Game News

Report: Lakers announce big change to starting 5 vs. Thunder after LeBron James injury

Published by
Robert Marvi

The starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight has a glaring omission.

Superstar forward LeBron James is out with an abdominal strain. According to a report, the Lakers expect him to miss at least a week.

Avery Bradley was a late pickup by the team right after he was released by the Golden State Warriors.

Bradley, who played with L.A. during its championship season two years ago, has given the team a lift, especially on the defensive end.

The Lakers had a horrific outing against the Thunder just over a week ago, blowing a massive lead and losing to one of the NBA’s worst teams.

In James’ absence, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis, among others, will need to step things up at both ends of the floor to get the Lakers what would be their fourth straight victory.

Robert Marvi

Robert is a native of Santa Monica, Calif., and a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has been an avid NBA fan since he was a little kid in the mid '90s and fell in love with the Nick Van Exel-led Lakers teams. He truly cherishes the Kobe Bryant-era of Lakers basketball and the five world championships that came with it, and is looking forward to the team's next NBA title.

Published by
Robert Marvi

Recent Posts

NFL legend calls out Lakers for having more pride in winning In-Season Tournament than current series

The Los Angeles Lakers looked like dark horse contenders for the NBA championship earlier this…

April 26, 2024

Former Lakers champ defends Darvin Ham as L.A.’s season goes on life support

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard and teammate of LeBron James in J.R. Smith came to…

April 26, 2024

Richard Jefferson on overturned call in Lakers-Nuggets Game 2: ‘Makes me question everything I know about basketball’

Former NBA player Richard Jefferson questioned the overturned foul call on Michael Porter Jr. in…

April 25, 2024

Darvin Ham responds to Anthony Davis’ perceived shot at Lakers coaching staff

The Los Angeles Lakers are justifiably frustrated following their Game 2 meltdown against the Denver…

April 24, 2024

Shaquille O’Neal guarantees Lakers will make changes if they lose to Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers have already fallen behind 0-2 in their playoff series against the…

April 24, 2024

‘Don’t give up on us’: D’Angelo Russell makes huge promise to Lakers fans

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell took to Discord following the team's loss to the…

April 23, 2024