Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James vs the Utah Jazz (Image via Getty) LeBron James will play tonight when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Sacramento Kings on December 28, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena. The 41-year-old forward is not listed on the injury report, confirming his availability as the Lakers try to stop a three-game losing streak.Los Angeles has struggled over the past week and continues to deal with missing rotation players, but James remains available and central to the team’s plans. The matchup comes against a Kings team that has had difficulty staying competitive this season, giving the Lakers a clear opportunity to steady themselves at home.
LeBron James injury status vs the Sacramento Kings (December 28, 2025)
LeBron James is not listed with any injury designation for this game. Earlier sciatica concerns are no longer an issue, and there are no groin or lower-body limitations noted. His availability stands out given the number of absences elsewhere on the roster.LeBron James has averaged 20.5 points and 5.5 assists in recent games. With the Lakers short-handed, his minutes and decision-making remain important on both ends of the floor.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Game setup and broadcast details (December 28, 2025)
The Los Angeles Lakers enter the night at 19-10, sitting fifth in the Western Conference. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET. The Sacramento Kings arrive at 8–23 after another difficult stretch.The game will be shown on SportsNet LA and NBC Sports California. Betting lines list the Lakers as 13.5-point favorites, with the total set at 231.5 points. Alongside James, Los Angeles relies heavily on Luka Dončić, who is averaging 33.7 points per game, and center Deandre Ayton.
Lakers injury report vs Kings December 28
Los Angeles Lakers continue to miss several regular contributors. • Austin Reaves: Out (Grade 2 calf strain, 4+ weeks) • Gabe Vincent: Out (lumbar back sprain) • Jaxson Hayes: Doubtful (ankle) • Drew Timme: Questionable (concussion)PlayerInjuryStatusReturn Estimate Austin Reaves Calf Out Jan 22 Gabe Vincent Back Out Jan 2 Jaxson Hayes Ankle Day-to-day Game-time Drew Timme Concussion Day-to-day Game-time
Sacramento’s availability issues vs Lakers December 28
Sacramento will be without Domantas Sabonis, who remains sidelined with a knee injury until late January. Keegan Murray is also out with a calf issue, while Devin Carter is questionable with an ankle injury.With those absences, the Kings lean on DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 18.7 points per game, and Russell Westbrook to carry the offense.Also read: Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings regular season game: Full injury report, who’s out, where to watch, and more (December 28, 2025)
What to watch tonight’s Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings match (December 28, 2025)
With LeBron James available, the Lakers expect him to attack the paint, rebound, and help control turnovers. If he and Dončić establish a steady rhythm early, Los Angeles has a clear path to separating from a short-handed Kings team at home.