Chris CwikContributing writerSun, November 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM UTC·1 min readThe Los Angeles Lakers won't have LeBron James when the team takes on the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, but it doesn't sound like a serious issue. James was downgraded to out for Sunday's game as he manages a foot injury, per ESPN.
The move comes as the Lakers are set to play back-to-back days.
James, who missed the team's first 14 games due to sciatica, has performed well in his return, but has yet to take part in back-to-back games. The Lakers sitting James on Sunday may be part of the 40-year-old's recovery process. It's also possible the Lakers are just giving James a day of rest so he's fresh for Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns.
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