Lakers Injury Report: LA Superstar To Sit Out Friday’s Bucks Game

Your 34-30 Los Angeles Lakers will be missing their team leader tonight against the 41-22 Milwaukee Bucks.

All-Star combo forward LeBron James has been ruled out of this evening's ESPN-broadcast battle with his lingering ankle injury, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report.

Despite LA being the host team, the Purple and Gold is now at a significant injury disadvantage (assuming Giannis Antetokounmpo plays). Only one Bucks rotation player, All-Star small forward Khris Middleton, will sit out, while the Lakers are now down four of their top 10, including their No. 1 option on offense.

The action tips off at 7 p.m.