
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday due to left ankle soreness, as announced by the team. James, who has been dealing with the ankle issue for months, was downgraded from doubtful to out for the game. This decision comes after he played 38 minutes in the Lakers' recent victory over the Indiana Pacers, where he scored 26 points and dished out 10 assists.
This absence marks the second time James has missed a game against the Bucks this season, with Spencer Dinwiddie starting in his place during the previous matchup on March 8. The Lakers are set to begin a challenging six-game road trip, starting with the game against the Bucks.