What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
LeBron James (foot) available vs. Hornets. #LakeShow pic.x.com/ANayqARTJZ – 8:37 PM
LeBron James (foot) available vs. Hornets. #LakeShow pic.x.com/ANayqARTJZ – 8:37 PM


Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
With the Lakers as healthy as they’ve been all season coming out of the break, JJ Redick said he’ll likely use a 10-man rotation tonight against Charlotte:
Starters: Doncic, Reaves, LeBron, Hachimura, Hayes
Bench: Vincent, Knecht, Finney-Smith, Vanderbilt and Len – 8:23 PM
With the Lakers as healthy as they’ve been all season coming out of the break, JJ Redick said he’ll likely use a 10-man rotation tonight against Charlotte:
Starters: Doncic, Reaves, LeBron, Hachimura, Hayes
Bench: Vincent, Knecht, Finney-Smith, Vanderbilt and Len – 8:23 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James (left ankle) has been upgraded to available tonight, the Lakers say. – 8:13 PM
LeBron James (left ankle) has been upgraded to available tonight, the Lakers say. – 8:13 PM


Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James (left foot soreness) has been upgraded to available for tonight vs. Charlotte, per the Lakers. – 8:06 PM
LeBron James (left foot soreness) has been upgraded to available for tonight vs. Charlotte, per the Lakers. – 8:06 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron James has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game against Charlotte. – 8:06 PM
LeBron James has been upgraded to available for tonight’s game against Charlotte. – 8:06 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron pulling up from the logo pregame 🪣
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/Oj0b4PxMJo – 7:42 PM
LeBron pulling up from the logo pregame 🪣
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/Oj0b4PxMJo – 7:42 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Evan Mobley this season:
18.5 PPG
9.1 RPG
1.5 BPG
1.1 3PM
56.9 FG%
The first Cav to average a block and a three per game since LeBron James. pic.x.com/GLpKGJaSoC – 12:46 PM
Evan Mobley this season:
18.5 PPG
9.1 RPG
1.5 BPG
1.1 3PM
56.9 FG%
The first Cav to average a block and a three per game since LeBron James. pic.x.com/GLpKGJaSoC – 12:46 PM

More on this storyline
NBA on ESPN: “There is optimism that LeBron James will be able to play tonight … I’m told [Luka Doncic’s] minutes restriction has been lifted.” @ShamsCharania on the latest on the Lakers ahead of tonight’s matchup vs. the Hornets
pic.x.com/RtUGLgQIVS -via Twitter @ESPNNBA / February 19, 2025

NBA on ESPN: “[Kyrie Irving has] the most leverage out of any potential free agent, including LeBron James.” 😯 @BobbyMarks42 on three NBA stars that could make a move this summer 👀 pic.x.com/x3ZLC8FN63 -via Twitter @ESPNNBA / February 19, 2025
While the 40-year-old LeBron James has hinted that retirement has crossed his mind, the current expectation is he’ll stay at least another year with the Lakers. -via Bleacher Report / February 19, 2025