LeBron James Out for Lakers Due to Groin Injury

LeBron James will not play for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 13, 2025, due to a groin injury. James has played 69 games this season, scoring 24.6 points, grabbing 7.8 rebounds, and assisting 8.3 times per game.

With James out, players like Jarred Vanderbilt and Markieff Morris may see more minutes at the power forward position. This injury breaks James's streak of scoring 13 or more points in 48 consecutive games.