James is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers due to left foot injury management.
The Lakers are contemplating giving James a maintenance day for the second leg of a back-to-back set while he continues to manage a lingering left foot issue. During Monday's 120-101 win over the Wizards, James finished with 21 points (8-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 assists, 10 rebounds and one block across 33 minutes.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Drops triple-double on Wizards
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James posted 21 points (8-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, 12 assists and one block across 33 minutes during Monday's 120-101 win over Washington.
With Luka Doncic (suspension) out, James dazzled with a dynamic triple-double and powered the team to a convincing victory. James' role on the offense has diminished with Doncic running the show, but the former showed he can turn back the clock and take control.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Sniffs triple-double again
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James racked up 23 points (9-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 137-130 victory over the Pacers.
The Lakers got back to winning ways Wednesday, and while Luka Doncic led the team with a 40-point performance, James made his presence felt by ending just one rebound and one assist away from a triple-double. James has reached the 20-point plateau just twice over his last eight games, but he continues to deliver decent upside due to his contributions in other categories. Over that eight-game span, he's averaging 18.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.4 steals per contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Teases triple-double in loss
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James chipped in 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, 10 assists and one block in 39 minutes during Monday's 113-110 loss to the Pistons.
James' 10 field-goal attempts were tied for his second-lowest of the season (seven against the Jazz on Nov. 18). He led the Lakers with 10 dimes and came one rebound shy from logging his third triple-double of the season. James has taken a step back offensively in his 15 outings since the All-Star break, averaging just 13.5 field-goal attempts over that span, with those shots being reallocated to Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Triple-doubles in win
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James accumulated 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 FT), 15 rebounds and 10 assists over 38 minutes during Thursday's 134-126 victory over the Heat.
After scoring 30 points in the front end of this back-to-back set, James recorded his second triple-double of the season and the 124th of his career Thursday. The 41-year-old forward has been hot in March, scoring 20.4 points per game on 63.1 percent shooting from the field and 67.6 percent at the line to go with 6.4 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.0 triples, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks per contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Upgraded to available
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James (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat.
James is shedding a questionable designation with a foot issue on the second night of the Lakers' back-to-back. The superstar forward has averaged 20.8 points, 6.0 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 32.9 minutes per contest over his last eight games, shooting 61.5 percent from the field during that stretch.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Listed as questionable
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James (foot) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Heat.
The Lakers are considering giving James the night off for the second half of their back-to-back. Rui Hachimura and Jake LaRavia would be in line for more playing time if James sits out Thursday.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Turns back time in win
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James ended with 30 points (13-14 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 win over Houston.
James reached the 30-point threshold for the first time since Jan. 13, and this was just the fifth time he scored at least 30 points in a game all season long. However, what's even more impressive about his stat line is the fact that he missed just one shot and one free throw. The Lakers will continue to operate with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as their 1-2 scoring punch, but they're virtually unstoppable if James performs like this as the No. 3 option on offense.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Drops 18 points in win
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James logged 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Monday's 100-92 win over Houston.
James failed to exceed 20 points for the fourth consecutive game, but he continued to provide his typical intangibles in a complementary role to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. James has averaged 25.3 points per game since his recent three-game absence, so the elder statesman shows no signs of slowing down while battling hip and foot injuries.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Fails to reach 20-point plateau
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James produced 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Saturday's 127-125 overtime victory over the Nuggets.
James had a secondary role on offense in this win over the Nuggets, as both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves reached the 30-point mark while Marcus Smart surpassed the 20-point threshold. James posted a similar line to the one he had in his return to the lineup against the Bulls on Thursday, where he posted 18 points, seven boards and seven assists. Look for James to continue as the Lakers' third option on offense behind Doncic and Reaves, and while he remains capable of filling out the stat sheet, his days of being an elite scorer seem to be in the rearview -- even if he explodes for a big game from time to time. James hasn't reached the 25-point mark in any of his 10 games since the All-Star break.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Plays well in return
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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.
