NBA: Lakers star LeBron James ruled out vs. Knicks
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will miss Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks due to a left elbow contusion and foot arthritis. The 41-year-old four-time NBA MVP was injured during Thursday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets.
FIELD LEVEL MEDIA
Reuters
March 9, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James watches from the bench during the game against the New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, on March 8, 2026.
Kirby Lee / Reuters
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will not play in Sunday’s game against the visiting New York Knicks.
James, originally listed as a game-time decision, is sidelined with a left elbow contusion and left foot arthritis.
The four-time NBA MVP and 22-time All-Star sustained the injury during the fourth quarter of Thursday’s 120-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets. He fell hard to the court after driving toward the basket, briefly returned, but left again in the final minute.
At 41, James is averaging 21.4 points, 7.0 assists, and 5.6 rebounds in 44 games this season, all starts.
-Field Level Media/Reuters
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