Lakers' LeBron James out Tuesday vs. Spurs with sore ankle

Lakers coach Frank Vogel understandably isn't taking any chances regarding the long-term health of the four-time champion. 

According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, James is sitting out Tuesday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs due to his sore right ankle. Vogel added the Lakers are taking "a marathon approach" with James, who will turn 37 years old in December. 

James played in the opening three games of the season before Tuesday's development but couldn't prevent the Lakers from beginning the campaign with back-to-back losses ahead of the victory over Memphis. Thus far, James is averaging 26.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest. 

The Lakers will be back on the court Wednesday for a matchup at the Oklahoma City Thunder, so Vogel may rest LeBron until at least Friday's home game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, James' former club. 

"He's just day to day, and he'll get evaluated again tomorrow and see what the soreness is like and make a decision then," Vogel said about James potentially playing Wednesday.