LeBron James‘ proper foot problem has formally been categorized as a “tendon damage” … which is able to preserve the Lakers famous person sidelined no less than three weeks, the staff introduced Thursday.

It is unclear if James will play once more this season … as he can be reevaluated once more after his time away.

The information is a giant blow to the Lakers, who’re making an attempt to claw their manner into playoff rivalry with the season winding down.

L.A. is at the moment eleventh within the Western Convention standings with a 30-33 file … and might want to transfer up no less than another spot so as to make the NBA play-in match.

LeBron was initially listed out of Tuesday’s matchup towards the Grizzlies with a sore foot … however required extra testing to determine what precisely was mistaken. He was noticed limping whereas carrying a giant boot on his decrease leg in the course of the loss.

The Lakers have been coping with a number of accidents not too long ago — Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell additionally missed Wednesday evening’s sport towards the Thunder … however regardless of being short-handed, the Purple and Gold had been capable of pull out a win.