James (groin) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
James dealt with some injury issues during the second half of the 2024-25 regular season but still managed to play 70 games for the Lakers. The four-time NBA champion averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and 37.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Limited to 22 minutes Friday
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James finished with 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Friday's 140-109 win over the Rockets.
James logged one of his lowest minutes totals of the season, though that was mainly due to the blowout nature of the game, as the Lakers have locked up a playoff berth and will need James at his best to make a deep playoff run. James' numbers in recent weeks have been down a bit, though that can be explained by the high usage rate of Luka Doncic and the rise of Austin Reaves as a reliable offensive weapon. James is averaging 21.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Cleared to play Houston
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James (groin) is available for Friday's game against the Rockets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
James continues to work through a groin strain that caused him to miss seven games in March, and he's been given the green light to play in Friday's contest. James has played in the Lakers' last 11 games and has averaged 22.4 points, 6.5 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals over 36.3 minutes per game over that span.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Likely to play vs. Houston
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James (groin) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Rockets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
James is trending toward being on the floor Friday despite managing his groin injury. The Lakers appear to be going for the win against Houston, with Maxi Kleber (foot) being the only player ruled out for the game as of Thursday.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Scores 27 points in victory
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James chipped in 27 points (11-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 win over the Mavericks.
James' three assists Wednesday matched a season low, but he scored at least 20 points for the fourth time in his last five outings. Over his last 11 games following an extended absence with a groin strain, the future Hall of Famer has averaged 22.4 points, 6.5 assists, 6.0 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in 36.3 minutes.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Good to go against OKC
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James (groin) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
James has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a left groin strain. The superstar forward tallied 19 points, seven assists, three rebounds and one steal in 34 minutes during the Lakers' previous matchup with Oklahoma City on Sunday.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Upgraded to probable
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James has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder due to a left groin strain, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Initially listed as questionable to play Tuesday, James is now expected to play on the front end of the Lakers' back-to-back set. Confirmation on the superstar forward's status should come closer to tipoff, but fantasy managers can anticipate having him available against Oklahoma City. Over his last nine contests, James has averaged 21.2 points, 7.3 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 36.4 minutes.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Deemed questionable for Tuesday
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James is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder due to a groin strain, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
The Lakers could opt to hold James out of action Tuesday, with the contest being the first half of a back-to-back set. Luka Doncic (groin) and Austin Reaves (ankle) are also questionable, leaving the team in serious danger of missing each of their top three scoring options. James has averaged 21.2 points, 7.3 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 36.4 minutes across his last nine games.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Good to go Sunday
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James (groin) is available for Sunday's game against the Thunder, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
The Lakers continue to list James on the injury report due to a left groin strain, though he hasn't missed a game since March 20. Over his last five outings, the superstar has averaged 23.6 points, 8.2 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 2.2 three-pointers and 2.0 steals across 37.4 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Likely to play vs. OKC
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James (groin) has been listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
After coming two assists shy of a double-double in Friday's game against the Pelicans, James is trending toward playing Sunday in Oklahoma City despite managing a groin injury. The superstar forward has averaged 21.5 points. 6.1 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.8 steals per game while shooting 47.3 percent from the floor and 32.4 percent from beyond the arc over his last eight games.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Pours in 27 points
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James produced 27 points (9-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 124-108 victory over the Pelicans.
After a tepid week by James's standards, he followed up a solid 33-point effort against the Warriors with another high total. Although James deserves some time off, the Lakers are trying to fend off the Nuggets and Warriors to keep the third seed. It may not matter much if the Lakers drop a few games over the next week, but their record over the next couple of games will determine James' status before the playoffs.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Will suit up Friday
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James (groin) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
James has been a mainstay on the injury report of late due to a left groin strain, though he'll suit up in his eighth consecutive contest Friday. Over his last seven outings, the superstar has averaged 20.7 points, 7.3 assists, 7.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.3 three-pointers across 37.3 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Probable to face New Orleans
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James (groin) is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
James has been a mainstay on the injury report due to the left groin strain, though he's expected to suit up for his eighth consecutive contest Friday. The superstar delivered an impressive performance in the first half of the club's back-to-back set during Thursday's 123-116 loss to the Warriors, recording 33 points (10-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), nine assists, five rebounds, one block and one steal across 40 minutes. James has averaged 20.8 points, 8.0 assists, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals, 1.8 three-pointers and 0.8 blocks across 38.4 minutes per game in his last five outings.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Scores team-high 33 points in loss
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James ended with 33 points (10-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal across 40 minutes during Thursday's 123-116 loss to the Warriors.
James was again able to play through his pesky groin injury, bouncing back from a mediocre 16-point showing in a 109-105 loss to the Suns. James has averaged 20.7 points, 7.3 assists and 7.0 rebounds since returning from a seven-game absence, and his results over the span have paled in comparison to Luka Doncic's recent production. Austin Reaves' excellent play has siphoned some production from James as well. The team has a back-to-back coming up next week, and a couple of wins in the meantime could earn James some much-needed pre-playoff rest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Available to play Thursday
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James (groin) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
James was added to the injury report yet again as probable due to a groin injury, and he's since been given the green light to play. He turned in a huge performance in his last appearance against Golden State on Feb. 6, finishing with 42 points, 17 rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Likely to play vs. Golden State
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James (groin) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
James continues to nurse a groin injury, which has kept him on the injury report on a daily basis for the Lakers. However, he's trending toward playing in Thursday's game against the Warriors. The superstar forward has averaged 18.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game, shooting 43.4 percent from the field and 22.7 percent from beyond the arc since returning from a seven-game absence due to the groin injury.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Getting green light Monday
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James (groin) is listed as available for Monday's game against the Rockets.
As expected, James will suit up in his sixth consecutive contest following a seven-game absence due to a left groin strain. Over his last five outings, James has averaged 19.2 points, 7.6 assists, 7.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 36.6 minutes per contest. The superstar has shot 43.7 percent from the field and only 16.7 percent from beyond the arc in that five-game span.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Likely to play Monday
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James is probable for Monday's game against the Rockets due to a left groin strain.
James has appeared in five straight contests while dealing with a left groin strain, a trend that will likely continue Monday. In those five games, James has seen a slight dip in offensive production, averaging 19.2 points, 7.6 assists, 7.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 36.6 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Full stat line in win
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James racked up 25 points (10-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight assists, six rebounds, three steals and one block in 37 minutes during Saturday's 134-127 win over Memphis.
James stuffed the stat sheet and posted a game-high three steals, marking his 14th outing with multiple swipes on the season. Entering Saturday, the superstar had shot only 7.7 percent from downtown over his last over four games, though he was much more productive from beyond the arc against Memphis. James has appeared in five consecutive matchups following a seven-game absence due to a left groin strain, during which he has averaged 19.2 points, 7.6 assists, 7.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 36.6 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Double-doubles in loss
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James notched 17 points (8-20 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, 12 assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Thursday's 119-117 loss to the Bulls.
James racked up his 32nd double-double of the season, but he won't be happy with his performance. He had a lapse in defensive coverage in the final seconds, which allowed a wide-open three-pointer for Coby White, followed by a turnover on an errant inbounds pass.
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