Lakers’ LeBron James Exits Match Against Celtics With Injury

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James has exited the match against the Boston Celtics.

The reason is unknown, but he was grabbing the inside of his left leg.

LeBron James went back to the Lakers' locker room during the timeout at the 6:44 mark.
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) March 9, 2025

He left in the fourth quarter with 6:44 left.

Update: James has been ruled out for the rest of the game due to a groin strain.

LeBron James (groin strain) will not return to tonight’s game, per the Lakers.
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) March 9, 2025

James finishes the game with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists.

The severity of the injury is unknown. It would be a massive blow for L.A. if they were to be without their 40-year-old superstar for a significant period of time.

Saturday's game was the start of a four-game road trip for the Lakers. Not only that, but this month of March is grueling for the purple and gold, whose schedule is not easy.

After the game, James spoke to the media, saying he would treat the injury as day-to-day and was not too concerned about it. However, a post by ESPN's Dave McMenamin suggested he could be out for weeks, not days.

"It is too early to project an accurate timetable for how long LeBron James could miss because of his left groin injury, sources told ESPN. However one source said the initial thought is that it will sideline James for a matter of weeks, not a matter of days."

It is too early to project an accurate timetable for how long LeBron James could miss because of his left groin injury, sources told ESPN. However one source said the initial thought is that it will sideline James for a matter of weeks, not a matter of days.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 9, 2025

While McMenamin sent out this post with confidence, as things stand, nothing is confirmed. James said this groin injury is not as bad as the one he suffered against the Warriors on Christmas 2018, which is a great sign.

Nonetheless, nothing is certain as things stand.

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