Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Search
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2024 preseason
    • 2024-2025 regular season
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Lakers Nation > Blog > Rumors > Lakers Rumors: LeBron James May Miss ‘Several Games’ Due To ‘Significant’ Groin Strain
Rumors

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James May Miss ‘Several Games’ Due To ‘Significant’ Groin Strain

Matthew Moreno
Published: 12/27/2018
2 Min Read
LeBron James, Lakers
Thearon W. Henderson-Getty Images
SHARE

While the Los Angeles Lakers notched an impressive win over the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, it came at a significant cost as both LeBron James and Rajon Rondo (sprained right ring finger) were injured.

James suffered what was diagnosed as a groin strain in the third quarter when he slipped while attempting to recover his dribble. Cameras showed James appearing to tell Lakers trainer Marco Nuñez that he felt a “pop.”

James attempted to stretch during a timeout but walked gingerly to the locker room and never returned. An MRI the following morning confirmed the strain and the Lakers deemed James day to day.

However, signs may be pointing to somewhat of an extended absence because of the severity of the strain, per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Adrian Wojnarowski:

While an MRI revealed LeBron James sidestepped serious injury, the All-NBA forward did sustain a significant left groin strain and the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for him to miss several games, league sources told ESPN.

The Lakers are calling James’ absence “day to day,” but sources told ESPN there is a healing process that needs to occur before James can return to the lineup.

The Lakers have already ruled James out for Thursday’s game with the Sacramento Kings, and the latest report suggests he’s likely to miss Friday’s contest against the Clippers. The Lakers complete their weekend schedule by hosting the Kings on Sunday.

James historically has been in great health and largely avoided long-term absences because of injury. He’s coming off a season in which he played in all 82 games in a single season for the first time in his career.

Reminder: Vivid Seats is the Official Ticket Reseller of LakersNation.com. New Customers use “LAKERSNATION” (all CAPS) in the Vivid Seats App on your phone and get 10% off any Lakers home game ticket order for the remainder of the season.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:LeBron JamesLos Angeles Lakers
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers games, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?