The Los Angeles Lakers were already thin up front following their trade for Luka Doncic. But now with the groin strain suffered by LeBron James, the Lakers will be without nearly their entire frontcourt rotation as they head to Brooklyn to face the Nets.

Center Jaxson Hayes (knee), forward Rui Hachimura (knee), forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and James (left groin strain) all sit out Monday’s game in Brooklyn.

As the Los Angeles Lakers gear up for the playoffs, LeBron James remains confident in his team's ability to compete at the highest level, even amid recent setbacks. The Lakers have been on a hot streak since their major trade,