Los Angeles Lakers Injuries

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Steph Curry, Andre Iguodala played in the Memorial Pro-Am Tournament Wednesday

Photo by Michael Reaves/ Plus, Dell, Seth, and Damion! Steph Curry was originally planning on spending the last day of May helping the Golden State Warriors prep for the NBA Finals. But after the team was eliminated in the Western Conference Semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers, Curry’s plans turned to his other passion: golf. And he brought some of his closest people with him. Curry participated in the PGA Tour’s Memorial Pro-Am on Wednesday at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin Ohio, about two hours away from the hospital where he (and LeBron James!)...

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Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Expected To Be Ready By Training Camp If He Undergoes Foot Surgery

With the Los Angeles Lakers getting swept in the Western Conference Finals by the Denver Nuggets, all eyes point toward the offseason...

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Lakers star LeBron James’ potential recovery timeline from foot surgery, revealed

LeBron James did not look like himself in the NBA Playoffs and while he was able to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the Western Conference Finals, they ended up getting swept by the Denver Nuggets. Following their postseason exit, it was revealed that James had been playing through a torn tendon injury in his […] The post Lakers star LeBron James’ potential recovery timeline from foot surgery, revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers: LeBron James’ future gets eye-opening take from doctor

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has defied ‘Father Time’ for a while. But according to doctor of medicine Brian Sutterer, who explains sports injuries on YouTube, James is not going to be able to do it much longer. Sutterer broke down James’ right foot injury suffered in February, saying the Lakers forward cannot manage […] The post Lakers: LeBron James’ future gets eye-opening take from doctor appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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RUMOR: LeBron James expected to play in 2023 despite foot injury, retirement buzz

There has been a lot of speculation about whether LeBron James will return for the 2023-2024 NBA season since the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals, but Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the expectation is James will be back next season. “LeBron James played the […] The post RUMOR: LeBron James expected to play in 2023 despite foot injury, retirement buzz appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James’ retirement claims stem from Lakers frustrations

LeBron James has defied Father Time for years. Focusing on his body and health, James has prolonged what has been one of the greatest careers in all of professional sports, yet injuries have been a problem for him since coming to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018. James has played in more than 60 games […] The post LeBron James’ retirement claims stem from Lakers frustrations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Injury Update: Mo Bamba Expected To Be Available In Game 4 Against Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers have not been able to find any success against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals...

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Lakers get massive Mo Bamba injury update boost ahead of Game 3 vs. Nuggets

Mo Bamba has missed the last eight games for the Los Angeles Lakers due to a lingering left ankle injury. He won’t be available on Saturday in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets, but Lakers fans can take comfort in the fact that the 25-year-old is now extremely close to […] The post Lakers get massive Mo Bamba injury update boost ahead of Game 3 vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James reveals status for Game 3 after ankle injury vs. Nuggets

LeBron James assured the public that the twisted ankle he suffered in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 2 loss vs. the Denver Nuggets will not keep him out of a must-win Game 3 on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. “They’re still there,” he said about his ankles. “A little ankle isn’t going to stop me. … […] The post LeBron James reveals status for Game 3 after ankle injury vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Injury Update: LeBron James Expects To Play In Game 3 Against Nuggets After Twisting Ankle

Prior to Game 2, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone tried to rally his team some more by saying everyone is counting out...

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Nuggets coach Michael Malone drops concerning injury update on Jamal Murray ahead of Game 2 vs Lakers

Jamal Murray was integral in the Denver Nuggets‘ Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The 26-year-old went off for 31 points on 12-of-20 shooting, to go along with four triples, five rebounds, five assists, three steals, and a block, as he helped lead the Nuggets to a 132-126 win over […] The post Nuggets coach Michael Malone drops concerning injury update on Jamal Murray ahead of Game 2 vs Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Injury Update: Mo Bamba Out For Game 2 Against Nuggets But Optimistic About Returning In Western Conference Finals

Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals was a thriller as the Los Angeles Lakers stormed back in the second half to give...

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LeBron James, Anthony Davis land on Lakers injury report vs. Nuggets, but there’s a catch

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis landed on the injury report for Game 1 of the West Finals against the Denver Nuggets. Fortunately, it doesn’t look like the team and the fans have anything to worry about. James and Davis have been listed as probable for the conference finals opener, which means […] The post LeBron James, Anthony Davis land on Lakers injury report vs. Nuggets, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jamal Murray still questionable for Game 1 of Nuggets vs. Lakers, but Michael Malone remains hopeful

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray remains questionable for Game 1 of their West Finals series with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, head coach Michael Malone is not losing hope that their scorer will be able to suit up in Tuesday’s game. Murray landed on the Nuggets’ injury report on Monday due to what the team […] The post Jamal Murray still questionable for Game 1 of Nuggets vs. Lakers, but Michael Malone remains hopeful appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors star Draymond Green drops truth bomb on calf injury that forced him out of Game 6 vs Lakers

Draymond Green managed just 24 minutes of action in Friday’s season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Golden State Warriors star suffered a calf injury during the game, and ultimately, the team decided not to allow him to return to the game. Green has now broken his silence about the injury, and according to […] The post Warriors star Draymond Green drops truth bomb on calf injury that forced him out of Game 6 vs Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The exact moment Andrew Wiggins suffered rib injury vs. LeBron James, Lakers, per Warriors coach Steve Kerr

