Reaves has entered health and safety protocols. – 6:03 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Austin Reaves (health and safety protocols) is out for tonight’s game in Minnesota, per the Lakers. – 6:02 PM
Austin Reaves (health and safety protocols) is out for tonight’s game in Minnesota, per the Lakers. – 6:02 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers make it official that they’ve signed Isaiah Thomas: pic.twitter.com/XxSdbOYZxD – 5:46 PM
Lakers make it official that they’ve signed Isaiah Thomas: pic.twitter.com/XxSdbOYZxD – 5:46 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Today, gathered by the family and friends of Tom Hanneman, the @Minnesota Timberwolves & @minnesotalynx unveiled the Tom Hanneman Media Room at @TargetCenterMN.
Versatile. Familiar. Minnesota.
Tom Hanneman remains in the hearts of all who loved him. pic.twitter.com/5qs5qALhya – 5:43 PM
Today, gathered by the family and friends of Tom Hanneman, the @Minnesota Timberwolves & @minnesotalynx unveiled the Tom Hanneman Media Room at @TargetCenterMN.
Versatile. Familiar. Minnesota.
Tom Hanneman remains in the hearts of all who loved him. pic.twitter.com/5qs5qALhya – 5:43 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Isaiah Thomas will be in the Lakers lineup tonight and wearing No. 31, according to the team. They signed him to a 10-day contract this afternoon. – 5:41 PM
Isaiah Thomas will be in the Lakers lineup tonight and wearing No. 31, according to the team. They signed him to a 10-day contract this afternoon. – 5:41 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Isaiah Thomas will be available for tonight’s game in Minnesota, per the Lakers. He will wear No. 31. – 5:39 PM
Isaiah Thomas will be available for tonight’s game in Minnesota, per the Lakers. He will wear No. 31. – 5:39 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
As a team in the month of December, Atlanta is averaging 15.0 3FGM (2nd most in the East, 5th in NBA) on .418 3FG% (1st in the East, 2nd in NBA).
Forward Danilo Gallinari is the only reserve to be averaging 14.0+ ppg on at least .500 FG% in December (min. 5 games). – 5:16 PM
As a team in the month of December, Atlanta is averaging 15.0 3FGM (2nd most in the East, 5th in NBA) on .418 3FG% (1st in the East, 2nd in NBA).
Forward Danilo Gallinari is the only reserve to be averaging 14.0+ ppg on at least .500 FG% in December (min. 5 games). – 5:16 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
an early present for y’all.
back to back Track the Pack episodes 👀
📺 https://t.co/6dUKuiSMJF pic.twitter.com/Hk90KaufGS – 5:04 PM
an early present for y’all.
back to back Track the Pack episodes 👀
📺 https://t.co/6dUKuiSMJF pic.twitter.com/Hk90KaufGS – 5:04 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Lakers guard Malik Monk was cleared to fly from Los Angeles to Minnesota to join the team for tonight’s game, but ultimately was not cleared to play the game, sources tell ESPN. Russell Westbrook flew from Dallas to Minnesota today after testing out of protocols, per sources. – 5:01 PM
Lakers guard Malik Monk was cleared to fly from Los Angeles to Minnesota to join the team for tonight’s game, but ultimately was not cleared to play the game, sources tell ESPN. Russell Westbrook flew from Dallas to Minnesota today after testing out of protocols, per sources. – 5:01 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Malik Monk remains in health and safety protocols alongside Dwight Howard, Talen Horton-Tucker, Avery Bradley and Kendrick Nunn. – 4:44 PM
Malik Monk remains in health and safety protocols alongside Dwight Howard, Talen Horton-Tucker, Avery Bradley and Kendrick Nunn. – 4:44 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
In the Lakers last game, they opted to guard Porzingis with LeBron and put AD on Powell.
I’d assume we see a similar strategy tonight, with LeBron guarding KAT and AD guarding Vanderbilt. That would be a different type of “small” guarding KAT than we’ve been used to. pic.twitter.com/rVylDIBTWt – 4:40 PM
In the Lakers last game, they opted to guard Porzingis with LeBron and put AD on Powell.
I’d assume we see a similar strategy tonight, with LeBron guarding KAT and AD guarding Vanderbilt. That would be a different type of “small” guarding KAT than we’ve been used to. pic.twitter.com/rVylDIBTWt – 4:40 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Bulls G/F DeMar DeRozan has been cleared from the NBA’s COVID protocols and could play Sunday vs the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/Z0pq0GppWT – 4:18 PM
Bulls G/F DeMar DeRozan has been cleared from the NBA’s COVID protocols and could play Sunday vs the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/Z0pq0GppWT – 4:18 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers just made it official that Russell Westbrook has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game against the T’Wolves. – 4:10 PM
Lakers just made it official that Russell Westbrook has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game against the T’Wolves. – 4:10 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Russell Westbrook, however, will be good to go for tonight’s game, according to @Shams Charania. – 4:09 PM
Russell Westbrook, however, will be good to go for tonight’s game, according to @Shams Charania. – 4:09 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Lakers have upgraded Russell Westbrook to available to play tonight.
