Sources: LeBron out of Lakers’ preseason opener
Sources: LeBron James could perchance well also no longer play in Lakers’ preseason opener play Stephen A. timid about LeBron and the Lakers’ title potentialities (1:50) Stephen A. Smith explains why he is no longer sure that LeBron James has ample left to propel the Lakers to title relevance this season. (1:50) Dave McMenamin, ESPN
Sources: LeBron James could perchance well also no longer play in Lakers’ preseason opener
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Stephen A. timid about LeBron and the Lakers’ title potentialities (1:50)
Stephen A. Smith explains why he is no longer sure that LeBron James has ample left to propel the Lakers to title relevance this season. (1:50)
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Dave McMenamin, ESPN Group WriterOct 4, 2024, 02:44 PM ET
- Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN.
- Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.
PALM DESERT, Calif. — LeBron James is no longer going to play within the Los Angeles Lakers‘ preseason debut Friday in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolvessources informed ESPN. James, 39, will be held out for rest however is anticipated to play in L.A.’s 2nd game Sunday at Acrisure Enviornment in opposition to the Phoenix Suns.
Lakers coach JJ Redick acknowledged James and Anthony Davis — coming off busy summers crossing the globe with Crew USA, culminating with winning the gold medal on the Paris Olympics — would both play one day this weekend.
James’ son, Lakers rookie Bronny Jamescould perchance well also perceive his first preseason rush Friday, as Redick acknowledged he plans to experiment with varying lineups all over the exhibition time table.
“For sure, there are nerves,” Bronny acknowledged after shootaround Friday morning. “Comes with all the pieces. Nevertheless I am approved angry to hobble out there and study and study from the oldsters taking half in in front of me. And if I salvage a giant gamble to showcase my game, then I will attain that to basically the most attention-grabbing of my ability.”
Bronny acknowledged he is able to listen to solutions from his dad from the bench if he gets within the game, unparalleled the identical ability LeBron would sit courtside all over Bronny’s excessive college, AAU and college video games so the pair could perchance well also indulge in a working dialogue.
“Fine unparalleled the identical thing however now we’re teammates,” Bronny acknowledged. “So, it will be extra in-depth discuss regarding the game and stuff love that. So yeah, I am ready for it.”
