LeBron James, a forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, has just injured his right foot and will not play on Tuesday, the team revealed. The 19-time All-potential Star’s absence of more than a week to recover is another concern for the squad.
James will miss Tuesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Lakers announced on Monday, due to right foot pain. The team is worried that he won’t be able to play for a while, sources subsequently told ESPN, The Athletic, and the Los Angeles Times.
D’Angel Russell, a guard, is questionable to take on the Grizzlies due to a sprained right ankle, the Lakers added in a Monday statement.
After falling to the ground during the third quarter of the Lakers’ 111-108 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, James, 38, suffered an injury.
In the third quarter of the Lakers’ 111-108 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday in Dallas, James, 38, suffered the injury as he slipped to the floor. James concluded the contest with a point total of 26, eight rebounds, and three assists for the win.
The Lakers (29-32) have won their last three games. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 12th place.
This season, James has averaged 29.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game. Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. EST, the Lakers will play the Grizzlies (36-23) at Memphis.