Lakers Reveal LeBron James News After Warriors Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Jan 26, 2025 6:25 PM ET

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers picked up a 118-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, earning their third straight victory.

The win improved the Lakers' record to 25-18 on the season, good for fifth place in the Western Conference. Following the win over the Warriors, the Lakers revealed an injury update on James, who's been dealing with a left foot injury for quite some time.

According to Underdog NBA , James is listed as probable for the Lakers' upcoming matchup against the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m. ET on Monday.

LeBron James (injury management) probable for Monday.
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) January 26, 2025

Despite working through a foot injury, James posted 25 points, five rebounds and 12 assists while shooting 48.0% from the field against the Warriors. James has averaged 23.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 9.0 assists per game in 40 games this season.

The 40-year-old was recently named a starter in the NBA All-Star Game alongside fellow Western Conference stars Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kevin Durant and Nikola Jokic.

James and the Lakers are looking to help the Lakers secure their first NBA title since 2020 and second during his stint in Los Angeles.

The Lakers currently sit behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies and Denver Nuggets in the West as they continue on a six-game road trip.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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