Westbrook was put in the health and safety protocols. – 4:08 PM
The Lakers have upgraded Russell Westbrook to available to play tonight.
Westbrook was put in the health and safety protocols. – 4:08 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
The Lakers are listing Trevor Ariza as QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game. He hasn’t played a game yet this season. – 4:08 PM
The Lakers are listing Trevor Ariza as QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game. He hasn’t played a game yet this season. – 4:08 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Russell Westbrook is available to play tonight in Lakers-Timberwolves. – 4:08 PM
Russell Westbrook is available to play tonight in Lakers-Timberwolves. – 4:08 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
DeMar DeRozan is out of health and safety protocols, should be available to play Sunday vs. Lakers. #Bulls – 4:07 PM
DeMar DeRozan is out of health and safety protocols, should be available to play Sunday vs. Lakers. #Bulls – 4:07 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Russell Westbrook has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game in Minnesota, per the Lakers. – 4:07 PM
Russell Westbrook has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game in Minnesota, per the Lakers. – 4:07 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Russell Westbrook (health and safety protocols) has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game in Minnesota, per the Lakers. – 4:06 PM
Russell Westbrook (health and safety protocols) has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game in Minnesota, per the Lakers. – 4:06 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
9 NBA teams, by my count, have at least three players in the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols
Lakers (6 players)
Knicks (5)
Bucks (4)
Magic (4)
Celtics (4)
Kings (5)
Bulls (8)
Nets (7)
Nuggets (3)
(Current as of 4:05pm) – 4:06 PM
9 NBA teams, by my count, have at least three players in the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols
Lakers (6 players)
Knicks (5)
Bucks (4)
Magic (4)
Celtics (4)
Kings (5)
Bulls (8)
Nets (7)
Nuggets (3)
(Current as of 4:05pm) – 4:06 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Start your weekend with the #LakeShow
It’s Game Day. pic.twitter.com/iEEyAiQhCa – 4:05 PM
Start your weekend with the #LakeShow
It’s Game Day. pic.twitter.com/iEEyAiQhCa – 4:05 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Russell Westbrook has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game at Minnesota. – 4:05 PM
Russell Westbrook has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game at Minnesota. – 4:05 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Good news on the Trevor Ariza front, upgraded to Questionable tonight vs the Timberwolves…
Will not play, but will be in uniform…Getting closer – 3:53 PM
Good news on the Trevor Ariza front, upgraded to Questionable tonight vs the Timberwolves…
Will not play, but will be in uniform…Getting closer – 3:53 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Trevor Ariza will be listed as questionable (right ankle injury recovery) tonight in Minnesota, but he will not play.
Ariza will be in uniform, as Wayne Ellington was when he was coming back from injury earlier this season, when the Lakers also had myriad absences. – 3:52 PM
Trevor Ariza will be listed as questionable (right ankle injury recovery) tonight in Minnesota, but he will not play.
Ariza will be in uniform, as Wayne Ellington was when he was coming back from injury earlier this season, when the Lakers also had myriad absences. – 3:52 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Trevor Ariza has been upgraded to questionable to make his season debut tonight in Minnesota, per the Lakers. – 3:50 PM
Trevor Ariza has been upgraded to questionable to make his season debut tonight in Minnesota, per the Lakers. – 3:50 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Anthony Edwards, Taurean Prince enter NBA health & safety protocols sportando.basketball/en/anthony-edw… – 3:21 PM
Anthony Edwards, Taurean Prince enter NBA health & safety protocols sportando.basketball/en/anthony-edw… – 3:21 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Anthony Edwards is in COVID-19 protocol ahead of Mavs-Timberwolves on Sunday.
The Lakers added more players to their list after playing in Dallas on Wednesday.
The Mavs have (so far) avoided COVID-19 spread, but the positive cases keep getting closer: dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 3:19 PM
Anthony Edwards is in COVID-19 protocol ahead of Mavs-Timberwolves on Sunday.
The Lakers added more players to their list after playing in Dallas on Wednesday.
