Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (hip) is considered probable for Saturday's Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After dealing with foot and groin injuries, James is now on the injury report with a left hip flexor strain. However, the probable tag suggests that he is expected to be on the floor. James was limited to 19.7 points per game on 41.5 percent shooting by the Timberwolves during the regular season. He will need to do better in the playoff series to avoid a second consecutive first-round loss with his team.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is considered questionable for the first leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The four-time MVP is managing a groin injury, which sidelined him for seven games last month. Since his return to the lineup, James has played in all nine games. Luka Doncic (groin) and Austin Reaves (ankle) are also iffy for Tuesday's game, meaning players such as Jordan Goodwin and Dalton Knecht may have much larger roles to play.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is available for Sunday's meeting with OKC. The Lakers are hoping to lock up the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference. However, Los Angeles has a tough task on the horizon versus arguably the best team in the National Basketball Association. With that in mind, James struggled the last time he faced the Thunder back in November, finishing with only 12 points while committing five turnovers.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is considered probable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. James is set for another head-to-head battle against Stephen Curry despite being on the injury report with a left groin strain, which sidelined the Lakers superstar for seven games last month. Since returning, James has struggled with his shooting, going 43.4 percent from the field to average 18.7 points per game. He will attempt to regain form against a team that has struggled to contain him this season. Over three meetings with the Warriors, James has posted 32.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 10.0 assists with 57.1 percent three-point shooting.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) will play in Monday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. He has been upgraded from probable to available. This will be James' sixth consecutive appearance since returning from a groin strain. The four-time NBA champion has not reached his usual high standards since coming back, averaging 19.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 7.6 assists. James' scoring has been hampered by his poor 43.7 percent shooting efficiency. On Monday, James will face the league's fourth-most efficient defense, which may again hinder his offensive impact.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is listed as probable ahead of Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. James has played in five straight games following a seven-game absence. He has been a regular on the injury report, but James usually does play. He doesn't appear to be impacted on the court by this groin issue, so fantasy managers should expect James to be out there. Fantasy managers should double check ahead of tip-off just in case something happens pre-game.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is available for Wednesday's clash with the Pacers. The multi-time All-Star missed seven games because of a groin injury. However, he's played in the Lakers' last two games. Although it may take James another game or two to return to form, he's still a must-start in any fantasy format. On the other hand, DFS managers may want to consider other options, considering his rostering cost.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is listed as probable for Wednesday's visit to Indianapolis. James returned from a groin injury against the Chicago Bulls last week and looks 100 percent. He played without any restrictions on Monday night against the Orlando Magic, registering 24 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in 38 minutes. Wednesday's game marks the beginning of a back-to-back, so it will be interesting to see if James will also be available for Thursday's rematch against the Bulls.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is available for Monday's clash with the Magic. The 40-year-old suffered a strained groin during the March 8 loss to the Boston Celtics. As a result, he was sidelined for seven games. James returned for Saturday's loss to the Bulls, finishing with 17 points, six boards, four assists, and three steals. With that said, he could have trouble getting anything going on Monday versus a Magic team that has allowed only 106.1 points per game this season, the best mark in the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is listed as probable ahead of Monday's game against the Orlando Magic. James made his return to the court on Saturday after missing the last seven games due to a groin issue. He finished with 17 points, six rebounds, and four assists across 31 minutes of action. The absence of James would mean a higher workload for Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and possibly Jarred Vanderbilt.
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