NBA News: Lakers' LeBron James Updated Status Against Knicks

Earlier in the day on Monday, Shams Charania of The Atheltic reported that LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers was targeting a return this week on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Lakers star LeBron James is targeting Tuesday vs. New York for return to the lineup from sore right ankle, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. If not Tuesday, Wednesday vs. Houston is possible.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 10, 2021

Now, as more of the day has progressed and James went through on-court work, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that James is expected to play against the New York Knicks on Tuesday.

Much more optimism on state of LeBron James’ right ankle after on-court work Sunday and Monday, sources tell ESPN. James was pain-free after several days off – and able to make hard cuts and elevate. Return on Tuesday vs. Knicks is likely. https://t.co/UTXIC1V0Vh
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 10, 2021

The Lakers are currently the seventh seed in the Western Conference and beat the Phoenix Suns in Los Angeles 123-110 on Sunday evening.

James has played in 43 games this season.

More on the Los Angeles Lakers as a whole can be read here.

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