Lakers Lose LeBron, Already Without Doncic, Reaves

The Pacific Division champion Los Angeles Lakers will be without LeBron James for Tuesday night's game against Oklahoma City. The 41-year-old James is dealing with left foot arthritis and will sit out to rest the injury.

The Lakers are already missing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who are sidelined for at least the rest of the regular season. The three injured players average 77.6 points per game combined, representing 66.5% of the team's typical scoring output. This marks the 22nd game James has missed in his unprecedented 23rd NBA season, with the Lakers' championship hopes significantly hampered by these injuries.