LeBron James's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is out for Thursday's contest against the Boston Celtics. Thursday's clash between two storied franchises has lost plenty of luster, with the Lakers also ruling out co-superstar Anthony Davis (Achilles/hip) against the Celtics. Dealing with left ankle peroneal tendinopathy, King James sets his sights toward returning for Saturday's battle with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves should orchestrate L.A.'s offense and experience big jumps in usage on Thursday, but this game has a chance to get out of hand. Reaves dropped a season-high 28 points with Davis out of action in Tuesday's defeat to the Atlanta Hawks, while Russell is running hot with averages of 25.2 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.3 three-pointers on 48.3% shooting from deep over his last 10 games.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) continues to carry a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Saturday's battle with the Warriors. He missed his fifth game of the season on Tuesday against the Clippers but returned to the court Thursday versus Portland and should have a good chance of featuring on Saturday. However, if he isn't good to go, Rui Hachimura will likely fill in for James again in the starting unit. He produced an 11-point outing in 30 minutes against the Clippers. In seven starts across the entire season, Hachimura has posted 13.0 points with 3.7 rebounds.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James returned from his one-game absence due to an ankle injury on Thursday, posting 25 points, four rebounds, and 12 assists in the team's 141-132 win over the Chicago Bulls. The Lakers were on fire from the floor, putting up 112 points in three quarters and shooting over 60 percent for the game. Significant support from D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves is essential to the team's success this year, and each scored at least 20 points in this game. James is averaging 24.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.5 assists in 34 minutes per game this season.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. James was held out of Tuesday's contest and remains on the injury report heading into Thursday. The fact James is on the injury report really shouldn't shock anyone. James has been a regular on the injury report all season long. His absence on Tuesday resulted in Taurean Prince drawing the start. He put together a decent night, but isn't a must-have streaming option. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Thursday for another update on his status.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. This looks like a rest game for the veteran forward who has been playing through an ankle issue. Taurean Prince has been removed from the injury report and figures to move into the starting five. Both Prince and Rui Hachimura are likely to see a boost in value with James sidelined on Tuesday.