The Mavs have (so far) avoided COVID-19 spread, but the positive cases keep getting closer: dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 3:19 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NFL Network will nationally air the rescheduled Raiders-Browns game at 5 p.m. Monday, per source. ESPN then has Minnesota-Chicago at 8:15… Awaiting NFL’s TV decisions on the two Tuesday night games (Washington-Philadelphia and Seattle-Rams, which are both 7 p.m. EST starts). – 3:07 PM
NFL Network will nationally air the rescheduled Raiders-Browns game at 5 p.m. Monday, per source. ESPN then has Minnesota-Chicago at 8:15… Awaiting NFL’s TV decisions on the two Tuesday night games (Washington-Philadelphia and Seattle-Rams, which are both 7 p.m. EST starts). – 3:07 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Yet to play this season, and previously having been sidelined for the Heat with COVID, Kendrick Nunn is now on the Lakers’ list in health-and-safety protocols. – 2:59 PM
Yet to play this season, and previously having been sidelined for the Heat with COVID, Kendrick Nunn is now on the Lakers’ list in health-and-safety protocols. – 2:59 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Behind the scenes and behind the wheel with Lakers VP, Basketball Operations, and General Manager, Rob Pelinka.
Catch Backstage: Lakers, tonight at 10:30pm PT on @SpectrumSN. pic.twitter.com/EBEyXIXxfk – 2:59 PM
Behind the scenes and behind the wheel with Lakers VP, Basketball Operations, and General Manager, Rob Pelinka.
Catch Backstage: Lakers, tonight at 10:30pm PT on @SpectrumSN. pic.twitter.com/EBEyXIXxfk – 2:59 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Kendrick Nunn, who is already out with a right knee bone bruise, is now also out due to COVID-19 protocols, per the Lakers. – 2:54 PM
Kendrick Nunn, who is already out with a right knee bone bruise, is now also out due to COVID-19 protocols, per the Lakers. – 2:54 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Lakers’ Kendrick Nunn has entered health and safety protocols, team says. – 2:54 PM
Lakers’ Kendrick Nunn has entered health and safety protocols, team says. – 2:54 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers say that Kendrick Nunn, who hasn’t played yet this season because of a bone bruise in his knee, has also entered the health and safety protocols – 2:54 PM
The Lakers say that Kendrick Nunn, who hasn’t played yet this season because of a bone bruise in his knee, has also entered the health and safety protocols – 2:54 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Kendrick Nunn, who’s been out all season (right knee, bone bruise) has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. – 2:54 PM
Kendrick Nunn, who’s been out all season (right knee, bone bruise) has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. – 2:54 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Story from shootaround: Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, Taurean Prince go on NBA’s health and safety protocols list. startribune.com/wolves-anthony… – 2:40 PM
Story from shootaround: Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, Taurean Prince go on NBA’s health and safety protocols list. startribune.com/wolves-anthony… – 2:40 PM
Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencer
Today is the premiere!!!! So happy for these kids.
@uninterrupted’s #TopClassHoops launches today with Executive Producers @LeBron James & @mavcarter
You can watch free here right now: https://t.co/A99Xdt2ORg pic.twitter.com/jQP7JSofyU – 2:26 PM
Today is the premiere!!!! So happy for these kids.
@uninterrupted’s #TopClassHoops launches today with Executive Producers @LeBron James & @mavcarter
You can watch free here right now: https://t.co/A99Xdt2ORg pic.twitter.com/jQP7JSofyU – 2:26 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
The Lakers have hired Craig Hughner as the team’s new director of media relations. The Los Angeles native was most recently the vice president of communications for the San Diego Padres. Hughner will begin Jan. 3. – 2:18 PM
The Lakers have hired Craig Hughner as the team’s new director of media relations. The Los Angeles native was most recently the vice president of communications for the San Diego Padres. Hughner will begin Jan. 3. – 2:18 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Tonight will be the first game Anthony Edwards has missed in his career. – 2:10 PM
Tonight will be the first game Anthony Edwards has missed in his career. – 2:10 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, Taurean Prince enter COVID-19 health and safety protocols
via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/news/timberwol… – 2:09 PM
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, Taurean Prince enter COVID-19 health and safety protocols
via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/news/timberwol… – 2:09 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NFL officially postpones next 3 Panthers games: at Minnesota, at Chicago and Dec. 23 against Nashville in Sunrise. – 2:08 PM
NFL officially postpones next 3 Panthers games: at Minnesota, at Chicago and Dec. 23 against Nashville in Sunrise. – 2:08 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
We’re only a few Woj tweets away from “DeAndre Jordan revenge game” being the main selling point of Lakers-Nets on Christmas. – 2:06 PM
We’re only a few Woj tweets away from “DeAndre Jordan revenge game” being the main selling point of Lakers-Nets on Christmas. – 2:06 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
December 23. Join us for a night honoring 22 Years of Lakers History at STAPLES Center. – 2:06 PM
December 23. Join us for a night honoring 22 Years of Lakers History at STAPLES Center. – 2:06 PM