LeBron James (foot) out; ineligible for awards, All-NBA honors

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Los Angeles Lakers standout LeBron James will miss Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs due to left foot arthritis, an absence that makes him ineligible for All-NBA recognition and major awards this season.

The game is James' 18th missed contest of the season and prevents him from playing in 65 games, the minimum number of games to be eligible for All-NBA and