Los Angeles Lakers' star player LeBron James will be sitting out of the upcoming game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. The decision comes as a result of soreness in his left foot, marking his second consecutive absence from the team. The Lakers made the announcement on Thursday, following a four-day break.
James, who holds the title of the top scorer in NBA history, had been away from the team earlier in the week due to personal reasons, as confirmed by coach JJ Redick on Wednesday. It remains uncertain whether James will travel to Minnesota for the game or wait until the Lakers' next matchup at home against Memphis on Sunday.
This recent absence will be the second game missed by James in his 22nd NBA season, with the first being the Lakers' victory over the Portland Trail Blazers last Sunday. In that instance, his foot injury was cited as the reason for his non-participation.
With impressive season averages of 23.0 points, 9.1 assists, and 8.0 rebounds, James' absence poses a challenge for the Lakers, who have struggled in recent games, losing seven out of their last ten following a promising 10-4 start to the season.
The Lakers have also provided updates on other players' statuses for the upcoming game. Austin Reaves, a key starter, has been upgraded to questionable after missing the previous five games due to a pelvic bruise. Additionally, Anthony Davis is listed as probable with left plantar fasciitis.
As the Lakers navigate through this period of player absences and injuries, fans eagerly await James' return to the court and hope for a swift recovery for the team as they strive to improve their performance in the competitive NBA season.
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