LeBron James' Status For Suns-Lakers Preseason Game

LeBron James is expected to be available on Sunday.

Feb 25, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will play their second preseason game when they face off against the Phoenix Suns in California.

The Lakers are coming off a 124-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

LeBron James did not appear in Friday's loss, but he is expected to be on the floor against the Suns.

Via Duane Rankin of azcentral on Saturday: "JJ Redick confirmed LeBron James and Anthony Davis are playing Sunday vs. Suns after not playing Friday against T-Wolves. #Suns #Lakers"

JJ Redick confirmed LeBron James and Anthony Davis are playing Sunday vs. Suns after not playing Friday against T-Wolves. #Suns #Lakers https://t.co/B4EJtB89Ra pic.twitter.com/V2Q5R1u7tO

— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) October 5, 2024

James is coming off another dominant season where he averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 54.0% from the field and 41.0% from the three-point range in 71 games.

Apr 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) greets forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

In addition, fans will gets to see Davis on the floor for the first time.

The former Kentucky star is also fresh off another strong year where he averaged 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.3 blocks per contest while shooting 55.6% from the field in 76 games.

BREAKING: LeBron James and Anthony Davis WILL PLAY tomorrow 😈 pic.twitter.com/U9A6LG1fGG

— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) October 5, 2024

That said, the Lakers were unable to have a lot of success as a team.

They finished as the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 47-35 record.

After beating the New Orleans Pelicans in the play-in tournament, the Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs (in five games).

Apr 20, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) and forward LeBron James (23) react during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets in game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-Imagn Images / Andrew Wevers-Imagn Images

Following their six preseason games, the Lakers will open up the regular season on October 22 when they host Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves in Los Angeles.