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LA Could Be Without Top Four Scorers Wednesday Against Heat2023 is off to an injured start.
Russell Westbrook - Likely to play against MiamiWestbrook (foot) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Heat, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
ImpactWestbrook is expected to play Wednesday after exiting Monday's game versus the Hornets early with left foot soreness. The star point guard was averaging 15.6 points, 8.6 assists and 7.0 rebounds in 27.8 minutes across the previous five contests before playing Charlotte.
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Lonnie Walker IV - Questionable TuesdayWalker (lower body) is questionable to play Wednesday against Miami, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
ImpactWalker has missed the past two games with a lower body injury. If he's ultimately unable to play for a third consecutive time, Troy Brown or Austin Reaves will presumably garner a spot start Wednesday.
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LeBron James - Questionable WednesdayJames (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against Miami, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
ImpactJames has once again landed on the injury report with a sore left ankle. The veteran posted 43 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Monday's victory over the Hornets after being deemed probable pregame. If the superstar is unable to play Wednesday, Damian Jones and Wenyen Gabriel are candidates to see extended minutes.
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By The Numbers: Donovan Mitchell and the NBA's historic holiday season
The NBA ā as a whole ā is on fire. Check out the numbers that have defined a historic holiday hoops season.JANUARY 3, 2023
Lakers Rumors: LA Keeping First-Round Picks for Potential Blockbuster Trade for Third StarThis would be the splash LeBron James is looking for.
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Gordon Hayward - Doubtful to play WednesdayHayward (hamstring) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.
ImpactHayward departed Monday's game versus the Lakers with left hamstring soreness and is listed on the injury report Wednesday with the same issue. His status should be clarified ahead of the opening tip, but his absence could open the door for Jaden McDaniels to join the starting unit.
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