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The Los Angeles Lakers are the real deal. That is the statement that Brian Windhorst made on Wednesday’s episode of “Get Up.” Following their latest win, this time against the New Orleans Pelicans, Windhorst warned other teams to “look the bleep out.

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ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst predicts the Lakers and Warriors are on a postseason collision course following both of their blockbuster trades.

"Another small market team to watch: the Minnesota Timberwolves ," Windhorst said. "Ant Edwards and KD very tight connection from the Olympics. The Timberwolves tried to pull off a crazy trade at the deadline. Look for them to revisit those talks this summer."

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As the Lakers look to impress Doncic with their play and roster construction, questions around his long-term future in Tinseltown still loom.

Brian Windhorst, Jay Williams and Monica McNutt join Mike Greenberg on Get Up to react to Luka Doncic's emotional game as the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Dallas Mavericks.