James contributed 18 points (7-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 142-130 victory over Chicago.
After missing three straight matchups due to hip and foot injuries, James was back in action Thursday and managed to shoulder a sizable workload for the Lakers. He's been solid over his last five outings, posting averages of 20.2 points, 7.2 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Ready for return
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James (hip/foot) will play Thursday night against Chicago, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
James will make his return to court after missing three straight matchups due to hip and foot injuries. The 41-year-old had been playing well before going down and had managed to put up 20-plus points in three of his previous four outings.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Questionable for Thursday
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James (hip/foot) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Bulls, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
James has missed the past three games for the Lakers, but there's a chance he'll be able to get back out there Thursday. If James is cleared, Rui Hachimura or Marcus Smart would likely head back to the second unit, and Jake LaRavia's minutes would presumably dip.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Downgraded to out
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James (hip/foot) won't play Tuesday against the Timberwolves, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
James will miss a third straight matchup while dealing with a right hip contusion and arthritis in his left foot. With the superstar forward sidelined, look for Rui Hachimura, Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt to see more chances Tuesday.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Questionable for Tuesday
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James (hip/foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
James suffered a left elbow injury down the stretch of Thursday's matchup with the Nuggets, and he's missed two games since. However, he's now listed as questionable due to a right hip contusion and arthritis in his left foot. The team will likely re-evaluate the star forward Tuesday morning and monitor him throughout the day before providing another update on his availability.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Sits out practice Monday
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Head coach JJ Redick said James (elbow/foot) didn't practice Monday but is still considered day-to-day, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
James is dealing with a left elbow contusion in addition to lingering arthritis in his left foot, putting him at risk of missing a third straight game when the Lakers face Minnesota on Tuesday. The team will release its official injury report later Monday, and for now, the superstar forward should be considered questionable for Tuesday's contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Not playing Sunday
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James (elbow/foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.
James will end up missing a second consecutive game due to a left elbow contusion while also managing left foot arthritis. Rui Hachimura should remain in the starting lineup in James' absence, and Maxi Kleber and Jake LaRavia should both operate in elevated roles off the bench. James' next chance to play is Tuesday against the Timberwolves.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Game-time decision Sunday
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Head coach JJ Redick told reporters that James (elbow) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's home contest against the Knicks, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
James was tagged as questionable for Sunday's game due to a left elbow contusion that prevented him from playing against the Pacers on Friday. He will go through pregame warmups, at which point the Lakers will have a better idea of whether James will be able to play. His return would likely result in Rui Hachimura reverting to a bench role.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Listed as questionable
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James (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Head coach JJ Redick said Friday that James will likely be available to play in Sunday's game against the Knicks, but the questionable tag suggests that he remains day-to-day. Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt could see increased roles if James can't give it a go.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Likely to play Sunday
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Head coach JJ Redick said Friday that James (elbow/foot) will likely be available to play in Sunday's game against the Knicks, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports. He has already been ruled out for Friday's game against Indiana.
James sustained a left elbow contusion in Thursday's loss to Denver and won't play in the second leg of this back-to-back set Friday. However, the superstar can be considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's contest. With the 41-year-old unavailable Friday, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt are candidates for increased minutes.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Won't play Friday
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James (elbow) is out for Friday's game against the Pacers.
James suffered a left elbow injury during the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against Denver and was unable to finish the contest. The Lakers will hold him out for the second leg of this back-to-back set, but the severity of his injury remains unclear. Guys like Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt and Rui Hachimura could see increased minutes with this news Friday.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Goes down with elbow injury
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James suffered a left elbow injury during the fourth quarter and was unable to finish Thursday's game against Denver, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. He ended with 16 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, eight assists, three steals and one block in 34 minutes.
James was spotted receiving medical attention on the bench after going down hard in the fourth quarter, and while he was able to check back in with 2:05 remaining, he wasn't on the court for the last few possessions. After the game, coach JJ Redick noted that James was icing his elbow, and the discomfort he felt in the final period was severe enough to take him off the floor with the game on the line, per McMenamin. It remains to be seen whether James will be healthy enough to suit up for the second half of LA's back-to-back Friday against Indiana.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Turns in 21 points
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James posted 21 points (8-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-8 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 110-101 victory over the Pelicans.
James enjoyed a diverse stat line in the victory. James inched ever closer to an NBA record for field goals with eight baskets, and he'll likely pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar against the Nuggets Thursday night. The combo of Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey made for an imposing frontcourt for the Pelicans, but James turned the clock back with some nifty footwork and accurate passes to keep them on their heels.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Drops 24 against Sacramento
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James closed Sunday's 128-104 victory over the Kings with 24 points (8-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, five assists, one block and two steals in 27 minutes.
Despite a bothersome foot, James was able to produce at least 20 points for the ninth time in 12 games since the beginning of February. Over that span, the future Hall of Famer is averaging 20.8 points, 7.8 assists, 5.2 boards, 1.4 threes and 1.0 steals as he continues to adjust to life as the second fiddle on the Lakers behind Luka Doncic.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Available Sunday
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James (foot) will play Sunday against the Kings.
James was deemed a game-time decision Sunday due to arthritis in his left foot, but he will officially be available for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Over his last five games, the superstar holds averages of 18.2 points, 6.8 assists and 5.2 rebounds in 32.4 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Questionable to face Sacramento
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James (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.
James is in danger of missing the second half of this back-to-back set due to arthritis in his left foot. If the superstar isn't cleared to suit up, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt would be candidates for increased roles. James played 28 minutes in Saturday's win over Golden State, posting 22 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds and one steal.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Near double-double vs. Golden State
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James logged 22 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes during the Lakers' 129-101 win over the Warriors on Saturday.
James scored 20 of his 22 points in the first half (including 14 points in the second quarter). He finished as the Lakers' second-leading scorer behind Luka Doncic and was one assist shy of recording his 12th double-double of the season (and fifth since Feb. 1). James will wrap up February having averaged 20.5 points, 8.1 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 1.3 threes and 0.9 steals over 33.7 minutes per game.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Tepid result in loss
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James totaled 15 points (7-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to the Suns.
James shot below 50 percent from the floor in the loss and missed all three of his three-point attempts in the narrow defeat. James has scored 15 points or fewer in two of the four games following the All-Star break, but his secondary numbers have salvaged the below-average scoring totals.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Hits for 21 against Orlando
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James accumulated 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 110-109 loss to the Magic.
The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer missed a three-point attempt at the buzzer, but it was still another productive performance for James. He's scored at least 20 points in eight of his last 10 appearances, averaging 20.8 points, 8.1 assists, 5.1 boards, 1.2 threes and 1.1 steals over that stretch.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Chips in 20 points in loss
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James racked up 20 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 111-89 loss to the Celtics.
James scored 14 of his 20 points in the second half (including 10 points in the third quarter) and finished as the Lakers' second-leading scorer behind Luka Doncic (25 points). James was unable to extend his double-double streak to six games Sunday but is still enjoying a productive February. Since Feb. 1, he has averaged 20.9 points, 8.9 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 threes and 1.1 steals over 34.5 minutes per game.
