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:

Paul Pierce says Anthony Edwards figured out LeBron James' weakness during his Olympics run and urges the Lakers to move on from James.

Anthony Edwards isn't shy. He's not afraid to talk to the fans at all — no matter how much it costs. If you talk trash to him, he'll talk back. And he'll deliver it in a way that'll probably sting you a little bit.