Lakers' LeBron James expected to miss second straight game
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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to miss his second straight game of the season on Friday night when the team hits the road to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
LeBron James (foot, personal reasons) is unlikely to play in Lakers-Timberwolves on Friday, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/gKt8J7m9dv
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James, who missed the team’s practice on Wednesday due to what was described as an “excused absence” by Lakers head coach JJ Redick, has been dealing with left foot soreness and missed the team’s previous game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Los Angeles went on to win this game 107-98 and improve to 13-11 on the year.
Although the Lakers do not seem too concerned with James’ recent foot issues, getting the 22-year veteran the proper rest is essential in order to ensure LeBron’s health for the remainder of the season. After all, he will be turning 40 on Dec. 30.
With LeBron expected to miss Friday’s game against the Timberwolves, this will give the Lakers star the proper rest, as there would be eight days in between games if he was to return on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies.
This story will be updated shortly.
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