Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James challenged the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to "make the next step" after the Wolves eliminated the Lakers from the 2025 NBA playoffs. The two shared a quick exchange on the court following Minnesota's 103-96 win in Game 5:

A recent leaked audio displayed Anthony Edwards talking trash to LeBron James at the end of Game 5 as he demanded the Lakers forward to congratulate his teammate Rudy Gobert for his dominant performance.

The Minnesota Timberwolves were the underdogs heading into their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers, led by LeBron James and Luka Doncic, were expected to end the Timberwolves' season, but Anthony Edwards ensured that wouldn't be the case.