James sustained the groin injury during a game against the Boston Celtics on March 8, which led to a seven-game absence. He returned to action on March 22 and has since been working to regain full fitness. The hip flexor strain has also been a concern, but James has continued to log in heavy minutes in the playoffs.

If this is the version of James that the Lakers are going to get throughout the postseason, they may have a tough time winning games. Their formula for success was built around James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves being an unstoppable offensive trio.

Los Angeles Lakers fans might be frustrated by LeBron James' latest injury update as JJ Redick's team prepares for Game 3 vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.

A jersey that Kobe Bryant wore during his 1996-97 rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers has sold for $7 million at an auction with Sotheby's on Thursday. The jersey was photo-matched to seven games in Bryant's rookie campaign,

The jersey worn by Kobe Bryant on his Los Angeles Lakers debut in 1996 has sold for $7m (£5.26m) at auction. The jersey, worn by Bryant during his 1996-1997 rookie season, becomes the fourth-most expensive game-worn sports jersey of all time.