James (ankle) will play in Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
James was initially labeled probable, so it's not a surprise to see him in uniform Wednesday. He's averaging 31.3 points, 10.8 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game during February.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Expected to play against Utah
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James is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz due to left ankle soreness, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
James continues to deal with a nagging left ankle issue, but it is a good sign that his apparent abdominal injury from Monday's contest isn't expected to keep him out Wednesday. If James is ultimately upgraded to available, it is unlikely he will operate on a minutes restriction.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Spotted back on bench
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James (abdomen) returned to the bench during the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Jazz, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
James made a quick trip to the locker room after taking a charge earlier in the quarter, though he was spotted sitting on the bench with a few minutes remaining in the game. It's unclear if he would have been cleared to return, as there was no need to force him back into action given LA's comfortable lead. The club should have additional information on the extent of James' injury shortly. He finished the contest with 24 points (10-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 29 minutes.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Leaves for locker room Monday
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James exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent abdominal injury in the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Jazz, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James grabbed at his midsection after colliding with an opposing player. The superstar walked back to the locker room with the training staff, though he has since returned to the tunnel and is stretching the abdominal area, per Mark Medina of NBA.com.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Getting green light vs. Utah
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James (ankle) has been cleared to play Monday against the Jazz, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
James sat out of Saturday's matchup with the Pacers due to an ankle issue but won't miss Luka Doncic's Laker debut Monday evening. James continues to defy his age by averaging 31.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five appearances.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Expected to play
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James (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against Utah, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports.
James is expected to return from a one-game absence after missing Saturday's game versus the Pacers. With Luka Doncic (calf) expected to make his debut for the Lakers on Monday, it will be interesting to see how the offense operates with two high-usage playmakers.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Questionable against Utah
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James (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
James could miss a second consecutive game due to a left ankle injury. If he is unable to go, Rui Hachimura, Dorian Finney-Smith and Jarred Vanderbilt would be in line for extra minutes.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Ruled out Saturday
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James (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pacers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
James will miss his first game since Dec. 28 due to a left ankle injury. Rui Hachimura, Dorian Finney-Smith and Jarred Vanderbilt are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. James' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Utah.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Downgraded to doubtful
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James (ankle) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
James is now trending towards missing Saturday's game against the Pacers due to left ankle soreness. If the four-time NBA champion is ruled out, the Lakers will likely turn to Rui Hachimura and Dorian Finney-Smith to help carry the load left by the superstar forward. Jarred Vanderbilt could also see a boost in minutes in the frontcourt.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Questionable for Saturday
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James (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
James is coming off an incredible performance in Thursday's win against the Warriors, finishing with 42 points, 17 rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block. However, the 38 minutes played might have taken a toll on his right ankle, which might keep him out against Indiana. If the superstar forward cannot play Saturday, the Lakers could turn to Rui Hachimura and Dorian Finney-Smith to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Drops season-high 42 points
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James (foot) ended with 42 points (14-25 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 17 rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Thursday's 120-112 victory over the Warriors.
It was the 24th double-double of the season for James, who also registered his first 40-point game of the season Thursday. Over his last five games, the future Hall of Famer has averaged 31.2 points, 9.8 assists, 9.4 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.6 threes while shooting 44.8 percent from downtown. James could see a slight downtick in usage when Luka Doncic is ready to return from a calf strain, but he'll certainly remain an elite fantasy option across all formats.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Good to go Thursday
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James (foot) is listed as available for Thursday's game against Golden State.
The Lakers continue to include James on the injury report due to left foot injury management. However, he hasn't missed a contest since Dec. 28. Over his last 10 outings, the superstar has averaged 25.6 points, 9.9 assists, 7.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 33.6 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Tabbed probable
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James is probable for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to left foot injury management, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
James is likely to play Thursday due to a lingering foot injury. Considering Luka Doncic (calf) won't play, expect James to have a monster usage rate. Since the start of January, James has been averaging 25.2 points, 9.3 assists, 7.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 33.9 minutes per game.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Paces team with 26 points
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James racked up 26 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-11 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 122-97 victory over the Clippers.
In the Lakers' first game without Anthony Davis, the team was humming on all cylinders behind James, who is kicking off February with a bang. He started the month with a triple-double and posted comparable numbers against the Clippers, who gave up on the game by the fourth quarter. All eyes will be on James and Luka Doncic (calf), who should share time on the court before the week is out.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Good to go against Clippers
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James (foot) is available and in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Clippers.
James has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a nagging left foot issue. There is no indication that the superstar forward will operate on a minutes restriction.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Probable for Tuesday
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James is probable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to left foot injury management, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
James continues to be listed on the team's injury report with a left foot issue, though it hasn't forced him to miss any game action lately. He's coming off an impressive 33-point performance Saturday against the Knicks and should be ready to go for Tuesday's matchup.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Puts up 33 points in triple-double
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James (foot) finished Saturday's 128-112 win over the Knicks with 33 points (14-26 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds and 12 assists across 37 minutes.
James put on a show at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, posting his 10th triple-double of the year to go with a game-high 33 points to lead the Lakers. The future Hall of Famer has now played five contests this season with Anthony Davis (abdomen) unavailable, with James averaging 32.6 points, 9.0 assists, 6.2 rebounds and 4.2 three-pointers in 34.4 minutes per game during this period. As long as Davis remains on the shelf, James should continue taking on the bulk of the playmaking duties.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Will play against New York
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James (foot) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Knicks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
James will play against the Knicks on Saturday, as expected. The superstar recorded a double-double in Thursday's win against the Wizards, finishing with 24 points, three rebounds and 11 assists.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Probable for Saturday
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James is probable for Saturday's game against the Knicks due to left foot injury management, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
It's not surprising to see James listed on the injury report, as that has been the trend throughout the majority of the campaign. However, as has been the case lately, the probable tag suggests James should play and handle his regular workload. Since the beginning of January, he's averaged 24.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Leads offense with double-double
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James provided 24 points (9-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds and 11 assists across 27 minutes during Thursday's 134-96 win over the Wizards.
James led the way for Los Angeles on the offensive end of the floor, pacing all Lakers in scoring and assists en route to a double-double. James has recorded at least 20 points and 10 dimes in 14 contests this season, doing so in three of his last six appearances. The veteran will have to continue to shoulder the offensive load for the Lakers in Anthony Davis' (core) absence.