After lacking final Sunday’s sport on account of a foot damage, LeBron James has been away from the Lakers since Wednesday on account of what head coach JJ Redick attributed to “private causes.”
The 39-year-old has since been dominated out of Los Angeles’ sport on Friday in opposition to the Timberwolves—additionally with foot soreness. Redick was requested forward of their sport in Minnesota if he knew when James was anticipated to return.
“No,” he mentioned on Friday, with out elaborating.
Lakers coach JJ Redick was requested if he knew when LeBron would rejoin the staff.
“No.”
Left it at that.
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) December 13, 2024
James’ identify has additionally been notably floated in commerce rumors, with ESPN’s Brian Windhorst floating on Wednesday that the Warriors might goal him in a possible acquisition. He does have a no-trade clause in his contract, which means he’d must approve any deal earlier than it occurs.
The Lakers, who drafted James’ son Bronny within the second spherical of the 2024 NBA Draft, are 13-11 on the season—good for eighth within the Western Conference. They have, nevertheless, misplaced seven of their final 10 video games.
Los Angeles’ Friday evening contest in Minnesota ideas off at 8:00 p.m. EST from the Target Center.
