LeBron James sitting out against Warriors to rest sore left ankle

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LeBron James sitting out against Warriors to rest sore left ankle،

Brian Windhorst, ESPN senior writerFebruary 22, 2024, 02:46
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LeBron James has been demoted for Thursday's game at Golden State as he continues to deal with a left ankle injury, the Lakers announced Wednesday.

James said during Sunday's All-Star Game that he would use the break to get additional treatment for peroneal tendinopathy. He did not specify the nature of the treatment but hinted that he might miss the Warriors game.

His status for Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs and Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns remains to be determined. James has missed straight sets three times this season because of his ankle. James played only half of Sunday, partly to ease the workload on the ankle.

There are no major fears that James will miss an extended period, but it is hoped that the treatment will allow him to finish the season stronger, league sources told ESPN.

James had 36 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists in a double-overtime classic against the Warriors in San Francisco last month. The Lakers and Warriors come out of the All-Star break tied in the loss column with three games remaining in the regular season.