LeBron James won’t play Friday for the Lakers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. James will miss his second straight game due to a knee injury. The injury is considered day to day, and it’s the first time James has missed back-to-back games since November. James is averaging 29.1 PPG, 7.7 REB, and 6.3 AST in 36 games this season.
The Lakers will also be without Anthony Davis as he will miss the contest versus the Hornets due to a wrist injury. Davis suffered the injury during the Lakers’ loss to the 76ers on Thursday.