Lakers Predicted to Land Timberwolves Star After Resurfaced Video
The Los Angeles Lakers have once again found themselves at the center of NBA trade speculation, this time surrounding Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns. A recently resurfaced video from a past interview has fueled rumors that Towns may be eyeing a move to Los Angeles, sending Lakers fans and NBA insiders into a frenzy.
The video, originally recorded during the offseason two years ago, features Towns speaking warmly about the Lakers organization and the allure of playing in a big market. Though the comments were brushed off at the time, recent developments within the Timberwolves and the Lakers’ ongoing search for a third star have reignited speculation.
Towns, a three-time All-Star and one of the league’s most skilled big men, has long been seen as a potential trade target for teams seeking a versatile frontcourt presence. With Minnesota’s playoff future uncertain and salary cap pressures looming, some analysts believe the Timberwolves may be open to reshaping their roster—possibly making Towns available for the right package.
NBA insider Marc Stein recently noted that the Lakers are monitoring the situation closely. “There’s a belief around the league that if Minnesota decides to shake things up, the Lakers will be one of the first teams at the table,” Stein said. “They’re in desperate need of a reliable scoring big who can space the floor.”
The Lakers, who were bounced from the 2025 playoffs in the first round, are under pressure to retool their roster around LeBron James—if he returns—and Anthony Davis. Adding Towns would give them a formidable “big three” capable of competing with the Western Conference’s elite.
While no official talks have been confirmed, the resurfaced video has reminded fans and front offices alike of Towns’ admiration for the Lakers—a spark that could soon become a fire if trade talks begin in earnest this summer.
Whether it’s smoke or the beginning of something real, one thing is certain: the NBA offseason is heating up fast in Los Angeles.
