Injury Report: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the second night of a back-to-back against the New Orleans Pelicans

Mar 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after scoring a three point basket and recording 50,000 career NBA points against the against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers meet for the third and final time this season on Friday night.

The Lakers have defeated the Pelicans four straight times and look to sweep the season series this year. New Orleans' season has been plagued with injury, and they hope to finish this year and look to build for the future.

Los Angeles has their sights set on another NBA championship and currently holds the fourth seed in the Western Conference standings. The Lakers have been re-energized since trading for superstar guard Luka Doncic. Meanwhile, the Pelicans have the second-worst record in the Western Conference. Both teams released their injury report for Friday's game in Los Angeles.

New Orleans has a massive injury list that includes star forward Zion Williamson (back), who is ruled out for the remainder of the season. Joining Williamson are CJ McCollum (foot), Trey Murphy III (shoulder), Herb Jones (shoulder), Brandon Boston (ankle), Jordan Hawkins (back), and Dejounte Murray (Achilles). New Orleans has not won a game in L.A. since April 1st, 2022.

7 Pelicans out for Friday's game at Lakers#Pelicans | @MorrisBartLLC https://t.co/2yaBB4oEQf

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 3, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers have three players listed on their injury report: LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Maxi Kleber.

LeBron James is PROBABLE for tonight’s game vs. New Orleans. #Lakeshow pic.twitter.com/GOXPsn4bSu

— LoJo Media (@LoJoMedia) April 4, 2025

LeBron James is probable with a left groin strain. The Lakers are on a back-to-back.

Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) catches an inbound pass during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Rui Hachimura is out with left patellar tendinopathy, and Maxi Kleber is out with a right foot surgery recovery.

The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans face off at 10:30 p.m. EST on Friday.

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