LeBron James Inpication Update: Lakers Star leaves Luka Doncic’s debut vs. jazz after taking hard hit to the stomach

Lakers won comfortably Luka Doncic’s debut with her new team and jumped Jazz 132-113 in Los Angeles. However, the game did not come without an injury -fright.

Lakers star LeBron James had to be examined late in the game after looking to take a hit to his stomach while defending Jazz Big Man Walker Kessler. The veteran went to the dressing room in the fourth quarter to make sure the problem was not too serious.

James ended the game with 24 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, led lakers in all three categories at night. The veteran played in his first game since missing Saturday’s competition with left ankle tenderness, an injury that he has been dealing with most of the season.

Here’s the latest about James’ injury status after the victory over Utah.

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LEBRON JAMES INSPDATE UPDATE

James left the game midway through the fourth quarter after getting hit in his stomach while trying to draw an offensive mistake.

LeBron James Subbed out early in the fourth quarter grimasing and kept his abdominal area. He just spoke with prolonged coach Mike Manci for about 30 seconds, and the two went back to Laker’s dressing room.

– Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) 11 February 2025

This is the piece where lebron injured his “middle section”

Looks like a direct blow to the stomach, giving relief that it is not a load

Biggest concern would be a rib problem pic.twitter.com/n7z8csfzco

– Dr. Evan Jeffries, DPT (@gameinjurydoc) 11 February 2025

James went back to the dressing room to be examined, but he quickly returned to the bench. As Laker’s comfortably led over jazz, James did not go into the game, but cameras showed him on the bench and laugh with his teammates.

This article is updated as more information becomes available