LeBron James has been ruled out for the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night due to soreness in his left foot. This marks James’ second consecutive game missed, following a four-day hiatus for the team, as confirmed by the Lakers on Thursday.
Earlier this week, James was absent from the team for personal reasons, as noted by coach JJ Redick. The situation raises uncertainty around whether James will make the trip to Minnesota before the Lakers play again at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
In this, his 22nd NBA season, James has already missed two games, including one last Sunday when the Lakers secured a win over Portland. The legendary player is currently averaging 23.0 points, 9.1 assists, and 8.0 rebounds per game, although the Lakers have stumbled lately, losing seven of their last ten games after a promising 10-4 start.
In addition to James’ absence, the Lakers have also adjusted the status of starter Austin Reaves, who has been upgraded to questionable after sitting out the last five games due to a pelvic bruise. Anthony Davis is listed as probable with left plantar fasciitis, highlighting ongoing injury concerns for the team.
As the season progresses, fans will be hoping for a quick recovery for these key players, which could reignite the Lakers’ campaign and bring back their momentum.