LeBron James To Miss Lakers Game With Lingering Injury

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LeBron James has been dealing with a groin injury since last season.

This season has been very kind to the Los Angeles Lakers. After missing the playoffs in 2019, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the rest of the Lakers squad came through with an incredible campaign that is still ongoing. They have clinched the first-seed in the Western Conference and it seems like they are a lock to make the Western Conference Finals, as long as there are no sneaky upsets along the way. With this being said, the Lakers have struggled with offense while in the bubble and some are starting to grow concerned.

As it turns out, perhaps LeBron's lingering groin injury from last season could be at fault. According to reporter Bill Oram, James will actually miss the Lakers' game tonight against the Houston Rockets, as he is dealing with soreness in that area. 

With the number one seed already locked up, it's clear that at this juncture, it is simply unnecessary for LeBron to have to play, regardless. The Lakers have nothing to gain or lose right now, and if they continue to play their stars, they could risk one of them getting injured. It would be much smarter to have everyone well-rested come playoff time.

Hopefully for the Lakers, they will have a fully healthy and rested team once the playoffs start later this month.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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