Dave McMenaminESPN staff writer1 minute to read
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that LeBron James suffered a tendon injury in his right foot against the Dallas Mavericks last weekend, and will be re-evaluated in about three weeks.
The announcement came after James returned to Los Angeles and was examined by medical staff and doctors.
The Lakers are tied 1-1 since beating Mav Don James, lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday but ended their three-game trip with a 123-117 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.
James, 38, was injured in Sunday’s win over Dallas after driving a drive on Dwight Powell in the third quarter. James could be heard on the broadcast telling the Lakers, “I heard a pop,” after he fell to the ground, walking with a noticeable limp after the game.
James told ESPN’s Katie George during an on-court interview after the game that he believed he stepped on Powell’s foot, causing discomfort. However, replays showed it was a non-contact injury.
The Lakers are currently one game from the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference, and represent the final play-off venue, with 20 games remaining in the regular season.
Los Angeles hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Point guard D’Angelo Russell told ESPN he will miss the Wolves game due to a sprained right ankle.
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