LeBron James receiving treatment for ankle injury, won't have heavy minutes in All-Star Game
Khobi Price: LeBron James said he received treatment on his left ankle over the last few days. Says he’ll be seeking more treatment tomorrow. He’ll play in tonight’s All-Star Game but don’t expect a heavy minutes load.
Source: Twitter @khobi_price
Source: Twitter @khobi_price
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
What are Luka and Bron talking about? 👀 pic.twitter.com/mdryNgN4FZ – 6:02 PM
What are Luka and Bron talking about? 👀 pic.twitter.com/mdryNgN4FZ – 6:02 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
LeBron James: “I have not mapped out how many seasons I have left. I know it’s not many.” pic.twitter.com/bdaKFqunUc – 5:57 PM
LeBron James: “I have not mapped out how many seasons I have left. I know it’s not many.” pic.twitter.com/bdaKFqunUc – 5:57 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
LeBron James asked if he expects to finish his career with the Lakers: “I’ve been very happy being a Laker the last 6 years and hopefully it stays that way.” – 5:57 PM
LeBron James asked if he expects to finish his career with the Lakers: “I’ve been very happy being a Laker the last 6 years and hopefully it stays that way.” – 5:57 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
LeBron on his successor as face of NBA: “We have a great young group of guys playing spectacular basketball & being great off the floor. But I don’t think you just say, OK, well, this guy’s the next person to be the face of anything. You just have to let it happen organically.” – 5:55 PM
LeBron on his successor as face of NBA: “We have a great young group of guys playing spectacular basketball & being great off the floor. But I don’t think you just say, OK, well, this guy’s the next person to be the face of anything. You just have to let it happen organically.” – 5:55 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
KD, LeBron and Steph have a combined 44 All-Star selections 😲
Legends of the game
pic.twitter.com/H1JrbBef7t – 5:51 PM
KD, LeBron and Steph have a combined 44 All-Star selections 😲
Legends of the game
pic.twitter.com/H1JrbBef7t – 5:51 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
LeBron when he saw @JeffZillgitt pic.twitter.com/C4fOYG5r3M – 5:51 PM
LeBron when he saw @JeffZillgitt pic.twitter.com/C4fOYG5r3M – 5:51 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
LeBron James is in (for now) on playing for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Anthony Davis essentially said the same yesterday. pic.twitter.com/4WJHzxHxT3 – 5:47 PM
LeBron James is in (for now) on playing for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Anthony Davis essentially said the same yesterday. pic.twitter.com/4WJHzxHxT3 – 5:47 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
KD dapping up Steph, Bron and AD before the All-Star Game 😤
53 COMBINED ALL-STAR APPEARANCES
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/zM1rthwM2v – 5:46 PM
KD dapping up Steph, Bron and AD before the All-Star Game 😤
53 COMBINED ALL-STAR APPEARANCES
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/zM1rthwM2v – 5:46 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
LeBron James says he has not mapped out the end of his career and isn’t sure if he wants a farewell tour like Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar received
“That seems cool but I’ve never been great with accepting praise. It’s a weird feeling for me.” pic.twitter.com/zKeZQVcJ5P – 5:34 PM
LeBron James says he has not mapped out the end of his career and isn’t sure if he wants a farewell tour like Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar received
“That seems cool but I’ve never been great with accepting praise. It’s a weird feeling for me.” pic.twitter.com/zKeZQVcJ5P – 5:34 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
A very cool moment where LeBron James shouts out writer Jeff Zillgitt, who he had previously wished well following cancer surgery. pic.twitter.com/plMCwZGgo9 – 5:29 PM
A very cool moment where LeBron James shouts out writer Jeff Zillgitt, who he had previously wished well following cancer surgery. pic.twitter.com/plMCwZGgo9 – 5:29 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers’ LeBron James: “I don’t know how many seasons I have left. I know it’s not that many. … I was asked this question a couple days ago: ‘Will you take the farewell tour or just Tim Duncan it?’ I’m 50/50.” pic.twitter.com/G6olIePlnG – 5:27 PM
Lakers’ LeBron James: “I don’t know how many seasons I have left. I know it’s not that many. … I was asked this question a couple days ago: ‘Will you take the farewell tour or just Tim Duncan it?’ I’m 50/50.” pic.twitter.com/G6olIePlnG – 5:27 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
