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LeBron James Suffered Knee Injury in Lakers' Season-Ending Loss to Timberwolves

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James runs with the ball. | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

LeBron James suffered Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee after colliding with Minnesota Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo in the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 5 loss on Wednesday night, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported on Friday.

The Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs on Wednesday, so there isn't any worry about James missing playing time. The recovery timeline is expected to be three-to-five weeks.

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