LEBRON JAMES NEWS

Will miss second straight game James (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact James will miss a second consecutive contest and his fifth over the past seven games due to the ankle injury. Dwight Howard entered the starting lineup in James' absence Sunday, but Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis (foot) and Malik Monk handled the majority of the playmaking duties.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers, Bulls pushing for playoffs in East after droughts

Not since 1998 have the Cleveland Cavaliers made the playoffs without LeBron James

APRIL 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magic Johnson Says LeBron James Chose Westbrook over DeRozan Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reportedly chose Russell Westbrook over DeMar DeRozan

APRIL 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Questionable once again James (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact James was sidelined Sunday for the fourth time over the past six games due to the ankle injury. Anthony Davis (foot) is also listed as questionable, so the Lakers -- who are currently two games out of the last play-in spot -- may be without their two superstars for a critical matchup against the Suns.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has Lakers' biggest struggle this season been staying healthy?

The Los Angeles Lakers are in hot water after their sixth consecutive loss on Sunday. Are injuries solely to blame?

APRIL 4, 2022

Magic Johnson Comments on LeBron James's Legacy He says James is “inching up there” when referring to Michael Jordan.

APRIL 4, 2022 • SI.COM

Lakers: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Calls Out, Then Apologizes to LeBron James Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had some harsh words for LeBron James.

APRIL 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Redirecting to https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/magic-johnson-lebron-james-lakers-roster/gzrpnyu2q3oh5ue6r1kvjxgi On Monday, Lakers legend Magic Johnson appeared on ESPN's "Get Up," where he spoke on what has gone wrong for his beloved team during its nightmarish season.

APRIL 4, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Helene Elliott: Why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar asking LeBron James to 'be careful' is a reasonable request Bizarrely chaotic to the last drop, the Lakers’ cursed season took another sour turn Sunday afternoon as they stumbled closer to an inevitab...

APRIL 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Los Angeles faces Phoenix on 3-game road slide

Los Angeles enters a matchup against Phoenix after losing three straight road games

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LeBron-less Lakers fall to Nuggets; play-in hopes fading fast LOS ANGELES — LeBron James was on the bench, Anthony Davis was limping all over the court and the Lakers' chances this season continued to h...

APRIL 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Davis on if LeBron James will play vs. Suns: I have no idea, I hope so Ryan Ward: Anthony Davis on if LeBron will play on Tuesday vs. Suns: “I have no idea. I hope so.”Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA What’s the buzz...

APRIL 4, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: LeBron 'should be embarrassed' about some actions The NBA legend has criticized LeBron James multiple times for his comments on vaccination during the coronavirus pandemic.

APRIL 3, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Jokic gets 38, leads Nuggets past LeBron-less Lakers 129-118

Nikola Jokic had 38 points and 18 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets moved into fifth place in the Western Conference with a 129-118 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar criticizes LeBron James, says he should be 'embarrassed' Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, speaking before the Lakers hosted Denver on Sunday afternoon at the unveiling of a social justice trophy bearing his na...

APRIL 3, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar calls out Lakers' LeBron James over vaccine stance, again NBA unveils Abdul-Jabbar Trophy for the NBA’s annual Social Justice Champion, presents award to Carmelo Anthony.

APRIL 3, 2022 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Doncic leads Mavericks to 118-112 victory over Bucks

Luka Doncic scored 32 points and matched a season high with 15 assists to help the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-112

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS