UPDATE: LeBron James' Updated Injury Status For Trail Blazers-Lakers Game

LeBron James is on the injury report for Sunday's game.

Dec 6, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) warms up before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

UPDATE: LeBron James has been ruled out (h/t Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation).

Lakers announce Anthony Davis (left plantar fasciitis) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Portland.

LeBron James (left foot soreness) and Austin Reaves (left pelvic contusion) have been downgraded to OUT.

— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) December 9, 2024

UPDATE: LeBron James is now doubtful (h/t Jovan Buha of The Athletic).

LeBron James (left foot soreness) has been downgraded to doubtful for tonight’s game vs. Portland.

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) December 9, 2024

On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Portland Trail Blazers in California.

For the game, LeBron James had been listed as questionable.

However, he has now been upgraded to probable.

Via Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation: "LeBron James (left foot soreness) has been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight’s game vs. Portland."

LeBron James (left foot soreness) has been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight’s game vs. Portland.

— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) December 8, 2024

James is averaging 23.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 9.1 assists per contest while shooting 49.5% from the field and 35.9% from the three-point range in his first 23 games.

LeBron James (foot) now probable Sunday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) December 8, 2024

The Lakers are coming off a tough road trip where they went just 1-3 in four games.

They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak after most recently falling 134-132 (in overtime) to the Atlanta Hawks.

Despite the loss, James had 39 points, ten rebounds, 11 assists two steals and three blocks while shooting 14/25 from the field and 6/11 from the three-point range in 43 minutes of playing time.

LEBRON after his 39-point triple-double and passing 41K career points: "My time is very limited on how long I'll play. So, I'm just happy to still be able to play the game that I love." pic.twitter.com/ZIJlvcSTOI

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 7, 2024

The Lakers are 12-11 in their first 23 games, which has them as the tenth seed in the Western Conference.

They have gone just 3-7 over their last ten.

Following Portland, the Lakers will go back on the road to visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday evening at the Target Center.

Dec 6, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) boxes out against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

As for Portland, they are the 13th seed in the west with an 8-15 record in 23 games.

They are also currently in the middle of a three-game losing streak.

Following Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers will host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.