JANUARY 30, 2022•LATIMES.COM
LeBron James to miss third consecutive game because of knee injuryLeBron James will not play against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday as he continues to deal with a sore knee that kept him out of the last two ga...
Russell Westbrook - Probable SundayWestbrook (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.
ImpactWestbrook played through right knee soreness Friday against the Hornets and logged 35 points, four rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes. LeBron James (knee) is out while Anthony Davis (wrist) is questionable, so Westbrook could take on a leading role once again if he's ultimately available.
JANUARY 29, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Malik Monk - Likely to play SundayMonk (groin) is probable for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.
ImpactMonk was unavailable Friday against Charlotte due to left groin soreness, but he appears to be trending toward a return following a one-game absence. He's averaged 12.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 27.8 minutes per game across his last six appearances.
JANUARY 29, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Anthony Davis - Questionable against AtlantaDavis (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Bill Oram of The Athletic reports.
ImpactDavis was unavailable Friday against the Hornets due to right wrist soreness, but he'll have a chance to return Sunday. If he remains sidelined, the Lakers would be shorthanded in the frontcourt once again since LeBron James (knee) has already been ruled out.
JANUARY 29, 2022•ROTOWIRE
LeBron James - Remains out SundayJames (knee) is out Sunday against Atlanta, Bill Oram of The Athletic reports.
ImpactJames continues to deal with a sore left knee and will be forced to miss a third consecutive game. He'll have several days to recover before the Lakers face the Trail Blazers on Feb. 2, while Talen Horton-Tucker, Kent Bazemore and Avery Bradley should continue to see increased run Sunday.
JANUARY 29, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jalen McDaniels - Still out SundayMcDaniels (ankle) is out Sunday against the Clippers.
ImpactMcDaniels will be unavailable for a fifth straight game due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will be Wednesday against Boston.
JANUARY 29, 2022•ROTOWIRE
50 games in, surging Charlotte Hornets 'don't even know how good we really are'Charlotte (28-22) edged the LA Lakers Friday night, 117-114, before another sellout crowd at home.
JANUARY 29, 2022•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
