Lakers downgrade LeBron James (elbow) to out vs. Knicks

Los Angeles– Lebron James He will miss his second consecutive game on Sunday due to a left elbow injury and arthritis in his left foot Los Angeles Lakers announced before their game against new York Knicks.

James, 41, suffered an elbow injury late in the fourth quarter of L.A.’s 120-113 loss. denver nuggets Thursday after falling on the floor after coming in contact with Nikola Jokic While scoring a layup.

“It’s pretty sore right now,” James said after the game. “It felt like it was one of those weird situations, but much more intense.”

It is the first time James has missed 14 consecutive games on the injured list all season since the start of the 2025-26 campaign as sciatica has affected his lower back and right leg.

The four-time MVP is averaging 21.4 points on 50.4% shooting, 5.6 rebounds and 7.0 assists in his record-setting 23rd season.

LA has gone 12-7 without him this season.

Lakers coach JJ Redick told reporters before the Knicks game deandre ayton And maxi kleber — both of which missed Friday’s 128-117 win against Indiana PacersWith James – Available on Sunday.