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DENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 22: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks again to his bench whereas taking part in the Denver Nuggets within the fourth quarter throughout recreation two of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 22, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, User is consenting to the phrases and circumstances of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena.
For the sport, each groups have introduced their injury reports.
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers prepares for the beginning of the NBA recreation towards the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
UPDATE: Jaxson Hayes has additionally been dominated out.
UPDATE: LeBron James and Maxi Kleber have been dominated out.
UPDATE: Bronny James, Adou Thiero and Dalton Knecht have all been recalled to the NBA earlier than Tuesday’s recreation (h/t Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI).
LeBron James is questionable.
He has missed every of the earlier two video games, so this might be his third straight out of motion (if he doesn’t play).
The four-time NBA Champion is averaging 21.4 factors, 5.6 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest whereas capturing 50.4% from the sphere and 31.3% from three-point vary in 44 video games.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 22, 2024: Los Angeles Lakers ahead LeBron James (23) sits alone on the bench earlier than the sport towards the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on October 22, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times by way of Getty Images)
In addition, the Lakers might be with out a number of of their younger gamers.
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guards Bronny James Jr. and Dalton Knecht along with forward Adou Thiero to the South Bay Lakers.”
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 24: Head coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves gestures in the course of the fourth quarter of the sport towards the Portland Trail Blazers on the Moda Center on February 24, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. The Minnesota Timberwolves received 124-121. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
On the opposite facet, the Timberwolves are absolutely wholesome for the competition.
Timberwolves PR wrote: “UPDATED Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game at L.A. Lakers:
AVAILABLE
Anderson- Right Knee Soreness
Beringer- G League Assignment
Freeman- Two-Way
Pullin- Two-Way”
Timberwolves Rolling Ahead Of Lakers Battle
The Timberwolves have received eight out of their final ten video games.
They are at present the third seed with a 40-24 report in 64 video games.
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – OCTOBER 22: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after beating the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on October 22, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, User is consenting to the phrases and circumstances of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Following their showdown with the Lakers, the Timberwolves will play their subsequent recreation on Wednesday towards the LA Clippers (additionally in Los Angeles).
On the street, they’re 18-12 within the 30 video games they’ve performed away from the Target Center.
Lakers Still Going Strong
The Lakers are the fifth seed with a 39-25 report in 64 video games.
They have received two in a row (and 6 out of their final ten).
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 14: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with head coach JJ Redick in the course of the first half of the NBA preseason recreation towards the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)
After the Timberwolves, the Lakers will host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday in Los Angeles.
They are 20-12 at residence.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been masking the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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