We tell you when LeBron James will play again with the Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James, absent for the past week due to a groin strain suffered last weekend against the Boston Celtics, will remain out for at least another week, as reported by ESPN. The injury occurred during a comeback attempt in the last quarter for Los Angeles Lakers, and since then, things haven't gone well for them (although they ended their losing streak against the Suns yesterday).

The Lakers ended up losing that game against Boston without James on the court in the final minutes. They then suffered three consecutive defeats against the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Denver Nuggets. The schedule doesn't give them a break: including Sunday's game, they will play four games in the next five days. Additionally, they have the sixth toughest remaining schedule in the NBA, making these games without James even more challenging.

Not long ago, the Angelinos held the second spot in the Western Conference. However, at the start of Sunday, they had dropped to the fifth position. They are tied in losses with the Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, and Houston Rockets, all with 25 losses, but they have three fewer wins than these teams. Securing those wins without James on the court won't be easy, especially as they are also missing Rui Hachimura, another starter expected to return during the week.

The Angelino team will be cautious with James. The goal is for him to arrive in full form for the playoffs, and at 40 years old, the risk of a setback is significant. As he showed in 2023, when he returned from a foot injury at the end of March, he can quickly get ready for the postseason. He just needs to be physically ready to perform at his best when the time comes. In the meantime, the Lakers will continue to rely on the recent addition Luka Doncic and the rising guard Austin Reaves.

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