The Lakers have downgraded LeBron James to out for the team’s game on Friday against the Kings, the team announced late Thursday night.
James had previously been listed as doubtful with a strained left abductor and is considered day-to-day for the time being, according to team reporter Mike Trudell. However, Stadium’s Shams Charania reports that James is expected to miss L.A.’s next two games against Sacramento and against Brooklyn on Sunday.
“The hope for the Lakers is that [James] is going to be able to use eight days off,” Charania said on The Rally Thursday. “The Lakers have eight days off between their next two games and then the third game that they play is Nov. 18 against the Pistons.”
