James will rejoin the parent club ahead of Sunday's game against the Clippers, and he could end up entering the rotation with all of LeBron James (foot), Luka Doncic (calf), Austin Reaves (calf) and Jordan Goodwin (ankle) in jeopardy of missing the contest.
Jordan Goodwin and Trey Jemison made big plays in limited minutes in a victory over the Clippers on Friday night. The teams square off again Sunday night.
Goodwin (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. Goodwin suffered an ankle injury in Friday's game against the Clippers, and he's in danger of missing Sunday's contest,
Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin (30) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/)
Going back to the All-Star break, a span covering seven games, the Lakers have allowed 101.0 points per game, the lowest in the NBA in that span. They've given up 40.7% shooting in that time, too, also No. 1 in the league.
Doncic isn't the only player the Lakers have listed on the injury report. LeBron has been ruled as probable due to left foot injury management. Jordan Goodwin, Rui Hachimura and Maxi Kleber have all been ruled out. Austin Reaves, who missed Sunday's game, has also been ruled questionable.
The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday for the second time this weekend after defeating the Clippers 106-102 on Friday. This will be the fourth and final matchup this regular season between these two teams, and it will be an opportunity for the Lakers to win the season series.