LeBron just created new phrase attached to the Spurs’ greatest player, saying at his All-Star pregame presser that people have asked him, “Will you take the farewell tour or Tim Duncan it?” – 5:25 PM
LeBron just created new phrase attached to the Spurs’ greatest player, saying at his All-Star pregame presser that people have asked him, “Will you take the farewell tour or Tim Duncan it?” – 5:25 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
LeBron says he hasn’t mapped out his final seasons in the NBA — when it ends, for which team and whether he does a farewell tour or not pic.twitter.com/41vhWpcArV – 5:25 PM
LeBron says he hasn’t mapped out his final seasons in the NBA — when it ends, for which team and whether he does a farewell tour or not pic.twitter.com/41vhWpcArV – 5:25 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
LeBron says he’s 50/50 on doing a farewell retirement tour when the time comes
“I’ve never been that great at accepting praise. It’s just a weird feeling for me.” pic.twitter.com/ZLAhSchoHI – 5:24 PM
LeBron says he’s 50/50 on doing a farewell retirement tour when the time comes
“I’ve never been that great at accepting praise. It’s just a weird feeling for me.” pic.twitter.com/ZLAhSchoHI – 5:24 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
LeBron James said he hopes to end his career with the Lakers.
Now, Los Angeles will work this offseason on adding a third star to pair alongside LeBron and Anthony Davis. pic.twitter.com/JwvDQTVwWs – 5:24 PM
LeBron James said he hopes to end his career with the Lakers.
Now, Los Angeles will work this offseason on adding a third star to pair alongside LeBron and Anthony Davis. pic.twitter.com/JwvDQTVwWs – 5:24 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
LeBron James on how long he has left and his method of retirement: “I don’t know how it’s gonna end, but it’s coming.” – 5:23 PM
LeBron James on how long he has left and his method of retirement: “I don’t know how it’s gonna end, but it’s coming.” – 5:23 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
LeBron James asked if he expects to finish his career with the Lakers: “I’ve been very happy being a Laker the last 6 year and hopefully it stays that way.” – 5:22 PM
LeBron James asked if he expects to finish his career with the Lakers: “I’ve been very happy being a Laker the last 6 year and hopefully it stays that way.” – 5:22 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
LeBron James said he hopes to end his career with the Lakers. “I don’t know when the end will be, but it’s coming.” – 5:22 PM
LeBron James said he hopes to end his career with the Lakers. “I don’t know when the end will be, but it’s coming.” – 5:22 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James: “I am a Laker and I am happy and have been very happy being a Laker the last six years and hopefully it stays that way” – 5:21 PM
LeBron James: “I am a Laker and I am happy and have been very happy being a Laker the last six years and hopefully it stays that way” – 5:21 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
LeBron says he’s happy being a Laker and has been happy being a Laker
“Hopefully it stays that way” – 5:21 PM
LeBron says he’s happy being a Laker and has been happy being a Laker
“Hopefully it stays that way” – 5:21 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James says he hasn’t mapped out the remainder of his career and doesn’t know how many seasons he has left.
Says he’s unsure if he’ll have a “farewell tour” vs. the “Tim Duncan” route in his final season. – 5:21 PM
LeBron James says he hasn’t mapped out the remainder of his career and doesn’t know how many seasons he has left.
Says he’s unsure if he’ll have a “farewell tour” vs. the “Tim Duncan” route in his final season. – 5:21 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
LeBron doesn’t want to anoint his successor as face of the league, an unfair thing to ask of him, but he knows the league is in great hands going forward. pic.twitter.com/SnrS9amCdN – 5:21 PM
LeBron doesn’t want to anoint his successor as face of the league, an unfair thing to ask of him, but he knows the league is in great hands going forward. pic.twitter.com/SnrS9amCdN – 5:21 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
LeBron James says he hasn’t mapped out how long he will play, saying it won’t be “too many” seasons, and that he hasn’t decided whether to go out with a full retirement tour, or if he’ll pull a Tim Duncan and announce he’s done after his final game. Says he’s “50-50” on that. – 5:21 PM
LeBron James says he hasn’t mapped out how long he will play, saying it won’t be “too many” seasons, and that he hasn’t decided whether to go out with a full retirement tour, or if he’ll pull a Tim Duncan and announce he’s done after his final game. Says he’s “50-50” on that. – 5:21 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron says he’s “50-50” on either taking a farewell tour in his last season or “Tim Duncaning it.”
