Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James will be out with an injury against the Miami Heat because of a non-COVID illness.
In 29 games this season, James is averaging 29 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.6 assists. The 39-year-old is coming off back-to back performances where he had 40-plus points and 10-plus rebounds.
Lonnie Walker IV will also miss the game because of left knee soreness.
James has missed time on several occasions with left and foot ankle soreness as well as a left adductor strain that forces him to miss five games.
The Lakers are also without Anthony Davis who has been out since Dec. 18 with a right foot injury.
