Reports: Lakers' LeBron James expected to miss the next week with an abdominal strain
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is expected to miss the next week due to an abdominal strain, according to reports.
The Lakers want to be "caution with James' injury early this season," Shams Charania of the Athletic and Stadium reported Thursday.
James did not play last week against the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday and the Thunder on Thursday due to a sore right ankle.
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He was ruled out hours before the Lakers host the 1—6 Thunder on Thursday night in Los Angeles.
The 36-year-old James is averaging 24.8 points, seven assists and 5.5 rebounds per game this season. His 46.7% field goal percentage is the lowest since his rookie season.
The team's injury report also has Dwight Howard and Wayne Ellington out of Thursday's lineup.
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