Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers lost their season opener to the Golden State Warriors. Former NBA player Kevin Garnett criticized Lakers coach JJ Redick for mismanaging LeBron James' playing time during last season's playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Garnett believes this mismanagement contributed to the Lakers' playoff loss.
Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Lakers began the 2025-26 NBA season with a loss to the Golden State Warriors.
- The game was nationally broadcast on NBC and its streaming service, Peacock.
- LeBron James, a key player for the Lakers, is currently not playing due to a sciatica injury.
- Kevin Garnett criticized Lakers coach JJ Redick for not giving LeBron James enough rest during playoff games.
- Garnett mentioned that James played too many minutes, especially in crucial moments during a loss to the Timberwolves.
- LeBron James averaged over 40 minutes per game in last season's playoffs, which Garnett thinks was excessive.
- The Lakers aim to secure their first win of the season against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their next game.
- The Timberwolves previously eliminated the Lakers from the playoffs in the first round with a 4-1 series win.
