LeBron James also dealing with left foot joint arthritis, doubtful for Friday night vs. Boston
Marc Stein: The Lakers say LeBron James (right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis) is now doubtful tonight at Boston and Luka Doncic (personal) remains out.
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Everyone seemingly conspired to make sure the record would fall Thursday. James started the game in a miserable rhythm, air-balling his first jump shot well over the rim. By the end of the first half, two other misses rocketed off the backboard without hitting the iron. James’ hands were either glued to his hips or pulling the collar of his uniform over his face to hide his shallow breaths. “He’s finally looking his age,” one NBA scout texted. New York Times | Dec. 5, 2025
“This is the best way. If it had to end, the perfect ending for the streak is tonight,” LeBron James told The Athletic. “It’s literally who I am. That’s who I am. … It’s always been about: ‘How can I win the game? How can I make the right play and win the game?’ That streak just happened.” New York Times | Dec. 5, 2025
Marc Stein: The Lakers say LeBron James (right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis) is now doubtful tonight at Boston and Luka Doncic (personal) remains out. x.com | Dec. 5, 2025
Any rumor missing? E-mail us at hoopshype@hoopshype.com. hoopshype@hoopshype.com | Dec. 2, 2025
Would you like to see a storybook ending with LeBron James coming back to Cleveland for his final year in the NBA? Johnny Manziel: I would like for him to do whatever — you know, the way they move and the way they are with Maverick and Rich and that whole crew, they’re going to make the best decision for them and what they want to do, right? They have the ability and the opportunity to do any and everything that they want — so if that’s going to Cleveland or wherever it may be, they’re on top of that but they’re some of the most genuine and smartest people on the face of the Earth and I was very fortunate of the time that I did spend with them and what I got to learn from them. ScoopB.com | Dec. 2, 2025
Takin’ NBA: Tonight is the 6th time in LeBron’s career where he didn’t log a single rebound! Bluesky | Dec. 2, 2025
Lakers Daily: LeBron on if he needs the ball in his hands more instead of Luka’s: “You go with what’s been working. We have opportunities to change pitchers and switch pitchers. … It’s just one game. We won’t get too crazy about it.” x.com | Dec. 2, 2025
Duane Rankin: “That’s him though I’d be more surprised if he wasnt.” Mark Williams on Dillon Brooks as he had an interaction with LeBron James during his 33-point night in Suns win over Lakers. #Suns #LakeShow x.com | Dec. 2, 2025
