As LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans, there is controversy heading into their first matchup.
With conflicting reports about Davis’ future with the Pelicans, James was recently asked about the idea of playing with him during the Lakers’ four-game road trip.
Since then, small-market general managers are reportedly upset and believe James violated tampering rules with his comments.
With an opportunity for James to respond to this latest report, he did not attend shootaround due to an illness and is considered a game-time decision, according to Kyle Goon of the Southern California News Group:
Luke Walton says sickness is going around the team: JaVale McGee is still sick; today Tyson Chandler, Ivica Zubac and LeBron James were all feeling ill.