{"id":708543,"date":"2026-04-12T00:13:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T00:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/708543\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T00:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T00:13:08","slug":"los-angeles-lakers-make-lebron-james-announcement-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/708543\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Lakers Make LeBron James Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena on April 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> will play the Utah Jazz<\/a> (at home) in California.<\/p>\n

The Lakers are coming off a 101-73 win over the Phoenix Suns<\/a>.<\/p>\n

LeBron James<\/a> finished the win with 28 points, six rebounds, 12 assists and four steals while shooting 10\/16 from the field and 2\/2 from three-point range in 32 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Lakers Make LeBron James Announcement\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers gestures to the ref on the ground during the fourth quarter of the game against the Denver Nuggets<\/a> at Ball Arena on March 5, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n

For Sunday\u2019s game, the Lakers have announced that James will be listed as questionable on the injury report.<\/p>\n

Law Murray of The Athletic wrote:<\/a> \u201cThe Los Angeles Lakers have upgraded Jaxson Hayes<\/a> (foot) to questionable for regular season finale vs Jazz<\/p>\n

LeBron James is questionable. If he plays, full Game 1 roster could be available Sunday\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Houston Rockets<\/a> during the first half at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

James (who is 41) is currently averaging 21.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 51.7% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range in 59 games.<\/p>\n

He is in his eighth season playing for the Lakers (and 23rd in the NBA<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Lakers Right Now\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers leaves the court after their loss to the Denver Nuggets during game one of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 20, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n

The Lakers are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 52-29 record in 81 games.<\/p>\n

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have won six out of ten).<\/p>\n

At home, the Lakers have gone 27-13 in 40 games at Crypto.com Arena.<\/p>\n

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GettyLakers forward LeBron James, #23 tosses up chalk before the game against the Cavaliers<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Tuesday, March 31, 2026.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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