LeBron James will not play because of illness when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Sacramento Kings, while Anthony Davis is a game-time decision with a sprained ankle

Superstar forward LeBron James' status for Saturday night's game against the Sacramento Kings at home is finally known.

LeBron James was sidelined for the LA Lakers' matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday due to an illness.

The Los Angeles Lakers look to earn a season sweep over the Sacramento Kings, although LeBron James is out with an illness.

Anthony Davis had 36 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists in the Lakers’ 132-122 win over Sacramento, spoiling interim Kings head coach Doug Christie’s debut.

(AP Photo/Eakin Howard) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) Los Angeles ...

LeBron James and Anthony Davis are two of many Lakers players who missed practice on Friday, leaving their injury status unknown.

LeBron James turns 40 on Monday, and the Los Angeles Lakers star is about to join a small list of NBA players who have been in the league at that age.

The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed their recent homestand, collecting wins over the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers to put themselves in a position to climb up the standings.

The Lakers released their injury report ahead of their game against the Rockets, and it included LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Although the Los Angeles Lakers finally cut ties with an erratic performer in D’Angelo Russell, they still lack a reliable point guard. Landing a Sacramento Kings superstar needing a fresh start would be ideal for the franchise.