{"id":127621,"date":"2025-03-08T23:53:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T04:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=127621"},"modified":"2025-03-08T23:53:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T04:53:29","slug":"lakers-lebron-james-weeks-groin-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/03\/08\/lakers-lebron-james-weeks-groin-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers\u2019 LeBron James May Be Out \u2018Weeks\u2019 With Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Los Angeles Lakers might have been able to extend their win streak had they been healthy enough.<\/p>\n<h2>Injured LeBron James May Be Out \u2018Weeks\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>However, after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jamesle01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LeBron James<\/a> exited the game with a groin strain with less than seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, their comeback attempt fell apart. Over the next four minutes, the Lakers scored 10 points, failing to make basket for more than a minute and a half. By the time the final horn sounded. A pair of free-throws by Boston Celtics star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/t\/tatumja01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jayson Tatum<\/a> iced the game with 38 seconds left.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This is the play where LeBron strained his left groin. MRI will determine severity and timeline to return<\/p>\n<p>Grade I: 1-2 weeks<br \/>\nGrade II: 4-6 weeks <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TGpbke4bxI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/TGpbke4bxI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dr. Evan Jeffries, DPT (@GameInjuryDoc) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GameInjuryDoc\/status\/1898585463528784252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>It was a valiant effort by a team that\u2019s kicked it into high gear since the trade deadline. However, Los Angeles is likely less concerned with losing the game than James. Indeed, Lakers head coach JJ Redick admits there\u2019s \u201cobviously concern\u201d (h\/t The Athletic\u2019s Jovan Buha).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">JJ Redick said there is \u201cobviously concern\u201d with LeBron James\u2019 groin strain, but he clarified that he doesn\u2019t have any additional information.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jovanbuha\/status\/1898586910446006520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, according to ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin, \u201cthe initial thought is that (the groin injury) will sideline James for a matter of weeks, not a matter of days.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">It is too early to project an accurate timetable for how long LeBron James could miss because of his left groin injury, sources told ESPN. However one source said the initial thought is that it will sideline James for a matter of weeks, not a matter of days.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dave McMenamin (@mcten) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mcten\/status\/1898588855780983084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>If so, that could put a damper on their plans.<\/p>\n<h3>Chemistry, Deja Vu<\/h3>\n<p>The Lakers\u2019 regular season finale is on April 13 and he\u2019ll likely return before then. However, this stretch has been particularly important, primarily because he and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/doncilu01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luka Doncic<\/a> have been building their chemistry. They\u2019ve now played a handful of games together, including multiple matchups against playoff contenders. Nonetheless, it\u2019s only been about a week since Doncic started getting his wind and his rhythm.<\/p>\n<p>For James, this injury might bring back bad memories. He sustained a groin strain in 2018-19; the first major injury of his career and his first season with the Lakers. He then missed 17 games as L.A. fell out of postseason contention. The Lakers are currently third in the Western Conference standings but they could still fall out of the running.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Los Angeles Lakers might have been able to extend their win streak had they been healthy enough. Injured LeBron James May Be Out \u2018Weeks\u2019 However, after LeBron James exited the game with a groin strain with less than seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, their comeback attempt fell apart. 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