Dave McMenamin
Multiple Authors
LOS ANGELES — Lakers star LeBron James remained out for Tuesday night time’s 120-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left foot arthritis and a proper hip contusion.
James went by his pregame taking pictures routine at Crypto.com Arena previous to the Lakers’ crew walk-through and decided he wanted extra time to get remedy on his left foot earlier than enjoying in a recreation, coach JJ Redick stated.
It was James’ third straight missed recreation, the longest stretch the 23-year veteran has been out since he was sidelined the primary 14 video games of the season with sciatica in his decrease again and down his proper leg.
Redick stated James is taken into account each day going ahead. The Lakers’ subsequent recreation is Thursday at residence in opposition to the Chicago Bulls.
Rui Hachimura began in James’ place for the Lakers, who additionally had been with out each of their backup massive males in opposition to Minnesota, as Maxi Kleber (lumbar again pressure) and Jaxson Hayes (again soreness) had been late scratches.
