The Lakers secured a high seed despite a challenging season highlighted by the midseason upheaval that was the Luka Doncic trade. Doncic is the reigning Western Conference Finals MVP and will hope to return to the Finals in the purple and gold of the Lakers this season.

The Lakers have become a huge liability for sportsbooks, especially after the Luka Dončić trade. Max Meyer spoke to the books for details.

Luka Dončić debuts his postseason showmanship in Lakers gold against a familiar opponent in Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves.