LeBron James out for Tuesday's game vs. Thunder with left foot soreness, Lakers say

Last week when the Los Angeles Lakers faced the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Dončić and Austin Reavessuffered injuries that will keep them out at least through the rest of the regular season.

Five days later, the Lakers are taking on the Western Conference-leading Thunder again, and this time they won’t even have LeBron James in the lineup.

James is managing left foot soreness and will miss Tuesday night’s showdown in L.A., the Lakers announced hours before tip-off.

The Lakers say LeBron James (left foot injury management) has been downgraded to out for tonight’s game against. Oklahoma City.

No Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves or James against the West-leading Thunder.

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) April 7, 2026

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