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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick confirmed the plan is for LeBron James to play back-to-backs this season.
On the second night of a back-to-back for the Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star LeBron James will face the Phoenix Suns on Monday. James, who isn’t playing in back-to-backs yet, will suit up for the Lakers’ second leg, as head coach JJ Redick discussed as a precautionary approach to LeBron’s 23rd NBA season.
The good news for the Lakers is that LeBron James is off their injury report after missing Sunday's victory due to foot injury management while Deandre Ayton will also be available after leaving Sunday's game early due to right knee soreness.
After missing Sunday's game against the Pelicans, will LeBron James get a shot to play in the Lakers' matchup against the Suns?
Lakers head coach JJ Redick was honest about managing LeBron James' and him playing in back-to-back this season.
The Suns fell 130-112 as 4-point home dogs to the Denver Nuggets Saturday. F Dillon Brooks had 27 points and G Devin Booker had 24. Booker is struggling with the 3-ball. He's shooting a career-low 31.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick had an important LeBron James update before facing the New Orleans Pelicans.