LeBron James available to return after missing last five games
Source: Twitter @billoram
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Mike Trudell @LakersReporterAfter an intital 6-minute stint in which LeBron came out perhaps looking to see how his knee responded, he’s been more forceful in his 2nd stint, w/consecutive buckets at the rim and an assist to Reaves capping a 9-2 run that has LAL within 11.
Knicks opened 9 of 10 to go up 17. – 9:08 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeerFigured out how to unlock Randle … just play LeBron and the Lakers in LA on national TV every game – 9:06 PM
Bill Oram @billoramLeBron having to go bulldozer-mode for the Lakers not to be entirely comatose seems suboptimal. – 9:06 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoonTwo tough layups in a row after LeBron checks back in, and the Lakers have trimmed the once-18-point lead to a more manageable 11. – 9:06 PM
Bill Oram @billoramThe Lakers get LeBron back and promptly trail the Knicks 34-16. – 9:02 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoonLeBron checks out at the 5:41 mark. Frank Vogel suggested that the Lakers wouldn’t push him like a normal game if he was able to play. – 8:57 PM
Greg Dickerson @gregdickerson13I don’t typically like to kick people when they’re down, but lebron returns and the lakers are already down 15 to the KNICKS! Lol lol lol lol – 8:52 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothersQuick 9-0 deficit. The Lakers haven’t missed a beat since LeBron’s return. AK – 8:46 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoonLeBron James replaces Avery Bradley in the starting lineup. Malik Monk remains a starter. pic.twitter.com/P0h3280DeK – 8:01 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLineLeBron James is back and starting against the Knicks: pic.twitter.com/7dNYptgY5c – 8:01 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLATonight’s starting lineups with LeBron back in the mix: pic.twitter.com/oSXcgA0fL7 – 8:01 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporterWestbrook, Monk, LeBron, Johnson and AD will start. – 8:01 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBALeBron James will play tonight vs. the Knicks after missing five games with a knee injury. pic.twitter.com/9LV2ZtVcS1 – 7:57 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopperLebron is playing tonight — Vogel pregame said “Itching to play isn’t a strong enough word. He’s been working day and night just to get back in the lineup in general. Obviously this is a big game against the Knicks on ABC and he wants to be in there.” – 7:57 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeerLeBron will play against the Knicks tonight
It’s his first game vs. New York since January of 2020 – 7:55 PM
Dave McMenamin @mctenLeBron James will start tonight against the Knicks, per the Lakers. – 7:42 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBALeBron James will play and, of course, will start for the Lakers vs the Knicks tonight. – 7:42 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporterLeBron will start tonight against the Knicks. – 7:41 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoonLeBron James is playing tonight against the Knicks. – 7:41 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharaniaAfter five-game absence, Lakers star LeBron James (knee) will return tonight vs. Knicks. – 7:41 PM
Bill Oram @billoramLakers say LeBron James will play tonight versus New York. – 7:41 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwaLebron warming up now, he’s a game time decision… pic.twitter.com/GvNJkWsCgJ – 7:31 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoonPhil Handy putting LeBron through some dribbling. pic.twitter.com/15OVThYgTg – 7:20 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuhaLeBron going through his pregame shooting routine to determine if he can play tonight pic.twitter.com/quYquINr8O – 7:20 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoonLeBron going through some shooting on the court. pic.twitter.com/DRydUDqzRV – 7:16 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoonThibs says the Knicks did a walkthrough preparing for both possibilities that LeBron could be in or out today after he was upgraded to questionable. – 7:07 PM
Bill Oram @billoramFrank Vogel says LeBron will test out his knee pregame before making a decision on playing tonight. – 6:48 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothersFrank Vogel says LeBron (knee) will get on the court for a pregame workout, see how he feels and it’ll be a game-time decision. Carmelo Anthony (hamstring) is out, but they’re encouraged by his progress. AK – 6:48 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuhaLeBron James remains a game-time decision for tonight’s game, per Frank Vogel. – 6:47 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLAFrank Vogel says LeBron James (knee) will be a game-time decision against the Knicks. – 6:47 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopperVogel says Lebron will test it – game time decision. Melo is out. – 6:47 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporterFrank Vogel on LeBron James: “LeBron is going to get out on the court and see how it feels, and he’ll be a game-time decision.” – 6:47 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLALeBron has be upgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game. – 6:16 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporterLeBron has been upgraded to questionable for tonight’s game.
The Lakers are 1-4 in the 5 games he’s missed with the left knee soreness/effusion. – 5:07 PM
Brad Turner @BA_TurnerLeBron James now listed as questionable with left knee soreness for Lakers game against New York tonight at Crypto.com Arena. – 5:04 PM
Bill Oram @billoramLakers have upgraded LeBron to questionable today – 5:01 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko📅 On this day in 1999, Paul Pierce had 19 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and four blocks in his NBA debut with the @Boston Celtics.
Pierce is one of four players in NBA history to reach career totals of 25,000 points and 2,000 3P made (Ray Allen, Vince Carter, and LeBron James). pic.twitter.com/fUj4o5uUhi – 4:01 PM
Dave McMenamin @mctenLeBron James, who has missed the Lakers last five games with swelling in his left knee, could return tonight against the New York Knicks (8:30 pm PT, ABC), sources told ESPN. James will go through a pregame warmup to determine if he is ready to return, sources said. – 3:52 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopperLatest injury report for Knicks and Lakers…Lebron still listed as doubtful. Melo out. pic.twitter.com/TjIBhILc4J – 3:07 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeerThe Lakers are listing LeBron James (knee) as doubtful and Anthony Davis as probable for tonight’s game vs. the Knicks.
Carmelo Anthony (hamstring) has been ruled out.
The Knicks are at full strength. – 12:53 PM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRichWould you want to see LeBron in a Miami uniform one more time before his career ends? si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 10:50 AM
NBA Math @NBA_MathRPR MVP Predictor, determined by Rolling Player Ratings and team success:
1. Nikola Jokic: 17.27
2. Joel Embiid: 15.31
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 15.3
4. LeBron James: 14.47
5. Stephen Curry: 14.0
6. Trae Young: 13.87
7. Kevin Durant: 13.47
8. DeMar DeRozan: 12.9 pic.twitter.com/21mXktHhkE – 10:33 AM
Marc Berman @NYPost_BermanLakers injury report has LeBron James listed as doubtful with knee swelling for tomorrow. If he sits, The King will have missed last season’s Knicks series and this one. – 11:30 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoonThe Lakers’ outlook tomorrow against the Knicks: Carmelo Anthony is OUT; LeBron James is DOUBTFUL. pic.twitter.com/p0Er63nfV3 – 8:04 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporterCarmelo Anthony will miss Saturday’s game due to the right hamstring strain that kept him out of the second half of Thursday’s game.
LeBron James (left knee soreness/effusion) is doubtful. – 8:03 PM
More on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: Frank Vogel said pregame that if LeBron did play, the team would be cognizant of his minutes until he fully returns to form coming off the left knee injury. -via Twitter @mcten / February 5, 2022 Dave McMenamin: Frank Vogel says LeBron James remains a gametime decision for tonight. He added that Carmelo Anthony had an evaluation on his right hamstring that left the team “encouraged” but he will be out tonight. -via Twitter @mcten / February 5, 2022 Ryan Ward: Frank Vogel says “Itching to play isn’t a strong enough word” for the way LeBron James feels right now. -via Twitter @RyanWardLA / February 5, 2022