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Is LeBron James Playing Tonight vs Raptors? Lakers Release Injury Update for NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer

Advait Jajodia
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Is LeBron James Playing Tonight vs Raptors? Lakers Release Injury Update for NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer

Feb 28, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) walks around the court during a timeout in the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Over the past few weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to climb up the standings. Having won 7 of their last 10 games, Darvin Ham’s boys now sit 9th in the West with a 32-34 record. What’s even more incredible is that the Purple & Gold have been successful without LeBron James in the lineup.

During LAL’s 26th February clash against the Dallas Mavericks, the King sustained an ankle injury. Immediately when LBJ went down, he stated that he heard a “pop” sound. However, the franchise caught a break after reports revealed that the 6-foot-9 forward avoided surgery.

In the NBA’s all-time leading scorer’s absence, Anthony Davis has stepped up big time. In the four clashes, the Brow has averaged 33.8 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks.

However, as we near the end of the season, the LA-based franchise will need Bron to make his return to the lineup and help them clinch a playoff berth.

However, is the 4-time MVP suiting up tonight?

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Is LeBron James playing tonight against the Raptors?

Yes, LeBron did manage to avoid surgery, however, sources revealed that he would still be sidelined for a few weeks.

The 19-time All-Star has missed 5 straight games. Unfortunately, Lakers Nation will not be able to witness him suit up as LeBron James is listed as OUT for the clash against the Toronto Raptors.

Joining LeBron on the sidelines will be Mo Bamba. Whereas, D’Angelo Russell and Davis are listed as “Probable”.

While the franchise hasn’t revealed any date on James’ return, a few days back, Shams Charania spoke about the 4-time champ’s timeline. Stating that he could be out for more than 3 weeks, Shams said:

Before going down with injuries, the King was playing some dominant basketball. In the 47 games, the 4-time Finals MVP recorded 29.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists.

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Advait Jajodia

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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