When LeBron James pulled up lame late in Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, it was feared he had suffered a significant groin injury similar to the one that kept him out for five weeks during the 2018-19 season.
But he was diagnosed with merely a strained left adductor and was listed as day-to-day, allowing the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans to breathe a sigh of relief.
James sat out Friday’s tilt with the Sacramento Kings, and he was listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game versus the Brooklyn Nets.
No big surprise here: He will also miss Sunday’s contest.
LeBron won’t play tonight, as expected, due to the left adductor strain.
Anthony Davis remains probable.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) November 14, 2022
According to head coach Darvin Ham, James missing this game may allow him to return on Friday when L.A. takes on the Detroit Pistons.
Darvin Ham said there’s some precautionary thinking involved with LeBron being out tonight, but if all goes well this week, it’s possible he could return next game (Friday vs. Detroit). Lakers could also get Dennis Schröder and Thomas Bryant back if their evaluations go well.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) November 14, 2022
The Purple and Gold will have four full days off after the game versus Brooklyn.
