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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineup: Latest Update on Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Gabe Vincent

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2) host the Los Angeles Lakers (2-2) in a high-stakes Western Conference clash at Target Center on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, tipping off at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. With Anthony Edwards sidelined by a hamstring injury, Julius Randle steps up as Minnesota’s offensive engine, averaging 25.0 points through four games, while Rudy Gobert anchors the paint with elite rim protection (1.2 blocks per game). The Timberwolves, shooting 36.1 percent from downtown, look to rebound after a 114-127 loss to the Denver Nuggets, by exploiting home-court energy and forcing turnovers.

The Lakers, decimated by injuries to LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and others, will lean on Austin Reaves and DeAndre Ayton scoring punch. While Rui Hachimura adds their frontcourt some versatility, L.A’s rebounding woes could hurt against Minnesota’s length. Expect a gritty battle focused on paint control and transition pace.

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Update for the Game Against Los Angeles Lakers

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Jayden Clark	G	Calf	Questionable
Anthony Edwards	G	Hamstring	Out

The Timberwolves have two players on the injury report. Their Guard, Jaylen Clark, is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Lakers, as he’s dealing with a calf injury. Meanwhile, their star G, Anthony Edwards, will miss at least two weeks of action, as he’s dealing with a hamstring injury.

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Los Angeles Lakers Injury Update for the Game Against the Minnesota Timberwolves

Player	Position	Injury	Status
LeBron James	F	Sciatica	Out
Adou Thiero	F	Knee	Out
Maxi Kleber	F	Oblique	Out
Luka Doncic	G	Finger/Leg	Out
Gabe Vincent	G	Ankle	Out
Jaxson Hayes	C	Knee	Out
Marcus Smart	G	Quads	Questionable

LeBron James is expected to make his season debut sometimes around mid-November, keeping him out of the game. Luka Doncic is ruled out for the game as he’ll miss at least a week with a finger/leg injury. Gabe Vincent, who is dealing with an ankle injury, is ruled out for 2 to 4 weeks. The only player that may play against Timberwolves is former DPOY Marcus Smart, who is listed as questionable for the game.

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Will Luka Doncic Play Against the Timberwolves?

Luka Doncic is ruled out of the game against the Timberwolves as he’s dealing with a finger/leg injury.

Will Anthony Edwards Play Against the Lakers?

Anthony Edwards will miss the game against the Lakers, as he’s dealing with a hamstring injury.

Will LeBron James Play Against the Timberwolves?

LeBron James has not made his 2025-26 debut yet, dealing with sciatica, and will not play against the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Lakers Predicted Starting Lineup

Los Angeles Lakers

PG: Austin Reaves
SG: Jake LaRavia
SF: Jared Vanderbilt
PF: Rui Hachimura
C: DeAndre Ayton

Minnesota Timberwolves

PG: Mike Conley
SG: Donte DiVincenzo
SF: Jaden McDaniels
PF: Julius Randle
C: Rudy Gobert

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