LeBron James to Miss Second Straight Game with Foot Soreness
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed that LeBron James will miss his second consecutive game due to foot soreness when the team faces the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. The Lakers’ star forward has been away from the team this week due to “personal reasons” for an excused absence. There is no clear indication of when James will rejoin the team, leaving his availability for the next game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday uncertain.
James, the top scorer in NBA history, has missed one game already this season with the same foot injury, with the Lakers beating the Portland Trail Blazers at home last Sunday. In 13 games this season, James is averaging 23.0 points, 9.1 assists, and 8.0 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Austin Reaves, who has been out with a pelvic bruise, has been upgraded to questionable, while Anthony Davis is listed as probable with left plantar fasciitis. The Lakers have struggled recently, losing seven of their last 10 games, lowering their season record to 13-11.