Lakers' LeBron James: Day-to-day following road trip
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Head coach JJ Redick said that James (groin), who has already been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Bucks and Friday's matchup against the Nuggets, will be considered day-to-day moving forward, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James' absence streak will extend to three outings following Friday's matchup while he deals with a left groin strain. However, the superstar has a chance to make his return to game action against Phoenix on Sunday. Until then, Dalton Knecht, Dorian Finney-Smith and Jordan Goodwin are candidates for an uptick in playing time. James has made 10 appearances since the All-Star break, averaging 28.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals across 36.5 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Expected to miss 1-2 weeks
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James is expected to miss at least 1-to-2 weeks due to a groin strain, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
This coincides with what Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reported Saturday night, but Charania also revealed that James will wait for the injury to calm down over the next 24 hours before receiving another evaluation. McMenamin relayed that James could be sidelined for "weeks, not days," and coach JJ Redick said there's "obvious concern" about the forward's availability moving forward. James suffered the injury midway through the fourth quarter of Saturday's game and finished with 22 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists across 35 minutes. Boston snapped the Lakers' eight-game winning streak, and now the hottest team in the NBA since the Luka Doncic trade could be in trouble. The Lakers may get Rui Hachimura (knee) back soon, which should help mitigate James' absence, while Doncic and Austin Reaves will run the show on offense. Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent and Cam Reddish are also candidates for more minutes.
James (groin) could be sidelined for "weeks, not days" due to the injury he sustained against the Celtics on Saturday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach JJ Redick said there's "obvious concern" with James' injury, and this report doesn't paint a bright picture. It's uncertain how long he'll be sidelined, and a more accurate timeline will be provided once the Lakers' medical staff examines him. However, this is not a good omen for the Lakers, with the playoffs only a few weeks away. James posted 22 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists across 35 minutes in the loss to the Celtics. If he's forced to miss extended time, then Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent and possibly Cam Reddish could be in line to see more minutes, as the Lakers are also missing Rui Hachimura (knee) and Jaxson Hayes (knee) due to injuries.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Heads to locker room Saturday
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James headed to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Celtics due to an apparent leg injury, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
James walked back to the locker room with 6:44 left in the game, and there are no signs of him returning to the court any time soon. The Lakers and Celtics are engaged in a close battle in the final minutes of the contest, and it's uncertain whether James will be able to return before the end of the game. At the time of his departure, he had posted 22 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists across 35 minutes.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Cleared to play Saturday
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James (foot) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Celtics, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
James continues to manage a left foot injury and will play Saturday against the Celtics in Boston. The four-time NBA champion is averaging 25.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game while shooting 51.8 percent from the floor and 39.1 percent from beyond the arc this season for the Lakers.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Won't return Saturday
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James won't return to Saturday's game against the Celtics due to a left groin strain, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James suffered the injury midway through the fourth quarter, and he won't be able to return to the hardwood as the Lakers attempt to mount a comeback in the final minutes. James posted 22 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists across 35 minutes. His status for Monday's game against the Nets on the road is to be determined.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Expected to play against Boston
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James (foot) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Celtics, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
James continues to receive probable tags due to a nagging foot issue but hasn't missed a game since Feb. 8. In the superstar forward's 11 outings since then, he has displayed impressive efficiency, posting 52.8/39.0/82.5 shooting splits.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Double-doubles in victory Thursday
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James finished with 31 points (11-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists and one block across 44 minutes during Thursday's 113-109 overtime victory over New York.
James led the Lakers in rebounds and stuffed the stat sheet Thursday, racking up 30-plus points for the 16th time through 57 regular-season appearances. The superstar forward recorded his fifth double-double across nine outings since the All-Star break, marking his 29th outing with a double-double or better this season. Over that nine-game span, James has averaged 29.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals in 36.8 minutes per game.
James (foot) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Knicks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
As expected, James will be a full go for Thursday's matchup after being listed as probable on the team's injury report. He's fresh off a 34-point performance Tuesday against the Pelicans and has reached the 30-point threshold in two of his last four appearances.
James (foot) has been listed as probable to play in Thursday's game against the Knicks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
James has been managing his left foot injury for quite some time, but that likely won't keep him off the floor for Thursday's game against New York. The superstar forward filled up the stat sheet in Tuesday's win against the Pelicans, finishing with 34 points, eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and two blocks.
James (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against New Orleans, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
James has been a mainstay on the injury report due to left foot injury management, though he hasn't missed an outing since Feb. 8. In seven outings following the All-Star break, James has averaged 28.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 2.6 three-pointers, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks across 36.3 minutes per contest. He has shot 53.2 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from downtown over that seven-game span.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Expected to play Tuesday
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James (foot) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
The Lakers continue to monitor James' left foot, but the perennial All-Star forward is expected to be ready to play Tuesday. Over seven games since the All-Star break, James has averaged 28.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 2.6 three-pointers, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks in 36.3 minutes.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Just misses double-double Sunday
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James posted 17 points (6-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 108-102 win over the Clippers.
He just missed producing his fourth straight double-double, as James tied Luka Doncic for the team lead in assists while taking a back seat to his new teammate's team-high 29 points. It was James' lowest scoring output since Dec. 2, snapping a streak of six straight games with at least 25 points in which the future Hall of Famer had averaged 29.8 points, 11.0 boards, 5.3 assists, 2.8 threes, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Will play Sunday
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James (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James will make his ninth straight appearance despite a lingering foot injury. He has averaged 27.6 points, 9.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 35.1 minutes per contest over that stretch.
