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NBA: Lakers’ LeBron James day-to-day with adductor strain, doubtful vs Kings

/ 02:30 PM November 11, 2022

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Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw in front of LeBron James #6 and Russell Westbrook #0 during a 114-101 LA Clippers win at Crypto.com Arena on November 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Copyright 2022 NBAE. Harry How/Getty Images/AFP

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was diagnosed with a strained left adductor, coach Darvin Ham told reporters on Thursday.

James is doubtful to play in Friday’s home game against the Sacramento Kings.

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James sustained the groin injury midway through the final quarter of Wednesday’s 114-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Ham was encouraged that the MRI exam didn’t detect a more serious injury.

“It’s not torn, that’s the biggest thing, that he didn’t tear anything,” Ham said. “So it was good news. You know, I’m sure it’s painful. Doubtful, day-to-day, whatever — I’m just happy there wasn’t anything torn.”

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James dealt with a significant groin injury during the 2018-19 campaign when he was limited to 55 games.

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And he knew something was wrong immediately on Wednesday night.

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“I didn’t do anything extraneous on the play,” James said. “Just when I landed, I felt a little spasm or strain in my groin. So immediately I had to come out after that on the next play down when I went to the free-throw line.”

James is averaging 24.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 6.9 assists in 10 games this season. He had 30 points in 32 minutes against the Clippers before exiting.

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The Lakers (2-9) are tied with the Houston Rockets for the fewest wins in the NBA.

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