Anytime LeBron James is on the floor in the NBA, it’s must-watch TV.
But lately, there’s been less James on the court.
LeBron has missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ last five games with a groin injury, sustained late in the March 8 loss to the Boston Celtics.
Will James be available on Wednesday against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets? Here’s what to know about his status for this nationally televised clash.
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Is LeBron James playing tonight?
LeBron James will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets, per the NBA’s official injury report. He is officially inactive with a left groin strain.
This marks James’ sixth missed game in a row. It’s now been 11 days since LeBron hurt his groin against Boston.
James had led the Lakers as high as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with Luka Doncic by his side, but the Lakers have dropped to fourth without the King.
The Lakers actually play a high-profile back-to-back, hosting the Bucks on Thursday night, too. There have been no indications of a James return, but he certainly wouldn’t have played both legs of a back-to-back in this circumstance, anyway.
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Lakers schedule 2024-25
Here are the Lakers’ next five games, beginning with Wednesday’s showdown with Denver.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
TV channel |
| Wednesday, March 19 | Denver Nuggets | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Thursday, March 20 | Milwaukee Bucks | 10:30 p.m. | Spectrum Sportsnet |
| Saturday, March 22 | Chicago Bulls | 10:30 p.m. | Spectrum Sportsnet |
| Monday, March 24 | Orlando Magic | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Wednesday, March 26 | Indiana Pacers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
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