The Los Angeles Lakers have made three trades in the last 48 hours, so they will be short-handed on Thursday versus the Milwaukee Bucks as the deals are finalized.
Russell Westbrook, Thomas Bryant, Patrick Beverley, Juan Toscano-Anderson and Damian Jones are on their way out, so Los Angeles will be without them when it takes on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s crew.
Unfortunately, it will also be without its centerpiece.
LeBron James will not play against the Bucks due to left ankle soreness, an ailment he has been dealing with for much of this season.
Therefore, the Lakers will have to make do with a seriously depleted active crew.
Also, an injury update: LeBron James is out tonight against Milwaukee due to left ankle soreness.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 9, 2023
Fortunately, head coach Darvin Ham said that imaging was done on James’ bad foot and it didn’t reveal anything clinically significant.
Darvin Ham says LeBron James had medical imaging taken on his left foot and said “thankfully” it only showed “normal wear and tear”
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 10, 2023
After they face the Bucks, the Lakers will head north to take on the Golden State Warriors on Saturday and the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday as part of a two-game road trip.
