LeBron James will not participate in the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night due to soreness in his left foot. This marks his second consecutive absence following a four-day break. The Lakers made this announcement on Thursday.
James, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, recently had an excused absence for personal reasons and it remains uncertain if he will travel to Minnesota ahead of the team’s following game against the Memphis Grizzlies this Sunday. Last Sunday, he missed his first game of the season due to the same foot injury, which contributed to the Lakers’ recent struggles.
As the team grapples with challenges, including losing seven of their last ten games after a promising start of 10-4, James’ leadership is missed. Currently, he averages 23.0 points, 9.1 assists, and 8.0 rebounds.
Additionally, the Lakers’ roster faces uncertainty, with Austin Reaves upgraded to questionable for the game after sitting out recent matches due to a pelvic bruise. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis is listed as probable with left plantar fasciitis.
Despite these hurdles, the Lakers have the opportunity to regroup when they face Memphis at home, which could provide a much-needed boost for the team.
Summary: LeBron James will miss the Lakers’ upcoming game due to a foot injury and personal reasons. He has already missed several games this season, and the team is struggling. Austin Reaves is questionable, while Anthony Davis may play. There remains hope for a turnaround in their next game at home.