To enter the Western Conference Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers are exerting every effort. Although playing without LeBron James for a while, they were still able to pick up some victories and hold a solid playoff position. The Lakers did, however, receive a largely optimistic assessment of James’ comeback in a recent episode by ESPN NBA insider Dave McMenamin.
"A league source familiar with LeBron James' thinking told me that he believes LeBron will push for some time over the final 3 games that the Lakers play in Los Angeles… so long as there's no setbacks in his rehab."
— Dave McMenaminpic.twitter.com/9n6OIQwvp1
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 23, 2023
“A league source familiar with LeBron James’ thinking told me that he believes LeBron will push for some time over the final 3 games that the Lakers play in Los Angeles… so long as there’s no setbacks in his rehab.”
That’s a more positive update regarding LeBron James and the Lakers, and they need their superstar back if they want any chance of making the playoffs and making a deep run.
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN and Shams Charania of The Athletic confirmed McMenamin’s report and mentioned that LeBrom has begun on-court activity.
Lakers star LeBron James (foot tendon injury) has begun on-court activity and team says there's no timeline yet for return. Sources say James is hopeful for a return within the final 3-to-4 games of the regular season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 23, 2023
There’s an increasing optimism that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could return to play “a few” games in the final week of the regular season, sources tell ESPN. James has been out since suffering a right foot tendon injury on February 26. https://t.co/3lYNX6MA2Z
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 23, 2023
LeBron has been out since injuring himself in the game against the Dallas Mavericks on February 26, and the Lakers have gone 7-5 in that time. Anthony Davis has been doing the heavy lifting, but Austin Reaves has emerged as of late, including 35 points against the Orlando Magic and 25 against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
The Lakers victory over the Suns has moved them to 36-37 and the 10th seed in the Western Conference, although they are just 1.5 games back of the 6th seed. The Lakers’ next four games are against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Chicago Bulls (twice), and the Minnesota Timberwolves before beginning the month of April.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com