There will be a Year 22. And maybe more. – 5:20 PM
LeBron says he’s “50-50” on either taking a farewell tour in his last season or “Tim Duncaning it.”
There will be a Year 22. And maybe more. – 5:20 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LeBron James says that when his last season comes around, he is 50-50 between a farewell tour and “Tim Duncan’ing it” – 5:20 PM
LeBron James says that when his last season comes around, he is 50-50 between a farewell tour and “Tim Duncan’ing it” – 5:20 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
LeBron James: “I have not mapped out how many seasons I have left. I know it’s not many.” – 5:20 PM
LeBron James: “I have not mapped out how many seasons I have left. I know it’s not many.” – 5:20 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers’ LeBron James: “You seen @CaitlinClark22 the other night when she broke the record? There’s nothing you can do [defensively].” @IowaWBB – 5:19 PM
Lakers’ LeBron James: “You seen @CaitlinClark22 the other night when she broke the record? There’s nothing you can do [defensively].” @IowaWBB – 5:19 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron on when offensive players are in a zone, and he specifically mentions @CaitlinClark22 — “there’s nothing you can do,” he said. – 5:18 PM
LeBron on when offensive players are in a zone, and he specifically mentions @CaitlinClark22 — “there’s nothing you can do,” he said. – 5:18 PM
Dustin Dopirak @DustinDopirak
LeBron to @JeffZillgitt “It is fucking great to see you man. The fact that you’re here, it is fucking great to see you.” – 5:17 PM
LeBron to @JeffZillgitt “It is fucking great to see you man. The fact that you’re here, it is fucking great to see you.” – 5:17 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron James to @JeffZillgitt: “It’s fucking great to see you.”
As usual, LeBron isn’t wrong. – 5:17 PM
LeBron James to @JeffZillgitt: “It’s fucking great to see you.”
As usual, LeBron isn’t wrong. – 5:17 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron James reaffirms that he is committed to the Paris Olympics — health-permitting. – 5:16 PM
LeBron James reaffirms that he is committed to the Paris Olympics — health-permitting. – 5:16 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
LeBron James says he plans to play in the Olympics but it’s going to come down to health. He said who knows what injuries could come during this push for the postseason for the Lakers, but he plans to put his full mind and body into playing in the Olympics if he stays healthy. – 5:16 PM
LeBron James says he plans to play in the Olympics but it’s going to come down to health. He said who knows what injuries could come during this push for the postseason for the Lakers, but he plans to put his full mind and body into playing in the Olympics if he stays healthy. – 5:16 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
LeBron on participating in the Olympics this summer:
As it stands right now I am healthy enough to be on the team and perform at a level I know I can perform at – 5:15 PM
LeBron on participating in the Olympics this summer:
As it stands right now I am healthy enough to be on the team and perform at a level I know I can perform at – 5:15 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
LeBron James says as it “stands right now” he expects to play for @usabasketball at the Paris Olympics, and he appreciates not having to “carry the load.” – 5:15 PM
LeBron James says as it “stands right now” he expects to play for @usabasketball at the Paris Olympics, and he appreciates not having to “carry the load.” – 5:15 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
LeBron James says that, as of now, he’s healthy enough to play in the Olympics this summer, but that he’s going to see how the season plays out in that regard.
Made it clear, though, he wants to play. “If I’m committed, which I am, I’m going to commit my mind, body and soul.” – 5:15 PM
LeBron James says that, as of now, he’s healthy enough to play in the Olympics this summer, but that he’s going to see how the season plays out in that regard.
