NBA injury report: Lakers star LeBron James ‘questionable’ against Warriors
While he remains expected to play, LeBron James is on the Lakers injury report on Christmas Day.
Prior to the Los Angeles Lakers matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, the team released a complete injury report. Both Lakers superstars, LeBron James (left foot injury management) and Anthony Davis (left shoulder contusion) are listed as questionable to play. D’Angelo Russell (left thumb sprain) is also questionable while Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot surgery), Jaxson Hayes (right ankle sprain/contusion), Jalen Hood-Shifino (left hamstring strain), and Christian Wood (left knee surgery) have been ruled out.
Both James and Davis are expected to play, but given Davis’ injury history and James’ age, it’s worth noting the possibility of a last-minute scratch. James has been a consistent presence on the Lakers injury report this season, and given how unprecedented it is for a player like James to be playing such a prominent role on the cusp of their 40th birthday, the NBA has seemingly been less concerned about load management.
James has played in 27 of the 30 Lakers games so far this season, averaging 23.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 9.0 assists in 35.0 minutes per game on .494/.353/.758 shooting. Davis has played in 28 of the Lakers 30 games, averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks, and 1.2 steals in 35.5 minutes per game on .523/.302/.772 shooting.
The Warriors (15-13) will look to jump over the Lakers (16-13) in the Western Conference standings with a victory during the NBA’s prime time Christmas Day matchup. Opening tip off at Chase Center is scheduled for 5:00 pm Pacific.