By ESPN | Created at 2024-12-16 01:51:35 | Updated at 2024-12-16 04:57:07
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Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 15, 2024, 08:06 PM ET
- Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN.
- Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.
LOS ANGELES -- Lakers star forward LeBron James will "try to give it a go" Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies, coach JJ Redick said before the game.
James missed L.A.'s past two games with soreness in his left foot and was away from the team for personal reasons, according to Redick.
Because of the NBA Cup, the Lakers were able to take a prudent approach with the schedule to allow James to recalibrate and recharge his body. L.A. plays just two games in a 10-day stretch from Dec. 9-18.
James last played on Dec. 6, giving him eight days off between games.
On the season, James is averaging 23 points on 49.5% shooting (35.9% from 3), 9.1 assists and 8.0 rebounds. Redick has said he is in constant communication with both James and his longtime athletic trainer, Mike Mancias, about managing the four-time MVP's workload as he nears his 40th birthday at the end of the month.
