LeBron James, Anthony Davis to miss Lakers’ preseason opener at Acrisure Arena
The Los Angeles Lakers are back in the desert for a second consecutive year, set to play a pair of preseason games at Acrisure Arena.
Friday's game is against the Minnesota Timberwolves with tip-off schedule for 7:30 p.m. Sunday's game is against the Phoenix Suns with tip-off scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Reports came out Friday afternoon that Lakers' superstar LeBron James will miss Friday's game but is expected to play Sunday.
LeBron James will be held out of the Lakers’ first preseason game Friday vs MIN, sources told ESPN. Lakers coach JJ Redick said Thursday that LeBron and Anthony Davis would both play at some point this weekend. LAL plays again in Palm Springs on Sunday vs PHX
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) October 4, 2024
Head coach JJ Redick confirmed in the pregame presser that Anthony Davis will also miss the game.
Lakers star Anthony Davis joins LeBron James and will not play tonight. Head coach JJ Redick just confirmed in his pregame presser. So, no LeBron and no AD tonight against Minnesota. @KESQ
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) October 5, 2024
Sports Director Blake Arthur more on the game tonight at 11 p.m. on News Channel 3.
Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for continuing coverage of Lakers basketball in the Coachella Valley.
