Taking an eight-day break to relaxation his sore left foot is the obvious plan for LeBron James with a return to the Lakers this weekend.
ESPN reported James, who turns 40 on Dec. 30, is unlikely to play Friday in opposition to the Timberwolves.
He began 22 video games this season earlier than lacking his first recreation of the season on Dec. 8 in opposition to Portland due to the foot harm. The Lakers’ subsequent recreation is Sunday in opposition to the Memphis Grizzlies in Los Angeles.
James is averaging 23 factors, 9.1 assists and eight rebounds however did not attend observe on Wednesday, igniting hypothesis about his well being and potential commerce candidacy.
“LeBron will not be with the group proper now,” Lakers coach JJ Redick stated. “He is out for private causes, excused absence.”
Redick stated Austin Reaves practiced Wednesday and is anticipated to be accessible Friday after lacking 5 video games with a pelvic harm.
ESPN additionally reported Wednesday that the Golden State Warriors are one group “positively monitoring” James’ potential availability in a commerce. James and Stephen Curry led Group USA to a gold medal within the Paris Olympics this summer season beneath Warriors coach Steve Kerr.
Within the offseason, James signed a two-year, $101.4 million contract with the Lakers that features a full no-trade clause.
–Subject Degree Media
