LeBron James sat the Los Angeles Lakers' 107-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs with left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica. James, who has yet to play in a back-to-back this season, finished with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists in a win against the Pelicans on Tuesday night. "Every back-to-back, for the rest of the season, is TBD," James said following the win. "I am … [Read more...] about LeBron James Misses Loss To Spurs With Foot Injury, Sciatica
LeBron James Declares Luka Doncic Lakers Franchise Player, Will Bend Game Around Him
LeBron James made clear the Los Angeles Lakers' hierarchy following Tuesday's 111-103 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The four-time champion said Luka Doncic represents the franchise's future and that veteran players must adjust their approach to accommodate the 26-year-old star. "Luka don't need to bend his game," James said. "Luka is our franchise for this ballclub. He … [Read more...] about LeBron James Declares Luka Doncic Lakers Franchise Player, Will Bend Game Around Him
Derrick Jones Jr. Out With Grade 2 MCL Sprain, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 6 Weeks
Derrick Jones Jr. was diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL sprain on Sunday, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Jones will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Jones was four games into his return from another MCL sprain in the same knee. He missed over one month with that previous injury. Jones is averaging 10.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 17 games. … [Read more...] about Derrick Jones Jr. Out With Grade 2 MCL Sprain, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 6 Weeks
Lakers Still Looking To Acquire Two-Way Forward
The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to trade for a two-way forward with size before the February 5 deadline, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Lakers have previously been linked with Herb Jones and Keon Ellis, with the Pelicans resisting offers for Jones and Trey Murphy III. Stein adds that the Lakers will only sacrifice this summer's financial flexibility to … [Read more...] about Lakers Still Looking To Acquire Two-Way Forward
Ivica Zubac Expected To Return Saturday Versus Celtics
Ivica Zubac is available to return to the Los Angeles Clippers' lineup on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Zubac has been out since suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain on December 20. Zubac is averaging 15.6 points and 11.1 rebounds on the season. The Clippers have won six straight games. … [Read more...] about Ivica Zubac Expected To Return Saturday Versus Celtics