Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers. Image via: Getty Images LeBron James will play when the Los Angeles Lakers face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, February 9, 2026. He is not listed on the team’s official injury report and is fully available for the game at Crypto.com Arena.His status brings clarity to the Lakers’ lineup before an important conference game. With multiple players managing injuries, James’ availability gives the team a dependable option on both ends of the floor.
Official injury status for LeBron James vs Oklahoma City Thunder (February 9, 2026)
Recent league and team injury reports do not include LeBron James, which means he is cleared to play without restrictions. There have been no late updates suggesting a change in his status.James missed time earlier this season because of a sciatica-related issue that kept him out at the start of the 2025–26 schedule. Since returning, he has played regular minutes. In the Lakers’ latest win against the Golden State Warriors, he finished with 20 points and 10 assists, showing he can still handle a large share of the offense.
Los Angeles Lakers may rely more on James
The Los Angeles Lakers could lean heavily on James due to uncertainty elsewhere in the rotation. Luka Doncic is dealing with a hamstring strain and is either a game-time decision or expected to remain out through at least February 10.Austin Reaves and Jalen Williams are expected to support the lineup, but James remains the primary playmaker if Doncic does not suit up. Center Deandre Ayton is also a game-time decision with a knee issue, which could further reduce available depth.James’ control of tempo and passing will matter against a Thunder defense that pressures the ball and looks to score in transition.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game time and context
The Lakers host the Thunder at 10:00 p.m. ET in Los Angeles. James is projected to start and could play more than 30 minutes if the score stays close.The game is part of the Lakers’ push to stay competitive in the Western Conference after a season affected by injuries and roster adjustments. Oklahoma City is also expected to be without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is dealing with an abdominal injury.Injury-report snapshot (Lakers, Feb. 9, 2026)Player Position Status (Feb. 9, 2026) Injury/ConditionLuka Doncic PG Game-time decision / out Hamstring strainDeandre Ayton C Game-time decision Knee issueAdou Thiero SF Game-time decision Knee issueLeBron James SF/PF ACTIVE, not on report No listed injuryAlso read: Is Luka Doncic playing tonight vs the Oklahoma City Thunder? Latest update on the Los Angeles Lakers star’s injury report (February 9, 2026)LeBron James is available and expected to start against the Thunder. With other players uncertain, the Lakers will likely depend on him to score, create chances, and guide the offense. Even at 40, he continues to play a major role for Los Angeles.