Made it clear, though, he wants to play. “If I’m committed, which I am, I’m going to commit my mind, body and soul.” – 5:15 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
LeBron James to @TimBontemps on who might be the next face of the league:
We have a great young group of guys in our league right now
I think you have to let it grow organically and see what happens – 5:12 PM
LeBron James to @TimBontemps on who might be the next face of the league:
We have a great young group of guys in our league right now
I think you have to let it grow organically and see what happens – 5:12 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
LeBron is managing an ankle injury so he said he’s looking forward to playing with the young guys, then calling it a game. – 5:09 PM
LeBron is managing an ankle injury so he said he’s looking forward to playing with the young guys, then calling it a game. – 5:09 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
LeBron on defending in modern NBA:
It’s what you want to give up, not what you want to take away pic.twitter.com/SrgNlUTFb0 – 5:09 PM
LeBron on defending in modern NBA:
It’s what you want to give up, not what you want to take away pic.twitter.com/SrgNlUTFb0 – 5:09 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James said he received treatment on his left ankle over the last few days. Says he’ll be seeking more treatment tomorrow.
He’ll play in tonight’s All-Star Game but don’t expect a heavy minutes load. – 5:06 PM
LeBron James said he received treatment on his left ankle over the last few days. Says he’ll be seeking more treatment tomorrow.
He’ll play in tonight’s All-Star Game but don’t expect a heavy minutes load. – 5:06 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron James says he won’t play a ton of minutes tonight in the All-Star Game. Still has ankle concerns. – 5:06 PM
LeBron James says he won’t play a ton of minutes tonight in the All-Star Game. Still has ankle concerns. – 5:06 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
LeBron says his ankle remains a concern and that his minutes will be limited tonight. – 5:06 PM
LeBron says his ankle remains a concern and that his minutes will be limited tonight. – 5:06 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
LeBron on his tweaked ankle:
I did seek treatment over the last few days, trying to get my ankle back
I won’t be playing the entire game for sure – 5:06 PM
LeBron on his tweaked ankle:
I did seek treatment over the last few days, trying to get my ankle back
I won’t be playing the entire game for sure – 5:06 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
LeBron said he won’t play the entire All-Star game as he continues to seek treatment for his ankle – 5:06 PM
LeBron said he won’t play the entire All-Star game as he continues to seek treatment for his ankle – 5:06 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
LeBron has arrived at All-Star Weekend pic.twitter.com/qni2kDojsj – 5:05 PM
LeBron has arrived at All-Star Weekend pic.twitter.com/qni2kDojsj – 5:05 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
LeBron has arrived in Indianapolis pic.twitter.com/mOOausfNjQ – 5:04 PM
LeBron has arrived in Indianapolis pic.twitter.com/mOOausfNjQ – 5:04 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Half of Indianapolis is waiting for Lil Wayne’s concert and the other half is seated at this LeBron press conference – 5:00 PM
Half of Indianapolis is waiting for Lil Wayne’s concert and the other half is seated at this LeBron press conference – 5:00 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Winners of the last 10 All-Star Games:
2023 — Team Giannis
2022 — Team LeBron
2021 — Team LeBron
2020 — Team LeBron
2019 — Team LeBron
2018 — Team LeBron
2017 — West
2016 — West
2015 — West
2014 — East
East v West matchup is back. pic.twitter.com/lctzQM1xEH – 4:35 PM
Winners of the last 10 All-Star Games:
2023 — Team Giannis
2022 — Team LeBron
2021 — Team LeBron
2020 — Team LeBron
2019 — Team LeBron
2018 — Team LeBron
2017 — West
2016 — West
2015 — West
2014 — East
East v West matchup is back. pic.twitter.com/lctzQM1xEH – 4:35 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Tonight, LeBron James will make history yet again by appearing in his 20th All-Star Game — an NBA record.
James’ first All-Star Game was in 2005 when he started alongside Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Grant Hill and Shaquille O’Neal. 😳 espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:55 PM
Tonight, LeBron James will make history yet again by appearing in his 20th All-Star Game — an NBA record.
