Update: LeBron James' Official Injury Status for Lakers vs Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers have released the injury status of forward LeBron James for their contest versus the Los Angeles Clippers

Feb 4, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Clippers haven't returned to their former stadium, the Crypto.com Arena (previously Staples Center), since they made the move this season to the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Friday night, that changes as the Clippers will face their cross-town rival, the Los Angeles Lakers. Always viewed as the "little brother", they have a chance to take the season series lead with a win.

Being in a city like Los Angeles means they will be stars on and off the court, from the Clippers duo of James Harden and Kawhi Leonard to the Lakers' new pairing of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. However, the Lakers were nearly in jeopardy of missing their superstar duo.

LeBron James and Luka Doncic are both available tonight vs. the Clippers, per the Lakers

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 1, 2025

Lakers forward LeBron James is listed as available for Friday night's contest despite dealing with left foot injury management. With the Lakers already down on forward depth with Rui Hachimura ruled out, the Lakers would have been in serious trouble without James.

In his 22nd season in the NBA, James remains one of the top players in the association. Since returning from the All-Star break, James has been averaging 30.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 5.8 assists in those five games.

The Mavs went on to win the series in Dallas — but a lot has changed 😳

Will Luka and the Lakers spoil the Clippers' return? 👀

📺 Clippers-Lakers | 10 PM ET on ESPN pic.twitter.com/vgFU64mcY5

— ESPN (@espn) February 28, 2025

If the Lakers are without James for Friday night, they'll look to guard Austin Reaves to help carry the load offensively. Over his last eight games, Reaves is averaging 23.5 points and 6.0 assists, including 45 points against the Indiana Pacers before the All-Star break.

Tip-off is set for 10:00 p.m. EST on ESPN between the divisional foes.

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