LeBron James, Austin Reaves Will Miss Monday’s Contest
LeBron James (ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Austin Reaves (ankle) have been ruled out for Monday's game against the Suns. James' absence marks his second consecutive instance of missing both legs of a back-to-back, having dropped 33 points in 37 minutes Sunday in a win over Washington. With Anthony Davis (foot) also sidelined, Russell Westbrook, Dennis Schroder, Lonnie Walker IV and Thomas Bryant will stand to see their offensive roles increased exponentially, making the quartet potential upside DFS plays. While James should be ready to return Wednesday vs. Sacramento, Reaves' absence marks his first of the year, making his return to action the murkier of the two.
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LeBron James Listed As Questionable For Tuesday
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is considered questionable for the first leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The four-time MVP is managing a groin injury, which sidelined him for seven games last month. Since his return to the lineup, James has played in all nine games. Luka Doncic (groin) and Austin Reaves (ankle) are also iffy for Tuesday's game, meaning players such as Jordan Goodwin and Dalton Knecht may have much larger roles to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
LeBron James Ready To Go Versus OKC
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is available for Sunday's meeting with OKC. The Lakers are hoping to lock up the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference. However, Los Angeles has a tough task on the horizon versus arguably the best team in the National Basketball Association. With that in mind, James struggled the last time he faced the Thunder back in November, finishing with only 12 points while committing five turnovers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
LeBron James Probable Thursday
3 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is considered probable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. James is set for another head-to-head battle against Stephen Curry despite being on the injury report with a left groin strain, which sidelined the Lakers superstar for seven games last month. Since returning, James has struggled with his shooting, going 43.4 percent from the field to average 18.7 points per game. He will attempt to regain form against a team that has struggled to contain him this season. Over three meetings with the Warriors, James has posted 32.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 10.0 assists with 57.1 percent three-point shooting.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
LeBron James Ready To Play Against Rockets
3 weeks agoLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) will play in Monday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. He has been upgraded from probable to available. This will be James' sixth consecutive appearance since returning from a groin strain. The four-time NBA champion has not reached his usual high standards since coming back, averaging 19.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 7.6 assists. James' scoring has been hampered by his poor 43.7 percent shooting efficiency. On Monday, James will face the league's fourth-most efficient defense, which may again hinder his offensive impact.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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