LeBron James will not be with the Los Angeles Lakers in Monday’s game once morest the Phoenix Suns due to ankle pain.
James has had ankle problems for several weeks and considering that he played 37 minutes once morest the Washington Wizards on Sunday night, the team decided that it was best to rest him and not force him. In the match once morest Washington he contributed 33 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds.
LeBron James is expected to return to the Lakers’ starting five in Wednesday’s game once morest the Sacramento Kings.
LeBron James and Austin Reaves are OUT for tonight’s game once morest the Suns: pic.twitter.com/G7z2LyRNsS
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) December 19, 2022
The absence of “King James” is added to that of Anthony Davis, who will be out for at least a month due to problems with his right foot.
The good news for coach Darvin Ham is that the Suns will be without star shooting guard Devin Booker as the Suns star has a sore groin. Let’s remember that he comes from scoring 58 points last Saturday once morest the Pelicans.
The Lakers might use a starting five of Dennis Schroeder, Lonnie Walker, Austin Reaves, Troy Brown Jr. and Thomas Bryant tonight. The Californians come into the day with a record of 13 wins and 16 losses.
