On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves in California.
The Lakers most recently defeated the New York Knicks by a score of 110-97.
LeBron James missed his second straight game due to injury.
Los Angeles Lakers Make LeBron James Announcement
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 01: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
For Tuesday’s game, the Lakers have announced that James will be listed as questionable on the injury report.
Underdog NBA wrote: “LeBron James (hip, foot) listed questionable for Tuesday.”
GettyLos Angeles, CA – March 03: Lakers forward LeBron James, #23 reacts after being fouled on a layup by Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan, #6 during the first half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times
James (who is in his eighth season with the Lakers) is averaging 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 50.4% from the field and 31.3% from three-point range in 44 games.
In his most recent game (on March 5), the four-time NBA Champion put up 16 points, five rebounds, eight assists, three steals and one block while shooting 7/11 from the field in 34 minutes of playing time.
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin wrote: “LeBron James was present the team film session today but did not participate in the on-court portion of practice, according to coach JJ Redick. James, who has missed the last two games (left elbow contusion, left foot arthritis) is still considered day-to-day. LAL plays MIN Tues”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Lakers Before T-Wolves Battle
GettyLos Angeles, CA, Sunday, March 8, 2026 – LeBron James, left, looks on from the bench as the LA Lakers and the New York Knicks play at Crypto.com Arena. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The Lakers are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 39-25 record in 64 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and 6-4 over their last ten).
At home, the Lakers have gone 20-12 in 32 games.
Following the Timberwolves, they will play their next game on Thursday when they host the Chicago Bulls.
GettyLos Angeles , CA – January 15: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick during a NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto Arena on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 in Los Angeles , CA. (Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
T-Wolves Are Elite
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 25: Head Coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks to the media during a press conference after the game against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center on January 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
The Timberwolves are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 40-24 record in 64 games.
They have gone 8-2 over their last ten (and are 18-12 on the road).
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