LOS ANGELES -- Lakers star LeBron James was ruled out of Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers because of left ankle soreness, the team announced.
Newly-acquired star Luka Doncic is also out because of a left calf strain. Doncic is targeting making his Lakers debut when L.A. hosts the Utah Jazz on Monday, a source familiar with Doncic's plans told ESPN. Center Mark Williams, who L.A. acquired from the Charlotte Hornets in a separate deal, is listed as questionable by the Lakers.
It will be James' fourth missed game this season.