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On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the New York Knicks in California.
The Lakers most recently beat the Indiana Pacers by a score of 128-117.
LeBron James did not play in the game due to injury.
Lakers Make LeBron James Injury Announcement
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 30: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on January 30, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images). (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
For Sunday’s game, the Lakers could remain without their superstar forward.
He is averaging 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 50.4% from the field and 31.3% from three-point range in 44 games.
Underdog NBA wrote: “LeBron James (elbow, foot) listed questionable for Sunday.”
Underdog NBA
LeBron James (elbow, foot) listed questionable for Sunday.
NBA Fans React
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 03: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers on court against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on March 03, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Here’s what fans were saying:
@z388z: “Better chance of winning without him”
@bball_Benn: “It’s the Knicks man, he’s playing. Stop this”
@Bigfan7g: “Please no LeBron! I need Luka ball”
@GatorTriti: “I’d rather have LeBron play for the aura and his lack of defense would probably get Shamet 4+ 3s today.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a free throw against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)