The Lakers' weaknesses - no rim protection and lack of depth - were exposed in a five-game NBA playoffs series loss to the Timberwolves.

The Los Angeles Lakers are one loss away from being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers are down 3-1 in the series but will have a chance to extend it in Game 5.

Let the Los Angeles Lakers trade rumors begin. After losing in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, plenty of questions will be asked about the immediate future of this team.