James’ first All-Star Game was in 2005 when he started alongside Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Grant Hill and Shaquille O’Neal. 😳 espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron James’ All-Star Game records:
Most PTS (426)
Most FGM (172)
Most FGA (334)
Most 3PA (130)
Most MIN (522)
Most selections (20)
1 of 4 with a triple-double
Youngest ASG MVP (21 years, 51 days) pic.twitter.com/3R3RlhLjuW – 2:40 PM
LeBron James’ All-Star Game records:
Most PTS (426)
Most FGM (172)
Most FGA (334)
Most 3PA (130)
Most MIN (522)
Most selections (20)
1 of 4 with a triple-double
Youngest ASG MVP (21 years, 51 days) pic.twitter.com/3R3RlhLjuW – 2:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The only All-Star Game triple-doubles:
MJ in 1997—
14 PTS | 11 REB | 11 AST | 26 MIN
LeBron in 2011—
29 PTS | 12 REB | 10 AST | 32 MIN
Wade in 2012—
24 PTS | 10 REB | 10 AST | 33 MIN
KD in 2017—
21 PTS | 10 REB | 10 AST | 27 MIN pic.twitter.com/74jFNXWG90 – 1:40 PM
The only All-Star Game triple-doubles:
MJ in 1997—
14 PTS | 11 REB | 11 AST | 26 MIN
LeBron in 2011—
29 PTS | 12 REB | 10 AST | 32 MIN
Wade in 2012—
24 PTS | 10 REB | 10 AST | 33 MIN
KD in 2017—
21 PTS | 10 REB | 10 AST | 27 MIN pic.twitter.com/74jFNXWG90 – 1:40 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
With two of the most important players of the last decade about to share the court for the All-Star Game, it’s hard not to wonder what if they had actually become teammates after the Warriors reached out to LA about acquiring LeBron at the trade deadline
foxsports.com/stories/nba/wh… – 12:01 PM
With two of the most important players of the last decade about to share the court for the All-Star Game, it’s hard not to wonder what if they had actually become teammates after the Warriors reached out to LA about acquiring LeBron at the trade deadline
foxsports.com/stories/nba/wh… – 12:01 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
I caught up with @KingJames in NY, @KDTrey5 in DC & @StephenCurry30 in Philly to ask these late 30-something legends how they’ve handled the responsibility of NBA superstardom for so long & what motivates them to keep going extra rounds with Father Time. wapo.st/3OKV29J – 8:05 AM
I caught up with @KingJames in NY, @KDTrey5 in DC & @StephenCurry30 in Philly to ask these late 30-something legends how they’ve handled the responsibility of NBA superstardom for so long & what motivates them to keep going extra rounds with Father Time. wapo.st/3OKV29J – 8:05 AM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Paolo Banchero will take the floor as an @NBAAllStar on Sunday.
The @OrlandoMagic forward spoke about what it’s been like to go against the league’s best, including his first meeting with LeBron James.
Full 🎥: nba.com/magic/videos/p… pic.twitter.com/spcO9wWJcl – 9:27 PM
Paolo Banchero will take the floor as an @NBAAllStar on Sunday.
The @OrlandoMagic forward spoke about what it’s been like to go against the league’s best, including his first meeting with LeBron James.
Full 🎥: nba.com/magic/videos/p… pic.twitter.com/spcO9wWJcl – 9:27 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tatum here at the SoFi event, to @KOT4Q on his early dunk over LeBron:
I don’t know, I think I kind of just blacked out pic.twitter.com/qAkyuj8bo9 – 5:41 PM
Tatum here at the SoFi event, to @KOT4Q on his early dunk over LeBron:
I don’t know, I think I kind of just blacked out pic.twitter.com/qAkyuj8bo9 – 5:41 PM
More on this storyline
Clutch Points: “It’s f*cking great to see you. It’s so great to see you, Jeff. Love this. And the fact that you got the last question is greater. You tried to hide in the back. I love that as well. Love you man.” LeBron James to NBA reporter @JeffZillgitt. (via @TomerAzarly) pic.twitter.com/Wow8RdFMzi -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / February 18, 2024
Clutch Points: “I have not mapped out how many seasons I have left. I know it’s not many… I am a Laker. I’ve been very happy being a Laker the last 6 years, and hopefully it stays that way… I don’t know how it’s going to end, but it’s coming.” – LeBron James pic.twitter.com/PwZfzRbmtx -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / February 18, 2024
Marc J. Spears: LeBron James says he is “50-50” if he will want a farewell tour in the final season of his NBA career. Adds that he is not comfortable with praise. James adds that he is not sure how many seasons he has “but it’s coming.” pic.twitter.com/tb4AikSuMW -via Twitter @MarcJSpears / February 18, 2024