James (foot) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Heat, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
James continues to receive probable tags due to left foot injury management but has played in Los Angeles' last six outings. The superstar forward averaged 33.8 minutes per contest over that span, so he is unlikely to operate on a minutes restriction if officially upgraded to available against Miami.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Close to double-double
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James recorded 18 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 126-102 loss to the Spurs.
The Lakers looked surprisingly overmatched Monday and lost by 24 points, but James was one of the few bright spots for them, showing an efficient touch from the floor and ending just two assists away from a double-double. James continues to play at a high level in his age-40 season, and the star forward is averaging 25.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 8.2 assists and a combined 1.3 steals-plus-blocks over his last 10 games.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Officially cleared to play
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James (foot) is available for Monday's game against San Antonio, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James was tagged as probable leading up to Monday's clash, so his availability was never really in doubt. He's averaging 34.2 minutes over his last five appearances and should be ready to tackle a full workload versus the Spurs.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Likely to play Monday
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James (foot) is probable for Monday's game against the Spurs, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James has appeared in five straight games for the Lakers and it seems likely he will extend that streak Monday. James is averaging 26.0 points, 8.0 assists and 6.6 rebounds in 34.2 minutes per contest over those five outings.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Saturday's game postponed
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James (foot) and the Lakers will not play against the Spurs on Saturday due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
It's the second Lakers game that has been postponed due to the ongoing situation, with this past Thursday's contest against the Hornets to also be rescheduled at a later date. The Lakers host the Spurs in a rematch Monday, and the NBA will likely announce in the coming days whether that game also needs to be moved.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Expected to play Saturday
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James (foot) is probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
James has suited up in five consecutive games for the Lakers, and the superstar forward is expected to be available once again versus the Spurs. However, it's worth noting Saturday's game is at risk of being postponed due to the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. In any event, James is averaging 26.0 points, 8.0 assists, 6.6 rebounds and 3.4 threes in 34.3 minutes while shooting 53.1 percent from downtown over his past five outings.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Thursday's game postponed
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James (foot) and the Lakers will not play Thursday against the Hornets as the game has been postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The Lakers are on a long homestand, as they are set to play their next four games at home, then their fifth game against the Los Angeles Clippers, then two more at home. This will be a situation to monitor going forward, as it's possible more games will be postponed.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Probable for Thursday
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James (foot) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
James has landed on the injury report once again but is expected to play against the Hornets on Thursday in Los Angeles. The superstar forward has recorded a double-double in two consecutive games. However, both games were losses on the road, as Los Angeles was defeated by the Rockets and Mavericks.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Teases triple-double in loss
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James closed Tuesday's 118-97 loss to the Mavericks with 18 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 35 minutes.
The 40-year-old future Hall of Famer came two dimes short of his ninth triple-double of the season, and the 121st of his career. James has dished at least seven assists in 11 of his last 12 appearances, averaging 27.2 points, 8.4 assists, 7.0 boards, 2.8 threes and 1.0 steals over that stretch while shooting 54.5 percent from the floor and 45.2 percent from beyond the arc -- production that most 30-year-olds would be envious of.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Good to go Tuesday
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James (foot) is available to play in Tuesday's game against Dallas, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
The Lakers continue to manage James' playing time due to a left foot injury, though he will suit up in his fifth consecutive outing Tuesday. Over his last four appearances, the superstar has averaged 28.0 points, 8.0 assists and 5.8 rebounds in 34.0 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Probable to play against Mavs
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James (foot) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
James has been playing through a left foot injury as of late, but it didn't slow him down during the Lakers' 119-115 loss to the Rockets on Sunday, as he finished with 21 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 36 minutes. Since and including Dec. 1, James has averaged 26.5 points on 51.7 percent shooting (including 39.0 percent from three on 6.3 3PA/G), 8.5 assists and 6.7 rebounds over 34.5 minutes per game.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Comes close to triple-double
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James contributed 21 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 119-115 loss to the Rockets.
James finished just one assist away from recording what would've been his ninth triple-double, a category in which he's among the league leaders despite turning 40 years of age on Dec. 30. James continues to play at an exceptionally high level, and he's averaging 29.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game since the calendar flipped to 2025 while also nursing a foot injury that has made him a regular fixture on the team's injury report.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Will play Sunday
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James (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Rockets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
As expected, James and Anthony Davis (ankle) have both been upgraded from probable to available. Since missing two games in mid-December, James has appeared in eight of the Lakers' last nine games, averaging 27.4 points, 8.1 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals-plus-blocks in 34.3 minutes per night during that stretch.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Likely playing Sunday
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James (foot) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Rockets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
James has been working through a left foot injury, but it doesn't appear to be serious enough for him to miss Sunday's game. He broke Michael Jordan's NBA record of most 30-point games Friday against the Hawks, and James finished that contest with 30 points, eight assists and three rebounds over 30 minutes.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Breaks record during victory
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James racked up 30 points (13-20 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and eight assists in 30 minutes during Friday's 119-102 win over the Hawks.
James surpassed Michael Jordan with his 563rd 30-point game, and he's now the all-time leader in the category, adding to his already impressive impact on the record books. The All-Star continues to beat back Father Time with impressive totals, and he's keeping the Lakers in the playoff conversation with sheer will and sufficient help from his teammates.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Will play against Atlanta
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James (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks.
James has been managing a left foot injury as of late, but he will play through the issue in the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set Friday. Over his last seven outings, James has averaged 27.0 points on 52.1 percent shooting (including 45.2 percent from three on 6.2 3PA/G), 8.1 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 34.9 minutes per game.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Expected to play Friday
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James is listed as probable for Friday's game against Atlanta due to left foot injury management.
James is expected to suit up for the second leg of the club's back-to-back set as the Lakers continue to manage his availability. The 40-year-old posted a full stat line with Anthony Davis (ankle) sidelined in Thursday's win over Portland, during which James amassed 38 points (15-25 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight assists and three rebounds across 36 minutes. If the club decides to hold James out of Friday's contest, Cam Reddish and Dorian Finney-Smith will likely see a bump in minutes.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Shines in victory Thursday
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James recorded 38 points (15-25 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight assists and three rebounds across 36 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 win over the Trail Blazers.
With Anthony Davis (ankle) sidelined, James finished with 30-plus points for the eighth time through 30 regular-season appearances this year, posting a game-high mark in scoring. James also logged a season high in threes made while torching the nets. Over his last five outings, the 40-year-old has averaged 30.4 points, 8.4 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 35.2 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Scores 23 points
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James produced 23 points (9-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one block in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 122-110 loss to the Cavaliers.
Fresh off his 40th birthday on Dec. 30, James scored over 20 points for the fourth consecutive outing, something he hadn't accomplished since a five-game stretch between Oct. 30 and Nov. 8. James ended the final month of 2024 on a strong note with averages of 25.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 8.6 assists across 10 outings.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Officially cleared
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James (illness) will play Tuesday night against Cleveland, Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation reports.
James was upgraded to probable shortly before tipoff and has now been given the green light to play Tuesday evening. He's averaging 25.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.4 steals over his last five appearances.