The Golden State Warriors received some concerning news ahead of Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers after Andrew Wiggins landed on the injury report. Wiggins is said to be dealing with a rib injury, forcing him to be listed as questionable for Friday’s game. It certainly came as a surprise since Wiggins was instrumental […] The post The exact moment Andrew Wiggins suffered rib injury vs. LeBron James, Lakers, per Warriors coach Steve Kerr appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Andrew Wiggins drops painful injury confession after Warriors’ Game 6 loss vs. Lakers

Andrew Wiggins was sensational for the Golden State Warriors in their Game 5 win against the Los Angeles Lakers. In Game 6 of the playoff series, however, Wiggins was non-impactful at all and even failed to reach double digits in scoring. Wiggins finished with just six points on 2-of-8 shooting during Friday’s game. The Lakers […] The post Andrew Wiggins drops painful injury confession after Warriors’ Game 6 loss vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Elliott: Anthony Davis claps back at critics and helps the Lakers knock out the Warriors

Anthony Davis quickly bounced back from a head injury, grabbing a remarkable 20 rebounds to help the Lakers eliminate the defending champion Warriors.

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Warriors Andrew Wiggins will play in Game 6 despite left costal cartilage fracture

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/ The Dubs will have Wiggins in the lineup despite his painful injury. The Golden State Warriors may not have small forward Andrew Wiggins at 100% in a must-win Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, but he is going to play. According to a report by Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, he will play. Wiggins suffered a left costal cartilage fracture during Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Wednesday and has been hoping to stay available. Obviously, the Warriors will need to lean on some alternative strategies to slow...

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Lakers Injury Update: Mo Bamba Could Potentially Return For Western Conference Finals

Even though the regular season was filled with injuries for the Los Angeles Lakers, they were able to get healthy...

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Is Anthony Davis playing tonight? Updated Lakers injury report vs Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to close out the series at Golden State in Game 5 on Wednesday night. Just like the first round, the Lakers now have a 3-2 series lead and will look to end things in Game 6 in front of the team’s home crowd. The Lakers have not lost a […] Is Anthony Davis playing tonight? Updated Lakers injury report vs Warriors - Lake Show Life - Lake Show Life - Los Angeles Lakers News and Fan Community

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Andrew Wiggins’ shootaround status adds to injury intrigue for Game 6 vs. Lakers

It’s still likely Andrew Wiggins suits up for his team’s do-or-die Game 6 matchup the Los Angeles Angeles Lakers on Friday night. Considering his official injury designation and limited participation in a morning shootaround, though, it’s at least fair to wonder how effective an injured Wiggins will be for the Golden State Warriors with their […] The post Andrew Wiggins’ shootaround status adds to injury intrigue for Game 6 vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers News: Warriors’ Draymond Green Defends Anthony Davis After Ridicule Over Head Injury

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis suffered what was, at the time, a scary-looking injury to the head in Game 5 against...

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Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Insists He Wasn’t Laughing At Anthony Davis For Head Injury

One of the more controversial moments of the NBA Playoffs thus far came in the hours after the Los Angeles Lakers Game 5 loss...

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How to watch Warriors at Lakers, Game 6

Photo by Tyler Ross/NBAE via Golden State basketball is on the way! Come join our game thread and chat about tonight’s matchup here. The Golden State Warriors take on the Los Angeles Lakers for Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The game will be played at 7:00 PM PT in Los Angeles and can be watched on ESPN. Preview: Warriors face do-or-die Game 6 on the road against Lakers. Wiggins and Davis are expected to play through injuries in this pivotal contest. https://t.co/x1bIApDUpA pic.twitter.com/jAyd51Jywp— Golden State of Mind (@unstoppablebaby) May...

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Preview: Warriors face do-or-die Game 6 on the road against Lakers

Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times via Wiggins and Davis are expected to play through injuries in this pivotal contest. Well well well, the reigning defending NBA champions have their season on the line in Los Angeles tonight, as the Golden State Warriors head down south to play the Lakers in an elimination game. The Dubs trail 3-2 to LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ seventh seeded squad, and a loss tonight seals a rough ending to a very inconsistent season. But a win tonight means the Warriors get to return back to Chase Center for what would be a very emotional Game...

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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins questionable for Game 6 against the Lakers with rib injury: report

If Wiggins is unable to play, it would be a major blow for Golden State.

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Game 6 injury report: Wiggins questionable, Davis probable

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/ A more tense injury report ahead of an elimination game. The most important game of the season for the Golden State Warriors is just hours away: Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers. When Game 5 concluded, it looked like the Warriors might have gained a significant advantage in the series, because Anthony Davis’ health was in question after needing a wheelchair following a blow to the head. Instead, the tables turned, with Davis getting good news (which we’re obviously happy about, head trauma is...

Kobe explains why Kawhi chose the Clippers over the Lakers, gives KD injury advice | NBA Interview

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Dwight Howard to the Lakers is not likely to happen - Brian Windhorst | SportsCenter

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