The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Sacramento Kings on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena, which will conclude the second game of a back-to-back set against divisional opponents after Luka Doncic and company crushed the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on Saturday.
However, the Lakers could be without superstar forward LeBron James for Sunday’s game in Los Angeles, as he has been listed as questionable for the matchup against the Kings.
LeBron James Questionable to Face Kings
LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 28, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) waits for play to resume against the Golden State Warriors in the second period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images
LeBron James is QUESTIONABLE for tonight's game vs. Kings pic.twitter.com/AZp3Hfq78E
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) March 1, 2026
Even though James may miss Sunday’s game, which isn’t all that surprising, considering it’s the second game of a back-to-back, the Lakers will get one of the best players back on the floor.
Rui Hachimura Cleared to Return vs. Sacramento
Rui Hachimura Los Angeles Lakers
Feb 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) shoots against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
With it being a back-to-back situation, I won't be surprised to see LeBron sit out tonight against Sactown. However, Rui Hachimura wasn't listed on the Lakers' injury report, so it looks like he's good to go.
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) March 1, 2026
Outside of James’ status, the Lakers’ injury report was clean, meaning that veteran forward Rui Hachimura will return after missing the last two games due to an illness.
Hachimura will give the Lakers a much-needed boost off the bench or, if head coach JJ Redick decides to go that way, in the starting lineup, especially if James is ultimately ruled out.
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